Let's be a little realistic about last night

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#26
All I could say was..."What are they trying to do?"
Ah, well, I guess that's why spend the week reading the Volnation threads instead of trying to coach football.
 
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#27
Realistically, I have realistic concerns about our inability to really run the ball with any real consistency.

This was our first game against an SEC defense, and we'll have to show BIG improvement up front to fare much better against LSU, Georgia, and Alabama.
 
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#28
Considering the fact that we ended the night with -11 yards rushing, and had a TD returned for a more than questionable roughing the passer call, losing by only 1 point says a lot about our defense, our passing game, and Florida's chances against UGA, AUB, and LSU...
 
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lawgator1 said:
The SECE race is far from over. Florida likely will lose to either Auburn or LSU, if not both. And then we have UGA and 'bama. Now right now you'd probably have to say neither UGA nor 'bama is a top tier SEC team, what with their injury problems. But either is capable of beating Florida and so I agree with you Freak, this is hardly over.
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We talked about this on Friday, LG. I feel very optimistic in our chances of going to Atlanta, especially after watching the LSU/AUB game. Tebow really bailed out Florida in some tough situations against UT. I do not see that happening against LSU and Auburn. I also believe that LSU and Auburn will be able to run the ball on Florida, which we were not able to do. I agree that UGA does not seem like a top tier team in the SEC this year, however, coming off what could be two straight losses, they are no gimme for Florida (also no gimme for UT, however, we enter that game a little easier.)
 
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I don't see anyone handling Auburn or LSU. Those are 2 very powerful teams. Clock management by Russell scrambling instead of throwing out of bounds wasted aver 15 seconds and a SEC smackdown that ended on the 5 yard line with 0 seconds instead of 20+. Whoever gets in the SECCG from the East will either run the table or have atleast 2 conference losses. The remaining conference schedule for UT, UF, and UGA are all still premium and we are already one game behind. Yes, UF and UGA still have LSU, Auburn, Bama, and what not, but we also still have UGA, LSU, Bama, SC. I throw SC in the mix for spoiler reasons as they took out both UT and UF last year and if they pose any real threat to anyone this year, it will be those same 2 games. UT showed the same problem Saturday they always have, lack of killer instinct. Had the lead, had the game, went in hibernation hoping to sleep off a vcitory. The only draw back to reuniting Cut and Phil. Same old song. Sit on a lead. That's why we choke more than a team like ours should. If you've ever wondered why UT does not have any more titles than they do over Phil's reign for hte talent we recruit, thaere's your No.1 reason. We don't close the deal. We're too nice. You think Spurrier had our number because he wouldn't run the score up. He made sure he didn't leave an opening to come back. We go up 10, have the opportunity to put it away on a rather easily developing drive, and with no success running whatsoever, we call 2 straight running plays and have to pass on 3rd and 10 or more. Way to take it from your players. They deserved better coaching and play calling than that.
 
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Im just not as doom and gloom as a lot of people are about this loss. Tennessee lost by one point to a very good team (as bad as I hate the gators).

I never would have thought that we would struggle in the running game, that is Tennessee's signature, as much as Florida was known as a "air it out" team in the 90's. We have to get that part of the game back or things will go downhill. I thought Ainge played pretty good except for a couple of mistakes. Remember folks, last year every play he participated in was usually a mistake. I think is a 100% better player than he was last year and he will get better under Cutcliffe's wing. Tennessee had a couple of opportunities to put Florida away and just didnt get it done. If they would have, we would be on here talking about some NC possibilities. If we whip Georgia and they whip Florida then we win the east. This is very possible. No matter which way you look at it this is a much better team than we had last year. And I think that is all a lot uf us really expected. The play calling was good until it got conservative in the 2nd half. I almost think the coaches thought that it was a matter of time before Hardesty busted through and ran a big one.. thats what I got from it anyways. I say the staff and the players work on these problems, improve them and possibly go the rest of the season without a loss. If Tennessee gets their running game back it will spell trouble for anyone who squares off with them.
 
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I think Ainge Played phemoninally. He and the recieving corps. are the only reasons we didn't get our butts handed to us. Tough loss- but UT still is a very good team- and is still in it. I had a blast going to Neyland.
 
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#34
Florida will most likely not beat Auburn or LSU. UT will most likely not beat LSU. That puts both of them with 2 losses. The key is GA. I think both UT and Florida should beat GA this year. GA is a little bit down on offense, but the defense is still strong. For UT to play in SECCG I think GA will have to upset Florida, because I think both Florida and UT are better than GA this season.

