Sooner fan really looking forward to the game

[Vol in Buckeye Land]

Thanks for the only reasoned response thus far.

Henry Ford is incorrect though. The best predictor of future performance is recent past performance. At some point of time, the trend may shift, but absent that evidence the past is the best predictor.

And I see a larger sample size of Tennessee struggling with big games, especially on the road. I like the matchup on paper, but I’ve liked those matchups on paper a lot over the past few years.

Perhaps this will be the game where the trend begins to shift.

I would argue that recent history is exactly what my post outlined for you . Could you provide an example of a road game over the last three years where UT had a similarly clear advantage and lost? Florida in 23 doesn’t count; we had struggled against Peay and were missing Cooper Mays. South Carolina 2022, sure. But there were likely extenuating circumstances there.

 

[DC_Vol]

I would argue that recent history is exactly what my post outlined for you . Could you provide an example of a road game over the last three years where UT had a similarly clear advantage and lost? Florida in 23 doesn’t count; we had struggled against Peay and were missing Cooper Mays. South Carolina 2022, sure. But there were likely extenuating circumstances there.

We haven’t had a big road game this year.

There’s Missouri and Florida last year.

USC in 2022 should have been a blowout despite injuries.

All road games, all games we had the superior talent, and all games where we shat the bed in the big moment.

 

[Vol in Buckeye Land]

We haven’t had a big road game this year.

There’s Missouri and Florida last year.

USC in 2022 should have been a blowout despite injuries.

All road games, all games we had the superior talent, and all games where we shat the bed in the big moment.

Mizzou was a clearly superior team to us last year. This Oklahoma team has shown nothing comparable to that Mizzou team. I had zero confidence going into that game. UF and 22 SC I already addressed.

 

[DC_Vol]

Mizzou was a clearly superior team to us last year. This Oklahoma team has shown nothing comparable to that Mizzou team. I had zero confidence going into that game. UF and 22 SC I already addressed.

We were 2 point favorites going into the Missouri game and got torched.

We can make excuses after the fact as to why we really lost on and on. I bet I could go dig up the thread from pre Florida, pre Missouri, and pre South Carolina…and it would look almost exactly like this one.

I love CJH and I love this team, but they have failed in the majority of big moments on the road. It’s undeniable.

I’ll wait to see some evidence of change before all the bravado I see in this thread.

If I’m wrong and this is a blowout, come bump this. I’ll happily admit times are changing.

 

[Volnanza]

We were 2 point favorites going into the Missouri game and got torched.

We can make excuses after the fact as to why we really lost on and on. I bet I could go dig up the thread from pre Florida, pre Missouri, and pre South Carolina…and it would look almost exactly like this one.

I love CJH and I love this team, but they have failed in the majority of big moments on the road. It’s undeniable.

I’ll wait to see some evidence of change before all the bravado I see in this thread.

If I’m wrong and this is a blowout, come bump this. I’ll happily admit times are changing.

I don't quite understand this attitude that "others" need to prove things to me before I ..... Man. If you cannot see that times have already changed then that's on you. The train has left the station and you missed it. The good news is that there are many stops on the way for more passengers.

 

[butchna]

We were 2 point favorites going into the Missouri game and got torched.

We can make excuses after the fact as to why we really lost on and on. I bet I could go dig up the thread from pre Florida, pre Missouri, and pre South Carolina…and it would look almost exactly like this one.

I love CJH and I love this team, but they have failed in the majority of big moments on the road. It’s undeniable.

I’ll wait to see some evidence of change before all the bravado I see in this thread.

If I’m wrong and this is a blowout, come bump this. I’ll happily admit times are changing.

 

[DC_Vol]

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one of the greatest flicks of all time.

 

[fairdinkem]

Injuries $uck for any team but you've gotta' play on. Everyone of the players we put on the field have a scholarship and are expected to perform to OU standards. If we win, great, if we lose, no bueno, but I will come here to congratulate UT. It's what you do.

 

[aRmo]

Injuries $uck for any team but you've gotta' play on. Everyone of the players we put on the field have a scholarship and are expected to perform to OU standards. If we win, great, if we lose, no bueno, but I will come here to congratulate UT. It's what you do.

Will Brooks is a walk on. So not everyone of the players we put on the field have a scholarship

 

[fairdinkem]

Will Brooks is a walk on. So not everyone of the players we put on the field have a scholarship

Hope he gets one.

