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Mike Johnson

9/15/2016 8:53 PM

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Will the 110 be making the trip as they did during OHIO's last trip to Knoxville? Earning a standing O by many Volunteer Fans for the 110 half time show! That was one wet weekend where OUr Bobcats gave Lane Kiffin all he and his team could handle.

Will Patty Page be brought out again to join Tennessee's Marching Band to serenade you attendees with a little, "How much is that Doggie in the Winder"?

Hey, let's be a little eclectic. I like the 110 and it's style, but I can also appreciate bands with other styles. And, who can not like the Singing Rage, Mrs. Patti Page?

They've at least moved out of the '50s and into the '80s with Dolly Parton: http://dollyparton.com/life-and-career/ut-vols-marching-b...

And apparently they've gotten rid of the kaleidoscope patterns and the concentric circles that were a time-worn mainstay of SEC bands until a couple years ago. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqjdatKg0xA

The Pride actually included concentric circles in last week's show at Bristol. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-R_zPX4piL8

It appears Pride members were marching with sheet music. Right?

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VolSousa12

9/15/2016 10:48 PM

Mike Johnson wrote:expand_more

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Hey, let's be a little eclectic. I like the 110 and it's style, but I can also appreciate bands with other styles. And, who can not like the Singing Rage, Mrs. Patti Page?

The Pride actually included concentric circles in last week's show at Bristol. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-R_zPX4piL8

It appears Pride members were marching with sheet music. Right?

Correct. They march with them during the one week shows. This will be their third show this year.

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ytownbobcat

9/16/2016 11:07 AM

I am thinking that we have a closer game than 28 points. If I was a betting man I would bet on our Cats!

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Deciduous Forest Cat

9/16/2016 12:25 PM

This is a tough one to call. I don't think Ohio fans really know if we're any good, whether Texas State is any good and whether Kansas is really any good (by all rights, they are in their second year under a new coach and should have improved a bit). History tells us that Texas State and Kansas probably weren't good, but it's still positive to go out and dominate a Big 12 school. No doubt they have some athletes and hopefully they'll figure out how to get them involved.

Tennessee's strength plays to our strength so this might be a good matchup for us... or it might not.

I know we have some good numbers, but I'm still very concerned about our offense's overall effectiveness. The passing game with the dropsies and our ineffectiveness in the redzone are absolute disasters in the making Saturday. I think our run game and our run D combine to eat clock and keep us in this thing, but I'm also guessing UT is more effective at making some big plays and putting this one away. I don't see a hugely productive day on offense for Ohio.

I'm going 35-16 Tenn. I think we need to go +3 on turnovers to have a shot.

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Mark Lembright '85

9/16/2016 12:34 PM

If we couldn't stop Texas State, I don't see how we're going to stop Tennessee.

Tennessee- 42
Ohio - 10

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Mike Johnson

9/16/2016 12:59 PM

Mark Lembright '85 wrote:expand_more

If we couldn't stop Texas State, I don't see how we're going to stop Tennessee.

Tennessee- 42
Ohio - 10

I thought the same thing when we first played TN. And then in the 4th qtr, trailing by only 8, we had a TD called back when an official ruled a fumble recovery voided because, as I recall vaguely, our defender had a foot out of bounds before making the recovery. Then TN marched to a FG for a final 11-pt margin.

Yes, the Vols could blow out the Cats, but if that doesn't happen, count me among those who wouldn't be shocked.

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C Money

9/16/2016 1:38 PM

I've watched about 6 quarters of Tennessee football this year. From that, I gather that they prefer to run the ball than throw, and when they throw, they like to throw short- to medium-range passes. It strikes me as fairly similar to #Albinball, honestly.

It is imperative we not let Hurd get rolling. If he does, their offense will get in a rhythm, and that's that. I don't hate our front 7's chances in that match-up.

So, if they play conservative against us, I think we can keep it interesting. Get some TOs, and who knows? Chaos is fun when you're a 4 TD underdog. But if they decide to open it up and take deep shots, I think our secondary gets toasted a la the first 5 minutes of the 3rd quarter versus Kansas.

Tennessee's defense seems prone to mental mistakes. The TD App State scored on the throw to the RB sticks in my mind. It was just a bad defensive call and bad coverage from a player out of position on a little bit of a trick play. And VT had some success too early on.

That being said, I don't see us hanging with Tennessee for more than two quarters. I'll go with 21-13 at half, and 35-13 as a final. If you're gonna bet, take the points (something like 42-16 with a late FG as a backdoor cover wouldn't shock me).

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Brian Smith (No, not that one)

9/16/2016 1:43 PM

Tennessee 49
Ohio 10

I was there the last time we played there. That kickoff return was gigantic in that game. If we get a special teams play early or a fluky touchdown, I could see us worrying them into the third quarter.

From what I've seen, we're just not that giant killer type of team. We'll win the games we should and lose the ones we should. I'm okay with that. But I don't see this team as a particularly dangerous one. Tenneseee is the kind of volatile program that could put 60 on us, or panic and keep us in it. So much talent, yet so many ghosts from last year's collapses just waiting to be let out from under the bed in SEC play.

Not yet though. We won't be the ones to do it.

Last Edited: 9/16/2016 1:50:09 PM by Brian Smith (No, not that one)

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Ted Thompson

9/16/2016 1:44 PM

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Brian Smith (No, not that one)

9/16/2016 1:55 PM

Smokey is a good dog.

