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Indeed, a few minutes into the game, hands bearing cigarettes peaked over the rails. But it wasn’t Brittney Phillips or Seth Brasher, although they do.

Many smokers were trying to get that last puff in before sitting through four quarters of football."Yes, it’s going to be rough," said Anna-Susan Dykes of Florida. "When it comes to halftime, I’m going to debate whether to stay for the game or come out for a cigarette."

A few years ago, the University limited smoking to the concourse area. Last year, you could only light up on the ramps to gates 10 and 21. Now, there is no smoking allowed anywhere inside Neyland. Plus, if you leave you can’t go back in."There are a lot of people who do smoke," said Elizabeth Powell of Knoxville. "I think we should have a place to do it.""I think very few smokers will obey the rules because it’s so widespread," said Lisa Thompson of Morristown. "We had such a small area in the first place."

Indeed, a few minutes into the game, hands bearing cigarettes peaked over the rails. But it wasn’t Brittney Phillips nor Seth Brasher, although they do smoke."I’m fine with it, I think it’s fair to people who want to come and not smell smoke," said Phillips."There are a smaller percentage of people who smoke. So it’s beneficial to everyone. I don’t go for the complete ban though," said Brasher.

Most say it was just a matter of time, others were blindsided."The tobacco state can’t do this," said Dykes.Several smokers told 10News they hope a designated area will be re-approved in the future.UT officials say they didn’t give out any citations during Saturday night’s game, only warnings.