Mr. College Football

By Tom, Resident Georgia Fan

September 2, 2008 7:24 AM | Link to this

Tennessee did not look like an SEC team and it embarrassed the league by losing to a slack 10 team. Way to go Vols.

By Mike

September 2, 2008 7:27 AM | Link to this

Scary to think how many opportunities TN had and failed to take advantage of. Offense did not look in sync and Chavis failed to make half time adjustment against Chow. All and all a terrible game for TN and one they have to bounce back from in they plan on having a good season.

By bamafan

September 2, 2008 7:33 AM | Link to this

The vols will still win 8 or 9 games this year!! They still have talent, but not much leadership from head coach!! The vols made the sec look like crap, they should have beat the Bruins by 2 or 3 touchdowns. Thank you UCLA for beating the vols and making Fat Phil’s team look average!! Vandy has a better winning record than the vols right know!! I LOVE STICKING TO THE VOLS AND FAT PHIL!! ROLL TIDE

By Chris in Bama

September 2, 2008 7:34 AM | Link to this

i am an Alabama fan and I am disappointed that Rocky Flop lost! I feel bad for UT because they are in for a world of hurt this season. UGA, Bama, LSU and Florida will probably hand it to them badly.

By Roswell Ed

September 2, 2008 7:42 AM | Link to this

WHY, WHY, WHY, was the article not titledTennessee just made the Dawgs schedule alot easier Tony?

I’m sure in your train of thought they will still be a tough opponent for the pups, Right?

Please, they suck!

War Damn Eagle

By FLA DAWG

September 2, 2008 7:48 AM | Link to this

When UT plays out of conference I am a fan. What I saw last night made me sick. What do you do when your players have more capability than the coaches !?

The new offense made their veteran O line look like true freshmen. The players were unprepared and confused. But there were plays where UT players showed real talent, skill and potential.

It reminded me somewhat of The Dawgs situation during the first half of last season when SC beat us by 4 points and then UT whipped us 45-17. Dawg Fans screamed for change and they got it. Martinez tightened up the defense and Bobo opened up the offense.

UT has always had the ability to bounce back but with a whole new Offense Scheme and their early scheduled opponents, this season could get very ugly very fast for the Vols.

By Dallas Dawg

September 2, 2008 7:54 AM | Link to this

What a huge embarassing moment, good god that was awful!

By Bill

September 2, 2008 8:00 AM | Link to this

It’s inevitable that the visor becomes the 3rd (or even higher) best team in the east. Done deal.

By Mike

September 2, 2008 8:07 AM | Link to this

I seem to remember that last year, the Vols got demolished by Cal to open the season. They still managed to win the SEC East, and kill the Dawgs.

There sure is an awful lot of “jumping to conclusions” going on right now based on one game. Why don’t we watch one or two more before making some of these judgements?

By SugarHillDawg

September 2, 2008 8:09 AM | Link to this

All you bama fans who are still on Cloud 9 from last sat. night are in for a reality check REAL soon. Y’all just beat the biggest choke team in these parts and the really good teams(UGA, LSU)sat up and took notice and we are gonna be laying for you guys when you come play us.I hope you all think that we’ll be impreseed with your win over a BOGUS top 10 team and wind up having your a$$ handed to you.

By Mike

September 2, 2008 8:10 AM | Link to this

Well Dawg fans, TN lost their opener last year to Cal much worst but still was able to get to the SECCG and defeat the mightly Bulldogs so don’t write them off quite yet. We should have just opened with a powerhouse like Central Michigan or GA Southern instead of going on the road to a PAC-10 team. Then again, GA fans would not know about that since this is the first year in decades that they will have left the south for a OOC road game.

By Kiner

September 2, 2008 8:17 AM | Link to this

Hard to believe this is the same program that slaughtered the Bulldogs the past couple of years. How embarrassing (for the Bulldogs, I mean).

By quaildawg

September 2, 2008 8:19 AM | Link to this

Chavis got Chowed! In the second half UT’s D did not respond to the adjustments Chow made. Old lady luck didn’t make the road trip for UT. Why, as a UGA fan, could this not have happened against SC,KY or Vandy last year??? Was Berry hurt??? Saw 14 on the field but he was MIA. I didn’t recall his name being mentioned. UCLA lost their first two QB’s prior to the game, had their third team QB throw four picks in the first half, lost three upper class starters in the first quarter and good ol’ UT couldn’t close the deal on a crippled and really inferior opponent. GAG!!! BTW-Didn’t see anything from the “Clawffence” that would make have SEC D concerned!!!

By Dangerous Dawg

September 2, 2008 8:19 AM | Link to this

sugarhilldawg, your a goober, go put your ut gear back in the closet and bring it out again next summer.

go Dawgs

By Spike

September 2, 2008 8:41 AM | Link to this

Thanks Vols for making the SEC look like crap on national TV.

By andre

September 2, 2008 8:43 AM | Link to this

The SEC ratings bogus. With “special professors” ala Auburn they bring in non-qualified players who beat up on stiffs early in the season to get a record, but when they play the under rated Pac 10, they get rapped. No surprise the Vols sucked swamp water against UCLA.

By m

September 2, 2008 8:44 AM | Link to this

*Tony, are you going to write about how overrated the sec is now? Tenn and miss st lost to so-called inferior teams. Doesn’t that mean the league has gone to helle? Oh…it is just the acc that you write negative things about. If that had been Clemson getting beat by UCLA you would be writing about how down the acc is. Let’s face it…you sec homers are full of crap….full of it. The sec is finally playing a few quality teams out of conference. And the results are mixed….not the overwhelming success that you sec suckups would predict. UCLA and La tech were not impressed with the sec…neither am I. *

By Whopper Dawg

September 2, 2008 8:44 AM | Link to this

I am a UGA fan, but have lived right outside of Memphis for the last eight years. Tony, if you think that Fulmer’s extension takes his job security off the table, you’re nuts. No TN fan that I have talked to and no TN media I have seen were in favor of the extension. This week many will call for his head, and if he goes 2 - 4, watch out.

I believe that TN will bounce back, they always do. In fact, that inconsistency is becoming a hallmark of TN for the last five years - down and then back.

By Fred G. Sanford

September 2, 2008 8:52 AM | Link to this

The “G” stands for Georgia, you big dummy!

It’s way too early to write off UT. They have too much talent to stay down. Let’s be honest, UT and Bama were the only two “elite” SEC teams who played a team worth a salt for their first game, and UT went across the country for their game. Before we crown Bama as SEC champs and predict UT will lose 5 or 6 games based on the results of week 1, we need to keep our focus and intensity on each and every opponent. The game against UT will be tough.

By dub

September 2, 2008 9:03 AM | Link to this

Tony, are you going to write about how overrated the sec is now? Tenn and miss st lost to so-called inferior teams.

