Interesting that SECN preview had the VOLS at 10-2

[PirateVOL]

Losses to bamer and uga.
I do not see us losing to uga.  The bamer QB raved about their OL and RB as well as their stud LBs and "improving" secondary.  A couple of points:  uga going to win with a totally one dimensional offense?  That secondary has to "improve" greatly to be SEC ready.  Hell, we went to OT and played them too close last year when we had nowhere near the same talent level, and the game is in Neyland.

I see this year as the year we finally start defending SWF.

[crockettman]

I think the Vols will go as far as Dobbs can take them and 10-2 isn't out of the question with this team,this year..I hope the O-line can protect him better this year and that we don't have to rely on him running as much as last year because we don't have a proven back up if he gets hurt.
 I think until both UGA and Bama show they have a qb that can throw and play makers that can make plays,every team including us will load the box with 9 and dare them to throw..
I think UT stands a good chance of beating both of them,especially UGA.My 2 loss concerns are more can we win at Mizzu and can our D-line and LB's withstand that Arky running attack. Matty Mauk is a warrior and I think that game in Nov at Mizzu,will decide the SEC East..Go Vols!!! 

[BanditVol]

I like the fact that fans are becoming optimistic again, for probably the first time since 2009 (which was misplaced optimism  ).

My take is still 8-4 until the OL proves otherwise.  If they can play well enough to get us past Florida and maybe OU and then gell at midseason, this could be a really special year.