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Dooley is wearing orange pants today, in case there was any doubt about that.

Plenty of fans have yet to arrive at their seats, with more than 30 minutes left until kickoff, but the 600 level — the third deck along the north sideline of Sanford Stadium, which is generally reserved for visiting fans — appears to be divided almost evenly between UT and Georgia fans so far.

Take this for what it's worth, but Jacques Smith just was announced as the starter at Jack linebacker. That doesn't mean Smith definitely will get the start over Willie Bohannon, but it's worth noting.

Also, Georgia's public-address announcer mispronounced Curt Maggitt's last name. It's definitely not pronounced "Maggot."

Strangely, I think I heard a little bit of applause for Dooley when he was announced as UT's coach.

Guys fifteen min until kickoff... the Ark game will run wayyyy over!!! Where will the TN game be played at on TV if CBS does not switch over?? Will we not be able to see it?? Anyone know out there?

I think I would rather watch the Georgia band's pregame performance than any more of this Arky/Aggie game. The back of Wilson;s jersey is really dirty and the game was over at halftime.

This has happened before, and while I can't speak for CBS, it seems like I remember CBS delaying kickoff for a few minutes to accommodate TV. Since the Arkansas game has long been decided, though, I think there's a chance they'll leave that game when the time comes. We'll see.

The 3:30 p.m. game is the priority for CBS, generally speaking, so I can't imagine you'll miss kickoff.

Make or break day for the Vols!

Time for an upset! 110% for 60 minutes! Let's go Vols!!

This is by far the fewest Vols fans I've seen in a game down here, FWIW.