Pepe_Silvia
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Offense - C-
Had a performance typical of this season: start on fire and then play lacklusterly in the 2nd half. Scoring on the first play from scrimmage was huge, as was scoring just before half to give us a 24-7 lead going into the locker room. In the second half, the receivers did not look focused, dropping several well-thrown balls that would have kept drives alive. The offense seemingly came alive in OT and got the win.
Defense - C+
A pretty typical performance here, also. The first half performance was nearly flawless, but then the defense almost collapsed in the second half. Despite that fact, I was impressed by how the defense stood tall after EA's second INT gave KY the ball on our side of the field. The D also held KY out of the endzone near the end of regulation, sending the game into OT. And in all honesty, the D received very little help from the offense in the second half.
Special Teams - B+
Overall, a very good performance. KR and PR coverage was very good all game. DL continues to struggle with long kicks, making 1 out of 2, both from beyond 45 yds. DR was pretty well contained all day. Finally, in what I think was the play of the game, the SP blocked a potentially game-winning KY FG in OT.
Coaching - B+
Cutcliffe's choice for first play of the game was great, catching KY off guard and scoring a quick TD. I don't think Fulmer "played not to lose" in the second half (a change of direction for him); the offense just didn't execute the plays very well in the second half. I also want to pat Fulmer on the back for his decision to go for it on 4th and 3 late in the 4th quarter in KY's side of the field. It was a gutsy call and would have been successful had it been executed properly.
Overall - C+
Although it is disappointing that we couldn't close this game out in regulation, we still beat a good KY team playing its best game of the year. I feel very confident going into the SECCG against a good - but very beatable - LSU team.
GO VOLS!
Had a performance typical of this season: start on fire and then play lacklusterly in the 2nd half. Scoring on the first play from scrimmage was huge, as was scoring just before half to give us a 24-7 lead going into the locker room. In the second half, the receivers did not look focused, dropping several well-thrown balls that would have kept drives alive. The offense seemingly came alive in OT and got the win.
Defense - C+
A pretty typical performance here, also. The first half performance was nearly flawless, but then the defense almost collapsed in the second half. Despite that fact, I was impressed by how the defense stood tall after EA's second INT gave KY the ball on our side of the field. The D also held KY out of the endzone near the end of regulation, sending the game into OT. And in all honesty, the D received very little help from the offense in the second half.
Special Teams - B+
Overall, a very good performance. KR and PR coverage was very good all game. DL continues to struggle with long kicks, making 1 out of 2, both from beyond 45 yds. DR was pretty well contained all day. Finally, in what I think was the play of the game, the SP blocked a potentially game-winning KY FG in OT.
Coaching - B+
Cutcliffe's choice for first play of the game was great, catching KY off guard and scoring a quick TD. I don't think Fulmer "played not to lose" in the second half (a change of direction for him); the offense just didn't execute the plays very well in the second half. I also want to pat Fulmer on the back for his decision to go for it on 4th and 3 late in the 4th quarter in KY's side of the field. It was a gutsy call and would have been successful had it been executed properly.
Overall - C+
Although it is disappointing that we couldn't close this game out in regulation, we still beat a good KY team playing its best game of the year. I feel very confident going into the SECCG against a good - but very beatable - LSU team.
GO VOLS!
