The Official #9 Tennessee @ #8 Ohio State Game Thread, 8:00 PM ET, ABC/ESPN

[ETV]

So OSU wins 42-17.

Nebraska beat UT in '97.....42-17.

Next year will feel just like '98!

 

[orangerush]

17 points, Heup your a genius

 

[FSUgothosed]

I think I agree with this. Or, his offense can only work with dynamic playmakers like Hooker and Hyatt

When you can’t block or hold the D-line it’s tough to win. Fans always look at the simplest ****. Oh know we lost, our coach sucks

 

[BreatheUT]

These first round game look like there are 4 teams too many in the playoffs.

 

[207 others]

What have the past 2 chants been against us? Didn't hear either

 

[cgrish]

Clemson would not beat the Vols. They have no defense and they no longer have a running game.

I don't think they would come close at Knoxville, but at Clemson I think they would beat us. We are not just a good road team for whatever reason.

 

[Hank Bukowski]

The officiating has been fine

You’re right. I posted that early. It hasnt affected the game at all as far as I could tell.

 

[BP4Prez]

I know the playoff committee isn’t supposed to consider the previous season when making the final rankings, but it’s hard for me to believe that this won’t be in their minds if we are on the edge of making it.

No one outside of TN fans are thinking about this past tomorrow

 

[RAVOL]

OSU has scored a TD every possession this half...great halftime adjustments in the biggest game in

 

[Volhoops]

Nobody is saying.
He has played some.

They said leg injury. Maybe never healed from Vandy game.

 

[Mid Tenn Vol]

Maybe it’s good to get embarrassed like this to end the season. We are soft as charmin. No resolve or leaders to keep these guys in it. Heupel needs to make some changes and we all know it.

I'd leave Banks and Martinez there..

I’m good with that

 

[207 others]

The heck are they chanting?

Plz someone answer this

 

[OrangeInKy]

Vaginitis apparently.

Look at you

 

[DD4ME]

Damn Damn damn

 

[cherokeeeVOL]

I think I’m done for a while. It’s not worth getting excited about it. Maybe I’ll hate watch against Georgia or something. That’ll show ‘em!

 

[RAVOL]

So OSU wins 42-17.

Nebraska beat UT in '97.....42-17.

Next year will feel just like '98!

I remember that beat down

 

[gr82batnvol]

After the abysmal play calling this year I believe we need to re-think calling Heupel some kind of offensive coaching savant.

Completely agree.

 

[GiveHim6InSC]

I’m a little shocked that he only had 6 yards…

Somebody said hamstring, but he didn’t look like he was hampered.
Somebody said flu, but he’s out there among everybody and playing.
Heupel completely avoided the question when asked at halftime why he wasn’t playing more.
We may never know.

 

[tnvols72]

Yes it is.

No its not when you have the same coaches who cant coach

 

[FSUgothosed]

Have to give them credit: they’ve got a good band.

They always do

 

[VolsSportsFan]

This might be our last playoff game for a WHILE.

Yeah, 12 whole months

 

[DEFENDTHISHOUSE]

I'd leave Banks and Martinez there..

Probably a good start. Ellerbe can join them too.

 

[SayUWantAreVOLution]

Agreed. If we don’t do something by the end of Nico’s term here. I’m seriously thinking he’s hit his ceiling.

I'd not be surprised, especially with his gutsy play tonight, if Nico doesn't get some (don't call it tampering) contact from schools needing a QB.

It can't hurt to ask is likely the way it is these days.

 

[Dergibvol]

I said it earlier. We need better OL, CB,WR and coaching.

Happy we won 10 games but this won't last

CB are actually one of our better spots on D. Safeties and lb are really hurting us.

 

[Lurker]

Was Sampson sick?

Hamstring according to game reports.