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Huge game for Dooley
Posted on 10/2/11 at 6:32 pm
Posted on 10/2/11 at 6:32 pm
This is a sentiment on some Vol boards and it's one I agree with completely, so I thought I would start a thread about it here.
While it's too early in Dooley's tenure for any game to be considered a must win game, the upcoming Georgia game is still a very big game for him. While Georgia is on a 3 game winning streak, they haven't looked great this season. This year, Georgia is returning to Knoxville where they suffered beatings their previous two trips.
The reason this game is so big is because this is one of Tennessee's games where they aren't big favorites but the game is still winnable. A loss would likely mean another 6-6 season and 2-6 in the SEC. A win would show progress and give more reason for optimism going forward. I think this game will tell me a lot about the coach we have.
Any thoughts?
While it's too early in Dooley's tenure for any game to be considered a must win game, the upcoming Georgia game is still a very big game for him. While Georgia is on a 3 game winning streak, they haven't looked great this season. This year, Georgia is returning to Knoxville where they suffered beatings their previous two trips.
The reason this game is so big is because this is one of Tennessee's games where they aren't big favorites but the game is still winnable. A loss would likely mean another 6-6 season and 2-6 in the SEC. A win would show progress and give more reason for optimism going forward. I think this game will tell me a lot about the coach we have.
Any thoughts?
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Posted on 10/2/11 at 6:33 pm to ohiovol
I have to go with Georgia in this one, but it will be a very good football game.
Posted on 10/2/11 at 6:33 pm to ohiovol
Losing Justin Hunter will show up big time this game.
Posted on 10/2/11 at 6:41 pm to ohiovol
If we go 6-6 then Dooley will HAVE to win 9 games next year to keep his job imo.
Posted on 10/2/11 at 6:53 pm to ohiovol
I agree, this one is huge for Dooley & CMR.
Dawgs D is getting better each week but haven't faced much of a passing threat since Boise so it will be interesting to see how well Bray does.
Grantham's D has been shutting down the run (outside of Lattimore). The offense, however has still struggled for consistency.
Crowell is a special freshman with breakaway speed but as is true with all UGA offensive weapons, is underutilized by Bobo & co. Murray has been throwing too many picks and Walsh missing too many kicks, if that doesn't change and/or Bray lights up the D may be a long night for the Dawgs in Knoxvegas.
Dawgs D is getting better each week but haven't faced much of a passing threat since Boise so it will be interesting to see how well Bray does.
Grantham's D has been shutting down the run (outside of Lattimore). The offense, however has still struggled for consistency.
Crowell is a special freshman with breakaway speed but as is true with all UGA offensive weapons, is underutilized by Bobo & co. Murray has been throwing too many picks and Walsh missing too many kicks, if that doesn't change and/or Bray lights up the D may be a long night for the Dawgs in Knoxvegas.
Posted on 10/2/11 at 6:58 pm to ohiovol
hard one to pick imo. I'd have to give the edge to UT though. Night game in the Smokey Mountains, Neyland should be rocking. I compare this game to the likes of watching bum fights. Two participants not knowing how to put shite together yet still fun to watch.
Posted on 10/2/11 at 7:04 pm to ohiovol
I would agree that this is a very important game for Dooley and UT as well as Richt and Georgia in that it's a milestone game for both. UGA is coming in with momentum, giving all the appearance that it has regrouped and now has the ability to control its' destiny in the East. On the other side, UT needs a big statement win to demonstrate the program has finally turned the corner and is headed in the right direction. In my opinion, if UGA loses Richt is gone and the program will be in full rebuilding mode while Dooley will have shaken off the "unproven" moniker, excite the fan base and generate a tremendous amount of momentum to push through the rest of the season. On the flip side, if UGA wins, Richt has a clear shot to the SECCG and takes his head off the chopping block while Dooley's job gets ten times harder both on and off the field.
I think it's a huge game for both in my opinion.
I think it's a huge game for both in my opinion.
This post was edited on 10/2/11 at 7:06 pm
Posted on 10/2/11 at 7:06 pm to ohiovol
I usually talk a lot of shite during the UGA week. but with Justin Hunter injured, I'm not so confident. I think UGA has a better team but game could go either way.
Posted on 10/2/11 at 7:14 pm to ohiovol
Georgia wins
Posted on 10/2/11 at 7:14 pm to ohiovol
UGA 31 Tennessee 24
Posted on 10/2/11 at 7:59 pm to ohiovol
UGA has had the better team the last two times they came to Knoxville, but got killed both times.
For some richtson, they underperform.
For some richtson, they underperform.
Posted on 10/2/11 at 9:13 pm to ohiovol
This is a HUGE game for Dooley.
While I agree it's not an absolute must win, it's in the neighborhood.
Lose this game, and 6-6 is staring us in the face and another Music City Bowl.
Win this game, and who knows?
We cannot beat Bama nor LSU, doubtful against Arky, and SC will depend on Spurrier still being stubborn and trying to make Tardcia throw the ball over and over.
KY and Vandy are W's.
Lose this one and some of our "finest" UT fans will get all liquored up, smash their cousins for some vengeance sex, and get on the UT boards and scream at the top of their lungs "Far Dirk Dooley!!!11!!1!."
Recruiting is going pretty well again, considering the state of our program. Win this game, on prime time tv, and it can only help.
My fear is it will come down to special teams. Devrin Young was electric returning kicks, but he fumbled, and that's his Achilles heel. Palardy sucks camel cock, so no hope of a clutch FG for a W. We still can't run our way out of a wet paper bag.
However, I saw what I was SCREAMING for against UF on Saturday, and that was screen passes. Short passes can somewhat mimic running the ball. Maybe Chaney figured that out 2 weeks too late.
Total Homer pick:
Vols 27
UGA 21
While I agree it's not an absolute must win, it's in the neighborhood.
Lose this game, and 6-6 is staring us in the face and another Music City Bowl.
Win this game, and who knows?
We cannot beat Bama nor LSU, doubtful against Arky, and SC will depend on Spurrier still being stubborn and trying to make Tardcia throw the ball over and over.
KY and Vandy are W's.
Lose this one and some of our "finest" UT fans will get all liquored up, smash their cousins for some vengeance sex, and get on the UT boards and scream at the top of their lungs "Far Dirk Dooley!!!11!!1!."
Recruiting is going pretty well again, considering the state of our program. Win this game, on prime time tv, and it can only help.
My fear is it will come down to special teams. Devrin Young was electric returning kicks, but he fumbled, and that's his Achilles heel. Palardy sucks camel cock, so no hope of a clutch FG for a W. We still can't run our way out of a wet paper bag.
However, I saw what I was SCREAMING for against UF on Saturday, and that was screen passes. Short passes can somewhat mimic running the ball. Maybe Chaney figured that out 2 weeks too late.
Total Homer pick:
Vols 27
UGA 21
Posted on 10/2/11 at 9:33 pm to ohiovol
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A loss would likely mean another 6-6 season and 2-6 in the SEC.
I dont understand why people say this. Watching USCe this past weekend I saw nothing to suggest we cant beat them in Knoxville, and I wouldnt be surprised to see us pull off an upset @ Arky. LSU & Bama will likely be losses of course, but then again, we were f#$king 13 men on the field from beating LSU last year.
This post was edited on 10/2/11 at 9:36 pm
Posted on 10/2/11 at 9:45 pm to ohiovol
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