Something to take from tonight (defense discussion merged)

[orangetaz]

We only gave up 7 points in the 2nd half

 

[GoVolunteers]

That is amazing... I never would have believed that. Great game by our young team.

 

[bUTchLookin4Dimez]

If there were only 3 quarters and we didn't count the first, we win.

 

[JMSqb11]

And the fact that Worley may have actually hurt our offensive line. Best game I've seen them play yet.

 

[Underachievers]

Defense did not play well tonight. Glad to see the O playing better, but the D needs to play better to get to 6

 

[Aesius]

Tonight could have been absolutely disastrous, but Dobbs provided the spark we all talked about.

We didn't win the game, but IMO this loss actually gives the team some momentum. I think we can beat South Carolina. They just lost a super tough game to Auburn.

 

[vol-un-tear]

Can't wait for next week! Dobbs is a leader!! Go Vols!!!

 

[zreeves]

i think the thing to take away is that dobbs is the fUTure

 

[StevenWilliamsSCD]

It's amazing how the play calling looks much better when you have a capable QB in.

 

[connor]

yeah we beat bama 20-7 in the last 3 quarters. if that doesn't give you hope for the next 4 games idk what will.

 

[BUCCnVOLfan]

Yep on to USC, who has a shotty defensive line! Go Vols!!

 

[dduncan4163]

And the fact that Worley may have actually hurt our offensive line. Best game I've seen them play yet.

The O-Line played MUCH better tonight. I have real hope for November now.

 

[cwbytruckers]

It's amazing how the play calling looks much better when you have a capable QB in.

Exactly

 

[Silky_Johnson]

And the fact that Worley may have actually hurt our offensive line. Best game I've seen them play yet.

More like dobbs can actually move back there and posses a threat to run in the zone read. Worley has no pocket awareness.

 

[bUTchLookin4Dimez]

Lost us the game tonight. Haven't said that since the Dooley days. Must admit, I'm a Dobbs fan after tonight. He made a bad O line look decent.

 

[DD4ME]

Gg v,b

 

[dduncan4163]

It's amazing how the play calling looks much better when you have a capable QB in.

Yup having a QB that can run makes this Offense Night and Day better.

 

[orange parmejohn]

I have hope in my heart for the future. Our offense looks good with the right QB.

 

[vols_fan_68]

They did hold em to 7 points in the 2nd half

 

[ToptheTerrible]

And the fact that Worley may have actually hurt our offensive line. Best game I've seen them play yet.

I agree. This is my biggest take away from tonight.

 

[K-town Vol Fan]

The first quarter was terrible. They played much better in the second half. They settled in. They'll be fine.

 

[JMSqb11]

More like dobbs can actually move back there and posses a threat to run in the zone read. Worley has no pocket awareness.

Dobbs' drop back steps aren't as deep as Worley's. Lineman actually had to run into our offensive lineman to get to the qb.

 

[stuvol86]

I didn't get to watch the game, was Cam not covering Cooper in the first quarter?

 

[goooooovols]

Defense did not play well tonight. Glad to see the O playing better, but the D needs to play better to get to 6

Dobbs is what this offensive scheme needs, without the run threat our line plays on it's heels, the defense knows Worley isn't tucking it and it will open the receivers.

We won the last three quarters, that is a wonderful thing to see as a vol fan! Dooley would have folded, we are just about there, just need to take the next step.

Ps we are sitting at 5-3 with Dobbs starting all season

 

[1972 Grad]

Yup having a QB that can run makes this Offense Night and Day better.

True, and it also made Alabama's offense day and night better. How many first downs did their qb make by running?