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PHILADELPHIA -- The noise pumping through the speakers inside the Eagles practice bubble was so loud it could be heard nearly a mile away in the streets of south Philadelphia.Theyre getting ready for Seattle.The Eagles (5-4) visit the Seahawks (6-2-1) on Sunday so they spent Thursday preparing for the NFLs loudest fans known as the 12s.Its really hard to totally simulate this environment, but thats the fun part of it, offensive coordinator Frank Reich said before practice. When youve been around this league and you kind of get in environments like this, as challenging as it is, its fun.For rookie quarterback Carson Wentz, itll be his toughest challenge on the road yet. The Eagles have lost four in a row away from home and Wentz has struggled in the first quarter in a few of those games.This will be a good experience for Carson, Reich said. You look forward to it, but youve got to keep your poise. Youve got to really be able to bounce back from a bad play. Youve got to have the fortitude to get back up and just stay aggressive.Wentz threw two interceptions on the first two possessions in his previous road game against the Giants.The Eagles fell behind 14-0, but had an opportunity to take the lead in the final minute when they had first down from the New York 17 only to have Wentz throw four straight incomplete passes.I think the biggest thing is you need to communicate a lot, Wentz said about the crowd noise. You need to work on hand signals both with the O-linemen and the receivers. Youve got to work through a lot of those things.But those are things weve done already. Obviously, it will be louder, but if you already have those set in stone, I dont think it should be too big of an effect.Eagles coach Doug Pederson grew up in Washington and went to Seahawks games at the old Kingdome.Its a great fan base up there, Pederson said. Ive experienced it firsthand from a fans perspective as a kid in high school. They are passionate about it and they love it and they take pride in it.The way that stadium is designed and built with that cover right there, everything is kind of right on top of you and its a great atmosphere.The Eagles have 15 false-start penalties in their first nine games, including five at home last week in a win over the Falcons . Its imperative for the offense to use a silent snap count because the offensive linemen and receivers probably wont hear Wentz.A point of emphasis this week for us obviously is to be able to handle that and minimize those penalties, Pederson said.Game notes WR Dorial Green-Beckham has no catches in the past two games despite playing 93 snaps. He wasnt even targeted once vs. Atlanta. Green-Beckham made it clear no targets doesnt mean hes not open. Im not frustrated about it, Green-Beckham told The Associated Press. If you look at the film, there are plays where Im open, but other players are open on the same play, too. 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Still, Brewers manager Ron Roenicke thought taking him out before the fifth inning was an unusual move. "Im looking up at the board and hes got two hits given up and one run, and Im taking him out after the fourth inning," Roenicke said. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee wants to continue one streak before the Volunteers think about ending another.The 15th-ranked Volunteers (2-0) will seek their ninth consecutive victory over the last two seasons Saturday when they host Ohio (1-1). This marks Tennessees longest winning streak since a 14-game run from 1998-99.The visit from Ohio will be Tennessees last game before opening Southeastern Conference play next week against No. 23 Florida, which has beaten the Vols each of the last 11 seasons .Tennessee insists it isnt worrying about Florida just yet. The Vols are too concerned with trying to slow down an Ohio offense averaging 45 + points and 563 yards per game.Theres no looking ahead, Tennessee quarterback Joshua Dobbs said. Were locked in and focused on the task at hand and getting ready for Saturday.Ohio, which has never beaten a Top 25 team, is trying to earn its second straight victory over a Power Five opponent after winning 37-21 at Kansas last week . The Bobcats took an early 25-0 lead in that game and are outscoring teams 14-0 in the first quarter thus far, while Tennessee has needed to erase double-digit deficits in each of its first two games.Certainly its a great challenge to play Tennessee, and you know I think our players look forward to those kinds of challenges, Ohio coach Frank Solich said. Well obviously play hard, and what we need to do is play our best football and see where that leaves us. Weve faced some very good football teams over the course of my time here. Some of those players that are on our team now have been in some very big games, and so we hope to handle it well and play our best football and see where that puts us.Tennessee coach Butch Jones knows Solich well from his own Mid-American Conference background. Jones coached Central Michigan from 2007-09. Jones Central Michigan team beat Solichs Ohio squad 20-10 in the 2009 MAC championship game.Jones noted that Ohio lost 31-29 to Appalachian State in last seasons Camellia Bowl after leading 24-7. Tennessee trailed Appalachian State 13-3 at halftime two weeks ago before winning 20-13 in overtime .ddddddddddddThis is a football program that has played on a big stage and has won big football games, Jones said. We know were going to get their best shot.---Some things to watch when Tennessee, a 27-point favorite, hosts Ohio:ON THE LINE: Ohio hasnt allowed a sack all year and has averaged 5.2 yards per carry, but the Bobcats offensive line faces a significantly tougher test Saturday. Tennessees Derek Barnett, who recorded 10 sacks each in 2014 and 2015, is still seeking his first sack of the season. Barnett said he had one of my softer performances against Virginia Tech last week.BALL-HAWKING VOLS: Tennessee forced five fumbles against Virginia Tech and recovered all of them. Tennessee safety Micah Abernathy had three fumble recoveries. Ohio must protect the football to stay close in this one.FINISHING DRIVES: Ohio kicker Louie Zervos already is 9 of 10 on field-goal attempts through the first two games of the season. Ohio wont have a chance of pulling the upset if its settling for field goals rather than scoring touchdowns.MOBILE QBs: Tennessees Joshua Dobbs ran for 106 yards and accounted for five touchdowns (three passing, two rushing) in a 45-24 victory over Virginia Tech . Ohios Greg Windham, a fifth-year senior but first-year starter, already has thrown for 560 yards and five touchdowns and has run for 183 yards and one touchdown. Windham averages 7.6 yards per carry.DEFENSIVE REINFORCEMENTS: Tennessee will be playing without defensive end LaTroy Lewis and linebacker Darrin Kirkland Jr., who have ankle injuries. Colton Jumper, a former walk-on, will be starting in place of Kirkland at Mike linebacker. Corey Vereen, who had a combined 18 starts in 2014-15, will likely start in place of Lewis.---AP college football site: http://collegefootball.ap.org ' ' '