UT D vs GA Tech O

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Tennessee Strengths:

Preparation and Coaching:

-It can't be understated how big of a deal it is that UT has so much time to prepare for this game. Playing tech is all about discipline and preparation.

-I also think that having Warren on the coaching staff is a big advantage going into this game. He spent 9 years with Airforce (where he was D Coordinator last 2 years) who ran the Trip Option AND played against Army and Navy every year.

-Indiana State is the next game... So coaches and players know they have 2 weeks, and a warm up game, to unlearn everything they used against tech...

D-Line:

-The combination of Preparation and DLine size/athleticism will free up the LBs and safeties to make plays.Playing Triple Option, you want to prevent the GT oline from getting up the field. This is where UT my potentially be very well positioned, at least on paper.

-Kongbo and Phillips are Alabama-level BIG and ATHLETIC defensive ends who are a perfect fit for this game.

-Here is where it also helps to have the strongest person on the field in KMAC and a very strong and experienced Vickers.

-DT depth won't be an issue (though i would love Tuttle to be ready), because Tech runs so few plays and it's early in the season (meaning that KMAC and VICKERS should be able to put in a lot of snaps).

Gaulden, Martin, and Wiggins

-Gaulden is a Nickel version of JRM... Ball Hawk who gets into the backfield and loves to hit.

-Martin, despite his weaknesses in coverage is big, strong, and athletic. I have always liked the way he plays the run game. You would rather have him than a Tabor in a game like this.

-The reason I add Wiggins in this is because he has played Tech before and he is a SR. CORRECTION: Wiggins was injured as a freshman for UGA v Tech... But still he is a physical, all conference acc, run stopping type of db so I will keep him here

-As far as Mosely goes, I don't necessarily think he is a weakness... A 4 year starter whose only issue lately is an unwillingness to LOOK BACK FOR THE BALL!! But he isn't huge or particularly physical... so not making him a strength.

DKJR: Intelligent and a tackling machine when healthy. I like having him QB the defense for this game.

Tennessee Weaknesses:

The Other Linebackers:

-Remember how out of position we were ALL OF THE TIME for bama, UK, and Mizzou? I know we played better when healthier v Nebraska... But let's be honest, we don't have another linebacker on the roster who has proven that they can have a '3rd-team-SEC' type of season... So, as much as I love the hype around Cortez improvement and Austin Smith, I will believe it when I see it.

-Good thing is we will probably play a 4-2-5 with Gaulden being a major strength at Nickel.


Wildcards

Safety:

-TKJR is experienced, tough, and seems to be in the right place to make plays... BUT he isn't a Gibril Wilson heat seeking missile. I really love TKJR and think he is going to have a stellar year, but I don't know that he is a strength v tech.

-The other safety's just seem to be out of position v the run game all of the time. Again, this could be a result of a decimated defense where no one had played together before... But I don't see this position being a strength UNLESS....

-Warrior might be a difference maker to flip this to a strength. He is obviously the biggest future star we have on the back-end. But he doesn't have a ton of game experience. Warrior = Gibril Wilson, baby... eventually.

Prediction

-Gtech doesn't want to see a fresh, Alabama level athletic, DLINE with months to prepare.

-Tech will break a 50yd TD because they always do... But They are breaking in a new QB and are playing against a weirdly athletic DL and DBs who are coached by Warren.

-I don't see Gtech scoring more than 21.
 
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Moseley has a second weakness....he gives way too much cushion, and yet, still has a tendency to get beat deep.

Good write up/points and I hope your prediction is right. If we hold them to 21 points I think we win comfortably.
 
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KBVol said:
Moseley has a second weakness....he gives way too much cushion, and yet, still has a tendency to get beat deep.
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I don't disagree. I am hoping that, with his experience, and Warren's coaching, that he won't be a weakness.

But willing to agree with you. He makes me nervous until proves otherwise.
 
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HeyHeyUT said:
Thanks for the correction.

I realized that he didn't play Tech when at Louisville, but thought he played against tech as a freshman.

Going to correct the post.
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He was slated to but was injuried that week. Was a game time decision that ended up not playing.

Agree with a lot of your assessment.

I think this is going to be a lower scoring game than people anticipate.
 
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ToHellWithUGA said:
He was slated to but was injuried that week. Was a game time decision that ended up not playing.

Agree with a lot of your assessment.

I think this is going to be a lower scoring game than people anticipate.
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Would love to get more of your thoughts on the GT O... If you haven't already posted elsewhere!
 
