Chances we make it to Atlanta in 2012

#54
#54
Who knows maybe we lose to a sec east team in our on back door, not get in to our on championship..... But.... Here's the kicker... Go to the NC game and win it :)

Nah that will never work ....
 
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rockytop114 said:
:lolabove:georgia will not beat the vols are offense is going to be awsome and are deffense is going to be better than last year .really i'm not throwing in the towl yet on south carolina the vols will put up points:thumbsup: lets go vols:clapping:lets go vols:clapping:
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Our you crazy or just plain stupid? Towls our trouble when mixed double.
 
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99gator said:
Based on their ability to win on the road.....very unlikely.

On a side note, it's amazing how people dismiss Florida but refuse to apply the same logic to Tennessee
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Most are giving FL about the same chances of UT, neither having much of a shot but still can win gmes. I think the reason peopl are picking UT over FL is 1. its a UT board and 2. FL is coming off a bad seaon and losing its best players. UT is coming off a bad season but getting back its best players. Logic would tell you we will improve an FL will not. But the again there is ckaching and you never know who was on the bench that just needed an opertunity!
 
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jortfreeTN said:
:lolabove:

Most are giving FL about the same chances of UT, neither having much of a shot but still can win gmes. I think the reason peopl are picking UT over FL is 1. its a UT board and 2. FL is coming off a bad seaon and losing its best players. UT is coming off a bad season but getting back its best players. Logic would tell you we will improve an FL will not. But the again there is ckaching and you never know who was on the bench that just needed an opertunity!
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Opertunity must be taken advantage of. Ckach Dooley is.
 
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99gator said:
Based on their ability to win on the road.....very unlikely.

On a side note, it's amazing how people dismiss Florida but refuse to apply the same logic to Tennessee
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You do know that you are on a Vol's message board? I am quite sure if you would go to a gator board instead of a vols board you would see the same thing. Go Vols!
 
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99gator said:
Based on their ability to win on the road.....very unlikely.

On a side note, it's amazing how people dismiss Florida but refuse to apply the same logic to Tennessee
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Yeah i know.

Its amazing how Tennessee fans on a Tennessee board would be overly excited about their own team and give little to no respect to their hated rival.

Thats just crazy stuff. Imagine that, there are Tennessee homers on a Tennessee board.

I bet you wouldnt have that problem on a uf forum.

Just sayin

That being said, heres my unbiased nonhomer opinion.

Tennessees chances=80%
ufs chances= -28%
 
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VFL1800FPD said:
Georgia won’t beat us

1) Look at their schedule last year. Yes, they did go on a 10 straight win streak, but with wins over who? They lost their first real challenge vs. Boise, and then lost against USCe at home. Then they go on the streak with wins over Coastal Carolina, Ole Miss, Miss State, an 8 point win against an injury-ridden TN team, followed by 2 close wins against an inferior Vandy team and a Florida team nowhere near their usual caliber. Then they follow up with wins against New Mexico State, Auburn, and Kentucky (by 9). Then, as you all know, their last 2 games were losses to LSU and Mich State. Now tell me, out of these wins, which ones were “quality wins” and which ones show a team that’s “poised to stomp the SEC east.” IMO, UGA showed nothing special with last year’s performance, especially nothing that deserves them a preseason ranking in the top 10.

2) Returning defensive starters: Yes, UGA does return a huge percentage of starters from their great defense (who returns the most starters in the SEC though? Hint: Vols). However, the one area they are weak in continues to be their defensive backs. As of right now, they only have 9 total DBs on their roster, with most of the depth being inexperienced. With the potential of Hunter, Rogers, and Patterson (assuming Hunter plays to last season’s predictions, Rogers plays just as well as last season, and Patterson plays to at least half of his potential) I think we are in a position to chew up Georgia’s secondary. This, in turn, will open up our running game. And I’m not saying Lane will drop 150+ yards, but any respectable running game will only boost the effectiveness of our pass attack. (IMO Da’rick Rogers in the slot next year will be a guaranteed first down…every play). I just don’t think UGA has the secondary to keep up with our offensive potential.

