The Official Tennessee vs. #17/20 West Virginia Game Thread, 3:30 PM ET, CBS

[jpope9]

so glad we got a defensive minded HC. Lol

so glad we have you as a fan....lol

 

[rocketskates]

They didn't quit. They just suck.

I get the frustration. But they don’t suck, they are young. Let’s see how the future plays out. If we beat Florida in a few weeks this game will be a distant memory.

 

[orangerush]

Surprised at how slow and unathletic we look.

we haven't had speed in over a decade

 

[MAUSERWERKE]

I have flipped over to watch the app state Penn State overtime.

 

[firestorm]

Going to the 4th in the challenging game for the Vols that have played valiantly.

Make it a fantastic 4th Vols because they can win.
Play valiant and great.

 

[anthorain]

Okay fellas. Just need 3 unanswered Touchdowns. Go Vols!

Your optimism is the stuff of legends

 

[MADISONGAVOL]

Guys we just don't have players yet when our ends can't catch Greer scrambling for 7 seconds that's bad....we need players like bama,uga,au,and maybe uf......we just don't have personnel to compete with top 25 teams....that just a fact. Has no bearing on our coaches

 

[Hyperion]

All things aside...I accept the fact that we aren’t amazing this year, I’m just happy to see a team not quit. We really have no idea how good WVU could end up being either.

Grier is quite good and in our winnable games this year we won't face a QB like him. I would have hoped for a better showing from the defense but the offense actually looks serviceable.

 

[FranklinVFL]

Well...we’ve got a back it seems...at least...if nothing else...

I believe we found a lot:

1. We have found our back.
2. We are fine at WR as well.
3. JG is our QB. And looks to be fine.

 

[Grudenator]

Surprised why we haven’t switched CB’s when clearly that receiver is 4 steps faster

 

[MikeVol44]

Where is Kongbo?

good question

 

[SLICKYINC]

@Freak we need “meh” or a dislike button. Just cause!

 

[Go Vols 5]

We have a quality staff. Call down.

 

[KBVol]

Wasn’t expecting the defense to be the lesser to our offense

Should have. It was one of the very worst in the country last year. We don’t have any DTs or DEs that can play at a high level. There are skilled pieces on the offensive side....JG, Jordan, Chandler, the WRs, DWA....not so much on defense.

 

[JonGrudensAgent]

I bet y’all think James Franklin sucks too

No. He has actually won SEC games.

 

[KBVol]

Cant believe people thinking we cant pull this one out

We can’t pull this one out.

 

[1974Vol]

If you can't pressure Grier he's going to torch you. Need a score and a stop. Keep playing hard and see what happens.

 

[Berry4Heisman14]

That's a tough one for many. Patience is not a strong suit for many fans. For me, first game and only one game. I believe this staff and team will pull it together. Pruitt's playing a lot of youngsters.

We’ve been patient for over a decade now

 

[Freak]

@Freak we need “meh” or a dislike button. Just cause!

You'd think after doing this for 15 years, nothing would surprise me, but you'd be wrong.

 

[Vol Kilmer]

Well, there are some positives to take away. First, Jordan can run the ball.....if we throw first. Second, Buchanan should be on the bench. Play all freshmen this year and let them learn. There will be plenty of film study from this game to watch for the next month. Hint....Look back, lol

Buchanan is benched or I give
up all hope. He is horrific.

 

[VaVol4life]

RB and QB play have been good. OL and DB play suck big turds.

This

 

[hardyemt_p]

Where is Kongbo?

do mess with the freak of the week!!

 

[ButchPlz]

That's a tough one for many. Patience is not a strong suit for many fans. For me, first game and only one game. I believe this staff and team will pull it together. Pruitt's playing a lot of youngsters.

I expected the team, ESPECIALLY the defense, to not quit and to hit hard and show guts. Watch the DL quit on the next drive. Watch missed tackles.

That is the FIRST red flag for me. It isn't impatience, but guts can be instilled in an offseason by a great coach.

 

[BreatheUT]

I still see a better coaches football team. I just don't think Butch Jones left enough good players or speed. His recruiting was smoke and mirrors.

 

[GhostVol]

Let's score the next three TDs and call it a day!

I'm with you but it looks like one of 'em is gonna have to be pick 6.