'22 Recruiting Forum: Official Alabama Pregame/Game Thread

#253
#253
Glitch said:
No. That tells the bammers that beating them is likely a fluke or one time event. In reality it is going to be standard operating procedure to whip them up one side and down the other for the foreseeable future. Don't give them any hint that they will be able to beat us any time in the near future.
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F what the Bammers think!!
Rush the MF like we just won a NC!
 
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#256
#256
Glitch said:
See. Nick just needed the proper motivation of a killer game thread that would compete against his to finalize his prediction. @Weezer can suck it!
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You'd like that wouldn't you? You're a sick pervert! Get help!
 
#258
#258
My parents worked hard, mom at a department store, dad was a farmer. We never had a lot, but never were without. I grew up loving the Vols and my dad always let me watch the UT games even when there was work to be done on the farm. He'd come in periodically and ask what the score was or how they were doing.

For my 16th birthday, they got me a ticket to UT-Bama 1996 and arranged for me to go. As you all know, it had an amazing conclusion and was a great game.

My dad died 8 weeks ago and this will be the first UT-Bama game since I started watching the Vols that I won't get to talk with him about the game win or lose.

And therein is the point I guess of my rambling, there's something about these games, these moments, that knit people together in joy or sorrow like few other things in this world do. It's a Saturday in October that has history for all who ever played or coached, but it's also a time for us as fans to look back and remember moments, feelings, and loved ones who are gone, as well as, looking ahead and dreaming about the future.

I'll be watching with my wife and 5 kids from our living room tomorrow. We will be cheering like we are in Neyland and I'll be thinking about the 96' game, and I'll be thinking about my dad and I'll be grateful for what sports can do when they are at their best.

Go Vols!
 
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#259
#259
nicksjuzunk said:
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The Vols are rolling. In spite of LSU fans thumping their chest about their environment, the Tennessee fans were inexplicably more vocal throughout the game, with Rocky Top ringing through the stadium and the traveling contingency eventually took over the house as disappointed Tiger fans headed out mid-third quarter to drown their sorrows in corn dogs. This week is no small task. In fact, it is the largest of all CFB tasks... Alabama with a strong seasoning of rivalry on top. Are you ready?

Keys to Victory:

1. Recovery: The biggest variable in this contest comes down to a simple question... "Can Bryce Young play, and play at his pre-injury level?" To me, the answer to this question is a 10 point difference in a game which appears to be on line for a tight margin of victory/defeat. Young rested this past week and according to some, should be ready for Tennessee, but nothing is certain, and it may be a bit of misdirection from Alabama. The other big question mark regards Tennessee wide receiver Cedric Tillman. The target has been to have him back by Bama. However, I don't think he will be effective if he plays and will be better served continuing to recover. The training staff makes more dollar bills than I, so expect them to make the call. Tillman's presence, or lack thereof is a 4 point swing, IMO. So there are 14 points that are dependent on who can and cannot play. Each team would love to claim those 14 points.

2. Bench Brooks: Tennessee's explosive offense has been a spectacle this year. Punter Paxton Brooks has only punted 11 times. That's 2.2 per game! Alabama punter James Burnip has punted 18 times, for a 3.0 per game average, for context. When both teams can score like wild monkeys (AL 44.3, TN 46.8), keeping your punter on the sideline will be key in keeping points high.

3. Turnover Turn on: It's simple... Tennessee is +1.0 in turnover margin. Alabama is -.83. If that stat holds up and the Vols find themselves at +2 in turnovers, that's swell.

4. Redder Zone: Tennessee has scored 100% of the time in the red zone this year, with 78% of those scores being touchdowns. Alabama has scored only 85% of the time, but has a higher TD ratio at 89%, with one more visit to the redzone. What does that mean? Tennessee has settled for more FG's in the redzone. Finding the edge in maximizing scoring opportunities should be huge. Tennessee will need to finish drives and tighten up when Bama gets in the redzone. Holding them to field goal attempts is not automatic either, with Bama FB kicker Will Reichard is statistically the best kicker in Bama history but he's only 70% on the year, going 1/4 over the last two weeks. Vol fans will hope that he is in his own head and that we can force more of those 7 point touchdowns into 3 point attempts. Redzone scoring will be huge.

