"Never waste a failure."

[OneVolNation]

First allow me to preface this by saying I enjoyed today's game despite the final outcome because I love the Tennessee Vols, players, staff, admin, fans, school, state, I just bleed orange. I trust the coaches and was encouraged by so many things I saw as signs of improvement out there on the field today. So this comes from a place of love and is just the opinion of a fan of Tennessee football, nothing more. I figured if I noticed it that maybe it would be a worthwhile discussion topic to see if others saw it the same way or had a different take.

I heard somewhere that Coach Saban said to never waste a failure.

Today we had plenty of mistakes to learn from so that we don't repeat them. Those are the kinds of valuable learning experiences that can help turn some would-be future losses into future wins instead if we'll determine to learn from them. That's good news and reason for positive outlook going forward to the next game as opportunities to improve those weak areas.

Here are four that seemed to really cost us today, how they cost us, and what can be done to fix the problem so that we can improve future performance.

Mistake 1 : Don't arm-tackle. Consequence: Failure to wrap up and tackle resulted in 59 yard score against us. Solution: Wrap up and shoulder tackle. Don't arm tackle.

Mistake 2: Don't shoot yourself in the foot with undisciplined penalties. Consequence: Multiple penalties resulted in extended drives and points otherwise not scored. Turned what was otherwise a much closer game into a humiliating beat down. Solution: Be more alert to when the ball actually moves and don't cross the LOS early.

Mistake 3: Don't let your assigned receiver get past you and catch the ball before you turn to see where the ball is. Consequence: Got burned for scores and many passing yards on several plays. Solution: Keep your man or coverage area in front of you and stay between your receiver and the end zone without letting him past you.

Mistake 4: Don't give up ground. Consequence: Running backwards or side to side horizontally resulted in lost yardage. Solution: Run through the hole straight north and south to daylight while you can to get as much yardage as possible.

I'm sure there were things I missed, but those were the four that seemed to stick out to me like a sore thumb enough that I wanted to post them while still fresh on my mind.

What did you see?

 

[37L1]

We are going to have many more failures not to waste.

 

[rdl2k7]

First allow me to preface this by saying I enjoyed today's game despite the final outcome because I love the Tennessee Vols, players, staff, admin, fans, school, state, I just bleed orange. I trust the coaches and was encouraged by so many things I saw as signs of improvement out there on the field today. So this comes from a place of love and is just the opinion of a fan of Tennessee football, nothing more. I figured if I noticed it that maybe it would be a worthwhile discussion topic to see if others saw it the same way or had a different take.

I heard somewhere that Coach Saban said to never waste a failure.

Today we had plenty of mistakes to learn from so that we don't repeat them. Those are the kinds of valuable learning experiences that can help turn some would-be future losses into future wins instead if we'll determine to learn from them. That's good news and reason for positive outlook going forward to the next game as opportunities to improve those weak areas.

Here are four that seemed to really cost us today, how they cost us, and what can be done to fix the problem so that we can improve future performance.

Mistake 1 : Don't arm-tackle. Consequence: Failure to wrap up and tackle resulted in 59 yard score against us. Solution: Wrap up and shoulder tackle. Don't arm tackle.

Mistake 2: Don't shoot yourself in the foot with undisciplined penalties. Consequence: Multiple penalties resulted in extended drives and points otherwise not scored. Turned what was otherwise a much closer game into a humiliating beat down. Solution: Be more alert to when the ball actually moves and don't cross the LOS early.

Mistake 3: Don't let your assigned receiver get past you and catch the ball before you turn to see where the ball is. Consequence: Got burned for scores and many passing yards on several plays. Solution: Keep your man or coverage area in front of you and stay between your receiver and the end zone without letting him past you.

Mistake 4: Don't give up ground. Consequence: Running backwards or side to side horizontally resulted in lost yardage. Solution: Run through the hole straight north and south to daylight while you can to get as much yardage as possible.

