Dare to get excited?

#26
#26
GAVol said:
I know people have an intense fear of disappointment, but it's time to get excited. There are 5 other teams in the SEC East that would love to be in our shoes right now. IMO, it's time to just shut up and be a fan. In 2 weeks you'll know whether to cheer or resume bitching and moaning.
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:good!:
 
#27
#27
General Jack said:
The VOLS have already burned us a few times this season, so I've been pretty cynical about things. But with the recent win over Arkansas and opportunity to get to the SECCG, part of me is starting to get excited again... the other part is worried about the eminent let down.

The fact the opportunity to win the SEC is within our control is awesome, regardless of how bad we sucked against our biggest rivals. I really want to get excited. But I couldn't take regaining the optimism only to get kicked in the balls again.

Dilemma… how are you guys feeling?
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I share similar thoughts, but I'm ready to make Neyland rock like UT fans should. Lets become that 12th man like never before and send Vandy back to Nashville still looking to become bowl eligible. I hope they do make a bowl, just not at our expense. UT 42, Vandy 17, I've changed my earlier prediction.:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:
 
#28
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lawgator1 said:
I only say that when people take a swipe at the Gators or take the position that the game was actually somehow close, which it wasn't. :dance2:


But that's not the topic. The topic is SEC standings and the situation and I don't blame anyone for being enthusiastic about the Vols' chances to win the East. You should be excited, IMO.
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We must not yet have mentioned that UF lost 3, (count 'em: 3) SEC games this season and will be at home during the SEC championship game.
 
#30
#30
BigPapaVol said:
We must not yet have mentioned that UF lost 3, (count 'em: 3) SEC games this season and will be at home during the SEC championship game.
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Lets not get our digs in just yet.. Fla still has a chance (albeit a small chance) to still go to the SEC championship game. After the KY game would be a better chance to do that.. of course I am sure even then Law is still just going to say 59-20. :)
 
#31
#31
Barring nuclear meltdown, Vandy cannot run with the Vols. Woodson played hurt last week and I doubt he gets back to 100% after tangling with the Dawgs. I really don't see how the Vols don't get to ATL.
 
#32
#32
VolunteerHillbilly said:
Barring nuclear meltdown, Vandy cannot run with the Vols. Woodson played hurt last week and I doubt he gets back to 100% after tangling with the Dawgs. I really don't see how the Vols don't get to ATL.
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I hope your right. Vandy and KY will play the vols tough though..
 
#33
#33
VolsZealot said:
Lets not get our digs in just yet.. Fla still has a chance (albeit a small chance) to still go to the SEC championship game. After the KY game would be a better chance to do that.. of course I am sure even then Law is still just going to say 59-20. :)
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I don't mention it when people are just bragging on the Vols. I do mention it when they do so by stating, or implying, that the result of our game was anything different than it appeared to be or that, miraculously, if the game were played today, it would end differently.

For the life of me, however, I do not understand why so many are willing to stick their necks out so far on this when UT has hardly been consistent and one of the two games is on the road at a decent opponent.

What is UT's road record this year against decent teams?
 
#35
#35
VolfanMike said:
Good looking bird, trying to get someone to go with me to Sonora TX next spring on a RIO hunt....Going to the Rafter W Ranch.....
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Let me know when and I'll go w/ you...Sonora is only about 2 1/2 hours from me...I live in Midland
 
#36
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lawgator1 said:
I don't mention it when people are just bragging on the Vols. I do mention it when they do so by stating, or implying, that the result of our game was anything different than it appeared to be or that, miraculously, if the game were played today, it would end differently.

For the life of me, however, I do not understand why so many are willing to stick their necks out so far on this when UT has hardly been consistent and one of the two games is on the road at a decent opponent.

What is UT's road record this year against decent teams?
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greatly depends on your definition of "decent", and the "road" part is what kills it. all of our toughest games lost have been on the road. i guess you could consider MSU decent, depending, so i'd say 1-3.

all totaled.....4-3.
 
#38
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lawgator1 said:
For the life of me, however, I do not understand why so many are willing to stick their necks out so far on this when UT has hardly been consistent and one of the two games is on the road at a decent opponent.
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I'm sticking with physician terminology. Cautiously optimistic.
 
