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volsfaninkpt writes:
3rd time is the charm baby! the Big Orange offically comes back this Saturday, when we shock the world in our Orange jerseys on the road! Bama Week!!
VolAlum2003 (Inactive) writes:
I'm going to go out on a limb here and predict that the Vols pull the massive upset.
How do they do it? The Defense that held Florida to 23 and the Offense that pummeled UGA both show up for the game. IF both those squads turn out AND IF they play with a good sized chip on their shoulders AND IF Bama disregards them as a threat...then I think UT pulls out a close win. Of course, IF Crompton and Jones begin to regress it'll be a long, long day.
appalachianvol writes:
The vols will do just fine thank you!
tennezz writes:
Nick "Littie Bear" Saban and the Crimson Tide "Elfnuts" may be to much for us this year, But we will make a good game out of it!
4114 writes:
It's time that the BIG ORANGE put the "round the bowl and down the hole" Tide in it's place again.
VOLS: 41
BAMA: 14
RebelVol writes:
If our special teams shows up the way it did against Auburn, this one could get ugly. Arenas is too dangerous to punt to. But at the same time, if we do show up on special teams, watch out. Crompton has confidence, as do our recievers. This is the perfect time for us to play bama. Need a stout d-line effort to contain Ingram. With these two defenses i expect a close one with a lot of field goals(A la 06 and 05 games)
murrayvol writes:
Custer could've used you at the Little Big Horn.
Here's to a true believer.
murrayvol writes:
Good to see the Gators overpower Arkie. Did you cover?
The Gator Chomp has been reduced to a nibble.
Greer_Vol_22 writes:
we will play well enough on D and O, but special teams is where the wheels will fall off again giving up too much field position.
GAGAVOL writes:
Please relax about those Gators. They are 6-0, we are 3-3. Why can't we just have one thread without mentioning the Gators. Are we totally obsessed???
halloffamebowler writes:
There is just no way we can keep this game closer than 17 points.Alabama is not Georgia and they are way ahead of Florida,Texas etc.They are ranked number 1 in the country for reasons that we are not ranked.Our special teams are terrible,we don't have any idea which QB will show up,neither do we know if the recievers will show up.Depth will also take it's toll in the 3rd quarter if not sooner.Wish I hade more of the faith some of you say you have.Our day is close,but I am afraid it is not close enough yet.
VOL03_NC writes:
I would think UT fans are having a little fun b/c the UF trolls are always on this site trying to talk smack. Funny, when UF gets a game from the zebras, no trolls insight!
Ringside writes:
Vols win! Vols win! Vols win!
bigorange101582 writes:
Bama is actually ranked #2 in BCS poll which is the one that really counts. And I was at the TN/AL game on Oct. 15, 1982 when we beat #2 AL for first time in 11 years! I was 10 years old and will never forget that game! My dad put me on his shoulders and we went down on the field after the game. Goalpost came down. Great memories!
Voluvr writes:
Bamer's D will have no answer for the SEC player of the week.
GahLee writes:
On offense we don't have to be spectacular to win, avoid turnovers and just move the chains, easier said then done of course as their D is very good.
But I believe that we can effectively run the ball on them as we have on everybody else, it will boil down to Crompton and the receivers to stay on the same page.
On defense priority number 1 is stopping Mark Ingram, he is the best back in the SEC and should probably be number 1 in the Heisman race. I think that our D can contain him though.
We can get pressure on the QB and put them in some uncomfortable 3rd and long situations. Our D will do what they do.
Special teams is a whole different situation, beware of Jones and Arenas, they can/may be the difference makers in this game.
With all that said I have a feeling that UT will win.
