Wear an orange jersey, sing Rocky Top over and over, and hide the tape 'cause it's Bama Week

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In this Oct. 10, 2009, file photo, Alabama kicker Leigh Tiffin (99) kicks a first quarter field goal during their NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Oxford, Miss. Alabama coach Nick Saban says his kickers won't use tape to spot field goals and extra points. South Carolina Steve Spurrier pointed out Leigh Tiffin's use of the white tape to spot his kicks in last week's game and reported it to the Southeastern Conference. Saban says he didn't know Tiffin was using the tape and says it isn't worth risking a 5-yard penalty.

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In this Oct. 10, 2009, file photo, Alabama kicker Leigh Tiffin (99) kicks a first quarter field goal during their NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Oxford, Miss. Alabama coach Nick Saban says his kickers won't use tape to spot field goals and extra points. South Carolina Steve Spurrier pointed out Leigh Tiffin's use of the white tape to spot his kicks in last week's game and reported it to the Southeastern Conference. Saban says he didn't know Tiffin was using the tape and says it isn't worth risking a 5-yard penalty.

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Hey, it wouldn't be Bama Week without a link roundup and here we have it, complete with controversy over orange jerseys, tapegate (thanks to the Old Ball Coach) and (what's new) Kiffin quotes.

And to think, some people believe the game is only played on the field on Saturdays.

Enjoy! And if you've seen a link we should have, drop us an email at lailj@knoxnews.com.

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Down_The_Field writes:

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I-65 is still the best thing to ever come out of Alabama.

...and AlDOT dosen't even maintain it to standard.

FLVOL79 writes:

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I-65 is still the best thing to ever come out of Alabama.

Ever been on 55? The Korean War Memorial Highway? It has as many potholes as Bama has NCAA violations.

orangeluvr writes:

The first 10,000 bammer fans through the gates will receive their very own roll of tape with the suggestion that it could be used for birth control or a Brazilian wax job. GO VOLS!!

TommyJack writes:

Anyone seen a photoo of Tapegate? Anyone?

FLVOL79 writes:

in response to TommyJack:

Anyone seen a photoo of Tapegate? Anyone?

No, and I have been looking. I haven't really been able to wrap my head around the purpose of using the tape unless the kicker is just a big simpleton like Tebow.

ctownvol writes:

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I-65 is still the best thing to ever come out of Alabama.

And all the trees here in Georgia lean to the West because Alabama sucks.

Brillovol writes:

Alabama's state motto:

"Thank goodness for Mississippi. Otherwise we'd be last in everything!"

mbible1utk#324980 writes:

in response to FLVOL79:

Ever been on 55? The Korean War Memorial Highway? It has as many potholes as Bama has NCAA violations.

if a paved road has as many cracks as Bama has NCAA violations, at that point you have to start calling it a gravel road.

The best thing to come out of Alabama is the Tennessee River, and it doesn't come out as cleanly as it goes in...nasty Bammers!

mbible1utk#324980 writes:

in response to Brillovol:

Alabama's state motto:

"Thank goodness for Mississippi. Otherwise we'd be last in everything!"

Alabama...where a full set of teeth might mean 3.

RollTideJoe writes:

in response to FLVOL79:

Ever been on 55? The Korean War Memorial Highway? It has as many potholes as Bama has NCAA violations.

You people really enjoy yourselves and your crack comments. Read down where Summit has reported a secondary violation yesterday. Oh, that's different, isn't it. You are hypocrites. See ya at Bryant-Denny Saturday! See if you can find something to gripe about and justify your performance by blaming Bama.

RollTideJoe writes:

in response to ctownvol:

And all the trees here in Georgia lean to the West because Alabama sucks.

And, we'll find Neyland next year going north until we smell it and east until we step in it.

mbible1utk#324980 writes:

in response to RollTideJoe:

You people really enjoy yourselves and your crack comments. Read down where Summit has reported a secondary violation yesterday. Oh, that's different, isn't it. You are hypocrites. See ya at Bryant-Denny Saturday! See if you can find something to gripe about and justify your performance by blaming Bama.

two things you aren't considering..but it's probably because you behave like a PMSing 13 year old girl.

