Recruiting Forum Football Talk IX

[Vols2DaWall]

Losing season incoming.

Nobody is predicting a losing season. I responded to a post about our defense, which has not started off playing well at all. We’ve got to improve significantly on defense if we want to make a playoff run.

 

[MoCo_Vol]

I don’t see UGA matching 38 in any other conference game. Florida. miss state, Kentucky included. I’m not sure they even get 31

Probably have a shootout with Bama after their Bye. Texas is probably the only D that’s gonna really be able to stop them.

But most teams aren’t gonna score 38 on that defense, so Kirby won’t need his offense to score 38. And he’s more than happy to run the rock, eat clock & win 28-10 all year.

 

[SpringBokVol]

one thing is super clear, when Josh has a QB that can process his system well it’s game on for the offense.

The lulls are annoying but they happen. This offense relies on consistent execution. Getting derailed on 1st and 2nd down make it sputter.

 

[SpringBokVol]

We will absolutely without a doubt have the "best" loss in that scenario and it probably won't be close.

Good point

 

[NochNoch]

I’m not being miserable at all. For Wiltfong to post this after a loss is trying to spin some good PR for us. I’m saying this as a positivr

No, that DW is calling favors in part

 

[vol4eva]

Gilbert will be crucified but Mike Matthews has some of the worst hands for a receiver I’ve ever seen.

Matthew’s has to make that grab in OT. Yeah it was a half yard in front, but he’s a 5 star guy. Got to snag that

 

[UTK]

DJ Lagway is the worst QB in the SEC. Let that sink in. All that talent and potential. That’s how bad Billy Napier is lol

 

[Pepe_Silvia]

South carolina is the most fraudulent team in the top 25

 

[smokeyhuntsgators]

I’ll just leave this here(not my post just sharing it)..

“They’ll say it’s over for us in Athens. They’ll say it’s over for us on ESPN, but in Knoxville we know something different. Every commentator will take their shot at driving the Volunteer name into the ground. But the words of the many do not dictate the effort of the few.

What is done on the field—the fight to the last whistle, the spirit that refuses to be broken—cannot be erased. From the Alamo to overtime, Tennessee has always stood for a will that cannot be dominated. Tonight was no different. Those boys fought tooth and nail, and when the momentum faded, it only revealed another step to climb, another chance to sharpen what must be sharpened.

This is not the end. It is the first step on the road to becoming a greater version of ourselves. Defeat is not failure—it is opportunity. An opportunity to grow, to rise, to prove once again that Vol Nation is built on more than a scoreboard.

And Vol Nation is not just 11 on the field. It is not just the names on jerseys. It is 101,915 strong in Neyland Stadium, roaring together as one, and millions more who bleed orange from afar. That unity does not break with one loss. That fire does not go out.

The fight continues. The journey continues. And the Volunteers will rise again.”

 

[UTK]

Gilbert will be crucified but Mike Matthews has some of the worst hands for a receiver I’ve ever seen.

Crucifying anyone but tim banks is a waste of energy. 38 points should be a cruise win against that UGA offense.

 

[RandomUTfan]

I’m not being miserable at all. For Wiltfong to post this after a loss is trying to spin some good PR for us. I’m saying this as a positivr

Yes, but things could be much worse. Recruiting could be going poorly.

 

[UTK]

South carolina is the most fraudulent team in the top 25

Alex Golesh would like a word lmao

 

[RiseToTheTop]

South carolina is the most fraudulent team in the top 25

And they are #11


Never made sense.

 

[Wickman]

If anything good can come from this, maybe the boosters finally say screw it, we are gonna spend to beat these jokers.

 

[NochNoch]

Matthew’s has to make that grab in OT. Yeah it was a half yard in front, but he’s a 5 star guy. Got to snag that

I thought that watching it live but the replay made me change my tune. That ball didn’t need to be thrown that hard in that situation and it glanced off the fingertips of one hand

 

[SugarCC]

I didn’t realize it was that lopsided. Let’s blame the officials and leave our poor 12 year old kicker alone. I feel sorry for him.

Not unloading on Gilbert, most definitely not all on him; however, he MOST DEFINITELY has to make that kick, period

 

[MoCo_Vol]

one thing is super clear, when Josh has a QB that can process his system well it’s game on for the offense.

The lulls are annoying but they happen. This offense relies on consistent execution. Getting derailed on 1st and 2nd down make it sputter.

Yeah, call me a sunshine pumper but I did not expect Joey to put up 5 TDs and 350+ total yards on Kirby.

 

[Jackcrevol]

Good point

 

[Jackcrevol]

Not unloading on Gilbert, most definitely not all on him; however, he MOST DEFINITELY has to make that kick, period

His team HAS to run the ball, not get a procedure penalty, and then run the ball again. Should have given him a better position.

 

[Pepe_Silvia]

Alex Golesh would like a word lmao

Nah it's south carolina. They were ranked 10th last week when they might be the 10th best team in the SEC at best.

 

[Enki_Amenra]

48,782 days ago, enraged Georgia fans killed and ate their mascot after a loss.


Their mascot at the time was a goat but still.

Anyone have eyes on Smokey?

 

[Vols2DaWall]

Yes, but things could be much worse. Recruiting could be going poorly.

I think today was probably great for recruiting. Great environment, lots of explosive plays, etc.

These only go bad if you get blown out, etc

 

[Jackcrevol]

Anyone have eyes on Smokey?

Not currently, in JC. He's prob in a crate

 

[SmyrnaATLVolisback]

They should hire Banks.

Praying Venebles has a bad season some how with their schedule coming up and Banks finds a head coaching job. I can’t even imagine a Venebles defense and Heupel offense. Sheesh

 

[SpringBokVol]

Yeah, call me a sunshine pumper but I did not expect Joey to put up 5 TDs and 350+ total yards on Kirby.

same.

But if you told me that before the game no way I think we lose.