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Ok so I was right about one thing on Sat. if Clausen played the whole game we were gonna lose. But just because Jimmy was there Fulmer didnt have the balls to take him out even though he admitted that he considered putting Ainge in. I thought he was def. going to come in with 1:44 left to go, but Clausen came in and actually had a TD drive!!!(against the b squad :banghead: ). Nobody wants to listen when I say that our offense isnt getting it done and Clausen is not the answer and our defense cant carry us every time. The problem with RS is not always his play calling, its his damn play selection. Every time we run there's a safety blitz, everytime we pass theres safetys back hmmmmm......wonder if we are predictable.
Anyway Im really concerned about the football team that I love so much. Our team has been on a downward spiral ever since the championship and it really sucks. No wins against a top 10 team at home since 1999 (not to mention they were all blowouts). Worst offensive production since 1964. First team to win at Neyland 3 times in a row (EVER). This s*** is horrible.
Now its just going to get worse from here.
Lets see on defense we lose:
3 on our defensive line (maybe the whole defensive line if Justin Harrel leaves early I wouldnt blame him either with the way this team is playing). All three starting linebackers. Our best defensive player and the foundation of our secondary.
On offense we lose:
Half of our offensive line (maybe 3/4 if Sears leaves early).
2 starting WRs.
Our best HB in a while.
Brent couldve been the answere but he's gone. There's a reason why we won with Tee Martin. Its because scrambling qbs tend to use their ability to make plays on the run outside of the playbook. Especially when that playbook has been basically unchanged since World War II.
If there was a year we were gonna win another championship or even a SEC championship then this was it. Now next year we'll have the same problems on offense esp. if Fulmer doesnt let Ainge get some playing time,w/o a defense that can keep us in every game, w/o an everydown back that can take some heat off of our passing game. W/o an experienced offensive line that gives our qb time to tie his shoes. Hopefully Fulmer will realizes we have no chance this season and let some of our young players get some playing time to prepare for next year, otherwise it will be even worse.
Supposedly on Sat we had some highly touted recruits coming on a visit. My only question is after what they saw why on earth would they want to come here. The offensive players see players who could have gone to other schools and be stars, but are stuck in a system that is about as fun to watch as Clausen scrambling. The defensive players see a great defense that is consistently let down by the offense every year. Not to mention a great stadium that has become a second home for most teams who play us there. Neyland is no longer intimidating, and teams are no longer intimidated because they know what to expect from us every year. I just dont see how we are gonna be able to attract recruits to come here. Hopefully they will see something that I dont see because without some really good young players this program will continue to fall. Regardless there has to be MAJOR changes made to this coaching staff starting with Randy Sanders. Can someone tell me do we even have a recievers coach or a special teams coach??? We need something new to spark this team, or look forward to a lot of 6-5 seasons.
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Anyway Im really concerned about the football team that I love so much. Our team has been on a downward spiral ever since the championship and it really sucks. No wins against a top 10 team at home since 1999 (not to mention they were all blowouts). Worst offensive production since 1964. First team to win at Neyland 3 times in a row (EVER). This s*** is horrible.
Now its just going to get worse from here.
Lets see on defense we lose:
3 on our defensive line (maybe the whole defensive line if Justin Harrel leaves early I wouldnt blame him either with the way this team is playing). All three starting linebackers. Our best defensive player and the foundation of our secondary.
On offense we lose:
Half of our offensive line (maybe 3/4 if Sears leaves early).
2 starting WRs.
Our best HB in a while.
Brent couldve been the answere but he's gone. There's a reason why we won with Tee Martin. Its because scrambling qbs tend to use their ability to make plays on the run outside of the playbook. Especially when that playbook has been basically unchanged since World War II.
If there was a year we were gonna win another championship or even a SEC championship then this was it. Now next year we'll have the same problems on offense esp. if Fulmer doesnt let Ainge get some playing time,w/o a defense that can keep us in every game, w/o an everydown back that can take some heat off of our passing game. W/o an experienced offensive line that gives our qb time to tie his shoes. Hopefully Fulmer will realizes we have no chance this season and let some of our young players get some playing time to prepare for next year, otherwise it will be even worse.
Supposedly on Sat we had some highly touted recruits coming on a visit. My only question is after what they saw why on earth would they want to come here. The offensive players see players who could have gone to other schools and be stars, but are stuck in a system that is about as fun to watch as Clausen scrambling. The defensive players see a great defense that is consistently let down by the offense every year. Not to mention a great stadium that has become a second home for most teams who play us there. Neyland is no longer intimidating, and teams are no longer intimidated because they know what to expect from us every year. I just dont see how we are gonna be able to attract recruits to come here. Hopefully they will see something that I dont see because without some really good young players this program will continue to fall. Regardless there has to be MAJOR changes made to this coaching staff starting with Randy Sanders. Can someone tell me do we even have a recievers coach or a special teams coach??? We need something new to spark this team, or look forward to a lot of 6-5 seasons.
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