How UT Will Win

Brad Merritt - Sports Editor
Friday, November 20, 2009 issue
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Vandy arrives in Knoxville winless in conference play, a 2-9 overall record and nothing to play for. Tennessee comes in 5-5, one win short of bowl eligibility and everything to play for. Ipso facto, Saturday will likely be a long day for the hapless Commodores. Their only shot hinges on the hope their anemic offense, ranked 108th in the nation, finding a way to score on UT’s injury-depleted defense. As it is, look from Crompton and Hardesty, both of whom will celebrate their senior day, to go out in grand fashion — as in career days for both. It also may be the last time Eric Berry runs through the ‘T’ on Saturday, and one can only assume a special player like Berry has one more special day in store for the Tennessee faithful. This one could get ugly. After all, this isn’t a MCAT exam; it’s a football game.