We will kill Florida.

[Dudleys87]

Like I said tho, it was a very vanilla game plan on defense and nobody was getting open until we started subbing in backups in the 2nd quarter.
Tennessee has been great on 3rd down all year, even against pitt. I’m sure Florida will make plays, but if we play defense like we did against pitt we’ll be fine

Run game is much more of a concern imo

I 100% agree.

If Sampson can’t go it’s going to be tough sledding.

 

[AthensVol2007]

And Notre Dame didn't have a single player who could start for our baseball Vols. Didn't belong on the same field with 'em. Not buying it. Nope.

Nobody said that. Bertrand could’ve been in any rotation in the SEC, ours included.

 

[Volstylexx]

As usual, there are a ton of negative Vol fans on the board. Why don't y'all root for Candy? UT may not win. But, I feel good about the game for the first time in more than five years. You do realize that UF's D gave up almost 300 yards on the ground to USF. Right? If UT can't run very well on UF this year and get a W at home, UT will struggle to win 7 games this year. I think UT win's by at least two TDs! GO VOLS!!!

we’ve lost to FLORIDA 16 of the last 17 years…it’s not negativity fellow Vol, it’s realism. One of TN’s weaknesses this year - RB play. FL’s strength = running it. That’s going to eat clock and lower our possessions. I fully expect this to decided by a touchdown or less.

 

[onevol74]

Our offensive line will have to play at a level they have not played at this year for us to beat Florida. Right now, our OL is highly overrated.

 

[Volstylexx]

This is an amazing stat line…

0 TD 4 INT 2 tackles

True, but they still won 2 of 3 games. It’s also anecdotal. Has zero impact on what he does NEXT weekend. It can be argued he can only go up from where he’s at. That’s the scary part.

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

15 will go heisman mode and you know it.

Nope. He will look as pedestrian as he always does.

 

[Tin Man]

OP, do not be quick to deal in death and judgment. It will suffice if the Vols master Florida in every aspect of the game, sending them home dwelling on it.

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

we’ve lost to FLORIDA 16 of the last 17 years…it’s not negativity fellow Vol, it’s realism. One of TN’s weaknesses this year - RB play. FL’s strength = running it. That’s going to eat clock and lower our possessions. I fully expect this to decided by a touchdown or less.

Then fully expect to be wrong. You are gonna see us beat UF handily.

 

[Volstylexx]

We can say any damn thing we want.

We are going to smash the gators this year. And for years to come.

See?

Go Vols!


p.s. I'm old enough to remember when beating Florida was more expected than not. We're heading back there. Just hang on.

A bunch of folks in their mid sixty’s felt that way in the year 2000… know where they are now? Dead.

And only saw 3 wins from age 65 to 85. I’m afraid this going to be many of us.

 

[CNCVol88]

we’ve lost to FLORIDA 16 of the last 17 years…it’s not negativity fellow Vol, it’s realism. One of TN’s weaknesses this year - RB play. FL’s strength = running it. That’s going to eat clock and lower our possessions. I fully expect this to decided by a touchdown or less.

Wat? Pitt had 91 yards rushing and most of that was on one play. Akron 35 and ball state 74. We have contained the ground game All season long. There’s Zero reason to think we won’t do the same against Florida. I swear I think some of y’all watch a different version of the game.

 

[VFL-82-JP]

A bunch of folks in their mid sixty’s felt that way in the year 2000… know where they are now? Dead.

And only saw 3 wins from age 65 to 85. I’m afraid this going to be many of us.

You're afraid too much.

Go Vols!

 

[Volstylexx]

You're afraid too much.

Go Vols!

Only during this week. I’m always “we can win this” even against Bama, but not this week. Heart and spirit broken too many times. Safe to say a Vol win would lift a lot of Vol spirits

 

[CNCVol88]

Only during this week. I’m always “we can win this” even against Bama, but not this week. Heart and spirit broken too many times. Safe to say a Vol win would lift a lot of Vol spirits

gotta have the Capt America attitude.

 

[Volstylexx]

Wat? Pitt had 91 yards rushing and most of that was on one play. Akron 35 and ball state 74. We have contained the ground game All season long. There’s Zero reason to think we won’t do the same against Florida. I swear I think some of y’all watch a different version of the game.

Just going off what the stats tell us, brother.

TN is 77th in the nation in rushing at 3.57 per carry. Fl is 36 at 6.00 per carry.

We’ve contained the ground game but to teams statistically who are pretty horrible at running the ball.

Ball state is 117 (out of 133)
Akron is 123
Pitt is 107

This will be the best rushing team we’ve played so far and I suspect we will give up quite a bit more yards on the ground than we have all season.

 

[ETV]

Only during this week. I’m always “we can win this” even against Bama, but not this week. Heart and spirit broken too many times. Safe to say a Vol win would lift a lot of Vol spirits

Win this weeks game and everyone’s anxiety level drops a degree or two.

Drag Florida and win in a blowout, optimism will be extremely high.

 

[Woke]

Nope, he’s gone full Steve Sax yip mode (young crowd will have to Google that).

And he’s got a bum ankle which is why he suddenly looks like me trying to run the ball.

Florida’s only hope is to feed Montrell Johnson and Trevor Etienne and literally run the ball 60-70 percent of the time. The only strength of the team right now are those two RB’s and a solid O-line. And doing that will only allow them to keep it somewhat close. Otherwise, this is a boat race.

If UF rushes for 200+ yards, I’d say TN 31-20.

If Florida rushes for 100 or less, I’d say TN 45-14.

THIS

Pay attention Vol fans quit living in the past.

Gameday is coming to Neyland bc our Vols are legit FIRE.

