Why UT defense's biggest problem vs Missouri happened before the snap

[kamoshika]

Tennessee football players said the wrong things or said them too slowly. Believe it or not, that was the crux of the problem when the Vols defense was blistered by Missouri for 530 yards.

UT linebackers had a noticeably bad game in that 36-7 loss. On Tuesday, linebackers coach Brian Jean-Mary pinpointed “pre-snap communication” as the biggest issue, which led to compounding problems in that game...Before the snap, UT defenders must receive the play call from the sideline, identify the opponent’s formation, make adjustments and perform individual assignments to stop the offense. Players make calls for each step of the process. But the Vols were sometimes wrong and often too slow in their calls, and it showed once the ball was snapped.

UT defenders were a step behind in meeting the ball-carrier or chasing receivers. They were susceptible to blocks and diversions because they were slightly out of position. When they tried to compensate, their angles were poor in pursuing the ball-carrier. And when they reached the play, they missed tackles. It all stemmed from the poor communication before the play. And Jean-Mary said Missouri didn’t do a lot out of the ordinary with its offense to confuse the Vols. “Obviously, it always starts with us as coaches,” Jean-Mary said. “We didn’t get the adjustments that we needed done at the level we needed to."
Here's why Tennessee football's biggest problem vs Missouri happened before the snap

 

[K-town Vol Fan]

Tennessee football players said the wrong things or said them too slowly. Believe it or not, that was the crux of the problem when the Vols defense was blistered by Missouri for 530 yards.

UT linebackers had a noticeably bad game in that 36-7 loss. On Tuesday, linebackers coach Brian Jean-Mary pinpointed “pre-snap communication” as the biggest issue, which led to compounding problems in that game...Before the snap, UT defenders must receive the play call from the sideline, identify the opponent’s formation, make adjustments and perform individual assignments to stop the offense. Players make calls for each step of the process. But the Vols were sometimes wrong and often too slow in their calls, and it showed once the ball was snapped.

UT defenders were a step behind in meeting the ball-carrier or chasing receivers. They were susceptible to blocks and diversions because they were slightly out of position. When they tried to compensate, their angles were poor in pursuing the ball-carrier. And when they reached the play, they missed tackles. It all stemmed from the poor communication before the play. And Jean-Mary said Missouri didn’t do a lot out of the ordinary with its offense to confuse the Vols. “Obviously, it always starts with us as coaches,” Jean-Mary said. “We didn’t get the adjustments that we needed done at the level we needed to."
Here's why Tennessee football's biggest problem vs Missouri happened before the snap

If the players can't figure out what to do quick enough....that's on the coaches. They need to figure it out.

 

[OrangeTsar]

Maybe we were changing well know signals to avoid a falling prey to Michigan style stolen signals situation?

 

[Volnuck]

That is just a coach falling on the hand grenade for a lack luster performance by his players. No lack of communication could cause 10 yards of separation between their receivers and our defenders.

 

[Rocky Top T]

That is just a coach falling on the hand grenade for a lack luster performance by his players. No lack of communication could cause 10 yards of separation between their receivers and our defenders.

Truth

 

[Rocky Top T]

10th game of the season. Should be no miss communication. We just got dominated, plain and simple. Missouri wanted it more, we didn't even show up

 

[DC_Vol]

So…Missouri wasn’t doing anything special and we couldn’t interpret, predict, and communicate.

If this is true it’s a failure to teach and develop.

 

[Winchester73]

Tennessee football players said the wrong things or said them too slowly. Believe it or not, that was the crux of the problem when the Vols defense was blistered by Missouri for 530 yards.

UT linebackers had a noticeably bad game in that 36-7 loss. On Tuesday, linebackers coach Brian Jean-Mary pinpointed “pre-snap communication” as the biggest issue, which led to compounding problems in that game...Before the snap, UT defenders must receive the play call from the sideline, identify the opponent’s formation, make adjustments and perform individual assignments to stop the offense. Players make calls for each step of the process. But the Vols were sometimes wrong and often too slow in their calls, and it showed once the ball was snapped.