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"-Martin, despite his weaknesses in coverage is big, strong, and athletic. I have always liked the way he plays the run game. You would rather have him than a Tabor in a game like this."


This is the reason not to have a Tabor. And hopefully, Mr. Jennings will do the same to all the DB's this year.
 

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A recent linebacker report:

Another day, another person impressed with Quart'e Sapp at Tennessee preseason camp.

Vols defensive coordinator Bob Shoop on Sunday echoed comments from players on Saturday about the performance of Sapp, a talented sophomore linebacker who suffered season-ending injury early in each of the past two years.

Shoop said there was no doubt Tennessee would like to see linebackers like Darrin Kirkland Jr. and Daniel Bituli return from injury — and both are expected back sooner rather than later — but that he’s been impressed with the rest of his ‘backer through two days of preseason camp.

“People asked about how excited I was to see Bituli and Kirkland [getting better], but watching Quart’e Sapp be back, watching Cortez McDowell take the next step, watching Austin Smith come back, … getting those back in the swing of things is really positive, as well.”

Shoop has said several times the past few months that everyone mentioning the loss of Kirkland and star Jalen Reeves-Maybin to longterm injuries last season was missing a really important point: Tennessee missed Sapp and Austin Smith a lot, too. Both versatile, athletic Atlanta-area natives were lost for the season by September, and Shoop said the Vols really could have used them, especially down the stretch.

Regardless, Sapp is back, and so far, so very good on that front in preseason camp. The former Top247 prospect seems to look good as new.

“It’s exciting to me,” Shoop said. “He’s built his body up. He’s fast, he’s hungry, he’s eager. And as good a player as he is, Quart’e Sapp’s an even better person. We all just want to see him have success, and the first two days I haven’t seen anything about any hesitation or any tentativeness. It seems like he’s picked up right where he would have left off last year at this time.

“To your point, he’s a guy who, you know, everybody recognized that we lost Kirkland and Maybin last year, but I think when you look at it, people fail to realize sometimes that we also lost Sapp and Austin Smith. They didn’t play at all once SEC play rolled around. Those were big losses, as well.”

McDowell — another player who has consistently drawn praise the past few months — said Sapp’s return has been a “great thing” for the Vols.

“When he went down, it was tough on us, tough with him,” McDowell said. “We know how much he loves football, and we know how much we love having him in the room with us, out on the field with us competing and helping us all get better. … He brings a lot — his speed, physicality, instincts, all of that.

“It’s a good asset to have in our room, getting him back.”
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http://tennessee.247sports.com/Arti...te-Sapp-showing-little-rust-in-retu-105636162
 
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A recent linebacker report:


http://tennessee.247sports.com/Arti...te-Sapp-showing-little-rust-in-retu-105636162
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I WANT TO BELIEVE!

Really, great point about how we weren't just missing our #1 for the whole season and #2 for most season... we might have been missing the JRMs 2 best backups in Smith and Sapp. We were on 4th stringers by the time Berry was playing...

This is also the reason that I am giving everyone a blank slate... who could possibly play team defense in the SEC with a bunch of 3rd stringers who you never played with before?
 
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HeyHeyUT said:
Would love to get more of your thoughts on the GT O... If you haven't already posted elsewhere!
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Sure.

We have a 4 way QB battle. Paul Johnson has said this is our deepest position and he's comfortable with any of the four starting. I personally think Matthew Jordan will be the starter. He started @ VT last year and led us to a win.

If he starts expect to see a ton of running up the middle with him. He will run a lot of midline IMO.

Lucas Johnson is the best passer of the group (Rs Fr) and Jay Jones is the most electric (Rs Fr) of the group.

B Back is Derrick Mills. Our star player. He's a hoss. Tough bruising running style. Not a lot of top end speed but he's a bulldozer.

A Back's are JJ Green, Qua Searcy and Clinton Lynch. All three are really good players. Clinton Lynch is our big play threat and is great in passing game. We rotate A Backs in and out every play (they actually being the play call in from the sidelines) our 4th A back position is still up for grabs. I expect it to be Nathan Cottrell a speedy back from Tennessee. We will most likely rotate Green, Lynch and Search with Cottrell playing sparingly.

WR we have Ricky Jeune and Brad Stewart starting. Jeune is a good blocker and has steady hands. Same goes for Stewart. Stewart really gets after it blocking has has great hands. Just doesn't get a ton of separation. The backup spots will be determined in camp. Most likely Jalen Camp will be the 3rd WR.

