Police stop Tennesssee fans from taking Neyland goalpost with tasers after Alabama upset

Two years ago when Tennessee took down Alabama, the goalposts from Neyland Stadium wound up in the Tennessee River. On Saturday, police inside Neyland Stadium were going to make sure something similar did not take place. While they likely were happy to see the Vols get a win, tasers were pulled out to keep the goalposts safe.

Right after the game ended, there was somebody there to take the goalposts down. They were affiliated with the stadium crew, though. Fans were not behind the process. In a video captured, you can hear police telling people to back up and move away.

Officers were ready to taser folks over the goal posts 😂.

Unbelievable pic.twitter.com/XJgeDwBSN8

— Trey Wallace (@TreyWallace_) October 20, 2024

While the video from Wallace does not show anybody getting tased, ESPN’s Chris Low said a few people “paid the price” for sticking around for too long. He only sent out a photo, not having a video of anything.

“Storming the field and tearing down the goal posts two years ago vs. Alabama was clearly not enough for Tennessee fans,” Low said via X. “A few that lingered too long Saturday on the field paid the price by getting tased.”

Tasers or no tasers, the party is going to be on from Knoxville. Winning the Third Saturday in October is something head coach Josh Heupel has made a point of emphasis since taking over the job and now has two wins against the Vols’ rivals.

Father of quarterback Jalen Milroe gets into altercation with Tennessee fans

It was not a pretty scene on the field for Alabama for much of the game on Saturday, an eventual 24-17 loss to Tennessee. And there were some ugly scenes off it, including one involving Jalen Milroe’s father, Quentin Milroe.

While in the stands at Neyland Stadium, evidently some Tennessee fans said something that riled up the elder Milroe. In a short clip shown on social media, he can be heard delivering a few expletives before walking away from the ordeal.

“I don’t care who you are, that’s my son,” Quentin Milroe appeared to say before finishing his message. “F*** you and her.”