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BN Gameday: Tennessee Pre Game Thread

Photo/Poster Source: The Wiz of Odds

Unlike last weekend we are not going to have to wait the whole afternoon to get to our game. Still since there are some decent games early on might as well start up a pre-game thread. I am keeping an eye on Fresno State-Wisconsin game. The Bulldogs are looking good in Madison, up by a score of 21-17. Other interesting games include UNC at UConn, Pawlus and 'Cuse at PSU. WWL has the live scores here.

This also gives me the excuse to share an interesting prediction from one national source which doesn't fall in line with the rest:

UCLA over Tennessee

Wow, how soon we forget last season. The Vols (5-7 a year ago) put a whipping on Western Kentucky last week and now they're double-digit favorites against this class of opponent? Double digits because those who put their money where their mouth is have bet the Vols from -7 to -10. Unreal. Granted, big road wins haven't been UCLA's forte in recent years, but this is one of the faster defenses in the country and the Bruins didn't allow a thing in the second half last week against San Diego State. UCLA's offense won't be the stumbling mess it was last year now that Kevin Prince is at QB. So, what you have here is a Tennessee team that is combining its coach's outlandish behavior and last week's rout of nobody into a perception that's not in line with current reality. By the way, UCLA enters with the confidence of knowing it beat Tennessee last season despite playing horribly. Rick Neuheisel and Norm Chow vs. the Kiffins. This should be fun.

We have to wait another two and half ours to get to that fun. In the meantime, don't forget to get your pre-game guesses in. We will close that thread about half an hour before kickoff (1:00 pm PST), right when the game thread goes up.

Enjoy.

GO BRUINS.

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Sons of Westwood

let’s kick some Redneck butt!

1) UCLA rushing yds. 124
2) Sacks 2
3) Forced TO 2

score UCLA 23 Tenn 17

by UCLA Championships Made Here on Sep 12, 2009 10:56 AM PDT reply actions  

Does anyone know

If there’s anywhere to watch the game in London tonight? My fiancee and I are in town and I can’t find anywhere that’s showing the game. There’s a sports pub in Haymarket that I’ve gone to a couple of times, but they’re showing the Michigan/ND game and the USC/Ohio State game.

Anyone know anyone or any place? I really don’t want to have to resort to online television. ;)

by CAJason80 on Sep 12, 2009 11:02 AM PDT reply actions  

Another Saturday....Gettin' Ready!!

Flipping back & forth between various games and the U.S. Open. I see my alma mater, Iowa, is doing everything it can to keep the state of Iowa a Hawkeye state which is a good thing.

I don’t know why but I have a good feeling about our game today. I just do. If we can come out early and force a turnover and get a quick score; put the Vols on their heels early, we can do this.

Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!

by Minnesota Bruinfan on Sep 12, 2009 11:32 AM PDT reply actions  

Stanford-Wake Forest in an interesting game

17-17 deadlocked. Furd went up with a big deal now the DD are coming back.

by Nestor on Sep 12, 2009 11:35 AM PDT up reply actions  

Andrew Luck

Played QB for Jen’s arch rival team, Statford — in Houston, Texas.

She knows his sister and has met him. He is an incredible kid, smart and humble. It’s great to see him doing so well.

sjh

by Class of 66 on Sep 12, 2009 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions  

He is a good QB too

That game in Palo Alto is going to be pretty tough.

by Nestor on Sep 12, 2009 11:38 AM PDT up reply actions  

Wisconsin just went up with a long TD run

Good game in the 4th quarter. I gotta check out Camp Randall some day. Looks like an amazing atmosphere and I have heard nothing but great things about Madison.

by Nestor on Sep 12, 2009 11:40 AM PDT reply actions  

Neat Place

Mad-town is quite the party place so if you happen to like beer you can’t go wrong if you’re there.

Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!

by Minnesota Bruinfan on Sep 12, 2009 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions  

Yep!

People who have raved about Mad-town to me all happpen to be beer lovers!

by Nestor on Sep 12, 2009 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions  

Great poster

The poster N put up at the top of the thread was the one given out at the RB last week. It now has a prominent place in my kids’ play room.

by Give me a B... on Sep 12, 2009 11:53 AM PDT reply actions  

Yeah

I have been waiting for this season’s poster to show up online. WizofOdds posted it earlier this week. Thought this was a great occasion to feature it.

by Nestor on Sep 12, 2009 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions  

Iowa State

Ties for the ugliest uniform in any sports.

by Nestor on Sep 12, 2009 11:56 AM PDT reply actions  

Yep

Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!

by Minnesota Bruinfan on Sep 12, 2009 12:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Meanwhile Here In The Twin Cities.....

The goofy Gophers open up their new yard, TCF Bank Stadium, tonight under the lights when they host Air Force.

Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!

by Minnesota Bruinfan on Sep 12, 2009 12:04 PM PDT reply actions  

Anyone else notice

It may be hard to believe, but the OC Register picked Ohio State to win over u$c* today 23-21. They still picked us to lose, but here is hoping they are proved correct by the Buckeyes. I know one thing for sure: Today I am a Bruin and a Buckeye!

by sponkey21 on Sep 12, 2009 12:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Central Michigan giving MSU all they want

27-26 MSU with 30 seconds left, CMU just scored a TD. deciding whether to go for 1 or 2

Has there ever been a player better than Detlef Schrempf?

by bucknellbruin on Sep 12, 2009 12:12 PM PDT reply actions  

looks like they're going for 2

On ESPN2 btw

Has there ever been a player better than Detlef Schrempf?

by bucknellbruin on Sep 12, 2009 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

2 pt conversion no good

onside kick coming

Has there ever been a player better than Detlef Schrempf?

by bucknellbruin on Sep 12, 2009 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yes - Just Flipped Over There

And Northwestern barely escapes Eastern Michigan.