I don’t need a crystal ball to know the following:
GATORS SUCK

 

[VFL-82-JP]

Just going off what the stats tell us, brother.

TN is 77th in the nation in rushing at 3.57 per carry. Fl is 36 at 6.00 per carry.

We’ve contained the ground game but to teams statistically who are pretty horrible at running the ball.

Ball state is 117 (out of 133)
Akron is 123
Pitt is 107

This will be the best rushing team we’ve played so far and I suspect we will give up quite a bit more yards on the ground than we have all season.

We are at least a third of the reason Ball State, Akron, and Pitt have the stats they have. And maybe even more.

Consider that.

 

[Woodlawn VOL]

This Tennessee team could care less about the past. They are focused on creating their own identity and starting our own winning ways. This team has confidence it can win, it has it’s own swagger. The team is gonna be ready to and will go get the victory Saturday afternoon! Go Vols get the Win!!!!! Leave no doubt!!!!GBO!!!!!

 

[CNCVol88]

Just going off what the stats tell us, brother.

TN is 77th in the nation in rushing at 3.57 per carry. Fl is 36 at 6.00 per carry.

We’ve contained the ground game but to teams statistically who are pretty horrible at running the ball.

Ball state is 117 (out of 133)
Akron is 123
Pitt is 107

This will be the best rushing team we’ve played so far and I suspect we will give up quite a bit more yards on the ground than we have all season.

and floridas rushing yards are against a cupcake and a Utah team not used to playing in the swamp. And they still had to get lucky to win those. They got handled by a Kentucky team that’s not as good as ours I don’t care what the polls say. Kentucky doesn’t look impressive. Have some optimism.

 

[Clayton]

Just going off what the stats tell us, brother.

TN is 77th in the nation in rushing at 3.57 per carry. Fl is 36 at 6.00 per carry.

We’ve contained the ground game but to teams statistically who are pretty horrible at running the ball.

Ball state is 117 (out of 133)
Akron is 123
Pitt is 107
This will be the best rushing team we’ve played so far and I suspect we will give up quite a bit more yards on the ground than we have all season.

I respect posts based on facts and being realistic. Look at the stats of the teams played before claiming an awesome run stopping defense...TN hasn't played anyone but bad rushing teams.

 

[89 VOLS grad]

we’ve lost to FLORIDA 16 of the last 17 years…it’s not negativity fellow Vol, it’s realism. One of TN’s weaknesses this year - RB play. FL’s strength = running it. That’s going to eat clock and lower our possessions. I fully expect this to decided by a touchdown or less.

It is being negative when Vol fans say we are going to lose before the game starts! This is a new era for UT football. Let's hope it is going to be an excellent era for the Vols. It is about time! I understand all about getting my hopes up and being gator bit. I will not be over confident the Vols will win versus the big three for the Vols for many years. But, I sure don't believe the game is decided before they play the game, believe in a game day curse, or believe FL has UT's number versus this coaching staff and group of players.

Let's hope the coaching staff and players don't share the sentiments of a lot of the Vols fanbase. If so, the game probably is a L before the game is played.

Remember, the team that rushes for the most yards has won almost every game for more than a decade. I believe the Vols will set up the run with the pass and have more on the ground and through the air as long as they keep Richardson under 100 yards rushing. That is going to be a BIG KEY!!! I would spy on Richardson often. GO VOLS!!!!

 

[CNCVol88]

I respect posts based on facts and being realistic. Look at the stats of the teams played before claiming an awesome run stopping defense...TN hasn't played anyone but bad rushing teams.

Ok. Pitt is the best team we have played. 190 rushing yards against WVU and 238 against western Michigan.

Ball state. 207 against western Michigan and 249 against Murray. Tennessee is the wrench in their stats. Not is necessarily playing a weak rushing offense

 

[Clayton]

and floridas rushing yards are against a cupcake and a Utah team not used to playing in the swamp. And they still had to get lucky to win those. They got handled by a Kentucky team that’s not as good as ours I don’t care what the polls say. Kentucky doesn’t look impressive. Have some optimism.

and floridas rushing yards are against a cupcake and a Utah team not used to playing in the swamp. And they still had to get lucky to win those. They got handled by a Kentucky team that’s not as good as ours I don’t care what the polls say. Kentucky doesn’t look impressive. Have some optimism.

A Ky team "not as good as ours" is yet to be determined. Two wins against 2 cup cakes and a barely win against a team without their starting quarterback and playing with a one legged backup who still took TN to overtime is not something that should instill an overabundance of confidence just yet. Beat Florida and then LSU first

 

[SAPPER 5]

Just going off what the stats tell us, brother.

TN is 77th in the nation in rushing at 3.57 per carry. Fl is 36 at 6.00 per carry.

We’ve contained the ground game but to teams statistically who are pretty horrible at running the ball.

Ball state is 117 (out of 133)
Akron is 123
Pitt is 107

This will be the best rushing team we’ve played so far and I suspect we will give up quite a bit more yards on the ground than we have all season.

I expect they may run for more than the first 3 have. Nature of SEC play. I do NOT, however, expect them to outscore us. Florida run game, Vols pass game, this ain't the same TENNESSEE game, WGWTFA! C'mon, man, have a little faith. You can overcome that BVS, my man!

 

[CNCVol88]

A Ky team "not as good as ours" is yet to be determined. Two wins against 2 cup cakes and a barely win against a team without their starting quarterback and playing with a one legged backup who still took TN to overtime is not something that should instill an overabundance of confidence just yet. Beat Florida and then LSU first

Top 25 team on the road and why didn’t they have their starting qb and why was the backup limping? Because of the Defense. Y’all will find ANY reason to doubt Tennessee when optimism is in front of you.