The Official Tennessee vs. Tennessee Tech Game Thread, 12:00 PM ET, ESPN+ (SEC Network+)

[EODVOL]

To be fair, same was said about Dobbs. Not saying Hooker is Dobbs, but it’s been proven a QB can run on those types of teams.

To be fair, Dobbs was a far better passer, at least up to this point.

 

[Coug]

What channel is this on on DirecTV?

 

[Falcons02]

Will someone explain any advantage there might be from running shotgun at the 1?

Well it's a great way to get stuffed and lose yardage.


Oh... you mean advantage for US?? Yeah there isn't one, it sucks

 

[MAD]

can we stop calling shotgun plays when we are at the half yard line

 

[vettefool]

Well the good news we are moving the ball, but the bad news is this offense line looks like garbage today...

This has been a looong time issue. We blamed it on OL line coaches, but I put a lot on the players. Against the. Tech, just awful

 

[orangerush]

can we stop calling shotgun plays when we are at the half yard line

Not with CJH

 

[CAVPUT]

Does one honestly think Hooker will be able to make these types of runs against Alabama, Georgia, and Florida? Especially if they know that is his M.O. Cool, we can run on TN Tech but we need a consistent passing game to beat a team with a decent defense.

I don't think anything we try to do against the upper half of the SEC will be all that successful. Enjoy the good times where you find them.

That’s why you have rbs. The one or 2 decent runs a game aren’t worth their terrible ability to pass the ball. Bailey may be just as bad but there’s no reason why we haven’t seen what he can do.

If this OL and our RBs can't exert their will against the likes of TT, they sure as hell won't be moving the ball on the ground against SEC level talent.

 

[TheVolsFrog]

Does one honestly think Hooker will be able to make these types of runs against Alabama, Georgia, and Florida? Especially if they know that is his M.O. Cool, we can run on TN Tech but we need a consistent passing game to beat a team with a decent defense.

Who cares? You guys act like we were gonna be world beaters this years. How many people did we lose to the portal?
Mays isn't playing, others out hurt.
Let's just be happy we're winning.

 

[Rootyvol1998]

Does one honestly think Hooker will be able to make these types of runs against Alabama, Georgia, and Florida? Especially if they know that is his M.O. Cool, we can run on TN Tech but we need a consistent passing game to beat a team with a decent defense.

What QB in the SEC can against Alabama and Georgia right now? No one. How can u expect us to this year considering where we r and where we have been?

 

[orange_glory]

Them steps look bad

 

[OrangeVolMan]

Bailey would get murdered behind this line, or throw mostly checkdowns like he did last year. There's a reason he's 3rd string

Not in this game. Hooker has had tons of time. We should see in the 2nd half if Bailey can hit the passes Milton and Hooker can’t.

 

[C-south]

Insiders were even saying he was 4th string when Maurer was here. Apparently, he’s not grasping the offense. Heupel even said he would cater the play calls to the QB. To me that says he can’t figure it out or he’d be playing right now

There’s doesn’t seem to be anything complex about rushing to the line to overthrow somebody by 10 yards.

 

[VolsSportsFan]

Because then he would be starting instead of sitting behind two other QBs?

Lol, not very good logic since we've watched 2 coaches here put worse QBs in the starting spot.

 

[fossilfiction]

can we stop calling shotgun plays when we are at the half yard line

I think I am just going to have to get used it. Just don't get 5 paces back when you need half a yard.

 

[VolRage]

Hooker is not doing a great job of separating himself from Milton.

 

[Credo]

What channel is this on on DirecTV?

It’s not. ESPN app you get a streaming service

 

[VolMarine1371]

Byron Young with the tackle!!

 

[jpope9]

Where’s young at?

Edit, nevermind lol

 

[AustinMem]

Pretty sure all under center formations were deleted from playbook

 

[Memphisvol87]

What QB in the SEC can against Alabama and Georgia right now? No one. How can u expect us to this year considering where we r and where we have been?

Not the point, the point is his only advantage isn’t one against stout competition. We need someone who can throw the ball downfield

 

[VolunteerCeltic]

So much for that vaunted Kentucky team as they are tied 7-7 end of first q.

Kentucky will have a two game win streak against the Vols after this season

 

[UTFanForLife]

To be fair, Dobbs was a far better passer, at least up to this point.

Most definitely. If all you can do is run then it won’t last long against those defenses.

 

[Volstylexx]

Who cares? You guys act like we were gonna be world beaters this years. How many people did we lose to the portal?
Mays isn't playing, others out hurt.
Let's just be happy we're winning.

He cares, clearly.

 

[I4Vols]

Does one honestly think Hooker will be able to make these types of runs against Alabama, Georgia, and Florida? Especially if they know that is his M.O. Cool, we can run on TN Tech but we need a consistent passing game to beat a team with a decent defense.

If he could do that against the other 9 opponents, this year I would take it.

 

[LordVOLdemort]

There’s doesn’t seem to be anything complex about rushing to the line to overthrow somebody by 10 yards.

Maybe you should have went to the walk-on tryouts then… there’s a reason heupel has had a top 10 offense for the past 5 years