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The Vols are a two point favorite on Canbet.com. That's about what I expected.
 
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Lines are out for college football now?! YES, time to transfer some funds.
 
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(VolinArizona @ Aug 7 said:
<---quietly notices Southern Miss +20.5 @ Florida
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Most season&#39;s I would take that in a heartbeat but SM is going to have a new QB and they need someone to step it up at RB. Also, they are replacing most of the LB corps. That said, I will not be surprised if SM stays within 10 points of UF the entire game.
 
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(VolunteerHillbilly &#064; Aug 7 said:
Most season&#39;s I would take that in a heartbeat but SM is going to have a new QB and they need someone to step it up at RB. Also, they are replacing most of the LB corps. That said, I will not be surprised if SM stays within 10 points of UF the entire game.
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You&#39;re right on with the QB and RB, but are you sure about the LBs? They return 6 of their top 8 and only lose 1 starter.
 
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Has anyone actually seen Cal play??

If they were in the SEC they would be around the middle or bottom of either division. They arent that good. I am expecting a dominant performance by our D.
 
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(checkerboard_charly &#064; Aug 7 said:
Has anyone actually seen Cal play??

If they were in the SEC they would be around the middle or bottom of either division. They arent that good. I am expecting a dominant performance by our D.
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I like ya, but I think you&#39;re wrong. Cal would challenge for each division this season. Last season? 3rd in either one.
 
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(VolinArizona &#064; Aug 7 said:
I like ya, but I think you&#39;re wrong. Cal would challenge for each division this season. Last season? 3rd in either one.
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I cant say that i like you, i dont hate you, just not like. Anyway i disagree 100%.


Maybe i am being optimistic here, but that is my job as a diehard UT fan. They got manhandled by a worthless Oregon St. team. Almost blew the bowl game against BYU. I just dont think they are SEC calibur.
 
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Also i know u are from Pac 10 country and you know more about those teams so i do respect your input on them.


Can u give me some good reason why they have a chance???
 
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(checkerboard_charly &#064; Aug 7 said:
Also i know u are from Pac 10 country and you know more about those teams so i do respect your input on them.
Can u give me some good reason why they have a chance???
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I lived in Knoxville for 22 years. I&#39;ve lived in Arizona for 1 year.

My job as a UT fan isn&#39;t to diminish other teams&#39; talent, but to love my team to no extent. Cal would be a solid SEC team, but UT is better.

Cal has a chance for these reasons:

1. Cal could have just as easily been 9-2 as 7-4. They were NOT manhandled by Oregon State. They lost be 3. (yes, they should have won that game)

2. Tennessee was 5-6 last season as was absolutely terrible on offense. If Tennessee doesn&#39;t improve drastically on that side of the ball, it will negate the PAC 10&#39;s poor overall defense.

3. Cal has talent at every skill position on offense, and is CHOCKED FULL of talent on defense. There are 2 All American talent players on offense (Lynch and Forsett, though Forsett will never get the carries to actually make AA) and 4 on defense (Mebane, Bishop, Mixon, Hughes). If we put too much emphasis on stopping Mebane, Mbakogu and Tafisi will get into the backfield.

4. They return 15 starters. Although I think this stat is overrated, it still has merit. They are more experienced and mature at every position, except offensive line.

Now, CBC, I agree with you that Tennessee should and I predict they WILL win this game against Cal, maybe by more than a touchdown. However, to say Cal has no chance seems kind of over the top.
 
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I know they have a chance. I am actually very worried about them. That worry though comes mainly from what i have heard about them. Not seen. I just see the Pac-10 as USC and a bunch of fillers. I just cant see them matching our talent by any means.



Is Tedford a good coach?? Does he take chances??
 
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(checkerboard_charly &#064; Aug 7 said:
Can u give me some good reason why they have a chance???[/b][/color]
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Just so you know what I was referring to. When you asked the above question, it implied you didn&#39;t think Cal had a chance.

Tedford is a good coach, but his biggest win was against #3 USC in 2003. As a head coach, Cal is 5-5 against top 25 teams (3 of those losses are USC). Tedford was named Pac 10 coach of the year in 2002 and 2004.

He has a pretty aggressive style.
 
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I believe Cal is currently ranked #12 and UT #23 in the Coach&#39;s poll. What does that say about polls? Apparently the guys who make betting lines don&#39;t have much confidence in them. Sounds like they should decide who deserves to play for the NC.
 
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(oklavol &#064; Aug 8 said:
I believe Cal is currently ranked #12 and UT #23 in the Coach&#39;s poll. What does that say about polls? Apparently the guys who make betting lines don&#39;t have much confidence in them. Sounds like they should decide who deserves to play for the NC.
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The lines are made to get a split down the middle. The odds makers get pumped up way too much about how they see the game. None of them care who wins. They want a 50/50 split and rake in the juice.
 
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(utvolpj &#064; Aug 8 said:
The lines are made to get a split down the middle. The odds makers get pumped up way too much about how they see the game. None of them care who wins. They want a 50/50 split and rake in the juice.
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exactly, that&#39;s why a line will shift due to the flow of the bets

I think if the Vols hold Lynch in check and score more that 24 we win, if Lynch gets over 100, we may be in for a long day
 
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I would also like to state for the record that I do not gamble or condone such immoral activities. :angel:
 
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(utvolpj &#064; Aug 8 said:
The lines are made to get a split down the middle. The odds makers get pumped up way too much about how they see the game. None of them care who wins. They want a 50/50 split and rake in the juice.
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Watch yourself in dark alleys and quiet streets. Bookies hate that kind of info.
 
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