Don’t forget about that Florida team blowing it against old and slow Michigan in the Cap One Bowl… all those recovred fumbles and their precious little Heisman winner still couldn’t get the job done!

By joe

September 2, 2008 9:07 AM | Link to this

Two main reasons for UT’s loss: 1. UT’s offensive playcalling was CLAWFUL. If they had run the damn ball 66-75% of the time, they would have run UCLA out of the Rose Bowl. 2. ZERO defensive adjustments in 4th Q. When UCLA started throwing 10 yard passes over the middle, UT’s defensive backs and linebackers just let them catch the ball in front of them in an effor to avoid a big gain via a long pass. Given what UCLA’s QB did in the first half, he wasn’t going to try anything deep in the 2nd half. UT basically did not execute worth a damn, but you must place the blame for their performance on coaching.

By potato dawg

September 2, 2008 9:12 AM | Link to this

Very disappointed in Tennessee’s lost. They had every opportunity to put the game away in the frist half. It could be a very tough start. The offensive line looked terrible.

By Eric1

September 2, 2008 9:25 AM | Link to this

Chavis got Chowed? Clawffence? You’re too clever for me quaildawg. Are you really Dubya in disguise? No, couldn’t be. He’d never come up with Clawffence. Maybe you’re Laura in disguise. War Eagle!!

By Mike

September 2, 2008 9:33 AM | Link to this

The team simply was not ready to play last night. Tennessee will lose at least six games this year. Fulmer was once great, but underachievement is now the modus operandi, and that will not change without a new coaching staff. As an alumnus, Fulmer should do what is best for his alma mater and resign after South Carolina beats UT later this year.

Mike, UT class of ‘86.

By RxDawg

September 2, 2008 9:37 AM | Link to this

Man I hate UT. It seems they were put on this earth to be a thorn in my side. When I want them to win, they lose. When I want them to lose, they win. =/

By Moe Ron

September 2, 2008 9:40 AM | Link to this

Eric1. You seem to like to make “clever” associations (Dubya?) with other posters. This is textbook Democrat playbook. You must be an Obama fan.

By Bob

September 2, 2008 9:42 AM | Link to this

You know, you might also want to give a bit of credit to UCLA. Neuheisel had his team ready and they played their hearts out.

I am an SEC fan to the core, but this childish jibberish about the “slack ten” is moronish. They have beaten the SEC 10-6 in the last 16 meetings. They play very good football in other parts of the country too. Maybe we ought to play more PAC 10 teams and less ACC teams to toughen up our OOCs

Meanwhile Tony you are right….Florida, Auburn and Georgia coaches must have watering mouths about right now.

By SC Rules!!!

September 2, 2008 9:46 AM | Link to this

So; SECond placers!!! Do you really wanna run your sucks today?? Second straight year y’all come to Cali and get your a*******e$ PUNKED!!!! CAL & UCLA are the 4th & 5th best teams in the PAC 10; DO YOU REALLY WANNA MESS WITH # 1?!??! I DON’T think so!!!!!! But look at thsi way at least y’all have the WHOLE season to come up with some excusses as to WHY y’all can’t win against a real team. Southern Cal will kick Big Ten (11), Big 12 ACC & SEC a$$ every day of the week and twice on

By SC Rules!!!

September 2, 2008 9:47 AM | Link to this

So; SECond placers!!! Do you really wanna run your sucks today?? Second straight year y’all come to Cali and get your a*******e$ PUNKED!!!! CAL & UCLA are the 4th & 5th best teams in the PAC 10; DO YOU REALLY WANNA MESS WITH # 1?!??! I DON’T think so!!!!!! But look at thsi way at least y’all have the WHOLE season to come up with some excusses as to WHY y’all can’t win against a real team. Southern Cal will kick Big Ten (11), Big 12 ACC & SEC a$$ every day of the week and twice on

By SC Rules!!!

September 2, 2008 9:47 AM | Link to this

So; SECond placers!!! Do you really wanna run your sucks today?? Second straight year y’all come to Cali and get your a*******e$ PUNKED!!!! CAL & UCLA are the 4th & 5th best teams in the PAC 10; DO YOU REALLY WANNA MESS WITH # 1?!??! I DON’T think so!!!!!! But look at thsi way at least y’all have the WHOLE season to come up with some excusses as to WHY y’all can’t win against a real team. Southern Cal will kick Big Ten (11), Big 12 ACC & SEC a$$ every day of the week and twice on

By SC Rules!!!

September 2, 2008 9:47 AM | Link to this

So; SECond placers!!! Do you really wanna run your sucks today?? Second straight year y’all come to Cali and get your a*******e$ PUNKED!!!! CAL & UCLA are the 4th & 5th best teams in the PAC 10; DO YOU REALLY WANNA MESS WITH # 1?!??! I DON’T think so!!!!!! But look at thsi way at least y’all have the WHOLE season to come up with some excusses as to WHY y’all can’t win against a real team. Southern Cal will kick Big Ten (11), Big 12 ACC & SEC a$$ every day of the week and twice on

By SC Rules!!!

September 2, 2008 9:47 AM | Link to this

So; SECond placers!!! Do you really wanna run your sucks today?? Second straight year y’all come to Cali and get your a*******e$ PUNKED!!!! CAL & UCLA are the 4th & 5th best teams in the PAC 10; DO YOU REALLY WANNA MESS WITH # 1?!??! I DON’T think so!!!!!! But look at thsi way at least y’all have the WHOLE season to come up with some excusses as to WHY y’all can’t win against a real team. Southern Cal will kick Big Ten (11), Big 12 ACC & SEC a$$ every day of the week and twice on

By SC Rules!!!

September 2, 2008 9:47 AM | Link to this

So; SECond placers!!! Do you really wanna run your sucks today?? Second straight year y’all come to Cali and get your a*******e$ PUNKED!!!! CAL & UCLA are the 4th & 5th best teams in the PAC 10; DO YOU REALLY WANNA MESS WITH # 1?!??! I DON’T think so!!!!!! But look at thsi way at least y’all have the WHOLE season to come up with some excusses as to WHY y’all can’t win against a real team. Southern Cal will kick Big Ten (11), Big 12 ACC & SEC a$$ every day of the week and twice on

By headknocker

September 2, 2008 9:51 AM | Link to this

UT was so outcoached last night. Rick Neuheisel (sp?) may have shown some bad judgement in the past off the field, but he is clearly a better coach than Fat Phil. Tennessee had several opportunities to put this game away and they couldn’t, or more precisely, wouldn’t. I thought the play calling was particularly bad. How many times did UT call off tackle on 2nd and short instead of trying to rip off a big chunk. How many times did they get an aspect moving, like the running game, only to try and get cute and lose momentum. Tennessee clearly had the physical advantage early and seemed reluctant use the hobnail boot. I’m not a UT fan, I’m an SEC fan, and that performance was embarassing to my conference.

