If Oregon wasn't on the schedule

[vols-1]

Alabama plays the No 4 team next week, and the No. 5 team next week. And if they win those they get to play the No. 2 team.

 

[KBVol]

That whole conference sucks.

Yes it does, but OSU would beat us by 40 Pts right now

 

[bowlinggreenvol]

So, cutting out good teams from the schedule is the way to win? Lol

Ask Franklin. He's on the verge of going 9-4 again doing it. That's one more rough game that bangs up a team and a game that could be the make or break between a bowl game and 10-15 more practices. At this juncture we need the confidence and morale of making a bowl game and getting extra reps than we do of saying we're not scared to play anyone, anytime. The truly elite teams are the only ones doing this and they're in situations that losing that type of game doesn't make or break them it only helps or has no real detrimental effect. If LSU had lost to Oregon in 2011 in Dallas, it perhaps knocks them out of the NC picture but it also puts them in a position to where if they go 11-1, with a neural site loss to a top 5 team they're likely in the drivers seat for an at large BCS berth come seasons end. For now, the NCSU, Cincy games are the type we should be playing if we want to go "big" outside the conference. They're opponents from AQ conferences with some brand recognition and are on par with us program wise in our current state of affairs.

 

[LittleCat]

Good Lord. This place needs to be shut down for the day. A Kentucky fan is the voice of reason.

Freak, do it!

 

[ZoSo0789]

You have to remember that when we scheduled this series with Oregon, they were total cupcakes and we were on top. Back when this was decided, it WAS a gimme. Obviously history has taken its course, but its impossible to foresee these things. Just really crappy luck.

 

[titansvolsfaninga]

Hey, at least we didn't lose to Ga Southern!

 

[Volumnus 2011]

Comical to see virtually everyone on VN think we have an accurate sample size to assess the limits of BJ's coaching ability. Not an ounce of context, perspective, or historical analysis to be found on here....anywhere.

You win. Good post.

 

[Wylo]

Comical to see virtually everyone on VN think we have an accurate sample size to assess the limits of BJ's coaching ability. Not an ounce of context, perspective, or historical analysis to be found on here....anywhere.

every sample size yields results. Maybe it isn't what the trend will continue to be, but it should be a red flag.

If he were 9-2, you'd be on here bragging about how awesome he is. There would be no talk of wait and see.

 

[Eddie Vol Halen]

Comical to see virtually everyone on VN think we have an accurate sample size to assess the limits of BJ's coaching ability. Not an ounce of context, perspective, or historical analysis to be found on here....anywhere.

I wonder what Florida thinks of their sample size right about now.

 

[bleedorange0037]

And we had another tune up game to start the season, we could still have a chance to go to a bowl. Our scheduling is that of nightmares right now, and the whole "we play tough games here at UT" thought process needs to go away. Given the current state of the SEC, they need to scratch every game like that on future schedules. It does nothing but hurt us.

I agree with you 100%. It's an archaic mindset that made sense 20 years ago when you had to play games against big name teams to get your brand on national TV and recruit nationally. In the current landscape, these sort of games offer no upside and tons of downside. It's not like anyone is going to accuse SEC teams of being scared to play good teams. This year our conference schedule had us playing five consecutive top 10 teams.

That said, you're going to be fighting a losing battle against "Hell no, we're Tennessee and will play anyone, anytime!" crowd.

 

[g8terh8ter_eric]

I agree with you 100%. It's an archaic mindset that made sense 20 years ago when you had to play games against big name teams to get your brand on national TV and recruit nationally. In the current landscape, these sort of games offer no upside and tons of downside. It's not like anyone is going to accuse SEC teams of being scared to play good teams. This year our conference schedule had us playing five consecutive top 10 teams.

That said, you're going to be fighting a losing battle against "Hell no, we're Tennessee and will play anyone, anytime!" crowd.

Pretty much.

 

[GAVol]

I agree with you 100%. It's an archaic mindset that made sense 20 years ago when you had to play games against big name teams to get your brand on national TV and recruit nationally. In the current landscape, these sort of games offer no upside and tons of downside. It's not like anyone is going to accuse SEC teams of being scared to play good teams. This year our conference schedule had us playing five consecutive top 10 teams.

That said, you're going to be fighting a losing battle against "Hell no, we're Tennessee and will play anyone, anytime!" crowd.

Agree completely. There's no need to play perennial top 25 teams in OOC games. There are plenty of Virginias, Colorados and Indianas out there if you get tired of scheduling directional schools.

 

[Lexvol]

Agree completely. There's no need to play perennial top 25 teams in OOC games. There are plenty of Virginias, Colorados and Indianas out there if you get tired of scheduling directional schools.

We had no business playing Oregon this year. Why….because right now we are the Virginias, Colorados and Indianas that other teams use to say they played an SEC team.

I wish we could buy out of Oklahoma, but it ain't happening. It is doing more harm than good right now.

 

[GAVol]

We had no business playing Oregon this year. Why….because right now we are the Virginias, Colorados and Indianas that other teams use to say they played an SEC team.

I wish we could buy out of Oklahoma, but it ain't happening. It is doing more harm than good right now.

I agree, but after the outcry from the buyout of North Carolina, I'm sure they've got no stomach for it.