Recruiting Forum Football Talk III

[SweetasSoda]

It is deeply ingrained in Americans and even more so in Tennesseans I think. We could not really be worried about something and then someone says we can't have it or unjustly try to take it from us. Then the stubborn pride wells up and you will have to pry whatever it is from our cold dead fingers because we will fight and die for it.

Absolutely

 

[JCVol00]

I dont think we will beat Pitt tbh, they return a ton of talent and finished the year strong by winning 3 out of 4 of their final games by an average of 24 points.

 

[SoilVol]

It is deeply ingrained in Americans and even more so in Tennesseans I think. We could not really be worried about something and then someone says we can't have it or unjustly try to take it from us. Then the stubborn pride wells up and you will have to pry whatever it is from our cold dead fingers because we will fight and die for it.

Living this truth rn lol. I couldn't decide if I wanted to go into industry or get my PhD. I mentioned it to my advisor (who was an absolute wench) amd she said, "Uh, no offense but you'd get lucky just to get accepted into a program. I'm not sure you're cut out to finish one either."

So, I got accepted into 4/4 programs and at the 2nd/3rd best program/school in my field. Mostly because people continue to tell me I can't. But my old deptartment at UT was overjoyed for me. Go Vols.

 

[Rishvol]

Living this truth rn lol. I couldn't decide if I wanted to go into industry or get my PhD. I mentioned it to my advisor (who was an absolute wench) amd she said, "Uh, no offense but you'd get lucky just to get accepted into a program. I'm not sure you're cut out to finish one either."

So, I got accepted into 4/4 programs and at the 2nd/3rd best program/school in my field. Mostly because people continue to tell me I can't. But my old deptartment at UT was overjoyed for me. Go Vols.

Couldn't get accepted into the best huh? Pathetic

 

[Sphynx]

I dont think we will beat Pitt tbh, they return a ton of talent and finished the year strong by winning 3 out of 4 of their final games by an average of 24 points.

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The three teams Pitt beat had a combined win total of 11 games for the season... It’s not like they were quality wins.

 

[SweetasSoda]

Living this truth rn lol. I couldn't decide if I wanted to go into industry or get my PhD. I mentioned it to my advisor (who was an absolute wench) amd she said, "Uh, no offense but you'd get lucky just to get accepted into a program. I'm not sure you're cut out to finish one either."

So, I got accepted into 4/4 programs and at the 2nd/3rd best program/school in my field. Mostly because people continue to tell me I can't. But my old deptartment at UT was overjoyed for me. Go Vols.

The comment above said we can't beat Pitt lol.

 

[m1al]

When I read the OP I thought he was joking. Im amazed at the people that think that is the renovations.

Are you? Really?....

 

[UTSuave’]

Anyone got the odds on Tony V..possibly leaving asking for a friend..because I love this feeling of 95.kinda want it to linger for the rest of our days

 

[m1al]

It is just further evidence of a long held assumption of mine that has been firmly proven over the last year and a half..

People are stupid...

And they drive cars and vote....

 

[Smokeytom]

Pretty sure I’ve seen that guy before believe that’s in NWA. Fayetteville-Bentonville area has a pretty big homeless guy problem

 

[volbeast33]

I dont think we will beat Pitt tbh, they return a ton of talent and finished the year strong by winning 3 out of 4 of their final games by an average of 24 points.

Bring them on....... they will have a hard time keeping up with our speed.

 

[Catbone]

Don't do this Cat.

98-1 VOLS BIT**

 

[PlanetVolunteer]

I dont think we will beat Pitt tbh, they return a ton of talent and finished the year strong by winning 3 out of 4 of their final games by an average of 24 points.

They do not return a ton of talent by any stretch of the imagination
By week 2 they are going to be fresh into trying to fill a bunch of holes on defense and their offense stinks.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/athlon...rgh-football-panthers-2021-spring-preview?amp
Pitt will be decent, but we should have a pretty good chance of winning that one.

 

[GoBigOrange86]

I dont think we will beat Pitt tbh, they return a ton of talent and finished the year strong by winning 3 out of 4 of their final games by an average of 24 points.

I think that game determines the trajectory of our season. Win and we can get to 7 or 8. Lose and I think 4 or 5 is likelier. I’m coming up for that one.

 

[Batman1948]

Then why was everyone saying better to lose quick in the SEC tournament lol?

Cause they're dumb a$$es

 

[Batman1948]

And they drive cars and vote....

Some even vote early and often

 

[Smyrna ATL Vol]

I’m ready for a championship today. Let’s go

 

[headhunter15]

Neat little piece of Vol footage here.

 

[HalfullVol]

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The three teams Pitt beat had a combined win total of 11 games for the season... It’s not like they were quality wins.

Context Matters !!

well done!

 

[Christian Lowe]

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The three teams Pitt beat had a combined win total of 11 games for the season... It’s not like they were quality wins.

That’s an average of 3.6 wins per season. We won 3. So by that logic, we should be a team they beat by 24 too

 

[butchna]

Would love to see this some day.

 

[Vols4us]

Since the Pitt game seems to be a key in a 6-6 season or better, my TL;dr overview...

Pitt was 5-5 in the ACC and got blown out by the best two teams - Clemson and ND. UT was 3-7 in the SEC and got blown out by the best teams as well - just more best teams in the SEC than in the ACC. So a 5-5 ACC team is probably the equivalent of a 3-7 SEC team.

UT changed its coaching staff. Pitt did not. So expect Pitt to do more of what they were already doing, just trying to it better. Pitt was #58 at 29 PPG Scoring and Total O was #79 at 380 YPG. They were #20 in Total D at 339 YPG and #37 at 25 PPG for Scoring D.

UT's stats are not particularly relevant due to the coaching and scheme changes. FWIW Total D was #65 and Scoring D was #69. So we have to look at the UCF O to gain insight. They were #8 in Scoring O and #2 in Total O. So it comes down to how well the O scheme and uptempo system are adapted as the D is likely to remain about the same and give up 30 PPG.

I give no consideration for returning starters, incoming signees, etc. for either team. If you go by recruiting class talent ratings Pitt is not nearly as talented coming out of HS. They gain by having consistency and knowing expectations with the current staff.

My take is the uptempo, wide open balanced attack O scheme will cause Pitt's D some problems, especially with their depth. We have experienced talent on the O and the QB competition should strongly improve the performance at that position. So, I am seeing a 35 PPG average performance for the season, partially because of our weaker schedule that includes Pitt. If the D stays at 30 PPG average and Pitt stays near to their scoring average of 2020 - all of it tells me we should win by a TD.

But the Vol fan in me says we boat race them.

 

[Christian Lowe]

Would love to see this some day.

Same guy who literally beat his manager half to death when he was with the rangers. Guy was in the hospital for a week and needed plastic surgery to repair his face

 

[butchna]

Same guy who literally beat his manager half to death when he was with the rangers. Guy was in the hospital for a week and needed plastic surgery to repair his face

Nah...just what I posted.

 

[Dooby15]