Beating USCe

[sjt18]

Just a little research on the Gamecocks.

UT and USCe are very similar statistically on D. Both would say their D's have improved over the course of the year.

USCe however averages 7 ppg more and about 50 ypg more. The difference in the two O's is rushing O.

UT has to generate offense to win this game. To keep the run game open, they have to push the ball down field in the passing game. They have to hit the hot reads and force USCe's LB's to cover.

Kind of makes me sick to say this... but QB play will be huge factor in this game.

 

[GAVol]

It's all about figuring out ways to scheme around Javon Kinlaw. That guy caused problems for UGA and Florida.

 

[Gixxerj90]

Just a little research on the Gamecocks.

UT and USCe are very similar statistically on D. Both would say their D's have improved over the course of the year.

USCe however averages 7 ppg more and about 50 ypg more. The difference in the two O's is rushing O.

UT has to generate offense to win this game. To keep the run game open, they have to push the ball down field in the passing game. They have to hit the hot reads and force USCe's LB's to cover.

Kind of makes me sick to say this... but QB play will be huge factor in this game.

We probably will want to pass the whole game instead of running which is our bread and butter....i see the vols winning by a touchdown

 

[MoodyVol]

JG plays, UT loses.

How I wish it weren't that simple.

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

As far as defensively, per NCAA.com we are 49th in total defense and they are 69th. Our defense has improved pretty significantly imo. SC is a tough team but I feel like if we play like we have the last 3 weeks, we can definitely win.

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

We probably will want to pass the whole game instead of running which is our bread and butter....i see the vols winning by a touchdown

if we can run on Bama, we can run on SC. I don’t think we have been running enough.

 

[Gixxerj90]

if we can run on Bama, we can run on SC. I don’t think we have been running enough.

Our dline has improved a lot over the weeks....i dont see our offense putting up the points to beat ut tho....we stall too much

 

[njvols]

As far as defensively, per NCAA.com we are 49th in total defense and they are 69th. Our defense has improved pretty significantly imo. SC is a tough team but I feel like if we play like we have the last 3 weeks, we can definitely win.

Pretty much says where we're at...ranked a respectable 8th in SEC in D...we can't score to keep up w/ D. For as much as I think we're improving in alot of areas, I don't have a good feeling about this game...at all...

 

[Proud Army Wife]

I kinda see this as a replay of the miss state game. An ugly drawn out physical game coming down to who's defense plays better. Both offenses are questionable and we're pretty evenly matched. Some creative plays on offense and creative coaching will make the difference. We'll see. GBO!

 

[Proud Army Wife]

Our dline has improved a lot over the weeks....i dont see our offense putting up the points to beat ut tho....we stall too much

Likewise, battle of the defenses coming up.

 

[Vfl2407]

JG plays, UT loses.

How I wish it weren't that simple.

If BM plays, we win.

 

[MoodyVol]

If BM plays, we win.

If BM finishes the game, there is a good chance.

 

[Vfl2407]

JG plays, UT loses.

How I wish it weren't that simple.

Our offense went from a genuine rocket scientist at the helm to a bottle rocket dud.

 

[sameolvol]

If BM plays, we win.

Yep. 'Would've made bama sweat to the last play, too. We can whip USCe IF Maurer can stay in the game, IF the chickens make more mistakes than the Vols, IF the backside of our D doesn't blow coverage on long passes, and IF JG remains a spectator for the entire game.

 

[MoodyVol]

Our offense went from a genuine rocket scientist at the helm to a bottle rocket dud.

You realize that I am in no way disagreeing with you?

 

[Vfl2407]

You realize that I am in no way disagreeing with you?

Yep. I was just trying to show the cerebral difference between Dobbs and JG without being mean.

 

[MoodyVol]

Yep. I was just trying to show the cerebral difference between Dobbs and JG without being mean.

Wait, when did Dobbs enter the conversation I was having?

 

[sjt18]

Yep. I was just trying to show the cerebral difference between Dobbs and JG without being mean.

I didn't catch that until you explained it.

 

[bornbleddinorange]

JG plays, UT loses.

How I wish it weren't that simple.

This x 1000

 

[vollygirl]

It's all about figuring out ways to scheme around Javon Kinlaw. That guy caused problems for UGA and Florida.

So we need to Kylin Hill South Carolina?

 

[sjt18]

I'm looking forward to whatever hints we may get from the practice report.

 

[82_VOL_83]

It's all about figuring out ways to scheme around JG.

Fify

 

[1Volnation]

JG plays, UT loses.

How I wish it weren't that simple.

Your young words are wise grasshopper.

 

[BootheelVol]

No turnovers. SC forces Turnovers. Hopefully the weather wont be a factor. If it does, I like the way our offensive line has been playing. Neyland Stadium needs to get loud.

 

[KBVol]

If BM plays, we win.

Doubt he plays. And if he plays, he won’t last long based on his 3 starts this year, all 3 of which he was knocked out of early.