As the Auburn game approaches this weekend, I have been reminiscing about all the Vol fans who called for a coaching change last season and the future of this program. I am hoping that the fan base will come together this weekend and show this team, coaching staff and the Nation what Saturday night football is really like in Knoxville. Many of us remember Neyland rocking on Saturdays in the fall and it has been a few years since that stadium has shook during a football game. If there ever was a time for the fans to step up it is this weekend. We are 2- 2 and we have not beat an opponent that is worthy to be in the top 100 in the country. Auburn is a program that is very similar to ours, they have a new coach and are coming off the heels of firing an icon in the program. Auburn is 4-0 and they have not played any great opponents either but they have found a way to win. The game last season was one of the worst college football games that I have ever watched. Announcer Gary Danielson even said the following during the game: "Crompton made the right read if the right read was NOT to throw to the wide open receiver over the middle for a touchdown." I think that Danielson is sick and tired of calling Tennessee games and he will be as glad as anyone to see Crompton graduate. Regardless of our QB, we need to be loud and make the difference as the 12th man on Saturday night.
Speaking of Crompton, I don't like him as our starter and I wish we would give Stephens a shot but, the fans do not need to boo him this weekend. From what the coaches tell us, he works harder than most at practice and gives 110% when he steps on the field. You can't ask for more than that from a college kid. He just does not have the mental ability to be a big time QB. I have booed the play calling in the past but I try not to boo any players who are busting it out there. There will be several big time recruits in the house on Saturday and we need to show them what Neyland stadium sounds like when the fans are in the game. We need a victory this weekend to set the tone for the rest of the SEC season and the fans need to step up and support this team and show the country how tough of a place to play Neyland stadium is. This should be a close game and let's hope that Crompton does not urn the ball over more thatn once or twice. If we can limit the turnovers and establish the running game, we will win on Saturday. If we turn the ball over and are unable to run the ball, it could be a bad night for Vol fans. I think we come out fired up and get the win 23 - 16. Let's get it and Go Vols!!!
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