What's Wrong with Tennessee Football?

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#27
Great post, best one on here in 2 days. Bravo Bravo Bravo. Go big Orange Rah Rah Rah. It's Monday and I am still hungover about as excited as I can get.
 
#28
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StlCardinals2618 said:
You know they have had a top 5 class and got the best player in the country right?
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And yet USC beat us with a SO 3* QB nobody else really wanted, a SO 3* RB nobody else really wanted and an OL that is mostly 3* and only has 4 Upperclassmen on it.
 
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preacherwebb said:
This is a good point too.
Almost as good as the whole article.


If only Moses hadn't disobeyed God and smote the rock, instead of speaking to it the second time around.

So, using this logic, Moses did something wrong that kept him personally out of the promised land. Therefore, Dooley will have to do something wrong to keep himself out of the promised land of enjoying this ship being turned around.

Just sayin'....
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I feel sorry for Moses if the Isrealites were half as manic as us. If by some miracle two of those interceptions had been converted into TDs and the Vols had won 17-14, the fanbase would be about as united as it can be and only the fringest of the fringe element would be talking about the hot seat. It's that fine of a line and that's part of the reason why these guys get paid so much.
 
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Good post Western, but the bottom line is everyone wants to win and right now we're not. I completley understand the virtues of patience The losses often cloud the big picture of a situation. Not many care about the root cause, they want it fixed and the repair has to be sooner than later. For Dooley the clock has started whether some of us like it or not. It's the nature of the business. Progress is what several of us expected. I stated 6-6 during the summer. I might be wrong as it appears we may lose 2 more games. Again, your post is valid and true, but Joe Vol Fan is looking for results and progress.
 
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Time for a reality check for the Vol Nation...

First, you guys just ain't that good. Bottom of the SEC East and will more than likely stay there for a while.

Before yall explode on me hear me out.

Between Fulmer and Lane Freaking Kiffin, yall lost momentum in the SEC recruiting battle. That's not something that can be overcome in one or two years. Case in point, when Spurrier came to South Carolina everyone thought within one or two years we would be where we are at now -- 7 years later. It takes time and by the way, the top recruits yall ain't getting are going to South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, and so on. The game don't stop while yall try to rebuild. These kids don't know about the Vols of yesteryear, only now, and what they see is a team that can't compete. The result is they go elsewhere. It's a vicious cycle that's hard to get out of.

My next point. You guys knew when Spurrier was hired at SC that this day was coming. He owned Tennessee at Florida and unfortunately for yall, it looks like he will continue for the foreseeable future to own yall.

Respect. We thumped yall for two years running. Get used to it and give us some respect. When is the last time yall beat SC, FLA, and GA in the same year. Not to even mention the cupcake out of conference schedule yall play (Buffalo and Montana, geesh). Its been awhile.

The power has shifted. SC and GA will be the dominate teams in the East for a while. I know you folks keep saying "But we are a young team and when these Sophomores are Seniors we will be great." Well here's a bit of insight, ours will be too. Again, once you are down, it's hard to get back up.

I know this will pi$$ a lot of you off but it's the truth. It is what it is. You guys will get better, but it will take time. In the mean time, good luck to the Vols and don't think yall are gonna come to our House next year and not take another spanking.

GO COCKS!!!!
 
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Bluegrass Cock said:
Time for a reality check for the Vol Nation...

First, you guys just ain't that good. Bottom of the SEC East and will more than likely stay there for a while.

Before yall explode on me hear me out.

Between Fulmer and Lane Freaking Kiffin, yall lost momentum in the SEC recruiting battle. That's not something that can be overcome in one or two years. Case in point, when Spurrier came to South Carolina everyone thought within one or two years we would be where we are at now -- 7 years later. It takes time and by the way, the top recruits yall ain't getting are going to South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, and so on. The game don't stop while yall try to rebuild. These kids don't know about the Vols of yesteryear, only now, and what they see is a team that can't compete. The result is they go elsewhere. It's a vicious cycle that's hard to get out of.

