Question of LWS

#26
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savannahfan said:
I thank we all know 9-24 thru 10-15 will tell the tail. Hard road with the end being the toughest. After this period mind set could really be comprised. Could make last part of season harder that should be.
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Just think in 2 short months we will know the story of the season. It is going to get here fast, and be gone in a hurry. Hopefully come November we are playing meaningful games!
 
#29
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LWSVOL said:
could lose VAT and Bama, be 10-2 and in Atlanta. didn't say the 2 losses would be SEC
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It would be goofy to lose the Bristol game but manage to run through UF/@UGA/@TAMU, but I suppose it's possible.
 
#30
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VolAllen said:
My problem with 10-2 is this:

1 L is obviously Bama in the 10-2 scenario.

The other L is hard for me to picture without a couple of other L's. For instance, if we lose to Florida, we'll prob lose either @GA or @A&M.

However, beat Florida to start 4-0 and I think the team will have serious momentum to get through UGA and A&M. Still possibly fall to Bama and then end with all W's to finish 11-1.

To me, it's 12-0, 11-1, or 9-3. I won't complain as long as we start 4-0.
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We have never seen this team with success. Every year has started with a UF loss so we are constantly chasing them in the east. If our 1st loss is to Bama and UF & UGA have 2 SEC losses by that point then we may see the guys relax some. We saw it against SCAR last year and we know JRM said the team relaxed some in games with leads. Do the guys play the 2nd half of the season focusing on a Bama rematch and over look someone?

IMHO the 2 losses are most likely to be aTm and Bama. UF and UGA are hard hitting emotional games that take a lot out of a player. aTm may be playing for their coach's job at that point plus 100% of our team have never flown on a plane to play a game in TX.
 
#31
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LWSVOL said:
could lose VAT and Bama, be 10-2 and in Atlanta. didn't say the 2 losses would be SEC
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Florida
Bama
Georgia
Texas A&M
UK
Mizzou

Are all equal to or much better than VTech. App State could be the same level of difficulty, LWS.
Fuente is an offensive genius, but he just got there. VTech is a 8 win team tops in the ACC.

And also... Florida is the real threat. UGA has as much trouble with them as we do. Mclwien is already building something there.

If we go 10- 2 its a loss to Florida and Bama.
 
#32
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LWSVOL said:
I think this team has the capability to win 11 games based on the talent level of the team and the schedule they face. That is if they remain relatively healthy. That is the unknown every year that impacts games in October and November.

I do think they win the eastern division this year with Georgia being the threat. That game should be the pivotal game as to who wins the East. Georgia is going to be at the top real soon so Tennessee must continue to recruit at a high level. The next several years will be a lot of fun watching UT and UGA fight for the East.

My prediction for the year is 10-2. Should be good enough to win East and I say that thinking one of the two losses can't be Georgia.

I don't go game by game. It is just two uncertain in terms of what players will be on the field. The teams that play on September 1 (all SEC teams, not just UT) may not be the same as the one's playing on October 1.

Thank you for the comments.
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Injuries are probably the key factor this season. Already, we have seen Hall injured and out for probably 6 weeks. That injury exposes a serious depth issue at OT.

Agree with the 10-2 prediction.
 
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#33
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VolnJC said:
I don't see Georgia losing 3 conference games...they would have to lose to Ole Miss, Florida, and Auburn

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No way does UGA lose to Auburn this year. We have to go 11-1 to win the East IMO.
 
#38
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LittleVol said:
Florida
Bama
Georgia
Texas A&M
UK
Mizzou

Are all equal to or much better than VTech. App State could be the same level of difficulty, LWS.
Fuente is an offensive genius, but he just got there. VTech is a 8 win team tops in the ACC.

And also... Florida is the real threat. UGA has as much trouble with them as we do. Mclwien is already building something there.

If we go 10- 2 its a loss to Florida and Bama.
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the distractions at Bristol are going to be difficult to manage for both coaching staffs. this game will have more distractions then seen at bowl games. The hype and just the game environment will be off the charts. The winner may end up being the first team that can find their focus.

I'm not predicting a loss to VAT but do see it as possible. just depends on focus.

We have been a better team than Florida the last two seasons, Arkansas last year and Vanderbilt in 2014. Losing to teams that you are better than happens weekly in college football, even to teams that should compete for a championship.

I just think we lose one game somewhere. I think we have better talent than all but one team. Doesn't mean we win all 11 though.
 
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#39
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VolAllen said:
My problem with 10-2 is this:

1 L is obviously Bama in the 10-2 scenario.

The other L is hard for me to picture without a couple of other L's. For instance, if we lose to Florida, we'll prob lose either @GA or @A&M.

However, beat Florida to start 4-0 and I think the team will have serious momentum to get through UGA and A&M. Still possibly fall to Bama and then end with all W's to finish 11-1.

