1 play every 18 seconds

[VFLCodyGBO]

That’s where we were Thursday. 88 play in 26:07 which is just shy of 18 seconds per play from start to finish. That’s crazy speed.

 

[TennesseeTarheel]

A bane on an old man's bladder.

 

[Berry4Heisman14]

And our QB still had 140 yards passing

 

[BruisedOrange]

Our first two drives of the game averaged a play every 15 seconds. That's preparedness!

And only 5 penalties for 45 yards in a season opener, while running 88 offensive plays? Much, much improved over last year!

 

[wmcovol]

Our first two drives of the game averaged a play every 15 seconds. That's preparedness!

And only 5 penalties for 45 yards in a season opener, while running 88 offensive plays? Much, much improved over last year!

I watched a lot of teams self destruct on offense today, penalties, unforced turnovers, etc. Vols execution early was sharp as was the defensive play for the most part.

 

[McDad]

CJH's goal is to run a play in 10 seconds. There were many times our team was set well before 10 seconds. We snapped at 10 seconds a lot. Very encouraging considering it is the first game. Minimal penalties is also a good sign. We have a good coach. I hope his coaching translates to wins this season and a stronger program overall.

 

[Hacksaw]

As long as we're listing positives, seeing a Vol defense make halftime adjustments was really cool, too.

 

[McDad]

As long as we're listing positives, seeing a Vol defense make halftime adjustments was really cool, too.

this may be wishful thinking but i think we tackled better than we have seen in years, too.

 

[Impossible Girl]

And our QB still had 140 yards passing

Kentucky has new transfer QB and new OC and seemed to have no issues. 400 yards passing. Vol fans wanting to stick their fingers in their ears and pretend this isn’t a major problem.

 

[bigl3327]

People aren't taking into account that the offense fell apart when Cooper Mayes went down in the 2nd qtr. He may not be our best offensive lineman, but he was the most important one because he makes all the calls at the line for blocking assignments. I hope his injury isn't serious, but it may be a blessing in disguise because we will be more prepared now.

 

[supersmo18]

Watching the game from the stands, I thought it was comical that the chain gang had trouble at times getting set before we clicked off another play. Those guys got their exercise…

 

[Johnnyreb#VFL]

In this type of offense, you have to stay ahead of the sticks. When they got into 1st and 15 or 2nd and 12, etc they almost always went 3 and out and had to punt.

 

[ACvol3]

Kentucky has new transfer QB and new OC and seemed to have no issues. 400 yards passing. Vol fans wanting to stick their fingers in their ears and pretend this isn’t a major problem.

Yeah, we should do something about it!!! Wait….

 

[BruisedOrange]

People aren't taking into account that the offense fell apart when Cooper Mayes went down in the 2nd qtr. He may not be our best offensive lineman, but he was the most important one because he makes all the calls at the line for blocking assignments. I hope his injury isn't serious, but it may be a blessing in disguise because we will be more prepared now.

Adding to your point, in the 2nd quarter BG started waiting for us to set our offense before they called in their defense from the sideline.

But this coaching staff made successful adjustments during halftime to neutralize that.
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Off topic, but I came away very impressed with BG's quarterback and coaching--especially considering how many freshmen they were playing! Hope they do well this season.

 

[onevol74]

this may be wishful thinking but i think we tackled better than we have seen in years, too.

Great point. Chavis’ teams always poorly tackled at the beginning of the season.

 

[Fightmaker]

I’m not complaining about any part of our game really, other than the QB holding the football all day without taking off if he can’t find an open man. It was maddening and will hurt us if not addressed.

 

[Remy]

The old speed up offense was unique when it first came about a few years ago. Like all gimmicks (recall the goofy signs Chip Kelly's Oregon team utlized and other programs copied for a time?) defense catch up and account for them. The hurry up make their tongues hanging out offenses are as doomed as the triceratops. We're already seeing it across the college football landscape as so many have picked up the gimmick it's not all that effective any longer. UT has a history of hanging on to what used to be successful (utilizing the single wing when most had moved to the T offense, how great was the Fulmer/Bama offense Pruitt put on the field) while everybody has stuff for it figured out and has moved on, Heupel hanging his hat on the gimmick that worked a few years ago is just par for the course IMO. Chip Kelly dumped the gimmicks and figured out he has to put bigger faster meaner players on the field if he wanted to compete.

 

[GetEmVols]

And our QB still had 140 yards passing

Look at the rushing yards though. I get it though, people like to focus on the negative,

 

[FïreBall]

People aren't taking into account that the offense fell apart when Cooper Mayes went down in the 2nd qtr. He may not be our best offensive lineman, but he was the most important one because he makes all the calls at the line for blocking assignments. I hope his injury isn't serious, but it may be a blessing in disguise because we will be more prepared now.

This. My biggest concern is depth for this team. I hope all stays healthy this season. I appreciate all men in orange and are giving this team their all! GBO!

 

[Ratvol]

I found out that if I took a sup of an adult beverage, I‘d miss a play. Gotta drink faster.

Go VOLS

 

[ftsandersvol]

Our first two drives of the game averaged a play every 15 seconds. That's preparedness!

And only 5 penalties for 45 yards in a season opener, while running 88 offensive plays? Much, much improved over last year!

The team looked a lot more disciplined than last year. I was impressed by the lack of false starts, especially it being the 1st game and a whole new scheme. We also didn't give up a bunch of free yards jumping offsides all the time.

 

[Iam4utalways]

It was nice scoring on our opening drive of the game and to start the 2nd half.

When is the last time that happened?

 

[savannahfan]

In this type of offense, you have to stay ahead of the sticks. When they got into 1st and 15 or 2nd and 12, etc they almost always went 3 and out and had to punt.

AS IT IS WITH ANY OFFENSE!!!

 

[CAVPUT]

Even BG knows how to deal with it. Just have guys hit the turf feigning an injury or cramp. Pretty simple to slow things down. I'm sure we'll see a lot of it going forward.

 

[BruisedOrange]

I found out that if I took a sup of an adult beverage, I‘d miss a play. Gotta drink faster.

Watch responsibly.