'25 Recruiting Forum: Official Tennessee versus Kentucky Pre-game/Game Thread

[OGbabyaviVol]

Another disappointing performance on the road, and this time to our most hated rival. SMH. Next up, we play a team, in which this is their Super Bowl every year, and we are their most hated rival. I fully expect this to be a 4 quarter game, because this team hasn’t proven they can destroy anyone with a pulse. UK may be 2-4, but you can guarantee Stoops will have them motivated for this one. Not sure what type energy we will have. Still a lot to play for, but we have been unimpressive since Georgia. Joey is banged up…will he be able to play? No one will know until Sat night, as I’m sure he will be listed as questionable come Wednesday. No keys to the game for me, because they don’t matter. The key is Heupel finding his aggressive style that he brought to Tennessee when he was hired, and then matching a DC to that style when the season ends.

KY - 23
Vols - 27

 

[Jackcrevol]

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Another disappointing performance on the road, and this time to our most hated rival. SMH. Next up, we play a team, in which this is their Super Bowl every year, and we are their most hated rival. I fully expect this to be a 4 quarter game, because this team hasn’t proven they can destroy anyone with a pulse. UK may be 2-4, but you can guarantee Stoops will have them motivated for this one. Not sure what type energy we will have. Still a lot to play for, but we have been unimpressive since Georgia. Joey is banged up…will he be able to play? No one will know until Sat night, as I’m sure he will be listed as questionable come Wednesday. No keys to the game for me, because they don’t matter. The key is Heupel finding his aggressive style that he brought to Tennessee when he was hired, and then matching a DC to that style when the season ends.

KY - 23
Vols - 27

Feels like Vols may struggle to find end zone. Early and mid season injuries are hurting, team is reeling, Joey probably having flashbacks from Super Fly Snukahed in rhe end zone.

We really miss Alex Golesh's temperament.

Anyway, no other staff id rather have.

Vols - 60
Mildcats - 20

Only win by 40 this time.

 

[highspeed]

It’s a new day. Let’s curb stomp the Cats and start getting right for the stretch run. We’re down but not out.

Vols - 45
Kitties - 17

 

[Govolsman98]

Think this will be a close one. I expect to win though

 

[CurtWatson31]

Run the ball and beat them down.

 

[HoleInTheRoof]

Just like last week, sharp money all over our opponent.

Not a good sign.

 

[Vols4us]

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Just like last week, sharp money all over our opponent.

Not a good sign.

Anybody who saw our performance the past three games would have to question how we respond. Our D has been a bad joke and JA is injured.

 

[Jackcrevol]

Think this will be a close one. I expect to win though

yeah

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Just like last week, sharp money all over our opponent.

Not a good sign.

this is one you don't want to lose

 

[TN-POSSUM]

It's a night game at Kentucky, how hard can it be?


VOLUNTEERS- 45
Stoops poops- 24




*We should get a fair whistle because this game means nothing to Birmingham.

Just win!


GBO

 

[Jackcrevol]

It's a night game at Kentucky, how hard can it be?


VOLUNTEERS- 45
Stoops poops- 24


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*We should get a fair whistle because this game means nothing to Birmingham.

Just win!


GBO

We'll get their best effort 100%. If we cant just line up and impose, then i'll be concerned.

Dont care how it looks, just win.

I refuse to believe a staff that got us to playoffs, beat Bama and Florida all of a sudden forgot how to coach.

Give me a break. Go beat Kentucky.

 

[MarcoVol]

We'll get their best effort 100%. If we cant just line up and impose, then i'll be concerned.

Dont care how it looks, just win.

I refuse to believe a staff that got us to playoffs, beat Bama and Florida all of a sudden forgot how to coach.

Give me a break. Go beat Kentucky.

TX couldn’t just line up and impose from a physical standpoint. And really never should expect to do that vs UK or any SEC team these days.

But they can’t score with Vols.

 

[Jackcrevol]

TX couldn’t just line up and impose from a physical standpoint. And really never should expect to do that vs UK or any SEC team these days.

But they can’t score with Vols.

Texas OL is Tex-ass. It isnt good.

Ill say we need to work on Red Zone plays, esp when the big play isnt there. Perhaps dial up some I formation, or different looks from ze Pistole.

Whatever the path they choose should involve Star Thomas and Bishop.

 

[Blake25p]

Kentucky is averaging 16pp in SEC play. Games in Lexington are usually a dogfight.

Vols-41
Cats-20

 

[Wickman]

Josh needs to send a strong message and UK coming off a tight OT loss at home.

Vols 63
Cats 24

 

[WesTnVol]

Big -lots of points
Kitty cats-less points, a lot less

 

[therickbol]

Frustrations will be released. Execution will be improved. Kentucky will leave wounded.

UT-45
UK- 17

 

[Midas]

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Just like last week, sharp money all over our opponent.

Not a good sign.

I mean most of the sharp guys don’t put their tickets in til 5 min before kickoff so not super worried about it.

But if we’re looking at the data now at least almost all moneyline is all on the good guys.

 

[JCVol00]

After 3 straight lackluster games, not nearly as confident…

Vols- 31
Uk- 23

 

[PEPPERJAX]

Vols 33
Uk 20

 

[knoxvol52]

Just win...

 

[RiseToTheTop]

Cant wait to play 10 yards off UK’s MAC Conference receivers all night

 

[Jackcrevol]

I know lots of people enjoy a closely fought, competitive game.

May be in the minority here. I enjoy a blow out. In fact, I enjoy a 60-20 ball game more than 50-49. Kentucky is gonna have another L

 

[PEPPERJAX]

I know lots of people enjoy a closely fought, competitive game.

May be in the minority here. I enjoy a blow out. In fact, I enjoy a 60-20 ball game more than 50-49. Kentucky is gonna have another L

The only way this game is not a blow out win for UT is if the offense plays a crap game like they did against bama with dumb TOs. Establish the run and hit open guys on play action. If we can't get somewhat right on defense in this game, then it will never happen the rest of the season. Expect UK to score more than 13 (probably 20) but UT will absolutely score more than 30. Heupel outcoaches Stoops once again.

 

[HoleInTheRoof]

Feed Brazell.

Get that Bah Lit Na Koff campaign back on track.

 

[Aesius]

Is it too much to ask to play against an SEC team that has completely laid down for once? Kentucky is 2-4 with a head coach who does not want to be there and coming off a sorely disappointing home loss. This should be an easy win. And yet I fully expect them to come out with their hair on fire and make it a tough game.

I’m just ready to finally play against a bad SEC team that has quit. We keep getting everyone’s best shot, even bad teams.