If there was ever an argument against having a layoff ranging from a month to six weeks before bowl games are played, this is it.I mean, if NFL teams are worried about their star players getting out of rhythm after a week or two off, how do you expect less mature and less experienced college athletes to handle up to six weeks off?
Neither Wisconsin nor Tennessee look particularly sharp, with turnovers and penalties joining general lapses in concentration in ruling the day thus far. A Wisconsin fumble on their third offensive play took away a chance to score early, and it led to the Volunteers taking an early 7-0 lead. Later, after Wisconsin drove down to tie the game, Tennessee tried a trick play deep in Wisconsin territory, but fumbled the ball away to the Badgers, blowing a chance to take the lead back.
As of this writing, the Volunteers have a 14-7 lead in the second quarter. Wisconsin's early fumble led to the Volunteers' first score. Erik Ainge just threw a touchdown pass to give Tennessee the lead again.
It's not pretty so far, but give the edge in play to Tennessee. They look a bit sharper on offense, though that isn't saying much.
