Argue with him. Give rationale, coherent thought to your arguments.
Please do not act like know it all politicians who can only see things ONE way.
Last year, I was predicting 8-4 and boy was I happy to be wrong.
I think 8-4 would be the bottom this year ... I am 'expecting' 2/3 losses, but I am excited about 11-1 or 12-0.
Here are my thoughts:
Tennessee is better across the board. A few concerns. They will match or better last years scoring average.
Virginia toss up - Va was better than their 3-9 record last season. This is the second year under their new coach and they should be better. The VA DC is confused on the pace of TN offense, therefore, I am going with Tenn -30.
Austin Peay blow out - Agreed.
Florida toss up - This is an interesting one. It has been 20 years since we won in Florida. 2nd year for their coach, so we should expect an improved product. However, none of our staff and players have the history of losing at Florida, just us fans. Tenn -17
UTSA blow out - I am going to have to respectfully disagree. This is an App State-Michigan type matchup. They have a premier QB. However, their best WR departed. And it is after the FLA game. So, put on more steam. Tenn - 17
S. Carolina 51-49% loss - No chance we lose. This one was circled after the debacle last year. SC is improved, but we are focused. Tenn -28
Texas A&M 51-49% loss - You could be right. We laid an egg at SC last year, but that was on the road. A&M will likely get to experience the full force of Neyland. Tenn -10
Alabama 55-45% loss - This one is not likely to go our way. Nick has circled this game and so have his players. Tenn +7. So, I hope we are wrong, but I am thinking this is our toughest game of the year.
TBD--Kentucky 52-48% win - This one will likely also be closer. 2nd year for Coen and a new QB from the portal. Kentucky has traditionally played us close. Being on the road, that makes this one tougher. Tenn -20
UConn blow out - Agreed. Moving right along.
Missouri 53-47% win - I am not a fan of Eli D. However, he did bring in Matt Lottich. I expect that to improve the quality on the field. If there was a time to lay an egg ... it would be here. They caught us looking ahead. Tenn -7
Georgia 60-40% loss - I think a loss is not necessarily a forgone conclusion. They have an unproven QB. To win, we have to outscore them, duh. This is challenging due to the sheer athleticism of their team defense. This is the only hard game on Georgia's schedule. It would stupid to think - this is not the game they have circled on their calendar. If Neyland can be our sixth man, their might be partying in the streets. Tenn +7
Vanderbilt 55-45% win - Its Vanderbilt. They have not gotten a ton better than last year. Expect a result similar to last year. Tenn -38
So I have us at 10-2
