Based on the comments from some liberal left wing National media, the Vols will be lucky to be in a bowl this year. Don’t believe it. Only three games will be played outside of the state of Tennessee. A number of games on the schedule that appear to be a likely or certain loss by some are winnable if you look closely at the schedule, and here is why:

1. Oregon – The great thing about Oregon is their offense last year was amazing, which is good because they averaged giving up 24 points per game including 51 points to Stanford the week after they beat USC. Thanks to the shitcanning of Massoli, Oregon’s offense will not be as strong and the Vols have a D-Coordinator that knows what to do to slow the Spread Option. Hanging 72 on New Mexico was no easy task.

Something else to consider which may seem to be a small thing, Knoxville, TN in early September is hot, humid and pretty unpleasant (usually 100+ degrees on the field). In Eugene, Oregon it is apx. 76 degrees and lovely. The heat and humidity will offset some of the depth issues at UT. Fuck Oregon, Nike and the 44 sets of uniform variations.

2. Florida – Do you believe Herban misses Tebow? It’s like the UF offense is trying to give Herbs a coronary.

I think this game is closer than some expect, but honestly, I don’t see the Vols winning. The best possible scenario is USF shocks UF the week before and either wins or continues to expose some major weaknesses of UF like their youth on defense and their lack of a credible WR threat.

3. LSU – How did LSU let the heels back in the game ? CHAVIS !! I think that the sharks start are circling Miles hard core. Also, I would not be shocked to see LSU come into the game against the Vols with a loss the week before to WVU. If LSU a loss already, the Vols win over a team that can’t score and knows they have a lame duck coach.

4. UGA – Freshman QB, new defensive scheme and a fan base that thinks they will win 10+ games this season.  At least make their win and player arrest total match.  Nine would be a good season in Athens.  It is a recipe for disaster for UGA. Also, don’t be surprised if UGA comes into this game with losses to USCe and Arkansas. If that happens, the sharks will also be circling around Mr. Richt. Finally, it’s UGA and for some reason the Vols seem to have their number over the past few years.  We don’t want him to get fired.

5. Bama – UT will have a very good shot to win this game. Bama will have played seven straight games including Penn State, Arkansas, UF, USCe and Ole Miss. After playing Arkansas and UF, both USCe and Ole Miss will be coming off a bye to play Bama so they can give Bama their very best shot. Then, UT comes off a bye to play Bama in Neyland. Bama will be running on empty at this point and that will greatly help even out the depth discrepency. This is one the Vols have a very good chance of winning just because Bama has a bad scheduling situation.

6. USCe – USCe has their best chance ever contend for the SECe crown in 2010. This game will be a very tough one for UT if USCe is able to perform as well as they should. The Vols will be coming off the Bama game, which makes this one really tough. If USCe does not make a run at the SEC East this year, don’t be surprised if Spurrier considers stepping down. Pump that gas.