Does who starts for Bama change your outlook?

[DD4ME]

All pundits are saying this is the hardest matchup to pick this week. Given all the blowouts we've had lately that itself shows us how far we've come under this staff.
I have watched several predictions and models and the theme is consistently that Bama wins with Young, likely not without him. Another topic is that last week's outcomes for both teams skew people's opinions too high for UT and too low for Bama. What say you?
I say we can win against either QB, but the margin of error narrows sharply with Bama's Young playing.





ON3 picked the Vols




Both CBS guys have Bama with Young. They are both above 500.

 

[Jeff Clark]

No a win over Alabama is a win over Alabama to me.

 

[Frosty]

FWIW Pate from Late kick also picked TN

 

[joevol33]

Nope, we winning

 

[VFL-82-JP]

It's not really a question of who starts.

It's a question of whether Young is healthy enough to be effective with that right shoulder.

Because if he's not, if he can't play near his potential, it really doesn't matter whether it's him in the game or his backup.

It's all about how well-healed he is.

And based on Saban's body language in the press conference today, I'd say things are looking significantly not good for the fellas in crimson in that regard.

Go Vols!

 

[DD4ME]

No a win over Alabama is a win over Alabama to me.

I meant your outlook on our chances to win.

 

[DaddyChad]

This game hinges on the defense to me. Offense will do it’s part. If young plays it’s absolute harder to stop them.

 

[Jeff Clark]

I meant your outlook on our chances to win.

I think Tennessee is the favorite to win with Mildew playing quarterback for Alabama.

 

[VolunteerVandiver]

Milroe isn't half as good as Young. If Bama sends a hobbled Young out, that could get ugly too. VOLS are in a good spot either way imo, but I'd rather see Milroe.

 

[DD4ME]

Milroe isn't half as good as Young. If Bama sends a hobbled Young out, that could get ugly too. VOLS are in a good spot either way imo, but I'd rather see Milroe.

Agree

 

[ankh83]

From my understanding his injury is a right shoulder sprain. Depending on severity it is a 2-4 week injury that happened 10 days ago. It isn't a must win game for Bama... had they lost last week I think he would be forced to play. As it stands, I'm just not seeing it this week. We will play him in Atlanta if we get past Georgia, and they can get by Ole Miss and State. jmo

 

[tennesseeduke]

I just want to beat Bama and Satan 1 time in this rivalry. I hate that short @h!t and his cheating and ............

 

[luthervol]

Doesn't change my outlook at all.
We either get a less than 100% Young or the backup.....I call it a wash.
TN rolls.

 

[peachtreecornersVOL81]

It’s probably just my BVS kicking in but I’m terrified of this game. Really hope we’re able to win the line of scrimmage battle. Definitely feel better about Young being less than 100%.

 

[swampfoxfan]

I think Tennessee wins no matter who starts at QB for Alabama. Hooker is a better QB hands down. And I give a huge respect for the tides defense but they haven't faced the talent or depth we have in our WR corps. Our WRs are better than any teams DBs

 

[stolitonic]

Dunno, just trying to read the tea leaves here it seems like Bama is trying to put out the screen that Young is not gonna play.

Whether that is true or just Saban trying to pull a rope a dope who knows.

If Milroe does play, I certainly hope our D is trying to strip the ball every time he runs.

 

[DD4ME]

Dunno, just trying to read the tea leaves here it seems like Bama is trying to put out the screen that Young is not gonna play.

Whether that is true or just Saban trying to pull a rope a dope who knows.

If Milroe does play, I certainly hope our D is trying to strip the ball every time he runs.

Vegas seems to think he plays. At what percent is the question.

 

[clarencepeabody]

I think Tennessee is the favorite to win with Mildew playing quarterback for Alabama.

Liked for “mildew”

 

[VOLnMiami]

I don't care if we beat them with peewee herman as thier qb, a win is a win.

 

[Sudden Impact]

Dunno, just trying to read the tea leaves here it seems like Bama is trying to put out the screen that Young is not gonna play.

Whether that is true or just Saban trying to pull a rope a dope who knows.

If Milroe does play, I certainly hope our D is trying to strip the ball every time he runs.

One needs to stand him up the other needs to grab his legs and the 3rd needs to strip the ball out of his hands. The going for the ball first did not work to well against FL.

 

[Proud Army Wife]

I don’t think it matters who starts. I think we’d have our hands full with a healthy Young, but he’s not. Even if he was, their WR’s aren’t as good as last year’s and we hung with them at their best. That said, I really don’t know what to expect in this game other than Heupel will have them ready to play and we’ll put up points. Could go either way imo.

 

[Vfl2407]

I think facing a Heisman winner is harder than not facing one…but that’s just me.

 

[njvols]

I say if we win the Neyland Maxims we win and it's not closer than the experts think. If we stay focused we can certainly make it a close game.

 

[GhostVol]

I don’t think it matters who starts. I think we’d have our hands full with a healthy Young, but he’s not. Even if he was, their WR’s aren’t as good as last year’s and we hung with them at their best. That said, I really don’t know what to expect in this game other than Heupel will have them ready to play and we’ll put up points. Could go either way imo.

And if he chooses to play? Hit 'im.... hit 'im hard. Hit 'im often.......

Don't go all "8th stringer "I have to kill you" but if he wants to play with a messed up shoulder? Heh... I know what that is

He'll quit...... and we'll get Milroe.......

Plan for THAT dude.......

 

[DD4ME]

I think facing a Heisman winner is harder than not facing one…but that’s just me.

You feel we can beat a healthy Young?