Coping Mechanisms

[Jxn Vol]

Where ya hunting?

Missouri Bootheel, Obion bottoms, Forked Deer Bottoms. These are the spots I’m in on. But I have a good network of friends that I trade hunts with.

 

[Biopsyman]

Hot Action

 

[ptcarter]

I pull out my driver license and smile knowing that I don’t live in Alabama or Florida.

Low blow

I'm with ya. Went to a party the other night - got late, bama contingent drinking heavy. "We got 4 quarterbacks on the bench that could start on any other SEC team".

I argued... Only 2.
2018.. Pull the upset, Pruitt!

 

[Giveem6]

I'll just drink more and I'll bet that's the majority of volnation.

 

[dan4vols]

Boo this man

no judging....I'm simply coping...hahaha

 

[CoaxialOrange]

no judging....I'm simply coping...hahaha

More has to do with my unhealthy hatred of VATECH and their transgender mascot.

 

[livefaith]

Going to be a long season boys.

fyp

 

[chuckb1448]

We need Vol fans in other states; someone has to
Improve the average IQ of those states.

I'm trying.... Trust me, it's not easy

 

[Elhanan]

No problem here... still numb from Phil/Kiffen/Dooley/Jones... I got this year covered.

This.

Since I only expect 3 wins it’s going to be difficult to be disappointed.

 

[Coach_Z]

I'm actually pretty proud of the "watch the games anyway" responses. 75% of responses as of now, including mine.

Most loyal fanbase in the country.







That being said, I will still guzzle George Dickel and watch Kennesaw State replays online since they're FCS and relatively close and run a beautiful triple option. But Vols still take priority no matter what.

 

[CoaxialOrange]

I'm actually pretty proud of the "watch the games anyway" responses. 75% of responses as of now.

Most loyal fanbase in the country






























That being said, I will still guzzle George Dickel and watch Kennesaw State replays online since they're FCS and relatively close and run a beautiful triple option. But Vols still take priority no matter what.

Don't forget they have Andrew Butcher now

 

[Glocker_Alum_2005]

While I stated earlier, I will watch the beginning all games...I am also an Arkansas alumnus. I wish I had a better fallback team. That said, growing up in TN, Vols are my first, true, love of course.

 

[VOLINVONORE]

Somewhat limited to negative selections. I decided not to reply.

 

[TNnative]

Just glad I can watch Aussie rules into September.

Gives me things half a world away to get POed about, and something to watch live on insomnia nights. And nobody gets kicked out for targeting.

 

[tbh]

If the tickets are already bought, I'll be at the games but there's nothing saying I won't slide up the Schulzbrau a little early to finish watching while consuming a potentially less-than-healthy amount of their fine product if it's a massive blowout in either direction.

 

[BigDave]

D4H really appreciates that you included the "temporarily adopt another team" option for him.

Everyone else should be picking the "watch anyway" choice. It's the loyal fan thing to do, even at considerable pain.

Well, the drinking option isn't too bad, either.

Actually if you combine "watch all games any way" and "drink more" you have the perfect mix, last year drove to drink more while watching!!!

 

[jctenn1]

Actually if you combine "watch all games any way" and "drink more" you have the perfect mix, last year drove to drink more while watching!!!

what i was going to say also....

the Miller Lites will be flowing at a high pace this season..

i am gonna root and pull for my VOLS no matter what....

 

[dcm3w]

I don’t watch Tennessee to see them win. I watch because I love the big orange and, of course, I want them to do well but will support the guys out there who are working their tails off regardless of their size, speed or what star ranking they received. I’d hope the majority of fans are the same but know there are plenty who aren’t.

This

 

[VFL-82-JP]

Actually if you combine "watch all games any way" and "drink more" you have the perfect mix, last year drove to drink more while watching!!!

Dave, you're right. When you're right, you're right.

Jack Daniels sales probably went up 30% last year in the state of Tennessee.

Nothing goes better after getting your ass whupped than a few shots of whiskey and a dark cave to shelter in. :good!:

 

[OrangeSoddyDaisy]

With all the doom and gloom predictions for the 2018 season. I am curious to my fellow Vols' plans for coping mechanism. Particularly if we start out like 2-6...hard to believe but at the start of the season, we'll be the underdog in all but the UTEP and ETSU games.

I cope by starting a new thread about some manufactured issue that has no basis in reality but that causes a lot of furious responses from unrealistic UT football fans.

 

[VFL-82-JP]

I cope by starting a new thread about some manufactured issue that has no basis in reality but that causes a lot of furious responses from unrealistic UT football fans.

Haha, OSD, well played. :thumbsup:

 

[VolnJC]

I'll tune in when I'm not in the mountains training for the Appalachian Trail and earning my 500 mile pin

 

[ButchAintOne]

Missouri Bootheel, Obion bottoms, Forked Deer Bottoms. These are the spots I’m in on. But I have a good network of friends that I trade hunts with.

I'm from Jackson and hunt all those too. What's your intials?

 

[YankeeVol]

I'll just keep watching (now from the comfort of my couch).

 

[VolinMC]

my friends and family say I act like Randy Quaid in Major League as the game is going on. Thats one way to cope but Im always back the next week.