LT is Jahaziel Lee. Played a bunch as a Freshman last year and played well. He struggled a bit and Spring ball according to Coach Johnson. He's athletic and excells at getting to the second level. Backup will likely be Jake Stickler who hasn't played much.

LG is Parker Braun. Played a ton as a FR last year and started majority of the year. Our best lineman. He's tough and physical. Really good player. Backup position is up for grabs but it will be someone who hasn't played much. Could be a true FR.

C is Kenny Cooper. Another one who played as a true FR last year. He started @ VT last year due to injury and played a lot in the bowl game. He's a good player. Backup spot is wide open. If Cooper were to get hurt we'd likely slide out starting RT (Marshall) back to C as he's played there before.

RG is Will Bryan. Has played a lot and is a proven lineman. Another good player up front for us. Same as LG the backup spot is open for grabs. Shamire Devine is the first lineman off the bench at G right now. He has all the potential in the world but has never kept his weight down. Hes anywhere from 380-400 pounds. Coaches have always wanted him in the 330 range. He's good for a few snaps a game.

RT is Andrew Marshall. Has seen a lot of snaps in his time at Tech. Solid lineman. Backup is up for grabs. Stickler could slide over here if needed.

We have 5 lineman coming in. I expect a couple to make the 2 deep.

Our eligibility is as follows

QB Matthew Jordan - RS JR
A Back Clinton Lynch - RS JR
A Back JJ Green - RS SR
B Back Dedrick Mills - So
WR Ricky Jeune - RS SR
WR Brad Stewart - JR
LT Jahaziel Lee - So
LG Parker Braun - So
C Kenny Cooper - So
RG Will Bryan - RS Jr
RT Andrew Marshall - SR

Hope that helps.

Be glad to answer any questions that I can.
 
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How do you expect Jordan to do as a passer? Expect GT to open that side of game up, or will they stay conservative for the first game?

Thanks for the rundown!

ToHellWithUGA said:
Sure.

We have a 4 way QB battle. Paul Johnson has said this is our deepest position and he's comfortable with any of the four starting. I personally think Matthew Jordan will be the starter. He started @ VT last year and led us to a win.

If he starts expect to see a ton of running up the middle with him. He will run a lot of midline IMO.

Lucas Johnson is the best passer of the group (Rs Fr) and Jay Jones is the most electric (Rs Fr) of the group.

B Back is Derrick Mills. Our star player. He's a hoss. Tough bruising running style. Not a lot of top end speed but he's a bulldozer.

A Back's are JJ Green, Qua Searcy and Clinton Lynch. All three are really good players. Clinton Lynch is our big play threat and is great in passing game. We rotate A Backs in and out every play (they actually being the play call in from the sidelines) our 4th A back position is still up for grabs. I expect it to be Nathan Cottrell a speedy back from Tennessee. We will most likely rotate Green, Lynch and Search with Cottrell playing sparingly.

WR we have Ricky Jeune and Brad Stewart starting. Jeune is a good blocker and has steady hands. Same goes for Stewart. Stewart really gets after it blocking has has great hands. Just doesn't get a ton of separation. The backup spots will be determined in camp. Most likely Jalen Camp will be the 3rd WR.

LT is Jahaziel Lee. Played a bunch as a Freshman last year and played well. He struggled a bit and Spring ball according to Coach Johnson. He's athletic and excells at getting to the second level. Backup will likely be Jake Stickler who hasn't played much.

LG is Parker Braun. Played a ton as a FR last year and started majority of the year. Our best lineman. He's tough and physical. Really good player. Backup position is up for grabs but it will be someone who hasn't played much. Could be a true FR.

C is Kenny Cooper. Another one who played as a true FR last year. He started @ VT last year due to injury and played a lot in the bowl game. He's a good player. Backup spot is wide open. If Cooper were to get hurt we'd likely slide out starting RT (Marshall) back to C as he's played there before.

RG is Will Bryan. Has played a lot and is a proven lineman. Another good player up front for us. Same as LG the backup spot is open for grabs. Shamire Devine is the first lineman off the bench at G right now. He has all the potential in the world but has never kept his weight down. Hes anywhere from 380-400 pounds. Coaches have always wanted him in the 330 range. He's good for a few snaps a game.

RT is Andrew Marshall. Has seen a lot of snaps in his time at Tech. Solid lineman. Backup is up for grabs. Stickler could slide over here if needed.