UT-23 UA-17
Go Vols!!!
licknpromise777#651578 writes:
You've got it exactly right..As much as I love the Vols and hate Saban; the facts are what they are!!I watched most of the So. Carolina game and saw only one small weakness...Bama QB is a bit inconsistent..Cody is a moving brick wall and unless our under sized line plays the game of the century we won't have much running game; So far NO team has even slowed Ingram and T. Richardson plays more like a junior than a true freshman..Even the kicker is great!! Right now Bama is watching film on the roll out and will have DE waiting to welcome Crompton with open arms...On the positive side the So. Carolina game was very physical and Bama took some licks..WE had a Bye and rest..In the past some of our worst games followed a bye week but our new staff should overcome that..All in all Iam praying for turnovers and get the feeling Berry may get some big time INT's that rattle McElroy..It will take a masterful game plan by Lane to get this victory..GOOO VOLSSSS
orangebloodgmc writes:
"When the tide are (sic) ranked no. one" ... you folks should get an editor. Clearly the Tide is one team, singular, "Tide is ranked... " Typical Adams ineptitude.
murrayvol writes:
He may be on sabbatical.
mytrifecta writes:
They're good but beatable. Our defense can definitely control their offense and we need a huge effort from special teams. Jones can break it at anytime from anywhere. If our offense has some success in controling the ball and doesn't have any catastrophic turnovers I like our chances. I fully expect this coaching staff to steal a win this year...hopefully it's this weekend.
1974Vol writes:
Bama looks very beatable to me. The only offense they had was Ingram and they didn't get an offensive TD until they went to the Wild Cat with Ingram late in the game. Their defense is good but SC moved the ball on them and had several shots in the red zone and just couldn't convert. I will go out a limb and say that if Crompton plays as well as he has in the last 5 quarters; meaning accurate throws no Ints, the Vols not only win but win big. Only hitch in that is special teams play. I can see Monte's D keeping Bama out of the red zone just like they did the Dawgs so if Vols don't give the game away on turnovers and special teams snafu's they'll win the game.
johnlg00#206211 writes:
The "Vols" are one team, too. "Tide" in this context is not a plural noun or a singular one, it is a COLLECTIVE noun. "Tide are ranked" makes just as much grammatical sense as "Vols are ranked".
1974Vol writes:
Just when we get a troll free post the grammer police show up!
1974Vol writes:
sorry - that's grammar police - don't need a lesson tonight
the10sevol writes:
wait a second -
we've played bama, like, 90 times in our history. and they were only ranked #1 twice in all those games? i would never have guessed that. can anybody verify that?
GBO
volsmith writes:
I don't think we have ever beaten Alabama when they were favored by as much as they will be favored. We almost pulled a major upset in '66 when we lost 11-10 in the rain. We might have mildly upset them when neither team was very good, but I don't think so.
1974Vol writes:
I had same thought but in many seasons the No. 1 team changes several times over the course of the season so the Tide could have been No. 1 at some point in a lot of seasons we played them, just not No. 1 the third week in October.
1974Vol writes:
They were huge favorites in 1982 when we upset them in Knoxville. Think they were No.2 undefeated - probably 3 TD favorite that day.
1974Vol writes:
The mid 60's 1967? unpset with Dorsey intercetion pic on cover of Sports Illustrated was a big one to. I had thought they were No. 1 then but guess not.
cloudodust writes:
Who else gets to face the #1 team in the country AWAY two times in the same season..? I have a feeling that if CMK gets his D active on Ingram, gets after their QB and CLK can dial up a decent O game, it'll be a classic scrum. Beware though, should UT fall, we'll hear the mantra 'moral victory' again from the bitter ones. Please Slive, don't let the Zebras decide this one with BS calls...Tennessee wins in Alleybammey.
