By: Bryan

Bryan — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 17:19:43 +0000

I have enjoyed reading your blog and look forward to the upcoming rematch between UT and Cal. When I lived in the bay area I never imagined Cal having a strong football program but I am a UT fan.
Anyways, your prediction for the score is interesting. I don’t recall a game where the Vols gave up 38 points, certainly not last year. For that matter, Florida only scored 21 on the Vols last year.
UT’s defense is coming along strong and returns some key players. If Cal scores more than 24 it will be because Desean Jackson ran one back for a score.
I think what is tough for Cal when it comes to breaking into college football’s elite (where I’d like to see TN return) is that the national media hypes Cal too much and I think your players are reading the press clippings. Last year I think everyone including Lee Corso picked Cal over TN. You couldn’t find a national media outlet to pick the Vols. Coming off our previous season that was somewhat understandable. Cal could not be beat according to the media and they showed up flat and got embarrased on a national stage. This year, Vols are looking pretty good with as many questions as any other football team. we’ve recruited well and the holes are filling in. Again, though, the national media is already predicting this game and a Cal victory. Are they saving face from last year? Is it payback for the media? Your players should avoid all press and not listen to anyone. Media is selling newspapers, magazines, ad time, etc. Young men are easily impressionable and the media are making TN angry while putting Cal to sleep. Just like last year. Revenge game for Cal? TN has all the motivation they need on their bulletin board thanks to the national media, the so called “experts”
Good luck to your team this season. Hope to make the trip to Berkley and possibly visit old friends in Santa Rosa.

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By: Bryan