 

[volmanjr]

We were 2 point favorites going into the Missouri game and got torched.

We can make excuses after the fact as to why we really lost on and on. I bet I could go dig up the thread from pre Florida, pre Missouri, and pre South Carolina…and it would look almost exactly like this one.

I love CJH and I love this team, but they have failed in the majority of big moments on the road. It’s undeniable.

I’ll wait to see some evidence of change before all the bravado I see in this thread.

If I’m wrong and this is a blowout, come bump this. I’ll happily admit times are changing.

No doubt on the road they haven't shined as bright but don't forget clearing the LSU stands by the 3rd qtr and owning kroger field and there was plenty of bravado in those pregame threads as well just part of a fan board

 

[DC_Vol]

I don't quite understand this attitude that "others" need to prove things to me before I ..... Man. If you cannot see that times have already changed then that's on you. The train has left the station and you missed it. The good news is that there are many stops on the way for more passengers.

It will change once the record shows it’s changed. Your feelings about the outcome of the game before it’s played is irrelevant. It’s not about being “on the train” or “off the train”.

We can go dig up similar threads before some of the stinkers I referenced earlier.

I just think this road game in Norman is going to be a dog fight. Would love it to be a blowout, but I’m not as confident as some of you fellas.

 

[DC_Vol]

No doubt on the road they haven't shined as bright but don't forget clearing the LSU stands by the 3rd qtr and owning kroger field and there was plenty of bravado in those pregame threads as well just part of a fan board

That’s what I’m talking about! Need much more of that. My second favorite game in the CJH era.

 

[LouderVol]

As Henry Ford said (and I don’t usually think this quote applies but this is an exception), history is bunk. Look at the two teams and what they’ve done so far. The 2024 Tennessee Volunteers football team have given me no reason to doubt them. Meanwhile the Sooners have done little to inspire confidence.

Consider: Navy’s offense had 32 more total yards against Temple in week two than OU’s offense did in week one. Navy was 5-13 on third down against the Owls, while OU was 1-12.

In week 2, Houston actually outgained OU, 318 to 249, and held the mighty Sooners to 75 rushing yards. This same defense that held OU under the century mark surrendered 195 on the ground to UNLV the week prior, and 308 yards total.

Now OU’s strength is their defense, I can hear you saying. Their rush defense was certainly stingy, giving up 58 yards to UH on the ground. They also surrendered a modest 260 passing yards. Meanwhile, UNLV held Houston to just 209 passing yards and thirty-eight rushing. They were also marginally better against the Cougars on third down, holding them to just 2-15, while OU’s defense got off the field at a still-high rate, holding UH to 4-15 on 3rd.

It’s a small sample size, but I will trust the on-field results over the logo on the helmet. On one side you have a team that has steamrolled everything in front of it thus far, including an absolute shellacking of a supposed ACC title contender without having to use the vertical passing game. On the other you have an offense that’s struggling to find itself and an offensive line that can’t establish itself against vastly inferior competition, and a defense that hasn’t been meaningfully tested at all. If UT comes into Norman focused and sharp (and I have no reason to expect otherwise), this will be a beatdown.

the transitory property rarely works in football. individual match ups, and day of factors can play a huge part.

I believe one of their fans said they were getting one of their OL back, Cade Mays and Florida shows how much a single OL can matter to a team.

will it make a difference? who knows, but I don't share the confidence I had against NCST for our game against OU.

 

[PEPPERJAX]

the transitory property rarely works in football. individual match ups, and day of factors can play a huge part.

I believe one of their fans said they were getting one of their OL back, Cade Mays and Florida shows how much a single OL can matter to a team.

will it make a difference? who knows, but I don't share the confidence I had against NCST for our game against OU.

Agreed on the transitory property, however weaknesses or vulnerable units of a football team don’t change that much. For instance, Western Carolina exposed NC State’s OL and racked up quite a few TFLs. That had to give our coaches and players a bunch of confidence along with being able to devise a game plan for attacking the Wolfpack’s OL.

Houston giving Oklahoma’s OL all they wanted bodes really well for the Vols. I know the season is young and tougher teams are ahead but as of right now, UT appears to have fewer weaknesses than the sooners. With that being said, Nico throwing ill advised passes is the biggest worry right now. The good news is that his play making ability negated those mistakes in his last performance. The defense also made things much easier for him too. As we face better opponents, I feel that the secondary will still have more issues than any other unit. Luckily, they are much more athletic and faster this year.

