Recruiting Football Talk VIII

This. We need to see this team truly stress tested before getting too high. Now, if Tennessee just wants to blow everybody out, I'm good with that. How does Nico do when it's really close? How do the receivers perform under tighter pressure? This weekend should tell us a lot. If Tennessee underperforms, I'll be surprised and my BVS will be activated.
 
I honestly can’t remember the last time we were going on the road to an extreme hostile environment against a ranked team where I had 100% confidence in a win. Even 2022 LSU I was skeptical. 2022 UGA I knew would be tough. It’s fun to be excited the week up to it rather than nervous and anxious. I’m sure nearing kickoff the nerves will creep in as they should, but it’s refreshing to really expect a win rather than having to talk yourself into it.
It’s what bourbon is for.
 
This. We need to see this team truly stress tested before getting too high. Now, if Tennessee just wants to blow everybody out, I'm good with that. How does Nico do when it's really close? How do the receivers perform under tighter pressure? This weekend should tell us a lot. If Tennessee underperforms, I'll be surprised and my BVS will be activated.
Yea I'm not going to go full blown blowout this Saturday night vs Oklahoma. I'm going to go conservative and say .

31-21 Vols.
 
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The BVS in me hates all the talk about the game and all the folks picking UT. That being said, that talk comes when you're winning and that talk makes zero difference for elite teams. If we're elite, then it doesn't matter. For some reason I don't think it matters to this team. Looking forward to the game.
 
Oklahoma starting offensive line this year has consisted of three first year transfers and if they get their starting center back this week, that will make four. Their starting left tackle is on his 3rd team. Two of the four transferred up from the G5 level (their starting center and right guard). The lone non transfer starter is playing out of position at left guard. If their starting center is still out, the guy who has been playing is a redshirt freshman who has only played against Temple, Houston, Tulane and Arkansas State last season in garbage time. I don't see Oklahoma getting in a offensive rhythm against our defensive line.
 
I am happy that Tennessee is having the kind of success that justifies raising ticket prices. I am dismayed that, like with many luxuries, it's becoming unreachable for people of more modest means. The stadium will never want for fans, but I wish more folks could get in the door. It's a hell of an experience every time.

The canaries have been chirping on growing economic inequalities for decades now and nobody wanted to listen. Going against their own financial interests. Here we are. A world for the elite.
 

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