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Admittedly not an insider but I have a buddy who was formerly an equipment manager at bama. We are out in Knox with his friends, some of who are still on the manager “staff”. Exact quote: “Bryce is playing, but he’s 80% at best”. I just bet 1k on VAWLS B*TCH, everyone else do what they like with this info.
 
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berryvol said:
Admittedly not an insider but I have a buddy who was formerly an equipment manager at bama. We are out in Knox with his friends, some of who are still on the manager “staff”. Exact quote: “Bryce is playing, but he’s 80% at best”. I just bet 1k on VAWLS B*TCH, everyone else do what they like with this info.
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I thought about betting a grand...
 
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butchna said:
Full on “our idiot kicker got likkered up!” mode. 😏
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I don't think it's quite that bad but I do think he's a bit tired of getting tagged with it and really, I don't blame him for getting a bit irritated with it but he's got to remember that he's not an everyday dude. Whenever he speaks people listen and many take what he has to say seriously. No one cares or takes it seriously when Joe and Jane Random say "I love Peyton but he's bad luck for our Vols."

That's the kind of burden everyone who is in the public eye has to bear to one degree or another. People can and will say dumb or thoughtless things about you but you have to always be mindful that what you say carries weight and because of that you and your words must be far more measured than the aforementioned Joe and Jane.
 
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MemphisVol3 said:
The ref thing could go one of two ways. Sankey wants at least two SEC teams capable of making the playoffs. With Bryce’s status in the air moving forward, the refs may call the game mostly even with us and them getting equal favorability. Us and UGA are the likely two protected teams moving forward because if Bryce goes down, you can pretty much rule Bama out. Milroe isn’t enough to carry them to the playoffs.
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Doubt it. If they beat us then they most likely run the table and get in the playoffs with or without an SECCG win. Mississippi State is the only other team they have left that stands a chance. Bama and UGA will be protected as the two frontrunner. Sankey doesn't want to risk us beating Bama, then losing to UGA and UGA giving Bama a second loss in Atlanta. We could theoretically, and probably should, get a playoff bid in that scenario but if the committee has to choose between an 11-1 Tennessee team and a 12-0 Clemson in the ACC, a 12-0 USC or UCLA, or an 11-1 Michigan or Penn. State then we get left out.

Most likely playoff teams are Ohio State, UGA, Clemson and an undefeated PAC 12 or Big 12 champion. Then comes a one loss Bama. Next would be a one loss Texas, OK State, Michigan or PSU. We would be down the list if we don't go undefeated or win the SECC with only one loss. I think this is going to be a year that the SEC only gets one team in the playoffs. The rest of the country is sick of 2 SEC teams + OSU and Clemson. It doesn't matter how difficult our schedule is or how deserving we are....it will be political based on generating TV viewers.
 
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A short 310 miles separate the campuses in Tuscaloosa and Knoxville, as a hot rivalry renews in what is known as the Third Saturday in October.
This series between Alabama and Tennessee has been dominated by Nick Saban since his hiring as head coach for the Crimson Tide. Meanwhile, the Volunteers haven’t downed the Tide since 2006.
The hatred runs deep, dating long before former national champion coach Phillip Fulmer supplied the NCAA with information about violations within the Alabama program.
Fast forward to the present, where the Volunteers have one of the best offenses in the nation led by head coach Josh Heupel. At 21.3 seconds per play, Tennessee has the ability to move the chains on the ground or through the air at a rapid pace.
That pace worked against Heupel last season in Tuscaloosa, as Alabama dominated in a 52-24 rout. The Crimson Tide haven’t been toppled by a pure tempo team since a second consecutive loss to Ole Miss in 2015.
If Tennessee upsets Georgia later in the season, this game could be a preview of the 2022 SEC Championship.


Alabama Crimson Tide
Headlines around the country surround the health of Alabama quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Bryce Young.
The sophomore took an awkward fall against Arkansas, resulting in an AC joint sprain that lingered through Week 7 preparations for Tennessee. A typical recovery period for this injury lasts two-to-four weeks, and kickoff against the Vols comes just 14 days after Young left the field against the Razorbacks.
Freshman backup Jalen Milroe took over duties under center last week, unleashing a bonanza of zone-read rushing attempts against a poor Texas A&M run defense.
Milroe struggled to protect the ball both on the ground and through the air. The Texas native fumbled twice and committed five turnover-worthy plays in the passing game.
No matter which direction Saban goes at the quarterback position, the Heisman winner could be limited in downfield passing, while the freshman backup has severe issues in Havoc Allowed.
The great news for the Crimson Tide is a defense that’s peaking in the heart of the SEC schedule. Alabama ranks top-15 in nearly every advanced statistical category. No team has reached 375 total yards on this defense, including Texas and Arkansas.
Defensive coordinator Pete Golding has turned in his best effort yet in tackle grading, as Alabama ranks third nationally in that category while promoting a top-30 defense in explosiveness allowed.
Preseason Heisman dark horse Will Anderson has amped up his game of late, recording 10 pressures against Texas A&M’s offensive line.



Tennessee Volunteers
Several questions surrounding Tennessee were answered after a bye week leading up to kickoff at LSU.
The Volunteers were without the services of offensive tackle Gerald Mincey and wide receiver Cedric Tillman. Tennessee suffered at the left tackle position with Jeremiah Crawford as the starter, but Mincey is expected to be back to bolster the trench.
Tillman represents the most explosive target on the team for quarterback Hendon Hooker. While Bru McCoy and Ramel Keyton have filled in, only Jalin Hyatt averages more than two yards per route run outside of Tillman.


Running backs Jabari Small and Jaylen Wright dominated the LSU defense, combining for more than five yards per carry.
The ability to stay in standard downs has been key for Heupel, as the Volunteers stay in these situations at the fifth-highest rate nationally with the sixth-highest Success Rate.
While the offense has been rolling in standard downs, the defense has seen its ups and downs in recent games.
Tennessee improved its coverage grade after the LSU game and now ranks 118th, per PFF. With a benign pass rush and a below-average Havoc rating, the Volunteers defense has excelled at stopping the run and regressed against the pass.
A rank of 96th in Passing Downs Success Rate ensures opposing offenses rack up plenty of first downs. Tennessee sits 117th in opponent first downsthrough the air, which places the biggest handicap for this game on which quarterback starts for Alabama.

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PFF Tackling349PFF Coverage12118SP+ Special Teams2147Seconds per Play25.8 (51)21.3 (6)Rush Rate54.7% (60)58.4% (30) Data via CollegeFootballData.com (CFBD), FootballOutsiders, SP+, Pro Football Focus and SportSource Analytics.
Alabama vs. Tennessee Betting Pick
Handicapping quarterback injuries can be a tireless event with no clear information until after kickoff. In Alabama’s case, there’s a clear sign of what the offense will look like depending on the signal caller.
If Milroe gets the start, it heavily favors a Tennessee defense that has been stout against the run. The Volunteers rank top-10 in Defensive Stuff Rate and Rushing Success Rate, holding LSU’s zone read with Jayden Daniels to just 55 yards on the ground.
Although the Action Network projection on the total lies in the 70s with Young starting for Alabama, an under at 65 or better is the play if the Milroe ground attack takes over.
Even if Young is healthy enough to play this game, the downfield passing has question marks. Ja’Corey Brooks and Kobe Prentice are the only targets with more than two yards per route run, as the Tide’s past explosive passing game has not been part of this 2022 squad’s identity.
The best weapon for Bama has been Jahmyr Gibbs out of the backfield, bringing a negative number in average depth of target and relying on missed tackles from the defense.
The Action Network projection with Young is Alabama -10.
There are a number of advantages for the Tide outside of the quarterback concerns. Terrion Arnold and Kool-Aid McKinstry are two of the highest-graded secondary players, per PFF.
Meanwhile, both Anderson and Chris Braswell rank top-25 in pass rush productivity, while Tennessee trails in defensive grades in terms of coverage and generating pressure.
The execution plan is clear: Back an Alabama team that can get the ball to explosive targets with Young. But if Milroe takes his second start, look for an under at the key number of 65.
Pick: Alabama -7 (If Young Plays) · Under 65 (If Milroe Plays)
 
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Devo182 said:
You do realize over half of the human population is just trying to scrape by, economically and sustenance wise, right?

"A very large portion of the world's population" shows how clearly skewed your view is. Most of humanity doesn't even have time for all the higher-level actualization politics. We are privileged to even rise that high on Maslow's hierarchy in the upper echelon of 1st world societies.
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Ok..freaks are ruining everything.
 
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UTMVol76 said:
The country itself is good. The government and many people are jack wagons.
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We took two trips to Cali last year and I found out that working class people in rural California are just like the rest of us. I had a lot of great conversations with some great folks, and I felt really sorry for them.
 
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