We have 5 lineman coming in. I expect a couple to make the 2 deep.

Our eligibility is as follows

QB Matthew Jordan - RS JR
A Back Clinton Lynch - RS JR
A Back JJ Green - RS SR
B Back Dedrick Mills - So
WR Ricky Jeune - RS SR
WR Brad Stewart - JR
LT Jahaziel Lee - So
LG Parker Braun - So
C Kenny Cooper - So
RG Will Bryan - RS Jr
RT Andrew Marshall - SR

Hope that helps.

Be glad to answer any questions that I can.
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Triple option football is assignment football. It's one of the reasons the service academies often run it. They have a lot of smaller smart guys on their OL that can execute the plan which is 3/4 yards and move the chains on third down. GT is not a lot different other than size but they don't get a lot of blue chip type players on their OL. They do get a lot of kids that are bright and can execute their game plan by moving the sticks in a slow methodical grind it out way. If our D can be disruptive early and halt their drives, we blow them out early. I think we can, but will we? That's why you play the games. I dont see GT putting up anything on D that could come close to stopping our offense, I think the Big Orange scores at will.
 
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HeyHeyUT said:
How do you expect Jordan to do as a passer? Expect GT to open that side of game up, or will they stay conservative for the first game?

Thanks for the rundown!
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My personal opinion is he's iffy as a passer. Hes got the ability but in games he's rushed his throwing a bit from what I've seen.

I expect them to play to his strengths which would be power running.

I would compare him to Will Worth. Navy's QB last year.
 
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I think we need to run the ball as much as possible. Just long, slow drives.

The less their offense is on the field, the less we worry about the triple option.

Let all of our backs touch the ball. Grind down their defense and eat up the time of possession.
 
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ToHellWithUGA said:
Sure.

We have a 4 way QB battle. Paul Johnson has said this is our deepest position and he's comfortable with any of the four starting. I personally think Matthew Jordan will be the starter. He started @ VT last year and led us to a win.

If he starts expect to see a ton of running up the middle with him. He will run a lot of midline IMO.

Lucas Johnson is the best passer of the group (Rs Fr) and Jay Jones is the most electric (Rs Fr) of the group.

B Back is Derrick Mills. Our star player. He's a hoss. Tough bruising running style. Not a lot of top end speed but he's a bulldozer.

A Back's are JJ Green, Qua Searcy and Clinton Lynch. All three are really good players. Clinton Lynch is our big play threat and is great in passing game. We rotate A Backs in and out every play (they actually being the play call in from the sidelines) our 4th A back position is still up for grabs. I expect it to be Nathan Cottrell a speedy back from Tennessee. We will most likely rotate Green, Lynch and Search with Cottrell playing sparingly.

WR we have Ricky Jeune and Brad Stewart starting. Jeune is a good blocker and has steady hands. Same goes for Stewart. Stewart really gets after it blocking has has great hands. Just doesn't get a ton of separation. The backup spots will be determined in camp. Most likely Jalen Camp will be the 3rd WR.

LT is Jahaziel Lee. Played a bunch as a Freshman last year and played well. He struggled a bit and Spring ball according to Coach Johnson. He's athletic and excells at getting to the second level. Backup will likely be Jake Stickler who hasn't played much.

LG is Parker Braun. Played a ton as a FR last year and started majority of the year. Our best lineman. He's tough and physical. Really good player. Backup position is up for grabs but it will be someone who hasn't played much. Could be a true FR.

C is Kenny Cooper. Another one who played as a true FR last year. He started @ VT last year due to injury and played a lot in the bowl game. He's a good player. Backup spot is wide open. If Cooper were to get hurt we'd likely slide out starting RT (Marshall) back to C as he's played there before.

RG is Will Bryan. Has played a lot and is a proven lineman. Another good player up front for us. Same as LG the backup spot is open for grabs. Shamire Devine is the first lineman off the bench at G right now. He has all the potential in the world but has never kept his weight down. Hes anywhere from 380-400 pounds. Coaches have always wanted him in the 330 range. He's good for a few snaps a game.

RT is Andrew Marshall. Has seen a lot of snaps in his time at Tech. Solid lineman. Backup is up for grabs. Stickler could slide over here if needed.

We have 5 lineman coming in. I expect a couple to make the 2 deep.

