What other message boards are saying (NC State Pre Game Edition)

[Madscientistvol]

This sounds so much like comments made when Jones was still HC.

One of the things I really love about Heupel... is that I don't think UT has overlooked anyone since he became HC. He seems to have a way of both acknowledging that the Vols are a better team without letting the team go under prepared.

Even SCAR in 2022 we didn’t overlook them, our defensive backs came out flat and the SC wide receivers caught absolutely anything thrown their way. We have an even average defensive game and we had put up enough points to have won it.

 

[VFL-82-JP]

Gotta know NC State's place in the ACC.

There's the whole Clemson-FSU-Miami thing riding over the top of the Wolfpack, a tier they never reach. Kinda like anyone other than Ohio State, Michigan or Penn State in the B10. It's just not attainable, that upper tier.

And then there are the four horsemen of North Carolina. NC State is the younger brother, but not the bastard child (that's Wake Forest). They both have to sit in the back seat while their big brother, UNC, drives and dominates the conversation. Unless the topic is basketball, and then Duke's right up front with the Tarheels.

So now NC State is buried beneath two higher stratified layers of the conference. Even when they think they're gonna have a great year, something deep in their psyche tells them they can only get so far.

And that's perhaps why they're the "most realistic" of opponents we've seen in the last few years. They're primed to be this way.

In the Army, I had several friends who were Wolfpack grads. They all lived in this complex mental state when it came to sports.

Go Vols!

 

[greenbacknative]

That’s a very grounded, clear-eyed fanbase right there. They’re like the anti-Kentucky.

That one poster is even higher on our Vols than I am. Top 2? Okay, who knows, maybe! I think we could be a contender. Easily top two? Um…Georgia, Bama, OSU, Texas, Ole Miss and a few others might have something to say.

Also high on Nico “one of the best college qbs ever” yeesh. Just call him “Peyton Manning with wheels” or “6’6” Bryce Young.”

Nice comment Buckeye. Nico does look and move in the pocket like Bryce did !

 

[Vol in Buckeye Land]

Nice comment Buckeye. Nico does look and move in the pocket like Bryce did !

I can’t lay claim to being the first to make the comparison, mind you. They knew each other in high school though and worked with the same coach.

 

[temptn]

-This game is going to be like the gator bowl game against Texas A&M, a blowout. We lose 56-21.

I think that it is cute that they think they will score 21 points.

 

[VolFanatic27]

-I know the WCU game was only one game, but I do not have the warm and fuzzies about Tennessee game. If I was a betting man I would put it on Tennessee to cover.

-I might feel a smidge better if we manhandled WCU. Struggling to assert dominance until the 4th quarter may be typical for a Doeren led opener but nonetheless worrisome. We don't usually win games like Tennessee.

-I've never felt like we were going to beat Tennessee...just hope we can keep the score respectable and not lose by more than 10. Right now, I don't think we will keep it within 21.

-We should probably stop scheduling games against big programs at the beginning of the season. We just don’t fare well.

-The simple fact is, we always start slowly. Not a complaint, just a statement regarding our situation. Is what it is. Let’s at least amass some wins at the start in order to build confidence and experience.

-Tennessee is going to look past the Pack just like the Pack looked past the Cats. 24 - 21 Pack.

-UT is a lot better at home, i'm sure they travel well but i wonder if this neutral site being in NC will give us any advantage.

-If you want easy money, you turn your head at the betting window and take Tennessee.

-Tennessee is going to roll us. They are easily a top 2 team in the nation.

-Tennessee will win by 20 plus, it is what it is.

-Against the Vols, we need our kicker to kick every kickoff out of the end zone. We need zero turnovers, minimal penalties, and no stupid penalties.

-I have zero hope after seeing Tennessee yesterday, their qb didn’t even play the 2nd half and won the damn Heisman.

-This game is going to be like the gator bowl game against Texas A&M, a blowout. We lose 56-21.

-I saw way too much from UT yesterday to even think we have a prayer on Saturday night. Tennessee is a playoff team and likely a national title contender.

-WCU beat Chattanooga 52-50 last Oct. Chattanooga scored more points on them than we did.

-Did y’all see those Tennessee offensive and defensive lines? They will destroy us.

