'25 Recruiting forum: Official Georgia vs Tennessee Pre-game/Game Thread

[TN-POSSUM]

Lagway throwing pics.

 

[SoilVol]

Some of yall just need to admit that you don't like Heupel. Just say it out loud. You don't like that he's not from the south, or that he doesn't run a pro style offense, or you don't like that he is awkward in front of the camera and would rather have a mouthy head coach like Kiffin. Whatever it is, some of y'all just need to admit that you just don't like him and you use every single minor issue or mistake he makes as a reason to trash him and his team.

This team was picked to finish 7th-11th in the SEC this year and dealt with a ton of fallout this offseason. We had NO BUSINESS winning this game with the amount of inexperience on the field, but we almost did because of great coaching. Growing pains happen. Live with it and get ready for next week. Long season ahead.

This ^^

Also, the hatred of Banks.... he's one of the best defensive minds in the country.

I don't think people realize how hard it is to call defense in modern football. The game is geared towards offense.

 

[Enki_Amenra]

Yeah, we shouldn't drop. Really, we should climb in the rankings, but we all know how this story goes.

 

[NMVol]

Coaches had 'em in a position to win. Team's gotta make plays.

 

[Orange_Crush]

Some of you are undervaluing our offense too. We just put 41pts on a coach who is considered the greatest defensive mind actively coaching. We did it with a QB no one had ever heard of 3.5months ago.

We get our D back up to power and we're going to the playoffs.

I knew I liked you for some reason.

 

[TN-POSSUM]

Yeah, we shouldn't drop. Really, we should climb in the rankings, but we all know how this story goes.

Refs...

 

[Enki_Amenra]

Lagway throwing pics.

No talking about other games! Can't you see we're in an existential crisis in here?!

 

[Aesius]

I'm not a Falcons fan but this felt like a lesser version of 28-3.

Atlanta was in FG range to win it and went backwards, then lost in OT. Similar vibes. But with how badly Gilbert missed that, I think he might have shanked a 25 yarder.

 

[TN-POSSUM]

No talking about other games! Can't you see we're in an existential crisis in here?!

Don't be so insecure




*I don't even know what thread I'm posting in!

 

[MemphisVol3]

I can tell you one thing. After today, Kirby sure as isht doesn’t want to play us when we’re healthier. He knows we had them beat until we didn’t. If we see them again in the playoff or SEC championship, I think we beat them.

 

[Enki_Amenra]

I just don't understand why some of your are so torn up when you also said we're an 8-4 team.

 

[Enki_Amenra]

Don't be so insecure




*I don't even know what thread I'm posting in!

, me neither.

 

[Smokey123]

Staley also dropped a huge play in OT. We may not have to settle for a FG if he doesn’t drop it

 

[SoilVol]

I'm not a Falcons fan but this felt like a lesser version of 28-3.

Atlanta was in FG range to win it and went backwards, then lost in OT. Similar vibes. But with how badly Gilbert missed that, I think he might have shanked a 25 yarder.

I mean the same thing happened against Bama in 22 but we made that kick (barely).

 

[Aesius]

I mean the same thing happened against Bama in 22 but we made that kick (barely).

We didn't go backwards though.

 

[Midas]

Force an inaccurate pass, didn't work. Even if you hadn't done that that ball was to the corner of the end zone. A safety isn't getting over there in time.

Yes I know the logic but like I said they were getting back there anyways the drive before that and Redmond was struggling so shore up the weakness in that critical spot. I feel like Farooq back there and lining up more towards hash closest to wherever Redmond is at and he could have maybe made it. If not eff it play 2 high and go man there. Plenty of our pressures were off a 4 man rush this game.

 

[Pepe_Silvia]

Staley also dropped a huge play in OT. We may not have to settle for a FG if he doesn’t drop it

Wasn't that matthews?

 

[SoilVol]

Joey throws his first pick in Urnge. Does not have a great game.

Defense rattles their QB; field position a premium this game.

Max Gilbert becomes a Vol legend. Go ahead FG with under 2 minutes.

Defense holds them on last drive, forcing a 4th and long that sees a pass sail high and gets picked.

20-17 Pandemonium.

So close

 

[TN-POSSUM]

, me neither.

I'll let the mods work it out. That's what they get paid for.

 

[Smokey123]

I just don't understand why some of your are so torn up when you also said we're an 8-4 team.

lol exactly. Some were even saying 7-5. I got flamed for saying this was gonna be the best team Heupel has had… and it’s clear we are

 

[Enki_Amenra]

Coaches had 'em in a position to win. Team's gotta make plays.

Bottom line.

 

[Smokey123]

Wasn't that matthews?

I thought it was 14 not 4 but you may be right

 

[Heupel's Offseason Beard]

And if we want to be at a championship level, we need to be a bit better than just over .500

Nice googling lol. I love when Negavols check my claims and get mad that I was right. Thats what happens when you bring facts to a discussion. And maybe thats true but what do you expect the roster to look like when we have had reductions to our scholarship, official visits, football budget, communication with recruits etc from the NCAA Sanctions over the last 5 years? Were you guys not around during the Dooley and Butch years? This coaching staff is a blessing and y'all are just ungrateful.

 

[SoilVol]

This may look like the 2022 Bama game. May look like the 2023 Bama game....

I think we run out to an early lead but the Bulldogs grind their way back in with the run game, testing our depth and strength at DT. Joey throws his first pick of the season.

But Vols hang on in the final minutes to win an instant classic.

34-27

I was so
dang
close

 

[Pepe_Silvia]

I thought it was 14 not 4 but you may bMatthew's?

Idk i think the broadcast crew said Matthew's but they might have been wrong.