Last Edited: 9/16/2016 1:55:39 PM by Brian Smith (No, not that one)

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Deciduous Forest Cat

9/16/2016 2:02 PM

Mark Lembright '85 wrote:expand_more

If we couldn't stop Texas State, I don't see how we're going to stop Tennessee.

Tennessee- 42
Ohio - 10

I don't disagree that your final score (or worse) could very well be reality, and nothing will erase the stank of that first game, but you could say the same thing about Kansas after the Tx State performance. Will the real Bobcat D stand up? I hope it's what we saw at KU. I don't think week 1 will affect how we do this week.

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brucecuth

9/16/2016 4:48 PM

Deciduous Forest Cat wrote:expand_more

Mark Lembright '85 wrote:expand_more

If we couldn't stop Texas State, I don't see how we're going to stop Tennessee.

Tennessee- 42
Ohio - 10

Problem is, even if we played as we did a week ago, no one would mistake Kansas for Tennessee...

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PhiTau74

9/16/2016 5:00 PM

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Getting this thing back on track, weather forecast has changed dramatically. 92 with a 10% chance of rain. I'm trading my poncho for sunscreen. It's going to be a hot one.

And a week ago people were bitching about 81 in Athens, welcome to SEC football in the early fall. I've been to games in Columbia at 95.

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Lande71

9/16/2016 5:36 PM

PhiTau74 wrote:expand_more

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Getting this thing back on track, weather forecast has changed dramatically. 92 with a 10% chance of rain. I'm trading my poncho for sunscreen. It's going to be a hot one.

And a week ago people were bitching about 81 in Athens, welcome to SEC football in the early fall. I've been to games in Columbia at 95.

Phi Tau, you must be the toughest sob around!

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Bcat2

9/16/2016 10:14 PM

http://www.donbest.com/ncaaf/injuries /

Ohio
Date Pos Player Injury Status
09/16/16 WR Sebastian Smith Groin is upgraded to probable Saturday vs. Tennessee U
09/15/16 RB Maleek Irons Undisclosed "?" Saturday vs. Tennessee U

Tennessee U
Date Pos Player Injury Status
09/16/16 DB Evan Berry Hamstring is downgraded to doubtful Saturday vs. Ohio
09/12/16 LB Darrin Kirkland Jr. Ankle is downgraded to expected to miss Saturday vs. Ohio
09/12/16 DL LaTroy Lewis Ankle is downgraded to expected to miss Saturday vs. Ohio
08/19/16 OL Chance Hall Knee expected to miss 4-6 weeks

No Illinois
Date Pos Player Injury Status
09/15/16 QB Drew Hare Ankle out indefinitely

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Bobcat1998

9/16/2016 10:31 PM

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Having Smith back would be great but if we have to go with Papi and Dorian as our two backs I say let's give My Cousin Vinny Emanuele some touches. Maleek has been a bit better, in my mind, than Dorian, although both have stepped up with AJ out. Windham's keepers will not happen so we need deep backs. Please come back Mr. Irons.

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Sean Gallagher

9/16/2016 11:12 PM

Call me crazy, but I'm envisioning positive Karma for OU. I think the "sustainable" Athens locals are frying my brain in a positive way. In any event, I'm going to find a CLE watering hole and root for OU!

Last Edited: 9/16/2016 11:13:23 PM by Sean Gallagher

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allen

9/16/2016 11:19 PM

Ohio 28 Tennessee 24. Pocket protectors in the air and medi's go wild.

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RSBobcat

9/17/2016 12:23 AM

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No predict the score thread here - and maybe good or not sensible since we are 28 pt underdog on most spread sites. Vols fan sites have hundreds of pick the score posts - with the average prolly beating the 28 point spread. I predict we will beat the 28 pt spread - it will be less than 28 point loss - or it will be a pick'em squeaker.....

OK - I'll put numbers on it

T 31
OHIO 23

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brucecuth

9/17/2016 5:06 AM

TN 41 Ohio 17 as the Bobcats cover the 27 pt spread...maybe we can keep it close in first half. I heard on Finebaum's show Friday that Vols have a few injuries on defense...TN also concerned about slow starts in first two games...

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El Gato Roberto

9/17/2016 6:15 AM

I can't see this one going our way...UT: 40 OU: 12

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Bobcat110

9/17/2016 10:08 AM

45-37 Tenn

Per FB, the marching bands will be shown live at halftime on the SEC Network Plus Alternate channel. Here's the channel guide provided:

DirecTV: 611-1
AT&T U-Verse 1608-1610
DISH 596-599
Verizon FIOs 332

More info for other cable providers: http://www.secnetwork.com/channel

Last Edited: 9/17/2016 10:15:04 AM by Bobcat110

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colobobcat66

9/17/2016 10:42 AM

Arkley says no Irons on travel roster. Bo Hardy here we come.
Man we are now officially thin at running back. Terrible news.

Arkley says Emanuele will get some snaps. He looks like a human bowling ball and I mean that in a good way- very stout. We'll need him today.

Last Edited: 9/17/2016 10:53:09 AM by colobobcat66

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ytownbobcat

9/17/2016 11:49 AM

Ball security is so important in this game. Walk on Freshman please hang on to that pigskin!

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allen

9/17/2016 12:21 PM

Is Irons really injured? I did not see where he got injured.