College Football play: Tennessee Vols +30 at Alabama

LSUtiger · 10-21-11, 03:36 AM

So you think a team that is starting their second string QB, and playing without their best WR, and 0-3 in the SEC is just going to waltz into Bryant-Denny and hang 17 points on the #1 scoring defense in the nation? Tennessee has scored 19 points total in their last two games, which were both at home. Alabama has allowed 7 points in the last 10 quarters of play. Are you high or something? Come on man, be real.

GoBlue77 · 10-21-11, 05:23 AM

i think if the final score was 35-17 like u predict the Tennessee players would take that now and skip the game.

seaborneq · 10-21-11, 05:52 AM

Originally posted by GoBlue77

i think if the final score was 35-17 like u predict the Tennessee players would take that now and skip the game.

I agree. Plus Tenn would not get other players and a few more qbs hurt. Could possibly win another game if they didn't have to to run into this weekends buzzsaw. Florida hasn't been close to winning since encountering the Bama buzzsaw.

priskilla22 · 10-21-11, 06:56 AM

Originally posted by LSUtiger

So you think a team that is starting their second string QB, and playing without their best WR, and 0-3 in the SEC is just going to waltz into Bryant-Denny and hang 17 points on the #1 scoring defense in the nation? Tennessee has scored 19 points total in their last two games, which were both at home. Alabama has allowed 7 points in the last 10 quarters of play. Are you high or something? Come on man, be real.

Yep... I do. To score 17 points is really not that hard. One good drive, one lucky catch, and there is enough for your 17.

DanoRoo · 10-21-11, 07:12 AM

Originally posted by priskilla22

Yep... I do. To score 17 points is really not that hard. One good drive, one lucky catch, and there is enough for your 17.

Sounds easy enough. But, that's three more points than any team has scored against Bama, and the team that scored 14 against them (Arkansas) has scored no fewer than 35 against the rest of their opponents. That being said, Tennessee couldn't have caught Bama at a better time. The game before LSU and a bye week next week presents the possibility that Alabama could be flat. Look for the score to be something like 34-10.

Boscoe · 10-21-11, 07:32 AM

the funny thing about bama is when they put in their scrubs on defense...they're still phenomenal and do everything they can to keep the other team out of the endzone. crazy to watch. with that said...still thinking about taking tennessee.

Pin Fish · 10-21-11, 07:37 AM

how many points did the Vols put up against LSU????????? After getting physically beat up last week what makes you think they wil score against Bama as good or better o D than LSU............did you see Saban's interview yesterday...he is going for the kill.......

TexansFan · 10-21-11, 07:49 AM

Alabama has been a covering machine so far, as they've been my best bet winner for the last couple of weeks. I'm going with them again at -28.5 in the contest. I could care less what Ten did in 2007.

ngates815 · 10-21-11, 09:09 AM

Originally posted by Pin Fish

how many points did the Vols put up against LSU????????? After getting physically beat up last week what makes you think they wil score against Bama as good or better o D than LSU............did you see Saban's interview yesterday...he is going for the kill.......

I remember taking Tennessee +29 lastweek. That was fun.

letsgo · 10-21-11, 09:20 AM

Originally posted by priskilla22

Yep... I do. To score 17 points is really not that hard. One good drive, one lucky catch, and there is enough for your 17.

Seriously? He just said, they have scored a TOTAL of 19 points in their last two games, and they are playing at Alabama against probably the best Defense in College Football.

If you think them scoring 17 isn't going to be hard then stop betting please because you don't know what you are talking about.

cant call it · 10-21-11, 09:39 AM

What happened in 2010 and why you not post it?

Oh yeah it was 41-10 and they played in knoxville.

Tough call here, I am staying away, but Roll Tide.

jarvol · 10-21-11, 09:44 AM

The game will probably look similar to last week's game against LSU (38-7). I wouldn't look for Saban to run it up on Dooley but UT can't score. Line looks sharp to me unlike LSU's -15 line last week.

BiffTFinancial · 10-21-11, 09:48 AM

Tide, 45-7

downsouth · 10-21-11, 09:51 AM

Sharp line in my opinion. Tenn can cover but my guess would be something like 31-7. Onlhy way Tenn gets to 17 is some fluke happens and I try to stay away from taking flukes.

VegasInsider · 10-21-11, 09:52 AM

Why are you using a game from 2009 to determine the outcome of this contest?