By SC Rules!!!

September 2, 2008 9:55 AM | Link to this

Bob,

Thanks for the props for the PAC 10; I give SEC their due when it’s due. But that aint today! Come on y’all UCLA is the 5th best team in the PAC 10. I hear some of y’all run your sucks about how TN is gonna run the table on the East and WIN the SEC championship this year. That may still come to pass, but after last night y’all might want to stay the hell away from Cali! Just remember SEC champs vs Southern Cal in the NC game will wish the pain and suffering is over quickly for y’all. But don’t worry, Coach Carroll will make sure the kill is quick, PAINFULL but quick!!!! Cushing & Sting Rey are waiting!!!!

By Moe Ron

September 2, 2008 9:56 AM | Link to this

SC Rules!!!, you need to depress the post button just once. Your comments, while passionate, are just not interesting enough to read 6 times.

By Maddog

September 2, 2008 10:05 AM | Link to this

I have yet to read any posts from Kent N, Phat Phil, Vol In GA, and the rest of the UT fans who usually get engaged in these discussions. No jab intended here because I think UT will turn it around quickly, but I wanted to get their take on the UCLA game. I watched the whole game and UT had about 10 opportunities to put the game away. I don’t follow them that closely so I wanted to hear from those who do. What needs to be done? Can the team get it done? etc. Hope to hear from you.

By Football Freak

September 2, 2008 10:09 AM | Link to this

Do not use a bowl game from last year in which Florida’s QB had a broken hand as an example in this conversation lest they bring up the SEC’s dominance over the Big 10. Tennessee is not the SEC’s best team- far from it. We will see what conference wins the NC. Let’s just see if USC can get past Ohio State before you start talking smack about the PAC. The new ESPN and CBS deals with the SEC is a slap in the face to all the other conferences- Wake up! The SEC is where it’s at! Like it or not!

By james

September 2, 2008 10:12 AM | Link to this

I’m a UT grad, but not so much a fan..I gave up on fat Phil about 8 years ago after we got beat down by LSUs backup QB in the SEC Title Game and lost the shot of the national title game, he’s completley hopeless..The only thing he knows alot about is where to get a good meal..maybe oneday after he’s gone, I be a UT fan again..thank Phil for making legions of UT fans apathetic towards the program..yawn..who cares

By newrandyt

September 2, 2008 10:13 AM | Link to this

No question, my Vols were an embarassment to the SEC, the Vol nation, and themselves last night. I could not watch the game because I am in England this week, but it was a killer to open my computer this morning and find the grim truth.

In a very small defense of UT, I will say that at least we have the reproductive organs to open with a Div. 1 school, and pretty much do every year…however, many UT fans were concerned when Cutcliffe left and Fulmer hired someone we had never heard of…not a good sign.

Before you give us up for dead though, there are 11 more games to play…and the Dawgs have not faced anybody YET. We are used to being the underdogs there, and the favored team does not always win, does it?

By Moe Ron

September 2, 2008 10:18 AM | Link to this

SC Rules!!!. I as well as most others, respect what Pete Carroll has done at SC. They are definitely the top team in the PAC 10 and one of the best in the country. While they are elite, when was the last time they played the best team in the SEC? We don’t have one dominant team, but LSU, UGA, UF, and AU seem to be the top 4 over the last 5 or 6 years. During their best years I’d put them up against anyone in the country. UT is probably the 5th or 6th best during this time, so they are comparable to your claim that UCLA is 5th or 6th best in the PAC 10. If UCLA had played in Knoxville the game could have been different. At least the game would have been played in front of a full house. Save your breath about slaughtering Arkansas two years in a row. They were mid to bottom at best. SC may be able to beat the top SEC team, but we’ll never know if they don’t get matched up in the NC game. I’ll still stack the SEC, top to bottom, up against the PAC 10. If that were to happen (especially on a neutral field) I believe the SEC would come out way ahead. We’re not a bunch of Virginias.

By JR

September 2, 2008 10:23 AM | Link to this

No question, Tennessee brought shame to the SEC this week, aside from Mississippi State’s failure against LaTech.

A 2-4 start is being too generous. This could get worse for them unless they turn things around for good next week.

By newrandyt

September 2, 2008 10:26 AM | Link to this

James

No excuses, no tears. We just looked like Keystone cops…out coached, out played, had at least two or three guns so we could shoot ourselves in the foot repeatedly. It just is a (put word hear for female dog) when ones NC hopes are dashed immediately. We can come back, but with AL winning the most decisive game an SEC team played, the SEC gauntlet is going to be even more punishing than normal.

I still think maybe 8-5, 9-4. We will still spoil someone’s season, but who? I would guess Florida, since GA is acutely aware of our beating them 3 of the last 4.

By reservoirDAWG

September 2, 2008 10:36 AM | Link to this

SCRULES, read the fine print and try not to post five times. Quaildawg, that was funny.

As for UT, they will rebound. That was disappointing though. I expected more out of the new OC. That did not look like a so called spread offense.

By newrandyt

September 2, 2008 10:38 AM | Link to this

Sorry James, I meant to direct my last comments at Maddog. re The UT perspective. Although I do not totally share the feeling about Fulmer, I certainly understand the sentiment. I felt that way about Johnny Majors from season 4 and would not enter Neyland until he left ( a VERY long wait I might add).

I do think that the SEC has passed Fulmer by now, and without Coach Cutcliffe it is time for a change at the top.

By osisbs

September 2, 2008 10:40 AM | Link to this

I saw this same game last season when VT would rip runs off of 10+ yards only to decide that running the ball was boring and attempt to throw at KU’s Pro Def Backs.
In the new-look run-and-gun offenses the true winners are going to be teams like Colorado, Nebraska, and Oklahome who can pound the ball.
Fat Phil should fire his play caller and get back to the business at hand…which is controlling the clock and getting a first down.

By NW Ga Dawg

September 2, 2008 10:40 AM | Link to this

The analogy of comparing this year’s UT start (UCLA) to last year’s (Cal) and the 07 vs 08 seasons I believe, are invalid. Last year, UT was facing a highly talented and very ticked off Cal team that was embarrassed in Knoxville the year before. They (UT) quickly turned things around and yes, “beat the Dawgs” (but again, that was LAST year UT fans—UGA is much different this year and you know it: in fact that UT game had much to do with it). At any rate, this year’s west coast opener was against a depleted, rebuilding UCLA team that lost 3 starters in the 1st half! Not to mention that they had an entirely new coaching staff, not just a new off-coordinator, etc. Speaking of which, hats off to UT and Fulmer when they had David Cutcliffe in Knoxville, they were usually very good, always dangerous. Check out the record when “Coach Cut” hasn’t been there though. Last night looked like a return to those days with Randy Sanders at the helm: totally discombolutated.

