tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808660412121874753.post391036970844388960..comments2023-09-11T23:32:27.360-07:00Comments on The Duck Stops Here: Meet the Volunteers--OffenseUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808660412121874753.post-67707703569932726762010-09-08T07:00:50.867-07:002010-09-08T07:00:50.867-07:00Good article. Your article made it over to the fo...Good article. Your article made it over to the forums of volnation.com thus all the comments and reads from us Vol fans.<br /><br />I am hoping for the best, but the Ducks have more experience and are a very well coached team. I don't think the PAC 10 gets enough credit from us SEC homers, but this vol fan respects the conference (minus Kiffin at USC) and know it will be almost impossible to pull off this upset.<br /><br />I have been very impressed with our new coach and I believe we are on the right path. I also believe our starters are extremely talented, just a little inexperienced. Our depth is our problem and the tempo the ducks will try to dictate will be very problematic if our offense cannot control the clock.<br /><br />best wishes to your ducks the rest of the season and good job on your blog.<br /><br />jimboAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808660412121874753.post-60676742398316168412010-09-08T03:35:39.260-07:002010-09-08T03:35:39.260-07:00Dale,
I think your articles have been some of the ...Dale,<br />I think your articles have been some of the best I have read on DSN.com. Keep it up and don't let the spell checkers get to you. I can only imagine how my wife would be if I did what you are doing and can understand what you are going through.<br />IMO if the Ducks do not turn the ball over they should cover the spread easy. There has been some talk about the humidity and how it may take a toll on the Ducks. I think it will and the Ducks will use the rotation of players to combat it. The humidity will take a toll on TN also when the Ducks are going as fast as they do on offense. It sounds like TN does not have the depth to run at the pace of the Ducks. I think TN will try to slow the game down and that could lead to 3 and outs by the TN offense. Go Ducks!Andynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808660412121874753.post-47320653240705962662010-09-07T19:53:55.499-07:002010-09-07T19:53:55.499-07:00Thanks for a good article - I don't know that ...Thanks for a good article - I don't know that we can keep that Oregon offense off the field, and that would make for a long day for the Orange. I hope the Oregon fans will enjoy their visit to East Tennessee. We will be hospitable. We are already looking forward to our trip out there in 2013, and to combining the football with a side trip to Bandon Dunes for a little golf.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808660412121874753.post-11503941210695446562010-09-07T17:42:32.449-07:002010-09-07T17:42:32.449-07:00Thanks for your comments.
I'm not attending t...Thanks for your comments.<br /><br />I'm not attending the game but I'll be glued to the telecast. After visiting with you folks here on the website I wish I was flying over.<br /><br />The schedule comment was more of a jibe than serious analysis. But I really don't think Alabama and Florida played anybody out of conference last year; I'll look it after I get off work (I write the blog from my kitchen table; my wife gets frustrated with me for how much time I spend on it. Takes me two hours to correct my errors and typos :). )<br /><br />Regardless of what we think about anyone's scheduling, I think we can agree that this is a test for both schools.<br /><br />Part of the problem with scheduling is that schedules are arranged 3-5 years in advance, and teams go through cycles of good and great and bad. Oregon was 5-7 a few years ago. New Mexico made a bowl five years of seven under Rocky Long. The Vols won a national championship in the '90s, but over the last couple of years they've been rebuilding. So the quality of a matchup changes.<br /><br />If I were elected king of college football for a day I would decree that every team schedule one tuneup, one challenging intersectional test, and one middling opponent at its own level, then play nine games in conference. Of course the SEC has a conference championship game, and that's another hurdle to clear that we don't yet have out here.<br /><br />Best wishes and thanks for contributing,<br /><br />DaleDale Blisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07925864478985299190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808660412121874753.post-14658584066596785192010-09-07T16:50:41.137-07:002010-09-07T16:50:41.137-07:00nice article. i'm a vols fan, but the more i h...nice article. i'm a vols fan, but the more i hear about the ducks, the more i like them. good luck to both teams saturday night!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808660412121874753.post-51044699754487573352010-09-07T16:24:58.928-07:002010-09-07T16:24:58.928-07:00How exactly does the SEC do a deplorable job of sc...How exactly does the SEC do a deplorable job of scheduling opponents? Didn't Oregon play a New Mexico team last week that went 1-11 last year? Tennessee played a home and home with Cal just a few years ago. We just did a home and home with UCLA. We have Oregon on the schedule this year. Alabama plays Penn State this weekend and LSU just played UNC. These are just a few of many tough ooc games.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808660412121874753.post-3454483171227733162010-09-07T15:48:55.925-07:002010-09-07T15:48:55.925-07:00Good work an GOOOOOO VOLS!!! See you in K-Town!Good work an GOOOOOO VOLS!!! See you in K-Town!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808660412121874753.post-24614988118791132162010-09-07T15:00:51.944-07:002010-09-07T15:00:51.944-07:00nice writing skills there homer