-Those Tennessee receivers will have a field day.

-Tennessee travels very well, they’ll out number us, there’s zero advantage.

-That Nico kid is one of the absolute best college qb’s ever and they will torch us.

-I want to feel good about this one, but if we couldn’t pressure WCU, what makes anyone think we can pressure Tennessee?

-Tennessee’s first string may sit out the 2nd half of this one too. Tennessee is a damn good football team and may be even better than they were in 2022.

-Show up, tailgate and have fun, but we ain’t winning this one.

-Tennessee was very nice yesterday, they could’ve easily scored 100. They’re good and we’re not, it’s a loss.

I’m almost embarrassed to read so much praise from an opponent. Very cool to finally see some recognition, go Vols!

 

[Mccage]

Rat Poison

 

[stolitonic]

Seems to be a well-educated fan base

They're not a bad engineering school at all. Never had a worry about their graduates being up to par. Given that, them being logical and realistic comes as no surprise.


Most of their fanbase seems to be higher on us than we are at this point lol.

Personally, I think UTC was, well.......UTC.

NC St is going to be a completely different ballgame. I think we will come out of top, but it's not gonna be easy and we are gonna experience some growing pains along the way. Wouldn't shock me at all for us to be down by 7-10 at halftime before Heupel gives them the riot act and we turn on the jets and pull away winning by 10-13 at the end.

 

[Daddy pants]

Rat Poison

Sounds like Gamecock fans in November 2022 the week prior. They were resigned to take a beating. Ugh.
Don’t love it.
The Pack will play better than Saturday, you can bank on it. Good enough? Depends on the guys in orange. Buckle the chinstraps this week in prep and recognize this is step up.

 

[chuck0303]

Sounds like most of them are just hoping to get pleasantly surprised. Who knows, we may come out flat, anything can happen. I wouldn’t bet on it though.

No turnovers; no sloppy play; stay grounded.

 

[MurphyVol]

Here is some useless NC State football trivia:

Former head coaches-
Lou Holtz
Monte Kiffin
Beattie Feathers

 

[vavolfan6]

4 days ago their fanbase had a completley different tone about this game. But now, they have loss all hope.

Unfortunately for them, I agree with their assessments. I don't think they will be able to keep up with our overall speed. They have some nice offensive weapons, but their QB didn't look very sharp in game 1. Even with a good performance at QB, I don't see them keeping up with our offense. Their defense doesn't have the speed or interior strength to stop us. I expect 45+ points easily.

I think their best case scenario for them is losing 45-24 type scoreline. They score a bit and have something to hang their hat on and just conclude TN has a really good offense with a Heisman QB contender. But like I said, that would be a best case scenario. I think it is more likely we blow them out the water..but

 

[orangebloodgmc]

They're not a bad engineering school at all. Never had a worry about their graduates being up to par. Given that, them being logical and realistic comes as no surprise.


Most of their fanbase seems to be higher on us than we are at this point lol.

Personally, I think UTC was, well.......UTC.

NC St is going to be a completely different ballgame. I think we will come out of top, but it's not gonna be easy and we are gonna experience some growing pains along the way. Wouldn't shock me at all for us to be down by 7-10 at halftime before Heupel gives them the riot act and we turn on the jets and pull away winning by 10-13 at the end.

No. Heupel will have each unit focused on doing their job.

 

[swampfoxfan]

Tennessee will easily cover the 5.5, think they cover 15.5

 

[stolitonic]

No. Heupel will have each unit focused on doing their job.

In a perfect world, yes.

I'm a realist though. I would much rather see some growing pains in Q2 vs NC St that Q4 at Oklahoma.

Like I said I think we pull away and win comfortably-but it's not gonna be an "easy" game

 

[JohnWardForever]

These guys are the most intelligent fans I've ever seen ( Sans VOLS of course) . They actually believe what they see!

 

[ALStateLineVol]

Tennessee will easily cover the 5.5, think they cover 15.5

This line has me confused that I'm unsure about betting. After watching some of their game and ours, I would have thought the line would be closer to 10-12, not 5.5. Vegas never loses so its got me puzzled. I'll watch and see where the money goes before betting, if at all.

