Kevin Carter talks Vols & SEC east

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SmokeyFTW said:
Kevin Carter previews SEC East storylines Kevin Carter previews SEC East storylines - ESPN Video *-via ESPN Champ Drive es.pn/champdrive

He doesn't believe the hype surrounding the program. He also says that our defense will have to beat Florida.
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I think he's right about our defense having to beat their offense...that's where we should definitely have a decided advantage. They should still have a very good defense. If our defense can't control the game, put our offense in very good field position and perhaps even score, we're gonna have a difficult time with them IMO.
 
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SmokeyFTW said:
Kevin Carter previews SEC East storylines Kevin Carter previews SEC East storylines - ESPN Video *-via ESPN Champ Drive es.pn/champdrive

He doesn't believe the hype surrounding the program. He also says that our defense will have to beat Florida.
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He's correct. UT will have to earn respect from the Gators and the rest of the SEC East teams that have owned them the last 5 years.

As far as the Gators going 9-3, they have plenty of talented players on defense, but that lack playmakers and depth on offense. 9-3 would be a stretch unless they find a stud QB and some offensive linemen.
 
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Carter is an ex Gator so he is higher on UF than most other analysts and he just can't bring himself to say much positive about UT.
 
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His saying Florida's offense is not going to beat themselves like they have been is interesting. Obviously I expect McElwain to bring a much greater level of consistency to the Gators' offense given his proven track record, but all the coaching in the world can't mask the problems on Florida's O-Line. They may well beat Tennessee again -- it doesn't seem to matter how good or bad they are in order for that to happen -- but I think Carter is underselling some of his alma mater's troubles.
 
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We know all too well how important a good OL is in this league. Unless someone steps up and takes over in fall camp, its not looking good for them.
 
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VOLfrombama said:
We know all too well how important a good OL is in this league. Unless someone steps up and takes over in fall camp, its not looking good for them.
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Yes, but that doesn't necessarily translate to things looking good for US. I'm convinced Florida could beat us without an offensive line. And I don't mean "without an offensive line" like "with a really bad offensive line." I mean "without an offensive line" like "literally with no people playing OL positions in the game."

It'd be a close game, though.
 
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Can't belame him because we have not beat them since 2004 and they have been very mediocre since Tebow graduated.
 
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Crazy Ivan said:
Carter is an ex Gator so he is higher on UF than most other analysts and he just can't bring himself to say much positive about UT.
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Last year he also said in the preseason on ESPN our strength was our offensive and defensive lines so I pay no attention to him.
 
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Finally, my chance for my very own "cool story bro".............one of my best friends I served with had a sister who dated Kevin Carter back around 2002. She was about 5ft and about 100lbs soaking wet. You're welcome
 
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If UF goes 9-3 McElwain should be the coach of the century. Ain't gonna happen.

Honestly, we should roll the Gators this year. Of course, I'd be happy with a 1 point triple OT win.
 
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kiddiedoc said:
If UF goes 9-3 McElwain should be the coach of the century. Ain't gonna happen.

Honestly, we should roll the Gators this year. Of course, I'd be happy with a 1 point triple OT win.
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It would have to be a 2-point triple OT win, and I'm not sure many Vol hearts could take the anxiety.
 
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save us the stress. just monkey stomp them this year and get over the hump. like 95 Bama.
 
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