The Official #11 Tennessee vs. #7 Alabama Game Thread, 3:30 PM ET, ABC

[Smackdaddy46]

Whoever scores more points will win this game

 

[patrick]

When their defense knows your QB can’t hit WRs, then they stack the box against the run.

Whatever - the offense is inept.

 

[alavolfan]

His lack of confidence is affecting the entire offense.

 

[Orangeslide]

Gotta go after this QB.

 

[Carl Pickens]

Nico just needs to settle down and put a little more air under the long throws…… and the receivers need to catch the damn catchable balls

 

[RockyTop140]

This is ultimately the problem with Heupel and the Vols.

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Bama is able to run efficiently right now. We have got to find a groove on offense. Our defense will be gassed in the 2nd quarter if we don’t step it up

 

[sjsmith87]

Heup and Halzle are calling a great game, setting up game-breaking plays. Just gotta hit those throws. Need a couple scores before the half.

 

[Clad in Big Orange]

This is ultimately the problem with Heupel and the Vols.

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QB has to be so efficient if not it’s ugly

 

[advancedrescue27]

What a waste of 8 million. Guarantano 2.0

Go ahead, prove me wrong

That’s a scary thought, felt like Guarantano was here for a decade too

 

[OrangeVolMan]

I mean today


Because I've seen 2 drops from upperclassmen Wr...and 2;over thrown by a RsFr QB making his 8th start and 1st against Bama .but sure. He should be perfect

Why do you continue to defend Nico. Be honest.

 

[MeanOrange]

I’ve said all week, we have to use his legs. He needs to add that dimension. We have to get some rhythm going.

That's a problem. I think Nico does not like to get hit.

 

[Dergibvol]

please put mike matthews in the game. Or webb or Nimrod. Give Squirrel and Brazzell a break. They've had their chances.

Nimrod can't cacth

 

[alavolfan]

Whoever scores more points will win this game

 

[njvols]

He's so close it's sickening

I don’t think he’s actually that close. Not that he can’t het there

 

[vavolfan6]

I’ve said all week, we have to use his legs. He needs to add that dimension. We have to get some rhythm going.

Yes, we need to roll him out. Get him to think less by him running. But we continue to put the pressure on his shoulders.

 

[Voljayton]

Defense playing great and the Oline is doing a good job. Nico actually hits a long one and we'll win this thing.

 

[BleedOrange81]

please put mike matthews in the game. Or webb or Nimrod. Give Squirrel and Brazzell a break. They've had their chances.

That’s one thing I just don’t like about heupel. He is to loyal to a certain few. Give these young guys a chance. What do you have to lose Coach

 

[cherokeeeVOL]

I’ve said all week, we have to use his legs. He needs to add that dimension. We have to get some rhythm going.

I don’t get why they’re not doing it or he’s failing to read it properly. He was so dynamic in the open field against Iowa. I keep waiting for that to return. I know it’s Iowa but still…

 

[Orange931]

I hope this isn’t the 3rd game in a row where we don’t score in the first half.

 

[patrick]

The last drive if Nico wouldve read the play right and kept the ball he had an easy 10 plus

Should have

Could have

Would have.

The offense is inept and has been since we started SEC play.

 

[NEO]

If Nico was simply on scholarship then it’s fair to give him time but when the man is being paid millions he is expected to be elite. Plenty of elite QBs have had bad lines and not overthrown wide open receivers.

 

[Volfan2012]

Heupel went for it on fourth down on like our own ten in one game, but wouldn't got for it there.

 

[barney]

we've put their offense in bad situations a lot. We have got to capitalize on offense.

 

[whodeycin85]

Stop making damn excuses. He’s our QB and our coach is starting him in the sec. He needs to perform at a median level or hit the damn bench. Plain and simple.

I missed you out there...where do you play...? Otherwise you could sniff the Jock of any player out there..so I'll trust Huepal and Nico over a arm chair coach

 

[VOLINVONORE]

1 big play and I think our offense will snap out of this funk

We have have had at least TD plays called but not executed