Two Keys to Beating WVA

[Pruitt Will Do It]

Saw this earlier today; they don't sound very worried:

September is comin’ soon, so let’s get ready to volunteer in Charlotte



West Virginia Football First Look: Tennessee Volunteers

When Tennessee wins over West Virginia Dana Holgorsen had better put his home up for sale. Dana Holgorsen is on a blazing hot seat as it is and another 7-5 record will get him canned.

 

[BeardedVol]

When Tennessee wins over West Virginia Dana Holgorsen had better put his home up for sale. Dana Holgorsen is on a blazing hot seat as it is and another 7-5 record will get him canned.

Nah, Tony Gibson will be the sacrificial lamb if their defense doesn't improve in 2018. In 2015 their defense ranked 28th, and 2016 37th, compared to last year's 96th S&P+, it will be on him if that doesn't trend downward. Holgorsen will manage another year since he got a 5-year extension in 2016; they'll buy him out after 2019 season.

 

[UT-Rex]

Paul Bain will play defense,all 11 positions.

Ahh good -- I see we can still post facts on this new website, about PB !

 

[FïreBall]

1. Pruitt has time to game plan WV.
2. WV is in the dark about UT.

 

[HuntlandVolinColo]

1. Completely derail potential Heisman Campaign for Grier and Sills.
2. Team effort. Don't allow any big plays, keep composure.

 

[greenbacknative]

if..if we can get a run game going, we can slow the game down and use some clock. Big 12 teams don't practice a lot of defense. At least WVA doesnt. We have to keep Grier off the field as much as possible.

 

[ClockworkOrange]

We OWE Grier. Big time. And I for one am looking forward to getting some payback.

 

[felloffthetrain]

Definitely don't want a shootout game. That would just show our defense ain't up to it

 

[orange parmejohn]

if..if we can get a run game going, we can slow the game down and use some clock. Big 12 teams don't practice a lot of defense. At least WVA doesnt. We have to keep Grier off the field as much as possible.

What do you mean they don't practice a lot of defense?

 

[swampfoxfan]

Luckily the UT secondary was one of the best in the nation last year. Unfortunately that means they will just run the ball against one of the worst rush defenses in the nation last year..

Passing defense stats were good only because nobody needed to throw against that pittiful run defense.

 

[swampfoxfan]

Are we seriously down to just Jordan and Chandler at RB? Jordan was unimpressive last year and Im not sure Chandler is built to be a 20 + carries a game back. Hope Banks comes in ready to compete

Why can't Chandler carry 20+ times the ball ain't heavy

 

[Remy]

Agreed about Chandler carrying 20 per game. There's no reason why he cannot or should not. There's some kind of whisper campaign underway trying to undercut Chandler and his abilities, one of the recognized top ten RBs in college football this season. Let that sink in haters, you want a recognized talent to sit so some unproven gets MORE carries???? Were some of you one of Butch's OCs?

 

[VolForLife83]

Passing defense stats were good only because nobody needed to throw against that pittiful run defense.

Lol this

 

[bigorange]

Rashaan Gaulden plays in Charlotte for the Panthers now....maybe we can slip him in for a few obvious passing plays...

Side note, he's not making too many friends on the offensive side of the ball this first week of camp lol
https://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/t...ith-big-hit-on-teammate-during-training-camp/

 

[Smokey X]

Saw this earlier today; they don't sound very worried:

September is comin’ soon, so let’s get ready to volunteer in Charlotte



West Virginia Football First Look: Tennessee Volunteers

what a condescending article.

 

[bigorange]

what a condescending article.

I couldn't even finish it. It's clear WVU has some SEC envy.

 

[VolinMC]

The 2 keys I see to winning the game,or most games anyway, is the offense converting 3rd downs and the defense getting 3rd down stops. That hasent been happening lately but if they can do those things they have a good shot at winning. I know,pretty obvious stuff but it is true.

 

[66volfan]

We OWE Grier. Big time. And I for one am looking forward to getting some payback.

Somebody educate me here. What do we owe Grier for? Didn't he get suspended before playing UT?

 

[BearCat204]

Somebody educate me here. What do we owe Grier for? Didn't he get suspended before playing UT?

No, he beat us

 

[RollerVol]

QB pressure...much blitzing from either side...wouldn't doubt seeing either/or both, Jeremy Banks and Madre London...heavy...WV in for a rude awakening...

GO VOLS!

 

[TrueVolsGBOInsider]

Somebody educate me here. What do we owe Grier for? Didn't he get suspended before playing UT?

He ripped our hearts out in 2015 i believe was the year. We had them beat only to see Mr.Testosterone himself go ham on us in the 4th quarter.

 

[66volfan]

No, he beat us

I'm old and senile. Thanks

 

[UT-Rex]

He ripped our hearts out in 2015 i believe was the year. We had them beat only to see Mr.Testosterone himself go ham on us in the 4th quarter.

Yep, I'm sure he's been thinking this entire summer of trying to do the same thing again. Assuming we will pressure, this is going to be a scramble game for him -- he will find a way to release the ball -- we're going to need some picks and force short throws and keep their D on the field.

 

[TrueVolsGBOInsider]

Yep, I'm sure he's been thinking this entire summer of trying to do the same thing again. Assuming we will pressure, this is going to be a scramble game for him -- he will find a way to release the ball -- we're going to need some picks and force short throws and keep their D on the field.

I agree, the defense is gonna have to protect against the deep ball. If we can do that then I think we can rattle Grier. He’s a good qb, but he thrives off of big plays.


GBO

 

[BearCat204]

I'm old and senile. Thanks

Right there with you lol