Not so fast my friends.

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VolGee4 said:
Fair enough. UGA is deep enough that they can withstand it. We will in a couple of years.
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Keep recruiting enough to battle in season attrition and I believe they will too. No one from my end of the keyboard has said once that UT didn't play a good game and fought like men. But to say that any team, the almighty BAMA included, can lose that many guys, before and during the game, and still be able to play up to their same level is just insane.
 
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utvolpj said:
there's a difference in playing a freshman because injuries force it (UGA) and playing a freshman because they are truly the best you have (UT).
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Ummm, can you name any of the freshman I posted that are playing because of injuries? No, you can't. They are the best on the team at the secondary spots. They started the year with no experience there aside from Swann at CB and Harvey-Clemons at S. All anyone talked about to start the year was how UGAs defense was only bringing back 2 or 3 starters but now everyone talks like they are 2 or 3 deep at each position with veteran talent.
 
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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 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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Reality don't play well here.
 
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I've never seen a fan base in such need of making excuses for a victory as the Dawgs do today. Personally, I have never wasted time explaining a close victory over a heavy underdog to a rival even when it was valid (such as when a certain NC team in the '90's lost it's leading rusher at Auburn). I think it's possible the Dawgs are in some denial over how bad their defense really is and that youth and inexperience may not totally explain it. I also think they realize that strong and charismatic leadership at Tennessee is definitely a threat to cut into their base (regardless of the David Pollock narrative over Richt locking the gates) as well as their win column and they're hoping that's not what they saw Saturday (won't have even a clue until 2015). Fwiw, I walked down Cumberland on the way to the game next to some Georgia fans who obviously didn't think they would need excuses for a playing it close. They gave it the ol' "It's great to be a Geor-gia Bull-dog!" almost the whole way down. They are probably talking about injuries today too.
 
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#158
Nice to have folks like this on ignore. Don't even know what he posted, but given his history, I'll bet it's negative.
 
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#159
Giveem6 said:
Georgia has not suffered the attrition that Tennessee has the last 5 years. Nobody has to my knowledge and btw the vols aren't healthy either missing 2 starters in Maggit and Young.

They were deeper and more talented. No matter what Georgia shouldn't have been down at any point of that game but we showed resilience and swagger. Something I haven't seen in a long time.

Don't talk about Richt laying gooseggs either when every game is a different game no matter what.

Have we turned the corner? NO are we turning the corner? YES so have confidence because it's growing within our team
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I've listed several times the players missing from UT's roster that hurt our roster as much as their losses.... and they started out deeper.

They can afford to lose RB's more than UT can afford to lose two solid DT's and a starting OLB- Saulsberry, Couch, Maggitt.

They can afford receivers more than UT could afford a Sr nickel and two CB's that looked like they would add PT.


Sorry but I really don't feel bad for UGA having to play shorthanded.

And with regard to Richt and UGA having a letdown....? Well poochy woochy woo woo. UT had Oregon and UF in consecutive weeks and now has UGA, USCe, Bama, Auburn, and Mizzou in consecutive weeks. Please excuse me if I don't feel sorry for them on that account either.
 
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#161
DC Vol said:
Don't forget to mention:

Riyahd Jones
Mike Williams

That have been out all year. Though Toney/Swafford have played well they're walk-ons and playing walk-ons in must win SEC games isn't exactly ideal.

And UGA had JR Conley (630y/8TD) and SR Wooten (464/6) coming off the bench. Both of those guys, due to more experience, would likely be starting for UT this year. That's not exactly like having to play a Soph, RS FR and True Freshman WR who had about no experience between all of them coming into this year.

2 converted Safeties at LB with almost no depth behind them?


Yeah. UGA took injuries but I think UT wins the roster argument. Plus, these WRs came off the bench and had Murray throwing to them.
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Preach it!
 
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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 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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Wouldn't have happened last year and we had better players.
 
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#164
so sick of hearing about UGA's injuries. This UT team is far inferior talent wise even with those UGA injuries. UGA has no business even flirting with losing to UT. People need to stop taking away from UT's effort by pointing to UGA's injury issues. ESPN couldn't stop talking about it, neither could CBS, like it somehow made UGA the underdog
 
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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 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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Was the rest of the Jawga squad there? Then yes, they still are the #6 team in America and this gets nomenatated for stupidest post of the decade:crazy:
 
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#166
this team can go as far as worley takes them including taking one of the best teams in the country to the ropes with a 50/50 chance to win. We were on the wrong flip of the coin this time but if worley continues to play well.... Basic stats will work out and the coin will flip our way.....

Our coaches have a lot to do with worley's development... if he continues to improve I have 110% confidence in this staff to take us back tot he top
 
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It seems like the only ones who dislike him or don't feel confident in him are the ones who wanted Jon Gruden.

CBJ has a proven tract record maybe not in the sec yet but give him time and he will. A man has to start somewhere and I think he'll get us there. No wonder why recruits look up to him they can see his passion for our program.
 
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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 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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On the injury missing players part we were as shorthanded as they were except we don't have nearly the depth they have.
 
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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 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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We didn't have Devrin Young, Marlin Lane, and Curt Maggitt. So, who did uga beat? The 75th-ranked Vols vs. the 65th-ranked Vols?

Injuries are a part of this game called football.

Take this performance for what it is worth – a step of growth by an historically outstanding football program that is trying to climb out of an abyss of at least five years in the making.
 
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#170
Okay I'm confused. Does everyone like the way we played yesterday, the coaches, play calling, team improvement....or am I missing something?

Good grief volnation, we played #6 in the country into OT and by less than an 1" we lose both on there final TD catch and PIGS dive. We knocked out most of those players and one got injured on his own. I hate to see players for anyone go down but it's part of football and I don't feel sorry for them. We've had our share and no one is feeling sorry for us.

Just need to strap them up a little tighter and the wins are coming! This team is improving, just embrace it for once! It's been 5 years since I've seen this type of progress which is a direct reflection of the coaching staff.

:eek:k:

Tennesseeduke
 
#171
#171
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 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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Well heck, if you want to look at it like that, how many players do we have that are out due to injuries, and one due to suspension?
 
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#173
WinginFlorida said:
Can't consider this...coaching staffs across America are filled with coaches who were fired from previous jobs. Even Belichick got canned in Cleveland. Sometimes, the fit just isn't right...
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Hope you are right about the fit.

IIRC, one of them was also fired by AUB and OK, in addition to GA.
 
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VFL 24/7 said:
Shut up.
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apkvol said:
We didn't have Devrin Young, Marlin Lane, and Curt Maggitt. So, who did uga beat? The 75th-ranked Vols vs. the 65th-ranked Vols?

Injuries are a part of this game called football.

Take this performance for what it is worth – a step of growth by an historically outstanding football program that is trying to climb out of an abyss of at least five years in the making.
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I am glad someone else sees this. Georgia had their whole offensive line, starting QB and their whole defense. We also played a lot more freshman.
 
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