Shoop: "Vols D Only Had 12 Really Bad Snaps"

[VolnJC]

He said he was pleased with 773 (think he meant 273) but long passes and bad penalties have hurt them in games.

 

[dduncan4163]

Shoop plays chess while his opponent plays checkers. The man is a guru

 

[Bassmaster_Vol]

I agree with most of what he has said. But there is no question that the DL has performed better and got more pressure on the QB in the second half than in the first. They dominated the 2nd half against VT and Florida

 

[Big Orange #1]

I am really pleased with the number "7", thats how many points were given up by our D in the 2nd half. Shoop is the man!

 

[BowlBrother85]

He said he was pleased with 773 (think he meant 273) but long passes and bad penalties have hurt them in games.

I assume most of those 12 involved Justin Martin?

 

[dduncan4163]

I have never seen a D Cord make better halftime adjustments. He feels an offense out then attacks. He uses a rope a dope strategy. He lays back and figures out the opponents tendencies then he wears their a**es out. His play calling is beautiful to watch.

 

[sjt18]

Shoop plays chess while his opponent plays checkers. The man is a guru

I think it will only get better as he learns his personnel.

 

[BowlBrother85]

I have never seen a D Cord make better halftime adjustments. He feels an offense out then attacks. His play calling is beautiful to watch.

The 2nd half was awesome... and no Sutton, JRM or Kirkland. Wow.

 

[dduncan4163]

The 2nd half was awesome... and no Sutton, JRM or Kirkland. Wow.

Yup 3 of his 4 best defenders on the sidelines and he shut Florida down with ease in the second half. The man is a genius

 

[scottchatt]

I think it will only get better as he learns his personnel.

His defensive scheme with the type of talent a GOOD Tennessee is capable of recruiting......this defense could be very, very scary in a couple of years.

I haven't seen enough from our offense to start talking about a playoff caliber team just yet, but the defense has showed periods of pure brilliance. And that is ultimately where shiny crystal footballs come from.

 

[ImportedVoL]

Yup 3 of his 4 best defenders on the sidelines and he shut Florida down with ease in the second half. The man is a genius

While I do think shoop is very good at what he does..much of the second half had to do with the players..JMHO

 

[Biopsyman]

Guy will be gone soon.. Enjoy it while it lasts..

 

[dduncan4163]

Guy will be gone soon.. Enjoy it while it lasts..

Yup he will be a HC by the end of 2017

 

[Remy]

I have never seen a D Cord make better halftime adjustments. He feels an offense out then attacks. He uses a rope a dope strategy. He lays back and figures out the opponents tendencies then he wears their a**es out. His play calling is beautiful to watch.

When it comes to college football defense, the guy has a beautiful mind.

 

[08Vol]

Guy will be gone soon.. Enjoy it while it lasts..

HC at Vandy or UK will be his next stop.

 

[Remy]

Yup he will be a HC BY THE END OF 2017

True, but he may not be cut our for that role, OR he may be getting better watching how others are succeeding as HCs. Tickled to death we have this guy through '17.

 

[KBVol]

HC at Vandy or UK will be his next stop.

I think he'll be more selective and hold out for better programs. Those 2 are where coaches go to die.

 

[Biopsyman]

HC at Vandy or UK will be his next stop.

Unless he is broke and is running behind on his mortgage.. Both jobs are graveyards or coaches

 

[VonVol]

I have never seen a D Cord make better halftime adjustments. He feels an offense out then attacks. His play calling is beautiful to watch.

I couldn't agree more. Kinda wish we would start out as strong. But you can watch the defense clearly adjusting. Our 2nd half numbers are pretty darn good. Wonder where we stand in the country in that regard. Points allowed in the 2nd half. I know in 2 games we only gave up garbage tds.

 

[VolnJC]

Unless he is broke and is running behind on his mortgage.. Both jobs are graveyards or coaches

Win or lose being a Power 5 HC is like hitting the lottery...win and you get a better job/raise or lose and they will pay you millions to go away

 

[praxite33]

His defensive scheme with the type of talent a GOOD Tennessee is capable of recruiting......this defense could be very, very scary in a couple of years.

Shoot man.. They already are.

 

[LittleVol]

Yup he will be a HC by the end of 2017

Nope. Some people just know what they're good at.

He's been a DC at Penn State... but never interviewed for any HC positions.

He's not going anywhere anytime soon. He'll still be here 5 years from now

 

[CMcEver]

Yup he will be a HC by the end of 2017

Personally, I don't think he has the personality to be a HC. I could be wrong, but in either case, I think he really enjoys being a DC, and is good at it.

 

[Remy]

Nope. Some people just know what they're good at.

He's been a DC at Penn State... but never interviewed for any HC positions.

He's not going anywhere anytime soon. He'll still be here 5 years from now

If you read some of the stories about him before the season started, he discusses how he saw a need to rehabilitate himself when he failed as a head coach. It's a pretty significant marker he is laying down he wants to give it another shot and IMO he'll get it. We'd love to keep the guy no doubt, but if he wants to HC again, good jobs opening end of next season he'll be able to pick and choose. Tickled he's not going to LSU fo' sho!!

 

[nagle]

While I do think shoop is very good at what he does..much of the second half had to do with the players..JMHO

so the coach isnt needed anymore?