Oregon Newspaper Article

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DuckinTN said:
Typical southern trash. Telling someone to go join PETA just because they're from the west coast.

(Not that I think that there's such a thing as "typical southern trash", but if we're going to be broad and generalize and use bias, why not?)
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I have lived in Spokane, WA my whole life. I grew up on Pac-10 and SEC football. Yuck. Give me SEC football anyday.
 
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99gator said:
Pac 10 football is terrible.

Ucla and cal couldn't hang with an elite .500 (last 2 seasons) SEC school like tennessee.

Oregon wants no part of neyland stadium. They've heard too many stories from folks in wyoming.
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Yeah, that top ten team Cal did real well in Neyland. UCLA? Please, they just steamrolled UT. Wyoming, in a losing year anyway, even Vandy beat UT in Neyland in a losing year. If you're going to have a terrible year anyway you might as well get those games out of your system. Better that way than like Memphis in '97.

Say, you all do have a couple three championships since Florida began their football program in 1990. Congrats. How many undefeated seasons do you have? Yeah, something Florida will never do. If you haven't yet with your coaches and talented players, face it, you never will. Never has there been a season where Florida was the best team on the field each game.
 
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wheaton4prez said:
UT football started in 1891. Oregon football started in 1893.

Oregon does have a long history that Duck fans are proud of. You probably know as little about it as Duck fans tend to know about the history of UT.

This apparently may come as a shock to some. But, when you were watching UT win some past accolade, most of the rest of the country was probably watching Cosby Show re-runs. It's great to watch your team do well. Enjoy it when it happens and savor the memory. Just don't adopt the illusion that anyone else cares so much that they get less out of following their own team.
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There are still Cosby show re-runs.
 
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tums said:
Yeah, that top ten team Cal did real well in Neyland. UCLA? Please, they just steamrolled UT. Wyoming, in a losing year anyway, even Vandy beat UT in Neyland in a losing year. If you're going to have a terrible year anyway you might as well get those games out of your system. Better that way than like Memphis in '97.

Say, you all do have a couple three championships since Florida began their football program in 1990. Congrats. How many undefeated seasons do you have? Yeah, something Florida will never do. If you haven't yet with your coaches and talented players, face it, you never will. Never has there been a season where Florida was the best team on the field each game.
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you say whatever you want (that's what these threads are for) but, i never say anything just to flame.

bottom line, numerous people believe tennessee has a good chance against oregon because oregon is a pac 10 team. well, tennessee lost to a bad pac 10 team 2 years in a row.

people believe tennessee has a good chance because they are playing at home. it's like everyone has forgotten that tennessee has not had the best home field record in recent years.

whether anyone wants to acknowledge it or not, this is not an even (or close to even matchup) that could go either way. oregon should be heavily favored to win because they are significantly better.

to make fun of the pac 10, oregon's football history, mention tennessee's membership in the SEC, or all the other insignifcant factors is a waste of time.

bottom line is oregon is better. a lot better. it would be a surprising upset if tennessee were to be able to pull it off.

keep in mind, i would be happy if tennessee won this game.
 
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#156
Thanks. We're really happy to have a guy from a team on a 5 year winning streak over us come tell us about how we'll be losing to an out of conference opponent.
 
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kptvol said:
Thanks. We're really happy to have a guy from a team on a 5 year winning streak over us come tell us about how we'll be losing to an out of conference opponent.
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It's old. Most of us don't need or want their input. Some think it's classy, i say screw them. They're arrogant pricks for the most part.
 
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#158
Since he mentioned Andrew Jackson I'm forced to remind the Leftist coasters of 1 FACT...

If it weren't for President Andrew Jackson oif the great Volunteer state of Tennessee then there would NOT be a state of oregon and probably all of the Leftist coast would belong to England.

Next time just say THANK YOU to the fine people of Tennessee for helping you even have a state of your own.

As to college football...from top to bottom the PACifist 10 will never be in the same category as our SEC is.

As to Oregan Ducks...Well boys...Tennessee has a long history of having many great sharpshooters in our great state so if it quacks like a Duck then it will probably end up as roast duck on our dinner table.

As to our upcoming football game....Oregon has 1 of their better teams this season and our Vols have 1 of our weaker teams this season...Having said that the FACT is that Coach Justin Wilcox, our "D" coordinator, DID beat the Oregon Ducks just last year with a BSU team of players that I doubt has the talent of our Vols so I believe it will be a great game and either team could get the WIN however I'll place my bet on CJW having our Vols ready to stop the ducks quacking and have them squeeling by the end of the game.

I'm going to even predict that it will be...

Vols.....20
Ducks..17

GO BIG ORANGE!!!
 
