I just can't agree Alabama has that edge............

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#129
CAVPUT said:
When I look at this game, I don't see the usual talent discrepancies. Under different circumstances, I think we can be very competitive with bama with this roster. For me, it comes down to how well we can play on the road and which QB has the better game. I want to give UT the advantage in one or both, but I just can't. This team has yet to perform on the road in this conference. And let's be honest, if you had to pick one of those QBs to hang your hat on in a one game season, who would you choose based on everything you've seen so far this year? My pick, unfortunately, would be Milroe. Milton's decisions and play have been questionable playing in front of the home folks. I shudder at the thought of him in front of the folks in Tuscaloosa. Milroe has the wheels and a deep ball. Given our secondary play/tackling(at times), I consider that to be a potential mismatch. Another concern is our maturity and play under pressure. I know this will sound like I'm picking on Milton, but I don't think he's a mentally tough player. When the pressure mounts, I don't think he handles it well. The last time we won in that stadium was with the Ice Man. Joe Milton ain't that kind of cat. Not even close. Then there's the Hadden factor. This is exactly the kind of game that worries me with him. Stages like this sometimes get a guy like Hadden going into business for himself. Just hope he's matured and has finally put that side of his game to rest once and for all.

Having said all that, this team has exceeded my expectations. Thrilled to be 5-1 with this bunch, and I have no nerves heading into Saturday. There's no pressure, zero, nada on UT vs bama at Tuscaloosa this year. No one expects us to win and being an almost 10 pt dog only confirms how this game is viewed. OTOH, bama has all and I mean ALL the pressure on them. It's nothing short of a must win for Saban and the tide. Might sound like wishful thinking, but there are some cracks in the bama/saban program. They've been losing ground to UGA who've become the dominant program in the SEC. To lose a home game against this UT team might create a real fracture between saban and that fanbase. It would warm my old heart to know that a loss to UT was the brick that shattered that glass for saban. While I don't expect it, stranger things have happened.
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Like your statement above for a program who has had number one rated recruiting classes the past ten to fifteen years and to have won as many games as they have - their roster this year is not up to bummer snuff. Tennessee having hype and staff for three years and to have a close to even roster and a chance to beat these turds at t town say a lot. If tennessee plays well they have a chance and that is all you can ask. My only concern is how they play on the road vs home. I hope players and staff learned from Florida debacle and it helps them weather turd early storm tomorrow to give them a chance to compete. Go Vols!!!
 
#131
#131
I believe you have a 50/50 shot to win anytime, anywhere, I feel the opinions are based more on our inconsistent play at qb than location, respectfully.
 
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#132
utfantilidie said:
I believe you have a 50/50 shot to win anytime, anywhere, I feel the opinions are based more on our inconsistent play at qb than location, respectfully.
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50/50? I think it's been 20 years since we've won at the swamp or Tuscaloosa. I'd find another bookie.
 
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#133
Grudenator said:
They are gonna stack the box and force Milton to throw it. Book it
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I would. Then play man and stay on top of everything. If Joe Milton can walk an offense down the field with 5-20 yard passes and beat you, then it's just not your day. I don't think he's capable of doing it for 60 minutes. We need two or three big ones over the top to get this done.
 
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#134
Volador said:
Vega$ believes Bama has “The Edge” and Vega$ is seldom way wrong. Can we do a VN group Zoom mtg vigil tonight? Vols Gonna need Jesus out there on the field to edge out Bama and Vega$. Go Vols
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That's cause Vegas knows where all the money is... In the back pockets of the refs
 
#135
#135
They have the advantage of playing at home. After last year they will be out for revenge. Hopefully Joe can burn them deep early in the game tomorrow and set the tone.
 
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