cloudodust writes:
Oh. Chad Cunningham's game will be vital. Vital. Chad, this is your moment...GBO
KINGKONG writes:
Call me crazy but I feel and upset is brewing.Alambama deserve to be no1 but I honesty think it will be 2 much pressure for them.And plus they are banged up and I not impressed with their qb.The vols have 2 weeks to prepare with the best coaching staff in the FBS.SABAN is worried about this game, bama has played 7 straight gms somthing got 2 give its october stranger things has happen during this month
NashvilleNative writes:
You people are delirious. Bama spanked you in Knoxville last year and they are tougher one year later. UCLA's defense shut down the Vols and Bama's is #2 in the country. You lost to Auburn, who has since gotting killed by Arkansas and beaten by Kentucky. A win over a bad Georgia team has you way over confident.
paul5170 writes:
maybe jinxing ourself,with all this positive talk of beating Ali-Bambi with us being such big underdogs........GBO
paul5170 writes:
I'm sure u know first hand what u r talking about I mean straight jacked & all,seeing how u're names fit 2 b tied!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
gnm53108 writes:
Same as 1995.
I like it.
Can we start it the same way...Crompton to Moore for a 80 yrd BIG ORANGE TD?
PureOrange writes:
Pressure their QB; make tackles on Ingram; play special teams as if we have practiced at all; and go all out to win.
If we do these things, the Orange will be celebrating Saturday night.
kkempf#226833 writes:
I think our defense can hold their offense if we can get any offensive production. The problem is getting offensive production.
If you watched the Bammer vs. USC game, you'd notice they played a very aggressive man-to-man scheme and challenged USC to establish the run, which they never did. For us to win, we'll have to establish the run and force Bammer to respect play-action, a difficult task with Cody there in the middle.
Another thing to watch out for is the zone blitz packages, which could cause trouble on the roll-out. The floods we called almost every passing play against Georgia will work against the fire zone if we can protect Crompton and he can remain composed.
I won't make a prediction on this, but I really hope we put together an offensive game plan that will keep the defense rested and put enough points on the board. Nothing would make this season better than giving Alabama its first loss, especially on the road.
chad_t31 writes:
Does anyone know the status of arenas? I know he got banged up in the SC game. Never heard what his injury was/is. If he's out that leaves questions about their secondary and return game. Either way, special teams will be huge. TN 24 UA 21.
TIDENTEXAS writes:
24 ALABAMA 7 TENNESSE
Why do people think Tennesse is going to score more than 7 points with that offense. I know y'all are Homers but be real. Your defense is not as good as S.Carolina.
Pompey writes:
Your post is logical but the game will be played on emotion. Alabama's offense is a one trick pony so we shall see if Monte makes them pay. Crompton will not have a repeat of the Georgia game but as long as he avoids turn overs UT will be in it to the end! FACT: SC is far worse than their record.
AlWilson writes:
To answer your first question, Arkansas just did.
AlWilson writes:
Are you referring to the SC defense that gave up 41 points to GA? Our defense only gave up 3 points to that same GA team. Odds are Bama wins this game because of their talent and depth advantage on both lines of scrimmage. It all comes down to TO's & special teams. If UT wins both those categories then they have a shot for the upset. If not, it could be ugly.
Shake_Bake writes:
I can feel an upset coming! As long as we don't beat ourselves with turnovers, or poor ST play. We have nothing to really lose here, the pressure is on the Tide with their #1 ranking. The same people who don't think we have a chance, are some of the same critics who thought the Gators would beat us by 50 points. JC will need another big game.
cloudodust writes:
Wrong. Alabama was ranked 3rd in the country when Razorpigs played 'em...
johnlg00#206211 writes:
For the most part, I have learned my lesson about correcting grammar, spelling, and usage on here. The only exception I make is when someone ELSE attempts such a correction but is WRONG about it. Look at the previous posts in this thread if you don't know what this is about.
licknpromise777#651578 writes:
That would be beautiful; first play a 75 post route to Moore for 6!!!Unfortunately though the first play will be hardesty off tackle for 2 yard gain
polymer writes:
I love my Vols, but I'm afraid there is waaayyy too much Orange KoolAid being drunk on this board for this game in Tuscaloosa. There is way too much talent differential, and as much as I dislike him, Saban will have them ready to play.
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