My next point. You guys knew when Spurrier was hired at SC that this day was coming. He owned Tennessee at Florida and unfortunately for yall, it looks like he will continue for the foreseeable future to own yall.

Respect. We thumped yall for two years running. Get used to it and give us some respect. When is the last time yall beat SC, FLA, and GA in the same year. Not to even mention the cupcake out of conference schedule yall play (Buffalo and Montana, geesh). Its been awhile.

The power has shifted. SC and GA will be the dominate teams in the East for a while. I know you folks keep saying "But we are a young team and when these Sophomores are Seniors we will be great." Well here's a bit of insight, ours will be too. Again, once you are down, it's hard to get back up.

I know this will pi$$ a lot of you off but it's the truth. It is what it is. You guys will get better, but it will take time. In the mean time, good luck to the Vols and don't think yall are gonna come to our House next year and not take another spanking.

GO COCKS!!!!
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At least you have a full year to make a ton of excuses after we beat your azz next year! Your amazing cocks still only beat us by 11 points minus Bray and Hunter. And dont give me the no Lattimore BS, you stil rushed for a ton of yards on us.
 
#37
#37
What's wrong with UT football is the morons that follow this team. If a person asks me IRL about UT I just change the subject because there's about an 85% chance that person is a complete retard.
 
#38
#38
Screw logic fire him right now!!! I love coaching searches and watching players de commit and then others drop of the team! It's exactly what we need, more drama please! Let's make it 60 players in 5 years to leave the program
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#39
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VolMaster14 said:
At least you have a full year to make a ton of excuses after we beat your azz next year! Your amazing cocks still only beat us by 11 points minus Bray and Hunter. And dont give me the no Lattimore BS, you stil rushed for a ton of yards on us.
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I didn't say we are amazing. We're average on offense and pretty good on D. I don't think you can argue that. As for the score, we GAVE yall the three points you got! Other than that, shut out. Being a SEC football fan you know that Defense wins games and championships.

Bray might have been a little more effective but don't forget, we are like second in the NATION in interceptions.

We all have players hurt this time of year. Besides Lattimore, we've lost two upper class men starters on our O line, thus the poor pass protection.

Our QB only has three more starts than Worley.

Most of our same team will be back next year with a few new faces/names as will the Vols. It will be another good game.
 
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Ttucke11 said:
Great post. All fans should be required to read this. Doesn't say Dooley is or isn't the answer, but does shed light on our struggles. In conclusion: Give Dooley at least until next year to judge his performance. I can't wait to see some of the fans calling for his head eat crow in 2012 and 2013
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I say give him until 13 before you start seriously judging the direction of the program. I don't expect that the record is going to be that much better than the last two seasons. By 13, he and likely this staff, will have nothing but their players on campus.
 
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WesternKyVol said:
Posted on another site, although not Tos:

Let's pretend Lane Kiffin never happened. See, you're feeling better about this post already.

Let's pretend Phillip Fulmer kept his job following the 2008 season, turned in the exact same 7-6 record Kiffin had in 2009, and was then replaced by Derek Dooley. It's easy, and sometimes fun, to blame Kiffin for the program being in such bad shape, but for the sake of this argument let's pretend he never put on an orange and white visor. Because if we look past the cheap answer, we might find the real one.

I believe, very strongly, that Tennessee isn't struggling simply because Lane Kiffin coached for one season and then left in the middle of the night. Tennessee isn't struggling because Derek Dooley can't coach. Tennessee doesn't even necessarily have the record they have because of all the injuries this season; some of the margins might have been closer, but the end result would likely be only one game better with Tyler Bray instead of Matt Simms and Justin Worley.

Tennessee is struggling because the teams that are beating them have better players. Rocket science, I know.