No, I think this situation is much different for UT, and that doesn’t bode well for the Big Orange. So much for “flying under the radar,” Fulmer. You hired a guy who’d never played nor coached on a major college level…had he even BEEN to a game that big before last night? It didn’t appear so.

By Will

September 2, 2008 10:43 AM | Link to this

Looking back at the weekend and keeping the UGA upcoming schedule in mind, I am feeling a little better about it overall. I think the Chickens are down a bit(but anxious to see them again vs Vandy Thursday night). Arizona State did not look great, Tenn looked bad, Kentucky looked alright but shoud be defeated, same w/ Vandy, Auburn and Tech. My worries are still with Bama, LSU and the turds. DISH screwed me when they said I was going to get the UGA GSU game and didn’t, I had to watch Fla game and wasn’t all that impressed. Hawaii moved the ball at ease but always make a foolish play to kill a drive. Should have been much closer. The UF “D” has many holes in it.

By GATOR CHOMP

September 2, 2008 10:43 AM | Link to this

If u losers want 2 see some real football just sit back and watch the Tim Tebow show.And by the way my Mutt friends you guys will be lucky if you’re still ranked #1 after today.The Mighty Gators are going all the way this year,Tebow will win the Heisman Trophy again you losers can “book that” GATORS or DIE!!!!!!!!!

By Maddog

September 2, 2008 10:51 AM | Link to this

newrandyt, thanks for the post. I, too, think UT will turn it around. Outside of the LSU game (in Baton Rouge at night), the UT game has concerned me the most on our schedule. I wish you would have beaten UCLA, not just because it makes the SEC look good, but because I think the loss will only inspire the UT players even more. What I saw last night was not a lack of talent, size and speed, but rather, a lack of execution and effective play calling. Those can be easily corrected prior to the UGA game. What I think will really help us this year is that we have the week off before the UT game, and Coach Cutcliffe is gone. That man owned us.

By GATOR CHOMP

September 2, 2008 10:54 AM | Link to this

I am the biggest douchebag in the world. Book It!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By GATOR CHOMP

September 2, 2008 10:56 AM | Link to this

Tebow is the best and purdiest playing in the country.MAN is he purdy!The Mighty Gators are going all the way this year and so is Obama.He is purdy too!!”Book it”, OBAMA or DIE!!!!!

By newrandyt

September 2, 2008 10:56 AM | Link to this

NW Ga Dawg

As much as I hope your conclusions ae wrong about UT, your analysis is correct. Our “golden years” were when Cutcliffe was there…and truthfully, I have no idea where in the H*ll Fulmer found that coordinator. I do know that neither of them will be there long if this continues all season. The alumni will pass the hat to get a real coach, regardless of the cost, and regardless of the AD’s wants.

UT does not have the talent pool to pull from in-state that GA and FL do, and if they do not have a top notch offensive coordinator to pull good recruits, TN is hosed. Might as well become a an ACC basketball school.

By I-DOG

September 2, 2008 11:04 AM | Link to this

Fred G. Sanford is exactly right.

UT has looked bad early in their seasons, even when they beat lesser opponents, they seem to be slow starters the last 4-5 years. They get better as the year goes on and it will be a tough game in Athens.

Any Vols fans know why that is? Gen Neyland? By the time of the FL game UT still has not come together which is usually their 3rd or 4th game. UT’s first two games they look dreadful even against lesser teams.

However, by the time they play UGA their offensive line seems to come together and the whole team just seems to play better. It isn’t just Georgia, UT plays well the rest of the year and even in the years that UGA has won the TN game, that is usually the best that TN team has played all year to that point.

Why is that?

By KR

September 2, 2008 11:10 AM | Link to this

In the UT v. UCLA game, I saw some talented Vols getting bad direction from poor coaching. They could have won the game, but made the wrong decision almost every time. I wouldn’t write them off just yet, but it’s going to require a change of philosophy from the coaching staff and I’m not sure they’re willing to do that.

Hats off to Rick Neuheisel and the UCLA Bruins. They didn’t let early problems get in the way of what needed to be done.

By GATOR CHOMP

September 2, 2008 11:12 AM | Link to this

2 the fake azz wannabe Gator Chomp please grow up and be a man you coward.I know its hard for u to do but please try.And then try getting out of Mommy and Daddy’s trailer.Word is they’ve found out about all of the beating off that u have been doing and is about 2 put your perverted sorry good 4 nothing lozer azz out.So good luck looking 4 a job with that 3rd grade education chump. GO GATORS!!!!!!!!

By GATOR CHOMP

September 2, 2008 11:12 AM | Link to this

I let Tebow tea bag me.

By TideRKC

September 2, 2008 11:24 AM | Link to this

One game doesn’t make or break any team. Throw in having to run the SEC gauntlet and injuries that will be sure to strike it will be another year in the SEC. No team will dominate and every team will have their share of struggles.

By IM4BAMA

September 2, 2008 11:24 AM | Link to this

UT blew it alright.

Week one summary: UT not looking good at all

Auburn’s spread is nothing to worry over

UF looks sharp

LSU looks solid, QB play to be determined.

SC should go with Smelley and D looks good with Ellis Johnson

MSU still doesn’t have QB and misses Ellis Johnson

Bama is hungry and ready to dispense payback. JPW still thowing high-bad passes, missed 3 big plays, all could have been TD’s in my opinion. Could have been a bigger beat down, really.

UGA loses yet another player; which will be the excuse their fans like Sugarhill uses when Bama goes into Athens and beats the dogs like Michael Vick. I predicted upseting UGA before we played Clemson too. You barley escaped Tuscaloosa last year and we are a much better team this year. Just please don’t lose before we get there.

By GATOR CHOMP

September 2, 2008 11:27 AM | Link to this

Ignorant Gator Chomp.U have some nerve to talk about my 3rd grade education.Yore post is cluttered with bad grammar and misspelled words.Go back 2 yore fantasies about Superman Tebow and Obama.Tell yore daddy and his sister, yore mama, to keep you off the computer.

By Moe Ron

September 2, 2008 11:32 AM | Link to this

Uh oh. Looks like the Bama fans are crawling out of the wood work. One game under their belt, against an ACC team at that, and their talking trash. You would have thought the Bear had risen from the grave. You may well be good, or even great, but please save your wind until you play a few games.

By boots

September 2, 2008 11:40 AM | Link to this

This was a fun start to the SEC’s ‘08 season. Bama helped the conference by whipping the cruddy ACC’s top team, but TN really blew it and let the conference down (yet again) on the West Coast. They looked pathetic, and Bama looked great, but it is a long year, and the chances are good that things will flip around before the year ends.

In the meantime, the Dawgs and Gators will still be the top two teams and nothing has changed about who the best two teams are in the conference. The real National Championship game will be played in Jacksonville this year. This is the year(s) of the Dawg!!!

