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[nashvol1]

Amazing how we went from top of the world to the team hates each other and we have to fire coaches.

A lot of us have wanted to fire 1 maybe 2 coaches.

 

[TheDeeble]

I think top DC’s were hesitant because they weren’t sure Heupel’s offense would work in the SEC. No we know it will.

I’d speculate it’s the opposite. Top DCs don’t want to come here because Heupels offense is quick scoring and always at the bottom of time of possession. Our defense will always be on the field. Makes a DC job harder to have a good looking defense when they’re always on the field, getting tired sooner, leading to increased yards and more points allowed than they would like.

 

[nashvol1]

Let’s just run 5 wide sets vs Vandy all game and Milton throw it as far as we can

Have fun…that should be the motto. Play backyard football and have fun. No more pressure, just play the game.

 

[mr.checkerboards]

I think you overestimate the abilities of the DBs on the team.

I think you overestimate SCAR Wideouts

 

[Smokey123]

Amazing how we went from top of the world to the team hates each other and we have to fire coaches.

To be fair people have talked about Banks and Martinez all season but it got shut down quickly because we were winning. Nobody is saying fire anyone else

People look for reason and excuses for a loss, we win and nobody is talking about what happened with Banks

 

[reVOLution33]

The Vols were in the playoff picture until 24 hrs ago.

Not because of our defense though!

 

[Ulysees E. McGill]

I’m sure someone has already said this about the Hooker injury, but if an SEC team can’t manage to prepare a playing surface that is safe for the athletes, they should have to forfeit the game. Absolute Busch league, bullsh!t, motherf#%!ing bastards to have that sorry a$$ excuse for a field. I already mentioned I was there and it was very obvious it was bad with the amount of turf flying up when someone planted.

Now, not to speak ill of the fallen, but my seats were in the end zone opposite their video board. So I had a good vantage point to see Hendons passes in relation to the intended receiver, and he was off. So sad for it end that way for him.

He was a little off...but still put 31 on the board in a little over three quarters...247 and 3tds is not a bad game by any standards. It just isn't a great one when you needed a great one just to stay in the game.

This loss was on the defense...players and staff.

Hendon shouldn't have to have a Heisman game every single game just to win.

 

[NMVol]

If Hooker isn’t taking the snaps then it probably won’t be a problem if Tillman plays.
Milton probably doesn’t ignore the rest.

Milton does not need to distribute the ball. Go long to Squirrel. That is all.

 

[nashvol1]

I’d speculate it’s the opposite. Top DCs don’t want to come here because Heupels offense is quick scoring and always at the bottom of time of possession. Our defense will always be on the field. Makes a DC job harder to have a good looking defense when they’re always on the field, getting tired sooner, leading to increased yards and more points allowed than they would like.

Combo of both. I think he has also shown this year that he can slow down to play complimentary ball when needed and we have a run game. Drive at end of half on SC was perfect.

 

[Jack Burton]

I’d speculate it’s the opposite. Top DCs don’t want to come here because Heupels offense is quick scoring and always at the bottom of time of possession. Our defense will always be on the field. Makes a DC job harder to have a good looking defense when they’re always on the field, getting tired sooner, leading to increased yards and more points allowed than they would like.

Josh Pate said Tennessee is a more desirable place to be now vs 2 years ago. That will help attract top quality assistants and coordinators.

 

[TheDeeble]

Combo of both. I think he has also shown this year that he can clown down to play complimentary ball when needed and we have a run game.

We’re currently 128th out of 131 teams in time of poss. That’s normal for a Heupel offense. Situational maybe they’ll slow it down for a series but over the course of the year our defense is asked more of than others.

 

[rocktopper16]

A 10-2 SEC blueblood should have no problem getting in a NY6 bowl. May end up playing Clemson in the Orange Bowl after all.

I want that matchup. Wish we could play the loser of Michigan/Ohio State.

 

[Smyrna ATL Vol]

Amazing how we went from top of the world to the team hates each other and we have to fire coaches.

Only Banks and Martinez. But I’ve been on that all year. I haven’t changed. Ha

 

[Ulysees E. McGill]

At least ‘24 to make a season like this one again. Nico will likely be the guy and ready to go. Gotta recruit the trenches and win in the portal this off-season and next.

Yeah...but at least we did better than we were supposed to this year...they blew my expectations away a month ago.

Next year is going to be tough...imo. I think we will be lucky to win 8 with everything we lose and this putrid defensive roster and staff. It is going to take a year or two for whatever talent we do get in recruiting this year to help.makr a difference.

 

[Aesius]

DCs who like playing aggressive should love Heupel’s offense. It’s okay if you give up TDs. Your only job is to get a few stops and win the turnover margin. A lot of room to gamble and take chances when the offense has your back.

 

[matt_mccoy19]

It is a shame how SCAR had a 2 td lead minimum so we couldn’t run the football, we were gaining at least 5 yards a pop when we ran it

 

[Ulysees E. McGill]

Doesn’t matter. Refs didn’t allow scar to score 63 points. Scar had 9 penalties to our 7….. we also got a very favorable whistle against BAMA. Complaining about the refs is ridiculous (unless it’s like the Gafney catch)

Yes they did...they held on every freaking play. I guarantee you a few well placed holding calls and they would have scored a lot less.

 

[tnvols72]

Let’s just run 5 wide sets vs Vandy all game and Milton throw it as far as he can

We can do that and Vandy will still score a lot of points

 

[InVOLuntary]

That’s not how any of this works. LSU scored 32 against Bama but 13 against us. Bama still has the better players on defense than we do.

But take this nonsense to the football forum where it belongs.

Banks would screw up the 85 bears. He sucks.

 

[Ulysees E. McGill]

Doesn’t matter. Refs didn’t allow scar to score 63 points. Scar had 9 penalties to our 7….. we also got a very favorable whistle against BAMA. Complaining about the refs is ridiculous (unless it’s like the Gafney catch)

Not one offensive holding call...come on man.

 

[GVol1966]

Milton does not need to distribute the ball. Go long to Squirrel. That is all.

Yep if it’s there, he has shown he will

 

[VolGee4]

Yes they did...they held on every freaking play. I guarantee you a few well placed holding calls and they would have scored a lot less.

There was a hold and block in the back on the same scoring play.

 

[Orange Studs]

That's the argument CJH will need to make-- he's holding us back from getting where we all want to go. IDT UT would be fundamentally opposed-- I just think they thought we're good for another year, and now we're not. I also suspect they thought a few guys might leave on their own and save UT from the firing and buyout cycle. And Banks might be glad to go if he had an offer elsewhere.

Not sure anyone would want him now. lol Were stuck it sounds like.

 

[nashvol1]

We’re currently 128th out of 131 teams in time of poss. That’s normal for a Heupel offense. Situational maybe they’ll slow it down for a series but over the course of the year our defense is asked more of than others.

Hence why I said combo of both.

 

[Newman]

Amazing how we went from top of the world to the team hates each other and we have to fire coaches.