skasper06
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I had quite the experience yesterday at the Orange and white game. I was there from 7 am all the way through the end of the game. I was within the first 30 in line to get autographs and I even got quite a few autographs from incoming guys including Dillon Bates, Cortez McDowell, RaShaan Gaulden, Andrew Butcher and Jack Jones (funny story behind that). But anyways, I just wanted to share my thoughts about the day in its entirety and who I thought were the biggest winners and losers from the whole day. Hope you guys like it...
Biggest Losers
1. Fans waiting in line for autographs. I personally got the linebackers autographs within the first 10 minutes, then spent 50 minutes in line for the wide receivers and didn't get them. I understand they can't sign autographs forever, but either extend the fan day time (currently at 60 minutes) or shorten the amount of fans they let in on the field.
2. Anyone sitting on the east side of the stadium. Although it was a beautiful day for football, if you were sitting on the east side of the stadium, you probably got a nice little sun burn.
3. Riley Ferguson. I have nothing bad to say about the kid. But he didn't have the best game and that's just a fact. I don't think any of the quarterbacks did terrible. But of the four, Ferguson probably struggled the most.
4. Our secondary. Either our receivers have gotten a lot better or our secondary really struggled...or both. Just about every receiver, tight end, and running back made a some good plays against our secondary.
5. UT fans that couldn't come to the game. I thought it odd that the spring game wasn't televised. I know it was on the radio, but we all know it's just not the same as actually watching it.
Biggest Winners
1. Josh Malone. In a big way. I can think of three plays off the top of my head where Malone showed people how legit he is. Can't wait to see him this year and in seasons to come.
2. Tony Robinson. He won MVP in the VFL flag football game and a 13.5 foot trophy. (yes, 13.5 FOOT) Although it was just a flag football game of former Vols, I thought it was an incredible gesture for Coach Jones to bring back former Vols and let them play some form of football in Neyland Stadium again.
3. David Cutcliffe. Coach Cutcliffe is the man and deserves every bit of the recognition he received yesterday. He helped make Peyton Manning the UT icon that he is and Neyland stadium honored him with a standing ovation.
4. Justin Worley/Josh Dobbs. As I said earlier, I don't think any of the QB's did terrible, but Worley and Dobbs separated themselves from Peterman and Ferguson in my opinion. Worley's arm strength really looked good and Dobbs showed his ability to make some big plays.
5. 68,548 fans. The second largest turnout for a spring game ever at UT. I think overall the fans were given a fun treat and a good look at team 118. I loved meeting the players (and new recruits) before the game. I loved honoring Bobby D and Coach Cutcliffe before the game. I loved the circle of life and other practice drills. I loved the beautiful weather. I loved seeing UT football back in action.
Biggest Losers
1. Fans waiting in line for autographs. I personally got the linebackers autographs within the first 10 minutes, then spent 50 minutes in line for the wide receivers and didn't get them. I understand they can't sign autographs forever, but either extend the fan day time (currently at 60 minutes) or shorten the amount of fans they let in on the field.
2. Anyone sitting on the east side of the stadium. Although it was a beautiful day for football, if you were sitting on the east side of the stadium, you probably got a nice little sun burn.
3. Riley Ferguson. I have nothing bad to say about the kid. But he didn't have the best game and that's just a fact. I don't think any of the quarterbacks did terrible. But of the four, Ferguson probably struggled the most.
4. Our secondary. Either our receivers have gotten a lot better or our secondary really struggled...or both. Just about every receiver, tight end, and running back made a some good plays against our secondary.
5. UT fans that couldn't come to the game. I thought it odd that the spring game wasn't televised. I know it was on the radio, but we all know it's just not the same as actually watching it.
Biggest Winners
1. Josh Malone. In a big way. I can think of three plays off the top of my head where Malone showed people how legit he is. Can't wait to see him this year and in seasons to come.
2. Tony Robinson. He won MVP in the VFL flag football game and a 13.5 foot trophy. (yes, 13.5 FOOT) Although it was just a flag football game of former Vols, I thought it was an incredible gesture for Coach Jones to bring back former Vols and let them play some form of football in Neyland Stadium again.
3. David Cutcliffe. Coach Cutcliffe is the man and deserves every bit of the recognition he received yesterday. He helped make Peyton Manning the UT icon that he is and Neyland stadium honored him with a standing ovation.
4. Justin Worley/Josh Dobbs. As I said earlier, I don't think any of the QB's did terrible, but Worley and Dobbs separated themselves from Peterman and Ferguson in my opinion. Worley's arm strength really looked good and Dobbs showed his ability to make some big plays.
5. 68,548 fans. The second largest turnout for a spring game ever at UT. I think overall the fans were given a fun treat and a good look at team 118. I loved meeting the players (and new recruits) before the game. I loved honoring Bobby D and Coach Cutcliffe before the game. I loved the circle of life and other practice drills. I loved the beautiful weather. I loved seeing UT football back in action.