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It really makes sense that you guys are basing your predictions for a Tennessee win on the fact that we play in the Pac-10, the fact that Tennessee has more tradition, and Justin Wilcox.

When someone wants to talk matchups and stuff happening on the field, talk to me.
 
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DuckinTN said:
It really makes sense that you guys are basing your predictions for a Tennessee win on the fact that we play in the Pac-10, the fact that Tennessee has more tradition, and Justin Wilcox.

When someone wants to talk matchups and stuff happening on the field, talk to me.
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UT is at a historic low point and you're over here needling us about how your fluorescent fowl are going to beat us at home. You should expect the conference and tradition insults.
 
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kptvol said:
UT is at a historic low point and you're over here needling us about how your fluorescent fowl are going to beat us at home. You should expect the conference and tradition insults.
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Ut as a program is just having some turbulence. The UT fanbase ,however , is in fact at a historic low of epic proportions. Not sure you can pull out of this nose dive.
 
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kptvol said:
UT is at a historic low point and you're over here needling us about how your fluorescent fowl are going to beat us at home. You should expect the conference and tradition insults.
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No, I'd expect someone to dispute what I'm saying with a logical explanation.
 
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Wezcoast said:
Ut as a program is just having some turbulence. The UT fanbase ,however , is in fact at a historic low of epic proportions. Not sure you can pull out of this nose dive.
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Well we all aspire to your high standard of calling people from TN retards and queers, but I'm just not sure we can live up to that.
 
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DuckinTN said:
No, I'd expect someone to dispute what I'm saying with a logical explanation.
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Not too long ago in Neyland, coming off a season worse than 2009 we destroyed a Cal team coming off a good season that would go on to tie for the Pac-10 title. If UT gets a couple big plays early, Neyland gets loud, and a relatively inexperienced QB gets rattled, we can hang on to win.
 
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kptvol said:
Not too long ago in Neyland, coming off a season worse than 2009 we destroyed a Cal team coming off a good season that would go on to tie for the Pac-10 title. If UT gets a couple big plays early, Neyland gets loud, and a relatively inexperienced QB gets rattled, we can hang on to win.
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Well, at least there was a smidge of logic in that. There's no reason to compare Oregon and '06 Cal. Completely different teams. You also fail to recognize that while '09 for Tennessee was better than '05, the 2006 Vols returned much more depth and talent than the 2010 team is returning.
 
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DuckinTN said:
Well, at least there was a smidge of logic in that. There's no reason to compare Oregon and '06 Cal. Completely different teams. You also fail to recognize that while '09 for Tennessee was better than '05, the 2006 Vols returned much more depth and talent than the 2010 team is returning.
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Actually. We lost almost our entire defensive line from 05-06, far more talent than we lost this past offseason, and I've seen you bring that up a number of times. The OL also lost several starters and we didn't have anyone coming on that had done anything. We would be starting a true freshman on the line. We lost our first round draft pick safety from 2005 and this past year. We lost more at LB after 2005 than last year. We lost our #1 running back and the heir apparent had three offseason surgeries and would be hampered by that all season. There were a good number of doubts for 2006.

You fail to recognize that Oregon is the second game of the season, so you can cram a lot of that depth argument up your tail.
 
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kptvol said:
Well we all aspire to your high standard of calling people from TN retards and queers, but I'm just not sure we can live up to that.
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I apologize to those involved for the insults (name calling) yesterday. I admit I can be pretty childish at times. Sorry.
 
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DuckinTN...

Ill try to give you some logic here. Bare with me. Reasons why I think TN will hang with Oregon and PERHAPS put ourselves into a position to win the game are...

1. We know you have a strong running game. Even in these down years we have fielded a strong defense. This year we have a talent and depth everywhere on defense with the exception of the DT. Oregon's running is not a downhill running attack. The Ducks are more of a toss sweep, stretch play, off tackle kind of team. We are strong at DE and LB. Our lateral speed across the field will help us slow LaMichael and company down a little.

2. You have 1 big play maker returning at WR returning and nothing else. We were excellent against the pass last year and that was with us using our All-World safety as an extra linebacker. I think your passing game will hit some big plays but will not be consistent enough down the stretch of the game. With the lack of experience at WR and a QB that doesn't have too much, not zip, but minimal experience, your passing game will also feel a lot of heat from our talent and depth at DE. I believe DE is one of our strongest areas in 2010.

As for offensively, there are a lot more questions on our part but there are still some points that I want to hit on.

3. From numerous articles that I have read (including the one that I used to start this thread), the Duck defense needs a little help. I am not saying you guess are horrible on defense but there are some question marks. Unless I am mistaken, you guys had trouble defending the pass last year. We are LOADED at WR. We have talent, depth, and experience at that position. Our question mark there is can we find a QB to get the ball to them. Matt Simms has seemed to step up but we wont know until the season actually starts.

