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Same. I rather be underrated than overhyped. I am fine with the 'disrespect" of being ranked outside the top 10, etc. I think our boys played best last year with a chip on their shoulder. See before Georgia and after South Carolina.

I'm probably an outlier, but I really want to win an SEC title, almost more than a national one. I guess that's in part because to me the SEC title still holds a lot of weight, more than other conferences. I feel like you if you can win in the SEC, you are one of the best teams in the country...

Yeah, for real. I know some fans feel disrespected by being out of the top 10, but I can remember getting excited about just being in the top 25 during that 15 year rough stretch. We had an amazing year. Next step of this rebuild of our football program is showing some consistency. We need...

Good game. Pretty balanced offense versus defense, which is the best outcome. I would be concerned if the defense couldn't stop the offense with no starting WRs or OLs. And the offense functioned pretty well considering it was a bunch of young guys out there. You really don't want these games...

Yeah, even if Joe has some hiccups throughout the year, I think from the leadership standpoint alone he should start. Seems some fans underestimate the difficulty of even managing this offense. Even in Vandy game when he didn't look too hot (to be fair it was awful weather), he protected the...

Yes, but I also don't even know if it matters if the freshman play. I think just having some competition and some athletic guys behind them in depth can light a fire under some of the returning players and push them harder. Last year we were literally just struggling to have guys fill positions...

It's crazy to think about what we will be able to do with more depth. Last year was amazing, and not to discredit our guys, but our depth was paper thin, especially defensively. To have actual options and competition is huge. We have a full crew of dudes out there competing this spring, which I...

Everyone loves talking playoffs and Natties, but I really want the SEC title first. Being champion of the best league in CFB would be massive by itself. It still means something to me!

I think a factor that works in Hooker's favor is he is coachable. The guy wants to learn, and has shown his ability to develop from VT to this past season. He may not "read" the defense well as Kurt suggests, but I have no doubts Hooker could learn if a NFL coach gives him a chance. I think...

I don't know enough about the NFL to say whether or not he is starter material, but Dobbs can clearly play in the NFL. With an absolutely terrible offensive line he was able to throw for more yards than that rookie in all three of his starts combined. Dobbs can clearly keep up. Again, maybe he...

This story is a nothing burger. He may be the best QB ever or the worst, but this guy has no clue either way.

One thing about the Clemson game is while Joe was good, it was also a solid team performance. Run game was good, defense made some plays upfront and even in the secondary. It was a really balanced performance, and that is what gives me a lot of hope for next year. However, I don't want to...

I would also like to point out, as you said, we had decent recruiting during bad years. Just goes to show recruiting classes don't equal success alone. You still need a good coach.

When thinking about these games, I think we need to consider our home field advantage. One of the great things about last year was going undefeated in Neyland. One of the best stats of last year. I hope the trend continues next year. I think it also could potentially make the GA game a more...

Agreed. People are underestimating us. The Dline and rush defense was a marked improvement over 2021 and really solid. Another year of growth and we are going to be scary for other teams. Also, we have a bunch of young talent in the secondary now (which creates competition) and our returning...

I agree SCAR will be the next best east team besides GA. FL is reminding me of us during our lost years this past decade. Loads of talent, but just not clicking as a unit. I think we should be able to handle them. Hoping for a similar game to LSU this past year. A little off topic, but does...

I have a feeling we are going to have to get used to coaches leaving...to be hired as head coaches elsewhere. Which is a wonderful problem to have after all these years. Looking forward to seeing the Heupel coaching tree evolve.

Yeah, I know some fans are frustrated with the D at times, but they made huge strides from 2021. Banks doesn't get enough credit. This year we only gave up more than 30 point 3 times. I know we give up yards, but those guys are on the field A LOT. Our run D is legit and I think our Dline is...

Honestly I feel like it would be a ballsy move to wear them again and exercise this demon. Heck, do it against SC. This program needs to become too good to be impacted by "curses."

His biggest asset is he is teachable and wants to learn. You really can't under estimate the mindset and mental part of the game.