Bama opens as 26.5 pt favorites

#101
#101
SmashvilleTN said:
If #117 keeps hurting opposing players like they have time and time again and winning the turn over battle +16 on the year. We walk out of T town with a win straight up. Boneheaded penalties and this game will get out of hand quickly. UA should be 14 pt favorite IMO.
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I'm just glad they've all been on clean plays. I always hate to see anyone injured on dirty plays/cheap shots, regardless of what team they play for.
 
#102
#102
I think it's right. Bama has been putting on the "style" points lately. I think Saban sees the competition in his rear view so he's pumpn the scores. That and that team seems to be jelling better at this point in the season.
 
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#103
You'll see how true most people think it is as the week progresses. Honestly, I think it is about right all things considered. If asked to speculate, I would guess it will drop to maybe 24 or so as betting picks up, but it would be surprised to see it go much lower than that.

Alabama is going to score a LOT against anybody. So, if we can't counter punch, it could get messy.
 
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ETNVol said:
The team will have a lot to be proud of if they can keep it to less than 20. They're just so physically superior along both fronts and at QB there's just nowhere for us to go for a big advantage.
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Heart. This time has more heart than Bama. And while it'll take some bounces to go our way, and a turnover-free, near perfect game in all 3 facets, this is a winnable game. It will surely be an uphill battle, no doubt, but it's winnable, and I believe in our guys.
 
#105
#105
respect is something earned on the playing field. Until we show more than a "flash in the pan" from beating SC and playing FL and GA tough, we will not get legit respect. I don't think this is going to be a Oregon replay. We will not likely win. However, I do think we keep it within 17.
 
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casetopia said:
way too high with the history of these two teams
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Bama has won by 31 each of the last two meetings. What history are you looking at? Gonna compare something two decades ago? Tennersee often speaks about Bama living in the past. Who's doing it now?
 
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casetopia said:
I just talked to two die hard Alabama fans and they said "Thank God we're playing at Alabama." I asked them why and they said they were worried and would be a lot more worried if the game was in Knoxville. Slowly but surely the Vols are putting some doubts in some other teams minds.
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Who are these fools you speak of? They obviously weren't really Alabama fans. Why would Alabama worry about UT?
 
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ChattanoogaVols said:
Heart. This time has more heart than Bama. And while it'll take some bounces to go our way, and a turnover-free, near perfect game in all 3 facets, this is a winnable game. It will surely be an uphill battle, no doubt, but it's winnable, and I believe in our guys.
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You really believe that? I would love to bet you any amount of money.

Name one player not named Richardson for the Vols that could start anywhere for Bama.
 
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#109
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TuskALoosa said:
I think we'll win but not by 26.5 points. No reason too. Saban will probably call the game for us to look sloppy so he can have some things to work on during our bye week before LSU.
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Yeah...nice built in excuse to cover your bases in case the game is closer than expected. :crazy:
 
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FBtime said:
Yeah...nice built in excuse to cover your bases in case the game is closer than expected. :crazy:[/QUOTE


Not meant as an excuse. I don't and I know Saban doesn't care about point spreads. Winning is all that matters. If he had a reason he could cover 40 on Tennessee. He just doesn't have a reason.:eek:k:
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#112
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TuskALoosa said:
I think we'll win but not by 26.5 points. No reason too. Saban will probably call the game for us to look sloppy so he can have some things to work on during our bye week before LSU.
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Intentionally making his team play sloppy just so he can have something to work on during the bye week?

Are you intentionally making monumentally stupid statements just so you can work on not sounding like a moron in the future?
 
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TuskALoosa said:
I think we'll win but not by 26.5 points. No reason too. Saban will probably call the game for us to look sloppy so he can have some things to work on during our bye week before LSU.
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cherokeechief said:
You really believe that? I would love to bet you any amount of money.

Name one player not named Richardson for the Vols that could start anywhere for Bama.
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Considering there is absolutely no possible way to determine whether or not a game is/was winnable, I think I'll pass on your silly internet pseudo-bet. Thanks, though.
 
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cherokeechief said:
You really believe that? I would love to bet you any amount of money.

Name one player not named Richardson for the Vols that could start anywhere for Bama.
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Actually, I changed my mind. I will bet you 1 million dollars that the game is winnable. I promise I have the money. Cash, in fact. I promise I will pay you if it turns out that the game is not winnable. If it turns out that the game IS winnable, you only have to pay me $500.

Do you accept these terms?

It's a real bet. Really.
 
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TuskALoosa said:
. . . Saban will probably call the game for us to look sloppy so he can have some things to work on during our bye week before LSU.
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Often I type out seemingly witty posts, pause for a moment, reflect . . . and then delete the text without hitting the "submit reply" button.

You might consider the same.
 
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cherokeechief said:
Who are these fools you speak of? They obviously weren't really Alabama fans. Why would Alabama worry about UT?
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They were a nice elderly couple. Very polite. I was shocked too when they said they were Alabama fans. Most of the ones I've seen act more like yourself.
 
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#122
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cherokeechief said:
You really believe that? I would love to bet you any amount of money.

Name one player not named Richardson for the Vols that could start anywhere for Bama.
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North is better than Bell. Saban would absolutely put North on the outside opposite Cooper. Stop fooling yourself.
 
#123
#123
What is the spread that Mike Slive has told the ref's that TN better not upset AL next saturday???

Don't think he has actually said it, but I can tell he is thinkin it!!! :)




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