4. We have a stable of RB's just as you do. No worry there for me. Just as everyone else, my big concern for us is the OL. Now I have a little faith here because... Even though we have 5 new starters the coaches have said the this years line is more talented than last year. We had 3 former walk-ons playing on our line last year. This years squad just lacks experience. With our down hill running style, if our line gels quickly, I think we can take advantage of your lighter, faster defensive front and get a good surge.

5. Special teams. They have to be special. Our special teams were abysmal last year. With the additions of the #1 kicker and the #1 punter in the nation they should improve. They should improve even more because Coach Dooley really takes a hands on approach to the special teams. We have some guys that we really look forward to returning kicks and punts as well.

I am sure that you have a breakdown of strengths and weaknesses just as I do, this are just the reasons that I think we can be more that just competitive in this game.
 
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SamQB7 said:
DuckinTN...

Ill try to give you some logic here. Bare with me. Reasons why I think TN will hang with Oregon and PERHAPS put ourselves into a position to win the game are...

1. We know you have a strong running game. Even in these down years we have fielded a strong defense. This year we have a talent and depth everywhere on defense with the exception of the DT. Oregon's running is not a downhill running attack. The Ducks are more of a toss sweep, stretch play, off tackle kind of team. We are strong at DE and LB. Our lateral speed across the field will help us slow LaMichael and company down a little.

2. You have 1 big play maker returning at WR returning and nothing else. We were excellent against the pass last year and that was with us using our All-World safety as an extra linebacker. I think your passing game will hit some big plays but will not be consistent enough down the stretch of the game. With the lack of experience at WR and a QB that doesn't have too much, not zip, but minimal experience, your passing game will also feel a lot of heat from our talent and depth at DE. I believe DE is one of our strongest areas in 2010.

As for offensively, there are a lot more questions on our part but there are still some points that I want to hit on.

3. From numerous articles that I have read (including the one that I used to start this thread), the Duck defense needs a little help. I am not saying you guess are horrible on defense but there are some question marks. Unless I am mistaken, you guys had trouble defending the pass last year. We are LOADED at WR. We have talent, depth, and experience at that position. Our question mark there is can we find a QB to get the ball to them. Matt Simms has seemed to step up but we wont know until the season actually starts.

4. We have a stable of RB's just as you do. No worry there for me. Just as everyone else, my big concern for us is the OL. Now I have a little faith here because... Even though we have 5 new starters the coaches have said the this years line is more talented than last year. We had 3 former walk-ons playing on our line last year. This years squad just lacks experience. With our down hill running style, if our line gels quickly, I think we can take advantage of your lighter, faster defensive front and get a good surge.

5. Special teams. They have to be special. Our special teams were abysmal last year. With the additions of the #1 kicker and the #1 punter in the nation they should improve. They should improve even more because Coach Dooley really takes a hands on approach to the special teams. We have some guys that we really look forward to returning kicks and punts as well.

I am sure that you have a breakdown of strengths and weaknesses just as I do, this are just the reasons that I think we can be more that just competitive in this game.
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I can respect this argument. Maybe not agree with a few points in it, but it's a good argument.
 
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DuckinTN said:
Well, at least there was a smidge of logic in that. There's no reason to compare Oregon and '06 Cal. Completely different teams. You also fail to recognize that while '09 for Tennessee was better than '05, the 2006 Vols returned much more depth and talent than the 2010 team is returning.
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I think the major depth issue is at DT...something that if schemed correctly, SHOULD not be an issue in the second game of the season...as the season wears on and injuries mount (it's football, they happen) then it'll be time to worry about depth. The starters on the UT Defense have experience and talent. The 2nd teamers, however, do not have as much (if any) experience...but don't think they aren't talented.

And as any Duck fan should know, an agressive defense is hard to over come and plan for...the Ducks had a very agressive front 7 last year and gave offenses fits.

On the Offensive side of the ball, UT has the playmakers out wide and at TE as well as a potential sleeper in Poole at RB. A month to come together should help the OL and given everything that's been coming out about Simms over the offseason, I think that QB is going to be just fine as well for the Oregon game.

The Duck offense will be a big question mark...notably because of Masoli's departure. He was what made that Offense so hard to contain...James and Maehl are talented, no doubt about it, but I can't see them being the gamebreakers they were with Defenses not having to worry about Masoli at QB...the key for Oregon therefore will definitely come down to who starts at QB...if it's Thomas, then it might mean trouble for us in Vol Country...though somewhat raw, the kid is very talented. Here's to hoping Costa starts and we go into the Gator game 2-0!!!!
 
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