 

[The Vin Man]

We were 2 point favorites going into the Missouri game and got torched.

We can make excuses after the fact as to why we really lost on and on. I bet I could go dig up the thread from pre Florida, pre Missouri, and pre South Carolina…and it would look almost exactly like this one.

I love CJH and I love this team, but they have failed in the majority of big moments on the road. It’s undeniable.

I’ll wait to see some evidence of change before all the bravado I see in this thread.

If I’m wrong and this is a blowout, come bump this. I’ll happily admit times are changing.

We’ve all experienced the decade-long UT PTSD you’re feeling. This team is built differently. For the first time in a while we have quality depth in all position groups, including a strong upperclassmen presence and an extremely talented young QB. Hopefully, it all comes together like it did in baseball.

 

[chuckiepoo]

We’ve all experienced the decade-long UT PTSD you’re feeling. This team is built differently. For the first time in a while we have quality depth in all position groups, including a strong upperclassmen presence and an extremely talented young QB. Hopefully, it all comes together like it did in baseball.

NCST started four graduates and a sophomore LT on their O-line. Stout.

 

[DaddyChad]

Understand it’s likely an unpopular opinion, but it’s mine nonetheless. I don’t understand all the confidence in Tennessee winning this game easily.

It’s a prime time game in a rowdy road environment. Tennessee doesn’t have a history of performing well in these types of games.

I would love to be proven wrong, but I think this is going to be a tough W.

Particularly bad matchup imo for OU. Quite simply their Oline has to come together and play their best game. Nico gets so much attention but our Dline is what will get us to the playoffs if we’re going to get there

 

[Ned Ray McWorkher]

NCST started four graduates and a sophomore LT on their O-line. Stout.

At no point in time did their line look experienced or talented.

 

[VFL-82-JP]

You know, I keep seeing the title of this thread, and it's making me wonder:

Are there any Sooner fans who are really looking forward to this game? Still?

Go Vols!

 

[BelievetheHeup2022]

Injuries $uck for any team but you've gotta' play on. Everyone of the players we put on the field have a scholarship and are expected to perform to OU standards. If we win, great, if we lose, no bueno, but I will come here to congratulate UT. It's what you do.

So you’ve been a prick for the most part and now you want to wave a white flag? I was in Norman in 2014. I left thinking their fans were pretty cool. You clowns deserve whatever comes your way. Enjoy your stay in the SEC

 

[Ned Ray McWorkher]

You know, I keep seeing the title of this thread, and it's making me wonder:

Are there any Sooner fans who are really looking forward to this game? Still?

Go Vols!

Only the one's who are betting on Tennessee.

 

[fairdinkem]

So you’ve been a prick for the most part and now you want to wave a white flag? I was in Norman in 2014. I left thinking their fans were pretty cool. You clowns deserve whatever comes your way. Enjoy your stay in the SEC

Nope, I have just posted facts. You don't like them, your problem. I'm not waving any kind of surrender flag. When my friends go fishing, trolling is our absolute go-to winner. Look at how many fish this little trolling trip has netted. Catch & release only though. Your program is top class, too bad most of your fans aren't. Let's play. I'll honor my pledge.

 

[BelievetheHeup2022]

Nope, I have just posted facts. You don't like them, your problem. I'm not waving any kind of surrender flag. When my friends go fishing, trolling is our absolute go-to winner. Look at how many fish this little trolling trip has netted. Catch & release only though. Your program is top class, too bad most of your fans aren't. Let's play. I'll honor my pledge.

You posted partial facts that left out context. At least you admit to being a troll. You brought our fans wrath on yourself. This is a Tennessee board. You’re in the jungle clown. We will play, and you will continue to be some fat dork claiming superiority on an anonymous message board.

 

[fairdinkem]

You posted partial facts that left out context. At least you admit to being a troll. You brought our fans wrath on yourself. This is a Tennessee board. You’re in the jungle clown. We will play, and you will continue to be some fat dork claiming superiority on an anonymous message board.

One of those classy fans that swallowed the hook. This conference, as a whole, is big time in all respects of athletics. Not so much in this UT fan forum for the most part. Remember the most dangerous words in the kings english are "always" and "never". I hope some of the mature posters can explain that to the foul mouthed, arrogant & ignorant youngsters. Annonymous posting afforded by the internet merely confirms the historical current claims and recorded history of certain loathed portions of the American society.