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Leary has held this team back all year. Good riddance, glad he is gone.

You are absolutely right about UT being the best offense we will play and realistically will have played all year. And to my homer analysis originally, if we drag UT into the mud and make them play our game that will give us the best chance to win and I think we do in that scenario. If we have to play UTs game and it becomes a track meet im not as confident. You're right no one has been able to do it successfully yet but that doesn't mean it can't happen. And this is a D id feel good about putting my money down on to make that happen.

Looking at the numbers we technically are ahead of Bama in terms of defensive stats (outside of sacks). Granted the UT game skews that in our favor because of all the points/yds from that game and we have had our bye factored in. I think it can change week to week but there isn't much of a gap if any at all (only speaking for the D)

May have taken some artistic liberties and won't go on record saying we have a better D than Bama. But still a top 2/3 defense in the SEC. Outside of the SC game where we just couldnt get out of our own way we have been very consistent especially in the 2nd half of every game. Dont really give up chunk plays on D

This is probably the best D the Vols will have faced up to this point. We have the pieces to win, its just a question of can we execute a complete and clean game. Its a game of possessions and time of possessions. We keep their D on the field for long stretches and keep them from jumping out to a 1st quarter lead then I like our chances. If it becomes a shoot-out and we are playing catch up I don't have as much confidence (although when clicking our offense can hang). D needs to be near perfect, offense needs to be consistent and methodical, special teams just needs to be clean (for a change). I like this team and if we play to our potential and don't shoot ourselves in the foot we can hang with anyone.

Its like we are getting a front row seat to a fight in y'alls trailer. Waiting for the 3rd stooge to show up.

You must have creamed your jeans so much they must be hard as a rock! Get some help Irresistible.

Quaking in my boots Corch! Hope you and your boyfriend can make it to Lexington for the game Eat Fresh!

@Corch DO YOU THINK YOU WILL COVER??? *Plz bet responsibly, I am glad to see you are still posting, was really worried you'd hurt yourself after Saturday

BUT YOU ALMOST COVERED! Idk if you'll be able to watch the game next year, sounds like you are in dire financial straits!

Diesel go back to the holler, your internet privileges are revoked

Corch shouldn't you be polishing your knob after clamoring for Stoops's head on a pike? I consider you in the same category as these inebriated classy UT fans. Don't think you're in a position to look down on people :)

Ill take a Sugarbowl over a CFP bowl having to face UGA or Bama this year! 11-1 season would be amazing and great for recruiting at a pivotal time in the SEC

@Corch BUT YOU ALMOST COVERED!!! Put some ice on those blue ballz!

Corch probably has some blue ballz after this lol. He isnt going to enjoy this win like normal fans would. Glad to see most Georgia fans are gracious yall are an amazing team and deserve to win it all this year!

You must live by the ocean buddy o' pal , thems are some SALTY words!! If you were so worried about a starter getting hurt, why would Kirby keep him in with seconds to do and you are up big??? Stop making this about you caring for the players, youve demonstrated you are a spineless smooth-brain ape that didnt get the win you want and didnt win a bet. Like I said to Corch, go and adjust your budget and enjoy the rest of your season.

Hey Texas UGA fan thank you for your money! Ill make sure I send you and your boyfriend a nice gift as I am now flush with cash. Please send me your address. FAX ONLY PLZ

@Corch BUT YOU ALMOST COVERED!!!! Grow up, no UK fan is going to gloat about this game and I doubt Kirby will care much, in fact he'd have done the same thing. So go ahead and keep creaming your jeans and adjust your budget for the month.

Not saying SC is a great team but their stadium does hold around 80K and it was pretty packed and loud. I certainly think Athens will be another level. But to say we haven't had a true road game, id have to disagree but I may be nitpicking. I will agree this is going to be the most intimidating road environment we will have played in

1000000% agree

A bold prediction wouldn't be bold prediction if it wasnt bold. With Georgia being so good the only bold thing you can say is for something to not go their way In his defense he correctly predicted us upsetting Florida and Levis having a big game against LSU

Trying not to read into this but seeing some articles about UGA having quite a few injured players (as do we). Are these key contributors in as much as their absence could make it easier for UK to keep it close? Well aware if one on UGAs starters is down there are 5 5-stars that can be plugged in. But just trying to see if this is just media conjecture to try and make Saturday seem more competitive. I personally don't think we'll walk out of Athens with a win unless the stars align and we play out of our minds and UGA sleepwalks, but I dont see that happening. I will just keep cheering for this Brandon guy everyone is pulling for...

Unfortunately Stoops just confirmed it

That is what nobody seems to be talking about and could be the difference. McCall wont be back yet, Ox is out for the season supposedly. Still great on the DL but I dont think well be a run stopping monster like we have been (see 4th quarter against LSU).

Yeah no UK fans think that, only the bitter Tennessee fans think that UK fans think like that. Ive seen more of that kind of attitude over the years from UT when they have a better than expected season and start thinking they are rulers of the SEC again.

Most Kentucky fans are not too fond of the blue and white checkerboard. It was ok when it was small and subtle, but then Nike designed both basketball and football unis with a very loud design and most fans hated it. Our AD even said he is sick and tired of being asked when the checkerboard will be removed. UT can keep that awful pattern as far as I am concerned. Dont think too many of us would miss it if it disappeared. Have the let these vols have something to be proud of after we stomp them into the turf this year

I think as of now his contract is through 2026 with it most likely being automatically extended another year after 7 wins this season and probably another year since an additional year is added after 10 wins. So after this season of hopefully 10-11 wins and a big bowl he will have extended his contract 2 years without having signed anything but by just doing his job well

I think that can be in the cards if we continue the recruiting momentum and he can keep his other coaches on staff. Holding onto Marrow is vital and I think we start getting more skilled players on offense if Coen proves consistency and sticks around. But I can see another programing offering Brad White a HC job and him taking it. I dare think we can at least make it to Atlanta in the next 1-3 years

I think the best thing Barnhart can do is park a Brinks truck outside of Stoops house and ask what its going to take to make him stay. And start funneling more resources into the football program. I can imagine a scenario where Stoops leaves, but if you give Stoops a program he can run on his terms and the resources he needs without the pressure of winning a championship every year I think he would settle in for the long haul. Especially with the SEC expanding and him already having a leg up on rebuilding programs, he could turn UK into an OU that makes noise every year and being competitive, but not necessarily winning a championship

I stand corrected, should have done my research