Championship QB breaks down Crompton, Kiffin

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Great insight. Always have respected Todd and enjoy his call and when he eats out in the town they are in. Thanks for link and article.
 
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I'm really, really wondering what things these folks have discovered that JC can't do. As best I can tell, they're running the same patterns and plays that they were to start the season. He rolled out more vs UGA but that's always been in the playbook. Then to the surprise of some of the experts here... JC threw successfully, from the pocket, vs the best D in the country.

Can someone help me out with what part of the playbook has been discarded?
IMHO, it just took that long for the passing game to gel. UT had 4 WR's with significant experience. One was lost before the season. One missed fall camp. One was limited through fall camp. All three have missed significant time. All of this for a QB working with a thin receiving corps to start with.
 
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Good read, I must say I have always enjoyed listening to Blackledge call a game and he always finds an awesome place to eat.
 
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sjt18 said:
I'm really, really wondering what things these folks have discovered that JC can't do. As best I can tell, they're running the same patterns and plays that they were to start the season. He rolled out more vs UGA but that's always been in the playbook. Then to the surprise of some of the experts here... JC threw successfully, from the pocket, vs the best D in the country.

Can someone help me out with what part of the playbook has been discarded?
IMHO, it just took that long for the passing game to gel. UT had 4 WR's with significant experience. One was lost before the season. One missed fall camp. One was limited through fall camp. All three have missed significant time. All of this for a QB working with a thin receiving corps to start with.
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We now run amost no hard crossing patterns with few throws between the LB drop zones and DB zones. Minimize spots where JC will miss the LBs.
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Cromton looks like he's running the entire offense to me. He made throws from the pocket against Bama, something people before the game were saying he had trouble doing. I truly think he's just gotten more comfortable in the offense and the receivers are now helping him out. Probably a product of the staff and him getting more familiar with each other. Just think about the possibility's if these guys would have already had a season under their belts with each other.
 
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The line is blocking better, the receivers are finally healthy and running crisp routes and catching balls ( Suspending Brandon Warren sent a message), and Crompton has gained the confidence he needs to be a quarterback, that is trusting the oline and receivers. I think he was trying to hard before. Finally, it takes time for the game to slow down for a quaterback to make his reads and throw the ball to the right man in different coverages.
Also the coaches have done an outstanding job not listening to the fans and sending the right message to the team. As mentioned earlier, Brandon Warren probably had as much upside as any receiver we had but his attitude was hurting the team and he had to go. Lane put him on the road and wished him the best of luck. That sends a message quicker than anything. Nobody is greater than the team. I run a successful business and insubordination cannot be tolerated. It is like a cancer and will destroy morale quicker than a hiccup. Congrats to Lane Kiffin for doing an outstanding job. This from a Phil Fulmer friend and supporter.
 
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"Though it has been rough with ugly losses, Lane and that offensive staff have stuck with him (Crompton),'' Blackledge said. "They didn't make a knee-jerk reaction, and that does a lot for a quarterback. Despite what's being said on the outside, if the guys on the inside are still hugging your neck, it goes a long way.''
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I am glad Crompton seems to have turned it around. Sure, I was frustrated early on and said things like "Crompton stinks" etc. but I never questioned the coaches decision to keep him in. They are, after all, the coaches.

That being said, do you think it would've been a "knee-jerk" reaction if CLK had yanked Crompton during halftime of the Auburn game?
 
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Of course the Chiefs would pick the one quarterback who would not pan out in the NFL from that draft class. They haven't drafted a QB in the first round since. Still think Blackledge is one of the best on TV and is hands down better than those clowns on CBS.

Go Vols.
 
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BigPapaVol said:
We now run amost no hard crossing patterns with few throws between the LB drop zones and DB zones. Minimize spots where JC will miss the LBs.
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Thanks. I remember some of those patterns but you said "few" so I can buy it.
 
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Hey Griff, I'm glad you were able to spin off some of that venom from one of the other threads as well as show perspective on other writers...classy move!!! I have never heard Blackledge call a game but I will certainly listen for his next telecast when I am off for the next UT game...
 
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Blackledge does things the right way....as much integrity/objectivity as any former player/analyst I've been around
 
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Cartervol said:
Cromton looks like he's running the entire offense to me. He made throws from the pocket against Bama, something people before the game were saying he had trouble doing. I truly think he's just gotten more comfortable in the offense and the receivers are now helping him out. Probably a product of the staff and him getting more familiar with each other. Just think about the possibility's if these guys would have already had a season under their belts with each other.
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I would also add that possibly this staff knew how to teach him and corrrect his errors. Not only has the execution gelled, but the mental aspect as well. Something no previous sraff was able to do the previous four years. They also stuck with him and gave him time to learn what they were teaching instead of benching him every time he erred.
 
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