By mcdawg

September 2, 2008 11:43 AM | Link to this

Tenn’s D looks pretty stout but that QB has no arm-did he not have surgery recently?-zero zip on the ball

ugly ugly game but they will be tough before the season is over

By GATOR CHOMP

September 2, 2008 11:50 AM | Link to this

I want to have a 3-way with Tebow and Urban, but I don’t want anybody to call me gay, it is only man-love.

By P Dawg

September 2, 2008 11:50 AM | Link to this

I feel for fat Phil right now. Their D looks awful and UGA gets a week off before hosting them. After last years smacking, UGA will be going for the jugular.

By IM4BAMA

September 2, 2008 11:52 AM | Link to this

Moe

It’s the dawg fans that have been doing the trash talking. I’m basing my opinion not on one game at all, but on the fact that Bama is hungry, underated, well coached, playing with a big chip on it’s shoulder; UGA has the pressure of being number one and everyong gunning for them, injuries are starting to add up and their big mouth fans writing checks for them that they can’t cash. Mark it down; you lose to Bama and UF for sure and either Auburn or LSU gets you too.

By Wozzo the Wonder Dog

September 2, 2008 11:54 AM | Link to this

I assume the Knoxville Wal-Mart is stocking up on orange pitchforks and torches. Somebody sure is missing Cutcliffe. UT recruiting went in the toilet several years ago when their season tanked; given UGA’s scholarship limitations this year, this may be a golden opportunity for some schools to pick up some athletes in Georgia. If Tennessee’s results continue 2008 may be the Fulmer Farewell Tour (probably a t-shirt idea there). Eric Berry did look great — honest UGA fans would tell you they wish he were in Athens. If UT is looking for a replacement coach, I’ll recommend Derek Dooley, although that selection would mess with more than a few persons’ heads.

By Dan

September 2, 2008 12:00 PM | Link to this

Listen folks I know Tennessee looked bad last night, but don’t treat this as an indication of how they will play all season. The Vols have a way of playing up to their competion. I’m a Dawg fan, and I’m going to tell ya’ll right now: If Tennessee is 2-3 with their backs against the wall going into the UGA game, we’re going to be in for a dogfight. Fortunately for UGA, they have a bye week prior to that game, but a win over Tennessee is never a gurantee, regardless of how bad they sink up the field against some Pac 10 team. The DAWGS CAN BEAT TENNESSEE this year, but they’re gonna have to earn it. Time to whip out those Black Jerseys!

By SC Rules!!!

September 2, 2008 12:02 PM | Link to this

moe ron,, try the ‘03 opener at shug’s place we skunked y’all then again the next year at our place. Sorry about the repeat entry I was leaning on the button while making a call my bad. Fight On!!

By sobedawg

September 2, 2008 12:05 PM | Link to this

Hahahahahahahahaha! The Alabama Crimson Turds don’t stand a chance against the Dawgs this year! Sarah Jessica Parker at QB will be dizzy after Kade, Geno and Corvey get done with him. We’ll be answering JULIO with our own #8…Dawgs 41 Bama 21

By Moe Ron

September 2, 2008 12:07 PM | Link to this

IM4BAMA, I wasn’t directing my comment only at you. Look, I felt all along Bama would be better this year. Hell, you’d HAVE to be better than last year. But I still don’t think you’re ready for the Top 5. You may end up there, but it’s just too early to tell. As far as UGA fans talking trash. I can only imagine the roar I’d hear west of where I live from Bama fans if they were ranked number 1. It’s an exciting time at UGA. Will we win all our games? Doubt it. But I do like our chances in EVERY game. But since you know so much more than I, I’ll mark down your predictions. LOL.

By big o

September 2, 2008 12:07 PM | Link to this

I must admit Tony, Being a die hard UGA fan I despise the vols and I struggled with wanting them to win because they represent the SEC but in the end I must admit I loved it @!##$%^ the vols %$$#@ smokey and @##$%^ rocky top too. Instead of all these atl based vols fans that gather in all their bars to watch I can reccomend a few churches they could go to on sundays to pray they will need it this year

By Denver Dawg

September 2, 2008 12:13 PM | Link to this

Unlike some posters who relish in a Vols loss, I an Dawgs first, SEC 2nd. I was very dissapointed Tenn lost last night. What was embarassing was the way they lost. They did not look like a top tier SEC program. Sad day for SEC fans.

By shane #1

September 2, 2008 12:15 PM | Link to this

I-Dog has a good point. UT has more personalities than Herschel. Their record depends on which team shows up. Will it be the Vols that put the beat down on the Dawgs or the Vols that had Their butts handed to them by Bama? Will it be the Vols that took a whippin from the Gators and needed lucky breaks to beat UK and Vandy, or the team that destroyed Arky? As to last nights game, UT should have put the Bruins away in the first half. Then They got Their power run game working in the second half and for some reason gave up on it. In OT UCLA Them one last shot to win it all, instead They played it “safe”. How could They not take a couple of shots to the endzone? Phat Phil must be pulling out what’s left of his hair!

By Bob

September 2, 2008 12:22 PM | Link to this

Last night looked alot like the 2005 version of Tennessee. A bumbling and clueless offense. Mindless fumbles. Penalties out the wazzooo. Mistake after mistake. And they continue to have what in my opinion are the worst special teams in the nation, or at least the SEC. My grandmother could have blocked that punt. Absolutely pathetic. Year after year we see Tennessee getting burned in special teams.

The point is, I wouldn’t be so sure about a Tennessee turnaround. Those weren’t simple first game jitters last night. It goes a lot deeper than that.

By Moe Ron

September 2, 2008 12:24 PM | Link to this

SC Rules!!!, I’ll stand by my comment about the SEC. It has won (2) or shared (1) three of the past five NCs, and if Auburn hadn’t been given the shaft in favor of a grossly overranked OU in 2004, it could have been 4 of the last five. I do believe they would have beaten USC that year. All this being said, nothing can take away what USC had done during this time. But when the discussion changes to conferences instead of one team, virtually every objective “expert” and/or fan will say the SEC is the best.

By The Real USC

September 2, 2008 12:24 PM | Link to this

Just got a sneek peak at the new POLLS.

Guess what SEC and you dumb dogs - You are not at the top of the polls anymore…..

You puppies would not even be where you were last week if you would have had to play us (‘USC’alifornia) for your bowl game last year instead of we don’t play nobody” Hawaii.

Look at the stats over the past 10 years and you will find that the PAC-10 is a superior conference than the SEC.

I hope you bulldogs when all your games so you can meet up with the REAL USC this year and get you butt kicked.

By Fred G. Sanford

September 2, 2008 12:28 PM | Link to this

The “G” stands for Georgia, you big dummy!

Count me as one of the many people who were rooting for UT because of their SEC ties. It seemed UT abandoned their bruising running game after the late fumble deep in UCLA territory. They should have stayed with it. The passing game was totally ineffective. Mark my words, though, UT will be back and sooner rather than later.

