It doesn't seem ridiculous to pick Cal so why is everyone reacting so harshly to those that do? Don't get me wrong, I'm all Vol, but there's no way we go into this game as a favorite after last season. Sure we blew them up last year in the first game, at home, but you have to look at the situation going in to last season and ending last season. Going in, we had a lot to prove and some vented up anger and frustration. In addition to that, Cal was clearly not prepared on either side of the ball. Cal was able to overcome that loss and put together a pretty respectable season (10-3) including a blow out of Texas A&M (45-10) in their bowl game. I don't see any bias in picking Cal at home to win this game, especially with the questions around Ainge's finger. That being said, GO VOLS! Let's just hope Corso picks Cal as well!