Preseason Predictions (Revisited)

[Chilmonty]

Still holding on to my 7-5 prediction.

We win one against an opponent we aren't supposed to. (Florida, Georgia, USCe)

We lose one we aren't supposed to. (Vandy, Mizzou, Auburn)

Learn a lot, underclassman get valuable experience, great recruiting class and team looks to challenge for SEC east next year.

^I like your thinking! If we can play as disciplined throughout the season anywhere like we have the first 2 games, we should be able to pull at least one mild upset this year! :rock:


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[VolsnRavens]

It's amazing how the history has deflated our confidence. We have every chance of beating Florida this year. Even if we do lose to Oregon. I know all of you guys have been listening to CBJ talking about fighting through adversity. We will NOT be looking for Rommel in Florida. This is not Dooley's team. This is a confident team that looks to be well coached. Go Vols!

 

[Grand Vol]

It's amazing how the history has deflated our confidence. We have every chance of beating Florida this year. Even if we do lose to Oregon. I know all of you guys have been listening to CBJ talking about fighting through adversity. We will NOT be looking for Rommel in Florida. This is not Dooley's team. This is a confident team that looks to be well coached. Go Vols!

I don't see it as a confidence issue, but more as a realistic look at our players. With the exception of the O line and the running backs, we have a whole team worth of underclassmen or first year starters that are still learning how to play at the next level. And our defense is in relatively the same boat.

I don't think there is a team out there we couldn't go toe to toe with on our best day, but let's face facts here, the talent CBJ has is still being forged out and refined into top grade players. It'll take time, but that's why I predict we'll end up upsetting a top 25 team and dropping a game to an opponent we aren't supposed to. They are still raw to an extent, but getting into form pretty well. And as coach says brick by brick, I think the seasoning and proficiency they get this year will really shine on next years schedule.