SDS prediction... 8 loses?

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Here is a prediction from Saturday down South. Sounds like we should not even show up for the games.

Tennessee Football: Game-by-game predictions for 2014 - Saturday Down South

TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS
2013 Crystal Ball Projection: 5-7, 2-6
2013 Actual: 5-7, 2-6

THE 2014 BATTLEFIELD

Aug. 31 vs. Utah State (W): Quarterback Chuckie Keaton is one of college football’s most dynamic returning playmakers, but the Vols have a couple on offense too. Keaton tossed 18 touchdown passes in basically five games as a junior before an injury sidelined him for the season. Tennessee’s secondary should be on high alert in a not-so-easy opener.

Sept. 6 vs. Arkansas St. (W): This game would be more difficult if Gus Malzahn still directed the offense for the Red Wolves.

Sept. 13 at Oklahoma (L): Last year’s early-season road trip to Oregon was a disaster. The chances of this one turning out much better are slim.

Sept. 27 at Georgia (L): Tennessee could really throw a wrench into the SEC pecking order with an upset win between the hedges, but this is the one division matchup Todd Gurley truly owned the last time he faced the Vols in 2012 with 130 yards and three touchdowns.

Oct. 4 vs. Florida (L): Besides Georgia-South Carolina, this is the biggest game in the Eastern Division during the first half of the season. A win for the Vols acts as a signature win for an inexperienced team and would damage the Gators’ chances at turning things around following last year’s disaster.

Oct. 11 vs. Chattanooga (W): Luckily for Vanderbilt, it’ll have two bye weeks before a division showdown at Mizzou.

Oct. 18 at Ole Miss (L): One of the more underrated cross-division games in the SEC season, the one has the potential to be a high-scoring affair if Tennessee can generate a couple big plays. We expect the Rebels to still be in the thick of the Western Division race too.

Oct. 25 vs. Alabama (L): Radio personality Colin Cowherd’s made this matchup his preseason SEC upset special. We’re not.

Nov. 1 at South Carolina (L): Revenge game for the Gamecocks. Tennessee kept South Carolina out of the SEC Championship Game last season with a field goal as time expired post-Marquez North’s heroics at Neyland. The Gamecocks needed a Jadeveon Clowney strip-and-sack to win by three last time in Columbia but it won’t be as close this time around as the home team extends its Williams-Brice winning streak to 24 games.

Nov. 15 vs. Kentucky (W): The most favorable matchup in a month comes at the Wildcats’ expense. Kentucky solidifies a brutal third consecutive 0-8 SEC season with a loss here.

Nov. 22 vs. Mizzou (L): The Tigers win with spirited quarterback play from Maty Mauk against a worn down Tennessee defense that’s already taken it on the chin six times against ranked teams coming in. Mizzou won its first trip to Knoxville as an SEC member in 2012 by a score of 51-48 in overtime.

Nov. 28 at Vanderbilt (L): Puzzling to say the least, a program with superior talent has struggled the last few years against its Music City neighbor. Vandy will be playing for a bowl berth at 5-6, more than enough incentive to send the Vols to their fifth loss in six games to end a disappointing season.

2014 PROJECTED FINISH: 4-8, 1-7

THE LOWDOWN: Eight losses in a single season would set a dubious program record, but it could happen for Butch Jones and Co. if the offense continues to backtrack. Tennessee’s going to go as far as its quarterback allows and unfortunately, it looks like the Vols could have season-long problems under center without a confident leader. No player has separated himself in a three passer race and once a starter’s named, he’ll have to earn the right to keep his job according to Jones. Tennessee will be explosive at times, but inexperience in crucial moments against quality competition will lead to the Vols’ second-half collapse.
 
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SDS ranked our linebackers 10th in the SEC. That tells you all you need to know about their opinion of us. No reason to take this foolishness seriously.
 
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I want to know why everyone thinks Ga. is going to be so grand? They lose their quarterback and all the talking heads act like they are not going to miss a beat. There are too many questions in the East to really know who is going to come out on top.
 
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Old analysis is old. We have a QB, his name is Worley.

And our LB's include two legitimate (well Maggitt was 3rd team) All Americans. And they had them ranked 10th...

W- UTSt.
W- ArkySt
L- OK
W- UGA
W-Fla
W- Chatt
W- Ole Miss
L- Bama
L- USCjr
W-KY
W-Mizz
W-Vandy

9/3

6-2 SEC We gonna whip dey azz (Yeah i know it's 7:30 I drink when i want!!!)
 
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Jake Tate said:
Old analysis is old. We have a QB, his name is Worley.

And our LB's include two legitimate (well Maggitt was 3rd team) All Americans. And they had them ranked 10th...

W- UTSt.
W- ArkySt
L- OK
W- UGA
W-Fla
W- Chatt
W- Ole Miss
L- Bama
L- USCjr
W-KY
W-Mizz
W-Vandy

9/3

6-2 SEC We gonna whip dey azz (Yeah i know it's 7:30 I drink when i want!!!)
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Take another drink....we can take usc.
 
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I hope not, but it's possible. That is the lowest we can go though. Hopefully we upset a team or two, beat vandy, and finish 7-5.
 
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So sds predicts Worely will flop, Justin just may have something to say about that. Prediction: SDS will have egg on their faces.
 
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Jake Tate said:
Old analysis is old. We have a QB, his name is Worley.

And our LB's include two legitimate (well Maggitt was 3rd team) All Americans. And they had them ranked 10th...

W- UTSt.
W- ArkySt
L- OK
W- UGA
W-Fla
W- Chatt
W- Ole Miss
L- Bama
L- USCjr
W-KY
W-Mizz
W-Vandy

9/3

6-2 SEC We gonna whip dey azz (Yeah i know it's 7:30 I drink when i want!!!)
Click to expand...

I agree Jake, it's doable ! :yes: Our guys will play with that chip on their shoulder. :)
 
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Hate to be a downer, but 8 losses is certainly within the realm of possibility. Of course I think we win more though
 
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If it is that easy to get paid to write about sports then several here need to give it a shot. There's no research in what the guy writes... just lazy ramblings based on previous years and common perceptions (and misperceptions).

For instance, Mauk may become a precision passer able to use his possession type WR's to "dink and dunk". He may really be such a great runner that D's will constantly be on their heels. But the fact is they return the fewest starters and lettermen in the SEC and maybe the country. Mauk started 4 games and was under 50% completions in 3 of the WITH Washington, DGB, and Lucas. His only game above 50% was UK... even UT held him under 50%.

Other losses: top 3 WR's, top RB, starting QB, 3 starting DB's, 2 starting LB's, best two DL's, best two OL's,.... I just don't see Mizzou "reloading" the way they recruit.

In fact, I think it is more likely that they lose at Toledo than win in K'ville.
 
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I used to read what SDS had to say until I figured out they don't have a clue what they're doing. Just ignore them, they'll go away...
 
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If we have a couple of the 32 new guys this year do what Cam Sutton did last year this team will definitely surprise some folks. Butch is a coach who will never inflate anybody's head. Hell if we won a NC he would probably be talking about next years "mental toughness". I think deep down though this year he's starting to get a chubby from the potential he sees.
 
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