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#26
#26
Let's not forget that UGA has a Top 10 defense. Including today's performance they are only allowing something like 234 ypg. They have good special teams, including an excellent kickoff return man in Thomas Brown. In close games this year UGA is 2-0 while UT is 1-1. And, of course, Richt owns Fulmer. Don't get me wrong. I like the Vols' chances but this is not Marshall or Memphis. Basically, UT needs to win the game BEFORE anyone even thinks about talking smack against UGA.
 
#27
#27
but, look at who Georgia's close games were against.
colorado (0-5) and mississippi (1-4). UT's close games were Florida (5-0) and Air Force (2-1).
 
#28
#28
VolunteerHillbilly said:
Let's not forget that UGA has a Top 10 defense. Including today's performance they are only allowing something like 234 ypg. They have good special teams, including an excellent kickoff return man in Thomas Brown. In close games this year UGA is 2-0 while UT is 1-1. And, of course, Richt owns Fulmer. Don't get me wrong. I like the Vols' chances but this is not Marshall or Memphis. Basically, UT needs to win the game BEFORE anyone even thinks about talking smack against UGA.
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I tend to agree with you HB. i'm optimistic....but not overly optimistic....

the one thing that that does bode well for us, is, yes GA has a good defense, but they haven't exactly played an offense with any firepower yet. we may not roll up 400+ yards on 'em, nor do i expect to, but i do think we have big play capability that UGA hasn't seen yet. and that could be the difference in the game??

and if we can stop their rb's.
 
#29
#29
MG1968 said:
but, look at who Georgia's close games were against.
colorado (0-5) and mississippi (1-4). UT's close games were Florida (5-0) and Air Force (2-1).
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I hear you but I just can't discount a team that has held its opponents' total scoring average per game to less than 7 points. Remember how tough S.Car. looked against AU Thursday night? UGA blanked 'em at Columbia. I do think UT is will be the best test the UGA defense has had this year. My guess is they will try to stack the line and put double coverage on Meach.

I went to to college in GA and I get a lot of phone calls from old buddies who like to rub-in a Bulldogs victory. I'm tired of getting those calls. I REALLY want the Vols to pull this one out.
 
#30
#30
I have to agree with KD. We are to the proving grounds and if we want to be back to the team of dominance that we all want, we are going to have to prove it in the SEC. 9-3 now looks like we are just average in the SEC and while that is better than last season, it is unacceptable for TN football. Two more losses and we are 5-6 out of 12 teams. While I am pleased with our start we need to go our and prove that WE ARE TENNESSEE once again and it starts between the hedges this weekend and I will be there giving all the hell I can to the doggies.
 
#32
#32
OWB said:
That was all Newton who wasn't playing QB during the UGA game.
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Exactly . . . Since the Georgia game, Spurrier has completely overhauled his offensive personnel, which may be bad news for us since we haven't played them yet.
 
#33
#33
OK and this is not directed at anyone, but 8-4 or 9-3 will be taken. Gang we can not be 12-0 or 10-2 every year. This is the SEC and on any give week you can be beaten. After last year, 8-4 or 9-3 is not going to warm anyone’s seat. Now 7-5 or less and yes there will be some more heads roll. Let’s just enjoy that fact that there is light at the end of the tunnel
 
#34
#34
I dont think that we are talking about anyones seat getting hot we are talking about 9-3 wilth three sec losses to our rivals is not acceptable in our opinion. I spoke nothing of firing or hotseat. We have a team that can compeat and win and we want to see us compete and win in the sec.
 
#35
#35
At this point, I'm expecting 10-2. I just can't lie, I'd be disappointed with 9-3 and very disappointed with 8-4.

However, I don't think that any scenario is enough to send Fulmer packing. This team is light years ahead of last year's team.

With all these young guys on the line gaining experience game by game, I see Tennessee only getting better as the year goes on.
 
#36
#36
Ooltewah Vol said:
OK and this is not directed at anyone, but 8-4 or 9-3 will be taken. Gang we can not be 12-0 or 10-2 every year. This is the SEC and on any give week you can be beaten. After last year, 8-4 or 9-3 is not going to warm anyone’s seat. Now 7-5 or less and yes there will be some more heads roll. Let’s just enjoy that fact that there is light at the end of the tunnel
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This is exactly the kind of mediocrity that my post was trying to dissuade. What does "8-4" mean for us this year? Given our start thus far, 8-4 would likely mean:

SEC LOSSES TO:
Florida
Georgia
LSU
Alabama or South Carolina

SEC WINS OVER:
Vanderbilt
Kentucky
Arkansas
Alabama or South Carolina

You can go ahead and direct your post at me, if you'd like, because I will NOT be satisfied with that tally. That would mean 1-5 or 0-6 over two years to the three teams that we really hate. And, if you toss SC (with Spurrier) in there, it grows to 1-7.

