Vols Football Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:40:47 +0000 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:40:47 +0000 8thMaxim.com - A Tennessee Vols Sports Forum http://8thmaxim.com/forum/index.php?forums/vols-football.75/ Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:21:24 +0000 http://8thmaxim.com/forum/index.php?threads/third-saturday-in-october.18413/ http://8thmaxim.com/forum/index.php?threads/third-saturday-in-october.18413/ invalid@example.com (CardinalVol) CardinalVol
My guess is we’re going to face one of two teams. On one hand, if bama shows up angry and wanting to prove a point, then God help us. If they are on an emotional letdown, then we’ve got a shot.]]> 10 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:15:35 +0000 http://8thmaxim.com/forum/index.php?threads/which-way-vol-fan.18412/ http://8thmaxim.com/forum/index.php?threads/which-way-vol-fan.18412/ invalid@example.com (PilotFlyingJ) PilotFlyingJ 57 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:35:49 +0000 http://8thmaxim.com/forum/index.php?threads/arkansas-thoughts.18411/ http://8thmaxim.com/forum/index.php?threads/arkansas-thoughts.18411/ invalid@example.com (CardinalVol) CardinalVol
Now that I’ve got that out of the way………

1 It’s year 6 and the head man is making 9M. There is zero excuse to have to rely on true and redshirt freshman QBs. If you have to overpay for a solid vet QB the ln do it.

2 I cannot understate how bad that Arky team is. They are terrible. Playing them that close is an abomination.

3 Knowles eventually adjusted once he, you know, had time to adjust...

Arkansas Thoughts]]> 148 Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:35:52 +0000 http://8thmaxim.com/forum/index.php?threads/go-ahead-and-wind-the-heupel-doomsday-clock.18332/ http://8thmaxim.com/forum/index.php?threads/go-ahead-and-wind-the-heupel-doomsday-clock.18332/ invalid@example.com (CardinalVol) CardinalVol
All things considered, his worst performance as a coach since he’s been in Knoxville.]]> 367 Sat, 10 Oct 2026 21:57:51 +0000 http://8thmaxim.com/forum/index.php?threads/bbq-week.18408/ http://8thmaxim.com/forum/index.php?threads/bbq-week.18408/ invalid@example.com (CardinalVol) CardinalVol
No such thing as an easy road game in the SEC, especially in a place the Vols haven't won since 2001, but this Arky team is................................not good.]]> 68 Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:47:34 +0000 http://8thmaxim.com/forum/index.php?threads/auburn-thoughts.18407/ http://8thmaxim.com/forum/index.php?threads/auburn-thoughts.18407/ invalid@example.com (CardinalVol) CardinalVol
2 He may not be the man for the future but GMac is the man now

3 Desean Bishop boys and girls. Take a bow.

4 I could open mouth kiss Jim Knowles

5 and in case I forgot, [uck fay] Auburn.]]> 169 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:05:52 +0000 http://8thmaxim.com/forum/index.php?threads/game-day-experience-thoughts.17914/ http://8thmaxim.com/forum/index.php?threads/game-day-experience-thoughts.17914/ invalid@example.com (The Dooz) The Dooz
-Traffic was heavier than usual in the hours before the game. I used every trick and side road I knew from West Knox to campus to get down there and it still took me an hour, leaving the house 3 hours before kick. I suspect that was largely due to the game being on a Thursday, but do think about when you make your plans.

-Getting into the game was seamless. I got in line and I entered via gate 17 (I think) and was through security,...

Game Day Experience Thoughts]]> 49 Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:31:14 +0000 http://8thmaxim.com/forum/index.php?threads/auburn-week.18404/ http://8thmaxim.com/forum/index.php?threads/auburn-week.18404/ invalid@example.com (CardinalVol) CardinalVol
And if the pupil wins? Hooooooooooo boy!]]> 107 Sun, 04 Oct 2026 02:58:11 +0000 http://8thmaxim.com/forum/index.php?threads/texas-thoughts.18403/ http://8thmaxim.com/forum/index.php?threads/texas-thoughts.18403/ invalid@example.com (CardinalVol) CardinalVol
and if they guy were paying 10M a year won’t fire his buddy, then show him the [uck fay]ing door.

enough is enough.]]> 248 Sun, 27 Sep 2026 19:02:56 +0000 http://8thmaxim.com/forum/index.php?threads/horns-down-week.18402/ http://8thmaxim.com/forum/index.php?threads/horns-down-week.18402/ invalid@example.com (CardinalVol) CardinalVol
Let’s get this going.]]> 306 Sun, 20 Sep 2026 22:00:11 +0000 http://8thmaxim.com/forum/index.php?threads/kennesaw-thoughts.18401/ http://8thmaxim.com/forum/index.php?threads/kennesaw-thoughts.18401/ invalid@example.com (CardinalVol) CardinalVol
2 C+ performance tonight. Lots of meh all around.