UT defenders were a step behind in meeting the ball-carrier or chasing receivers. They were susceptible to blocks and diversions because they were slightly out of position. When they tried to compensate, their angles were poor in pursuing the ball-carrier. And when they reached the play, they missed tackles. It all stemmed from the poor communication before the play. And Jean-Mary said Missouri didn’t do a lot out of the ordinary with its offense to confuse the Vols. “Obviously, it always starts with us as coaches,” Jean-Mary said. “We didn’t get the adjustments that we needed done at the level we needed to."
Here's why Tennessee football's biggest problem vs Missouri happened before the snap

Thanks for posting. Not sure how much I can buy into it … EVERYBODY seems to be looking to find answers for that mess I suppose.

 

[DC_Vol]

Thanks for posting. Not sure how much I can buy into it … EVERYBODY seems to be looking to find answers for that mess I suppose.

It looked to me like a good ole fashioned ass whipping because one team wanted it a lot more than the other. Pains me to say it, but that is what it looked like to me.

 

[Proud Army Wife]

Is that what happened with the FL and Bama games as well? Cause if so, I have some questions. Like, why wasn’t it worked on or fixed before the Mizzou game? Sheesh

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

10th game of the season. Should be no miss communication. We just got dominated, plain and simple. Missouri wanted it more, we didn't even show up

Yep. But can’t blame him for using coach speak.

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

That is just a coach falling on the hand grenade for a lack luster performance by his players. No lack of communication could cause 10 yards of separation between their receivers and our defenders.

That’s what a coach should do. You don’t throw your players under the bus publicly.

 

[FollowTheLeader]

10th game of the season. Should be no miss communication. We just got dominated, plain and simple. Missouri wanted it more, we didn't even show up

Do you realize that there is never the same group on the field together? We are missing key leadership and rotating freshmen, the can be missed communication....on both sides the ball.

 

[ftsandersvol]

Tennessee football players said the wrong things…

Beasley to Herring: “Herring, be sure to run slow.”

 

[McDad]

It helps understand what went wrong. I'm not any clearer on why.

Why was the communication from coaches to players slow?

 

[Hulavol]

That’s what a coach should do. You don’t throw your players under the bus publicly.

Exactly. That’s called leadership.
And I suspect he is kicking their ass in practice this week- because if he doesn’t, UGA sure as hell will on Saturday …

 

[DeadByDaylightFan]

our focus 100% should've been on stopping the run.

That's NFL defense 101.

 

[BruisedOrange]

This is a question from way out there off the edge, but it's something I've often wondered...

I know electronically it wouldn't be difficult to insert/create a half-second delay in communications from the visiting coaches box to the visiting bench.

So pre-game, who inspects for that, certifies the equipment and connections, and how is interference protected against once the game starts?

It wouldn't require a conspiracy. Coaches would never have to know about it. All it would take is a loyal, enterprising fan who works for whomever has the stadium communications contract.

Or, that one person could be slipped 5K by "the syndicate" to assure an outcome. Sadly, anything is potentially believable these days.

 

[OrangeBeachVol]

That's sad they we don't have any line backers that can communicate the correct calls to the other guys. Pili where are you???

 

[Carp]

This certainly seems correct. I saw at least 3-4 times the defense wasn't even lined up when Mizzu snapped the ball. That can't happen and it's a clear lack of communication from somewhere. Coaches are responsible for that.

 

[bpalmer28]

Maybe we were changing well know signals to avoid a falling prey to Michigan style stolen signals situation?

This may sound ridiculous to some folks, but that is very possible.

 

[rocytop2624]

Anyone heard anything about Donte Thornton?

 

[JRich]

If the players can't figure out what to do quick enough....that's on the coaches. They need to figure it out.

How so?

 

[Cartervol]

3 years in and the defense still can't get the plays in in time from the sideline.

 

[JRich]

Is that what happened with the FL and Bama games as well? Cause if so, I have some questions. Like, why wasn’t it worked on or fixed before the Mizzou game? Sheesh

IMO, Florida - yes, Bama-not necessarily. Bama just imposed their will in the second half.

Simple motion confuses UT's linebackers and secondary. I got hammered on here after the Florida game for stating it and that they would not get better. Here we are week 11 and the 9 senior defenders have not gotten better. Surprise.