The way I see it, South Carolina is not good. Alabama is fair, at best. Georgia has looked VERY unimpressive on offense for two weeks running. They were a Brent Schaeffer INT from losing to Ole Miss. OLE MISS. I want 3-for-3 out of those. I could stomach a loss to LSU, as I think that they out-talent us this year. That leaves us (assuming that we win the games remaining in which are substantially better than the opponent) at 10-2.

As to "we can't be 12-0 or 10-2 every year," I'll agree with the first half of that statement. SEC teams will pull off a perfect season only rarely. But, losing 2 or less should be a goal every year, as should regular trips to Atlanta and periodically bringing a trophy home with us.

That's how I see it. Sorry, but "well, at least we beat Vanderbilt" will NOT be a consolation to me if we finish 8-4.
 
#37
#37
kiddiedoc said:
This is exactly the kind of mediocrity that my post was trying to dissuade. What does "8-4" mean for us this year? Given our start thus far, 8-4 would likely mean:

SEC LOSSES TO:
Florida
Georgia
LSU
Alabama or South Carolina

SEC WINS OVER:
Vanderbilt
Kentucky
Arkansas
Alabama or South Carolina

You can go ahead and direct your post at me, if you'd like, because I will NOT be satisfied with that tally. That would mean 1-5 or 0-6 over two years to the three teams that we really hate. And, if you toss SC (with Spurrier) in there, it grows to 1-7.

The way I see it, South Carolina is not good. Alabama is fair, at best. Georgia has looked VERY unimpressive on offense for two weeks running. They were a Brent Schaeffer INT from losing to Ole Miss. OLE MISS. I want 3-for-3 out of those. I could stomach a loss to LSU, as I think that they out-talent us this year. That leaves us (assuming that we win the games remaining in which are substantially better than the opponent) at 10-2.

As to "we can't be 12-0 or 10-2 every year," I'll agree with the first half of that statement. SEC teams will pull off a perfect season only rarely. But, losing 2 or less should be a goal every year, as should regular trips to Atlanta and periodically bringing a trophy home with us.

That's how I see it. Sorry, but "well, at least we beat Vanderbilt" will NOT be a consolation to me if we finish 8-4.
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I agree Doc! The way I see it is UT is 0-1 against the major foes.UGA,BAMA,SC,LSU remain.If we lose one or two more,:shakehead: .If we grow complacent with 3-4 loss seasons all the time, this is in no way the UT team I grew up supporting!Mediocrity Stinks!
 
#39
#39
kiddiedoc said:
This is exactly the kind of mediocrity that my post was trying to dissuade. What does "8-4" mean for us this year? Given our start thus far, 8-4 would likely mean:

SEC LOSSES TO:
Florida
Georgia
LSU
Alabama or South Carolina

SEC WINS OVER:
Vanderbilt
Kentucky
Arkansas
Alabama or South Carolina

You can go ahead and direct your post at me, if you'd like, because I will NOT be satisfied with that tally. That would mean 1-5 or 0-6 over two years to the three teams that we really hate. And, if you toss SC (with Spurrier) in there, it grows to 1-7.

The way I see it, South Carolina is not good. Alabama is fair, at best. Georgia has looked VERY unimpressive on offense for two weeks running. They were a Brent Schaeffer INT from losing to Ole Miss. OLE MISS. I want 3-for-3 out of those. I could stomach a loss to LSU, as I think that they out-talent us this year. That leaves us (assuming that we win the games remaining in which are substantially better than the opponent) at 10-2.

As to "we can't be 12-0 or 10-2 every year," I'll agree with the first half of that statement. SEC teams will pull off a perfect season only rarely. But, losing 2 or less should be a goal every year, as should regular trips to Atlanta and periodically bringing a trophy home with us.

That's how I see it. Sorry, but "well, at least we beat Vanderbilt" will NOT be a consolation to me if we finish 8-4.
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It is amazing what a 5-6 season does to expectations. Notice there is no mention of the fact that the Vols are much younger and arguably less talented on the OL this year. Why is there still a pass for waisting an unbelievable defense last year? What was keeping the offense from exploding last year? Why did the Vols have to go 5-6 to begin with? With no changes at the skill positions I would say this screams complacency.

I would say without question if the fan base were satisfied with 8-4, then that is all a coaching staff would work to deliver.
 
#40
#40
Lexvol said:
It is amazing what a 5-6 season does to expectations. Notice there is no mention of the fact that the Vols are much younger and arguably less talented on the OL this year. Why is there still a pass for waisting an unbelievable defense last year? What was keeping the offense from exploding last year? Why did the Vols have to go 5-6 to begin with? With no changes at the skill positions I would say this screams complacency.

I would say without question if the fan base were satisfied with 8-4, then that is all a coaching staff would work to deliver.
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Fans generally get the results they deserve.
 
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