By mexdawg

September 2, 2008 12:29 PM | Link to this

I just want to take a minute and congratulate Derek Dooley nad his La Tech team for their big win this weekend.I know coach Dooley must be very proud of him right now.It sure is nice to know if we ever lose coach Richt it is nice to know their is another Dooley available.

By Hammer

September 2, 2008 12:36 PM | Link to this

Let’s give Fat Phil another raise. I wish I could make that kind of money by coaching to the middle of the pack.

By Hammer

September 2, 2008 12:36 PM | Link to this

Let’s give Fat Phil another raise. I wish I could make that kind of money by coaching to the middle of the pack.

By Maddog

September 2, 2008 12:38 PM | Link to this

The Real USC, I haven’t seen the polls but it certainly wouldn’t shock me, or any UGA fans, to see we dropped behind USC. The media has the biggest man crush on Pete Carroll that I’ve seen in a while. Oscar Meyer would finish second in that “man crush” category.

As far as not playing anybody in the bowls, it wasn’t UGA who ducked USC. The SEC gave UGA permission to skip the Sugar Bowl but the wuss board of the Rose Bowl wanted to continue putting an inferior opponent on the field agains their beloved USC. Illinois? LMAO. If they were worthy of the Rose Bowl, then I can beat Michael Phelps in swimming.

It’s a long way till the end of the season. USC has one “tough” game (OSU = LMAO) all season so you should be right at the top of the polls. The real teams will continue to play each other in the SEC.

Remember, clueless, the SEC has won or shared 3 of the past 5 NCs, and USC ducking Auburn for OU kept it from being 4 of the past 5.

By TrueCrimson

September 2, 2008 12:46 PM | Link to this

Tennessee has a new QB and new OC. I wouldn’t write them off just yet.

By SEC is Average at Best

September 2, 2008 12:48 PM | Link to this

Tennessee’s loss to UCLA is just one more point to prove the SEC is not far and away the best conference. Sure, they may have the best talent overall, but they’re not that much higher than some of the other conferences. You have LSU and Florida….then you have a Georgia team that will more than likely get beat by Arizona State and by at least 1 or 2 other conference teams. Auburn keeps puffing out its chest but hasn’t proven anything yet this year. After beating an obviously over-rated ACC team, Alabama’s got the big head under their faux Bear Bryant hats but that pipe dream will soon come to an end. South Carolina will find it still has no real offense when they play tougher talent. Then you still have the “powerhouses” of Vanderbilt, Mississippi State, Ole Miss, Arkansas and Kentucky. Please, just because your conference beats up on each other doesn’t make you the far and away the most competitive conference. The Big Ten does the same thing every year and they’re labeled weak (even though Michigan beat Florida last year and Penn State beat Tennessee the year before that). Every conference, with the possible exceptions of the Big East and ACC have one or two very strong teams, a handful of average teams, and a handful of woodshed teams. Get over yourself.

By The Real USC

September 2, 2008 12:50 PM | Link to this

I wish that I could type in a way, so that people could actually understand me. I probably come across as a 7 year old kid. ;)

By David C

September 2, 2008 12:50 PM | Link to this

Not sure why the punter is blamed for that block. I’ve never seen a more spread out line on punt protection. 3 yard holes between linemen. Make them go wide you dummy

By AltamahaDawg

September 2, 2008 12:51 PM | Link to this

RX, you got that right, when it comes to an outcome of a TN game decided by a short FG, I am inevitably disappointed.

Aside from the whole SEC deal, any team on our schedule slipping out of the polls doesn’t do us any favor.

By Anthony

September 2, 2008 12:53 PM | Link to this

Tennessee cotniued the trend of SEC teams performing poorly against the Pac - 10, especially out west. For years I have preached the the SEC gets too much credit for its tough schedule especially when teams from the SEC get wacked by teams from the Pac-10, especially out west. The facts are the SEC is the best and toughest conference mostly because SEC teams join the greatest home-field advantage in college football. However, when SEC teams have to go to the Left Coast it ain’t no picnic. Alabama, Arkanas and UT have also gotten smoked out west. UGA needs to just win baby when their time comes in a couple weeks vs ASU.

By KJ

September 2, 2008 12:54 PM | Link to this

God this team is annoying. Aside from their fans, they play UGA like their life depends on it, then crap the bed against everyone else. I’m starting to think CMR screwed Peyton Manning’s sister, or something.

By AHouseDivided

September 2, 2008 12:56 PM | Link to this

Pat Summitt could have coached a better game from that bunch.

By TrueCrimson

September 2, 2008 12:58 PM | Link to this

I wonder how many SEC fans are logging on to newspaper sites in California to whine about how over-rated the PAC 10 conference is?

Personally, I have no interest in that conference. If they start dominating post-season play, then I might pay them some attention. Until then… meh.

By Moe Ron

September 2, 2008 1:00 PM | Link to this

SEC is average at best, so when does your D2 team play again?

By CM

September 2, 2008 1:05 PM | Link to this

Eh… there was also a lot of BS calling on the refs part, like the touchdown putting UCLA in the lead was not a touchdown, it was clearly out of bounds, and the Safety in which the guy was clearly in the inzone was not called a safety, along with one interception in which the corner was called out-of-bounds, when he was not and had room to return it for a touchdown.

By CHARLOTTE DAWG

September 2, 2008 1:31 PM | Link to this

UT will get their act together. It is years like this when UT beats Georgia so don’t believe the bad hype for a minute! UT will bring their best to Athens and it will be the usual border war. Break out the Black Jerseys for that one and I like our chances…but it will be close.

By David A

September 2, 2008 1:31 PM | Link to this

CM, The announcers explained, in regards to the non-safety, just the nose of the ball needs to be past the goal line and in this case it clearly was. Sounds illogical to me too but that’s what they said.

For the UCLA TD, the plane of the goal line extends infinitely out of bounds. So if a player breaks the plane ANYWHERE before touching down out of bounds, it’s a TD.

By Fierce Dawg

September 2, 2008 1:34 PM | Link to this

What a huge embarassment for the conference. But……not going to lie, seeing UT lose and the fat man grimace is always fun.

By Keeping It Real

September 2, 2008 1:45 PM | Link to this

Whether you have the hots for the SEC, Big 8, Big 10 or PAC 10, take this to the bank….USC will smoke anyone that gets on the field with them. This is the year of the Trojan Horse.

By Lee Curso

September 2, 2008 1:51 PM | Link to this

vols will finish 7-6. the only team more overrated is auburn. you heard it here first. southern miss will beat auburnt

LOL! spread offense. LOL!

By Lee Curso

September 2, 2008 1:51 PM | Link to this

vols will finish 7-6. the only team more overrated is auburn. you heard it here first. southern miss will beat auburnt

LOL! spread offense. LOL!

