Loser or Realists or Both

[camp_steveo]

I've always been one to believe in an upset, but this year going into the Bama I'd rather Tennessee play to get the game over than beat themselves up more and hope to win.
I think Tennessee should sit as many starters as they can and run the clock as much as possible vs Bama. Give our guys time to heal up this week and next. Then come out and beat Kentucky with a stronger roster.
Our guys have given their all for Tennessee so far this year, but the truth is the lack of depth will start to show if they don't heal up.
This may be a losers mentality which I hate or maybe I'm just being a realist.

**** that ****.
UT should never lay down, especially not against Alabama. Hell no!
Go out there and fight like hell. Let the chips fall where they may.

 

[camp_steveo]

This is definitely a loser mentality. Hell NO! While Alabama is good, this is the weakest team they've fielded in years, and this is the best team UT has fielded in several years. Never concede anything.

I completely agree. Loser mentality is exactly what I was thinking.

 

[camp_steveo]

UT figures out how to slow down the QB draw and this game will be closer than yall think. Well, that and depending on UT's QB play. Hopefully is Hooker, but if its JM he needs to have his best day ever.

 

[feathersax]

If Tennessee plays hard, they likely get beaten handly, however, you never know. A couple of breaks are all you need for an upset. Play hard, play to win, and godspeed.

While I don't expect a win, I also recall 1985 when #1 Auburn with Bo Jackson came to Knoxville. I was there to witness a stunning Vols victory.

 

[ftsandersvol]

If guys are hurt, they should sit regardless of who we are playing. If they’re iffy, it’s all about the type of injury. Nothing worse than coming back too soon and making an injury worse.

 

[90 Vol]

It would send the wrong message to the players and fans if we held out healthy players and essentially conceded the game. I don’t think that’s the culture Heupel wants to build here and it’s not a culture that the fans would be happy with.

 

[chrismc1000]

Football is a contact sport and science says people will get hurt in this game sometimes it to the point that leaves last effects. Every kid knows this and so does all the coaches. No one (imo) plays this game to lose.