Tennessee is my new favorite SEC team
Posted: Sun Sep 03, 2006 6:49 am
I can't blame them for taking advantage of our many weaknesses and kicking our asses; that's what you're supposed to do in football. And their fans haven't even gloated that much.
Very classy fans... here are some of their thoughts after the game.
Volnooga
"It is still possible for an 11-1 Cal Team to meet up with a 13-0 UT in the NC Game.
Trust me, once a OB is picked and The WR become comfortable with him, Cal will roll. A few dropped passes not dropped and a few CBs going after the WR instead of the ball and this game could have been MUCH different..."
volball1
Chin up gentlemen...
"you guys caught us on a night we put everything together. we havent done that at home this decade. you guys have a fine football team and will have much success this season. i'm glad there were no serious injuries reported and we can both go about winning the rest of the games on the schedule. looking forward to seeing you in berkely next fall."
Volinator80
Cal fans
"Just got back from my 2 hour drive home and all I can say is man...what a game. You guys just really caught us at the worst possible time. For those of you who compared playing at Autzen to Neyland...now do you see why I thought it was funny? This is one observation I have: You guys need to lose Longshore. He looked like a deer in headlights out there, you guys have plenty of talent but you honestly just need a QB that knows what is going on. Good luck the rest of the way and take your frustration out on Minnesota."
OzoneTheCat
Found this little nugget on ESPN in Mark Schlabach's article on Ainge's performance today.....
"Tennessee receivers coach Trooper Taylor said the Bears also made the Volunteers' jobs easier. Taylor said the Volunteers were able to pick up California's defensive signals from the coaches' box and relay the signals to the sideline. So sometimes, Ainge knew what defense he was going to face before he even stepped to the line of scrimmage."
BillVol
"I've followed sports for long enough to know that it was "one of those days" for you all. This was just the first game. You guys can still reach all of your goals, including a national title. Maybe we could meet again in the Fiesta. That would be great.
We made it up for the game. Things have been rough lately, so we thought we needed this diversion. I chatted up some guys with Cal Rugby shirts on. They were kind of surprised that I had seen the match with BYU on TV and that I was aware of Cal's great tradition. Friendly Bears all around. I hope you all were treated well.
We hope to make it out to Cal for the game next year. My wife was born in San Mateo. Mother-in-law is from San Francisco. Have always wanted to visit the area. They've told me I won't want to come back. We'll see.
Don't let this loss get you down. It is a long season. You all have NC-caliber talent and coaching."
"It's been a pleasure dealing with these great fans... "
Very classy fans... here are some of their thoughts after the game.
Volnooga
"It is still possible for an 11-1 Cal Team to meet up with a 13-0 UT in the NC Game.
Trust me, once a OB is picked and The WR become comfortable with him, Cal will roll. A few dropped passes not dropped and a few CBs going after the WR instead of the ball and this game could have been MUCH different..."
volball1
Chin up gentlemen...
"you guys caught us on a night we put everything together. we havent done that at home this decade. you guys have a fine football team and will have much success this season. i'm glad there were no serious injuries reported and we can both go about winning the rest of the games on the schedule. looking forward to seeing you in berkely next fall."
Volinator80
Cal fans
"Just got back from my 2 hour drive home and all I can say is man...what a game. You guys just really caught us at the worst possible time. For those of you who compared playing at Autzen to Neyland...now do you see why I thought it was funny? This is one observation I have: You guys need to lose Longshore. He looked like a deer in headlights out there, you guys have plenty of talent but you honestly just need a QB that knows what is going on. Good luck the rest of the way and take your frustration out on Minnesota."
OzoneTheCat
Found this little nugget on ESPN in Mark Schlabach's article on Ainge's performance today.....
"Tennessee receivers coach Trooper Taylor said the Bears also made the Volunteers' jobs easier. Taylor said the Volunteers were able to pick up California's defensive signals from the coaches' box and relay the signals to the sideline. So sometimes, Ainge knew what defense he was going to face before he even stepped to the line of scrimmage."
BillVol
"I've followed sports for long enough to know that it was "one of those days" for you all. This was just the first game. You guys can still reach all of your goals, including a national title. Maybe we could meet again in the Fiesta. That would be great.
We made it up for the game. Things have been rough lately, so we thought we needed this diversion. I chatted up some guys with Cal Rugby shirts on. They were kind of surprised that I had seen the match with BYU on TV and that I was aware of Cal's great tradition. Friendly Bears all around. I hope you all were treated well.
We hope to make it out to Cal for the game next year. My wife was born in San Mateo. Mother-in-law is from San Francisco. Have always wanted to visit the area. They've told me I won't want to come back. We'll see.
Don't let this loss get you down. It is a long season. You all have NC-caliber talent and coaching."
"It's been a pleasure dealing with these great fans... "