First "offensive" drive of the game/season

[FBtime]

Well we can hope the first offensive drive of the game will be better than the last two years. Versus West Virginia we have the missed assignment from OL on the first play and JG is crushed on a backwards pass which killed the drive. WV drives down and get a FG. Versus Georgia State we have Chandler not handling the swing pass from JG on the 2nd play and he bobbles it up and it is intercepted. They drive for a TD. I hope we win the toss and defer but either way I would love points on the first drive, even a FG, to set the tone. I think we will need to start with some short easy completions to get JG going and loosen up their front 7 a little because they do have a good defense/DL. Chandler had a pretty good game against them last year (16-78) so I am confident that running room will be there but we will have to prove we can throw. As an aside I think while of course we will miss Jennings and Calloway the improved speed of this year's starters will help in getting better separation leading to more opportunities.

PS if you turn this into a JG argument thread...I will CUT you!

 

[TennesseeTarheel]

We win toss, defer, SC rushes twice for three yards total, then, throws an interception to Bryce Thompson, who takes it to the house.

I think our defense scores as much as our offense. (Just guessin')

 

[sjt18]

Unless they try to loosen USCe up with a PA deep ball... I would not be surprised if UT doesn't run on the first 5 or 6 plays.

 

[VolinMC]

First drive,,,offense converts 3-4 third downs and scores a touchdown in the redzone eating up about 6-8 minutes of clock. It's what I'm hoping anyway.

 

[mrmax86]

Take the kickoff in the endzone, touchback.
Eric Gray over the left side, 75-yd TD.

 

[FïreBall]

First offense play will be hand off to Chandler.. He will cut right behind Carvin and Wright for a nice gain! Second play will be the same.. Third play will be a pass to Palmer for a nice gain. Forth play will unfortunately be a incomplete pass but cause of a PI defense.. Next play will be a dump pass over center to Chandler... He scores! TD Tennessee!

Did I do this right?

GoVols!

 

[FBtime]

First drive,,,offense converts 3-4 third downs and scores a touchdown in the redzone eating up about 6-8 minutes of clock. It's what I'm hoping anyway.

Would be perfect!

 

[USMC-TNVOL]

Unless they try to loosen USCe up with a PA deep ball... I would not be surprised if UT doesn't run on the first 5 or 6 plays.

Probably the only that we can rely on this year if our O line is as good as they say it will be.

 

[Doberman]

False start, up the gut for 2 yds, short pass for 3 yds, punt.

Luckily, we get it figured out as the games goes on and the Vols win by a TD.

 

[TennesseeTarheel]

Since fewer fans in the stands = More cheerleader shots!

 

[VolinMC]

False start, up the gut for 2 yds, short pass for 3 yds, punt.

Luckily, we get it figured out as the games goes on and the Vols win by a TD.

Ha! Yep,this sounds more likely than what I posted. Happens a lot with us.

 

[PEPPERJAX]

Double reverse to Keyton for a 75 yard TD.

 

[VolInDayton]

Fake swing pass to Chandler, hit Hyatt for a 75 yard TD.

 

[Volunteer08]

I hope all of these come true. Realistically I think Chandler to the right side for 4 yards. In my dreams, play action fake to Chandler and hits Palmer streaking down the sideline for 45 yards. Hurries the team to the line to handoff to Chandler for 20 more. SC on their heels has confusion on the line and Gaurantano hands to Chandler to punch it in from the 5.

 

[volsrock09]

False start, up the gut for 2 yds, short pass for 3 yds, punt.

Luckily, we get it figured out as the games goes on and the Vols win by a TD.

They're gonna be so confused as to why were punting on 3rd down...I LOVE IT lmao...Element of surprise

 

[FBtime]

They're gonna be so confused as to why were punting on 3rd down...I LOVE IT lmao...Element of surprise

Good catch!

 

[BigOrangeMojo]

First drive (per VN game thread)

First Down - Bench JG
Second Down - Fire Pruitt
Third Down - I'm done. 1-9

 

[VolinMC]

First drive (per VN game thread)

First Down - Bench JG
Second Down - Fire Pruitt
Third Down - I'm done. 1-9

You nailed it,,,,game thread is gonna be a wilder ride than normal this year.

 

[OrangeBeachVol]

If we start out on our own 25: get one first down and then a penalty and 3 downs and punt. Chaney plays it safe on first series with JG that far in our territory. If SC gets ball first first and our D gets a 3 & out and we get the ball around our own 40, then Chaney may go deep and open it up. Hope #2 happens.

 

[mickeyvol]

PS if you turn this into a JG argument thread...I will CUT you!

All threads eventually turn into a bash JG thread.

 

[Doberman]

They're gonna be so confused as to why were punting on 3rd down...I LOVE IT lmao...Element of surprise

Ha! Got me!

 

[Boca Vol]

Penalty for breaking the huddle with 12 men on the field. 1st & 15
Burn a TO because playclock is counting down.
False start by OL. 1st & 20
Handoff for a 9 yard gain. 2nd & 11
Handoff for 8 yard gain. 3rd & 3....now we're rolling
Incomplete pass (Deep fade...the go-to in short yardage). 4th & 3

 

[5FingerVolPunch]

We win toss, defer, SC rushes twice for three yards total, then, throws an interception to Bryce Thompson, who takes it to the house.

I think our defense scores as much as our offense. (Just guessin')

Maybe I've just missed him in the videos, but I haven't seen Bryce Thompson in the practice videos this week. Even when they were filming DB reps. I really hope he's playing Saturday.

 

[BeecherVol]

Penalty for breaking the huddle with 12 men on the field. 1st & 15
Burn a TO because playclock is counting down.
False start by OL. 1st & 20
Handoff for a 9 yard gain. 2nd & 11
Handoff for 8 yard gain. 3rd & 3....now we're rolling
Incomplete pass (Deep fade...the go-to in short yardage). 4th & 3

You think we get off to that good of a start?

 

[johnfnkelly]

Read option, JG keeps it and takes it the house while shedding 5 tackles.