Tonight revealed one thing…

[tampavolsfan]

Heupel still has a long way to go before he is an elite coach. I like Heupel, and he has done some good things this year, however, he should have never been considered for Coach of the Year.

The final possession of tonight’s game proved my point. Benefit of the doubt - Hooker just forgot that we could actually kick a field goal. No idea what that whole last series during regulation was about.

Should have never went to OT.

 

[Arclight]

Constantly trying to run up the middle. ZZzzzz

 

[IndianaVol]

I do give the guy credit for having guts and faith in his men to go for it twice on 4th down in OT.

I'm chalking this one up to growing pains for Heupel and Company.

 

[Doberman]

Someone please tell him that it is completely legal to call a timeout and preserve some time.

 

[AllVols]

He just needs some players...

 

[kbt vol]

and he apparently dosnt know what a slant pass is

 

[jonnon111]

Keeps yall from expecting a NC next year and calling for his head when he doesn't win one. Just saying, silver linings.

 

[KKruzVFL]

He didn’t kick the field goal because he thought his defense wouldn’t be able to stop them hell they didn’t stop them the whole game so that’s why he went for the touchdown

 

[LCVols]

Disappointed, but overall exceeded my expectations.

 

[jonnon111]

We are doomed to horrendous officiating for eternity?

 

[MAD]

Tonight revealed one thing…..

We don’t automatically throw things when the refs screw us out of a win.

 

[unfrozencvmanvol]

It's ridiculous that anyone thought he had shown himself to be an elite coach before this game. We had a good year. We slightly exceeded expectations. We played an exciting brand of football, but we are a long way from elite anything. After 3 seasons with that slack jawed gump and Fulmer though, we're lucky to be as well off as we are. It could be worse. Count yo blessings and GBO. Also to hell with Brohm and Purdue, add them to our long list of future revenge opponents.

 

[vavolfan6]

Yeah, but we still got screwed by the refs. Obvious defensive holding on Purdue's CB.

Plus, both plays our wr was wide open streaking to the endzone. Hooker just missed the 1st one and the 2nd one should have been defensive holding.

No one would be complaining if the players or refs did their job.....but nope Huepel gets the blame

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

He just needs some players...

How long have we been saying that? How many years? For crying out loud. We can’t even beat a middle of the pack B10 team that had their best offensive and defensive players out.

If Bell would have played they likely would have ran us off the field. This was a pathetic game from Heupel. He has to own it. So does the staff and players as well. TN had a great chance to make a true statement to cap off a great year. Instead, they came out and played like crap.

 

[overseasorange2]

Tonight revealed one thing…..

We don’t automatically throw things when the refs screw us out of a win.

We forgot our golf balls.........................

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

It's ridiculous that anyone thought he had shown himself to be an elite coach before this game. We had a good year. We slightly exceeded expectations. We played an exciting brand of football, but we are a long way from elite anything. After 3 seasons with that slack jawed gump and Fulmer though, we're lucky to be as well off as we are. It could be worse. Count yo blessings and GBO. Also to hell with Brohm and Purdue, add them to our long list of future revenge opponents.

I don’t recall seeing anyone say Heupel was elite.

 

[UTK]

Criticize all you want, CJH had the right play calls and Hooker missed the first throw. Refs missed the penalty on the second. In overtime I have no problem going all out for the TD, especially when we get it but the refs just decide "lol no". Its extremely dumb to criticize him this game I think. He trusted his players to execute and even when they did, the refs wouldn't allow it.

 

[ProudVOLfan]

He does have a ways to go BUT he has done a lot with some less that stellar talent and shown progression. So for that purpose alone I will gladly stand behind him as our HC

 

[Vol8188]

Heupel still has a long way to go before he is an elite coach. I like Heupel, and he has done some good things this year, however, he should have never been considered for Coach of the Year.

The final possession of tonight’s game proved my point. Benefit of the doubt - Hooker just forgot that we could actually kick a field goal. No idea what that whole last series during regulation was about.

Should have never went to OT.

You mean the game winning TDs that were wide open? Yeah…clearly the problem there was coaching.

We lost due to really bad officiating and really bad dbs

 

[lilesrt]

We are doomed to horrendous officiating for eternity?

Ask Jimmy Johnson about leaving the game in the hands of the refs. Never a good idea.

 

[AllVols]

How long have we been saying that? How many years? For crying out loud. We can’t even beat a middle of the pack B10 team that had their best offensive and defensive players out.

If Bell would have played they likely would have ran us off the field. This was a pathetic game from Heupel. He has to own it. So does the staff and players as well. TN had a great chance to make a true statement to cap off a great year. Instead, they came out and played like crap.

AS long as it takes. When you're hit as hard as we were by transfers, you've got to take that into account. Don't ya think? just a little?

 

[unfrozencvmanvol]

I don’t recall seeing anyone say Heupel was elite.

OP said this proved he wasn't elite, implying that he previously thought it needed proving.

 

[TikiVol]

I would be fine to never see a member of that defense wear Orange again. Too painful to watch. Everyone one of them need to be recruited over.

 

[PNW Huskie]

Heupel still has a long way to go before he is an elite coach. I like Heupel, and he has done some good things this year, however, he should have never been considered for Coach of the Year.

The final possession of tonight’s game proved my point. Benefit of the doubt - Hooker just forgot that we could actually kick a field goal. No idea what that whole last series during regulation was about.

Should have never went to OT.

‘good post and nice take on the situation. I think we should be willing to let Heupal grow into the job. Considering the last few numbskulls we’ve had he is far and away the best of the bunch. GO VOLS

 

[BowlBrother85]

Are we really blaming the offense/play calling in a game where we had 666 total yards and scored 45 points? I've been a fan of Vol football for 40 years and can't remember us ever having over 350 yards passing and more than 250 yards rushing in the same game.... and still lose.