To me, it's 12-0, 11-1, or 9-3. I won't complain as long as we start 4-0.
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IMHO, Bama is not the obvious loss out of the 4. I personally like UT at home vs Bama and UF. I think Bama IS significantly better than TAM talent wise so I'd say they're a more likely loss.... but I don't think there's a large separation between these teams except possibly UF. The two road games plus the home game vs Bama... are where I am most concerned.

UT should beat UF this year at home.
 
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#40
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08Vol said:
We have never seen this team with success. Every year has started with a UF loss so we are constantly chasing them in the east. If our 1st loss is to Bama and UF & UGA have 2 SEC losses by that point then we may see the guys relax some. We saw it against SCAR last year and we know JRM said the team relaxed some in games with leads. Do the guys play the 2nd half of the season focusing on a Bama rematch and over look someone?

IMHO the 2 losses are most likely to be aTm and Bama. UF and UGA are hard hitting emotional games that take a lot out of a player. aTm may be playing for their coach's job at that point plus 100% of our team have never flown on a plane to play a game in TX.
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A&M is definitely a trap game. Coming off two very emotional games, going on the road against a good SEC program and then catching your most hated rival the next week. Perfect game for a let down in a hostile environment. Loss there would not be a shock whatsoever.
 
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BigorangeBoy said:
How AU fares with Clemson will determine their season. Lose big, and the fan base starts packing Gus' moving van. Win or keep it respectable and their season can be optimistic.
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What I hear you saying is Aubie will (still) suck this year. They will struggle to keep up with Clem's son.
 
#42
#42
I just can't see this team losing to Florida. Too mature and experienced now to give this one away like the last couple years. Of course after the last two years I know to expect anything until the clock strikes 00:00.
 
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#43
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Being kind of starved for football, I've spent some time watching VT games from last year. Broadcast videos aren't really adequate for breaking a team down.... but the one guy from last year's team that would have concerned me is Brewer.... and he's gone.

They have a 3 way race for QB now after neither JUCO transfer Evans nor returnee Motley being able to lock the job down. After having a very pedestrian D that couldn't stop Tulsa in their bowl... VT has to find replacements for their most productive LB and two best DL's. I think I read where they lost a returning DB also.

Their O returns some guys from a unit that finished mid-pack in the ACC last year but really struggled to move the ball against teams with a pulse. They were 8th against all opponents but only 11th against teams with a winning record. They only played six teams with a winning record.... they went 1-5 against those teams with the only win being 7-6 NCSU.

Talent wise.... there appears to be as much or more disparity between UT and this VT team than there was between UT and Northwestern or Iowa.
 
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#45
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LWSVOL said:
the distractions at Bristol are going to be difficult to manage for both coaching staffs. this game will have more distractions then seen at bowl games. The hype and just the game environment will be off the charts. The winner may end up being the first team that can find their focus.

I'm not predicting a loss to VAT but do see it as possible. just depends on focus.

We have been a better team than Florida the last two seasons, Arkansas last year and Vanderbilt in 2014. Losing to teams that you are better than happens weekly in college football, even to teams that should compete for a championship.

I just think we lose one game somewhere. I think we have better talent than all but one team. Doesn't mean we win all 11 though.
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I agree with the logic.

I have us at 11- 1.
We edge UF.

Also, UGA is a still a major threat. The should turn into an annuak 10 win team by recruiting alone.

But truth is everything goes through Bama.
They could be even better this year.

If Bama beats SC.... watch out.
 
#46
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LWSVOL said:
A&M is definitely a trap game. Coming off two very emotional games, going on the road against a good SEC program and then catching your most hated rival the next week. Perfect game for a let down in a hostile environment. Loss there would not be a shock whatsoever.
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Ding, Ding, Ding!

I think we have the talent to go 11-1 or better. Fla game is CRITICAL for the players' confidence IMO. A win there could cement team & coaching chemistry and start us rolling down-hill...

I think we finally have the talent in the secondary to stack the box against UGA and challenge their new QB to beat us throwing the ball...It's just very hard for me to believe that Kirby Smart will actually fare better than Richt...

aTm is the game that troubles me the most... Trevor Knight is good and that will truly be a hostile environment.

I could stomach a loss to aTm as our only regular season loss....

Stacking the box and making Bama beat us thru the air will be the way to win a low-scoring game much like last year's....17-14...21-20...except this time we will be able to stop their run... Team with best QB play will win...

11-1 is my prediction barring a negative TO margin and injuries...

9-3 or 10-2 with bad turnovers and injuries to key folks...
 
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#47
#47
walkenvol said:
Who is Mark Dantonio for $1,000 Alex? :dance2:
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Mark Dantonio was hired by Glenn Mason and only coached under Saban while he was at MSU nearly 20 years ago. The Nick Saban of Michigan State isn't the Nick Saban of Alabama or LSU, not to mention he became the DC at OSU. He wasn't a head coach until nearly 10 years after coaching under Saban. Umm Pat Narduzzi, that would be a no.
 
#49
#49
If we are going to use the Pat Narduzzi and Mark Dantonio logic then Jon Gruden is a member of the Johnny Majors head coaching tree, as well as Tommy West
 
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