#39
#39
jakez4ut said:
greatly depends on your definition of "decent", and the "road" part is what kills it. all of our toughest games lost have been on the road. i guess you could consider MSU decent, depending, so i'd say 1-3.

all totaled.....4-3.
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I'd consider MSU decent. But what this tells me is that, while you can be optimistic about beating UK, folks that are posting as though it has already happened need to be a bit more cautious in that optimism.
 
#40
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lawgator1 said:
I'd consider MSU decent. But what this tells me is that, while you can be optimistic about beating UK, folks that are posting as though it has already happened need to be a bit more cautious in that optimism.
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i don't disagree with that.

Lexington on Sr day has never seemed so daunting for us.
 
#41
#41
jakez4ut said:
i don't disagree with that.

Lexington on Sr day has never seemed so daunting for us.
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You've got to figure that their fans, with an opportunity to crush the hopes of a team that they would like to consider their rival, will be out in force. I still expect UT to win, but I think it is going to be a tough atmosphere and UT cannot afford to be the least bit complacent.
 
#42
#42
lawgator1 said:
You've got to figure that their fans, with an opportunity to crush the hopes of a team that they would like to consider their rival, will be out in force. I still expect UT to win, but I think it is going to be a tough atmosphere and UT cannot afford to be the least bit complacent.
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I agree completely. Love the new avatar, BTW.
 
#45
#45
Hell yes I am excited, being a VOLS fan I am excited 12 months out of the year about VOLS football (although I take a step down from rabid once the Hurryin Hoosiers start playing basketball...sorry).
I expect Vandy to give us their best shot, they always do sometimes they just are not very good. Come out of this with a win and no injuries, it is thumbs up all systems go for UK.
I am hoping Geo and UK have a knock down drag out fight for the entire game with UK winning. Why? the bloodbath wears out UK, and a UK win means the VOLS come focused to play, big game, final of the year, etc. 2 things could make this finale better, playing it on Rocky Top, and then being able to face bama in the SECC...but I'll settle for 2 wins. Go VOLS!:good!:
 
#46
#46
gcb/hoosiervol said:
Hell yes I am excited, being a VOLS fan I am excited 12 months out of the year about VOLS football (although I take a step down from rabid once the Hurryin Hoosiers start playing basketball...sorry).
I expect Vandy to give us their best shot, they always do sometimes they just are not very good. Come out of this with a win and no injuries, it is thumbs up all systems go for UK.
I am hoping Geo and UK have a knock down drag out fight for the entire game with UK winning. Why? the bloodbath wears out UK, and a UK win means the VOLS come focused to play, big game, final of the year, etc. 2 things could make this finale better, playing it on Rocky Top, and then being able to face bama in the SECC...but I'll settle for 2 wins. Go VOLS!:good!:
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Yes I am hoping we win the next 2 games as well.. However LSU will be in the SECCG.. even if they were to lose their next 2 games (which is highly unlikely).. they will still go.
 
#47
#47
lawgator1 said:
You've got to figure that their fans, with an opportunity to crush the hopes of a team that they would like to consider their rival, will be out in force. I still expect UT to win, but I think it is going to be a tough atmosphere and UT cannot afford to be the least bit complacent.
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And on top of all that, now that Navy beat ND, they get to hear about the longest winning streak over a single oppenent in the country. Count me in the nervous camp about that game.
 
#48
#48
General Jack said:
The VOLS have already burned us a few times this season, so I've been pretty cynical about things. But with the recent win over Arkansas and opportunity to get to the SECCG, part of me is starting to get excited again... the other part is worried about the eminent let down.

The fact the opportunity to win the SEC is within our control is awesome, regardless of how bad we sucked against our biggest rivals. I really want to get excited. But I couldn't take regaining the optimism only to get kicked in the balls again.

Dilemma… how are you guys feeling?
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That's the problem with a lot of youth you can see it getting better but can fail you sometimes.
 
#49
#49
lawgator1 said:
If I were you guys I would be a combination of pumped up and cautiously optimistic. The Vandy game ought to be no contest for you (which is why it will be, right?)

The Kentucky game would have me all twisted up in knots. So much on the line. Its on the road, its winning the SECE versus finishing third in the division, its a shot at a BCS bowl bid, and it could be the turning point for Fulmer and the program.

Needless to say, a huge game.
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It's like starting the season all over, the posibility of the gators finishing third, not winning the SECE. no shot at a BCS bowl, and the gator program turning point you just gotta think postive.
 
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