Congrats from Montana

[Escape Goat]

Awesome, maybe now you can help them set up a football forum .:salute:

For real
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[Escape Goat]

Dil, I mean ditto

Volnation, I just stopped by to congratulate the city of Knoxville and the fans of Tennesse football on your win and the hospitality that was shown to us while down there. I for one had a great time in your state and although we were not able to witness all the pregame activities it was still a wonderful time. I can honestly say that me and my friends were not treated with any sort of disrespect while down there. Maybe a little fun banter but it was all in fun. Hell I met a lot of nice people and ended up spending a majority of my time with Vol fans. We even got invited back to watch the race in Bristol next August and we have decided to make that trip also. So again thanks for everything.

Obviously I wish the game was a little closer and wish we would not have turned the ball over, had a pick 6,gave up the flee-flicker, or gave up the 80 yard TD pass but its all part of the game. No excuses coming out of my mouth. We were definitely out played. I wish you guys the best and hope you dominate the SEC. I for one will be pulling for you!!! Good luck the rest of the season :hi::rock::good!:

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[xXRockyTopXx]

Hopefully some of the other Montana posters will post in this thread. No trolls from either side.

Game was pretty close to how I expected it to be. I predicted 41-13 in a couple of threads and it was close. In general, I thought our defense looked great against the run, but the secondary simply could not matchup against the Vols receivers, but we knew that going in. Classy comments from Dooley in regard to how Montana played the game, and how our Seniors stepped up on the defensive side.

On the offensive side, I believe that we found our quarterback in Jordan Johnson. I was very impressed how he handled himself tonight against a SEC opponent and he should have a long successful FCS career. I was surprised out TE's were not utilized more, but have no insight as to why that was, my internet signal kept dropping so I missed half the game. IMO, we should use Jordan Canada as our primary tailback.

I've not looked at the stats yet, but I think overall yardage & first down wise we did fairly well, perhaps better than I thought. I actually thought our defense would put us in better spots to score, and didnt expect the sustained drives.

Our special teams for returns and coverage sucked, just like last year. Nguyen fumbled 4 punt returns last year so I was surprised he was back there tonight, and sure enough he bobbled that first one after the 3 and out.

Congrats to Vol fans, you have a great fanbase - and I really hope you win 9+ games this year. Bray is going to be fantastic. Although you may be disappointed in how the game played out, please realize that we are not UT-Martin, and play in 1 of the 2 toughest FCS conferences in the country (earlier Big Sky foes Sac St beat Oregon State, and Eastern Washington had a chance at Washington).

I hope we both have long successful seasons. Good luck to all, and I'm remaining. Good chance I may move back to Knoxville area by end of year so you cant get rid of me that easily, if the trolls who want me gone...lol.

Thanks for the game from this Griz fan.

This game went about as I expected too. I was surprised by your LB's. They were much better than I though they would be and seemed to be all over the field. It seemed as though you guys were going to shut down the run at all cost and that got you in the end because it opened the passing game. Unfortunately it was a "pick your poison" kind of match and given the difference in skill at the positions you couldn't cover everyone. Good luck to you guys this year. You should do really well.

 

[Escape Goat]

if we're running it with 2nd and 3rd teamers (many of which were in their first college game ever) then I think we'll be ok

Eggzacklee
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[Ulysees E. McGill]

This whole "Vols ran up the score" stuff is bullsh.. : Montana Grizzlies Football and the FCS

Some posts about coach talking about the timeout on 4th down on his show and the coach not shaking Dooley's hand and other stuff

I really admire Montanas kids. They played with great heart and honor. Your HC and staff are a bunch of p>$$!es, and I hope someday you guys can get a coach who better reflects the character of your team. What a complete Jacque:shaking2:

 

[NCVolfan6593]

I could care less about how Montana feels about their beat down. I would be ashamed.

Yeah well, you SHOULD be ashamed. No class whatsoever. And for this small hand-ful of so-called Vols who want to talk about unclassy Montana fans...Well, that has nothing to do with the OP in this thread. So its his fault that some of their fans are jerks? No more than its my fault that you are one.

 

[Ordigger]

I really admire Montanas kids. They played with great heart and honor. Your HC and staff are a bunch of p>$$!es, and I hope someday you guys can get a coach who better reflects the character of your team. What a complete Jacque:shaking2:

Well I think some of us have thought this since he was hired. Another 7-4 season this year, and he will be hard pressed to keep his job I believe for that 3rd year. If Bobby Hauck keeps struggling at UNLV, maybe he will come back.

As for the running up the score chatter, that poster can be every bit as controversial as Alpha Griz has been on egriz & here. There are 9-10 posters over there that seem to want to be the alpha males. Like that on all boards.

 

[CFallsGriz]

""you obviously dont understand FCS football"" Your right! I like Big Boy Ball better!

The real "Big Boy Ball" includes a playoff, FYI. Digger was being complimentary of your team and acquiescing the fact that you're quite a bit more athletic in most aspects of the game, but that's still not enough for you. It's good that most Vol posters come on here and say thanks for showin up, and y'all are a great fanbase, etc. But there's still the few that that's not enough for; you need people to cowtow, unconditionally.

It's unfortunate that the vocal minority of Volnation posters tend to dominate the discussion, but I want to compliment Volnation, and say that everyone I've talked to that attended the game can't say enough good things about your fanbase and your gameday experience at Neyland. That is what opposing fans really take away--how you are on game day, in person--and you guys made everyone visiting feel welcome, so thanks for that. I planned to make the game but couldn't due to work constraints, but know that I would travel there in a heartbeat if the opportunity arose again, and I feel that most of you are great college football fans who really can appreciate the game and how it was intended be played, conference notwithstanding.

And to those of you still posting on eGriz, please stick around....you actually add something tangible to the discussion, and as far as I'm concerned, your thoughts on our season are welcome.

Thanks for a great "scrimmage," UT. Oh, and, PLEASE beat the gators!!!eace2: