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Also, I'm hearing Charlie Strong's name in connection with the opening at Louisville. I HOPE, I HOPE, I HOPE this is true.

Auburn to the Outback is official. And it still doesn't make sense. Oh well, guess that means Chick-Fil-A for Tennessee. The Outback Bowl traditionally takes an SEC East team, so I'm not sure why they passed over Tennesee, but I'm pleased....I think Auburn may be able to hold their own against Wiscy if they is who they end up playing. Yeah, they usually take an East team and Tennessee has the Monte ties, which might bring in more local fans into the stadium. I don't know which of UT or Auburn travels better, but I can't imagine it's that big a difference. Oh well, congrats to your Tigers. Tennessee is likely going to face Virginia Tech in the CFA Bowl, according to nearly every "source" I have read. No, it isn't a New Year's Day Bowl, but I would SO MUCH rather UT play in the CFA than the Outback. The only- and I mean ONLY- drawback I can think of is that Kiffin certainly wanted to play in South Florida in order to get more recruits around his team. Other than that, what really is the allure of the Outback? The game kicks off at 11 am EST... or 8 am on the West Coast. CFA is an evening kickoff, and is the premiere Bowl on that day, and follows the UT/Memphis hoops game. That could mean nearly 6 straight hours of Tennessee sports on ESPN. That's great, as well. Plus (and I know that this will not be a popular sentiment here, but I really don't mean any disrespect), the opponent will be much better, and the matchup will be much more attractive nationally that having to face either Wisconsin or (yuck) Northwestern. Just nothing at all attractive about playing either of those teams, in my humble opinion. Virginia Tech I can get excited about... the other two.... meh.

Contrary to popular belief not all Bama fans are as bad as you make us. Every fanbase have those that embarrassed their favorite team but that doesn't mean every Bama fan is an idiot and nutcase. Cause I can definately point to certain Tennessee fans I know (here in Bama land) that are some of the MOST ignorant and idiotic I've ever met. Trust me, Florida fans makes it easier to hate (because of their fanaticism of the QB whose name shall never be mentioned again) then Bama simply because of Spurrier. But hey if you want to hate Bama fine, because I rather be hated which means Bama is recognizable, over being loved and unheard, ie like TCU or Cincinnati. So as long as the hate is legitimate because Bama is constantly in the top 5 and battling for a national championship then I can live with the anti-Bama crowd. Besides where was this hate when Bama was down between 2000-2007? . Yankees and Phillies fans are to me what Bama is to you. I don't hate Tennessee, but there are certain coaches and fans that make it hard not to hate Tennessee. Besides if you want to talk good ole fashion football with good Bama fans go over to Tidefans. That site has several Tenn fans already on it and we talk good football talk without it getting itno it. I invite you to put aside your biased for Bama for a few minutes and check it out. Warning it is a bit Bama biased, but non Bama fans (trolls excluded) are not talked down to and is treated with respect. You don't have to sign up just go to the site a read a few threads. It may not change your perception of Bama fans but at least you would know there are those who are not stupid, ignorant and redneck. RF, it's like this... I've heard Bammers whine and blame the NCAA for all of their troubles, including calling them the NZAA, all because Bama cannot keep their nose clean. Most Bammers defend being called Repeat Serial Violators by claiming the NCAA is out to get them and they are being unfairly targeted, or they issue subpoenas to coaches who turn them in for cheating, or they deflect and point out all the other cheating that is *obviously* occurring, though not being punished. It's like... seriously, your team cheated. Deal with it and stop making pathetic excuses. That's issue #1. #2 is the sheer arrogance that I hear every single day here. No opponent will ever keep it within 4 TD's, and when they do, it's simply because Bama played poorly- never that the opponent played well. The chest pounding over Bammers first win to break the 6 year losing streak to Auburn was probably the first time I really felt that Bammers are pretty delusional as a group. There is almost no such thing as a team pushing Bama. Teams only play well or keep it close if Bama has an off day. #3 is Finebaum. He's just a sideshow, but his callers are top flight, lipstick wearing, keep-a-list-of people-you-want-to-kill psychos. Truth is though, I have several freinds who are Bammers, and they are class acts. The Bear's family are good people. The Love's are good people. I was even the speaker at something in Tuscaloosa tonight, and the students were kind and very complimentary. Not all are bad (just as not all fan of any fan base are one way or another...) Honest truth is that I know UT fan are not much better than Bammers, but having lived in both places, I would rate Bammers as only above UK Hoops fans in terms of being tolerable. Sorry.

Spank? No. I think it will be a decent game. Florida will be limited with possessions by the Bama run game (unless UF puts 8 or 9 in the box and dares McElroy to beat you, thought that is a gamble with Julio Jones at WR...), so I fully expect it to be similar to last year, thought maybe a little lower scoring. 23-16.

Or you could stay neutral and not give a damn about the SEC Champsionship. But hey you can't expect a Volunteer fan to do something smart, except dew. :wink: Do what I do when Tennessee is playing for SEC Championship or a Bowl game......................just ignore them. Like I said, Bammers make it all too easy to cheer against them. Normally would hope for a 0-0 tie, but the people who live around here and follow the Repeat Serial Violators make me wanna dress in blue and orange and run up and down the street doing the gator chomp. I won't, but you get the point. Without fans, I dislike Bama. Because of fans, I hate them. The only fans in America that rival UK Basketball fans. It's not personal RF, just my experience, and my opinion.

Also, go Carson Newman!

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It has taken me living in Alabama for 3 years to cause me to even consider uttering the following phrase, but the locals make it somewhat easy... Go Gators! (Okay, now I'm going to take a shower.)

I do this all the time, leave your bags at the hotel. Most of them have that option, either with the bellhops or somewhere else. Your night game plan requires a 2-night stay anyway. You can do the day game with a 1 night stay, or just as easily add a 2nd night after the game. And really, what do you think those extra eyeballs are going to do for Northwestern? It's great to get the exposure of a bowl game, but outside the difference of a weedeater bowl vs the rose bowl, I really don't see any advantage to being on one with a slightly larger audience. It can only be a negligible advantage. I really think you're making a mistake by glossing over the "stuck in Orlando" factor. That town sucks. Not to mention difference in payouts, which might not be significant, but in this economy, even $500k is nothing to sneeze at.

CFN is full of crap if they think a 6-6 UGA with 2 losses in its final 2 games gets into a Bowl above a 6-6 UT with a better finish and a head to head win.