Last week we took a look at the second half collapses of Dooley's Vols. That list now includes #13 South Carolina last week, who shut Tennessee out and dominated both sides of the ball in the second half. But the teams on that list - eleven of Dooley's twelve losses here - are still noteworthy. Almost all of them are ranked in the Top 20, and the ones that aren't still had plenty of talent. But it's not just that Tennessee has played a brutal schedule under Dooley's watch. It's who the Vols have lined up on their own sideline.

The primary reason Tennessee has fallen is the program's recruiting classes in 2007, 2008, and 2009. As we'll see after the jump, those three years weren't kind of bad...they were absolute disasters. In a row. And Derek Dooley - who wasn't around for any of them - is simply left to pick up the pieces.


Here's a complete look at the Vols' recruiting classes in those three seasons - player rankings are from Rivals.com, and players are listed in order of their rating system.

2007 - Phillip Fulmer - National Rank #3

Five Stars: Chris Donald, Kenny O'Neal, Brent Vinson, Eric Berry, Ben Martin
Four Stars: Lennon Creer, Donald Langley, Gerald Jones, Darris Sawtelle, Ahmad Paige, Nevin McKenzie, Rolando Melancon, Chris Walker, B.J. Coleman, Rae Sykes, DeAngelo Willingham
Three Stars: Deshaun Barnes, Anthony Anderson, C.J. Fleming, Savion Frazier, Denarius Moore, Kevin Cooper, Daryl Vereen, William Brimfield, Dennis Rogan, Rufus Williams, Art Evans, Cody Pope, Josh Hawkins, Todd Campbell, Tyler Maples
Two Stars: Cory Hall
Let's start with Eric Berry. That guy is the best individual player we've had in Knoxville since Peyton Manning, and we enjoyed every second he was on the field. He's also the most loved former Vol since Manning. Only great things to say about him on and off the field; he won the Thorpe Award and has a tremendous future in the NFL. You knew all of that already. After Eric Berry?

The Vols signed a total of sixteen four and five star players. Of those sixteen, only THREE had meaningful careers in Knoxville, four if you include the injury-plagued Ben Martin. Gerald Jones did some solid work for the Vols. Chris Walker had some solid moments at end. Eric Berry was Eric Berry.

Every other four/five star player was a bust. That's 75% of the top tier of this class.Even among the three stars, you've got the pleasant surprise of Denarius Moore (who would've been even better with some stability on offense during his time), and then you've got a couple of serviceable role players and backups: Savion Frazier, Kevin Cooper, Daryl Vereen, Dennis Rogan, Art Evans. Nevin McKenzie and DeAngelo Willingham played in the secondary as juco transfers.

On the whole? A class of 32 signees, half of which were elite, produced 19 busts, 2 good players, and 1 Eric Berry.You can be mad at Fulmer for this one if you want to, but remember: this class was universally praised when it was signed. Everyone was wrong about this one.

2008 - Phillip Fulmer - National Rank #35
Five Stars: None
Four Stars: Gerald Williams, E.J. Abrams-Ward, Aaron Douglas, Marlon Walls
Three Stars: Casey Kelly, Preston Bailey, Rod Wilks, Tauren Poole, Prentiss Waggner, Steven Fowlkes, Willie Bohannon, Dallas Thomas, Austin Johnson, Ben Bartholomew, Herman Lathers
Two Stars: Stephaun Raines, Carson Anderson, Montori Hughes
You want to blame Fulmer for something, here's where I'd go.

Some of this was the delay in hiring an offensive coordinator (and the fact that that offensive coordinator was Dave Clawson continues to be the move I place the most blame on). But we thought this class would be a train wreck the day it was signed, and much of that has come true.

At the top, the Vols got minimal results from Gerald Williams, while Marlon Walls is still a work in progress. The late Aaron Douglas was a freshman All-American here, but then transferred. Abrams-Ward? Nope.
And look how many of the three stars we're relying on as our best players right now. Those kids - especially Tauren Poole, Prentiss Waggner, Dallas Thomas, and Austin Johnson - are out there fighting for us and making some plays. Herman Lathers can be that guy again when he returns from injury. But when all of the long-term productivity of your class is half of the three stars it signs? That's a very bad sign.

