Recruiting Forum Football Talk XXIX

[vol2002]

Because they're not in the West

Agreed. Total sign of disrespect.

 

[BigZiti09]

SEC scheduling doesn't even make sense for next week. They have Florida/SC and Tennessee/Kentucky both playing at 12:00. Why would you schedule the teams that have the most riding on each other at the same time?

Because they aren't very compelling matchups.

 

[Outofmyvolcanmind]

Because they aren't very compelling matchups.

In all honesty, those two games represent the most compelling match ups on Saturday in our conference.

 

[BigZiti09]

In all honesty, those two games represent the most compelling match ups on Saturday in our conference.

Tv dictates the time slots and they have a pretty good idea about what will bring in the viewers.

South Carolina and Kentucky do not do that.

Those are the two most compelling games for the fan bases involved but outside of that it's not very exciting for the common fan.

 

[Neyland Law Vol]

What do you think about this. I for one think it is possible and our best shot at an SEC title.

We win out. Auburn also wins out with wins over UGA, non conference cup cake, and then an Iron Bowl upset. If that happens, we play Auburn in Atlanta for the SEC title.

I think this would present a chance for an upset in Atlanta given Auburn will have just won their "super bowl" by beating Bama six days earlier. It's hard to get back up after that high as we know from 2001 (beating UF, then losing in an upset to LSU in the SEC title game).

It could happen!

 

[GoBigOrangeVols]

thoughts from the game;

1. Pregame: Stock & Barrel makes a great burger. If you haven't checked this place out in Market Square and love burgers, brews and bourbon you are missing out.

2. Dobbs and Malone have a lot of chemistry. Malone could have a great Sr season next year.

3. Shortly after Kelly's long TD run, a six year old little boy behind us shouted "Who needs Jalen Hurd now!" Enough said.

4. We are weak at corner.

5. Crowd was exceptional, except for the student section.

6. Callaway needs to return punts from here on out.

7. QD, with protection, could thrive in this offense. Drew Richmond isn't a good pass blocker yet.

8. Great 4 quarter performance in all three phases. I can't recall our last shutout.

9. Babalu next to Mast General Store is a great place and cool addition to the downtown scene. Good margaritas and tacos. Pork belly queso was awesome and cheese cake bites for dessert A+.

 

[BigZiti09]

thoughts from the game;

1. Pregame: Stock & Barrel makes a great burger. If you haven't checked this place out in Market Square and love burgers, brews and bourbon you are missing out.

2. Dobbs and Malone have a lot of chemistry. Malone could have a great Sr season next year.

3. Shortly after Kelly's long TD run, a six year old little boy behind us shouted "Who needs Jalen Hurd now!" Enough said.

4. We are weak at corner.

5. Crowd was exceptional, except for the student section.

6. Callaway needs to return punts from here on out.

7. QD, with protection, could thrive in this offense. Drew Richmond isn't a good pass blocker yet.

8. Great 4 quarter performance in all three phases. I can't recall our last shutout.

9. Babalu next to Mast General Store is a great place and cool addition to the downtown scene. Good margaritas and tacos. Pork belly queso was awesome and cheese cake bites for dessert A+.

1. Get the hurt locker
8. North Texas last year I believe.

 

[JCP201]

What do you think about this. I for one think it is possible and our best shot at an SEC title.

We win out. Auburn also wins out with wins over UGA, non conference cup cake, and then an Iron Bowl upset. If that happens, we play Auburn in Atlanta for the SEC title.

I think this would present a chance for an upset in Atlanta given Auburn will have just won their "super bowl" by beating Bama six days earlier. It's hard to get back up after that high as we know from 2001 (beating UF, then losing in an upset to LSU in the SEC title game).



It could happen!

Yes, and Auburn could have been beaten by Vandy if a call had went their way. That said, I think (besides Bama) the SEC is pretty unpredictable. As Mississippi State and Vandy showed, even the worst teams in the league can play with the top teams on any given Saturday.

 

[JCP201]

Tv dictates the time slots and they have a pretty good idea about what will bring in the viewers.

South Carolina and Kentucky do not do that.

Those are the two most compelling games for the fan bases involved but outside of that it's not very exciting for the common fan.

So Vandy and Mizzou are more compelling as the 3:30 game on SEC network then Florida/SC or Vols/Kentucky?

I disagree.

 

[BigZiti09]

So Vandy and Mizzou are more compelling as the 3:30 game on SEC network then Florida/SC or Vols/Kentucky?

I disagree.

