Thanks Skip... What do you think about the Vols this weekend?
The Vols have not been a double digit home underdog since at least 1988 (per closing lines - closest Miami FLA -9 in 2002). This would lead me to lean towards Oregon although the line has gone down and it looks like a 60-40% split on the Ducks.
Probably a no play for me for several reasons:
1 - 1st road game at QB for Thomas - tough to lay double digits on the road for a guy making his first road start.
2 - Can Oregon keep the crowd quiet? - I know Autzen is loud, but that is usually when they are on defense and not offense.
3 - Wilcos - held Oregon to 6pts last year at Boise. He knows Oregon's offense and the strength of the Vols D is the front 7.
4 - Weather - looks like Oregon weather here tomorrow, rain and not too hot, so that would be one of the few advantages gone for UT. I was hoping for 90 degrees +.
5 - Can the Vols be successful passing?
Way too many questions and just need to see more before I do or don't lay money on the Vols. All the big games tomorrow are going to be tough to cap, but fun to watch!