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

[screenthis]

I pride myself in being a realist. And, I have not called for benching JG yet. But, there's just no future in keeping him out there going forward. We supposedly have a stud OL and strong running backs. Put in another QB, rely more on the run game while that QB gets comfortable, and move forward.

Also, for me, this is the first chink in Pruitt's armor. Tennessee looked strong this season up until the second half of the Georgia game. But, how did they respond to adversity? They looked shaken. Most of the blame is on JG. But the offensive game plan has been terrible as well. Let's just hope the wheels don't come off completely this year.

 

[TennesseeTarheel]

I wonder how the players feel about the QB situation.

 

[Spider2yBanana]

EMBARRASSING. Enough said on this. But please everyone remember IN CHRIST ALONE. This is how you handle a loss like this. PEACE

Christ? How's his throwing arm?

 

[voljerm]

Wonder how much the WNML crew will try to turn this into something positive.

 

[BeardedVol]

Bailey's not going anywhere. This is his team now

No way I'd stay at UT and waste my talent with this staff, or risk injury bring chucked in with near zero prep.

 

[Big Orange Rock]

How is it that other teams play freshman and sophomore QBs, and play well, and our guys all look lost AF?

Because they play them and let them play.

 

[Bigorange123]

Worst loss to Kentucky at home since 1935

poll. How old was you in 35...???

 

[Orange_Crush]

Ok, now that my rants are over, and with the knowledge/acceptance CJP is probably going to be here at least 2 more seasons, I hope like he!! he has learned his lesson about riding a dead horse QB because imo that is the reason this team lost steam, we almost had it going but playing a known losing quantity at the most important position on the field kills the spirit of everyone involved...lesson learned CJP ? Hope so...move on

I don't fault him for deciding to stay with JG if JG is our best chance to win, but I fault him greatly for failing to developed anything better than that as our best opportunity to win.

It's putrid.

 

[KeyVol14]

Another loss on JG and Pruitt unwilling to make a change until its to late.

 

[VonVol2]

Seen some bad UT football over time. Not sure I have ever seen them play that lifeless and uninspired. Embarrassing.

 

[nomads-11]

Watching SCjr and Auburn.....they actually can complete a pass downfield .. it looks like football. We gonna need what LSU did, a dang passing coordinator that knows what he is doing.

 

[BJSforVols]

You think so? I guarantee Pruitt marches JG out there the rest of the season and even next year.

If he is going to change QBs, I wouldn't do it going into the Bama game. Make the change during the Bama game or the following week.

 

[BigOrangeMojo]

Drink all the Koolaid you want but I'm not wrong...

 

[Gary10ec1]

CJP and his entire program need to do some serious soul searching. Lifeless performance with zero heart and no leaders.

 

[orangerush]

I wonder how the players feel about the QB situation.

I was thinking the same about how they feel about our coaching. You can’t overcome bad coaching.

 

[djohnnyg]

We're stuck in a bad spot. Pruitt is a horrible coach but a great recruiter. What do you do? We have zero chance in hell of beating Bama. NONE.

 

[GoVols64]

People need to relax. It’s a freaking game and yeah, we stunk it up. You can’t have a QB like JG GIVE the other team 14 and magically become good again. We hoped he got better but JG gonna JG. Great human but not a good QB.

We are a QB away from being a solid team.

HB needs reps and needs to be the man going forward. Not sure if I play him against Bama but why the heck not at this point.

Coaches need to be held accountable for the 2nd half. Had a chance to come back but really didn’t put players in good positions. We clearly got shell shocked and didn’t come out of it. Everyone has to step up here on out.

The Vols lost to UK on my birthday. That’s the real issue here. Can someone please tell the AD and CJP this is unacceptable!!??

 

[ABINGDON VOL FAN]

In 1893 UK beat us 56-0. In 1935 the best us 27-0. This ties 1935. The only larger point deficit was 1893.

A stat Pruitt can be proud of.

 

[JohnnyJava]

Start giving HB some work with the ones...confidence and timing will get better. Decision making already is on par with JG.

Yes, he’s the only QB on the roster with SEC QB potential.

 

[vavolfan6]

Amazing...outgained by 10 yards and lose by 27....only can happen with JG at QB.

 

[2GeeZ4VolZ]

Pruitt owes ****ing answers for this ****. Immediately.

 

[Jaws]

Was Pruitt or Jones a worse coach?

Jones’ 3rd year and 4th year teams were pretty dang good, both went 9-4. I don’t think Pruitt sniffs 9 wins this year or next.

 

[TennesseeTarheel]

Tennessee making Jimmy Carter look good.

 

[Illinoisvolfan2]

Christ? How's his throwing arm?

Don’t know. But he can walk on water.

 

[OldandStillaVol]

Sad day. Congrats to Ky.