Of the 18 total signees in this class, only six have made long-term positive contributions to the program. All six are three stars.

2009 - Lane Kiffin - National Ranking #10
Five Stars: Janzen Jackson, Bryce Brown
Four Stars: Jerod Askew, Marlon Walls, Nu'Keese Richardson, Eric Gordon, Darren Myles, David Oku, James Green, Marsalis Teague, JerQuari Schofield
Three Stars: Robert Nelson, Arthur Jeffery, Naz Oliver, Greg King, Mike Edwards, Zach Rogers, Daniel Hood, Rae Sykes, Kevin Revis, Nigel Mitchell-Thornton, Toney Williams
It's the infamous Kiffin class, and by now we all know that eleven of these twenty-two kids are no longer with the program, including seven of the eight highest rated players by Rivals.

Tennessee got two good years from Janzen Jackson. Bryce Brown was a solid backup as a freshman. Other than that, even the players who have stayed have struggled to produce. I think Marsalis Teague has earned more "bless his heart"s than any Vol this season. Schofield, King, and Mitchell-Thornton all used to see the field much more often than they do now. Who on this list has given or will give Tennessee any kind of solid long-term production? Who on this list could we build a program around?

Here's the bottom line: the Vols signed 31 four/five star players from 2007-2009. Only 3 - Eric Berry, Gerald Jones, and Chris Walker - became long-term starters. Janzen Jackson was before getting booted. Marlon Walls might become one before he's finished. There is a small group of contributors. But there is an overwhelming group of busts.

Essentially, Tennessee - a once-elite program in the most difficult conference in college football - completely struck out in recruiting three years in a row. Read that sentence a couple more times, and take a moment to let it sink in.

Now add in the coaching changes. Now add in the injuries this season.

Honest question: how have we not been worse under Dooley?

Look, I know it sucks right now. I know we're not what we should be. But none of that - NONE of it - is Derek Dooley's fault.

It takes time to come back from a recruiting failure of this magnitude, especially when you're playing ranked SEC teams every week. Dooley's first two teams were almost totally devoid of senior leadership (Luke Stocker was a redshirt senior from the 2006 class, Nick Reveiz was a walk-on). How are you supposed to rebuild without that?

We'll still be paying for this three year failure next year. You think we've got no senior leadership right now, wait til 2012. As a result, it would make sense that it would take AT LEAST three years to even BEGIN to come back from something like this.

The only reason we could even begin to allow ourselves to believe that it might happen sooner? Derek Dooley went out and signed Tyler Bray (and Kiffin does deserve some credit here), Da'Rick Rogers, and Justin Hunter - in less than three weeks - in 2010. He also signed a bunch of guys who are still young - Rajion Neal, Jawuan James, James Stone, Jacques Smith, Corey Miller, Michael Palardy - who could still have plenty of upside. Then he signed jucos and transfers like Mychal Rivera and Malik Jackson to plug in right away.

Then he went out this past February and signed A.J. Johnson and Curt Maggitt. He also locked up DeAnthony Arnett, Marlin Lane, Marcus Jackson, Brian Randolph, and Devrin Young, who have all shown those freshman flashes. Then he stocked the cupboard even more with Maurice Couch, Izauea Lanier, and Alex Bullard.

That doesn't even include the guys we haven't seen yet, but are excited about: Antonio Richardson, Byron Moore (playing more every week), Cameron Clear, and the rest of the guys we're reserving judgment on...you know, like you're supposed to do with freshmen. They won't all work out by any means. But the jury isn't out on any of them.

Eric Berry skews this argument a bit...but you can make a case that the Vols have already gotten as much from Derek Dooley's 2010 and 2011 signees as freshmen and sophomores as they got from the entire 2007-2009 classes.

Derek Dooley is responsible for zero percent of the mess and one hundred percent of the cleanup. The process got slowed down by injuries this year, and has been up against an incredibly difficult schedule. But guys...how could we have realistically expected anything else?

