and you still lost. they played bad. they were a 5 or 6 loss team that yr. they played bad and still beat you. if you want to talk about " almost" wins we have a number of those over the past few years. but it doesnt matter.
2011: 5-7 with 3 blowout losses.
2012: 5-7 with 3 blowout losses.
2013: 5-7 with 5 blowout losses.
Tennessee is definately on the way back.
And how would you capture the great UT wins in just a word or two?
Name one of those 21 losses your team would not have lost. I can name more than one of those 15 wins you would not have won.
No one has denied that UT has gone through a valley. In each of those years... UT has beaten teams better than you were in those years.
The fact that UT has lost to Bama, LSU, UGA, Auburn, Oregon, etc... helps you how? You aren't even on the same planet talent wise with any of those teams.
SJT bought a condo on their site![]()
And how would you capture the great UT wins in just a word or two?
And how would you capture the great UT wins in just a word or two?
2011: 5-7 with 3 blowout losses.
2012: 5-7 with 3 blowout losses.
2013: 5-7 with 5 blowout losses.
Tennessee is definately on the way back.
Are you really still arguing on here? You're a program that typically, historically wins 1-4 games per year in a crap conference. You ought to be balled up over in a corner saying absolutely nothing, but instead you're playing internet tough guy by cherry picking the last 3 down seasons UT has had in an otherwise historic, national power football history.
We've won 6 national titles, the last one coming 15 years ago which would appear to be right around your birthday given your incredibly ignorant sense of any history beyond 36 months.
You are catching UT in the worst 4 year stretch in school history, dating back to the early 1900s. Congrats. If we were at the level we have typically always been, this would be a 27 pt line and we'd beat you by 5 tds. As it is we're rebuilding after our last HC decimated every facet of the program. That being said, you guys damn well better bring your A game if you wanna hang around and not get embarrassed.
Some of the arguments here are pretty invalid for both sides.
History does not affect a single game. Tradition, sure. But history? Unless there is a drastic rule change in the next few months, I don't think we will be seeing any Volunteers on the field that have won a national championship or even a winning season. Are they talented? No doubt! Do you kill us in recruiting battles because of history and tradition? Absolutely. Would I want to play this Tennessee team in a year or two when all these young fellas are acclimated to the game? No, thank you.
My point is that this game is definitely interesting, especially because it is at the beginning of the season. To disrespect Utah State is a little silly, considering we were receiving love from ESPN in their "Way Too Early Top 25" after the football season had finished.
I would very much like to attend this game. I envy UT for the ridiculous amount of support it garners from its faithful fans. Make no mistake, we at USU are jealous of your money, facilities, traditions, trophy case, and rivalries. However, I doubt that prevents us from coming out and making this a game to remember.
God bless the great states of Tennessee and Utah!
Some of the arguments here are pretty invalid for both sides.
History does not affect a single game. Tradition, sure. But history? Unless there is a drastic rule change in the next few months, I don't think we will be seeing any Volunteers on the field that have won a national championship or even a winning season. Are they talented? No doubt! Do you kill us in recruiting battles because of history and tradition? Absolutely. Would I want to play this Tennessee team in a year or two when all these young fellas are acclimated to the game? No, thank you.
My point is that this game is definitely interesting, especially because it is at the beginning of the season. To disrespect Utah State is a little silly, considering we were receiving love from ESPN in their "Way Too Early Top 25" after the football season had finished.
I would very much like to attend this game. I envy UT for the ridiculous amount of support it garners from its faithful fans. Make no mistake, we at USU are jealous of your money, facilities, traditions, trophy case, and rivalries. However, I doubt that prevents us from coming out and making this a game to remember.
God bless the great states of Tennessee and Utah!
Even if they do this, our coaches will just prepare for Keaton anyway. He's the biggest threat to us in that game. We've struggled against running QBs for quite some time.My only concern with this game is if Keeton plays, and if he plays well or not. If I was their HC I would keep it a secret if he's playing or not. Keep CBJ wondering. He'll either prep for him playing or not. If he doesn't and he plays it might bite him in the arse. If he does prep for him it'll stretch his resources, so I would def keep that close to the vest if I were their HC. I won't feel comfortable with our possibilities in this game until I see who runs out in their first drive. If he plays i'll get nervous until I see if he's going to play nervous or balls to the wall under the Sunday night lights of Neyland.
Joker Philips did this prior to our '12 game, Sumlin benefited from not having to show Manziel off prior to the UF game because of the LA Tech game being postponed. Though they lost it was a huge benefit imo, and no one being able to prep for him helped them that season. Last year confirmed that to me. I think Stoops benefited by Saban not really knowing who the QB was going to be, and not that much solid tape. OU being able to get him ready under the radar was a good strategy.
So that's why I'm concerned until whether or not Keeton comes out. Not so much about Hill if Keeton isn't playing. With Keeton it can be close and their "David heart" vs Goliath can help them beat us. If he isn't playing or he comes out timid then we should be fine. May not be a blow out but definitely knock the kinks out vs "the little engine that could" type of team.
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Some of the arguments here are pretty invalid for both sides.
History does not affect a single game. Tradition, sure. But history? Unless there is a drastic rule change in the next few months, I don't think we will be seeing any Volunteers on the field that have won a national championship or even a winning season. Are they talented? No doubt! Do you kill us in recruiting battles because of history and tradition? Absolutely. Would I want to play this Tennessee team in a year or two when all these young fellas are acclimated to the game? No, thank you.
My point is that this game is definitely interesting, especially because it is at the beginning of the season. To disrespect Utah State is a little silly, considering we were receiving love from ESPN in their "Way Too Early Top 25" after the football season had finished.
I would very much like to attend this game. I envy UT for the ridiculous amount of support it garners from its faithful fans. Make no mistake, we at USU are jealous of your money, facilities, traditions, trophy case, and rivalries. However, I doubt that prevents us from coming out and making this a game to remember.
God bless the great states of Tennessee and Utah!
sjt is very impressive when it comes to arguing. He's actually making me feel sorry for these poor Aggies.
Just throwing that out there.