1.) Pat Summitt's SELF-REPORTED SECONDARY VIOLATION was a third party taking a picture of Pat with a prospect, and without contacting compliance, posting that picture in a San Antonio Newspaper. Your NOT SELF-REPORTED MAJOR VIOLATIONS were within your realm of control, but you did NOTHING. Someone had to turn you in, and three people did. You only found out who one of them was.

2.) You are on a University of Tennessee board... I know you think Alabama is God's gift to humanity, but it's not. If you want to see happy things said about Alabama, stick to Alabama websites, and don't click on any stories that have the letters NCAA in them.

AtlantaTide writes:

in response to mbible1utk#324980:

two things you aren't considering..but it's probably because you behave like a PMSing 13 year old girl.

1.) Pat Summitt's SELF-REPORTED SECONDARY VIOLATION was a third party taking a picture of Pat with a prospect, and without contacting compliance, posting that picture in a San Antonio Newspaper. Your NOT SELF-REPORTED MAJOR VIOLATIONS were within your realm of control, but you did NOTHING. Someone had to turn you in, and three people did. You only found out who one of them was.

2.) You are on a University of Tennessee board... I know you think Alabama is God's gift to humanity, but it's not. If you want to see happy things said about Alabama, stick to Alabama websites, and don't click on any stories that have the letters NCAA in them.

You mean it's all a hoax, a pax upon my humanity!

notoriousBIGorange writes:

In response to that ignorant Bammer Blogger complaining about Rocky Top linked above...What the helL does an elephant have to do with the Crimson Tide???
And how many elephants do they have in Bammer??? I thought Busch Gardens was in FL!!!

Crimson Tide??? I'm only reminded of what a woman's body goes through every 28 days!
GBO!!!

ctownvol writes:

in response to RollTideJoe:

And, we'll find Neyland next year going north until we smell it and east until we step in it.

Wrong again Joe. That's how us metro-Atlantans find Athens. You Bama folks are just too easy. Even if Bama beats UT by a hundred we still wouldn't trade places with you...You're just a crimson turd and that's plain nasty. I feel dirtier for just interacting with you on the internet.

chargervol writes:

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With that user name, I have to ask, What are you on probation for? GO VOLS!!!

TommyJack writes:

in response to ctownvol:

Wrong again Joe. That's how us metro-Atlantans find Athens. You Bama folks are just too easy. Even if Bama beats UT by a hundred we still wouldn't trade places with you...You're just a crimson turd and that's plain nasty. I feel dirtier for just interacting with you on the internet.

Ol' Ctown needs a keyboard condom!

NashvillePreds writes:

Alabama is a third world country, much like Jamaica. The Jamaicans have their track, and Alabama has Bear Bryant. Beyond that, it's a sad tale in both cases.

Razzle writes:

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You Alabama Peckerwoods ready for your first loss of the season? It's coming up this Saturday so stay tune.

tulelakevol writes:

Proud to be a Vol fan, proud to be an American, proud of the ### whoopin' the crimson tide cotton pony riders will be wearing this Saturday!!

Razzle writes:

What's the difference in an Alabama fan and a maggot? None. They can both live on a dead bear for 25 years.

Razzle writes:

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Im on probation for beating the h*ll out of a wormy little Tennessee vol football fan that got on my last nerve. By the way he wont be at the game saturday.....

You're Billy Badarse huh?

senracjr writes:

in response to AtlantaTide:

You mean it's all a hoax, a pax upon my humanity!

Did you say you are a tampax to humanity?

senracjr writes:

in response to fittobetide:

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Bama is still number 1 & will remain number 1 after Saturday. Tennessee will still be unranked & will be 3-4. Man what a great coaching staff Tennessee has thrown together!!! After the game my Bama friends & I are going to sing Rocky Flop all night long!!!

Roll Tide!!!

You idiot bammers seem to forget that Satan's first year you lost to the mighty Louisiana Monroe...how soon you idiots forget.

CHEROKEEVOL writes:

in response to senracjr:

You idiot bammers seem to forget that Satan's first year you lost to the mighty Louisiana Monroe...how soon you idiots forget.

LOL, Wonder if he remembers Utah???
GO VOLS!!!