From a player/talent standpoint - which is always the most important standpoint - it took three years for us to fall. It was never going to get fixed right away.

The problem is, we still run thru the T and still play Rocky Top and still wear the orange uniforms. And so we expect the orange uniforms to do what they always do: score touchdowns, make plays, win games. Especially when the opponent is the likes of South Carolina, a program we have a very difficult time accepting as ahead of us at the moment.

So when the orange uniforms don't do those things, we get angry and we look for someone to blame. And since we can't blame Tyler Bray and it gets harder to blame Lane Kiffin every day, we look somewhere else. And right now, that somewhere else is Derek Dooley.

Look, I'm frustrated too. I questioned some coaching issues against the Gamecocks too. And I have nothing to suggest that Derek Dooley is a good coach.

What I do have is evidence that Dooley has us in the right process. I have overwhelming evidence that Tennessee was in a complex situation involving coaching change that made us focus more on who was in charge and less on the players he was coaching.

Tennessee still hasn't lost a game they weren't supposed to lose under Derek Dooley. You know why we were the underdogs in all of those games? Because our players weren't as good as theirs.

When you whiff on three consecutive recruiting classes and you play in the SEC, you will suffer. Greatly. From a talent, experience, depth, and intangibles standpoint, the Vols could've been a 3-9 team last season. And they could be doing far worse than competing with good teams for most of the game (because only Oregon last year, LSU this year, and Alabama twice have truly dominated the Vols in the second half, plus Georgia's blowout in Athens).

So yeah, it's frustrating right now, and it feels like absolutely everything has been against us the last few years. But when you strike out on three straight recruiting classes, your program dies. Slowly, Derek Dooley is trying to bring it back to life. And it has to be slowly. We're not there yet, and I don't know when we'll get there...but I believe Dooley has brought us further than we may have had a right to realistically expect.

Realistically, of course, is a word we don't really believe in as Tennessee fans. We want results now, and when we don't get them, we go after someone's head.

But it would be brutally unfair and incredibly tragic if the guy who did the incredibly difficult work of getting this thing pointed back in the right direction - and the author of the Vol For Life idea - got run off by irrational expectations and people before he had a chance to experience the fruit of his labor.

When is the fruit coming? I don't know. I hope it's next year.

But even if we're still in winter right now, I believe Derek Dooley has planted a seed. And slowly, in the face of adversity, and though we may all be questioning it right now...I believe that seed is growing.

So for now, we have no choice but continued patience and continue frustration.

But deep down, I still believe it's growing.

And so we water. And we wait.

--Will Shelton
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Wait a second... So we have a problem with depth?????!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!???? (Sarcasm. Good post!!)
 
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Bluegrass Cock said:
I didn't say we are amazing. We're average on offense and pretty good on D. I don't think you can argue that. As for the score, we GAVE yall the three points you got! Other than that, shut out. Being a SEC football fan you know that Defense wins games and championships.

Bray might have been a little more effective but don't forget, we are like second in the NATION in interceptions.

We all have players hurt this time of year. Besides Lattimore, we've lost two upper class men starters on our O line, thus the poor pass protection.

Our QB only has three more starts than Worley.

Most of our same team will be back next year with a few new faces/names as will the Vols. It will be another good game.
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I dont argue that, and even if you dont give us the 3 pts, thats still just a 14 pt win for the #13 team in the country(#9 now in the BCS) against a bad team. I would also hope you wouldnt argue that without Bray and Hunter it has totally changed the way this team plays. Its a pointless argument anyway. Bray and Hunter arent coming back till next year so its all about 2012 now.
 
#43
#43
Bluegrass Cock said:
Time for a reality check for the Vol Nation...

First, you guys just ain't that good. Bottom of the SEC East and will more than likely stay there for a while.

Before yall explode on me hear me out.

