Prediction from NCSU & UT Grad

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FlyTNGuy said:
Sorry for the off-topic reply in advance.

Is anyone here from NW Florida? Unfortunately, I will be in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida on the night of our first game this Friday and was wondering if anyone knew of any Tennessee viewing parties or bars where I could watch the game. I’d be willing to drive to Destin or other surrounding areas if you don’t have any specific places that you know of in Santa Rosa. Any help is appreciated. Thanks!!! GBO!!!
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Go to Anglers on Okaloosa Island or there is a bar in Destin across from the Bass Pro Shop called Johnny O'Quiggly's (sp) that is good for ball games.
 
#28
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I don't know much about NCSU, but I hope that they are a team we can beat... I will be gutted if we lose... UT wins 35-21...
 
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Steve, as I read the title of the thread, I wondered...is this that Steve? Has to be. Are you bringing the cow and chicken costumes and the bullhorn?
 
#31
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Living here in west Tn. we have to put up with Memphis sports radio. They all have picked UT to lose this game and for the year 6-6 or 7-5 best case.

Really want a big win friday to shut them up.
 
#33
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"If you guys think losing Da'Rick was bad, think back to watching Russell Wilson go to Wisconsin :( That'd be like Peyton Manning transferring his senior year."
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I know that had to suck, but that's overstating it just a bit, don't you think?
 
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Hacksaw said:
I know that had to suck, but that's overstating it just a bit, don't you think?
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Slightly, but having a Heisman contender play for your team (who has had limited historical success), it was a pretty big deal.

However, TOB was always high on Glennon, who happened to do a great job of following it up. He was definitely one of the best players on the team last year.
 
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GnR02 said:
Go to Anglers on Okaloosa Island or there is a bar in Destin across from the Bass Pro Shop called Johnny O'Quiggly's (sp) that is good for ball games.
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Thanks a ton! Can't wait to celebrate this W around some fellow Vols!
 
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Stevorino said:
I graduated from UT (undergrad) and NCSU (grad school). I consider Tennessee my #1 team and NCSU a VERY close #2 - almost a 1b. So I follow both pretty closely.

If you guys think losing Da'Rick was bad, think back to watching Russell Wilson go to Wisconsin :( That'd be like Peyton Manning transferring his senior year. Awful.

Some thoughts I think don't get considered here enough:

1) National analysts would be silly to predict a win by Tennessee. They have nothing to go on but the end of last season -in which Tennessee was obviously abysmal. Until Tennessee puts a string of 2-3 quality wins together, don't expect the national media to believe in UT (that includes ESPN).

2) Tennessee SHOULD win this game by a comfortable margin for two major reasons:

A) Talent - I'm not a stickler for 'stars' in recruiting: 5 stars bust frequently and 3 stars overachieve often - but there is a MAJOR differential here. Tennessee averages somewhere around 3.4 for average star. NCSU is a solid 2.75 (usually don't rank in top 50). They have less than a handful of 4/5 stars on the ENTIRE roster (one being Amerson).

B) Size - As John Adams put so well in his 9-3 prediction column, Tennessee finally has true SEC size. NCSU has ACC size. There IS a difference and it makes a big impact in running the ball and pressuring the QB. While NCSU has a decent OLine - I expect UT's lines to win battles on both sides of the ball.


3) Those who are comparing this game to Cinci last year are spot on. 2012 NCSU is better than 2011 Cinci but Tennessee is MUCH improved as well.

4) Only way I see Tennessee losing is a string of turnovers that would have many of us questioning if the ball was lubed.

UT wins by a more than 2 TDs - Neal puts together a refreshing running game.
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hope your right about Neal
 
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crusse10 said:
Steve, as I read the title of the thread, I wondered...is this that Steve? Has to be. Are you bringing the cow and chicken costumes and the bullhorn?
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Mr Russell?

I can't make to the game, unfortunately. I will be supporting via some TBD internet stream!

I do believe mr thompson is making the trip!
 
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#38
#38
Great observations by the OP. I think that as far as team material is concerned UT has a decisive advantage. But I still have concerns as far as the coaching staff. Coach O"Brien is an experienced coach that was able to develop his team last year. Dooley has yet to prove that he can move to the winning side. I hope this is his first step.

Another concern was a lack of confidence voiced by Chaney in his interview with the press yesterday. He still seems unsure as to what to expect in this game. That often bleeds over to the squad and needs correction.
 
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