5. A Tale of Two Secondaries: Tennessee and Alabama match-up surprisingly similarly in multiple categories, but there is a glaring difference... passing yards allowed. Tennessee nearly doubles Alabama's 166 yards allowed by giving up 307 yards per game. This pukes me. The Vols have not faced a secondary this talented, nor a passing attack this talented. Both are going to be maxed out, and I'm not sure if we can match-up if Bryce Young is throwing the ball. Throwing for over 400 is almost a given if he is healthy. On the other side, Tennessee wide receivers have done an excellent job and Hooker has taken care of the ball. Can they continue to perform against one of the best secondaries in the nation?

6. 40 or Bust: This game will see over 75 points if Tennessee is going to win. An interesting dive into the scoring offense of Alabama's "better" opponents shows that they generally hold pretty close to their scoring average vs. the Crimson Tide. This is the case with A&M and Arkansas. Texas lost their QB early which totally changed the trajectory of that game... and they still should have won. Utah State and UL Monroe are tied for 112 in scoring offense, so there is not much to see there and you should never expect Vandy to do anything more than soil their britches against Bama. Tennessee averages 46.8. They will need them, because Bama will not be below 40 if Young plays.

Prediction:

Tennessee fans were electric for the Florida game. They will surpass that energy to begin the game, but the Vols will need to establish a lead or be within a score to keep the fans from losing hope. We've been through a lot, and it's easy to see things going the way they usually go... especially in the cursed 3:30 CBS time slot. This has the potential to be the biggest Tennessee victory since... shoot... maybe Florida 2001. There is no doubt Tennessee CAN win this game, but it is my opinion that they still need things to go their way. Alabama has not been flawless and if they make mistakes and Tennessee doesn't, they will be positioned well. All eyes will be on Knoxville this weekend and Tennessee could announce "We're back" without it being premature. It would absolutely be a program changing statement of a game. Right now, it's too early to predict. So much of this depends on who lines up at QB for Bama and whether Tillman looks 100%. I'm taking the conservative way out and deferring my prediction until we learn more about the status of Bryce Young and Tillman.

TN 41
Bama 37
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How many recruits are expected in for tomorrow?
 
#261
#261
I say we all drive down to the nearest hospital in Alabama after the game and tell them we have had an erection that has lasted more than four hours. When they ask if we took Viagra we say no! Tennessee just whooped the Crimson Turds!
 
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#270
#270
smokeyhuntsgators said:
Blitz, blitz, blitz and more blitz
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Yes?

Goooooooood morning, Volnation! For the first time in a decade and a half, they’re scared. They won’t admit it, but it’s there. You can see it in their eyes...the gut churning, incessant, gnawing fear. “What if we can’t keep up with Tennessee?” “I hope Bryce plays or I just don’t think we can win.” “I really don’t have a good feeling about this game!”

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

There are Bama fans in their early 20s that will be crushed if we win today. They didn’t live through our dominance in the 90s. They don’t know that his is how it’s supposed to be. They don’t know...but they’ll learn. This isn’t the Tennessee teams of their youth. This Volunteer team is perfectly capable of winning this game. Oh, and the outcome of this one doesn’t change that in the least. If we lose today, we’re still capable of beating them, and will be for many years to come.

So there’s a change in the air today, ladies and gentlemen. Grab a cup of coffe on this brisk morning, step outside to watch the big ol’ orange sun rise, and breathe in deeply. You’ll smell the scent of their fear, and how sweet it is!
 
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#273
#273
Gilbert said:
Man I’m anxious this morning. Even with a loss I know we have everything in front of us and everything to play for.

However, I just want this Bama albatross off of our backs. Anybody associated with UT football deserves it after wandering through the wildness so long. It needs to end today.
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Agreed.
 
#274
#274
Can’t decide. Want the Vols to win by as much as possible. Not sure we have the defensive personnel to stop bama.
I am going with my heart because I can’t pick bama ever. 35-31.
 
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