Tennessee Has 1 HUGE Advantage Against Georgia (Nobody knows What it is)

[DickeyD]

LOL... what? You mean if you had not been so ridiculously and blindly WRONG... you would have been right?

Sometimes picking the upset has value.

 

[DickeyD]

I don't know. Do you think they are that much more talented than Bama at CB... so much so that they can cover UT without being "physical" and drawing PIs? A lot of that comes down to officiating I guess but there's little secret that UGA like everyone else is going to man up against one or more of UT's WRs on most plays.

You mention 18... it easily could have been 30 if they'd called some of the obvious holds on Bama's OL. There is a picture floating around here somewhere showing all 4 of UT's pass rushers being held by the jersey on the same play.

I won't claim to know if UGA's FG kicker is that much better than Bama's. Then again... maybe UT won't fumble for a scoop and score with an opportunity to put the game away? Maybe UT's DL will get home more often against Bennett who while deserving of respect... isn't B Young? Maybe UT doesn't make some of the mistakes they made vs Bama?

Both teams make mistakes in every game. UT and Bama were two very good teams operating at a very high level and forcing each other to make mistakes with the intense pressure they put on each other. They were also two teams that matched strength for strength pretty well.

I don't know if that's the case with UGA. The main reason is that UGA hasn't played a very difficult schedule. They haven't played a single team in the upper half of the SEC. That doesn't mean they aren't completely dominant and awesome... it just means the "proof" is lacking. We KNOW that UT can go toe to toe with two of the best teams in the SEC and come out on top. UGA hasn't proven that.

I agree with this. I just hope it holds true by Saturday evening!

 

[Dudleys87]

Then there's three other sneaky guys hanging around too. I wouldn't want to be a CB isolated on McCoy. Then you have Fant and Warren... just hanging out waiting for everyone else to be covered.

If its 1v1 and I need a 3 and 8 I’m going to McCoy. He earned that going across the middle against Alabama. Big catch in the biggest game to that point in the season. I really don’t think anyone is going to out muscle him on a 50/50 ball with Hook throwing. I may be wrong I just don’t see it

 

[kckempf]

Did you watch the Kentucky game? We scored TDs on 4 of 6 possessions. The first punt was a result of an offensive PI call putting us at 1st and 25. The only other punt was after the first INT and hooker was sacked on first down them short-armed a throw to Hyatt wide open for a first down. They absolutely did not slow us down by forcing the RBs to beat them. Where did you get that from? We scored more points in the first half than they have given up in a game all season.

The second touchdown drive was 15 plays long, might have been the highest time of possession for any of our drives this year. Of course, what value is there to showing down the opposing offense if you still don’t prevent them from scoring? Additionally I felt like we played that series so methodically to prove a point and set up deep passing later in the game.

 

[sjt18]

of all those mentioned, 88 is the best.

Based on what? I think I'm beginning to smell troll. If you have proof of that stat, I wouldn't mind having a good source for things like QB pressures. However Carter is currently 21st for UGA in tackles. He's averaging one tackle per game. He has not recorded a TFL or sack. He recorded 8.5 TFLs in 21 with 3 sacks and 27 tackles in 15 games.

He may be the best player in the world... but I'm not finding stats that back that up.

gotta find a way to keep him from blowing up in the backfield.

Maybe one of the best OL's in CFB can block him? That might work.

I think I read where he only played 13 plays last week but had 9 pressures or something.

Again, wouldn't mind you sharing that source. I have looked for a site that records QB hurries/pressures instead of just sacks.

FWIW, if they played him on passing downs against UF's OL... that's not as impressive as you think. It also doesn't demonstrate why UT would run away from him.

PS- if he's still limited then what do they do with him when UT goes tempo and won't allow subs?

 

[sjt18]

If its 1v1 and I need a 3 and 8 I’m going to McCoy. He earned that going across the middle against Alabama. Big catch in the biggest game to that point in the season. I really don’t think anyone is going to out muscle him on a 50/50 ball with Hook throwing. I may be wrong I just don’t see it

UGA has talent in the secondary. But their CB's are young. They trust Mingo (Soph) to lock down a receiver to free them up to cover the rest of the field. They have a Soph at the other CB and 4 Fr backing the two of them up.

It will be interesting to see who they try to take away with Mingo. He's big and physical but UT has answered that by stacking Hyatt or Tillman/Keyton behind a bigger receiver.

 

[sjt18]

Sometimes picking the upset has value.

Only when you have good reasons that others have overlooked.

I was cautious about the UK game. I didn't think they would be any better on D than Bama and was pretty sure they weren't nearly as good on O. I thought it could turn into what we saw but the "conservative" part of me was looked for a 17 point or so win. Unlike a lot of others, I felt like the D had shown progress even in the Bama game. Young was hitting tight windows... and UT's DBs were making him do it on most plays. There aren't many guys around who can do what he did that consistently.

 

[Manchester Vol]

Come on - win by 1 or more!

Go VOLS!

 

[stevenrich2003]

Isn’t that how you stop literally every offense that’s ever been invented?

Ha! Talking heads, talking. Who would have thunk it?

 

[Kas232323]

The second touchdown drive was 15 plays long, might have been the highest time of possession for any of our drives this year. Of course, what value is there to showing down the opposing offense if you still don’t prevent them from scoring? Additionally I felt like we played that series so methodically to prove a point and set up deep passing later in the game.

Agree and I live that drive. But they didn’t slow us down at all. We kept their defense on the field for 15 plays. I’d take that every single possession. Every game.