Vandy mizz at 4pm on SECN? That means they are going up against the 3:30 CBS game. That doesn't mean they think it's compelling. It means the opposite.

Example: Tennessee vs Tennessee Tech yesterday.

 

[Neyland Law Vol]

So Vandy and Mizzou are more compelling as the 3:30 game on SEC network then Florida/SC or Vols/Kentucky?

I disagree.

The 4:00 SEC network game is the slot for the worst game of the week. So you are wrong about this.

 

[VolGee4]

Tv dictates the time slots and they have a pretty good idea about what will bring in the viewers.

South Carolina and Kentucky do not do that.

Those are the two most compelling games for the fan bases involved but outside of that it's not very exciting for the common fan.

However, UT gets great ratings. I believe one our CBS games had the highest ratings in several years. Not saying we should be on CBS, but I am a little surprised we aren't a night game.

 

[Outofmyvolcanmind]

Tv dictates the time slots and they have a pretty good idea about what will bring in the viewers.

South Carolina and Kentucky do not do that.

Those are the two most compelling games for the fan bases involved but outside of that it's not very exciting for the common fan.

I did say in our conference

 

[BigZiti09]

I did say in our conference

Well there's your answer.

They don't set game times based around individual fan bases.

Times are set to draw in the most viewers. There's nothing compelling about those teams/games even if it's for the east.

I don't think it's very compelling and I'm a Tennessee fan.

Edit: I think I see what you're saying now. You're saying from a conference standpoint. At this point I don't think anyone really cares much who represents the east though.

 

[Vols4us]

However, UT gets great ratings. I believe one our CBS games had the highest ratings in several years. Not saying we should be on CBS, but I am a little surprised we aren't a night game.

I agree. At worst I thought it would be the deuce in a night game.

 

[GoBigOrangeVols]

The Noon SECN slot is the premier SECN slot. They put pretty good games there to boast ratings for the network.

Remember, it's all about tv money and not the fans these days.

 

[JCP201]

The 4:00 SEC network game is the slot for the worst game of the week. So you are wrong about this.

Okay, so why not one a 12:00 and one a night game?

My point is that the scheduling doesn't make sense. There aren't a whole lot of good games on next week. (Auburn/GA the CBS main game, for example)

 

[Rishvol]

I thought the Alabama/Miss St game was scheduled for SECN noon

 

[BigZiti09]

Okay, so why not one a 12:00 and one a night game?

My point is that the scheduling doesn't make sense. There aren't a whole lot of good games on next week. (Auburn/GA the CBS main game, for example)

Because they put two other games at night.

 

[JCP201]

I thought the Alabama/Miss St game was scheduled for SECN noon

It is on ESPN:

Alabama/Miss state ESPN Noon
Florida/SC (Doesn't give a channel) 12:00
Kentucky/TN 12:00 SECN


Auburn/GA 3:30 CBS
Vandy/Mizzou 3:30 SECN

LSU/Arkansas 7:00 ESPN

Ole Miss/Texas AM 7:30 SECN


Edit: I still say that Vandy/Mizzou would be a better alternate channel team than Florida/SC, especially considering there are SEC championship game implications.. I will shut up now.

 

[Orange Studs]

SO how is Vandy and Mizz at 3:30? And Ole Miss/ Arky at 7 ? The Vandy/Mizz game isn't attractive at all. Is it that they are going against the CBS 3:30?

 

[Vols4us]

It is on ESPN:

Alabama/Miss state ESPN Noon
Florida/SC (Doesn't give a channel) 12:00
Kentucky/TN 12:00 SECN


Auburn/GA 3:30 CBS
Vandy/Mizzou 3:30 SECN

LSU/Arkansas 7:00 ESPN

Ole Miss/Texas AM 7:30 SECN


Edit: I still say that Vandy/Mizzou would be a better alternate channel team than Florida/SC, especially considering there are SEC championship game implications.. I will shut up now.

Without a doubt the worst TV scheduling of the season for the SEC. They have 3 winning programs with strong divisional championship opportunities on for noon games?! Ridiculous.

 

[omghulkhands]

Without a doubt the worst TV scheduling of the season for the SEC. They have 3 winning programs with strong divisional championship opportunities on for noon games?! Ridiculous.

Maybe everyone has to get the 3:30 spot at least once and this is how they kill two birds with one stone?

 

[MockingVol]

I'm so ****ing pissed about this 12pm kickoff

 

[edyeary]

I'm so ****ing pissed about this 12pm kickoff

GO and yell loud. Vols will need the support.