Bulletin Board Material For Tennessee Game

by hicalliber on Aug 26, 2008 11:31 AM PDT

I ran across these comments from Pat Forde of the WWL. The article glosses over many things, but this section focuses on coaches making big debuts. Rick Neuheisel clocks in:

Rick Neuheisel (26) and UCLA versus Tennessee. Quarterback injuries, a dearth of returning talent and a heavyweight opponent might make this the toughest debut game in the country. Anyone expecting big things from the Bruins this year should fast-forward to basketball.

I think this would be great bulletin board material (not that there isn't enough already) prior to the Tennessee game. I think the players know that they are huge underdogs, but sometimes these kinds of remarks can stir up a little extra motivation.

For all of the negativity surrounding our program's talent, I feel like we are being underestimated by many "pundits" like Marcia What'sHerName (see what I just did there?).

We have a great defensive line, a shutdown corner, solid special teams, a stable of running backs, and a very underrated tight end. Like Nestor has noted on several occasions, I think the key will be to absolutely run the ball down Tennessee's throat and ask Craft to complete short passes to Paulsen and our backs. If our defense can stay fresh and our special teams can create a short field...we might have a shot at a big upset. I'm not usually into predictions, but...

UCLA: 16 Tennessee: 14

Now, I'm not saying this team is going to go 12-0, but I can definitely see us winning 5 or 6 games with very similar scores to what I've predicted above. I can't wait for September 1st.

This is a FanPost and does not necessarily reflect the views of BruinsNation's (BN) editors. It does reflect the views of this particular fan though, which is as important as the views of BN's editors.

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Good Point

Well, now that we have begun throwing out predictions… I believe that Tennessee will have success through the ground and not so much in the air. The Vols will be quick to jump at any mistakes we will throw at them (literally) on offense. I think the winner will be whoever wins the turnover battle. If we can limit our turnovers we will be in this one. Pressure, Pressure, Pressure! We need to get some hit’s on Jonathan Crompton and hope he get’s rattled early and often. (Think Oklahoma at the Rose Bowl)

UCLA 24 Tennessee 21

Go Bruins!

DBalter

by westwood12003 on Aug 26, 2008 11:52 AM PDT 0 recs

This isn't any different than what we've been hearing all off-season

The team knows what the media is being said about it and some offensive linemen have said they’re out to prove a point after all the talk about their faults. It’s the first game of the season, on Labor Day, on national TV and with a new coach at the helm. Everybody will be amped and if our guys need bulletin board material to get excited about playing, I suggest they don’t bother taking the field. I think at this point we’re past all the hype and talk. It’s game week and the players are analyzing tape, going over gameplans and getting prepared. Also, classes haven’t started so they’re not getting all the gossip from fellow students. They would have to seek out information like this to get it.

by ryebreadraz on Aug 26, 2008 1:05 PM PDT 0 recs

Just agreeing in a way with us

Pat Forde is just saying what we are saying. If you are looking for 30-3 (or 10-1 in football), this is not the year in football, but is as always in basketball under CBH. We will put in a strong effort, and its strengths versus weaknesses (Tenn offense v. Bruin D and Tenn D vs our O). I think we will lose against Tenn, but is will be within 10 and not a rout. I am looking forward to the game and CRN will have surprises for the Vols. GO BRUINS!

by bruinblue85 on Aug 26, 2008 9:18 PM PDT 0 recs

ok..ok..

Maybe im just going with my heart but whenever we open the season it’s a NEW season and anything can happen. Everyone can predict us losing to Tennessee given all the “facts” on paper.. But i never “think” we are going to lose to anyone, before the game has even been played. I don’t care who we are playing, After seeing the law firm in the game v.s. Notre Dame I knew we had a very good chance to lose. Not until this team takes the field and has a few possesions and chances to defend, am I ever going to “think” we are going to lose. That’s not an attempt to put you against the ropes Bruin blue, I just can’t stand that attitude and from a coaching standpoint wouldn’t put up with it for a second. This is our house and were going to be ready to protect it! Come Monday we will find out, until then let’s keep the positive mojo coming in!

Go Bruins!

DBalter

by westwood12003 on Aug 27, 2008 2:13 PM PDT 0 recs