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University Of Tennessee Asking For Donations For Goalposts

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University of Tennessee asking for donations for goalposts.

The Tennessee Football committee is asking for donations to help replace the ones that were tore down by fans after the big win last weekend against Alabama.

First of all, it was the first time the Volunteers beat Alabama in 15 years. The celebration took to the field as thousands of fan rushed the field and ripped down the goal posts..  Fans carried them to the Tennessee river and dumped them there.  Now they need new ones.  The cost is about $10,000 – $20,000 each.

The University of Tennessee called on the student body, alumni and other fans to contribute in getting new goalposts for Neyland Stadium after fans tossed the old ones into the Tennessee River.  The university also faces additional costs to fix the field after the turf took a beating with all the fans on the field.

Tennessee had lost 15 straight times to Alabama and hadn’t beat them since 2006.  So now, the University of Tennessee is asking for donations for goalposts.

Most find this interesting when the school brings in so much money.

 

How Much Money Does UT College Football Make

In 2021, the UT athletics department generated $133 million in revenue, with football accounting for $62.4 million, according to financial data the university submitted to the NCAA.  And you need help paying for goalposts?  Interesting.

 

The Call For Donations Is Working

A private foundation at UT created a web page where anyone can give, with some 2,100 people having donated so far. As of Tuesday, the Tennessee Volunteers had raised roughly $150,000.   That is plenty for the goalposts.  It seems many are donating to the cause.

If you want to donate you can do it HERE

Tampa Is One Of The Best Places to Live in the U.S.

Money.com has released their annual ranking of the top places to live in the United States. Tampa is in the Top 10 and two other Florida cities are in the Top 50. The ranking looks at “economic opportunities, quality of life, diversity, and where the best futures lie.”

Tampa is in the Top 10, but Altamonte Springs comes in #33 on the list. Sarasota is also on the list at #43.

Find out below where in the Top 10 Tampa falls on the best places to live in the U.S.

 

  • 1 - Atlanta, GA

    Atlanta has a population of 487,560 in the city, but 5.1 million in the metro area. The median home price is $394,492 and the median household income is $82,859.

  • 2 - Tempe, AZ

    According to Money.com, “Home to Arizona State University, Tempe made our list for its active arts and culture scene, relative affordability and myriad employment opportunities in education, finance, health care and tech.”

  • 3 - Kirkland, WA

    Located a little northeast of Downtown Seattle it comes in #3 on the list. Here is a fun fact…Costco’s “Kirkland Signature” brand is named after the city. Costco’s former headquarters were located in Kirkland.

  • 4 - Raleigh, NC

    Raleigh has a population of 460,673. They also have a median home price of $411,400 and a household income of $78,858.

  • 5 - Rogers Park (Chicago), IL

    Money.com says, “Rogers Park is known as the most diverse neighborhood in Chicago, which itself is one of the most diverse cities in the country, and the result is truly something special.

  • 6 - Columbia, MD

    The website says about Columbia, MD, “The town was unveiled in 1967 by developer James W. Rouse, who set out to plan a community built on the principle that neighborhoods should be places with a capacity for “joyous living.’”

  • 7 - Somerville, MA

    Somerville, is located just to the northwest of downtown Boston. They have a population of 80,884. They also have a median home price of $818,437 and a household income of $104,613.

  • 8- Ann Arbor, MI

    Home to the University of Michigan and it has a population of 122,000.

  • 9 - Tampa, FL

    Money.com says about Tampa, “Tampa is a rare combination of action-packed and affordable: The median home sale price is about $381,000, one of the lowest on our list, and you’ll get plenty of bang for your buck. There’s nightlife galore in the Ybor City district. Tampa’s 20- and 30-somethings also flock to spots like Angry Chair Brewing, which serves its famous stouts alongside kitchen faves like pickle dip, and Taco Bus, which was dishing burritos out of its yellow school bus way before food trucks were cool.”

  • 10 - Jersey City, NJ

    Located across the Hudson River from New York City. They have a population of 283,496. They also have a median home price of $605,831 and a household income of $92,183.

Launa is part of Tampa Bay's Hometown Morning Krewe on 99.5 WQYK. She has been with the station for 7 years and joined J.R. and Kevin on the morning show 4 years ago. Since then, they have been nominated for not only a CMA but also an ACM. Launa has been in radio for the past 28 years and in the Tampa Bay market for 22 of those years. While working in radio, Launa has also served as an entertainment reporter on a local TV show and has hosted many charity events in the community. Using her popularity from QYK, Launa loves to help raise money for shelter animals and has been a volunteer at local shelters for years. Launa loves the community and writes articles on local news, entertainment, and events and highlights people who are shining in Tampa Bay that she knows others like her would also be interested in reading.

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