Ex-Tennessee QB Erik Ainge says environment at Georgia video games is ‘overrated’

When No. 1 Tennessee travels to Athens for a highly anticipated matchup towards No. 3 Georgia, it is going to be met with a hostile setting in Sanford Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Whereas most assume crowd noise will probably be a significant component between the hedges, one former Volunteers quarterback says taking part in in Athens will not be all that daunting.

Former Tennessee quarterback and present WNML radio host Erik Ainge performed 4 seasons for the Volunteers, and he performed in Sanford Stadium on two separate events. From his expertise, Ainge stated taking part in in Sanford Stadium is not as dangerous as most anticipate it will be.

Ja’Wuan James, a former Tennessee offensive lineman, agreed with Ainge. James tweeted that Georgia has “honest climate” followers who’re fast to activate the staff when issues go awry.

Ainge does have expertise taking part in massive video games between the hedges. In 2007, Ainge led No. 13 Tennessee right down to Athens for a matchup with No. 10 Georgia. Ainge threw for 268 yards and two touchdowns because the Volunteers got here from behind to beat the Bulldogs, 51-33.

In a matchup of SEC East rivals that can possible resolve which staff wins the division and goes to the convention championship recreation, Tennessee and Georgia kick off from Sanford Stadium at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday afternoon. That recreation will air on CBS, and it may be streamed stay on CBSSports.com and the CBS Sports activities app.