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

[Memphisvol87]

Can’t believe we finally
Got a defense and we spent millions on a qb who apparently didn’t start last year for a reason. They need to run him and quit protecting him. Let him takes some hits and maybe he’ll settle down. Who cares if he gets hurt at this point. The team needs a qb who is a threat to throw and run.

 

[Creekcat]

No points on this next possession, game over.

 

[BleedOrange81]

It’s hard when they on the field the whole game. We have 2 first downs

Agree but turn and find the ball it’s simple coaching and the kids should know that as well.

 

[hatingbamaisawayoflife]

This is hard to watch

 

[brubaker]

Bama will blitz Nico now and he will fumble. He isn't too good at normal play, but a wreck when behind.. well pretty much a wreck against any good team all the time.. I was a big Nico fan..

 

[C-south]

At this point, let’s see what Gaston Moore can do.

Maybe he can underthrow a receiver and give them a chance.

 

[advancedrescue27]

Three straight runs coming

I hope so, I could use a laugh. Seriously would rather it happen then for them to “act” like they care and give just enough for my blood pressure to rise, only to bend over at the end

 

[Nointerduction]

I hope we can score on our next drive. I think if bama gets up 14 or 17 we are done.

 

[Proud Army Wife]

Y’all didn’t think Bama was going to score at all or something? I’m as frustrated but good lord some of these reactions are ridiculous lol.

 

[Flipdaddy]

Well at least we tied the first quarter

 

[Clad in Big Orange]

It’s hard when they on the field the whole game. We have 2 first downs

Defense played great but is gassed after one quarter. Its a major disadvantage of the system when the offense doesn’t work.

 

[87&91ALUM]

Only hold em so long and get called so many times. 7-0 Bama…13:01 second half. A lot of game left. A) Nico gotta get the ball to open receivers quickly and something they can catch, b) gotta stop with penalties, c) break some runs, d) pray our defense can hold them at 7 points.

 

[CPVOL]

He has to have great QB play. The offense is totally dependent on that.

And elite speed at receiver. We do not have Hyatt speed that also has a noise for the football.

 

[BJWeeks]

Got to be able to run the ball

 

[OrangeBeachVol]

Game over.

 

[tnvols72]

We know whats coming, run .run. take a shot.

 

[1974Vol]

We need a QB whose first name doesn't rhyme with overthrow!

 

[FlVols]

Cone on Vols. Wake up and let’s get score here. We believe!!

 

[BradstarVols]

If Nico doesn't get something going this drive might need to try someone else

 

[VolRage]

Ah come on, if he wasn't getting paid, we'd all be complaining then too.

True but the crazy NIL $$$ is expediting expectations for quality play.

Personally I think NIL $$$ should be performance based.

 

[utVolFanInVA]

For all those that keep saying the PI was BS, did you not see the replay that showed Carter clearly pulling on WR's jersey to slow him down so Carter could make a play on the ball? Refs have missed some calls but that was clearly PI. Quit your bitching and how about TN just sack up & play?

 

[Volunteer_Kirby]

I just want to see a competent drive in the first half

 

[JohnWardForever]

How is it? South Carolina, Kentucky, Vanderbilt are all finding ways to score in sec play and we can’t get more than 3 minutes time of possession so far. Stop making excuses. It’s sickening to watch us struggle this bad.

That's what I said. Tennessee is doing stupid chit. JUst like the last two games.

 

[The Original Fade]

And that’s being optimistic by giving us that the way this offense looks.

Counting on a pic 6 - should’ve clarified

 

[saxvol]

At this point, let’s see what Gaston Moore can do.

At this point I would be fine with that, couldn't hurt for a few series just to see.