[rmjvol]

Fulmer: “They are darn sure tired of practicing against each other and looking forward to a game and I am too. We’ve got to be really sharp on both sides of the ball.”

They're not the only ones, Coach. All the Vol faithful are chomping at the bit. Counting down the hours until kickoff. 30 hours to go

SERIES/GAME NOTES

Record: Tied, 1-1
Last: UT, 38-12 (10/3/87 at Knoxville)

This will be the third meeting between the Bears and the Volunteers dating back to 1977, all of which have been at Neyland Stadium.

California won, 27-17, in 1977, the debut game for Johnny Major as UT Head Coach. Tennessee claimed the 38-12 win in 1987.

The Vols are 13-10-3 against Pac-10 foes (0-4 vs. Southern Cal, 7-4-2 vs. UCLA, 1-1 vs. Cal, 1-0-1 vs. Oregon State and 4-1 vs. Washington State). The last time the Vols played a Pac-10 foe was in 1997, defeating UCLA, 30-24, in Pasadena.

The Bears are 2-7 against SEC foes (1-1 vs. Alabama, 0-1 vs. Arkansas, 0-2 vs. Florida, 0-2 vs. Georgia and 1-1 vs. Tennessee). Cal hasn't played an SEC opponent since 1987.

[tvolsfan]

I'm not surprised they want to get out there. They should have a huge chip on their shoulders. To be honest, I am upset AND shocked that we are the favorites in this game. I wanted to just fly under the radar and upend Cal.

[candlejack]

The Vols are ready to play a game? I hope they are ready. No chance for them to "fly under the radar" this game. USAToday has this game and the FSU/Miami(FL) game as the ones to watch this weekend. Despite all of the talk, I am hoping it will be a good game, not a blowout on either side. I wish all you Vol fans luck in the game today.

GO BEARS!

[OrangeFuzzyVols]

That wouldn't be BAD luck would it CandleJack?.. Because I wish all the Cal fans luck too.