I'm sure there were things I missed, but those were the four that seemed to stick out to me like a sore thumb enough that I wanted to post them while still fresh on my mind.

What did you see?

You should be a football coach. You make it sound so simple. I'm sure all of the coaches forgot to tell them not to jump off sides. If only you were there!! Such sage advice. Run up field, wrap up tackles, etc. Since they were coached to the opposite, your words will surely be the difference.

 

[OneVolNation]

You should be a football coach. You make it sound so simple. I'm sure all of the coaches forgot to tell them not to jump off sides. If only you were there!! Such sage advice. Run up field, wrap up tackles, etc. Since they were coached to the opposite, your words will surely be the difference.

If you think at least minimizing if not eliminating glaring recurring mistakes is only a matter of telling them not to do it, then you are missing the mark with more than just that smart aleck attitude.

 

[rdl2k7]

If you think at least minimizing if not eliminating glaring recurring mistakes is only a matter of telling them not to do it, then you are missing the mark with more than just that smart aleck attitude.

Then what is it? you have claimed that Pruitt couldn't get them to do it. What coaching technique/words would you use to make the outcome different. Pruitt missed something and you have the answer. Teams jump off sides as they win the superbowl, teams winning the superbowl miss tackles. What exactly is that coaching technique we are all missing? I'm not being a smart ass, I will just say it's real easy to sit in your chair and think you have the answers because it's easy to yell "AWW HELL NO!" I'm saying you're full of BS. No sarcasm intended.

 

[Mightyvol]

Tennessee isn't a good football team. CP has his work cut out for him in both coaching and recruiting. A very good season will be 6/6.

 

[OneVolNation]

Then what is it? you have claimed that Pruitt couldn't get them to do it. What coaching technique/words would you use to make the outcome different. Pruitt missed something and you have the answer. Teams jump off sides as they win the superbowl, teams winning the superbowl miss tackles. What exactly is that coaching technique we are all missing? I'm not being a smart ass, I will just say it's real easy to sit in your chair and think you have the answers because it's easy to yell "AWW HELL NO!" I'm saying you're full of BS. No sarcasm intended.

Then it's ironic, because you're the one spouting BS. You falsely accused me of making a claim that I never made. You're going off on a tangent arguing with some straw man you invented that said something I didn't say at all. Stop trying to put words in my mouth. I already anticipated such a knee jerk reaction and included a preface to preemptively cover that so that there wouldn't be any confusion or excuse for such fallacy.
I said I trust the coaches and was encouraged by positive signs of improvement. Reread it since you somehow jumped to a conclusion based on something I didn't say and then painted some kind of image of me sitting in a chair and yelling "AWW HELL NO!" or whatever malarkey you conjured. What's "easy" is to slap a label on someone based on a false assumption of your own making while claiming they said it. You saw what habits were identified, the consequences, and the solutions clearly delineated. Do we pretend they weren't observed and not discuss football in a football forum dedicated to discussing football because it's unsettling to your delicate sensibilities? No. If you want answers from me, you sure as hell won't get them with that disrespectful attitude. If this isn't the forum to discuss Tennessee Vols football, which is the right one?

 

[TitanicVolz]

Tennessee isn't a good football team. CP has his work cut out for him in both coaching and recruiting. A very good season will be 6/6.

It's really that simple,learning experience for everyone.I mean the dude said 3 months ago this be the worst team he field while he was here.Some ppl just have way to high expectations for a team went 0-8 in Sec play.

 

[TN Outlaw]

You should be a football coach. You make it sound so simple. I'm sure all of the coaches forgot to tell them not to jump off sides. If only you were there!! Such sage advice. Run up field, wrap up tackles, etc. Since they were coached to the opposite, your words will surely be the difference.

Really man?

