One of the main reasons for that was Carr was in his what, 13th year? A good portion of our dumb fans still talk about the GS loss. And I am sure that same portion will be discussing it in 10 years. But it’s big time dumb.
Instead of focusing on the positives this team accomplished, some will just focus on negative BS. We lost to GS. Big deal. We also made a huge turnaround, got to a bowl game and won. That’s what rational fans should focus on.
I haven't read of one prospect that said that was why they didn't choose TN.. But I have read of some that said the losses didn't matter.. Whitehaven kids for a example.. Sooo.. Your turn.. Name one..How about you provide me a list of every prospect we didn't get who said that the GSU and BYU losses played no part in their decision making? See how that works.
I don't think it's that dumb. When people mention Michigan's 2007 season the thing that gets mentioned is the loss to App St. Not their 9-4 record and win over UF in the Citrus Bowl.
I would just prefer a QB who doesn't stare down, telegraph and perhaps send postcards to his intended receiver before sending a high and too far pass that only a high jump champion will catch a sniff of. As a rule I am against drugs for athletes, but maybe Guantánamo could use a reefer to calm that arm down a bit.
Wha?Would you have preferred the season to go exactly the way it did, with the VOLS finishing 8-5 (5-3) with a Gator Bowl win,
OR
Win the first two (very winnable) games, finish the regular season 9-3 (5-3), but then lose to a stronger opponent in a bigger bowl game and finish 9-4?
We were fortunate to match up with Indiana. It was a great game against a well coached team. But being a realist, the Tennessee team that took the field last night would not stand much chance against a Michigan or Minnesota team that some folks wanted.
You make a lot of assumptions there. UT should have beaten IU by three scores. It wasn't an even match up. It was the product of poor QB play... which is the exact reason UT lost those first two games and fell to this match up in the first place.Would you have preferred the season to go exactly the way it did, with the VOLS finishing 8-5 (5-3) with a Gator Bowl win,
OR
Win the first two (very winnable) games, finish the regular season 9-3 (5-3), but then lose to a stronger opponent in a bigger bowl game and finish 9-4?
We were fortunate to match up with Indiana. It was a great game against a well coached team. But being a realist, the Tennessee team that took the field last night would not stand much chance against a Michigan or Minnesota team that some folks wanted.
You make a lot of assumptions there. UT should have beaten IU by three scores. It wasn't an even match up. It was the product of poor QB play... which is the exact reason UT lost those first two games and fell to this match up in the first place.
Would you have preferred the season to go exactly the way it did, with the VOLS finishing 8-5 (5-3) with a Gator Bowl win,
OR
Win the first two (very winnable) games, finish the regular season 9-3 (5-3), but then lose to a stronger opponent in a bigger bowl game and finish 9-4?
We were fortunate to match up with Indiana. It was a great game against a well coached team. But being a realist, the Tennessee team that took the field last night would not stand much chance against a Michigan or Minnesota team that some folks wanted.
People said the same thing about 2013 and beating Spurrier/ USC. Mediocre seasons get forgotten for a reason. Bandwagon fans? That's the least of UT's problems.No way we forget this season. It’s the beginning of the new era. I remember 1992. If nothing else we can use questions about this season to weed out the bandwagon fans that are coming.
A significant difference. Appy St loss happened when Michigan was seen as a national power and signaled the end of Michigan’s national relevance, it was the beginning of the end. Our loss to Ga St is more like Bama’s loss to Louisiana Monroe at the beginning of their current run. Who remembers it as a stain on Saban’s record?I don't think it's that dumb. When people mention Michigan's 2007 season the thing that gets mentioned is the loss to App St. Not their 9-4 record and win over UF in the Citrus Bowl.
Except the pundits aren't considering it a "major" upset. No one knew for sure how this team was going to be this year, and no one was expecting a powerhouse team this year. Upset, yes....life changing defeat, no. A small portion of the fanbase will keep stressing over this loss. The turnaround of the season will be the focus if the team begins to show this much improvement year over year. At worst, this year will be mentioned as the year that UT overcame a bad loss to Georgia State to become relevant again.I wish that were the case. But it won't be. This team did nothing remarkable this year in the CFB world other than lose to Georgia State. They will have highlights of that game keyed up for major upsets for years to come just like they do with Michigan vs Appy State.