Between Fulmer and Lane Freaking Kiffin, yall lost momentum in the SEC recruiting battle. That's not something that can be overcome in one or two years. Case in point, when Spurrier came to South Carolina everyone thought within one or two years we would be where we are at now -- 7 years later. It takes time and by the way, the top recruits yall ain't getting are going to South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, and so on. The game don't stop while yall try to rebuild. These kids don't know about the Vols of yesteryear, only now, and what they see is a team that can't compete. The result is they go elsewhere. It's a vicious cycle that's hard to get out of.

My next point. You guys knew when Spurrier was hired at SC that this day was coming. He owned Tennessee at Florida and unfortunately for yall, it looks like he will continue for the foreseeable future to own yall.

Respect. We thumped yall for two years running. Get used to it and give us some respect. When is the last time yall beat SC, FLA, and GA in the same year. Not to even mention the cupcake out of conference schedule yall play (Buffalo and Montana, geesh). Its been awhile.

The power has shifted. SC and GA will be the dominate teams in the East for a while. I know you folks keep saying "But we are a young team and when these Sophomores are Seniors we will be great." Well here's a bit of insight, ours will be too. Again, once you are down, it's hard to get back up.

I know this will pi$$ a lot of you off but it's the truth. It is what it is. You guys will get better, but it will take time. In the mean time, good luck to the Vols and don't think yall are gonna come to our House next year and not take another spanking.

GO COCKS!!!![/QUOTE


I hope you realize the SECe has never been as bad as it is now. So enjoy your stay at the top bc it wont last long.
You only wish SC & GA will dominate the east for a while.
Respect? Maybe bama & lsu. SC, hell no!
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#44
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Bluegrass **** said:
Time for a reality check for the Vol Nation...

First, you guys just ain't that good. Bottom of the SEC East and will more than likely stay there for a while.

Before yall explode on me hear me out.

Between Fulmer and Lane Freaking Kiffin, yall lost momentum in the SEC recruiting battle. That's not something that can be overcome in one or two years. Case in point, when Spurrier came to South Carolina everyone thought within one or two years we would be where we are at now -- 7 years later. It takes time and by the way, the top recruits yall ain't getting are going to South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, and so on. The game don't stop while yall try to rebuild. These kids don't know about the Vols of yesteryear, only now, and what they see is a team that can't compete. The result is they go elsewhere. It's a vicious cycle that's hard to get out of.

My next point. You guys knew when Spurrier was hired at SC that this day was coming. He owned Tennessee at Florida and unfortunately for yall, it looks like he will continue for the foreseeable future to own yall.

Respect. We thumped yall for two years running. Get used to it and give us some respect. When is the last time yall beat SC, FLA, and GA in the same year. Not to even mention the cupcake out of conference schedule yall play (Buffalo and Montana, geesh). Its been awhile.

The power has shifted. SC and GA will be the dominate teams in the East for a while. I know you folks keep saying "But we are a young team and when these Sophomores are Seniors we will be great." Well here's a bit of insight, ours will be too. Again, once you are down, it's hard to get back up.

I know this will pi$$ a lot of you off but it's the truth. It is what it is. You guys will get better, but it will take time. In the mean time, good luck to the Vols and don't think yall are gonna come to our House next year and not take another spanking.

GO ****!!!!
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Screw you but you have a point... Hopefully the MTSU game won't look like y'alls Navy game and more like y'alls Kentucky game
 
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Thank you OP, great post.

Id like to say that lane kiffin is the biggest reason for all the attrition. He EMBARRASSED Tennessee all over the media when he left and his players (for the most part) left or turned out to be thug busts.

I think dooley can be the guy and he has my support 100%

This USC guy can chirp all he wants because when Lattimore leaves after next season USC will be back to 4th in the east, where they belong.
 