 

[rdl2k7]

Then it's ironic, because you're the one spouting BS. You falsely accused me of making a claim that I never made. You're going off on a tangent arguing with some straw man you invented that said something I didn't say at all. Stop trying to put words in my mouth. I already anticipated such a knee jerk reaction and included a preface to preemptively cover that so that there wouldn't be any confusion or excuse for such fallacy.
I said I trust the coaches and was encouraged by positive signs of improvement. Reread it since you somehow jumped to a conclusion based on something I didn't say and then painted some kind of image of me sitting in a chair and yelling "AWW HELL NO!" or whatever malarkey you conjured. What's "easy" is to slap a label on someone based on a false assumption of your own making while claiming they said it. You saw what habits were identified, the consequences, and the solutions clearly delineated. Do we pretend they weren't observed and not discuss football in a football forum dedicated to discussing football because it's unsettling to your delicate sensibilities? No. If you want answers from me, you sure as hell won't get them with that disrespectful attitude. If this isn't the forum to discuss Tennessee Vols football, which is the right one?

I'm not spouting BS. You posted that water is wet basically. Even teams played. An all american showed what one player can do to elevate a team. I don't want your answers. I already know that water is wet.

 

[OneVolNation]

Then what is it? What coaching technique/words would you use to make the outcome different. What exactly is that coaching technique we are all missing? No sarcasm intended.

Minutes later...

I don't want your answers. I already know...

No doubt.

 

[njvols]

I was encouraged with our run game but disappointed JG never kept it...he was open on boot legs. And didn’t throw it long.

Biggest disappointment was DL play. They better clean that up quick.

 

[OneVolNation]

I was encouraged with our run game but disappointed JG never kept it...he was open on boot legs. And didn’t throw it long.

Biggest disappointment was DL play. They better clean that up quick.

I was impressed with JG. He really stepped it up. He was in the zone most of the game. The first half he had more completions than Grier and with fewer attempts.

 

[norriscraftbasser]

First allow me to preface this by saying I enjoyed today's game despite the final outcome because I love the Tennessee Vols, players, staff, admin, fans, school, state, I just bleed orange. I trust the coaches and was encouraged by so many things I saw as signs of improvement out there on the field today. So this comes from a place of love and is just the opinion of a fan of Tennessee football, nothing more. I figured if I noticed it that maybe it would be a worthwhile discussion topic to see if others saw it the same way or had a different take.

I heard somewhere that Coach Saban said to never waste a failure.

Today we had plenty of mistakes to learn from so that we don't repeat them. Those are the kinds of valuable learning experiences that can help turn some would-be future losses into future wins instead if we'll determine to learn from them. That's good news and reason for positive outlook going forward to the next game as opportunities to improve those weak areas.

Here are four that seemed to really cost us today, how they cost us, and what can be done to fix the problem so that we can improve future performance.

Mistake 1 : Don't arm-tackle. Consequence: Failure to wrap up and tackle resulted in 59 yard score against us. Solution: Wrap up and shoulder tackle. Don't arm tackle.

Mistake 2: Don't shoot yourself in the foot with undisciplined penalties. Consequence: Multiple penalties resulted in extended drives and points otherwise not scored. Turned what was otherwise a much closer game into a humiliating beat down. Solution: Be more alert to when the ball actually moves and don't cross the LOS early.

Mistake 3: Don't let your assigned receiver get past you and catch the ball before you turn to see where the ball is. Consequence: Got burned for scores and many passing yards on several plays. Solution: Keep your man or coverage area in front of you and stay between your receiver and the end zone without letting him past you.

Mistake 4: Don't give up ground. Consequence: Running backwards or side to side horizontally resulted in lost yardage. Solution: Run through the hole straight north and south to daylight while you can to get as much yardage as possible.

I'm sure there were things I missed, but those were the four that seemed to stick out to me like a sore thumb enough that I wanted to post them while still fresh on my mind.

What did you see?

WV receivers running free all game.