It means nothing. Most of the players aren't even on these teams, especially the game changing Skill Players.

I'm not saying you're right or wrong with the pick...but at least use information that isn't BULLSHIT

TexansFan · 10-21-11, 09:56 AM

Originally posted by priskilla22

2009. 3-3 Vols come into Tuscaloosa to play the 7-0 Crimson Tide.

Tide wins 12-10 on a blocked field goal.

2011. 3-3 Vols come into Tuscaloosa to play the 7-0 Crimson Tide.

This one will not be that close. But it will be well within the 30.

35-17 is my prediction here.

Is this a 5 moose pick?

5mike5 · 10-21-11, 10:15 AM

i live in knoxville, tn...this tenn team is destroyed by injuries, and having back-up qb simms vs bama D will not be pretty...tenn. may not see the endzone this week

Pivotpoint · 10-21-11, 11:50 AM

Crazy to fade Tide. Even though the game wasn't close, Bama backers raised their beverages when Saban sent in his Defensive starters late in the game last week to thwart a possible Miss score that meant nothing except on the stat sheet. You know damn well that Def . coach and starters loved it. Lsu and Alabama neck to neck in the polls. LSU set the bar with 31 pt victory last week. Saban a stunning 70% against the spread since taking the reins in 08. Gamblers love him, Vegas hates him. Lay it if you play it.

Tech N9ne · 10-21-11, 11:54 AM

Kerrywood you are an idiot
Thanks for the fade though kerry

neverstoppers23 · 10-21-11, 12:32 PM

If you want to bet against Alabama's Defense go right ahead.

5mike5 · 10-21-11, 12:36 PM

even the homers here in knoxville think vols get buried

Ice House · 10-21-11, 01:38 PM

very sharp line. toughest game on the board in my opinion.

priskilla22 · 10-21-11, 01:52 PM

Not sure why anyone is fading me with my run lately, but good luck guys.

Injuries, injuries, injuries, but hey, this is a big Rivalry game, and you never can tell in rivalry games.

With a spread like 30, UT really just has to play one pretty decent quarter to cover it.

But BOL to all of you.

priskilla22 · 10-21-11, 01:57 PM

Just remember, we are betting on 18 year old kids, and most of them are pretty stupid. It is very likely that 90% of Alabama's roster is looking towards the LSU game, despite Saban's talks.

TexansFan · 10-21-11, 02:01 PM

LSU game is still 2 more weeks away. Alabama knows they can't lose to Ten before playing LSU, so it's doubtful they're "looking ahead."

Right or wrong, I doubt anybody in here is following you. Who are you that anyone should follow?

EXpertcapper · 10-21-11, 02:04 PM

Originally posted by priskilla22

Just remember, we are betting on 18 year old kids, and most of them are pretty stupid. It is very likely that 90% of Alabama's roster is looking towards the LSU game, despite Saban's talks.

you said a mouth full they won't play at 100% i think tennesee covers but gets shut out 23-0
Tennesee +30

wildcorndog · 10-21-11, 02:23 PM

This post is stupid.

Louisvillekid1 · 10-21-11, 02:27 PM

First time in the history of Tennessee Football they are 30 points dogs

TexansFan · 10-21-11, 02:33 PM

Originally posted by wildcorndog

This post is stupid.

Then why did you write it?

MichaelWaters · 10-21-11, 02:37 PM

this is a good pick for a superteaser. Tenn +43. Final score LSU 45-3

DerekMadden · 10-21-11, 02:41 PM

17? You are saying that a Tennessee team without Tyler Bray is going to put more points on the board than Arkansas?

What is going on with all the idiot posts lately...

TexansFan · 10-21-11, 02:46 PM

Line has moved from 27.5 up to 30 at a couple of books.

Slykry · 10-21-11, 02:54 PM

Line movement says it all...the books couldn't put this line high enough...Tennessee will be very lucky to get 2 field goals in the game...42-6 would be a best case scenario....but worst case...51-0 is quite possible...

TexansFan · 10-21-11, 02:58 PM

Originally posted by Slykry

Line movement says it all...the books couldn't put this line high enough...Tennessee will be very lucky to get 2 field goals in the game...42-6 would be a best case scenario....but worst case...51-0 is quite possible...

They must have forgotten to factor in the 2009 game when they made the line.