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1. When the three ring circus of our passing game doesn't start well, shift to an opportunistic ground game, mixing in some passes to our tight ends. That works. And wow, what a day for Eric Gray! 246 yards and 3 TDs on 25 carries. Breakout.
2. I think maybe we saw Bituli's successor and To'o To'o's buddy for 2020 and beyond: Freshman Roman Harrison (#30) with the early 2nd qtr sack! Also, how about Kivon Bennett coming on strong on the DL?
3. Chris Weinke with some really good QB whispering on the sideline during the 1st and early 2nd quarters. Brought JG's head back where it needs to be. We don't want to lose Chris this off-season, he's a good QB coach.
4. Yet another team-leading running back made largely ineffective by our defense. Kentucky's Bowden & Rodriguez, Mizzou's Rountree, now Ke'shaun Vaughn of Vandy. Our front seven are mostly young, but they are stout. Bright future ahead.
5. Really nice to see Marquez and Jauan get into the game before it ended. They're both a pleasure to watch play (but ouch on the stomp, Jauan!). JG's no slouch when he's delivering it to them, either.
6. Winning season! 7-5, 5-3 in SEC play. That's not supposed to be extraordinary for our program, but given the last few years--and how this season started--we'll happily take it. Here's hoping we close strong in a good bowl, and set ourselves up for something special in 2020.
Go Vols!
2. I think maybe we saw Bituli's successor and To'o To'o's buddy for 2020 and beyond: Freshman Roman Harrison (#30) with the early 2nd qtr sack! Also, how about Kivon Bennett coming on strong on the DL?
3. Chris Weinke with some really good QB whispering on the sideline during the 1st and early 2nd quarters. Brought JG's head back where it needs to be. We don't want to lose Chris this off-season, he's a good QB coach.
4. Yet another team-leading running back made largely ineffective by our defense. Kentucky's Bowden & Rodriguez, Mizzou's Rountree, now Ke'shaun Vaughn of Vandy. Our front seven are mostly young, but they are stout. Bright future ahead.
5. Really nice to see Marquez and Jauan get into the game before it ended. They're both a pleasure to watch play (but ouch on the stomp, Jauan!). JG's no slouch when he's delivering it to them, either.
6. Winning season! 7-5, 5-3 in SEC play. That's not supposed to be extraordinary for our program, but given the last few years--and how this season started--we'll happily take it. Here's hoping we close strong in a good bowl, and set ourselves up for something special in 2020.
Go Vols!
