Bama opens as 26.5 pt favorites

#51
#51
In my far-too-many years of sports betting there is one thing I stick to: if it seems to good to be true, Vegas knows more than you do. My initial reaction is the spread is way too high, and because of that I'd bet 'Bama (though I won't because I never bet against the Vols). The same was true for the UGA game. That spread "appeared" way too low given UT's previous games. I bet the house on UT because I assumed Vegas knew more than I did and they were begging people to bet on UGA.
 
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#52
#52
Too high? Too low?... Doesn't matter unless you are gambling.

Losing 35-10 vs 35-7 is still an L and an L is coming.
 
#53
#53
It will be a real test to score against Bama's defense as there is a real talent difference. I think even if we play lights out it could still get ugly early on. We only need 2 more wins to become Bowl eligable so I'll be happy with a Bowl game this year.
Go Vols
 
#54
#54
How do the Vols beat Bama? This is what I see. In regulation Vols get 17 from the offense with a balanced attack and the D adds one pick 6.

Additionally Bama loses two fumbles. The Vols have no turn-overs. Score tied 24-24 at the end of regulation. The d-line comes on again in the 4th and OT. Alabama gets first possession and a field goal in 1st OT. Croom or North get the TD pass. Final 30-27 Vols.
 
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How do the Vols beat Bama? This is what I see. In regulation Vols get 17 from the offense with a balanced attack and the D adds one pick 6.

Additionally Bama loses two fumbles. The Vols have no turn-overs. Score tied 24-24 at the end of regulation. The d-line comes on again in the 4th and OT. Alabama gets first possession and a field goal in 1st OT. Croom or North get the TD pass. Final 30-27 Vols.

10-17 and Bama puts up 35-42 on us. maybe we get 21 and maybe we hold bama under 30. i dont see it. hope im wrong
 
#56
#56
10-17 and Bama puts up 35-42 on us. maybe we get 21 and maybe we hold bama under 30. i dont see it. hope im wrong

I don't necessarily disagree that the O gets any more than 17 at tops and tops will be required to win. Taking a step back my thought process is that the D or ST will need to score for the Vols to win given what the Bama defense seems to be about.

Just thinking about what will be required given what is known.
 
#57
#57
The talent level is ridicules at BAMA. No need to go any further with the orange thought process. No point. Watch replays of your great win against a good team in the east. It may bode well for the future of Tennessee football and history will tell you, if you can coach, you can win there.

But the talent level at ALABAMA is absolutely ridicules.

I know it's frowned upon to ridicule a poster's spelling, but this post is really ridiculous! I had to take a screenshot of this post just for future laughs! Not to mention that I had to read it twice to even get a clue as to what Tusk was trying to say!
 
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#58
#58
The talent level is ridicules at BAMA. No need to go any further with the orange thought process. No point. Watch replays of your great win against a good team in the east. It may bode well for the future of Tennessee football and history will tell you, if you can coach, you can win there.

But the talent level at ALABAMA is absolutely ridicules.

So it is true about Alabama fans not being able to spell. Ridiculous*
 
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I know it's frowned upon to ridicule a poster's spelling, but this post is really ridiculous! I had to take a screenshot of this post just for future laughs! Not to mention that I had to read it twice to even get a clue as to what Tusk was trying to say!

ToothTimes is an idiot, all he does on here is bash UT, if I was a mod he would not exist on VN
 
#61
#61
Isn't that what Vegas said the point spread would be if Alabama played the Jacksonville Jaguars?
 
#66
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Vegas Insider has us as a 28 point dog. Beating USC jr gave us no respect in their eyes. Not so fast my friend, screw Vegas!!! I am taking the VOLS!
 
#69
#69
Sounds like last years spread. Can we stop their run game? We have to play perfect inspired ball to hang with Bama. Here's to it! GBO!!
 
#73
#73
If Bama doesn't cover the spread on this game what are the odds that the Oregon fans who beat us by 40+ say they are overrated and that Oregon is the number #1 team in the country. I think 26 points is a bit high for a line on this game considering it is a major rivalry game. I think there is 3 maybe 4 really good teams this year in Bama, Oregon, FSU and maybe Baylor/OSU. Its just a shame they can't all play each other at the end if they are all undefeated which could be a possibility this year.
 
#74
#74
According to Saturday down south... 28 points?? I mean I know Bama is better than the Patriots, 85 Bears, and 72 Dolphins combined, but 28 points seems awfully high.

http://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/2013/early-sec-week-9-game-lines/
 

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