 

[Arrested Devolopment]

Someone on youtube said that the way you stop or limit UT is to stop their run without adding guys to the box. Not wrong. If you can stop UT's run game primarily with 4 DLs and a LB then you can give help to cover the WRs.

But that is a big challenge. The OL is playing well. UT has two RBs who are running well.... and if you figure that out... Hooker can hurt you too.

 

[TennesseeTarheel]

I heard someone say yesterday the Saban said TN was easy to prepare for and Miss State was a harder offense to prepare for.

He didn’t say they could stop TN.

Speaking as a former wrestler your best take down move is the one your opponent knows is coming but they still can’t stop it.

The Pretzel Hold is effective.

 

[sjt18]

FYI - I'm picking ga to win this week as well. reasoning is that if the Vols play their A game and Ga plays their A game, Ga will win.

What offense as good as UT's has UGA stopped with their "A game"?

I can't make a pick specifically because UGA has not played an opponent that presented a challenge similar to UT. UT has played Bama and LSU. Both teams with talent in the same range as UGA. Bama has more talent and is UGA's statistical equal on D if you take out the UT game.

So please tell us what UGA's "A game" is... and how you know.

 

[Kas232323]

FYI - I'm picking ga to win this week as well. reasoning is that if the Vols play their A game and Ga plays their A game, Ga will win.

Ok. And why is this true exactly? Nobody can say if both teams play their A game then uga wins. That’s just foolish to say. What does that even mean? If our offense has an ‘A’ day then we score a bunch of points. If that happens…how can ugas defense have played their ‘A’ game? And the same holds true if their D has its best game, then that means our offense likely struggled…. Nonsense….

 

[sjt18]

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I'd say you weren't serious...

It is those who are or seem to be serious that get the attention.

 

[GAVol]

Ok. And why is this true exactly? Nobody can say if both teams play their A game then uga wins. That’s just foolish to say. What does that even mean? If our offense has an ‘A’ day then we score a bunch of points. If that happens…how can ugas defense have played their ‘A’ game? And the same holds true if their D has its best game, then that means our offense likely struggled…. Nonsense….

It means UGA is the defending National champion and has won a lot of big games the past few years. Right or wrong, we’re the ones that have to prove something.

 

[sjt18]

Ok. And why is this true exactly? Nobody can say if both teams play their A game then uga wins. That’s just foolish to say. What does that even mean? If our offense has an ‘A’ day then we score a bunch of points. If that happens…how can ugas defense have played their ‘A’ game? And the same holds true if their D has its best game, then that means our offense likely struggled…. Nonsense….

I think UT and Bama both played their "A game". They did everything they could to minimize mistakes and perform at a high level under extreme pressure from the opponent. People could argue Bama's penalties... but if they hadn't played so physical in the secondary would that have been their "A game"? Both teams made mistakes because the other was bringing it.

 

[sjt18]

It means UGA is the defending National champion and has won a lot of big games the past few years. Right or wrong, we’re the ones that have to prove something.

I'd buy it... except for their roster turnover.

 

[GAVol]

I'd buy it... except for their roster turnover.

…Which is a very valid argument. Just saying it’s not a “foolish” take. One team is battle tested over the course of years. One isn’t. And the game is in Athens. I love our chances, but it’s not an ideal scenario.

 

[sjt18]

…Which is a very valid argument. Just saying it’s not a “foolish” take. One team is battle tested over the course of years. One isn’t. And the game is in Athens. I love our chances, but it’s not an ideal scenario.

One team is battle tested this year. The other isn't.

You also have to look at the context of that particular poster's posts. Starting to look trollish.

 

[BanditVol]

Someone on youtube said that the way you stop or limit UT is to stop their run without adding guys to the box. Not wrong. If you can stop UT's run game primarily with 4 DLs and a LB then you can give help to cover the WRs.

But that is a big challenge. The OL is playing well. UT has two RBs who are running well.... and if you figure that out... Hooker can hurt you too.

Huge challenge. Bammer couldn't do it with Will Anderson, who, I am told is the greatest player in the country this year

And, oh yeah. Henry TuTu.

I know uga is also loaded, but (as much as I dislike TuTu) bammer arguably has the best LB corps in the country.

 

[DickeyD]

…Which is a very valid argument. Just saying it’s not a “foolish” take. One team is battle tested over the course of years. One isn’t. And the game is in Athens. I love our chances, but it’s not an ideal scenario.

I think UT and Bama both played their "A game". They did everything they could to minimize mistakes and perform at a high level under extreme pressure from the opponent. People could argue Bama's penalties... but if they hadn't played so physical in the secondary would that have been their "A game"? Both teams made mistakes because the other was bringing it.

You seriously think Bama played their best game against us? Wow. Not sure what to say here....

No stats to prove 88 is the best DL, he's been out for the last 4-5 games. I guess we have to take the NFL talent scouts word for it or not, guessing you don't. He is the current #1 DL to be drafted. Been hurt since like game 2 or 3 (Mizzou- cut block I think).

Vols have one of the best OLines....88 will have to be blocked by a min of 2 of them. That helps free the LB's up - something to consider.

Anyway, win or lose, we'll know come Sat night!

 

[WillisWG]

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[DickeyD]

…Which is a very valid argument. Just saying it’s not a “foolish” take. One team is battle tested over the course of years. One isn’t. And the game is in Athens. I love our chances, but it’s not an ideal scenario.

turnover was big but they have recruited massively better than just bout any other team out there. Don't think they don't have studs in the wings. I also read where their Offense is out averaging last years per game and their defense is giving up less points per game than last year as well. I think they are pretty good, just not flashy with the stats and all that. Hopefully, we win big Saturday!

 

[markus]

220 20 hindsight....but love to hear how wrong they were