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You’re exactly right. These bowl games are probably killing Vegas as there all just toss ups and no way to give out Odds for a winner based on a back up roster who gets less than there share of reps in practice during the season. Especially affects the offensive side of the ball more than the defensive side. The communication and trust built between a QB, RB’s and his receivers is virtually no existent. It’s only comes down to being a scrimmage for next years team and then at the end they till will opt out or transfer mean we have more meaningless bowl games.

Why the complaining ? These are the type games you can expect with Transfers and Opt Outs in what would be a truly good bowl game if both teams had there full roster that finished the season. You can’t argue that OSU would not have been better had M Harrison & there starting QB played in this bowl ? One going pro, one transferring out. I watched a litttle over 1 quarter and changed to watching a movie. And this is the 1st bowl game I have tuned in this bowl season. How do you all think the Fla St vs GA game will look when it’s played ? Fla St vs GA would have been a game I would have had friends over, drank a couple and enjoyed just a good competitive CFB Bowl game in general to a CFB fan regardless that I don’t like either team I am or was a CFB fan. This is where it will eventually get into the pockets of the big TV contracts etc. I don’t like opt outs, I don’t like the transfer rules. And in all this I speak only as a fan so maybe I am being selfish ?? If so, then I am probably not alone as being a selfish CFB fan.

Not fair ? You want to talk about what’s fair while also saying GA will start #1 next year in the polls ? If there truly a #1 team then you should relish going to Tuscaloosa and winning, Not fair was GA’s cup cake schedule this year which results in a way healthier team in the end or should. Not fair is the SEC Championship game in Atlanta every year…. Who cares if tickets are sold 50/50 ! It’s still in GA, it’s way more fan friendly, the stadium will be much more Ga friendly than Ala, Tn, Ole Miss or any other SEC team. Don’t whine not fair when everything isn’t in GA’s favor to win !

Agree ! The missing RB’s means missing pass protection assignments or the fact D Sampson is a small RB and gets knocked into his QB.

What is a concern for me the two RB’s that opted out, Being the pass protection an experienced RB can give his QB. Even a split second will make the difference in a completed pass vs a sack or heaven forbid a strip sack scoop & score ? That and for what ever reason we allow Iowa to move up & down the field scoring 30 plus points. Out DC has a way of making bad QB’s and Bad offenses look like there all of a sudden All Americans.

Go Vols !

Thank Goodness he is out of Boston ! I couldn’t watch another minute of that teams games. Team being Jason Tatum shoots, Jason Tatum shoots, Jason Tatum turn over….. that’s all you ever heard when watching a BC game. JT is a special offensive talent but he is very lack luster on defense etc. I especially think he disliked GW after seeing the locker room incident with his boy and GW and the way he took him and walked away. I’ve not cared for him since.

KC is a class act and I have some hard feeling against the Grizz over the handling of his departure. He may not be Ja Mo but considering the recent troubles of that dude I suspect that’s not a bad thing ? I’m still a HUGE KC fan and follower and hope he gets a shot somewhere to display his talents.

With all the transfers and I’m sitting out to prepare for the NFL most bowl games have lost there appeal to the many fans who want to see a real game. Say what you want but the fans deserve seeing ALL the healthy players play. I’m thrilled Tn is in the Orange Bowl but to pay hard earned money to attend it in person would not be the same after players from both teams are either transferring or sitting out because they declared. I’ll just watch from the TV and not take it personal win or lose. NCAAF losing some of its great appeal that I use to love !

I for one hope the stars align for TCU and that they win it all. Michigan, Ga & TCU are the only teams who actually deserve being in the play offs. OSU has no business being there. Sad that we let SCjr take us to the wood shed & we lost Hooker. Missed the opportunity of a life time !

Afan, with they way the Ala Olineman hold on about every play it was merely gravity propelling the d lineman into B Young. Quit crying.

In regards to AR and Herbies list were any of the players on a team that lost ? Real question, not sure myself but that maybe the reason. He did have a heck of a game but his last pass was costly as well. I was relieved by it though.

