Do you believe in the sophomore jinx?

[allvol]

Some call it the sophomore jinx.... but not at Tennessee...

Peyton Manning was 89-of-144 for 1,141 yards and 11 touchdowns during his freshman season....... the Vols finished 8-4...... and then 244-of-380 for 2,954 yards and 22 touchdowns during his sophomore season. The 64% completion percentage his 2nd year was his best in 4 seasons. The Vols finished 11-1 after beating #4 Ohio State and heisman winner Eddie George in the Citrus Bowl, 20-14. The Vols finished the season ranked #2 in the coaches' poll and #3 in the AP poll.

Casey Clausen was 121-of-194 for 1,473 yards and 15 touchdowns during his freshman season..... the Vols finished 8-4.... and then 227-of-354 for 2,969 yards and 22 touchdowns during his sophomore season. The 64% completion percentage matched his best season (and Peyton Manning's). The Vols finished 11-2 after beating #17 Michigan in the Citrus Bowl, 45-17. The Vols were poised to play in the National Title game against #1 Miami, but were upset by LSU in the SECCG. The Vols finished the season ranked #4 in both polls.

Erik Ainge was 109-of-198 for 1,452 yards and 17 touchdowns during his freshman season....... sophomore season .... wait and see?

 

[volmanjr]

bring it! Hey LIO how many more days till the new football season?

 

[milohimself]

Let's see. At the rate we were going this year, Tennessee could very well make a BCS bowl. Perhaps Sugar Bowl?