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1. A very nice, solid way to start the season. UT needed this win bad and they got it. It was a really nice to see Tennessee on the football field and get a win.
2. I was happy with the defense. There needs some improvements obviously: The middle was wide open all day, some missed tackles. But a lot of pressure on Glennon and four turnovers. I can't remember when UT had a four turnover game against a BCS opponent. They were ball-hawking.
3. AND WE BLITZED A LOT!!! It was really nice to see and Glennon never found a rhythm. It hurt us down the middle of the field. The linebackers/safeties were out of sync. But I never have seen a UT team blitz so much. I love the corner blitzes.
4. Defensive Player of the Game: Eric Gordon. He's just a playmaker. He made some nice tackles, had a nice pass break up and made a nice pick. He just flies to the football. Great game for him.
5. To the offense. I know we had a nice yardage running, but almost 109 of that came from two plays, and 72 from Patterson. The line has to get a more consistent push. I was impressed with Marlin Lane though. Really nice performance from him.
6. Too many false starts. I know it's the first game, but can't have that. Other than that, not a lot of yellow on the field. 6 penalties, 35 yards won't kill ya most of the time.
7. Impressed with Patterson. He struggled in the second half (NC State got more aggressive with him) but he's going to have a bigger impact than I originally thought. I am blown away by his athletic ability. He can fly. Can't wait to watch him when he gets the playbook down.
8. Disappointed in the lack of touches for Rivera. It's really my only complaint for Chaney tonight. He's got to be a bigger factor in the pass game.
9. Offensive Player of the Game: I thought Bray played his most complete game as a Vol QB. He forced one throw tonight. There were three drops by my count. He took his checkdowns. He avoided sacks. He threw the ball out of bounds. Overthrew a couple guys, but really no big deal in the first game. Just was really happy with his performance.
10. Shout out to Matt Darr for a really nice game. He really did a good job tonight punting the ball and got great hangtime.
11. A really good win tonight. NC State is no slouch. That's an 8-9 win team IMO. Bray has fantastic, the run game gave us enough, and the D was really aggressive. On to Georgia State for a nice tune up to SEC play.
Go Vols!!! :hi:
2. I was happy with the defense. There needs some improvements obviously: The middle was wide open all day, some missed tackles. But a lot of pressure on Glennon and four turnovers. I can't remember when UT had a four turnover game against a BCS opponent. They were ball-hawking.
3. AND WE BLITZED A LOT!!! It was really nice to see and Glennon never found a rhythm. It hurt us down the middle of the field. The linebackers/safeties were out of sync. But I never have seen a UT team blitz so much. I love the corner blitzes.
4. Defensive Player of the Game: Eric Gordon. He's just a playmaker. He made some nice tackles, had a nice pass break up and made a nice pick. He just flies to the football. Great game for him.
5. To the offense. I know we had a nice yardage running, but almost 109 of that came from two plays, and 72 from Patterson. The line has to get a more consistent push. I was impressed with Marlin Lane though. Really nice performance from him.
6. Too many false starts. I know it's the first game, but can't have that. Other than that, not a lot of yellow on the field. 6 penalties, 35 yards won't kill ya most of the time.
7. Impressed with Patterson. He struggled in the second half (NC State got more aggressive with him) but he's going to have a bigger impact than I originally thought. I am blown away by his athletic ability. He can fly. Can't wait to watch him when he gets the playbook down.
8. Disappointed in the lack of touches for Rivera. It's really my only complaint for Chaney tonight. He's got to be a bigger factor in the pass game.
9. Offensive Player of the Game: I thought Bray played his most complete game as a Vol QB. He forced one throw tonight. There were three drops by my count. He took his checkdowns. He avoided sacks. He threw the ball out of bounds. Overthrew a couple guys, but really no big deal in the first game. Just was really happy with his performance.
10. Shout out to Matt Darr for a really nice game. He really did a good job tonight punting the ball and got great hangtime.
11. A really good win tonight. NC State is no slouch. That's an 8-9 win team IMO. Bray has fantastic, the run game gave us enough, and the D was really aggressive. On to Georgia State for a nice tune up to SEC play.
Go Vols!!! :hi:
