The biggest question I have (and have no idea the answer)

[JoAllan]

Tennessee has JG, every game they “need” to run to open up the pass. They “should” stick with that plan tomorrow.

Georgia isn’t playing with a tride, true and tested QB......they “need” to run to set up the pass.....regardless. Neither coach wants their QB to screw up the game early.....especially because of their own dumb play calling or game plan.



Sry JG it is what it is. Unlike many I don’t think your terrible.....your just JG.

 

[WarDawg]

Both coaches really want to run the ball and establish it early, of course. Both want to rely heavily on the OL, of course. However, both are similar defensive coaches and will try their hardest to shut that down, again, of course.
So does one (or both) of the offenses try to open up the game with the pass to establish the run?
Because I have no idea what they should do, I'm worried Chaney will have the wrong gameplan. On one hand, he's been known to be a little pass happy, but on the other hand he knows how to call a good game and mix things up.
There is a very narrow window for them to get the offense going. They can't get down 14-0 with 1 first down after 1.5 quarters. So what concerns me the most is how they start the game.
Either way, if it doesn't work I will be mad haha. They'll be stubborn to be one dimensional and get nowhere running or they'll try to pass and JG will screw up. The margin of error is razor thin.

You're right.

For Vols to win, it would take JG dismantling the best Defense in the country with his arm.

FACT: Vols will NOT be able to run the ball consistently.

Georgia will give 1-on-1 match-ups on the outside daring JG to throw.

Will JG make mistakes? Will JG convert on 3rd downs? Will JG turn the ball over?

I think we already know the answer.

 

[LittleVol]

Both coaches really want to run the ball and establish it early, of course. Both want to rely heavily on the OL, of course. However, both are similar defensive coaches and will try their hardest to shut that down, again, of course.
So does one (or both) of the offenses try to open up the game with the pass to establish the run?
Because I have no idea what they should do, I'm worried Chaney will have the wrong gameplan. On one hand, he's been known to be a little pass happy, but on the other hand he knows how to call a good game and mix things up.
There is a very narrow window for them to get the offense going. They can't get down 14-0 with 1 first down after 1.5 quarters. So what concerns me the most is how they start the game.
Either way, if it doesn't work I will be mad haha. They'll be stubborn to be one dimensional and get nowhere running or they'll try to pass and JG will screw up. The margin of error is razor thin.

A couple of things to consider.
1) UGA can run more simple variation of their base defense. They have size inside speed on the outside. So they won't gamble.

2) UT has more big play ability at WR. So yes we have to take chances with that. Because then we will eat their front 7 alive running it out of the various formations.

UT is not very far behind in overall talent. UGA has been doing what UT is doing now, except for longer.

 

[Other_Guy]

You're right.

For Vols to win, it would take JG dismantling the best Defense in the country with his arm.

FACT: Vols will NOT be able to run the ball consistently.

Georgia will give 1-on-1 match-ups on the outside daring JG to throw.

Will JG make mistakes? Will JG convert on 3rd downs? Will JG turn the ball over?

I think we already know the answer.

I wouldn't say that he has to dismantle them but he has to play mistake free and make the necessary throws to convert key downs.
Meanwhile, Bennett can have a not so good day but if the ground game is decent and UT gives up some big plays like they have, their defense can still win them the game. Unfortunately, JG doesn't have that luxury. I don't see any scenario where he can play average and they win... unless the defense just tears Bennett up and the OL takes control for Chandler/Gray, which is unlikely.

 

[ABINGDON VOL FAN]

The Dbs won't know when and where the receiver will make his cuts, I can see a passing game being effective.

That is always the case, wet field or dry field. Historically It is more difficult to pass and catch the ball in rainy conditions. Certain Qb’s and receivers have a knack for doing well but most do not.

 

[ABINGDON VOL FAN]

A couple of things to consider.
1) UGA can run more simple variation of their base defense. They have size inside speed on the outside. So they won't gamble.

2) UT has more big play ability at WR. So yes we have to take chances with that. Because then we will eat their front 7 alive running it out of the various formations.

UT is not very far behind in overall talent. UGA has been doing what UT is doing now, except for longer.

I predict Hyatt will have a big play or two. A guy that fast cannot be shut down for a complete game. I hope he gets plenty of snaps. I believe we have good balance in our WR group and Ga will not be able to concentrate on a specific receiver.

 

[ABINGDON VOL FAN]

I get that, but will Kirby take the chance with the inexperienced QB against Pruitt, especially if it's raining and they know UTs DL isn't exactly world class?

Thjey will be world class tomorrow.

 

[swampfoxfan]

That is always the case, wet field or dry field. Historically It is more difficult to pass and catch the ball in rainy conditions. Certain Qb’s and receivers have a knack for doing well but most do not.

The ability of the Db reacting with slippery footing gives advantage to the offence. As for the running game our bulldozers must have more HP than their bulldozers. And then it is a straight ahead run game favoring big bruising backs not the quick cut type we have. But either way its go Vols time.

 

[Dudleys87]

Both coaches really want to run the ball and establish it early, of course. Both want to rely heavily on the OL, of course. However, both are similar defensive coaches and will try their hardest to shut that down, again, of course.
So does one (or both) of the offenses try to open up the game with the pass to establish the run?
Because I have no idea what they should do, I'm worried Chaney will have the wrong gameplan. On one hand, he's been known to be a little pass happy, but on the other hand he knows how to call a good game and mix things up.
There is a very narrow window for them to get the offense going. They can't get down 14-0 with 1 first down after 1.5 quarters. So what concerns me the most is how they start the game.
Either way, if it doesn't work I will be mad haha. They'll be stubborn to be one dimensional and get nowhere running or they'll try to pass and JG will screw up. The margin of error is razor thin.

At some point Chaney and Pruitt will have to put it in JGs hands and know without any doubt he will make the right decision.
He will have to make quality throws to keep them on their toes and lean on the run game.
I fully expect Chaney to think outside the box and maybe rely on JG a little to much. As with past experiences if things do not hit early in the run game he tends to bail on it and throw it all on the QB whomever it may be at the time. He needs to trust it a bit more and know that eventually its going to pop.
There wont be any of those typical throws where the ball magically finds Palmer because JG throws it up in the air. If he does that Tennessee is in big big trouble.
Put him in reasonable situations with good down and distance and he can make plays.
I believe hes finally got an OL who can protect the edges.
are they perfect no but they have the talent to be better than Tennessee has had in a long time.
Other than that someone has to make a play. Someone has to come up big in a key moment and set Tennessee apart.
I hope it is Palmer.
I would like nothing better than for him to solidify himself as Tennessee #1 in todays game.
That being said if Bennett wants to throw late over the middle and ToTo pick it to seal the win that would be great too.


They know what it takes to win from the way they practice.
Can they put it all together and win a big game though.

 

[37620VOL]

I've always liked talking a play action shot on the first play if the game.

 

[hUTch2002]

Yep. Nothing special about any pass play calling with JG. Like I said, the passing playbook with JG is like a bourbon stained napkin with some drunken scribbling on it which you thought was a hot chicks phone number but turns out you just doodled a bunch of veiny weiners.

Speaking from experience on that one?

 

[savannahfan]

I get that, but will Kirby take the chance with the inexperienced QB against Pruitt, especially if it's raining and they know UTs DL isn't exactly world class?

Not sure. (actually have no idea!) But, having seen how poorly our backside has been preforming, personally I would take the chance. If he does and it backfires he still has the comfort of knowing he has a really great (maybe the best) defense to overcome most any mistake by his QB.

 

[ABINGDON VOL FAN]

The ability of the Db reacting with slippery footing gives advantage to the offence. As for the running game our bulldozers must have more HP than their bulldozers. And then it is a straight ahead run game favoring big bruising backs not the quick cut type we have. But either way its go Vols time.

Wr’s also have to deal with the slippery turf when they are making cuts. A wet field almost always favors teams with a stronger running game. The passing game is almost always compromised to some degree.