SPRINGHILLVOL
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Read this earlier on an USU forum:
Sorry Vols, I just don't see Neyland being a big factor. Our guys tend to thrive on this kind of thing anyway. It appeals to their underdog, blue-collar, chip-on-the-shoulder nature.
Chuckie Keeton walked onto the field as a true freshman at the defending National Champs, Auburn, in 2011 after having spent 3 weeks in the Utah State system and he took them to the wire. You think he'll be nervous now as a senior?
I'm not necessarily predicting a Utah State win, but I will make a few predictions for the end of the game.
1. I predict a game similar to our games against Auburn, Wiscy, and USC. UT fans will know they have been in a fight. They might even feel like they got beat up a bit. But they will like and respect our program for the way they play the game.
2. UT fans will wonder how in the heck a bunch of 2 stars, no stars, and walkons can combine together to become a very solid college team despite not having the big conference name, the big stadium, the big TV contract, the BCS $$$, etc.
3. UT fans will want to sack your coaches and hire ours.
-Delusional at best.
Read this earlier on an USU forum:
Sorry Vols, I just don't see Neyland being a big factor. Our guys tend to thrive on this kind of thing anyway. It appeals to their underdog, blue-collar, chip-on-the-shoulder nature.
Chuckie Keeton walked onto the field as a true freshman at the defending National Champs, Auburn, in 2011 after having spent 3 weeks in the Utah State system and he took them to the wire. You think he'll be nervous now as a senior?
I'm not necessarily predicting a Utah State win, but I will make a few predictions for the end of the game.
1. I predict a game similar to our games against Auburn, Wiscy, and USC. UT fans will know they have been in a fight. They might even feel like they got beat up a bit. But they will like and respect our program for the way they play the game.
2. UT fans will wonder how in the heck a bunch of 2 stars, no stars, and walkons can combine together to become a very solid college team despite not having the big conference name, the big stadium, the big TV contract, the BCS $$$, etc.
3. UT fans will want to sack your coaches and hire ours.
-Delusional at best.
Every USU fan I've talked to doesn't seem to think that crowd noise will be a factor. I have a feeling they're in for a rude awakening.
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ac3ycem7OqM
Talks about Tennessee at 5:37. We'll give up 14. Our defense will play downhill and take them to the shed. Offense is too fast for their new DB's. Didn't know but they're only returning 1 o-line starter from last year...