have a nice trip t...nice writing skills there homer<br />have a nice trip to knoxville to all those that dare<br />I will be waiting wishing you the best of times sans the outcome of the game(all that really matters)<br />your conference pals cal came to town riding high on the hog so to speak<br />and left town wondering how SEC teams do it every week<br />no wonder we scheduled UT-martin<br />as far as the home loss to ucla goes<br />ask lane when you guys meet up how bad he fucked the playcalling up there<br />anyway enjoy the pac-10 championship and the lambasting of another sub-par big wtf ever team<br />your humble friend<br />cousin motherfuckin eddieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808660412121874753.post-82503733254931812452010-09-07T14:52:28.221-07:002010-09-07T14:52:28.221-07:00Nice work dale. Good luck to all the duck fans. Ho...Nice work dale. Good luck to all the duck fans. Hope you have a great time in big orange country.This will be an awesome game. Go vols !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808660412121874753.post-61434218972485772872010-09-07T14:18:17.836-07:002010-09-07T14:18:17.836-07:00good article i like Oregon but i love my vols what...good article i like Oregon but i love my vols what ever happens i hope and pray you beat the crap out of uscAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808660412121874753.post-37114822445893301212010-09-07T14:00:56.626-07:002010-09-07T14:00:56.626-07:00Very nice article Dale. I enjoyed your analysis a...Very nice article Dale. I enjoyed your analysis and commentary. <br /><br />Are you coming to the game? If you are, don't miss some of our traditions like the Vol Navy near the stadium (just look for the 200+ cruisers, houseboats, and runabouts) and the Vol walk.<br /><br />Go VOLS!!!Allen H.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808660412121874753.post-43547338755341518872010-09-07T13:24:50.252-07:002010-09-07T13:24:50.252-07:00I usually make a prediction on Thursday, after I&#...I usually make a prediction on Thursday, after I've had a chance to look at the opponent and practice reports. The predictions are never fearless. I'm a nervous fan who tends to chew couch pillows and the towels my wife just folded during games.<br /><br />The line is 13.5, and if I were a betting man (I'm not) I don't think I'd want to give that many. I expect a hard-fought game. You can't go to an environment like this and expect it to be like New Mexico. This will be a much sterner test for both teams, and go a long way toward determining the nature of their seasons.<br /><br />DaleDale Blisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07925864478985299190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808660412121874753.post-17470154747680200312010-09-07T13:24:17.205-07:002010-09-07T13:24:17.205-07:00As a Tennessee fan, just thought I'd say great...As a Tennessee fan, just thought I'd say great writeup, couldn't have been done much better from one of our own. Pretty much hit the nail on the head on all your points. I do think Oregon wins this one due to our lack of experience, but nonetheless, Go Rocky Top!Jacobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808660412121874753.post-89833580287234000322010-09-07T13:16:01.748-07:002010-09-07T13:16:01.748-07:00It's great to chat with the Tennesse fans, and...It's great to chat with the Tennesse fans, and again I appreciate your visiting The Ducks Stops Here. I expect a hard-fought game between two fast, talented teams, and I hope the Ducks are ready and play their best. <br /><br />Tennessee has a tremendous tradition, a daunting home field advantage, and great talent and desire. Clearly they are on the right track with Coach Dooley. Oregon fans would be foolish to take them lightly, and I believe most are very concerned about this game.<br /><br />Victory has to be earned. I wish you all good luck. Enjoy the week of anticipation, and I hope the game lives up to its billing.<br /><br />DaleDale Blisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07925864478985299190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808660412121874753.post-3191085532127121212010-09-07T13:13:52.211-07:002010-09-07T13:13:52.211-07:00Dale can you make a fearless prediction?Dale can you make a fearless prediction?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808660412121874753.post-78415392219907754162010-09-07T13:10:12.643-07:002010-09-07T13:10:12.643-07:00Anon--
