Two things Tennessee impress you today?

[BreatheUT]

We know there are many things UT needs to do better to get ready for the SEC schedule. If you were to list two things, what would be at the top of your list?

For me:

1)I would like to see 600 yards of offense. Many of the teams in the SEC have shown the ability to get on the scoreboard quick. Tennessee has struggled to show an explosive offense over the last 14 games. If you get 600 yards you are going to have several explosive plays.

2) 1 sack for every 6 UTEP passes. If UT is going to show some promise to get to the QB they are going to have to start this game. UTEP has given up 7 sacks in 45 pass attempts. 1 in every 6 pass attempts in two blowout losses.

Go Vols!

 

[Freak]

I don’t see us getting to this quarterback much today.

 

[BreatheUT]

I don’t see us getting to this quarterback much today.

I think you'll be right but the Vols need to otherwise it does not bold well for the rest of the year without young players making a move into the rotation.

 

[TitanicVolz]

Sooo glad to see Jg finally getting out the pocket when things break down.I dont think he's done much of that first couple games.He seems to be getting more comfortable with the offense as we go along.

 

[uvavol]

With the first quarter ending I am only impressed with the weather and the kickers

 

[UTP69]

I'd like for the OL to show up and step it up. I am guessing the running backs would like that also.

 

[Other_Guy]

Tennessee has to be the only program on the last coons age that is terrible at getting up big in the 1st Q against terrible teams.

 

[westennvol]

The worst team in FBS football and we look just as bad.

 

[Vol865]

Effort wouldn't be one of them

 

[OrangeSoddyDaisy]

The worst team in FBS football and we look just as bad.

We're right there with them

 

[OrangeSoddyDaisy]

Tennessee has to be the only program on the last coons age that is terrible at getting up big in the 1st Q against terrible teams.

We refuse to impose our will. That's on the coach in my opinion.

 

[cHiZzLeVOL]

I don’t see us getting to this quarterback much today.

At least our LBs are playing good today.

 

[uvavol]

I’ll be impressed if I’m not the only one in my section after halftime

 

[OrangeSoddyDaisy]

Tennessee has to be the only program on the last coons age that is terrible at getting up big in the 1st Q against terrible teams.

We refuse to impose our will. That's on the coach in my opinion.

 

[Tacoma Vol]

I'd be impressed if they beat the worse team in NCAAFB. Would also be impressed if they put Keller in. Otherwise, meh.

 

[Boca Vol]

This is a hard team to watch, right now.

 

[volmanNC]

UGLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That's about all that can be said.

Keep in mind we are playing the LAST rated team in the country.

 

[Other_Guy]

We refuse to impose our will. That's on the coach in my opinion.

I was referencing since even the Fulmer days.

But to your comment, yes it is. His name was Butch Jones. You dont just magically make this team have that drive and leadership after 5 years of soft play.

 

[ShoalCreekVol]

I agree this team still has the Butchstank on ‘em. Gonna take a while. I’m starting to face the reality that we may be looking at a 3 year turn instead of 2 as I was hoping.

UTEP QB completed 4 passes for 32 yards in H1. That is terrible.

That long pass to Palmer in Q2 was the best throw JG has ever made. It was perfectly executed.

JG tries, he really does. Unfortunately, it’s probably time for us to admit that while he’s a nice QB and good teammate, he’s not the type of QB/leader that can take charge of a team and a drive when needed. He’s just not a difference maker elite QB like the top teams have (UA, GA, AU, WA, etc.). We have a ceiling with him that is good but not great. If the season goes bad during the gauntlet that is coming up, we may find ourselves moving on to Shrout late in the season to see what we have there.

ETA: Tyson Helton has a lot of growing to do. Meantime, our RBs are elite game changers i the OL penalties would stop negatively affecting the run game.

 

[Tacoma Vol]

JG tries, he really does. Unfortunately, it’s probably time for us to admit that while he’s a nice QB and good teammate, he’s not the type of QB/leader that can take charge of a team and a drive when needed. He’s just not a difference maker elite QB like the top teams have (UA, GA, AU, WA, etc.). We have a ceiling with him that is good but not great. If the season goes bad during the gauntlet that is coming up, we may find ourselves moving on to Shrout late in the season to see what we have there.

Nothing against JG, I just don't think he has that winning moxy. I've seen enough I don't think he can win in SEC. Haven't seen enough of Keller to know if he does. I fear this season is over.

 

[ShoalCreekVol]

Nothing against JG, I just don't think he has that winning moxy. I've seen enough I don't think he can win in SEC. Haven't seen enough of Keller to know if he does. I fear this season is over.

Tacoma’s a long way from Shoal Creek. But I think we're on the same wavelength on this subject.

 

[Creekcat]

Could it be that Tennessee wins one less game this season than last season? The schedule doesn't favor them.

 

[Pepe]

With the first quarter ending I am only impressed with the weather and the kickers

Paxton Brooks has a seriously strong leg

 

[VolGirl1126]

Could it be that Tennessee wins one less game this season than last season? The schedule doesn't favor them.

What a nightmare!

 

[BreatheUT]

Could it be that Tennessee wins one less game this season than last season? The schedule doesn't favor them.

We'll see after next week but I'm not that impressed with anyone is the East besides Georgia. My guess is the middle of the pack with be a group of teams.