We have the TEAM to beat Alabama

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ETV said:
Has everyone forgotten the amount of sacks the front seven are picking up each game?

Alabama’s OL is superior of anyone we will face this year, but UT should continue to get after Simpson and rattle him at some point.

They are a disruptive group. Don’t count them out yet.
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I don't see it that way. IMO, we don't get to Simpson without blitzing. That puts stress where we're least likely to be able to handle it.
 
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StuckInBamaVol said:
This is your worst take yet.

Ty Simpson will smoke us passing. You thought our run defense was bad, just wait until you see how bad he smokes us over the middle.

They win by at least 10. Yes, Simpson is that good.

Yes, we will bring pressure, but it will absolutely not be enough.
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You should just give up then. Don’t even watch the game really. No hope other than for the sky to fall. You don’t think these guys can get up for a game of this magnitude? Please just let it play out. Watch and see….could be really good for the good guys
 
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ptgrbn said:
You should just give up then. Don’t even watch the game really. No hope other than for the sky to fall. You don’t think these guys can get up for a game of this magnitude? Please just let it play out. Watch and see….could be really good for the good guys
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I hope we do win, defense will lose the game.
 
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His stats against non cupcakes ulm and Wisconsin are pretty average. Is he good and a game manager? Yes. Is he the next Namath as you seem to suggest? In my opinion hell no
 
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Another random thought. IMO what Joeys done under the circumstances doesn’t get the media attention he should get. Don’t get me wrong, Simpson is solid. I’m not discounting him and I’m not saying Joey is better. But if Joey is what I suspect he is, he’s probably heard all the Simpson talk that he cares to hear. If our defense struggles then the he may be the difference maker
 
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Matt2496 said:
Hostile nighttime road environment coupled with a swiss cheese D. This will likely be a South Carolina 2022 type of game.
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I don’t think so because we’re an underdog and will be much more focused for this game. I don’t think we’ll win but I also think we’ll keep it competitive.
 
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Volador said:
Aaaahhh, never ever said we don't have a shot. Just don't think that puffing up our chests and saying that we "should" beat Bama (based upon what I don't know) is a prudent thing to do, especially if you take into consideration our record against Bama for the past 20-30 years. Be humble, root hard, pray for a wonderfully divine outcome.

And do agree w you though about extreme groups, as logic seems to evade those that go too far left or right, north/south, east/west, etc. - regardless of the subject.
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I never said we should either.But we certainly can, and after over 50 years of watching SEC I know nothing is rarely easy. GBO
 
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VolCalls said:
I don’t think presenting an opinion on what someone expects to happen in a game makes them negative or positive. It’s simply an opinion. Saying “we suck” or “we can’t” is what I would label as negative.

I expected a close game vs Arkansas. It was a close game. I’m glad we won. But because I predicted a close game and not a cakewalk I was labeled as a negative poster and bad fan. Oh well.

I want nothing more than to win in Tuscaloosa, but my prediction based on everything I’ve seen from both teams is that we lose by 8-12 points, so that’s what I expect to see Saturday night. So be it.
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All I can say is I hope you are wrong. I’m never going to bet against my Vols against any opponent. We play our best when our backs are against the wall. Frig Bama and their fan base. Go Vols beat that bunch and bring a W back to K-town.
 
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Which Bama team shows up, the one that got humiliated at home by FSU (who has proved they are not as good as first thought) or the Bama that beat UGA in GA.
 
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iuvol said:
Which Bama team shows up, the one that got humiliated at home by FSU (who has proved they are not as good as first thought) or the Bama that beat UGA in GA.
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The Bama that lost to FSU and the FSU team that beat Bama are nowhere to be found as of today. Both teams have proven who they are over the last five games - one is worlds better, one is worlds worse.
 
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Bamma hasn't beaten anyone with Miller out.
He played in their last three games. Not sure he plays Saturday.
After the loss to FSU, bamma was 5 and 5 in their last 10 games. They haven't suddenly become someone they're not.

Need some sacks in this one...
Go Vols!
 
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#218
If Mathews doesn't quit running on that deep pass for a TD then it's different game.
If Bama tries to shut down Brazzel like Arkie did, then here's hoping the others step up in a big way.
 
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I doubt bama runs over us like uga, msu and arky. But, we still have to stop it when they do run the ball.
We must limit our own 3 and outs and make their defense work harder. We have to get our defense off the field on 3rd downs.
We should score early and we just cannot let off the gas. I understand if our defense is getting tired we have to slow down a bit, but bottom line is we have to keep taking shots down the field.
Our D relies on QB pressure and getting TFL. That doesn't seem to be sustainable. Our DBs will have their hands full Saturday and if it were me I would have them getting rough with the bama WRs at the line of scrimmage. Pop them pretty good right off the bat to disrupt timing and let them know we are not taking any crap off anybody.
Punch everybody right in the mouth from the first whistle. Ty Simpson needs to get hit hard early and often. So does Williams.
 
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