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#5
#5
With Hooker, Vols by seven. Without, this.

Clemson is not a very good football team. Their new qb will get hit. A lot.
They won’t be able to score the points it will take to beat a Milton led squad.
Milton is no Hooker, but he’s not that bad.
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#6
Hard to say, considering not much is known about Clemson's backup QB, Klubinek. I take his performance against UNC with a grain of salt considering everything seemed to go Clemson's way that game and all he had to do was manage a wide lead. He did make some really nice plays that leave you concerned, but its alot different preparing and going into a game as the starter. The real pressure is on and many times these types of performances are followed up by humbling games.

At the same time, I don't expect our running game to perform anywhere near as well as it did in the Vandy game against Clemson. We broke off long run after long run and Milton really didn't have to do much of anything. And that is sort of concerning considering Vandy is one of 5 teams with a statistically worse passing defense as us. and Clemson has a really good rushing defense, 10th in the nation. Also, is Hyatt opting out? We have yet to find out.

So, there are a few unknowns and this game could play out either way. But I think bettors are more hopeful that Klubinek will perform better against our bottom 5 pass defense (since everyone does) than Milton will against their's. That may be especially true if Clemson's top 10 rushing defense stifles our running attack and our offense needs Milton to make big throws on 3rd and long. In that regard its not a great matchup for us. So I can understand why Clemson are near TD favorites against us at the moment. I think we lose this one something like 34-41.
 
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Hulavol said:
With Hooker, Vols by seven. Without, this.

Clemson is not a very good football team. Their new qb will get hit. A lot.
They won’t be able to score the points it will take to beat a Milton led squad.
Milton is no Hooker, but he’s not that bad.
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They did hold South Carolina under 60 though
 
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Klubnek (sp) got the starting role for the bowl game not because of an injury to DJ. Dabo finally came to his senses and realizes Klubnek is more reliable. Kubnek has played in 9 games this season and couple of then while the game was in doubt. Sure he might have a bad gam but I would rather play against DJ.
 
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#15
there are too many unknowns at this time to bet in either direction.

This is an exhibition game. It would be nice to win but it is even better to have the extra practices and the opportunity for next year‘s players to get on the stage.

My gut says we score below our average.

17-28

Someone in orange wins.

Go Big Orange
 
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DirtyDawg said:
If TN had Hooker they would absolutely be favored. You had a defensive meltdown against SC and a tough game vs GA. That doesn’t diminish the great football played otherwise. I think TN has a very good chance to win even without Hooker. Clemson is a talented team, but so are the Vols.
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You're growing on me DirtyDawg. You are very complimentary toward our Vols in your posts. Me thinks you may be a closet Vol.
 
#17
#17
bigorangepoppa said:
You're growing on me DirtyDawg. You are very complimentary toward our Vols in your posts. Me thinks you may be a closet Vol.
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No I’ve been a Dawg since I was a kid. But I’m not gonna come to a TN forum and talk bad about the Vols, or try to steer a discussion towards my own team. I enjoy talking and reading CFB and some here are very knowledgeable.

No forum reacts well to outsiders coming in and talking negatively about their team, so I try to post on more positive subjects unless asked directly. My parents taught me to try to be polite and respectful when in another’s home. Who wants a fan from a rival coming around and telling them what areas their team has struggled in? Only those that want to argue. I like friendly banter and all but I’m not here to argue or be perceived by the masses as a troll.
 
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Hulavol said:
With Hooker, Vols by seven. Without, this.

Clemson is not a very good football team. Their new qb will get hit. A lot.
They won’t be able to score the points it will take to beat a Milton led squad.
Milton is no Hooker, but he’s not that bad.
Vols by fiddy.
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I would love to see Milton throw for 400 yards and 6 TDs but I have a feeling all the weaknesses we saw last year will be exposed yet again. Everyone focuses on overthrows but that’s really just one of many issues he has. If he looks bad against Clemson it creates some concern going into next season unless they bring in a QB or Nico can be ready by game 1
 
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#20
#20
This game will be close. Defense needs to play better if we win. Need to put some pressure on a young but talented quarterback for Clemson. Milton needs to connect when receivers are open. I think this is a huge game for Milton. If he plays well, then he goes into off season with some confidence. His teammates and fans alike, will think he goes into next season as the clear cut starter. If he plays bad, then CH may go looking into the transfer portal for another option. My hope is he removes all doubt and plays like he wants to be a Heisman contender next year. Go Milton….remove all doubt and Go Vols beat the tigers.
 
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#22
#22
Tennessee will win this game. Milton isn't as good as Hooker but a lot better than what Clemson has. As for Clemson defense, they can't tackle what they can't catch.

Met a man on the carolina beach pier wearing Clemson hat/shirt. We talked football his take was Tennessee would never be allowed to play Clemson as Tennessee is such an inferior team. That was 4 years ago. I ain't forgot the pious SOBs face.Go VOLS pin 50+ on them.
 
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