Scrimmage 2 Notes (Spring 2026)

#101
#101
VOLfrombama said:
The frustration with Mike is not just with drops, its drops in dire situations. He dropped a few sure TDs last year that could have changed the complexion of the game.

As far as Heup scoring regardless, I disagree. Points were at a premium against SEC competition with Milton and Nico.

in the 23 losses, UT scored 16 against Florida, 10 against Georgia, 7 against Missouri, and 20 against Bama. There were several wins with low scoring as well.

In the 24 losses, UT scored 14 against Arkansas, 17 against Georgia, and the 17 against OSU even though they were clearly the best team in CFB that season. They only eclipsed 30 once against SEC competition (Vandy). Non conference games were fine obviously.

In 25, the O with Aguilar made some strides so its easy to forget how many games were low scoring the previous two seasons when the O struggled to get over the goal line in league play that led to some bad losses. The D bailed them out in 24. Not so much in 23.
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40 points a game with a non power 5 QB who got on campus in late May is why I trust Heupel's offense implicitly. And then you can point to his offenses having 2500 yards rushing per year for his first 4 seasons. You can also point to the fact that his QB's average over 30 total touchdowns and under 6 interceptions PER SEASON. And that's with 5 different starting QBs in 6 years. The guys a bonafide QBs coach.
 
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#102
PlanetVolunteer said:
Yes, but Diego's was specifically for four years at the NCAA level and Jose got 3.

The Nashville judge granted the injunction, the Knox judge just didn't.
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No it wasn’t. Diego’s was for a 1 year waiver. That’s it. Joey got the same waiver. If Diego had been given more than that, Joey would have too. Laws aren’t applied to some individuals and not others.

Please understand the legal issues before complaining that they weren’t applied fairly.
 
#103
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MDsweetT said:
Nah for sure. This is a very unique situation. I hope whoever gets the job, holds onto it and excels. I also think if Faizon happens to start, GMac would bounce ✌🏾 especially as the older player. Idk if Faizon would leave if he was the backup.

I want what’s best for the team but I do think Faizon has more upside based on his physical traits and only being 17. If the competition is close, idk what Coach Heupel will do.
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MDsweetT said:
Nah for sure. This is a very unique situation. I hope whoever gets the job, holds onto it and excels. I also think if Faizon happens to start, GMac would bounce ✌🏾 especially as the older player. Idk if Faizon would leave if he was the backup.

I want what’s best for the team but I do think Faizon has more upside based on his physical traits and only being 17. If the competition is close, idk what Coach Heupel will do.
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I think Coach Hep will start the one he thinks will help us win the most games. He can not weaken the team by trying to appease either of them. You win the job or you don't.
 
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BruiserVol said:
Im not sure if I’m impressed that we have a TE that is the second fastest receiver or if I’m worried that we don’t have more receivers that are faster than him…
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Who said that I find that hard to believe? No way a TE is faster than Staley, Dodson, or King. I would hope basically all our WRs are faster than a player who has 25lbs on them.
 
#107
#107
VOLINVONORE said:
I think Coach Hep will start the one he thinks will help us win the most games. He can not weaken the team by trying to appease either of them. You win the job or you don't.
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No for sure. I’m not saying he’s going to not start the person he feels can win more games, but I truly believe it’s going to be a difficult decision. GMac has the slight experience advantage but Faizon has more upside.
 
#108
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MDsweetT said:
No for sure. I’m not saying he’s going to not start the person he feels can win more games, but I truly believe it’s going to be a difficult decision. GMac has the slight experience advantage but Faizon has more upside.
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With 9 SEC games we can't have a QB "growing into the job because of his upside." If Faizon can take the job and give us the best chance to win, it's his.

If not, we're not "playing for next year" as some suggested we do after we were out of the playoffs.

I don't doubt after a loss or two we'll see: just put in Faizon and see what he can do. It's dumb, but that's how some think here..... If we're not in the playoffs, we no longer care about our season.

