TN in the Sugar Bowl?

[Gator Fever]

Many TN fans seem to think they are almost assured to get the Sugar Bowl bid if we lose our last 2 games and Bama isn't upset by Auburn.

That just sounds crazy to me. Could that actually happen?

 

[TN G8tr]

Sound judgement has not been one of TN's greater attributes. I assume anything could happen but with an FSU win alone UF gets at least the Sugar.

 

[grengadgy]

Many TN fans seem to think they are almost assured to get the Sugar Bowl bid if we lose our last 2 games and Bama isn't upset by Auburn.

That just sounds crazy to me. Could that actually happen?

Sure...... Probably

 

[Gator Fever]

Sound judgement has not been one of TN's greater attributes. I assume anything could happen but with an FSU win alone UF gets at least the Sugar.

Yep. It just seems crazy they could get a Sugar Bowl bid with only 1 decent win all year even if we lost to FSU.

 

[maheo30]

There's a good chance. Bowl games are garbage to me, so I don't care. Unless we make the playoffs, I just prefer Mac to treat the game like an NFL preseason game. Get the young guys, the ones who didn't redshirt, and play them. Wilson, Tabor, and anyone going pro shouldn't play a down.

 

[grengadgy]

Many TN fans seem to think they are almost assured to get the Sugar Bowl bid if we lose our last 2 games and Bama isn't upset by Auburn.

That just sounds crazy to me. Could that actually happen?

If the Sugar Bowl doesn't get the SEC champion they can choose the best money match-up.

 

[Captain Sasquatch]

Pretty sure the rule is if the SEC champion is in the playoffs, the next highest ranked team in the playoff rankings goes to the Sugar Bowl.

 

[SGG]

Pretty sure the rule is if the SEC champion is in the playoffs, the next highest ranked team in the playoff rankings goes to the Sugar Bowl.

Well the media has been suckin the vols off all season, so it wouldn't shock me a bit if they ranked them higher than us.

Edit: If we have the same amount of losses.

 

[TN G8tr]

Yep. It just seems crazy they could get a Sugar Bowl bid with only 1 decent win all year even if we lost to FSU.

And I think that could be a SEC/Big 10 Matchup, hmmmmm.

Pretty sure the rule is if the SEC champion is in the playoffs, the next highest ranked team in the playoff rankings goes to the Sugar Bowl.

I think you are spot on there Sas.

 

[Towels 'N Sporks]

Many TN fans seem to think they are almost assured to get the Sugar Bowl bid if we lose our last 2 games and Bama isn't upset by Auburn.

That just sounds crazy to me. Could that actually happen?

Oh god. This is a HUGE deal for this pathetic fanbase I'm sure. The opportunity to win another meaningless game so they can lift a meaningless trophy and win the preseason national championship next year...again.

I actually CAN'T WAIT for the Tennessee end of the season hype so I can enjoy watching it as it comes crashing down mid-season next year. It's one joke that, for me, never gets old.

 

[TN G8tr]

Guys lets hope Vandy kicks their azz.

 

[Gator Fever]

Pretty sure the rule is if the SEC champion is in the playoffs, the next highest ranked team in the playoff rankings goes to the Sugar Bowl.

I am not sure on that rule but I guess they might end up the highest ranked team after Bama in that scenario since they didn't have a late loss. Maybe A&M could pass them with a win over LSU.

 

[Marianna-FL_Gator]

Guys lets hope Vandy kicks their azz.

I always hope they lose every game!

 

[NCOGator]

Who cares what bowl they go to? I know they won't be going to Atlanta and that is all I care about!

 

[RocketCityGator]

There's a good chance. Bowl games are garbage to me, so I don't care. Unless we make the playoffs, I just prefer Mac to treat the game like an NFL preseason game. Get the young guys, the ones who didn't redshirt, and play them. Wilson, Tabor, and anyone going pro shouldn't play a down.

Sorry Dude, I cannot disagree more. Lot more I guess I could say but I just barfed my breakfast after reading this.

 

[Swamp Donkey]

Pretty sure the rule is if the SEC champion is in the playoffs, the next highest ranked team in the playoff rankings goes to the Sugar Bowl.

Probably will be ATM not U Tooth.

 

[T REX]

There's a good chance. Bowl games are garbage to me, so I don't care. Unless we make the playoffs, I just prefer Mac to treat the game like an NFL preseason game. Get the young guys, the ones who didn't redshirt, and play them. Wilson, Tabor, and anyone going pro shouldn't play a down.

This is the worst idea ever. We did that last year and how did it help our team? It did not. It hurt recruiting. Play to win the freaking game. Mac can't lose out again. I hate this garbage loser mentality.

 

[URGatorBait]

Sure...... Probably

I see what you did there

 

[Captain Sasquatch]

Tennessee still has to beat Vandy on the road, who just got done thumping Ole Miss 38-17.

 

[Gator Fever]

It seems its only the CFP committee that has TN ranked so high not the coaches and media. They have A&M over them.