Weather forecast for Saturday in Athens:

[lacrossepro70]

80% chance of rain...

I think this is a huge plus for the Vols. We will want to slow the game down as much as possible. UGA will have to play more conservatively than they would like to as well.

The rain theoretically should have both teams keeping the ball on the ground which will eat up clock.

Unless we have a couple disastrous plays this should be a close game.

 

[Sara Clark]

80% chance of rain...

I think this is a huge plus for the Vols. We will want to slow the game down as much as possible. UGA will have to play more conservatively than they would like to as well.

The rain theoretically should have both teams keeping the ball on the ground which will eat up clock.

Unless we have a couple disastrous plays this should be a close game.

My husband says the same thing, "rain will favor us." Hope ya'll are right!!! GBO!!!!

 

[spyfish007]

I think it is wash. Suit up and play the game.

 

[USF grad in TN]

I would guess rain means a lower scoring close game.

 

[Orangeblood75]

WGWTFA !! Rain or shine

 

[lacrossepro70]

Vegas has already moved the line from -14 to -12.5.
Not a huge jump but wouldnt be surprised if the weather was the main factor there

 

[SpookyAction]

Saturday's hourly forecast for Athens, GA

 

[volroadwarrior]

I'm going to show my age, but I remember a rain soaked and muddy Sanford stadium the year Curt Watson was the Vol's tailback. I was in the end zone bleachers watching huge holes being opened by our OL and Watson charging through. I opened my big mouth once too often and started yelling about those huge gashes and gaps. Finally I got deluged by debris from the hurt puppy dog fans. It was worth it. Ahhhh--those were the days!!!!!!

 

[JManVolFan]

Rain always favors the underdogs. But....honestly with most of us Vol homers thinking it was gonna be a close game to begin with could mean this game gets real ugly real fast for us; or we "squeak" by em. GBO!! GV!!

 

[Illinoisvolfan2]

I'm going to show my age, but I remember a rain soaked and muddy Sanford stadium the year Curt Watson was the Vol's tailback. I was in the end zone bleachers watching huge holes being opened by our OL and Watson charging through. I opened my big mouth once too often and started yelling about those huge gashes and gaps. Finally I got deluged by debris from the hurt puppy dog fans. It was worth it. Ahhhh--those were the days!!!!!!

I was there too with my dad and two neighbors. Rained the whole time.
Awesome game. The Crossville Comet ran wild that day.

 

[lifeVol]

Vegas has already moved the line from -14 to -12.5.
Not a huge jump but wouldnt be surprised if the weather was the main factor there

Money weighting toward Vols side is the only factor there, and of course that movement in money weighting is probably due to bigger money taking the points because of the forecast.

 

[ptcarter]

MO @ LSU, and Bama @Ole Miss could be interesting with weather as a factor.

 

[CladInOrange]

MO @ LSU, and Bama @Ole Miss could be interesting with weather as a factor.

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LSU game was moved to Missouri.

 

[ptcarter]

LSU game was moved to Missouri.

Would be just like Bama to talk the SEC into moving the Ole Miss game to Tuscaloosa.... then the storm turns each and Nicky gets wet..

 

[lacrossepro70]

Money weighting toward Vols side is the only factor there, and of course that movement in money weighting is probably due to bigger money taking the points because of the forecast.

Correct

 

[Tombo7]

Vegas has already moved the line from -14 to -12.5.
Not a huge jump but wouldnt be surprised if the weather was the main factor there

 

[Dudleys87]

Run left, right, up the middle.

Repeat.

 

[JonGrudensAgent]

Dunno about the weather forecast but there is a 100 percent chance of pain.

 

[maxorange]

Athens is right on the edge of the possible heavier rain line.

 

[Volsfaninva917]

Vegas has already moved the line from -14 to -12.5.
Not a huge jump but wouldnt be surprised if the weather was the main factor there

The link was almost immediately bet down Sunday, betters like the Vols

 

[VFLifer]

Maybe the Vols will get a lead, the rain will start pouring cats and puppies, and we will start punting on first downs like that UT vs Auburn game (victory) so many years ago.

 

[HuntlandVolinColo]

It neutralizes our long ball advantage of Stetson Bennett as he has weak arm strength.

We'll need to do a better job of protecting the ball for sure.

 

[SN-A-C Orange]

The forecast for Saturday is .... big holes and wet slippery running backs named Chandler, Gray, and Smalls.

 

[hUTch2002]

80% chance of rain...

I think this is a huge plus for the Vols. We will want to slow the game down as much as possible. UGA will have to play more conservatively than they would like to as well.

The rain theoretically should have both teams keeping the ball on the ground which will eat up clock.

Unless we have a couple disastrous plays this should be a close game.

I still have nightmares about the 2002 Florida game so I never get excited to see a UT team play in the rain.

 

[PulaskiVolFan]

It neutralizes our long ball advantage of Stetson Bennett as he has weak arm strength.

We'll need to do a better job of protecting the ball for sure.

Hard to be better than we've been so far this season at protecting the football.