Now, next season should be great for UT. Our young defensive studs will have experience. Our QB, RB's, WR's will be amazing. The question will be can we build a great (or at least steady) OL before next season. If so, next year UT will have no excuses for not being a great team.
 
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#35
Im still hesitant to say that they will be great next year. Sounds too "preseason 2005" to me. I think they will have the tools. If they keep progressing and keep their heads in it, then it should be a good year for UT next year. Heck who says this year wont wind up being a great year. I feel like this team could win out with only a few improvements. If we get the running game back i think you will see the Vols back like they were in the late 90's. I havent seen a Tennessee team light it up through the air like they have in a looooooonng time.
 
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#36
First off, no WAY do we lose to SC. For pete's sake, they only beat State by 12. SC is B-A-D, and they just got worse with the loss of Blake Mitchell. Steve "the Elf" Spurrier is just biding his time until that Augusta membership vests.

UGA is a HUGE worry for me. It could be that I have been reading the Atlanta Journal Constitution too much, but they look really good. They've blanked the first three teams they have played for the first time since 1937. Quality opponents or not, that is impressive. Its like the ghost of Erk Russell is butting heads again. (RIP)

UF should beat them... it is a given... like the tides, or large-scale animal migration, or the irrelevance of Ashlee Simpson.

I'll be in Athens wearing my Gator-skin shoes and my orange pants, singing Rocky Top for all I am worth; but I will be REALLY NERVOUS on the inside.
 
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kcvols1 said:
First off, no WAY do we lose to SC. For pete's sake, they only beat State by 12. SC is B-A-D, and they just got worse with the loss of Blake Mitchell. Steve "the Elf" Spurrier is just biding his time until that Augusta membership vests.

UGA is a HUGE worry for me. It could be that I have been reading the Atlanta Journal Constitution too much, but they look really good. They've blanked the first three teams they have played for the first time since 1937. Quality opponents or not, that is impressive. Its like the ghost of Erk Russell is butting heads again. (RIP)

UF should beat them... it is a given... like the tides, or large-scale animal migration, or the irrelevance of Ashlee Simpson.

I'll be in Athens wearing my Gator-skin shoes and my orange pants, singing Rocky Top for all I am worth; but I will be REALLY NERVOUS on the inside.
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Agreed - living in Georgia seriously skews my vision of UGA. To hear anyone talk around here, they're the best in the nation. I can't stand these people.

By the way, anyone who can use Ashlee Simpson (especially her irrelevance) in a football thread, earns my awe and admiration.
:birgits_giggle: :birgits_giggle:
 
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#39
Thanks for the props.

Don't get me started on UGA fans. I'm married to one. Five years ago they were nice and tame, but now they are unbearable.

Its kind of like the movie Gremlins; give 'em four wins in a row and they mutate from warm, quaint, barking good ole boys into rabid, obnoxious, slobbering rednecks. I used to like Georgia when they would beat the Gators for us every year; its like a well-heeled dog that has gotten out of the yard, knocked up the neighbors' pekingese, rolled in poo, come back into your house, and shaken itself all over the living room. Now I just wanna shoot 'em!

...and for all the native southerners, you know the difference between a good ole boy and a redneck. :eek:k:
 
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kcvols1 said:
Thanks for the props.

Don't get me started on UGA fans. I'm married to one. Five years ago they were nice and tame, but now they are unbearable.

Its kind of like the movie Gremlins; give 'em four wins in a row and they mutate from warm, quaint, barking good ole boys into rabid, obnoxious, slobbering rednecks. I used to like Georgia when they would beat the Gators for us every year; its like a well-heeled dog that has gotten out of the yard, knocked up the neighbors' pekingese, rolled in poo, come back into your house, and shaken itself all over the living room. Now I just wanna shoot 'em!

...and for all the native southerners, you know the difference between a good ole boy and a redneck. :eek:k:
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i don't recall the Dawgs beating the Gators every year? haven't they lost like 14 of 15 to Florid or something crazy like that?
 
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#41
True enough. '97 stands out. Sorry for the brain fart.

I think maybe my afficionado for them stemmed from their willingness to take a beating to make us feel better.

I am actually banking on the fact that Florida will beat them at the Cocktail Party this year... it was the origin of my masterful Ashlee Simpson analogy.

:thumbsup:
 
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