Anybody else anxious about this week's game?
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History tells us to expect a letdown. How much we are able to control it likely determines our fate in the game.
Others have noted it's advantageous that we know Vandy is good. If they win, it won't be because they snuck up on us. They are definitely good enough to beat us and the team should be preparing accordingly.
If Beamer can get the team to show up mentally and emotionally for this game after the emotional high of last week, that'll be extremely impressive coaching.
Others have noted it's advantageous that we know Vandy is good. If they win, it won't be because they snuck up on us. They are definitely good enough to beat us and the team should be preparing accordingly.
If Beamer can get the team to show up mentally and emotionally for this game after the emotional high of last week, that'll be extremely impressive coaching.
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Correct. I'm mostly correct about Beamer getting the team mentally and emotionally focused after the emotional high of last week. It's a hard thing to do.
Yeah, people will bring that up for years in talking about not underestimating vandy.
But they are still vandy.
Given that Vandy had lost all 60 games to top 5 teams prior to beating Bama, there's a strong argument that they are not still Vandy.
I’m interested to see how that kid at Vandy plays against this front seven. Definitely not on their level athletically but just a good feel for the game. I don’t think the Vandy defense will be able to do enough to keep it close.
Interested to see their offense also. They have not cracked 300 yards in their past 3 SEC contests. Barely cracked 200 against Auburn. But to their credit they've won 2 of those games.
I'm pretty sure the front 7 at Bama and Texas are at least equal to what he will see Saturday. Auburn has a pretty strong front 7 as well.
Disruptive defense is our key to victory. Can't let their QB settle in and get comfortable and control the clock with sustained drives.
Need at least 24 pts on offense to give us some cushion for the occasional breakaway TD we have been giving up.
Looking forward to this game.
Need at least 24 pts on offense to give us some cushion for the occasional breakaway TD we have been giving up.
Looking forward to this game.
Well, technically speaking, they are still vandy because they didn't change their name.
But seriously, if we've progress 1/10 as far as we think, we should not suffer a vandy fluke. They've already had their fluke this year.
Texas and Bama 28th annd 45th, respectively , in total sacks. Auburn not in top fifty. Carolina number 3. Carolina tied for 6 in defensive touchdowns. Bama, Texas, and Auburn not in top 50. South Carolina 8th in team tackles for a loss. Texas tied for 19th. Auburn and Alabama not in top 50. From a productivity standpoint, no, Vandy has not seen this. As a side note, not sure why Auburn was even included in your original statement.
No, for several reasons…
1. I understand what our team is and isn’t, so losing to Vandy doesn’t change that
2. It’s already been a substandard season
3. We’ll win against Wofford, so we’re going to a crap bowl anyhow
1. I understand what our team is and isn’t, so losing to Vandy doesn’t change that
2. It’s already been a substandard season
3. We’ll win against Wofford, so we’re going to a crap bowl anyhow
Weirdly, not anxious at all. I think we take care of business and I very much do respect Vandy this year.
Getting a little more anxious as the it approaches.
You would think with how we played last week, most would be looking at this as a decently easy-ish win for us, but most are still predicting a very close game that could go either way.
You would think with how we played last week, most would be looking at this as a decently easy-ish win for us, but most are still predicting a very close game that could go either way.
I'm hoping Seller's performance last week is an indication he has taken the next step in his maturity level, and he is on the upside.
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what was your expectations for the year? according to people that know way more than you, we have already reached out goal for the year. and I feel pretty good about winning 8 or 9 in the regular season
National writers seem to feel Vandy's offense is slowing down now that the cat's out of the bag since their win over Bama. Since that game they haven't cracked 300 yards of offense. Also, interestingly, Pavia has been held to 143 yards passing in each of their 3 SEC games since Bama. But they've still gone 2-1 in those games.
If this has been a substandard season, what did you expect coming into 2024???
Our offense isn't great. We had one breakout game, but it all started within 5-10 yards from the line of scrimmage. A&M had their chances but they missed tackles. I don't expect Vandy to miss tackles tomorrow. What else has our offense done?
Hopefully we get a short field from the defense or even a score. Otherwise it'll be a 4th quarter game.
Nobody walks into Vandy’s active construction site and expects it to be easy!
But seriously, I think we’ve got this.
Of course, I’ve done this long enough that I’m always a little anxious. Too many ghosts.
But seriously, I think we’ve got this.
Of course, I’ve done this long enough that I’m always a little anxious. Too many ghosts.
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