Is Vanderbilt an upset this year?

[volsfansince4387]

We wont be upset by Vandy.

 

[bamawriter]

This is what makes volnation a lot of fun. The wide spectrum of opinion.

From "is beating vandy an upset" to "I think we can take Oregon"

Truth. You speak it.

 

[photovol]

To the casual observer, maybe. But it really isn't. Schedule will play an important part in the records of these teams. The difference between a hypothetical 8 win Vanderbilt and 6 win Tennessee would be Alabama and Oregon. These teams are pretty evenly matched, sad to say. But breaking in a lot of new starters in key positions could work better for one team than the other, and there is no telling what the psychological impact of the Vanderbilt rape case will be on that team.

I agree, I don't want to see Vandy rape the Vols ever again, besides Sodomy is against the law

 

[GAVol]

Y'all might as well get ready. The front of Vandy's schedule is comical and they'll be 4-2 or 5-1 going into their bye week and the James Franklin love is going to hit a crescendo.

 

[MyBloodRunnethOrange]

How about we beat them first. Then we can debate whether or not it qualifies as an upset.
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[Boca Vol]

To the casual observer, maybe. But it really isn't. Schedule will play an important part in the records of these teams. The difference between a hypothetical 8 win Vanderbilt and 6 win Tennessee would be Alabama and Oregon. These teams are pretty evenly matched, sad to say. But breaking in a lot of new starters in key positions could work better for one team than the other, and there is no telling what the psychological impact of the Vanderbilt rape case will be on that team.

Oregon, yes...Bama, no. Vandy plays at aTm. That's about a wash.

 

[Boca Vol]

This is what makes volnation a lot of fun. The wide spectrum of opinion.

From "is beating vandy an upset" to "I think we can take Oregon"

This is so true!

Don't forget the "We are Tennessee" type threads that talk about UT's history....then start threads like this. Sad.

 

[Velo Vol]

An upset is defined by Vegas odds.

Correct. What does the money say?

 

[90 Vol]

Vanderbilt would indeed be a upset. Last year Vandy gave the Vols one of their worst beatings of the year, they simply stomped the Vols and it wasn't even close. I, as do many fans have a hard time accepting our fall to the bottom of the SEC. Now, this is a new year and hopefully this team 117 can possibly finish a couple of spots higher in the SEC, we will know very soon as it's time to stop all the speculation and button the old chin strap and do some hitting.
It's Time
Go Vols

I think the problem is that too many folks have accepted it. Nobody should ever accept suckitude.

 

[PEPPERJAX]

This is what makes volnation a lot of fun. The wide spectrum of opinion.

From "is beating vandy an upset" to "I think we can take Oregon"

A Closet Vol fan pretending to be a Gator is a hoot as well.

 

[Chilmonty]

No, they won't upset us again this year

^Ding Ding Ding, Winner! :rock:

 

[VolFreakJosh]

 

[checkerboards09]

Yes, Vanderbilt will be upset this year.

I'd be upset too if I only beat a team twice in thirty years that's on the schedule regularly.

 

[Fullfillmer]

There is a lot of talk that if we beat Vanderbilt it will be an upset.

I will never consider beating Vanderbilt an upset.

This kind of thinking is anchored down with Dooley and Sal. We are a better team than a lot of people know right now.

While certainly no expert - I am going to say yes, this would be an upset --
When you are an underdog and you beat a team that is favored - in this case Vanderbilt - that represents what we refer to as " an upset ".

I am deferring to the Las Vegas line - when determining who is favored ( in this case Vanderbilt ) since they have a lot of money riding on correctly identifying who is favored.

 

[KBVol]

Hell no! The ass whuppin UT gives them this year just restores natural order ....

 

[Vol4life25]

While certainly no expert - I am going to say yes, this would be an upset --
When you are an underdog and you beat a team that is favored - in this case Vanderbilt - that represents what we refer to as " an upset ".

I am deferring to the Las Vegas line - when determining who is favored ( in this case Vanderbilt ) since they have a lot of money riding on correctly identifying who is favored.

The last line I looked at had us winning.

 

[Doyle Hargraves]

I was pretty upset last season.
f*** you Dooley.

 

[DD4ME]

Y'all might as well get ready. The front of Vandy's schedule is comical and they'll be 4-2 or 5-1 going into their bye week and the James Franklin love is going to hit a crescendo.

Yup. I've got plans to be at this one. I hope we permanently wipe the grin off of Franklin's face.

 

[zreeves]

i think we will have similar records when we play this game and vandy will have no big wins...again. i could see us being a 3 point fav just because it is at home...and also they are vandy. never an upset

 

[Sgt_Nick_Fury]

Being this is a topic of discussion, it just goes to show how far UT has fallen.

I seriously doubt UF, UGA, USC, Bama, Auburn, LSU, Missouri, aTm..... are having this discussion.

Auburn SHOULD if they play them.

 

[hohenfelsvol]

An upset is defined by Vegas odds. By the end of the season, we will be favored in the Vandy game.

What does the Vegas spread have to be for you to consider it an upset?

+1 or ??

 

[Eddie Vol Halen]

I was pretty upset last season.
f*** you Dooley.

Highly underrated post.

Also, what part of "I will never consider beating Vanderbilt an upset" did some not understand?

 

[GrowVol]

Negative,no pun intended...no, it will be back to beating on baby brother year in and out.

 

[YankeeVol]

Hell to the no

 

[OrangeAllDay]

This thread should be deleted and the OP revoked of the right to post here. This is rediculius