Two keys to strap on your hobnail boots

Remember, get there early and get there loud. As for the team:

1. protect the football, and...
2. put Worley on his creamsickle ass

If we don't give the vols any extra opportunities by getting sloppy with the football and we force that quarterback to make decisions under fire, we can go ahead and ring that bell all night long.

Go Dawgs!

BONUS POINT:
Special teams will be a big difference this afternoon. Is Georgia just somehow due for a major mishap? Or do they really have things turned around this season? I think it's the latter.

Friday Misery - "You'll see."

Touring the post-Civil War South, Abraham Lincoln reaches the Tennessee-North Carolina border heading east and leans over to his wife, "Time has not been kind to those f--king idiots, has it Mary? Perhaps one day they'll realize they can get their corn from both a jar and a stalk."

Wrong.

Jim Bob Cooter's theory of de-evolution gives rise to half bear, half cat

The head bUTchugger bout to fly his freak flag y'all. (via @mckelsey19)

Ancient Mesopotamians invented writing as a form of communication and the wheel as a form of transportation. Medieval Europe saw the rise of mechanical clocks, water mills and gunpowder. On Rocky Top they discovered wet dreams about mutant animals and family trees with no branches.

Tennesseans' offering to civilization? Alcohol enemas and "advanced" animal husbandry. Of course, it is possible that the former begat the latter. But this we'll never know for sure because in order to reach the top of one's social strata in Knoxville one only has to be able to script the letter "X". So you see, no records exist. At least until a few years ago when court documents show a group of University of Tennessee fraternity brothers cracked opened a box of Franzia and got extra giggly one night.

Broughton insisted his alcohol poisoning was the result of a drinking game called "Tour de Franzia," but police said he "showed signs of physical and possible sexual assault" and had a blood-alcohol content of .40.

Sad. Truly sad. I mean, it's goddamn hilarious. Don't get me wrong. But mostly it's just sad. Anyway, most anthropologists with experience in this region agree that it all started something like this: "Hey Earl, stick this here tube up my butthole, pour some corn likkur in thar and let's get to wrastlin' with Ol' Man Deckle's goats."

It's a real blessing that Charles Darwin aimed for the Galapagos instead of the "smoggy smoke" on old Rocky Top. Otherwise, the term "smoggy smoke" would actually, somehow make sense to the rest of us because we'd be dumbed down so much from our own monosyllabic grunts and dim-witted gestures over the years that we'd all be wearing squirrel caps, cream orange checker board pants and trimming toenails with our teeth tooth.

In Athens, we tote the rock. Not bricks
This Tenersee program is hungry y'all. It is as rich in tradition as it is triglycerides. Accustomed to competing at the highest level, but in the last several years they have become largely irrelevant. The Vols are like that one mule with the gimpy leg, or an outhouse situated precariously on a steep slope. They're a pathetic, incompetent mess grasping at pathetic, incompetent straws.

I meant bricks.

Seen here, a Univ. of Tennessee Resident Assistant
steers a dormitory towards campus. #VolNavy

Historically speaking, after enjoying a thirty-one year run with two highly celebrated coaches, they've had four in the last six years. Lane Kiffin promised to rebuild. But after an encouraging season that even included a pantsing of Mark Richt in Knoxville, he left the campus in flames. Figuratively. And literally. In came Derek Dools and he promised to improve shower routines to a Tuscaloosian level. Wuh? Errybody knows they don't shower in Alabama. Dumbass. Fired before season's end, a dude named Jim Cheney kept the Vol Navy afloat for the rest of the 2012 slate. And so here we are with Butch Jones and his pile of shitbricks.

So, to sum up, they've gone from a lawless class of Pahokee raiding, Prius driving, pellet-gun wielding, barroom brawlin', orange jumpsuit wearing thugs...to...a soaking wet group of dumbass hillbillys holding a bar of Zest wondering what the hell it's used for...to...a team of hungry bricklayers holding boxes of cheap fermented grape juice. Of course, Jones has them believing they can build a wall, now! Not tomorrow, not next season. Now. But no one's bothered to ask why build a brick wall? And when they finish it they'll just be a bunch of creamsickle hicks with their thumb up their ass wondering where the endzone disappeared to.

Brick by brick. Seriously, that's nearly as dumb as Anchor Down. Nearly.

This ain't about laying bricks. No, not for Georgia. This is about manhood. This is about keeping an assbackwards, down-trodden, half bear, half cat, all inbred tackle football team down where it belongs. This is about gettin' right. This is about making a statement. In Athens GA we don't have intimate relations with domesticated or semi-domesticated animals. We don't need a signature victory, because we already know how to spell our name. We don't use our toes as an abacus and we sure as shit don't climb up a mountain just to turn a stranger into a friend.

"You'll see." - Todd Gurley. You got that right B3AST. You got that right.

Let's bow our heads in prayer...Lord, hand the ball to Gurley. And please let us somehow and in some way smack some more ugly off these knuckle-dragging, mouth-breathing inbreds. And then let them find a way out of Athens, hastily, with their poo smelling funnels carefully packed away. Amen.

Trending optimistic. Very.

I tend to agree with The Senator, what's not to like about this matchup for Georgia? Unless the Dawgs come out flat I just don't see a Tennessee team that can hang around for four quarters.

There's a lot of talk this week (and to be honest, probably every week from here on out) about Pruitt being able to generate a pass rush. It's absolutely crucial for this defense. Stretch that key to the game over the course of 60 minutes of tackle football and another important question comes to mind: Is Butch Jones' young offensive line in good enough shape to play this kind of game on the road?