Our eligibility is as follows

QB Matthew Jordan - RS JR
A Back Clinton Lynch - RS JR
A Back JJ Green - RS SR
B Back Dedrick Mills - So
WR Ricky Jeune - RS SR
WR Brad Stewart - JR
LT Jahaziel Lee - So
LG Parker Braun - So
C Kenny Cooper - So
RG Will Bryan - RS Jr
RT Andrew Marshall - SR

Hope that helps.

Be glad to answer any questions that I can.
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that is a good read, thanks.. seems like you sure know your yellow jackets
 
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VolsnRavens said:
"-Martin, despite his weaknesses in coverage is big, strong, and athletic. I have always liked the way he plays the run game. You would rather have him than a Tabor in a game like this."


This is the reason not to have a Tabor. And hopefully, Mr. Jennings will do the same to all the DB's this year.
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As much as I hate Tabor and Florida. Can we give this "Jennings destroyed him" a break?
 
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ToHellWithUGA said:
What does that have to do with Georgia Tech? He didn't start against us (GT) is what I'm saying. Not that he didn't make any starts at UGA.
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While I hope we beat your team badly, I will say as a Vols fan in Georgia, I pull for you all every time you play the puppies.
 
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I think that our defense will stop them enough times to allow our offense to score points, even with bringing in a mostly new starting backfield, I think we put up too many points on their defense. Tennessee 38- Tech 17.
 
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ToHellWithUGA said:
Sure.

We have a 4 way QB battle. Paul Johnson has said this is our deepest position and he's comfortable with any of the four starting. I personally think Matthew Jordan will be the starter. He started @ VT last year and led us to a win.

If he starts expect to see a ton of running up the middle with him. He will run a lot of midline IMO.

Lucas Johnson is the best passer of the group (Rs Fr) and Jay Jones is the most electric (Rs Fr) of the group.

B Back is Derrick Mills. Our star player. He's a hoss. Tough bruising running style. Not a lot of top end speed but he's a bulldozer.

A Back's are JJ Green, Qua Searcy and Clinton Lynch. All three are really good players. Clinton Lynch is our big play threat and is great in passing game. We rotate A Backs in and out every play (they actually being the play call in from the sidelines) our 4th A back position is still up for grabs. I expect it to be Nathan Cottrell a speedy back from Tennessee. We will most likely rotate Green, Lynch and Search with Cottrell playing sparingly.

WR we have Ricky Jeune and Brad Stewart starting. Jeune is a good blocker and has steady hands. Same goes for Stewart. Stewart really gets after it blocking has has great hands. Just doesn't get a ton of separation. The backup spots will be determined in camp. Most likely Jalen Camp will be the 3rd WR.

LT is Jahaziel Lee. Played a bunch as a Freshman last year and played well. He struggled a bit and Spring ball according to Coach Johnson. He's athletic and excells at getting to the second level. Backup will likely be Jake Stickler who hasn't played much.

LG is Parker Braun. Played a ton as a FR last year and started majority of the year. Our best lineman. He's tough and physical. Really good player. Backup position is up for grabs but it will be someone who hasn't played much. Could be a true FR.

C is Kenny Cooper. Another one who played as a true FR last year. He started @ VT last year due to injury and played a lot in the bowl game. He's a good player. Backup spot is wide open. If Cooper were to get hurt we'd likely slide out starting RT (Marshall) back to C as he's played there before.

RG is Will Bryan. Has played a lot and is a proven lineman. Another good player up front for us. Same as LG the backup spot is open for grabs. Shamire Devine is the first lineman off the bench at G right now. He has all the potential in the world but has never kept his weight down. Hes anywhere from 380-400 pounds. Coaches have always wanted him in the 330 range. He's good for a few snaps a game.

RT is Andrew Marshall. Has seen a lot of snaps in his time at Tech. Solid lineman. Backup is up for grabs. Stickler could slide over here if needed.

We have 5 lineman coming in. I expect a couple to make the 2 deep.

Our eligibility is as follows

QB Matthew Jordan - RS JR
A Back Clinton Lynch - RS JR
A Back JJ Green - RS SR
B Back Dedrick Mills - So
WR Ricky Jeune - RS SR
WR Brad Stewart - JR
LT Jahaziel Lee - So
LG Parker Braun - So
C Kenny Cooper - So
RG Will Bryan - RS Jr
RT Andrew Marshall - SR

Hope that helps.

Be glad to answer any questions that I can.
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We don't know who the best passer is yet, we have an a back saying jones throws the best ball. Besides that good stuff lol.
 
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