Shane Mathews says Bru and Squirrel will not play vs UF

[mitzustu]

He says on his podcast that according to his Tennessee ‘sources’ Bru and Squirrel will not play.

 

[207 others]

We need rod wilks at wr then

 

[Hulavol]

Two votes for Rod Wilks.

Not worried about WR. Just pound the rock. Relentlessly. Over and over and over. Our O line might not be the best pass blockers on earth, but those big beasts can shove.
Control the ball, control the clock, pound the rock.

 

[gray0306]

well until its on the official notice why believe anything

 

[Nico ee-ah-MAH-LAY-ah-va]

Opportunity for MM to join the mix. I hate it for Bru because I was hoping this was going to be his NFL springboard season after the injury.

 

[Vfl2407]

Would mean MM, Brazzell, and Nimrod if Thornton is also out?
Prob more throws to Sampson and TE’s.

 

[Mustng959]

I'm curious how we got so many banged up at Arkansas? Its not like we were throwing to the receivers very often. I can sort of understand guys in the trenches getting banged up a lot because every play they're battling guys as big as they are.

Anyway, we need to dominate this game with Florida from beginning to end. Its Florida though, so anything can happen as we've often seen in the past.

Go Vols

 

[farmdogvol]

That would mean CJH is sandbagging with the injury list. They are both listed as probable. He starts doing that regularly the gamblers won't be to happy with him.

 

[cherokeeeVOL]

I thought you get penalized for inaccurate injury info on the report? Or is it only closer to gameday?

 

[Mccage]

I'm curious how we got so many banged up at Arkansas? Its not like we were throwing to the receivers very often. I can sort of understand guys in the trenches getting banged up a lot because every play they're battling guys as big as they are.

Anyway, we need to dominate this game with Florida from beginning to end. Its Florida though, so anything can happen as we've often seen in the past.

Go Vols

They block too

 

[utvolpj]

That would mean CJH is sandbagging with the injury list. They are both listed as probable. He starts doing that regularly the gamblers won't be to happy with him.

It's also against league rules and subject to fines

 

[K-town Vol Fan]

Maybe we will actually get to see some of Nathan Leacock. He's a highly rated guy but hasn't seen the field much.

 

[Rocky Top T]

I would be shocked if either play this week. Doubt they play against the Gumps. Maybe Bru.

 

[OrangeEtBlanc]

Maybe this will force Nico to have to go through his reads and make throws to other targets, knowing that Squirrel & Bru won’t be out there. Get the TEs (where is Staes?) and RBs more involved.

 

[Mustng959]

They block too

True

 

[adam.vol]

We thought all was lost when Tillman went out with injury. Turned out that it opened the door for Hyatt to do more. The injuries aren’t good, but maybe it’s not bad either.

 

[KnoxRealtorVOL]

We're loaded at WR, that won't be a problem. We just need the O-line to hold up, and the play calling to put Nico in a position to succeed.

 

[RDU VOL#14]

Would mean MM, Brazzell, and Nimrod if Thornton is also out?
Prob more throws to Sampson and TE’s.

This needs to happen regardless

 

[WoodsmanVol]

He says on his podcast that according to his Tennessee ‘sources’ Bru and Squirrel will not play.

Bad news if true. BUT, this is where those TEs, Brazell, Matthews, Thornton, and Nimrod get the chance to shine. AND, if we use them right, wear down Florida with our RB corps of: Sampson, Bishop, Lewis, and Keith. I think we remain loaded for bear if our coaches call this right. We can uptempo, but I think we play slam-bam-dayum you, mam ball.

 

[Jaxon_Vol2017]

I've never liked the way he handles injuries. If they're hurt just say they're out. You have fans looking forward to watching them play and he's just lying the whole time.

 

[loservol]

I've never liked the way he handles injuries. If they're hurt just say they're out. You have fans looking forward to watching them play and he's just lying the whole time.

After watching them leave the field last week in pain, suprised anyone still thought they were playing this week. More suprised Nico wasn't on the list, cause I'm pretty sure he took a shot to the ribs on that last play. Which would make running out of bounds even dumber.

 

[Clad in Big Orange]

When I saw the injury report say “probable” for both, I assumed that meant “out”. How in the world can anyone police an injury report. All the coach has to say is that their status changed through the week.

 

[Jaxon_Vol2017]

When I saw the injury report say “probable” for both, I assumed that meant “out”. How in the world can anyone police an injury report. All the coach has to say is that their status changed through the week.

To Josh, probable most likely means out.

 

[The Original Fade]

We have plenty of capable WRs, we just need better playcalling and offensive philosophy and strategy than what we’ve seen vs Oklahoma and Arkansas

 

[Vfl2407]

We have plenty of capable WRs, we just need better playcalling and offensive philosophy and strategy than what we’ve seen vs Oklahoma and Arkansas

And decent oline play.