Tenn @ UGA

#5
#5
I didn't mean it like that. I know we have a shot. Im talking about all these damn magazines and college football shows are all picking UGA to pretty much dominate the east. I don't see them dominating us.
 
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#6
#6
tennessee can win, but until they show something on the road, it's hard to see them breaking through in athens
 
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#9
#9
I think it really just depends. We could have won last year. They outplayed us but some critical things didn't go our way. Murray's 70 yard pass out of our endzone was a really dagger. Couple of rough no-calls I remember hurt us too. Not to mention our QB going down in the 4th.

The year before that we were just in full retard mode.
 
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#13
#13
Of course we have a shot, but we haven't won a game outside of Tennessee since the Outback bowl vs Wiscy at the end of the 2007 season. I count Kentucky as in the state of Tennessee.
 
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99gator said:
tennessee can win, but until they show something on the road, it's hard to see them breaking through in athens
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Agree here. I remember in another thread someone said UT hasn't won a game out of the state of Tennessee since 2007 other than the UK games.
 
#16
#16
If their defense doesn't live up to the hype or gets injured, then ANYONE in the SEC can take them down.
 
#20
#20
As long as our play makers, namely Hunter, Da'Rick, and Bray are healthy we have a shot at it. Depends on the run game IMO.
 
#22
#22
I posted this a few months ago when I first got on VN, and here it is again cause I think it’s still relevant:
1) Look at their schedule last year. Yes, they did go on a 10 straight win streak, but with wins over who? They lost their first real challenge vs. Boise, and then lost against USCe at home. Then they go on the streak with wins over Coastal Carolina, Ole Miss, Miss State, an 8 point win against an injury-ridden TN team, followed by 2 close wins against an inferior Vandy team and a Florida team nowhere near their usual caliber. Then they follow up with wins against New Mexico State, Auburn, and Kentucky (by 9). Then, as you all know, their last 2 games were losses to LSU and Mich State. Now tell me, out of these wins, which ones were “quality wins” and which ones show a team that’s “poised to stomp the SEC east.” IMO, UGA showed nothing special with last year’s performance, especially nothing that deserves them a preseason ranking in the top 10.

2) Returning defensive starters: Yes, UGA does return a huge percentage of starters from their great defense (who returns the most starters in the SEC though? Hint: Vols). However, the one area they are weak in continues to be their defensive backs. As of right now, they only have 9 total DBs on their roster, with most of the depth being inexperienced. With the potential of Hunter, Rogers, and Patterson (assuming Hunter plays to last season’s predictions, Rogers plays just as well as last season, and Patterson plays to at least half of his potential) I think we are in a position to chew up Georgia’s secondary. This, in turn, will open up our running game. And I’m not saying Lane will drop 150+ yards, but any respectable running game will only boost the effectiveness of our pass attack. (IMO Da’rick Rogers in the slot next year will be a guaranteed first down…every play). I just don’t think UGA has the secondary to keep up with our offensive potential.

3) Returning offensive starters: Yep, they return Aaron Murray. Big Whoop. I say, who’s he going to throw to? And who’s he going to stand behind? UGA loses their 3 best offensive linemen. Even last year, with experience, this line gave up 32 sacks. Aaron Murray was knocked down the most in the SEC, and also threw the most interceptions. Against the pressure from Lathers, Johnson, Maggit, and Mcullers, Sentimore, and Couch I just don’t see this new offensive line giving Murray any time to throw the ball. The only way they could open up their passing is with a solid running game, which has been an issue for the Dawgs for a few years. Will Crowell be healthy? Will the inexperienced backups provide him any relief? In addition, UGA’s biggest offensive target, the Tight End Orson Charles, is now gone for the NFL. Murray has no experience to throw to, and our improving secondary, with Wagner at CB where he belongs, is going to be at least a problem for Murray, especially if he is pressured for time like I assume he will be.

4) Coaching Staff: UGA returns the same coaching staff. If I need to remind you, this is the same Mark Richt who was on the hot seat at the beginning of last season, and the same Mark Richt who made some pretty crappy decisions that took them out of the Boise State and Mich State games last year (remember the 2nd down kneel play to put them in a better position for the field goal which ultimately failed in the Outback bowl?) Mark Rich is not a risk-taker, especially the kind of risk taker that warrants success in the SEC. And don’t forget this UGA team’s tendency to choke when they are ranked highly in the preseason.

5) Location: This one’s played in Athens, which is really a non-issue for me. The players will remember losing last year in Neyland and that will light a fire under their bellies (I hope). In addition, UT is not too far from UGA, and I expect a huge turnout next year, so expect plenty of hometown support for our Vols. Besides, I have faith in the Vols between the hedges (see 2004 and 2006).

Overall, I just don’t see how everyone can concede us the Georgia game already. I have faith in the Big Orange, and I absolutely cannot stand losing to Georgia again. We’ve got the tools on offense and the tenacity on defense to stick it to the Dawgs this year, and burn those dang hedges down with a big Orange Flame. GBO. I predict your Tennessee Vols slamming UGA in Athens next year by a score of 35-14.
 
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#23
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i wonder why, in every pre-season magazine i read, georgia is ranked no lower than 8th ? :unsure: :unsure: :unsure:
 
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#24
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sdowell said:
i wonder why, in every pre-season magazine i read, georgia is ranked no lower than 8th ? :unsure: :unsure: :unsure:
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Everyone is very high on UGA and Florida this year. Both will have pretty good defenses but im not sold on UGA's offense being good enough to warrant a top 10 ranking. But then again their schedule is pretty soft again this season.
 
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