Player autograph tours

[OHIO COLONEL]

Does anyone know if there is a reason why the player's tours are basically (or entirely) within the state of Ky? Great opportunity for fans all across the state to meet and greet, which is important since UK IS the state university, but I have no doubt that if the player tour went to a number of cities outside the state, that the crowds would be as large (or larger based on the city) than many of the stops they have now. Cities like Cincy, Dayton, N'ville, the tri-cities area of Tn...even somewhere like an Atlanta with a strong SEC base and large UK alumni association.
Of course, they're still in college and have classes to attend so it's not like they have unlimited time to travel. But I was wondering if there may be some type of NCAA rule regarding these types of tours (if indeed the NCAA is even involved since technically they are no longer college players).

 

[BBBLazing]

Aren't they still in school? How do they travel around during the week? My granddaughter goes to UK and can't just go to other cities, in state or out, on a Thursday, because of her class schedule.

 

[kats23]

Originally posted by BBBLazing:
Aren't they still in school? How do they travel around during the week? My granddaughter goes to UK and can't just go to other cities, in state or out, on a Thursday, because of her class schedule.

That's why they are doing them in the evening and on the weekends. I'm sure they don't have classes past 2pm due to their obligations for sports. As far as the OP's question goes. I think that comes down to money, time, and popularity. Everything is in a few hour drive for these guys. You're talking about a few hundred to a thousand fans showing up at each signing. Can't see it being worth their time to travel outside Kentucky.

 

[Poetax]

Originally posted by BBBLazing:
Aren't they still in school? How do they travel around during the week? My granddaughter goes to UK and can't just go to other cities, in state or out, on a Thursday, because of her class schedule.

I bet if someone wanted your daughter's autograph for $35, you would be driving her around, lol.

 

[oldsports_]

Maybe they pulled a Daniel Orton and said "screw school".
Can anyone confirm they still are attending classes, as all the haters say the oad's quit after the 1st semester.

 

[BBBLazing]

Originally posted by Poetax:

Originally posted by BBBLazing:
Aren't they still in school? How do they travel around during the week? My granddaughter goes to UK and can't just go to other cities, in state or out, on a Thursday, because of her class schedule.

I bet if someone wanted your daughter's autograph for $35, you would be driving her around, lol.

My daughter is almost 50 years old and could not afford to drive around the state to sell her autograph for $35.

 

[UK till Death]

Originally posted by BBBLazing:

Originally posted by Poetax:

Originally posted by BBBLazing:
Aren't they still in school? How do they travel around during the week? My granddaughter goes to UK and can't just go to other cities, in state or out, on a Thursday, because of her class schedule.

I bet if someone wanted your daughter's autograph for $35, you would be driving her around, lol.

My daughter is almost 50 years old and could not afford to drive around the state to sell her autograph for $35.

It wouldn't be just one autograph, genius.