3 I really didn’t like our passing game tonight. Lots of 3 or 4 deep routes into quarters coverage. We need more underneath and over middle routes.

4 Still concerned about the lines once we hit conference play.

5 A+ on the snap on the swinging gate.

6 Now the real season begins.]]> 16 Sun, 20 Sep 2026 04:11:23 +0000 http://8thmaxim.com/forum/index.php?threads/kennesaw-thread.18398/ http://8thmaxim.com/forum/index.php?threads/kennesaw-thread.18398/ invalid@example.com (CardinalVol) CardinalVol
They are 1-1 with a win over West Georgia and a loss to Georgia State. They follow up their visit to Knoxville with a visit to Jonesboro to face the champions of life Arkansas State team.

Goals - stay healthy, see more consistent play in the trenches, get Faizon more experience, and get to Texas.]]> 14 Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:34 +0000 http://8thmaxim.com/forum/index.php?threads/2026.18368/ http://8thmaxim.com/forum/index.php?threads/2026.18368/ invalid@example.com (A-Smith) A-Smith 828 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 19:37:11 +0000 http://8thmaxim.com/forum/index.php?threads/tech-thoughts.18397/ http://8thmaxim.com/forum/index.php?threads/tech-thoughts.18397/ invalid@example.com (CardinalVol) CardinalVol
2 Faizon had some great throws but showed some freshman moments. To be expected.

3 But his legs are a weapon. And I suspect they’ll come in handy this year.

4 I like this defense a lot better when it’s aggressive and not sitting in zone

5 Telander isn’t half bad when he’s not being asked to cover the other teams WR 1

6 Do not like the undisciplined stuff. Stop it.

7. Heupel has to stop calling off the dogs so early.

8. Edit - so the SEC has a good...

Tech Thoughts]]> 123 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:08:35 +0000 http://8thmaxim.com/forum/index.php?threads/tech-week.18394/ http://8thmaxim.com/forum/index.php?threads/tech-week.18394/ invalid@example.com (CardinalVol) CardinalVol
Tech looked anything but impressive in their opener against Colorado while the Vols beat the second best team from the state of SC. Vols open at 13.5 favorites. My initial response is one I never have - take the Vols to cover.]]> 30 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:39:14 +0000 http://8thmaxim.com/forum/index.php?threads/schedule-vacancy-on-nov-21.18396/ http://8thmaxim.com/forum/index.php?threads/schedule-vacancy-on-nov-21.18396/ invalid@example.com (CardinalVol) CardinalVol
https://x.com/On3/status/2097347355641036875?s=20]]> 89 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 02:19:46 +0000 http://8thmaxim.com/forum/index.php?threads/arion-carter.18395/ http://8thmaxim.com/forum/index.php?threads/arion-carter.18395/ invalid@example.com (CardinalVol) CardinalVol
$427 for each tackle he has
$500 for each sack he has
$1,000 for each INT or forced fumble he has
$5,000 for each defensive TD he scores

Nice F-you to NCAA and probably about to raise a TON of money for cancer research.

https://www.knoxnews.com/story/spor...r-donation-fundraiser-girlfriend/91587970007/]]> 3 Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:43:06 +0000 http://8thmaxim.com/forum/index.php?threads/week-1-furman.18390/ http://8thmaxim.com/forum/index.php?threads/week-1-furman.18390/ invalid@example.com (Unimane) Unimane
Week 1 matchup vs. Furman.

Expectations? Break out players? What must happen for causes of hope? Causes of concern?

I'll say I'm very interested in the production of skill players, which might be as good as we've had in the Heupel Era. I'm also curious as to the signs of Ownings weight program. Faizon, too, of course. I will be very concerned if we show struggles of reaching the QB against a sub-tier program.

Should be a 60-7 sort of deal, but I...

Week 1: Furman]]> 73 Mon, 07 Sep 2026 02:28:42 +0000 http://8thmaxim.com/forum/index.php?threads/furman-thoughts.18393/ http://8thmaxim.com/forum/index.php?threads/furman-thoughts.18393/ invalid@example.com (CardinalVol) CardinalVol
2 Defense looks light years ahead of what we’ve seen. Faster, more aggressive, and more physical.

3 I’m a fan of Gilliam

4 I'm not going to hit the panic button on the o line yet, but I’m not happy with their performance today by any means.

5 I am already sick of this pour the water cooler on Saban commercial

6 Glad to see the deep ball once they finally got out...

Furman Thoughts]]> 38 Sat, 05 Sep 2026 16:55:40 +0000 http://8thmaxim.com/forum/index.php?threads/kamara.18392/ http://8thmaxim.com/forum/index.php?threads/kamara.18392/ invalid@example.com (kptvol) kptvol 9