Please Say No to Vandy, Ala, & KY (Here's Why)

[Volnanza]

I will believe the sos basics when I see it. Imo they will still go by w vs losses

Anyone putting their trust in SOS is going to be sadly disappointed.

 

[sjt18]

Playing Vandy and UK just guarantees that more quality teams are in the rotating schedule. UT will continue to have a SOS good enough to compete for a playoff spot with a loss and sometimes two.

Each year, UT will face 6 of the other 10. I'm going to say it will be rare to avoid LSU, UGA, UF, TAM, and Texas all in the same year. In fact I think it is mathematically impossible. The Vols didn't really escape anything UNLESS Bama goes wandering through the wilderness trying to find the next Saban.

 

[WillisWG]

OBE

 

[adam.vol]

It’s only for 4 seasons. Relax.

 

[TNCNGuy]

First off, I know that I have not been active for a while, but let me say I'm so proud of my vols. The fans were incredible last week and I had a lot of relatives comment of how the campus and stadium looked so beautify. I think Game Day will be back sooner than later. And I think we make the playoffs again this year- hopefully we host one on campus if not a bye because we are (IMHO) a top 5. Mark it

Regarding the 9 game schedule: I know a lot of us are getting excited about having Vandy, Ala, & Ky. as potential rivals on our schedule for the next 4-6 years, but it may not be such a good thing especially if Ala doesn't get back to being the powerhouse its been for decades.

Remember, next year the CFB committee will select participants based on SOS and not just wins/losses.

Thefore, my first choice would be Bama, Vandy and and one of South Carolina/Florida.

Lets be real, we have a great brand, and plent of NIL/money, but we don't necessarily have the reputation as some other bluebloods have that if it came down to us and lets say Notre Dame, Penn State (B1G) or Miami/Clemson (ACC); as a result, without going either 12-0/11-1/10-2, we may be on pens and needles waiting on who the committee will select for the final 1 or 2 playoff slots. It's all Political!!!! And lets not even think about if we had a close fought battle or loss with Vandy and/or Ky. (Geez) ;however, if we do indeed get Vandy, Ala & Kentucky, I see us playing LSU/OU and Florida one year and the next Texas/Aub/Georgia and we'd better go 3-0 with the above 3 or we may be in deep trouble. In other words, we should be careful of what we ask for.

Just my humble opinion.

I don't get the fear. We have to play every SEC team every two years. Thats a combination of UGA, Texas, LSU, Ole Miss etc. If we win, no one doubts our SOS.