Most important non-QB player Saturday?

[Nico ee-ah-MAH-LAY-ah-va]

I voted Arion because he needs to be on point stopping the run and pass. He is responsible for getting the D set and ready every play. He will need to play his best game for us to win.

Close second is a tie between the entire OL and MM + Brazzell.

 

[TNinSC]

Arion Carter, Josh Josephs, the three headed beast at RB, and the 12th man

 

[SaturdaysInKnox]

Ty Redmond is the easy choice I think. Being a true freshman, they'll target him early and often - if he can withstand that early onslaught of attention, the game will come easier to our defense.

 

[HollowaytoSeivers]

I voted for Matthews, but I feel like our passing game needs to be the difference. Aguilar and our receiving group need to make plays down the field to be effective. Deep attempts are great of course, but completions in the 15-25 yard range could put UGA on its heels and lead to a breakdown in another section of the Dawgs D.

 

[Bloodrunsorange27]

Ty Redmond is the easy choice I think. Being a true freshman, they'll target him early and often - if he can withstand that early onslaught of attention, the game will come easier to our defense.

I was going to say the same thing. Georgia will try to get their best WRs matched up on him as a true freshman. If he struggles, they will keep going at him. His ability to hold up at corner is a huge factor in the game

 

[Smokymtnbullet]

Joshua Josephs

He needs to live in their backfield!

 

[kong]

Lance Heard. I think his elite physicality in the run game will be a problem for the puppy dogs.

 

[Enki_Amenra]

Telander/Farooq

 

[AlsaceFreak]

Star Thomas. Running the ball effectively opens the PA pass. Id love to see the O run it down UGA-ly’s throat

My vote as well. Not to mention we will need some screen passes to our RB's if our receivers are being shutdown with their man to man coverage

 

[Heupel's Offseason Beard]

It's gotta be Mike. Tennessee can't get jammed at the line like they have in years past.

 

[Oldvoldad]

Whoever is the guy that we need to most dependably get pressure on the qb. Is that Josephs? Is it west? Carter? Bailey? Weathersby? Moi?

A Carter, Spillman and B Carter. All three need to be introduced to the QB in this one.

 

[VOLINVONORE]

Ty Redmond is the easy choice I think. Being a true freshman, they'll target him early and often - if he can withstand that early onslaught of attention, the game will come easier to our defense.

Redmond is from the Atlanta area and it would be specular for him to play a big role in beating Georgia. He has, so far, played very well for our defense. He has graded out better than any other Secondary player in the first two games. Love to see him have a great game along with his team mates.

 

[VolNGA1]

The head referee. Close games often come down to a call/no call at the end. I hope we don't get the guy that looks a lot like Gomer Pyle.

 

[xpsyclonex2002]

Not one specific player. We just need our receivers to show up and get separation. If they make us 1 dimensional, they beat the brakes off of us.

 

[UTvol1fn]

Josephs and West

 

[ZoeVol]

we need a good running game against doggies or this game probably won’t turn out well

 

[ZoeVol]

we need a good running game against doggies or this game probably won’t turn out well

A very close second factor is the front 7 on defense stopping dawgs running the ball. If both of these happen on Saturday, it will be likely a good outcome for the Vols.

 

[superdave1984]

I think it isn't one player that will have to be a difference maker, but our WRs have to step up and make plays. Same with our DBs. I think it is gonna come down to one or two plays in the game and whoever makes them, wins. Maybe it is a pick or a PBU at a critical time or a great catch to extend a drive or break a tackle to make a big gain. Aguilar isn't going to have all day to throw, and expecting the o-line to perform at an eleite level all game is foolish, so he will need the WRs to step up. Heupel is gonna have to bring some witches brew to the game too.

 

[UTwild82]

Sam Pendleton

 

[LouderVol]

on that list its got to be Perry. Georgia has controlled our run game, like no one else can, by mauling us on the line. got to have good OL play to have a chance here. and he is the youngest starter, I think, so its extra critical with him. and its not just the run blocking, but the pass blocking, and in the past penalties from the OL, particularly the OTs, have killed us in the past. need him to play clean.

We have enough good RBs, where I don't think it comes down to just Star's play. and Joey's run game should help take away pressure from the RBs.

kinda the same thing with Matthews, we have enough WR around him, and the TEs, where he isn't as critical as Perry will be.

Their offense will be efficient, but isn't scary. so defense doesn't concern me too much. of course this could be Gunner's heisman moment with how much I know.