The Official Tennessee vs. #5 Texas A&M Game Thread, 12:00 PM ET, ESPN

[tricitiesvolsfan]

Another week. Same garbage. This team can only beat bottom feeders. No pressure on the QB all day, stupid penalties on 3rd down, and an offense that is inconsistent at best. Hell they even miss extra points. Calling Sarah Fuller.

 

[ATPVol]

This team has regressed in year 3. It’s probably so many things, not just one. I’m not sure a new coach is even going to matter.

 

[feathersax]

Been a fan long?

Obviously not. Good call.

 

[UTK]

Been a fan long?

Gimme 2012 any day over allowing this dink and dunk garbage. At least they allowed the team to score quickly so our offense could get back on the field lol. This is just boring as ****

 

[molsen81]

This Pruitt guy........he’s amazing. He’ll probably get a 10 year extension from our amazing AD tomorrow

 

[give_him 6]

This defense is just going through the motions and staring at the game clock.

 

[Dudleys87]

Worst defense in school history. Period.

To be worse than Sal is an real accomplishment

Holy hell can we never hire another Alabama/DC/LB coach?

 

[FranklinVFL]

This may be worse than Sunseri level incompetence.

Yep. If we played a drinking game and every time the announcers said "wide open" you had to drink....well, let's just say, I wouldn't be able to post right now.

 

[VolFreakJosh]

Beating Vandy was the turning point for this team.

Haven’t you heard?

 

[NO SIR EEE]

The missed xp isn't the only mental mistake we've made, and one could argue that even that was a physical mistake.

This wouldn’t have happened if Cimaglia wasn’t a soft human being

 

[VolsAgainstTheWorld15]

Worst defense in school history. Period.

Na. I mean, this defense is horrible, but it isn't as bad as the 2017 or 2012 defenses IMO.

 

[1985Vols]

9-11 on the 3rd down conversions is so disgusting!

Ridiculous

 

[volmoon]

I think there’s definitely some fire to the smoke around Pruitt shackling Chaney in many many ways.

Chaney has worked magic with other QBs not named Brees in the past. He’s also racked up record numbers offense with mediocre teams...not saying he’s Mr Innocent in the coaching malpractice we’re witnessing - But anyone with an objective look at it has to question if it’s really ALL him.

Pruitt’s not a good HC. Given. However, go back and read what the GA fans were saying about Chaney.

 

[JonGrudensAgent]

This defense is just going through the motions and staring at the game clock.

Following the lead of the coaches.

 

[peerless98]

I don’t see a single player or coach on either side of that ball that actually gives a ****. I don’t see a single players that’s worth a damn, offense or defense.

You should see an eye doctor for that problem before it gets worse.

 

[SaintLouisVol]

No second half adjustments. What a surprise.

What adjustments would get at least a cheap clone of a pass rush?

 

[VolArmy74]

I've only been watching the game on and off but the times I've been watching I've seen nothing but whiffs on the defense. What the heck is going on??

A&M has methodically marched it up and down the field at will. Their only punt was because Mond underthrew a wide open receiver that was easily in place for a 1st down.

 

[Volnbeers]

gonna be hilarious when ohio st loses their game but still gets into the CFP

 

[SmokeyDog1973]

This team has regressed in year 3. It’s probably so many things, not just one. I’m not sure a new coach is even going to matter.

The right new coach absolutely would matter

 

[johne]

Our defense is based on bend but don’t break. There’s one problem with that scheme. We always break

 

[JonGrudensAgent]

Helluva play to intercept that pass by the LB

Wait....thats Northwestern Game lol

 

[ABINGDON VOL FAN]

It is my belief that "the plan" is a cover-all for "I don't have a freakin' clue what to do with the QB decision." I'm great with us thinking differently. I would be just fine if JT were the guy. I, in my vast ignorance, think that playing "a guy" - which 100% of top 10 FBS schools do 99% of the time - is evidence of a coaching staff that can evaluate and develop players.

I’m watching both guys play and I don’t know who is best either. They both are better than JG.

 

[molsen81]

Ohio St looks awful today

 

[nomads-11]

AM was saying all off season (pre Covid at least) that this was gonna be their year. Sports media thought it could be too with a favorable schedule.

They're striking me as similar, but a different version of Florida......maybe better offensive balance? But we'll find out tonight how itll work out for Fla.

 

[TennesseeTarheel]

I have to make jokes. My dog 's too old to kick.