Just wait. 2 losses in you will see it: Heupel's an idiot and should start the other QB.
 
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SayUWantAreVOLution said:
With 9 SEC games we can't have a QB "growing into the job because of his upside." If Faizon can take the job and give us the best chance to win, it's his.

If not, we're not "playing for next year" as some suggested we do after we were out of the playoffs.

I don't doubt after a loss or two we'll see: just put in Faizon and see what he can do. It's dumb, but that's how some think here..... If we're not in the playoffs, we no longer care about our season.

Just wait. 2 losses in you will see it: Heupel's an idiot and should start the other QB.
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I hear you. I mentioned initially that I think we’ll need both QB’s at some point to help win us games. Whether that’s through performance or injury. Obviously having a clear cut starter for the whole year is preferred.

But we’ve got a tough, tough 9 game schedule in the league. Just imo, I think we’ll see both in critical junctures/situations.
 
#110
#110
NighthawkVol said:
No it wasn’t. Diego’s was for a 1 year waiver. That’s it. Joey got the same waiver. If Diego had been given more than that, Joey would have too. Laws aren’t applied to some individuals and not others.

Please understand the legal issues before complaining that they weren’t applied fairly.
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the preliminary injunction would have essentially functioned the same way Diego's did because it was about violating anti trust laws. Our judge didn't grant it, his did. Our judge was concerned about setting a precedent in regards to JUCO eligibility. But they were essentially the same.

Therefore, our judge was not enough of a degenerate fan. Same goes for the NCAA lawyer for making a good case.

Not their most orange of days.
 
#111
#111
MDsweetT said:
We need iron to sharpen iron. He needs to earn the job. And we also need Faizon to get better and learn from his mistakes. Kid is still 17. I couldn’t imagine figuring out this offense at 17 while missing a lot of his senior year of HS 🏈

Reality is, we’re going to see both guys this season and both are just going to have to manage the game and make 3-5 key throws a game. Also, need our run game to pop and take pressure off the QBs.
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We’re not gonna see two qbs unless someone gets hurt or we’re up by 40
 
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VOLfrombama said:
The frustration with Mike is not just with drops, its drops in dire situations. He dropped a few sure TDs last year that could have changed the complexion of the game.

As far as Heup scoring regardless, I disagree. Points were at a premium against SEC competition with Milton and Nico.

in the 23 losses, UT scored 16 against Florida, 10 against Georgia, 7 against Missouri, and 20 against Bama. There were several wins with low scoring as well.

In the 24 losses, UT scored 14 against Arkansas, 17 against Georgia, and the 17 against OSU even though they were clearly the best team in CFB that season. They only eclipsed 30 once against SEC competition (Vandy). Non conference games were fine obviously.

In 25, the O with Aguilar made some strides so its easy to forget how many games were low scoring the previous two seasons when the O struggled to get over the goal line in league play that led to some bad losses. The D bailed them out in 24. Not so much in 23.
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Mike Matthews dropping a few balls is not the reason we lost last year
 
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Oldvoldad said:
He hasn't lived up to his hype. Too many critical drops and not enough tough catches made. It's not bizarre, it's a fan base with expectations of a guy that demanded more money.
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90% of players are demanding more money in the NIL era.

Criticizing him for something that’s completely legal now is silly.
 
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Heupel's Offseason Beard said:
40 points a game with a non power 5 QB who got on campus in late May is why I trust Heupel's offense implicitly. And then you can point to his offenses having 2500 yards rushing per year for his first 4 seasons. You can also point to the fact that his QB's average over 30 total touchdowns and under 6 interceptions PER SEASON. And that's with 5 different starting QBs in 6 years. The guys a bonafide QBs coach.
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100%. This is all true. People still doubting CJH offensive mind or ability to get QBs playing at a high level are confused. He has steadily evolved, improved, and added to his base offense every year since getting here. He is a top5 offensive coach in FBS and thats a pretty easy case to build objectively.