One of their top receivers will not travel. Worley seems improved over last season, but this line has to have help in order to give him time to see downfield. Gurley missed last year's game in Knoxville, but feasted on them in 2012 - 24 carries, 130 yards and two touchdowns. A year ago, this game pointed out a lot of Georgia's special teams' problems as serious flaws. They've been corrected and have proven to be an advantage at times, a weapon even! This year it is Tennessee's special teams that have been shaky and inconsistent.

The only downside here is the start time. Last year's game against Missouri is still too fresh perhaps. But there's something to be said for a wild, frenzied environment. Last night's game between Georgia Southern and App State proved that. The Mountaineers were down 10-zip before they could even blink. By the time their offense avoided a three and out the Eagles had found their rhythm.

That comes easily from about 3:30 on into the night. Noon kicks have to have it manufactured.

So get there early and get there loud. I think we'll be pleased with the results.

"I started tearing up on that first kickoff."

Tramel Terry's come a long way. Great piece by Weiszer on his journey from ACL surgery to Bobo's wide receiver to Pruitt's defensive back.

“He’s got a lot to learn,” defensive coordinator Jeremy Pruitt said. “He loves ball, works hard every day and he’s going to be fine. He’s just got to continue to go to work. I did like his energy during the game. He’s still got a ways to go as far as getting the whole big picture.”

Said Terry: “I was an offensive guy, everybody knows that. I couldn’t move too well when I first got back off my ACL. I felt like I got all that quickness back. It’s just making me better. Knowing the offensive side of the ball is just making me a better DB. I’ve just got to catch up on the schemes of the overall picture better.”

HillBilly Hairy Nipple Breath

As Butchie is apt to tell you, when you're on work release and laying some bricks, sometimes the moment just catches up with you.

via BassinDawg

Dawgs vs vols - news from the hills

Some links to catch you up from the goings and comings in enemy territory.

- Vol coaches not only expect DT Trevarris Saulsberry to play Saturday (he re-aggravated a knee injury in August), but also to play a key role in the trenches.

“He brings presence in that he’s a 300-pound guy, and we’re a little short on those kinds of guys right now. He brings a lot to the room. It’s good to see him out there working with the reps.”

- Tennessee defensive coordinator John Jancek isn't distracted by his return to Sanford's sidelines:

“I could care less," he said. “I’m going there to win a game. I’m proud to be at Tennessee, and we’re going down there to try to do our job — obtain a victory.” 

Wrong sideline WilMart.

-  Something Cory hit on earlier this week, Tennessee will plan to use tight ends to help their offensive line in pass protection.

“We’ve had that in the package, as far as whether (the tight ends are) staying in for pass pro or just helping out,” Elder said. “That’s certainly part of the package, and we base that week to week on how much help those guys are going to need and so forth.”

-  Vol linebacker AJ Johnson is glad Gurley will be on the field for this year's game.

"I look forward to playing every opponent, but I know he's one of the top running backs," said A.J. Johnson, Tennessee's All-SEC linebacker. "I always like playing the best, so I'm glad he's back."

- At Rocky Top Talk, Chris Pendley previews the game and hopes Bobo doesn't run the ball much, if at all.

On Tennessee's side, this will be the deepest and best rushing attack the Vols have faced so far and likely will face this year (depending on your opinion of Alabama's RB stable). Their yards per carry allowed are solid enough so far, clocking in at 3.9 YPC, which is around NCAA average. Given that Tennessee's strengths lie in defending the pass (6.2 YPA, top third in the NCAA), that's another sign to run the dang ball.

- And OC Mike Bajakian on Pruitt's defense:

“They’re very disruptive. I think that’s the best way to describe them,” Bajakian said. “They’re very athletic and aggressive, they’re aggressive schematically and in their style of play. They create a lot of ball disruptions, take aways and we’ll definitely face that challenge.” 

SOURCES: Agent Muschamp 2.0

Seems a bit early for wild and unsubstantiated coaching rumors, no? Then again, 645 yards. Jeez.

Multiple sources close to the University of South Carolina football program tell FITS the 43-year-old Georgia native is being eyed for a job as the Gamecocks’ next defensive coordinator.  In fact our sources say Spurrier is lobbying hard for Muschamp’s hiring owing to two things: 1) Muschamp’s previous success as a defensive coach and, 2) the friendship the two SEC East rivals have struck up in recent years.

Muschamp – who played his college ball at Georgia – has built elite defenses at LSU, Auburn and Texas.  In fact his 2003 LSU defense – which helped power Nick Saban’s Tigers to a national championship – is regarded as one of the best defensive units in college football history.

Being a head coach does something to one's ego. Even if the OBC and Muschamp were the best of friends it might be too much for one sideline.

Then again, I'm probably just being argumentative because I really like what Muschamp is doing down in Gainesville.

That night in Athens when Rocky Top played all night long

Found myself feeling a bit overconfident last night. Watched some of this faded memory to get my mind right.

I don't give a shit if you wear red or black, and I damn sure don't want to talk about/coordinate before the game. It's a noon kick. Just have your ass in gear and your lungs full of air by 11:45.

We can't score touchdowns. We can't make blocks. We can't pick up the flags and shove them down Penn Wagers' little boy throat. But we can let those bUTtchuggers know DawgNation came ready to play if needed.

Go Dawgs!

Fenteng likely done for season

Can still qualify for a redshirt, but goshdarnit!

Welcome young bUTtchuggers.

I bet Butchie is really glad it's not a night game.