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#47
I agree with the OP. I knew coming in that this was a 6-7 win season but the development of Bray and Hunter gave me hope for more. Throughout this season though I feel like we have not always put our players in the best situation to win. That is what has frustrated me the most. Really the only game I can 100% say we would have won with Bray and Hunter would be this past SC game. We had/have enough to beat the current version of the Gamecocks. That team that we played this past weekend is no where close to their current ranking. That past game also showed me our coaches have some learning to do when it comes to putting our players in a position to succeed, and Dooley admitted that. I just hope that change does come. Always GBO. Upset fan =/= unrealistic fan.
 
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#49
Bluegrass Cock said:
Time for a reality check for the Vol Nation...

First, you guys just ain't that good. Bottom of the SEC East and will more than likely stay there for a while.

Before yall explode on me hear me out.

Between Fulmer and Lane Freaking Kiffin, yall lost momentum in the SEC recruiting battle. That's not something that can be overcome in one or two years. Case in point, when Spurrier came to South Carolina everyone thought within one or two years we would be where we are at now -- 7 years later. It takes time and by the way, the top recruits yall ain't getting are going to South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, and so on. The game don't stop while yall try to rebuild. These kids don't know about the Vols of yesteryear, only now, and what they see is a team that can't compete. The result is they go elsewhere. It's a vicious cycle that's hard to get out of.

My next point. You guys knew when Spurrier was hired at SC that this day was coming. He owned Tennessee at Florida and unfortunately for yall, it looks like he will continue for the foreseeable future to own yall.

Respect. We thumped yall for two years running. Get used to it and give us some respect. When is the last time yall beat SC, FLA, and GA in the same year. Not to even mention the cupcake out of conference schedule yall play (Buffalo and Montana, geesh). Its been awhile.

The power has shifted. SC and GA will be the dominate teams in the East for a while. I know you folks keep saying "But we are a young team and when these Sophomores are Seniors we will be great." Well here's a bit of insight, ours will be too. Again, once you are down, it's hard to get back up.

I know this will pi$$ a lot of you off but it's the truth. It is what it is. You guys will get better, but it will take time. In the mean time, good luck to the Vols and don't think yall are gonna come to our House next year and not take another spanking.

GO COCKS!!!!
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The funny thing... Dooley took over a program in complete disarray and STILL signed two classes that were better according to Rivals than yours.

Worse news for you... these young guys are learning OJT and taking some hard knocks now that will pay off later. Even worse news for you... Dooley has signed and managed players that have stayed with the program at a very high rate. Maybe the worst news for you... UT has two WR's at least as good as Jefferies that will line up against you next fall. They have a QB much better than Shaw who will be there. They have an OL that already protects well and will be well seasoned.

Enjoy the anomaly that is your "success" right now. UT and UF will not be down for 7 years... keep dreaming. You can then return to your perennial role as "also ran but finished 4th".
 
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Bluegrass Cock said:
I didn't say we are amazing. We're average on offense and pretty good on D. I don't think you can argue that. As for the score, we GAVE yall the three points you got! Other than that, shut out. Being a SEC football fan you know that Defense wins games and championships.
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Really? I think I saw UT "give" you a TD when Worley overthrew Rogers in the back of the end zone. Bray hits that every time. I believe Rogers "gave" you 7 when he dropped a ball right in his hands... Hunter catches that every time.

I believe UT GAVE you 7 again when they couldn't convert on Waggner's INT.

Bray might have been a little more effective but don't forget, we are like second in the NATION in interceptions.
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LOL@U. Bray would have been ALOT more effective than a Fr making his first start.

We all have players hurt this time of year. Besides Lattimore, we've lost two upper class men starters on our O line, thus the poor pass protection.
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UT has only one upperclassman starter on the OL... and did just fine against your vaunted pass rush.

Our QB only has three more starts than Worley.
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Your point?

Most of our same team will be back next year with a few new faces/names as will the Vols. It will be another good game.
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Please bookmark this and come back to remind me next year if I am wrong. If UT Bray, Hunter, and UT's other key players are not injured by this time next year... it won't be that good of a game. UT would have beaten you with Bray. IT would not have been close with Hunter and Bray.
 
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