Then the Negas say he " is too loyal to his assistants, they will get him fired." He has replaced about 75% of his original staff by now...without being on the hot seat himself...including both Coordinators, Special teams coach, strength and conditioning, and nutrition staff. The staff is better for it too.
 
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PlanetVolunteer said:
the preliminary injunction would have essentially functioned the same way Diego's did because it was about violating anti trust laws. Our judge didn't grant it, his did. Our judge was concerned about setting a precedent in regards to JUCO eligibility. But they were essentially the same.

Therefore, our judge was not enough of a degenerate fan. Same goes for the NCAA lawyer for making a good case.

Not their most orange of days.
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Let me spell it out for those who can’t seem to do their own research:

1) the Pavia ruling was about giving all JUCOs a ONE YEAR WAIVER. it applied to Pavia. It applied to Aguilar. It applied to Kitzelman. It applied to every JUCO. Not just Pavia. If not for that ruling, Aguilar never would have played at UT. That ruling tremendously benefited Tennessee.

2) the Aguilar ruling was about wiping out ALL JUCO SEASONS as seasons that count against eligibility. In other words, it would have meant that a kid comes out of JUCO with all 4 years (5 with a redshirt) remaining. They were completely different legal issues. And the judge ruled correctly.

Stop whining that our judge wasn’t impartial enough. That’s not a judge’s job. Doing the right thing according to the law is the judge’s job. He did that.
 
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#118
#118
SayUWantAreVOLution said:
Thanks for this.

Any word about reported drops by receivers you recall?

I hate to ask but the kicker looked worse than Gilbert? And we sure it was the guy we signed and not a walk on or something?
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Receivers didn’t have drops. There were some errant passes that they tried to get a hand on but couldn’t.

The kicker looked like a blindfolded Gilbert.
Multiple misses from inside 30yds and a 50yd kick was about 5 yards short.

Honestly, I saw Aguilar and the team scrimmage at this time last year and was not impressed. We look better at nearly every position at this point.
9-10 wins shouldn’t be unattainable.
 
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RidinginaKamara said:
Receivers didn’t have drops. There were some errant passes that they tried to get a hand on but couldn’t.

The kicker looked like a blindfolded Gilbert.
Multiple misses from inside 30yds and a 50yd kick was about 5 yards short.

Honestly, I saw Aguilar and the team scrimmage at this time last year and was not impressed. We look better at nearly every position at this point.
9-10 wins shouldn’t be unattainable.
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9-10 wins for this tough schedule is a bold prediction but I appreciate the positivity.

There's a lot of time for the kicker to get holder differences or whatever under control and I hope he gets it sorted out. Missing frequently from inside 30 isn't acceptable.
 
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#121
#121
barrylee said:
Sounds good.

Even before spring practice began I was pretty pumped about our players. The only worry is QB. One of these guys may turn out to be really good but I just don’t see it, not this year at least.

And I’m 99% a sunshine pumper!
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They can’t be worse than Nico…. That’s what I keep telling myself
 
#123
#123
RidinginaKamara said:
Receivers didn’t have drops. There were some errant passes that they tried to get a hand on but couldn’t.

The kicker looked like a blindfolded Gilbert.
Multiple misses from inside 30yds and a 50yd kick was about 5 yards short.

Honestly, I saw Aguilar and the team scrimmage at this time last year and was not impressed. We look better at nearly every position at this point.
9-10 wins shouldn’t be unattainable.
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Geezus multiple inside the 30 and 5yrd short from 50?!?!? Did TN not look at this guy video before signing him out of the portal?
 
#125
#125
PlanetVolunteer said:
the preliminary injunction would have essentially functioned the same way Diego's did because it was about violating anti trust laws. Our judge didn't grant it, his did. Our judge was concerned about setting a precedent in regards to JUCO eligibility. But they were essentially the same.

Therefore, our judge was not enough of a degenerate fan. Same goes for the NCAA lawyer for making a good case.

Not their most orange of days.
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As I stated earlier, the best lawyer won in that decision.
 
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