 

[hardyemt_p]

-I know the WCU game was only one game, but I do not have the warm and fuzzies about Tennessee game. If I was a betting man I would put it on Tennessee to cover.

-I might feel a smidge better if we manhandled WCU. Struggling to assert dominance until the 4th quarter may be typical for a Doeren led opener but nonetheless worrisome. We don't usually win games like Tennessee.

-I've never felt like we were going to beat Tennessee...just hope we can keep the score respectable and not lose by more than 10. Right now, I don't think we will keep it within 21.

-We should probably stop scheduling games against big programs at the beginning of the season. We just don’t fare well.

-The simple fact is, we always start slowly. Not a complaint, just a statement regarding our situation. Is what it is. Let’s at least amass some wins at the start in order to build confidence and experience.

-Tennessee is going to look past the Pack just like the Pack looked past the Cats. 24 - 21 Pack.

-UT is a lot better at home, i'm sure they travel well but i wonder if this neutral site being in NC will give us any advantage.

-If you want easy money, you turn your head at the betting window and take Tennessee.

-Tennessee is going to roll us. They are easily a top 2 team in the nation.

-Tennessee will win by 20 plus, it is what it is.

-Against the Vols, we need our kicker to kick every kickoff out of the end zone. We need zero turnovers, minimal penalties, and no stupid penalties.

-I have zero hope after seeing Tennessee yesterday, their qb didn’t even play the 2nd half and won the damn Heisman.

-This game is going to be like the gator bowl game against Texas A&M, a blowout. We lose 56-21.

-I saw way too much from UT yesterday to even think we have a prayer on Saturday night. Tennessee is a playoff team and likely a national title contender.

-WCU beat Chattanooga 52-50 last Oct. Chattanooga scored more points on them than we did.

-Did y’all see those Tennessee offensive and defensive lines? They will destroy us.

-Those Tennessee receivers will have a field day.

-Tennessee travels very well, they’ll out number us, there’s zero advantage.

-That Nico kid is one of the absolute best college qb’s ever and they will torch us.

-I want to feel good about this one, but if we couldn’t pressure WCU, what makes anyone think we can pressure Tennessee?

-Tennessee’s first string may sit out the 2nd half of this one too. Tennessee is a damn good football team and may be even better than they were in 2022.

-Show up, tailgate and have fun, but we ain’t winning this one.

-Tennessee was very nice yesterday, they could’ve easily scored 100. They’re good and we’re not, it’s a loss.

Back in the day we were in there shoes. Been a long wait to get this much respect!

 

[Vol737]

Literally one fan sounded positive. I wasn’t expecting that.

Pretty sure that guy was coming off an all night bender.

 

[Proud Army Wife]

Pretty sure that guy was coming off an all night bender.

I wonder if it’s the same dude on Twitter calling for a double digit NC State win. He has posted his grandiose predictions every day for over a week!

 

[Vol737]

I wonder if it’s the same dude on Twitter calling for a double digit NC State win. He has posted his grandiose predictions every day for over a week!

If so, then he surely owns the world record for longest bender ever!

 

[Ratvol]

Rat Poison

Scary… Very scary.

 

[Dudleys87]

Tennessee shouldn’t lose but don’t check this one off early.

 

[walkenvol]

They sound like fans of a program that struggled for the first three quarters against a lesser talented program - all gloom and doom. Hope our players don’t think for a second that this will be an easy game. They are a solid team in the upper half of the ACC and could beat us if we don’t play well.

“A solid team in the upper half of the ACC” - so they’re about the same as Virginia Tech who was worse than Vandy who is the weakest SEC team? Certainly doesn’t sound like a hard game.

 

[ConantheVolbarian]

That’s a very grounded, clear-eyed fanbase right there. They’re like the anti-Kentucky.

That one poster is even higher on our Vols than I am. Top 2? Okay, who knows, maybe! I think we could be a contender. Easily top two? Um…Georgia, Bama, OSU, Texas, Ole Miss and a few others might have something to say.

Also high on Nico “one of the best college qbs ever” yeesh. Just call him “Peyton Manning with wheels” or “6’6” Bryce Young.”

Well OSU is ranked #2 and based on what I saw from them yesterday I think we would kick their ass if we played them this year