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Vols4us said:
I'm not one bit on the fence about the Vols defense as long as they stay reasonably healthy with key players.

What I saw was a strong level of coaching adjustments starting in the second quarter, a deviation from the game plan to account for what Pitt was doing. I also saw the D smoking the QB on nearly every pass even when he got it off on time accurately. It worked, Slovis was a casualty in the battle. I was very happy to see Baron destroying an O-line that loved to tackle instead of block with Big O pushing the pocket back in the QB's face with Young and Harrison zooming in from the outside. In reality the D won the game at the ACC's champion's house while overcoming a bunch of mistakes on O and in the punt game. We will give up more points than other good D's because of the number of possessions our O creates in every game. So 27 points in Pitt's house with a good performance in the last 35-40 minutes of the game works great in my book.

The weak link is still Burrell. Will always be Burrell. Especially if they start calling d-holding and PI penalties on him, which they will.

Pitt is a quality program. They stay that way because of the ACC competition and due to them playing a physical style of football. They also stay that way because Narduzzi is actually a good HC even if he is a whiner. He knew when he appealed the ruling that it was called right. It gets the crowd more fired up with the "we was robbed" angle. That also helps him keep his job with the games they lose, act like they were robbed.
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And we all know the holding penalties and PI penalties will start flying against us in the Florida game. That game we get constant penalties called against us while their DBs get away with murder!
 
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tnvols72 said:
Its hard to tell if the D grew up in the 2nd half. Pitt had a one legged QB but I liked the pressure they put on both QBs. In 2 weeks we will find out if they have improved any. I hope they have because we need them to be a good D. I hope they do not put AR back on the Heisman talk. The offense needs to improve also. They need to come out sharp.
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"Not sure if UT's pressure is better, seeing that both opposing QBs got the hell beaten out of them by UT's defense."

I kid. I kid.


Sort of.


Not really. :)
 
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OGbabyaviVol said:
And we all know the holding penalties and PI penalties will start flying against us in the Florida game. That game we get constant penalties called against us while their DBs get away with murder!
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I think the opposite. SEC always wants multiple teams with chances for big bowl games and the playoffs. I think they know we have a shot at doing that so I actually think we will get a good game from the refs. We shall see!
 
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tnvols72 said:
Its hard to tell if the D grew up in the 2nd half. Pitt had a one legged QB but I liked the pressure they put on both QBs. In 2 weeks we will find out if they have improved any. I hope they have because we need them to be a good D. I hope they do not put AR back on the Heisman talk. The offense needs to improve also. They need to come out sharp.
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That's what she said?
 
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Vols4us said:
A couple of us on here have a VFL friend who was a high school and small college coach in his younger days. He worked some coaching clinics with Jimbo back in his day. He loves the guy, tried to talk him into coming to UT a couple of times before he went to aTm.

Not one time have I ever agreed with him when he starts defending him. 😂
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Probably my least favorite active coach
 
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Devo182 said:
Agree.

Would also help if a TE would emerge (easy middle passes). Can't wait for these new TEs to show up and/or the freshman to grow quickly. A dominating TE in this offense would also make us unstoppable.
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agree
I know he's not a TE but that pass to Walker Merrill over the middle against ball state was a thing of beauty. Merrill juked his guy right out of his shoes. Would like to see him more.
 
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Weezer said:
Not sure he'd leave Kansas in just year 2. I know he has previous ties to Nebraska, but the job is just so unstable. Nebraska has high expectations, and the job security is terrible. I'm sure they can offer a bigger contract, but is it worth the risk when you have job security? If they were in better shape, it would make sense, but given how Frost has left them, I think he's better off staying where he's at.
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Nebraska is a much better job than Kansas. But.. the expectations at Kansas are more tolerable. He may have an opportunity to coach in the SEC if he turns Kansas into a contender. I’d stay put.
 
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BelieveTheHeup93 said:
I think Banks is partially hamstrung with playcalling because of our inability to defend the pass. When 1 corner is essentially useless and both LBs aren’t very good in pass coverage it makes it difficult to call a great game. Hopefully our defense continues to improve this season though and we can get an actual idea on what we have with Banks in year 3
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You are harping on this as if you have an ax to grind with J Banks. He is experienced, athletic, and has defended the pass well in the past. So what changed to suddenly make him such a liability in pass coverage? You don't have to watch very much football to see LB's with far less athletic ability than Banks be successful in coverage. I'm just no buying what you're selling without a MUCH better case.
 
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We didn't see much of Walker against Pitt...that's interesting.

Saw Tillman, Hyatt, Bru, Keyton the most. I don't recall even seen Squirrel get many snaps. Maybe they wanted the bigger bodies in against the physical corners?

I mean I know people don't think of Tillman as a speed guy, but he went right by his guy quite a few times when they didn't try to get hands on him. Wouldn't surprise me at all if he's a 4.4 guy at the combine.
 
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The wife and I are going to Gatlinburg for a few days before the Florida game. I haven’t been there since childhood. We’re staying on the strip and within walking distance of everything. I’m needing some good restaurant recommendations, breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Feel free to recommend shops, bars, or attractions. I’m excited to check it out again.
 
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gordonr24 said:
The wife and I are going to Gatlinburg for a few days before the Florida game. I haven’t been there since childhood. We’re staying on the strip and within walking distance of everything. I’m needing some good restaurant recommendations, breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Feel free to recommend shops, bars, or attractions. I’m excited to check it out again.
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Applebees
 
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