That Offensive Line is going to send him to early retirement ! Praying he is ok. Scary situation for Tua and his family to see this.

May not be back but having so many Dawgs & Tide fans on the Tn page commenting with negative comments means something. Obviously we have all heard Offense wins games but Defense wins Ships but it was actually a plan that worked. Let AR make the completion’s then make the tackle. Done that each time except the one that we gave up when 3 DB’s missed and one was plowed over for a TD. BUT, we also kept the run game in check keeping Florida one dimensional. Like it or not it worked. Was it perfect, nah but we can correct the costly onside kick mistake. Many good things to like. I really feel as though Ky and LSU could be tougher games than Ga or Bama. We will play harder vs the two latter teams. Over confidence vs KY is a concern since we have beaten them the last couple years when it should have been there W. Roles could be reversed this year unfortunately.

Pulling for the cats in this game. Hoping they run wild.

Paper tiger huh ? Vols living in your head since this had nothing to do with tn yet you try and throw shade. Sounding like you are worried

Guarantee 100% Saban is spot on with his comments ! No way in He** Jimbo out recruited Saban like it or not. If your accused of something like this or anything else in life have you ever known of the accused to stand there and admit what happened ? There coming out swinging. BUT, that being said it is what it is and the NIL is changing the landscape of the game and not sure it’s for the best as a fan of the greatest sport there is being college football. May soon be just another pro football league ?

In case you have forgotten your coach has a LIFETIME CONTRACT ! You are stuck with your coach for sometime along with one and done players and one and done tournament games.

Atlas- talk about Obnoxious Fans ? Read your post my friend. Sounds as though you could be one yourself for some lucky program. GBO

Saturday before the Ky vs Tn game there was talk that if Ky won the Sec tourney they would be in play for a #1 seed. Then this evening Mr Joe L on espn said that that Tn winning the SEC tourney had no bearing on the selection. All lies and then to leave A&M out was just as ridiculous !

Wow ! Good to know that your wanting Heupel gone. Shows that the tide and dogs are at least concerned ? Anything is possible I suppose but if I’m correct there was a parting of the ways when Hype was at Oklahoma so I’m not sure he has forgotten that. As for LSU it brings back nightmares on a coaching search. Considering the one coach who loved LSU aka Coach O was fired.

Mr Nolan lives practically with in walking distance of the UT campus. Would have been an icon in Knoxville and all around Big Orange nation. So many doors would have been opened. Oh well, on the bright side he’s not going to Georgia or Bama.

Coming from Florida fans I suppose it’s all truth. I guess we did it on tv. You all just treat visiting fans like this off camera. Shut up with that !

Our slim roster put more points on Mizzou than a&m could muster all game. You all caught Bama sleeping and now your the best

Tidefan8x5 meet Volfan2x4 see you next week in that nasty college town you call home. May take it over. After all T a&m dominated you guys so maybe we will do the same thing. I bet you be on here crying Refs then !

That was a strip sack if ever there was one ! And if players should have been hitting the ground then it should absolutely have been the Vols. Mudsippi D played 73 or so defensive snaps verses out short handed D playing over 100 plays and handled it much better. You get hardcore fans Rocky Top Fans) and you could have some crazy things happen. Refs should not be paid for reffing this game. Missed plays on both sides, holding holding and holding penalties missed.

How can you have this much talent that Coach O has recruited to LSU and be just an OK team ? Great fan base, great facilities, I believe a top 5 recruiting class for the last few years yet just mediocre team. Leadership isn’t what it needs to be.

There getting exactly what they signed up for. A free college education with the chance to play football. Making excuses as being kids is what’s wrong with this country. No accountability

agree

Oh well, as the ole saying goes. Next man up or is it next man out ? Transfer portal has gotten ridiculous for these pampered athletes. I mean, you signed and never stepped foot on campus but wait, I want to enter the transfer portal. Should have to sit a year. Can’t believe how college sports has changed since the transfer portal.