Vols Fall Practice #3

[25vol]

The routes on air session with the Tennessee quarterbacks, wide receivers and tight ends was horrendous. Remember, there’s much more of practice we don’t see, but from what we did in this period – it was not good.

 

[Jackcrevol]

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sounds like passing game has regressed

 

[vols 30]

Panic mode engaged after 3 practices..

We need an Allen Iverson press conference ASAP

 

[WillisWG]

Day 3 guys. Air routes ARE to improve timing, to build chemistry, to become more proficient....it's practice

 

[Chad F]

Eh. Our offense has been lackluster the past two seasons. Even with the turbulence at QB and new players on the O-line, I am hopeful that we’ll beat least as good - maybe better - on offense. The WRs and O-line have been habitual underachievers for the past two years. If those two units can solidify and play on at least a somewhat consistent level, a lot of opportunities open up!

 

[25vol]

Can’t say much since it’s only practice and they generally don’t get access to the whole thing and everybody has off days. However, I think poor catching in practice with no defenders and no pressure is a cause for concern considering we’ve watched 2 straight seasons of poor WR play (with most of the blame shifted to the QBs).

Doesn’t make anybody a negative nancy to point it out but also doesn’t mean the sky is falling either. I think I’ll reserve my judgement until the end of this month. If we come out of the gates with butterfingers against Syracuse then we’ll know we’ve got a big problem but I think this won’t be an issue. GBO

 

[joevol33]

Thanks again Fingers

 

[CAVPUT]

Media got to see three sessions today. It would be great if the media told us which session their reviewing.

yep Boo needs to work soon.

Don't commit the crime if you can't do the time....so to speak.

 

[CAVPUT]

sounds like passing game has regressed

Considering the QB situation, no portal activity and Brazzel being sidelined, I'm not sure what folks were expecting? Heupel chose to roll with the youth on this team. Gonna take time I suspect. I expect a somewhat rocky start to the season. Hopefully, things click later on and we don't put ourselves in a hole during the first few weeks of the schedule. This team gets 8 wins and I'm a happy camper.

 

[Jackcrevol]

Considering the QB situation, no portal activity and Brazzel being sidelined, I'm not sure what folks were expecting? Heupel chose to roll with the youth on this team. Gonna take time I suspect. I expect a somewhat rocky start to the season. Hopefully, things click later on and we don't put ourselves in a hole during the first few weeks of the schedule. This team gets 8 wins and I'm a happy camper.

we good. agreed.

 

[CAVPUT]

Eh. Our offense has been lackluster the past two seasons. Even with the turbulence at QB and new players on the O-line, I am hopeful that we’ll beat least as good - maybe better - on offense. The WRs and O-line have been habitual underachievers for the past two years. If those two units can solidify and play on at least a somewhat consistent level, a lot of opportunities open up!

Nico had the physical tools, but not the drive and mental aspect. Aguilar has the drive and maybe he sees the field better? Still, he's making a huge jump. The game will be way faster for him now. Can't expect him to jump into the deep end and not struggle.

 

[CAVPUT]

we good. agreed.

 

[DougVol]

I used to think dropped passes in practice wouldn’t matter. Unfortunately they show up immediately come game time.

 

[CAVPUT]

I used to think dropped passes in practice wouldn’t matter. Unfortunately they show up immediately come game time.

When I played, my coach always said you play like you practice. I think there's truth in that.

 

[VolFreakJosh]

I’m laughing at the folks who magically can base our season off a day of practice.

 

[Vol_in_NC_1999]

I'll translate the 9 for 11:

For Gen Z: It's like Fortnite. 9 out of 11 vs bots sucks. Not bad for Blitz Royal, but if you hit 9 out of 11 in Ranked Reload you're going to the playoffs.

For Millenials: 9 out of 11 against pure air sucks. In a scrimmage that would be pretty good. If we do this against GA or 'Bama we have a good chance of beating them if the penalties go our way.

For Baby Boomers: We suck. Get ready for a sucky year. You already knew this season had 6-6 all over it, so why are you complaining? Heupel is never going to get us to the next level unless he makes serious changes right now.

 

[barney]

Relatively short routes on air. It's not like these guys haven't seen a million passes and they spend regular time with a JUGS most days.

I'm dumbfounded that saying "Catch the ball if it's in your hands" is in any way controversial or being negative.

It's like being a center. Can you snap just 9 of 11 well and put the other 2 over the QBs head? I think not. There are expectations.

Its also the first day in shells in like 4 months. Every year people freak out about drops in camp lol

 

[IndianaVol]

Encouraging to see Boo in a helmet.
Shows he's doing the work to get back in tight with the team.

 

[VolFan_stuck_in_the_901]

If a pattern of drops in practice emerges, then I'll start to freak out. Until then, it's practice. You can iron out the drops, especially this early in Fall practice.

 

[HeuperDrive]

I'll translate the 9 for 11:

For Gen Z: It's like Fortnite. 9 out of 11 vs bots sucks. Not bad for Blitz Royal, but if you hit 9 out of 11 in Ranked Reload you're going to the playoffs.

For Millenials: 9 out of 11 against pure air sucks. In a scrimmage that would be pretty good. If we do this against GA or 'Bama we have a good chance of beating them if the penalties go our way.

For Baby Boomers: We suck. Get ready for a sucky year. You already knew this season had 6-6 all over it, so why are you complaining? Heupel is never going to get us to the next level unless he makes serious changes right now.

once again, Gen X is forgotten

they’re probably used to that at this point to be fair

 

[volfever007]

Nico had the physical tools, but not the drive and mental aspect. Aguilar has the drive and maybe he sees the field better? Still, he's making a huge jump. The game will be way faster for him now. Can't expect him to jump into the deep end and not struggle.

So you're just ruling Merk out? He's the best on this roster right now in my opinion.

 

[VolFanNC09]

Not really concerned yet on the routes on air period. It looks like right now Merk is QB1 due to the Gopro which is ok by me.

I actual believe that our defense is going to be better than last year. I like what I am hearing about our LBs. Barring injuries in the secondary, this unit has a chance of being elite as do our RBs. Lets just hope the QB/WRs can get in synch. I am good with either Merk or Aguilar although I think Aguilar has some more experience in reading coverages.

 

[SayUWantAreVOLution]

Not really concerned yet on the routes on air period. It looks like right now Merk is QB1 due to the Gopro which is ok by me.

I actual believe that our defense is going to be better than last year. I like what I am hearing about our LBs. Barring injuries in the secondary, this unit has a chance of being elite as do our RBs. Lets just hope the QB/WRs can get in synch. I am good with either Merk or Aguilar although I think Aguilar has some more experience in reading coverages.

Merk wore the GoPro in the Spring when he definitely wasn't QB1.

 

[Vol_in_NC_1999]

once again, Gen X is forgotten

they’re probably used to that at this point to be fair

Although my attempt at humor was not deep enough to consider this, I'll take credit.

 

[PEPPERJAX]

PHANGERS!!!!!!