Is SC not going to be a beat down?

[Volinnooga]

We're ranked ahead of Clemson ...

I am well aware of that. But do you think we are a bigger rival for SC than Clemson is?

 

[Volinnooga]

Based on what?

It’s at SC. They beat KY and A&M. They have won 4 straight.

 

[utvolpj]

It’s at SC. They beat KY and A&M. They have won 4 straight.

UK without levis, a&m is trash and the rest of their wins are against mid Majors. One of those "4 straight" is so bad they just fired their coach and another is fcs

 

[Volinnooga]

UK without levis, a&m is trash and the rest of their wins are against mid Majors. One of those "4 straight" is so bad they just fired their coach and another is fcs

I’m not saying they are great. But it’s not a cakewalk unless we are ready to play. They have improved and have gained confidence with each win.

 

[Daniel_Lincolns_Foot]

I’m not saying they are great. But it’s not a cakewalk unless we are ready to play. They have improved and have gained confidence with each win.

Why wouldn’t you just assume that we’d be going into every game “ready to play”?

 

[Palmetto_Exiled]

The Cock Commanders are better than they were a month ago but not anywhere near good enough to beat the Vols straight up and would need several turnovers and some luck. That said, if the Vols beat Georgia there is no way they stumble in Columbia.

 

[Vfl2407]

Beamer is a better coach than he’s been given credit for. I think we beat South Carolina, but I don’t think they’ll be a pushover.

We will beat cocks. But it will be hard and messy.

 

[WoodsmanVol]

Not sure we want a “me first” kid of guy. Garner has no time for that.

People can unlearn bad things. And sometimes all it takes is a change in venue.

 

[Stephen Gray]

We will beat cocks. But it will be hard and messy.

If not should probably consult your physician

 

[MackDaddyVol]

Here’s what I think about South Cackalacky:

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[VolFreakJosh]

I’m not saying they are great. But it’s not a cakewalk unless we are ready to play. They have improved and have gained confidence with each win.

When are we not “ready to play?”

You honestly think Heupel is that stupid?

 

[Tarkus]

UT will throttle them like redheaded stepchildren.

I don't know. I think it may be more along the lines of a rented mule.

 

[Volinnooga]

Why wouldn’t you just assume that we’d be going into every game “ready to play”?

You ever played sports? Did you read all of my CB posts or do you just pick and choose what you want to respond to?

 

[Volinnooga]

When are we not “ready to play?”

You honestly think Heupe is that stupid?

No. I think he’s been great for this team. Did you read all of my posts or do you just pick and choose what you want to read?

 

[GhostVol]

Who wants to start the "TN better be worried about Vandy" thread?

 

[Rocky Top T]

Let's play Kentucky first!!!!!

 

[igotworms]

I was concerned when I saw the schedule. If we got through the nest of the schedule, my concern was that ending with SC, MO and Vandy would be taken too lightly. That’s ok with MO and Vandy( hopefully) but at SC can be a tough place to play. This team has shown an ability to refocus each week, but that one will be tougher than many believe. I think they play Clemson the following week so they may be focused that direction, but winning that game isn’t a gimme.

Bet

 

[igotworms]

Let's play Kentucky first!!!!!

Bc fans debating other games somehow refocuses the actual players attention?

I bet you hold up four fingers in your living room at the start of the 4th quarter too

 

[igotworms]

Who wants to start the "TN better be worried about Vandy" thread?

It's coming bc they scored twice against Missouri
Better be super hyped and focused

 

[JohnnyJava]

SoCaro is a 7-5 team, tops.

 

[Jeff Clark]

SoCaro is a 7-5 team, tops.

I see them going to the Birmingham Bowl,or Gasparilla Bowl with a 6-6 record playing 5-7 Georgia Tech,5-7 Virginia or Liberty U.

 

[rocketskates]

A&M is a dumpster fire. They can't even fire Fisher unless they want to cough up an absurd amount of cash.
UK is exactly what they appear to be. Pretty solid team that will not be able to cover Tennessee's receivers, and will likely struggle to run the ball against the Vols.
As for South Carolina, I fully expect it to look like last year's game.

I heard Herbstreit say something about how Jimbo Fisher is never stressed out even if A&M loses. Fowler then chimed in “well I think the buyout has something to do with that”. So yep. The man made a great deal because even if he gets fired he’s set for life. A&M really screwed the pooch.

 

[Volinnooga]

Bet

What are we betting on?

 

[#1ManningFan]

I’m sure will play them as usual at 7:30 at night on SEC Network. Never fails when we play there. That cornball of a coach can celebrate when they get garbage tds after we mopped the floor with them being up 4tds at the half.

 

[LadyinOrange]

I was concerned when I saw the schedule. If we got through the nest of the schedule, my concern was that ending with SC, MO and Vandy would be taken too lightly. That’s ok with MO and Vandy( hopefully) but at SC can be a tough place to play. This team has shown an ability to refocus each week, but that one will be tougher than many believe. I think they play Clemson the following week so they may be focused that direction, but winning that game isn’t a gimme.

Losing to Georgia State broke me of ever looking at any game as a "gimme". I hope the team prepares for every opponent just like they do Alabama and Florida. There is no such thing as a "gimme".