By PACWIN

September 2, 2008 1:53 PM | Link to this

On the west coast we love to hear the SEC pat themselves on the back, then get their butts handed to them. Vols fans should just thank god they don’t play SC (Trojans). UCLA is maybe the 5th best team in the PAC ten, what would you do with the best? USC!

By Dawg Fud

September 2, 2008 1:57 PM | Link to this

i agree with Fred G. Sanford

USC looks like the real deal this year. their defense is sick.

By IM4BAMA

September 2, 2008 2:24 PM | Link to this

You know i hate to admit it about the PAC-10, but they have been better than the SEC this past decade going head to head. I can think of two losses by Bama, two by Auburn, two by UT,two by Arkansas and at least one by MSU and LSU worked a miracle to beat ASU.

That sh!t has to stop. They are bringing it when they play us because they have something to prove. I know we have a tougher conference but any SEC team that plays them from now on should bust their a* to win. We need to show some conference pride to them. I want to see USC vs an SEC team for the title real bad. If it’s UF, SEC wins for sure.

Let’s go Georgia, beat ASU.

By Keeping It Real

September 2, 2008 2:32 PM | Link to this

At least Tennessee gets out of the SEC to play other teams on their field(not in Atlanta). Bama, Auburn, Florida and LSU…when are you going to visit the other big time conferences and back up your mouth with some action? At least Jawja is going to Tempe this year and they will come back just like Tennessee…with their tails tucked in defeat.

By Moe Ron

September 2, 2008 2:37 PM | Link to this

Wow! I’m real impressed with that “big, powerful” Pac 10 conference. Based on the link below, they have the #3, #15, and #21 teams. I’m shaking in my shoes!!

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/scoreboard?weekNumber=1&seasonYear=2008&confId=9

By IM4BAMA

September 2, 2008 2:58 PM | Link to this

YOU KEEP IT REAL. you don’t know your football. Bama’s played at Oklahoma and UCLA, played Clemson and will play VA Tech next year. Who cares if it’s a neutral site, they still play. Auburn’s been to USC and is going to WVU this year. LSU’s been to ASU. UF plays Miami and FSU and it’s not their fault those two have been down.

Your team lost that’s it. We all look bad when we lose to the Pac-10, we need to rally the troops and never lose to them again.

By SC Rules!!!

September 2, 2008 3:42 PM | Link to this

SEC FANS: See the Shrub fans after 9-13 they will give you a head start on the pain & suffering y’all will be suffering in the NC game at the hands of (#10 & 58) and crew as Southern Cal puts the A$$ whoopin’ of a lifetime on y’all! Here comes the PAIN!!!!!!! The scary part for y’all is we won’t even need to pull our d!cks all the way out to humble your sorry sacks!!! Fight On!!!! It’s trully GOOD to be in SoCal!!!!!

By Job

September 2, 2008 4:00 PM | Link to this

UCLA coach must have more patience than me…to stick with KCraft.

By TrueCrimson

September 2, 2008 4:03 PM | Link to this

USC has certainly had the best players that money can buy recently. Just ask Reggie Bush.

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/allthingstrojan/2008/08/cheap-rent-isnt.html

By PACWIN

September 2, 2008 4:32 PM | Link to this

” By TrueCrimson

September 2, 2008 4:03 PM | Link to this

USC has certainly had the best players that money can buy recently. Just ask Reggie Bush.”

And Bama is immune to cheating scandels? Don’t bother with a lik. Type “Alabama footbal scandel” into any search engine, and start reading; should keep you busy for days, “Pot/Kettle” - “Glasshouse”. Choose you metophor.

By RockyTop2

September 2, 2008 4:37 PM | Link to this

Last night was bad and we deserved to lose but I am not ready to jump ship just yet. There were a couple of bright spots. For one the running game was good, which was not utilized by Clawson. I do not know how many times we would run for 4,5,6 yards on 1st down then throw on 2nd down. Also our D-line only gave up 29 yards rushing on 30 carries, which is a vast improvement. Last night was embarrassing, but I would not just go ahead and say we will be 2-4. We will have to see if UT responds against Florida. If UT comes out and lays an egg in that game then you can jump ship. Something tells me though that the Vols will respond. Last year when their backs were against the wall they responded(Georgia, South Carolina). It will be very interesting though.

By Rabun Dawg

September 2, 2008 4:45 PM | Link to this

Well yes, maybe congrats to Derek Dooley for beating MSU, although I hate to see the SEC lose. But , another Dooley at the helm in Athens, I for one hope to never see that happen. If CMR ever does leave, go for the guy at Wake. Anybody that can win there at that small school gets my vote. And, Even though the Vols were a big dissapointment, I for one am not sounding the “death nell” just yet for them. They do come at us every year with both barrels loaded!

By Chris in Bama

September 2, 2008 5:50 PM | Link to this

M AND SC RULES you are both idiots, obviously you haven’t seen USC’s cake schedules of the last ten years! Please tell me when USC beat a top ten sec team. And saying that the SEC hasn’t played any talented teams is a lie….You seem to forget that Florida and LSU both beat an undefeated Ohio State two years in a row. Tennessee is not a great SEC power house right now and UCLA beat them by only 3 points. If UCLA had played UGA, LSU, Florida, Auburn or Bama they would have had their a* handed to them. THE SAME GOES FOR USC! They beat Virginia (should I mention an unranked Virginia) who is not in the SEC and is no better than a high school team this year…All of you idiot USC fans need to take a look in the mirror and really look at who your team plays. I really do hope that USC stays number one the entire season and then get beat by a top 5 sec team with one loss in the NC, maybe then you will give the SEC the respect it deserves and shut your damn mouth!

By Sports Fan

September 2, 2008 6:19 PM | Link to this

And why didn’t the AJC write the headline as:

Vols Put In Their Place.

By SC Rules!!!

September 2, 2008 7:21 PM | Link to this

Chris in Bam: Howdy Moron! If you had read any of my posts you WOULD know I give the SEC its due! As for Southern Cal NOT beating a ranked SEC team in the past ten years; I guess that your beloved Auburn wasn’t in the top 25 in either ‘03 OR ‘04??? Now who’s the dumba$$????? Uh, that would be you!!!! No, that couldn’t be true ‘cause according to you SC ducked AU to kick #1 OU’s a$$ in the Orange Bowl! Don’t forget to check the facts first next time.

shane #1, glad to see you’ve returned to the game! How was your summer? Good here. I know Coach Carroll called and reminded me to chill. I’ll play nice; for now. (lol)

By SC Rules!!!

