The Official #18 Tennessee vs. Kentucky Game Thread, 12:00 PM ET, SEC Network

[BreatheUT]

With what I just saw, I can't believe this team isn't 0-4. If we played SC today, they would have beaten us like government mules. Right now this team looks as bad as 2017.

I have to agree with this post. I just don't like what I see from this program. JG is not the only problem but it seems like when we are in a game, it's his mistakes the continually takes us out of it.

We spotted them a 17-0, (I know Shrout's interception led to 3), then you come out and get a 3 and out to start the 3rd quarter with your SENIOR QB. The kid just doesn't have it.

 

[EODVOL]

Stoops is excellent given what he has had to work with....develops and game plans well.....wow

Not hard to scheme against a team that can't throw the ball. They almost beat us last year with a WR playing QB. Those who are objective and put passion aside would have known we would lose this game.

 

[TheDeeble]

That pick was JG anticipating, pre-snap, that the LB would cheat up, to pick up the RB dump. Well, he didn't. INT TD.

This is just a generic pic. But we avoid throwing the ball in the shaded out area. I'm sure they don't trust him to read the defense and make an accurate throw. We're taking away a good percentage of playing field because it's too dangerous of a pass for our qbs.

 

[Twinsbornoncampus]

Well there is a brite side to this. What is it you may ask. There is no reason now to not play the QB with the most upside. JG has lost what confidence he had and Shrout whatever is clearly not the man. I would go with the next one now hopefully it is HB

 

[orangerush]

I have no doubt there will be NO change at QB.

 

[lacrossepro70]

You are not going to have anybody respect you on VN by trying to make excuses for JG’s play. Forget about it.

They're not excuses, just statements of fact. Luckily I'm not posting for sympathy or respect- enjoy your virtue signaling

 

[KeyVol14]

I'm have to rewatch...but
1 reminded me of JG down the sideline
2 endzone overthrows
1 dropped across the middle was his best..... it was on the money..he leads there and the wr is toast...

The one he overthrew in the end zone the receiver quit on his route...still led us into the redzone unlike JG. To small of a sample size tho. He needs to play the rest of the year.

 

[ABINGDON VOL FAN]

They're not excuses, just statements of fact. Luckily I'm not posting for sympathy or respect- enjoy your virtue signaling

If JG was ill he would not be out there playing. It’s an excuse for bad play. Keep posting like you are since you are not concerned about respect.

 

[BreatheUT]

Did Josh Palmer play today?

 

[VaBornVol]

Then I’m going have to pull back some of my emotional investment in Pruitt and the direction the program is going in. Which means Saturdays will not be reserved 100% for watching TN football. If I have something better to do then watching Tn football I will do it rather then watch a pathetic effort at playing football.

SWVA offers some incredible hiking and fishing this time of year!

 

[Butch is a loser]

Kiffin 2022

 

[orangerush]

Does losing phase our coaches and players, I’m beginning to wonder.

 

[ABINGDON VOL FAN]

SWVA offers some incredible hiking and fishing this time of year!

Yes, I’m ready. Been doing it some on Sunday’s but it looks like Saturday’s may be an option.

 

[DEFENDTHISHOUSE]

 

[EODVOL]

Does losing phase our coaches and players, I’m beginning to wonder.

I can tell you it doesn't phase JG. His job is secure

 

[JoAllan]

Tennessee teams use to packed Neyland. Empty is not helping them mentally.

KY just beat Tennessee by 27.......with like 27 KY fans in attendance.

 

[MemphisVol77]

The one he overthrew in the end zone the receiver quit on his route...still led us into the redzone unlike JG. To small of a sample size tho. He needs to play the rest of the year.

That's just not true.

JG led us into the redzone and we scored on that drive JG didn't throw a single pass.....

 

[njvols]

JG has scored more points for the opposing team in the past 2 games than for Tn ..but he gives us the best chance at success?

Under rated post of the day

 

[HuntlandVolinColo]

Kentucky had 7 more yards of total offense than Tennessee.

And if you count KO/P returns, Tennessee had 42 yards more offense than Kentucky.

However, losing turnover battle 4-1 and Kentucky getting 126 yards and 14 points made all the difference in the world. (Game Changers)

Also Kentucky with 1 penalty for 10 yards, Tennessee with 6 penalties for 63 yards (Game Changers)

Any time your defense only gives up 294 yards , you should either win or be within a score! Most these yards were in the forth quarter when they were gassed lost faith in the offense.

 

[lifeVol]

Yup, nothing says he couldn't study playbook and take personal reps with recievers. It doesn't have to be practiced scrimmage. People act like this is the first football game the kid ever played. CoViD had everyone on lock down team probably engaged with only other players, plenty of time to get a feel. It is a game, he isn't trying to put a man on the moon.

unlike JG, who apparently already has put a coach on the moon

 

[VaBornVol]

That lack of focus and effort may not be accepted, but this is hardly the first time any of us have seen it with Tennessee Football

 

[GoVols64]

I know that, just saying, there's no proof any of the qb's have been developed. I also don't think putting HB signals anything. Did it last year when Maurer or Shrout were put in? I hope I'm wrong but I don't have any faith at this point.

HB is, we hope, the QB of the future for us. I think shrout and Maurer have always been 2s. Last year we still had a lot of holes. This year the QB is literally costing us games.

I can’t argue that QB Develpoment isn’t a concern. You’d have to be blind to do that anymore.

 

[KeyVol14]

That's just not true.

JG led us into the redzone and we scored on that drive JG didn't throw a single pass.....

I'm saying HB led us into the redzone....JG just handed it off to gray that entire drive

 

[DEFENDTHISHOUSE]

That lack of focus and effort may not be accepted, but this is hardly the first time any of us have seen it with Tennessee Football

Yup.

 

[Buddr]

No bright spots in this game. TBH there is no way I put Harrison Bailey in next week against Bama no way. The young man needs to start against someone lets say a little less dominant. Put JG out there and let him get beat on all day.