Razzle writes:

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I not saying that I just answered the question the hillbilly asked.

Oh Ok. My bad. I was thinking that you were saying u were an Alabubba Peckerwood.

redtitan4 writes:

Hey Vol fans ... if you are heaed down I-59 out of Chattanooga be aware that there is road construction north of Gadsden 10 - 15 miles of one lane highway. Road is narrow ... need to slow down or leave early on your trip.

madmax1247 writes:

The criminal Tide always talking smack. We're goin to roll into that dump Saturday and punch Ingram,Mcleroy,and Julio in the mouth.Vols win this one close 26-24. oh and steal a few of your recruits!

redtitan4 writes:

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I'm "heaed" down from Memphis in my motorhome . Don't really need advice from some idiot redneck about the road conditions. This is a sports forum !

Sorry for the typing error... have a nice trip to Tuscaloosa in your 1969 Chevy station wagon!

redtitan4 writes:

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Redtitan4 you should not have tried to help these morons. They are ignorant Tennessee fans & will have a long ride home after Bama is finished stomping the hound sh*t out of their beloved volunteers.

After Saturday , Eric Berry will be going through the motions waiting on his pro contract. This will be the game that makes the Vol fans realize the orange kool aid they have been drinking since the Georgia game is Al Davis piss.

xvolx writes:

I'll wear orange and pull for vols, but I've never liked that song.

transplantiam writes:

in response to FLVOL79:

No, and I have been looking. I haven't really been able to wrap my head around the purpose of using the tape unless the kicker is just a big simpleton like Tebow.

Yes, saw it several times on ESPN and even WPTV had it on. What it is: the holder marks a "spot that the kicker is mentally focusing on the ground. If you pay attention, you'll see all holders do this. Most just put their hand w/finger on exact spot. This spot is where the kicker gets a mental pic of exactly how and where contact of foot and ball meet. The tape helps in two ways. First, if the holder puts it down rather quickly, then the kicker can get that mental pic and can adjust quicker and also can see the spot better. Doubly, the spotter, as sometimes when he looks up to recieve the ball, he doesn't set the ball 1-2-3 inches off spot, instead sets on same spot that kicker is looking to kick. Notice that the kicker has to almost be in motion before the ball gets to the holder. It makes percentage go up as the kicker always knows the exact "spot" the ball will be in. Hope this helps, about the best I could come up with.
GO VOLS!!! BEAT BAMA!!

Tgordon writes:

Ok, O tell me wise ones. Last week I did good, I bet South Carolina to cover the spread against Alabama they made my ulcer bleed a little but came through. I bet Arkansas to cover the Gators and didn't chew a Rolaid all game long. Saturday I want to take the Vols +16 against Bama and Mississippi St. +22 against the Gators. What do you guys think. My magic 8 ball says to do it.

redtitan4 writes:

Tennessee sophomores don't deserve citizenshippapers until they have survived an Alabama game. ----- General Robert Neyland

redtitan4 writes:

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10. 1978 – Record 11-1-0: Selectors – All but UPI, Sporting News.

Commentary – USC went 11-1 in 1978, and was chosen by the UPI and Sporting News. Alabama’s one loss? To USC, in Birmingham, on September 23! USC, however, lost to less highly regarded Arizona State. This is a difficult year to sort out, as Alabama had “the better loss”, but they lost to the other claimant.

Conclusion: Somewhat solid, or as solid as any modern “split” title ever is.

11. 1979 – Record 12-0-0: Selectors – Virtually All

Commentary – The undefeated Crimson Tide of 1979 were probably the nation’s best team.

Conclusion: Very solid.

12. 1992 – Record 13-0-0: Selectors – Virtually All

Commentary – Stallings undefeated team routed Miami 34-13 in the Sugar Bowl.

Conclusion: Very solid – the best claim Alabama has.

Tennessee had a fleeting moment of glory in 1979 when it led 17-0 at one point and 17-7 at the half, but Bryant's half time speech ("Men, we've got Tennessee right where we want them!") hit its mark, and Alabama went on to win not only that game by a score of 27-17, but every game of that season on its way to a second consecutive national championship.

Orangeyouavol writes:

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Alabama...where a full set of teeth might mean 3.

D@mn thats funny

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