 

[IPleadInsanity]

First allow me to preface this by saying I enjoyed today's game despite the final outcome because I love the Tennessee Vols, players, staff, admin, fans, school, state, I just bleed orange. I trust the coaches and was encouraged by so many things I saw as signs of improvement out there on the field today. So this comes from a place of love and is just the opinion of a fan of Tennessee football, nothing more. I figured if I noticed it that maybe it would be a worthwhile discussion topic to see if others saw it the same way or had a different take.

I heard somewhere that Coach Saban said to never waste a failure.

Today we had plenty of mistakes to learn from so that we don't repeat them. Those are the kinds of valuable learning experiences that can help turn some would-be future losses into future wins instead if we'll determine to learn from them. That's good news and reason for positive outlook going forward to the next game as opportunities to improve those weak areas.

Here are four that seemed to really cost us today, how they cost us, and what can be done to fix the problem so that we can improve future performance.

Mistake 1 : Don't arm-tackle. Consequence: Failure to wrap up and tackle resulted in 59 yard score against us. Solution: Wrap up and shoulder tackle. Don't arm tackle.

Mistake 2: Don't shoot yourself in the foot with undisciplined penalties. Consequence: Multiple penalties resulted in extended drives and points otherwise not scored. Turned what was otherwise a much closer game into a humiliating beat down. Solution: Be more alert to when the ball actually moves and don't cross the LOS early.

Mistake 3: Don't let your assigned receiver get past you and catch the ball before you turn to see where the ball is. Consequence: Got burned for scores and many passing yards on several plays. Solution: Keep your man or coverage area in front of you and stay between your receiver and the end zone without letting him past you.

Mistake 4: Don't give up ground. Consequence: Running backwards or side to side horizontally resulted in lost yardage. Solution: Run through the hole straight north and south to daylight while you can to get as much yardage as possible.

I'm sure there were things I missed, but those were the four that seemed to stick out to me like a sore thumb enough that I wanted to post them while still fresh on my mind.

What did you see?

You saying they did not know this before kickoff? Seen the same thread after every loss but none of these factors ever seem to get addressed. Fall practice would have been a great place to start!

 

[OneVolNation]

You saying they did not know this before kickoff? Seen the same thread after every loss but none of these factors ever seem to get addressed. Fall practice would have been a great place to start!

Oh, I honestly don't know if these were known areas of weakness before kickoff or just first game jitters. These were just four areas that seemed to me as a fan, to leap out as particularly painful mistakes that cost us. That seems to be a double-edged sword with a young team. Plenty of upside with plenty of room for improvement.

 

[IPleadInsanity]

Oh, I honestly don't know if these were known areas of weakness before kickoff or just first game jitters. These were just four areas that seemed to me as a fan, to leap out as particularly painful mistakes that cost us. That seems to be a double-edged sword with a young team. Plenty of upside with plenty of room for improvement.

Yes, we lead the league in room for improvement! Hopefully we will actually, you know, improve this time.

 

[OnlyGodForgives]

Then what is it? you have claimed that Pruitt couldn't get them to do it. What coaching technique/words would you use to make the outcome different. Pruitt missed something and you have the answer. Teams jump off sides as they win the superbowl, teams winning the superbowl miss tackles. What exactly is that coaching technique we are all missing? I'm not being a smart ass, I will just say it's real easy to sit in your chair and think you have the answers because it's easy to yell "AWW HELL NO!" I'm saying you're full of BS. No sarcasm intended.

Another display of needless bad blood between two correct posters. They did all those things wrong and will again next week and the week after that. No coach on the planet could purge them of fifteen years of bad technique. The next batch of recruits who were passed over by the likes of Alabama, Georgia, Ohio State, Florida, Clemson, et al. will continue to make the same mistakes because that's who they are, good enough to be the leavings of the elite. And it's ok. Tickets will still be bought, donations dutifully paid, and fat carci spread on defenseless couches that never asked for this. But it's all a wonderful diversion, right?