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WesternKyVol

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I want to believe we have turned the proverbial corner, but two things irk me. For your consideration:

1. Richt after a big win (LSU). I actually had a feeling this was going to happen so much so that I took the Vols plus the points and won. Look at Richt's track record. The Dawgs have a history of laying eggs when they have just beaten a big opponent. It has happened on multiple occasions. Couple that with the 14 point lead they jumped off to and they were absolutely primed for an upset.

2. The injuries. We did not outplay the number 6 Georgia Bulldawgs. We outplayed the number 20 (or some such) Georgia Bulldawgs (due to talent loss) who were reeling from injuries and hence shell-shocked.

For these two reasons, I am not willing to say we've turned a corner.

Butch's gutsiness on 4th down, the raucous environment, the play of the freshmen and Pig, and the effort given in the second half, though, are all tangible things that have me hoping. I think it is a bit too early to annoint Butch as savior of Volunteer Football. My confidence meter just ticked up though.
 
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I don't get it, you say to hold on then say you got more confident. Can't go both ways... Say what you feel and don't be wary of the flamers!
 
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We had a young player make a mistake otherwise we likely win that game. That is in no way shape or form the same as what happened at LSU. We've played a lot of games without our best players in the past, it's part of football. They still had their best player (Murray) who was all they needed in the end.

If you can't find the good in that game then I have nothing for you.
 
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Cliff notes: "We lost but played good, but I dont like our coach yet, but we got beat by UGA's backups, but I like our players, but we lost again, but I'm confident."

Way to take a stance on something.
 
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utvolpj said:
a team up 14pts is primed for an upset? :lol:
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Absolutely. That was the perfect margin. This is College Football. It's a game of momentum and intensity. This is Mark Richt. Fulmer had the smae problem keeping his team focused for a half. A bigger lead would have been insurmountable. A smaller one would have held their attention through halftime and into the third quarter.
 
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DD4ME said:
We had a young player make a mistake otherwise we likely win that game. That is in no way shape or form the same as what happened at LSU. We've played a lot of games without our best players in the past, it's part of football. They still had their best player (Murray) who was all they needed in the end.

If you can't find the good in that game then I have nothing for you.
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You didn't read the last paragraph.
 
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WesternKyVol said:
I want to believe we have turned the proverbial corner, but two things irk me. For your consideration:

1. Richt after a big win (LSU). I actually had a feeling this was going to happen so much so that I took the Vols plus the points and won. Look at Richt's track record. The Dawgs have a history of laying eggs when they have just beaten a big opponent. It has happened on multiple occasions. Couple that with the 14 point lead they jumped off to and they were absolutely primed for an upset.

2. The injuries. We did not beat the number 6 Georgia Bulldawgs. We beat the number 20 (or some such) Georgia Bulldawgs (due to talent loss) who were reeling from injuries and hence shell-shocked.

For these two reasons, I am not willing to say we've turned a corner.

Butch's gutsiness on 4th down, the raucous environment, the play of the freshmen and Pig, and the effort given in the second half, though, are all tangible things that have me hoping. I think it is a bit too early to annoint Butch as savior of Volunteer Football. My confidence meter just ticked up though.
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We didn't beat the #6 team, we beat the #20 team? :whatever:
 
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WesternKyVol said:
Absolutely. That was the perfect margin. This is College Football. It's a game of momentum and intensity. This is Mark Richt. Fulmer had the smae problem keeping his team focused for a half. A bigger lead would have been insurmountable. A smaller one would have held their attention through halftime and into the third quarter.
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We played well. We made 3 4th and 1 conversions. We had a blocked punt. WTF are you people looking for?
 
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WesternKyVol said:
2. The injuries. We did not beat the number 6 Georgia Bulldawgs. We beat the number 20 (or some such) Georgia Bulldawgs (due to talent loss) who were reeling from injuries and hence shell-shocked.
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Obviously you are so excited about it that you even think we won the game.
 
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TXA&M07 said:
Cliff notes: "We lost but played good, but I dont like our coach yet, but we got beat by UGA's backups, but I like our players, but we lost again, but I'm confident."

Way to take a stance on something.
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Nice reading comprehension.
 
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so sick of people playing the injury card in UGA's defense. Last time I checked, we have plenty of injuries on our team too. Wake the F' up and think before you post. I agree this doesnt mean weve actually turned a corner but to blame our performance on their injuries makes me sick.
 
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