What the hell is up with the Big 10?

Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!

by Minnesota Bruinfan on Sep 12, 2009 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

it sucks....

hate to be so blunt, but there it is…

Has there ever been a player better than Detlef Schrempf?

by bucknellbruin on Sep 12, 2009 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Have To Agree

Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!

by Minnesota Bruinfan on Sep 12, 2009 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

and unfortunately

I feel like we’re gonna get another loud reminder of that in around 5 hours

Has there ever been a player better than Detlef Schrempf?

by bucknellbruin on Sep 12, 2009 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

this also makes Zona and the Pac look better.

They beat CMU by 13 last week and were called out for it. This team’s for real

Has there ever been a player better than Detlef Schrempf?

by bucknellbruin on Sep 12, 2009 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

by this team i mean CMU

Has there ever been a player better than Detlef Schrempf?

by bucknellbruin on Sep 12, 2009 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

They scored a touchdown,

And Fresno State is 3rd and 10, not even close to the end zone.

by Centric on Sep 12, 2009 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wow...

Fresno State can tie it.

by Centric on Sep 12, 2009 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

CMU recovers the onside kick!

at the 43 yd line

Has there ever been a player better than Detlef Schrempf?

by bucknellbruin on Sep 12, 2009 12:17 PM PDT reply actions  

28 seconds left, down by 1

Has there ever been a player better than Detlef Schrempf?

by bucknellbruin on Sep 12, 2009 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

47 yd line

Has there ever been a player better than Detlef Schrempf?

by bucknellbruin on Sep 12, 2009 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

CMU needs at least 8-10 yards for FG range

21 seconds, 1 TO

Has there ever been a player better than Detlef Schrempf?

by bucknellbruin on Sep 12, 2009 12:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Man

some great games on right now!

by sponkey21 on Sep 12, 2009 12:20 PM PDT reply actions  

time out michigan state

1st and 10 Central Mich, 40 yd line with 16 seconds left

Has there ever been a player better than Detlef Schrempf?

by bucknellbruin on Sep 12, 2009 12:20 PM PDT reply actions  

CMU at the 30 yd line

uses their last timeout with 8 seconds left. GW FG attempt coming

Has there ever been a player better than Detlef Schrempf?

by bucknellbruin on Sep 12, 2009 12:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Fresno state

touchdown, great catch in the endzone

by sponkey21 on Sep 12, 2009 12:23 PM PDT reply actions  

kick no good

but MSU offside!

Has there ever been a player better than Detlef Schrempf?

by bucknellbruin on Sep 12, 2009 12:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow

Offside MSU!!! (after CMU misses the FG)

by Nestor on Sep 12, 2009 12:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow

CMU’s FG just missed……but Michigan St. was offside!!!

Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!

by Minnesota Bruinfan on Sep 12, 2009 12:24 PM PDT reply actions  

42 yd attempt for CMU now

Has there ever been a player better than Detlef Schrempf?

by bucknellbruin on Sep 12, 2009 12:25 PM PDT reply actions  

WOW!!

Central Michigan misses the field goal, but offsides on MSU! Do it again 5 yards closer.

by sponkey21 on Sep 12, 2009 12:25 PM PDT reply actions  

another TO from MSU

Has there ever been a player better than Detlef Schrempf?

by bucknellbruin on Sep 12, 2009 12:25 PM PDT reply actions  

And Central Michigan

SQUEEEEEEEKS IT IN!!!! 3 seconds to go.

by sponkey21 on Sep 12, 2009 12:27 PM PDT reply actions  

IT'S GOOD!!!

CMU UP 2!!

Has there ever been a player better than Detlef Schrempf?

by bucknellbruin on Sep 12, 2009 12:27 PM PDT reply actions  

3 seconds left!

Has there ever been a player better than Detlef Schrempf?

by bucknellbruin on Sep 12, 2009 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

OH MY GOD!!!!

He Got it!!!

Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!

by Minnesota Bruinfan on Sep 12, 2009 12:27 PM PDT reply actions  

CMU sneaks it in!

and our game thread going up in 5 mins.

by Nestor on Sep 12, 2009 12:27 PM PDT reply actions  

he snuck it inside the upright by about 5 inches

Has there ever been a player better than Detlef Schrempf?

by bucknellbruin on Sep 12, 2009 12:27 PM PDT reply actions  

CMU wins!

squib kick hits an up man and is recovered by CMU!

Has there ever been a player better than Detlef Schrempf?

by bucknellbruin on Sep 12, 2009 12:29 PM PDT reply actions  

It's Over In East Lansing

This is soooooooooo bad for the Big 10

Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!

by Minnesota Bruinfan on Sep 12, 2009 12:29 PM PDT reply actions  

yeah not a good day for them

Has there ever been a player better than Detlef Schrempf?

by bucknellbruin on Sep 12, 2009 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

they better hope michigan pulls it out over ND

Has there ever been a player better than Detlef Schrempf?

by bucknellbruin on Sep 12, 2009 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hopefully

Law of averages work in their favor tonight.

by Nestor on Sep 12, 2009 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Our game thread is up folks

Closing down the guess thread and this one.

by Nestor on Sep 12, 2009 12:31 PM PDT reply actions  

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