3) Returning offensive starters: Yep, they return Aaron Murray. Big Whoop. I say, who’s he going to throw to? And who’s he going to stand behind? UGA loses their 3 best offensive linemen. Even last year, with experience, this line gave up 32 sacks. Against the pressure from Lathers, Johnson, Maggit, and Mcullers, Sentimore, and Couch I just don’t see this new offensive line giving Murray any time to throw the ball. The only way they could open up their passing is with a solid running game, which has been an issue for the Dawgs for a few years. Will Crowell be healthy? Will the inexperienced backups provide him any relief? In addition, UGA’s biggest offensive target, the Tight End what’s his name, is now gone for the NFL. Murray has no experience to throw to, and our improving secondary, with Wagner at CB where he belongs, is going to be at least a problem for Murray, especially if he is pressured for time like I assume he will be.

4) Coaching Staff: UGA returns the same coaching staff. If I need to remind you, this is the same Mark Richt who was on the hot seat at the beginning of last season, and the same Mark Richt who made some pretty crappy decisions that took them out of the Boise State and Mich State games last year (remember the 2nd down kneel play to put them in a better position for the field goal which ultimately failed in the Outback bowl?) Mark Rich is not a risk-taker, especially the kind of risk taker that warrants success in the SEC. And don’t forget this UGA team’s tendency to choke when they are ranked highly in the preseason.

5) Location: This one’s played in Athens, which is really a non-issue for me. The players will remember losing last year in Neyland and that will light a fire under their bellies (I hope). In addition, UT is not too far from UGA, and I expect a huge turnout next year, so expect plenty of hometown support for our Vols. Besides, I have faith in the Vols between the hedges (see 2004 and 2006).

Overall, I just don’t see how everyone can concede us the Georgia game already. I have faith in the Big Orange, and I absolutely cannot stand losing to Georgia again. We’ve got the tools on offense and the tenacity on defense to stick it to the Dawgs this year, and burn those dang hedges down with a big Orange Flame. GBO. I predict your Tennessee Vols slamming UGA in Athens next year by a score of 35-14.
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Gotta love the offseason. Every fanbase thinks very highly of their teams.

UT should have a very good offense that will give everybody a tough time. That's a fair point.

The UT defense does not scare anybody. New coach and a new system will take sometime to come together.

I like our chances even more considering Dooley is the guy in charge. Dooley goes down for the third straight year.
 
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Jackson_Harris said:
Yes, Florida couldn't score in 2011 and they lose what little offense they had in Rainey and Demps. Plus their quarterback was also a senior. As LSU, Florida State, Georgia, Alabama, Auburn, South Carolina all showed this past year, the gators ain't all that and a bag of chips.
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Tennessee showed this also in the second half.. If they just could have figured things out in the first half after Hunter went down, it would have been a different game. But, as they say, that is why you play the game. We held Florida to 3 points in the second half if I remember correctly. I could be wrong though. My min d isn't what it used to be. LOL
 
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tatud4life said:
Tennessee showed this also in the second half.. If they just could have figured things out in the first half after Hunter went down, it would have been a different game. But, as they say, that is why you play the game. We held Florida to 3 points in the second half if I remember correctly. I could be wrong though. My min d isn't what it used to be. LOL
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florida outscored tennessee in the 2nd half, too
 
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if you want to have a serious discussion, here's what has to get better for tennessee to make it to atlanta.

find a running game
get a pass rush
force turnovers
improve their field goal kicking
make plays on special teams
have a better mental attitude (like not waving bye-bye when you throw a td pass against montana like you did something special)

do you believe the talent and the coaching are there to make the needed improvement in these areas that will lead to the wins that are necessary? why do you believe that?
 
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