100% Defensive win

[VOLtaism]

I think UT had the more physical defense which was surprising. No reason to complain about the lack of offense since we got away with it on the road but, it has a long way to go to compete in the SEC. Those 2 turnovers were very costly.

 

[Clayton]

D improved and kept them in this game.

You mean after they lost their starting quarterback and had to play with a one legged quarterback and still took it to overtime? You’re looking at eight and four at best

 

[JCHateSteve]

We beat a ranked Kentucky last year

Does Kentucky really count though? I mean they're Kentucky.

 

[Jpcisco]

I hope so. It was a back up QB, although the defense is the reason they had to go to a back up QB. My concern is a mobile QB. That had two statues tonight. Offense has got to elevate. 2nd half Run game was crap.

Meh, I have zero concerns about the offense. It was an off night. Defense was a big bright spot. To have basically 3 back breaking turnovers and still win is rare (especially Tennessee). Defense was lights out after the first quarter. I dont care who the QB is, we have seen backups shred us in the past.

 

[DaddyChad]

We beat a ranked team in year 2. I am here for that.

Year 1. Last year was “year zero”.

 

[VolMack——————$]

Yes. I want to say they would've won with slovis but the truth is the reason he was out and the backup hobbling is because tenn beat them to a pulp.

Slovis was so close to getting picked off several more times. 2nd stringer actually didn’t put the ball in bad spots as Slovis

 

[Orangeglasses90]

Special teams needs to get their $hit together. Could have put this game to bed many times. A win is a win. Build and get better for SEC play.

 

[66volfan]

You mean after they lost their starting quarterback and had to play with a one legged quarterback and still took it to overtime? You’re looking at eight and four at best

You’re a riot I guess they showed up with crippled quarterbacks and had the genius game plan to settle for feild goal attempts on multiple trips to the red zone. Special teams and O hung the D out multiple times and they came thru more than not.

 

[C-south]

Tim Banks gets so much hate for no reason.

Without his defense, we don’t win today.

Or we don’t give up 80 yard td runs, 60 yard passes, 4th down conversions, and leave guys wide open all game. If we don’t hurt the starting qb and gimp up the backup it could’ve been a different outcome. A win is nice but everyone should be concerned and realize there’s a lot to work on. We looked bad and should feel lucky that we won.

 

[Allvols1996]

Meh, I have zero concerns about the offense. It was an off night. Defense was a big bright spot. To have basically 3 back breaking turnovers and still win is rare (especially Tennessee). Defense was lights out after the first quarter. I dont care who the QB is, we have seen backups shred us in the past.

Great points. Two special teams turnovers. You don’t win many of those.

 

[N.ohio vol]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Big win tonight my friend! Like I said glad to be on the right side of it! It was starting to feel like Purdue all over again.

 

[WoodsmanVol]

Tim Banks gets so much hate for no reason. Without his defense, we don’t win today.

That's because VN is infected with as faction of haters in general. You'll see them again soon enough.

 

[Jpcisco]

26 total pressures tonight, insane

 

[camp_steveo]

The defense gave up a few plays, but they came up with the stops when it was clutch time. Go Vols!

 

[Sarms58]

AB is looking great at LB

He is. I was down on him last year and figured we needed to upgrade there but he’s playing really well.

 

[OrangeBeachVol]

I never expected the O to tank and the D win it for us but sure glad they stepped up, and our FG kicker.

 

[BowlBrother85]

Or we don’t give up 80 yard td runs, 60 yard passes, 4th down conversions, and leave guys wide open all game. If we don’t hurt the starting qb and gimp up the backup it could’ve been a different outcome. A win is nice but everyone should be concerned and realize there’s a lot to work on. We looked bad and should feel lucky that we won.

Only gaining 186 yards and picking up 9 first downs in a home loss to Appalachian State is looking bad. Tennessee fans shouldn't feel lucky about anything after what this program has been through the last 15 years.

 

[Cartervol]

We played Pitt's game and somehow won. Ugly game and they made it that way on purpose. People have film on Tennessee now and better personal can slow this offense. Pitt's defense is pretty good.. We sorely need a power back though..

 

[C-south]

Only gaining 186 yards and picking up 9 first downs in a home loss to Appalachian State is looking bad. Tennessee fans shouldn't feel lucky about anything after what this program has been through the last 15 years.

What’s that word you use all the time? “Whataboutism”. Idgaf about app st or A&M or any other team

 

[Delmar]

Defense won this, offense will be fine. I'm REALLY encouraged by our defense after this one. If the defense can be good, the sky is the limit.

Heck if it can just be decent, we can win lots of games.

 

[Doberman]

We played Pitt's game and somehow won. Ugly game and they made it that way on purpose. People have film on Tennessee now and better personal can slow this offense. Pitt's defense is pretty good.. We sorely need a power back though..

Man, do we…..would be a game changer for us.

 

[BowlBrother85]

We sorely need a power back though..

Yes ... definitely.

 

[66volfan]

Or we don’t give up 80 yard td runs, 60 yard passes, 4th down conversions, and leave guys wide open all game. If we don’t hurt the starting qb and gimp up the backup it could’ve been a different outcome. A win is nice but everyone should be concerned and realize there’s a lot to work on. We looked bad and should feel lucky that we won.

So you’re saying if they don’t play aggressive defense, make their own breaks we lose. You agree with the post your arguing with then?

 

[fossilfiction]

We beat a ranked Kentucky last year

That is correct. Doesn't make my statement any less true. High-five for both being correct.

 

[C-south]

So you’re saying if they don’t play aggressive defense, make their own breaks we lose. You agree with the post your arguing with then?

The 80 run wasn’t aggressive D. The 60 yard pass wasn’t aggressive D. The 4th down conversions/td wasn’t aggressive D. The inability to cover a slant for decades isn’t an aggressive D.