You absolutely have, and I appreciate your...Anon--<br /><br />You absolutely have, and I appreciate your informative comment.<br /><br />DaleDale Blisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07925864478985299190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808660412121874753.post-81455950772541164582010-09-07T13:08:37.170-07:002010-09-07T13:08:37.170-07:00Nice article Dale. I'll be sure to visit your...Nice article Dale. I'll be sure to visit your blog again after the game to read what you have to say. <br /><br />Go Vols!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808660412121874753.post-21466596463948641212010-09-07T13:07:35.207-07:002010-09-07T13:07:35.207-07:00to Dale Newton
I realize the association with the...to Dale Newton<br /><br />I realize the association with the SEC for scheduling a weak out of conference schedule. Let me just say, Tennessee has been a proud exception and should not be lumped with the rest of the conference. Since 2000 we have had series with Notre Dame, Miami (when they were great!), California, and UCLA. In the coming years we have series scheduled with Oregon, Oklahoma, USC, and Cinci. Now on top of that we play Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, and Alabama every year. We also play Auburn or LSU on any given year. UT Martin was also the first FBS Opponent Tennessee has played since the early 90's. Last year, two of our opponents were ranked number one when we played them. I realize I see things through orange-tinted glasses, but I think I have backed up my claim.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808660412121874753.post-90417276880780550882010-09-07T13:03:13.805-07:002010-09-07T13:03:13.805-07:00Lou Saban is not Nick Saban' father either.Lou Saban is not Nick Saban' father either.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808660412121874753.post-8659733618463267582010-09-07T13:00:23.575-07:002010-09-07T13:00:23.575-07:00solid post, minor errors notwithstanding.
more ra...solid post, minor errors notwithstanding.<br /><br />more rational than I would expect from a UT blogger.<br /><br />one thing that was concering was actually the lack of a consistent running game and pass protection. we had big runs, but there was a stretch where we would get 2 yards here and there. <br /><br />and simms was pressured far more than I was expecting from a a UTM defense.<br /><br />this game hinges on the experience on the lines, and we are just not ready for a top 10 team.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808660412121874753.post-40111478502567493462010-09-07T12:59:30.779-07:002010-09-07T12:59:30.779-07:00I think Tennessee will be ready for the spread (Wi...I think Tennessee will be ready for the spread (Wilcox is D cord). All those thinking that you just need to show up to win need to take a look at the last time an over confident Pac 10 team cam to UT. Cal did and the result was a loss. I'm not saying it's not a win. I am saying be ready for a fight, UT will not lay down. Pro style offense have given you two of your last three losses. Stan and OSU. Just be ready for a game, no need to make plans for a national championship just yet. Be ready to be physical, be ready to fight and be ready for a game.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808660412121874753.post-35580790906722188042010-09-07T12:59:13.389-07:002010-09-07T12:59:13.389-07:00I really appreciate the passion and courtesy of th...I really appreciate the passion and courtesy of the Tennessee fans who are visiting. Y'all have made your points with cordiality and I truly appreciate that.<br /><br />Program heights are very tricky. I think the first article I read listed Simms as that tall and I went with it. I certainly will be more careful in the future and I've edited the article accordingly.<br /><br />Wasn't meaning to unfairly characterize UT's football tradition or scheduling, but you have to agree the SEC in general has a DEPLORABLE track record in out of conference scheduling, particular Florida and Alabama. Last year they played eight conference games and four nobodies, and that's embarrassing.<br /><br />DaleDale Blisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07925864478985299190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808660412121874753.post-70293136277090652592010-09-07T12:50:51.314-07:002010-09-07T12:50:51.314-07:00Nice article, actually not demeaning to Tennessee....Nice article, actually not demeaning to Tennessee. One quick comment- UT-Martin is the first FCS school played by TN in about a dozen years I think. They play more quality out of conference opponents than any BCS team in the nation. Just look back over their history.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808660412121874753.post-23983665126692197982010-09-07T12:48:56.499-07:002010-09-07T12:48:56.499-07:00Not a bad write-up... Good job. For the most part...Not a bad write-up... Good job. For the most part, you seem to have a decent grasp of the competition and some of the key factors to the game.<br /><br />I'm curious to know which roster you are using for Simms. UTSports.com (the official site for UT athletics), VolQuest (Rivals), InsideTennessee.com (Scout), and VolNation.com (ESPN) all list Simms at 6'3", and all but VolQuest list him at 217 lbs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808660412121874753.post-47444358598113784192010-09-07T12:46:15.905-07:002010-09-07T12:46:15.905-07:00And UTM was the first FCS opponent TN has played i...And UTM was the first FCS opponent TN has played in over 15 yrs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com