I'm happy with 2nd in SEC East

#51
#51
Happy with second in the East... no. I can't be happy with that. I will be satisfied with it this year since it is the best we can hope for at this point. But never happy about it.
 
#53
#53
Okay, the title may need a little wordsmithing. "Satisfied" might be better than "happy," and there's an implied "for this year" on the end of it that clarifies his perspective even more.

But I get where GBO is coming from. We started out this year knowing that anything between 8-4 and 10-2 was possible. Including the possibility of a run at the East. The results so far have borne out those expectations: we will (likely) go 8-4, and with a few breaks might have been able to find our way to 10-2 and Atlanta. On the other hand, we (collectively) were pointing at several games as potential pitfalls: Arkansas (before we knew they were about to melt down for everyone but us), Florida (of course), Oklahoma, Georgia, and Alabama. A few were even tossing Kentucky, USCe, and Mizzou into the mix of games to take seriously.

So given all those unknowns, back in August, to end up as the #2 team in the East, well, it's not answered prayers, but it ain't ashes and switches, either.

To be satisfied that it turned out okay (not great, but not bad) isn't a horrible thing. We can live with that, with better things to come in 2016.

And that's all I think GBO meant.

Go Vols!
 
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VFL-82-JP said:
Okay, the title may need a little wordsmithing. "Satisfied" might be better than "happy," and there's an implied "for this year" on the end of it that clarifies his perspective even more.

But I get where GBO is coming from. We started out this year knowing that anything between 8-4 and 10-2 was possible. Including the possibility of a run at the East. The results so far have borne out those expectations: we will (likely) go 8-4, and with a few breaks might have been able to find our way to 10-2 and Atlanta. On the other hand, we (collectively) were pointing at several games as potential pitfalls: Arkansas (before we knew they were about to melt down for everyone but us), Florida (of course), Oklahoma, Georgia, and Alabama. A few were even tossing Kentucky, USCe, and Mizzou into the mix of games to take seriously.

So given all those unknowns, back in August, to end up as the #2 team in the East, well, it's not answered prayers, but it ain't ashes and switches, either.

To be satisfied that it turned out okay (not great, but not bad) isn't a horrible thing. We can live with that, with better things to come in 2016.

And that's all I think GBO meant.

Go Vols!
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I will disagree here. He worded it correctly and even noted it was just for this year. After starting off the way we did and the losses we had, to have a realistic shot at finishing second in the East, we should be happy for that finish.

I don't understand why it is so wrong to be happy about that? To me, I can be happy about the results but not satisfied with being 2nd whereas if I am satisfied with 2nd then where is the drive to be better? JMO
 
#57
#57
"I'm happy with second place" said no winner ever. That doesn't mean this won't end up being a successful season if we win out, but champions would never utter those words!
 
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JohnMcA60 said:
Finsh strong this year and then give them hell next year. If we don't get to Atlanta next year then I'm gonna be pissed. 2 plays away from it this year.
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1 play. They just had to not give up a 63 yard TD with a little over a minute left.
 
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WesternKyVol said:
That's on the players. And fans to an extent (Arkansas). Saban himself would probably have 5 losses this year.
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You are beyond delusional if you blame the fans for any loss. Ever. Ever.

Are you that confused about what wins football games?
 
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