September 2, 2008 7:32 PM | Link to this

Chris in Bama: If UGA, LSU, Florida, Auburn can keep from getting their tampons too bloody then maybe they can come out and play with Sting Rey and Cush Co! I won’t say anything ill of ‘Bama because as I’VE stated several times in OTHER threads I have great respect for the Tide! Hell I even like some of y’all UG nuts (shane#1, CUZ & Murdoc 5150) to name a few. But you my friend (used loosely) are not gettin’ off on the right side of the field with me. Maybe in time that’ll change we’ll see.

By FLA DAWG

September 2, 2008 7:55 PM | Link to this

By SC Tools!!!

The Dawgs were drooling to play your pansy a$$ team last year in post season but your pansy a$$ Rose Bowl chose another pansy a$$ team so you wouldn’t lose. So we were stuck with the winner of the WAC (another really tough conference like the PAC), and ended up having to play our entire team and trainers to keep Colt from crying even more than he did.

If SC had to play UGA, UF, Auburn, Ala, UT & LSU EVERY SEASON then more people on this particular site would give a damn about what you have to say.

If UGA or any SEC Team and SC end up 1 & 2 your PAC 10 buddies will make sure they don’t play for the NC - just like they did last season.

Now go vote early for Obama like a good little lemming.

By FLA DAWG

September 2, 2008 7:55 PM | Link to this

By SC Tools!!!

The Dawgs were drooling to play your pansy a$$ team last year in post season but your pansy a$$ Rose Bowl chose another pansy a$$ team so you wouldn’t lose. So we were stuck with the winner of the WAC (another really tough conference like the PAC), and ended up having to play our entire team and trainers to keep Colt from crying even more than he did.

If SC had to play UGA, UF, Auburn, Ala, UT & LSU EVERY SEASON then more people on this particular site would give a damn about what you have to say.

If UGA or any SEC Team and SC end up 1 & 2 your PAC 10 buddies will make sure they don’t play for the NC - just like they did last season.

Now go vote early for Obama like a good little lemming.

By War Eagle

September 2, 2008 9:14 PM | Link to this

Hey tony, i can`t wait to see your poll vote, did you vote Bama higher than UGA, Auburn, LSU etc? Probably

By SECCoachnDallas

September 2, 2008 9:57 PM | Link to this

Great game last night…Too bad the Vols didn’t win, but I was even more disappointed to find out that UCLA has no farmer’s market. I sure do like farm animals and I’ve picked over all the good pigs here in Paulding County. Guess I’ll have to wait a couple more weeks for the game in Columbia. For those of you who have never been with a pig, don’t judge me…You just might like it.

By shane #1

September 2, 2008 11:02 PM | Link to this

SEC Rules!!! Great summer, I spent most of the time being a beach bum. Gustav made the Fl Panhandle pretty intresting Sunday, no real danger, just high water and some wind. The beach erosion was bad. I am safely back in South Ga now. UCLA played a whale of a game against UT, but I don’t understand why UT threw 41 passes with Their RBs going for over 5 yds a pop. It reminded me of UGA’s play calling against UT and the Gamecocks last year. It was like They had no plan, just trying different plays. I don’t think Phat Phil liked it either, I’ll bet He chewed some butt. Bobo was a rookie OC last year, like the guy at UT, maybe it was just rookie mistakes.

By 3 man rush

September 2, 2008 11:34 PM | Link to this

The main reason the UCLA QB looked so much better in the second half than in the first half was TN stopped putting a rush on him. The last couple of drives he had hardly any pressure on him. The most stupidest play in football is the 3 man rush and sometimes even a four man rush when you know the other team has to pass. The best pass defense is a good pass rush. Any defensive coach that ever uses a 3 man rush in any situation should be fined. Are you listening Willie? I remember UGA being burned several times and a couple of them cost us games. (against AUBURN on 4th and long for a completion and West virginia on a fake punt that ended the game). That is my pet peeve and I suppose everyone has one. Coach Richt talk to Willie and remind him to look at film of losing teams and you will see in most cases the loses had something to do with the dreaded THREE MAN RUSH. OUTLAW IT.

By capstone1

September 3, 2008 2:03 AM | Link to this

whatever the dawgs, barners, vols, etc say about one another it will settled on the field…uga has to worry about some key players out..ditto on the barners..the vols have a mess with their OC…BAMA is raising where they have been longer and more successful than any team in the SEC, but BAMA knows we have to earn it one game at a time. so the cracks will be accepted and used for good when we play your team…good luck to all against other conferences…BAMA cheered for us and yelled SEC, SEC, SEC to our oppenents on Saturday…have fun everyone and go SEC….

RTR!!

By Chris in Bama

September 3, 2008 5:19 AM | Link to this

Sc Rules…I should have specified a top 10 team who was actually a worthy opponent. And Auburn didn’t really start getting good until the last 4 years. Auburn went 8-5 in 2003 with losses to LSU, USC, UGA and Georgia Tech so again I say a “worthy opponent” and in 2002 Auburn was ranked number 22 when they played USC and had a 9-4 season with losses to USC, Arkansas, Florida and Georgia. I will not dispute that USC was the better team over Auburn because Auburn wasn’t a top tier SEC team either year…. My point is proven.

By Chris in Bama

September 3, 2008 5:31 AM | Link to this

Oh well I guess I forgot that USC beat a pitiful Arkansas team in 2005 and 2006…I would have liked to have seen them play Florida in 2005 or LSU in 2006 which both would have ended badly for USC. The fact is that USC is loved by the media and gets more attention then they deserve based on their schedule. Don’t get me wrong USC is a VERY good team but I do not believe that they deserve to be number 1. They obliterated Virginia but that does NOT warrant them being moved to number 1 after only 1 game….The same crap happens every year.

By Steve

September 3, 2008 6:30 AM | Link to this

You can’t play the “If ___ had to play georgia, tennesses and florida every year…” card if it is only the first game of the season. Get real… “If Tennessee had to play their first game against a pac10 team every year, then they would always start out 0-1” makes much more sense.

By PACWIN

September 3, 2008 12:40 PM | Link to this

USC just plays the games, and they WIN. SEC, ACC, Big 10; So. Cal. has a winning record against them all. Bravo to UCLA for representing. We love it when the SEC sends a team out west for us to dine on, just like Southern BBQ. Ya’ll come back now, ya hear.

By Neal

September 3, 2008 5:15 PM | Link to this

I hate the HILLBILLIES with a passion, so I enjoyed the hell out of the game! GO DAWGS!!!!!!!!!

By GO VOLS GO

September 3, 2008 6:25 PM | Link to this

Monday night’s game vs UCLA was probably top 5 in the most crushing losses - and of course all UT fans are very angry and disappointed. Props to Chow, Neuheisel, and their team for pulling off the win after almost everyone picked them to lose.

Despite everything, TN was in position to win the game at the end, after forcing overtime.

Despite all the mistakes and coaching errors, the Vols still have the guts to play out west to open the season.

Don’t award anything yet - we’ll see what happens once the conference race starts up. TN will still have a say in who wins.