We have a QB (Go Vols)

[LittleVol]

We’ve all heard about him not having offers out of HS. The idea of becoming a firefighter. A pure hearted kid it seems.
As well as a QB with a live arm. He’s faster than people realize and his release is very quick.

He would have thrown for 300 yards if not for so many drops. Some of that was him being a bit off target but he was on target much more.

I will be watching Nico tonight to see how he does. And as crazy as it seems…we need to thank Nico for leaving. Aguilar is a better QB.

It’s still early. It’s just game one. But this new offense paired with Aguilar is a beautiful thing and I don’t see Nico or Arch, or Ty Simpson running our offense the way he did today.

This kid is supposed to be balling at UCLA.
Instead he’s brought something very special to Knoxville. This is going to be fun season!

 

[CAVPUT]

Expectations are low. Gonna love pulling for the underdog and enjoying each win that we're able to get.

 

[SpookyAction]

Nico will probably have gaudy stats, but I don't care.
I like this team. I would like them healthier.

I say that because he is all they've got. So he will be slinging it and running alot.

 

[chrisvannoy]

Expectations are low. Gonna love pulling for the underdog and enjoying each win that we're able to get.

Alabama, Texas and LSU later crapping the bed and suddenly Tennessee will be called top tier by all the experts who missed it

 

[temptn]

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He's no Nico, thank goodness.

 

[DonDiego]

Funny how he was throwing high early on, but then started bringing his throws down. This is a kid who is learning and working on his techniques. I'm hoping Matthews gets a little better with the hands as the year goes along.

 

[OrangeBeachVol]

And no interceptions.

 

[General Jack]

And he can run the offense fast. Bazooka Joe and Nico couldn’t.

 

[rocketskates]

Nico will probably have gaudy stats, but I don't care.
I like this team. I would like them healthier.

I say that because he is all they've got. So he will be slinging it and running alot.

We’ll see my friend. I’ll be shamelessly watching the UCLA/Utah game tonight. I suspect he’s going to find out really quick that he isn’t surrounded by nearly as much talent as he had at Tennessee. In fact I’m sure him and BIG NICK are secretly salty after Joey’s strong debut.

 

[LittleVol]

Funny how he was throwing high early on, but then started bringing his throws down. This is a kid who is learning and working on his techniques. I'm hoping Matthews gets a little better with the hands as the year goes along.

The team has a lot to improve on period.
But it’s a team full of hungry and talented players.

Matthews will come around.

 

[ALLVOL 4LIFE]

QB not going to be an issue this year.

Receivers need to put on some stick’um or work on their focus.

Defense was without many pieces today and still managed against (I think) a quality foe.

We gonna be a team to be reckoned with

 

[Jacksonvol]

We’ve all heard about him not having offers out of HS. The idea of becoming a firefighter. A pure hearted kid it seems.
As well as a QB with a live arm. He’s faster than people realize and his release is very quick.

He would have thrown for 300 yards if not for so many drops. Some of that was him being a bit off target but he was on target much more.

I will be watching Nico tonight to see how he does. And as crazy as it seems…we need to thank Nico for leaving. Aguilar is a better QB.

It’s still early. It’s just game one. But this new offense paired with Aguilar is a beautiful thing and I don’t see Nico or Arch, or Ty Simpson running our offense the way he did today.

This kid is supposed to be balling at UCLA.
Instead he’s brought something very special to Knoxville. This is going to be fun season!

Totally agree with everything you said. I shutter to think about the end score with "Mr I" as the QB

 

[Butch s]

Arm strength is a little suspect, that first deep ball looked like a punt, but his ability to read and react is upper tier

 

[goldvol]

Alabama, Texas and LSU later crapping the bed and suddenly Tennessee will be called top tier by all the experts who missed it

Tennessee didn’t play a team as talented as those 3 teams. The analogy is a bit of a stretch in my opinion. All 3 would beat Syracuse by 3 TDs

 

[Rocky Top T]

Alabama, Texas and LSU later crapping the bed and suddenly Tennessee will be called top tier by all the experts who missed it

They played much better teams than we did also. Fact

 

[rocketskates]

I just hope this Gomer Pyle ref that’s working the Clemson/LSU game doesn’t ref many of our games

 

[K-town Vol Fan]

I was hard on him, gave him **** about all the picks. He played well today. I'll take my crow with some extra hot sauce.

 

[joevol33]

And no interceptions.

I forget who, but some announcer said he'd throw more than Syracuse this game.

 

[lego126]

I just hope this Gomer Pyle ref that’s working the Clemson/LSU game doesn’t ref many of our games

I was literally thinking the same thing. Did you just see this lights..... i know I've seen it before, but that BS needs to not be allowed during the game.

 

[DuckInAPen]

Tennessee didn’t play a team as talented as those 3 teams. The analogy is a bit of a stretch in my opinion. All 3 would beat Syracuse by 3 TDs

I mean, Bama only lost by two touchdowns to an ACC team that went 2-10 last year, so it just stands to reason they'd beat an ACC team that went 10-3 last year by three touchdowns.

 

[LucidZ]

I'll take any QB that can read a defense and can get out of the pocket when the line collapses, instead of panicking and falling on the ground. I think he played well. I'm still going to manage my expectations as we'll play better teams than Syracuse.

 

[LadyVolette]

I'll take any QB that can read a defense and can get out of the pocket when the line collapses, instead of panicking and falling on the ground. I think he played well. I'm still going to manage my expectations as we'll play better teams than Syracuse.

Well, after perusing the Bama boards (yes I need to take a shower), they said he was ‘okay’ but much better than Nico.. which from them is the equivalence of begrudging high praise.. and you know they don’t want to say anything positive about us lmao… they need to be worried about their own problems

 

[Big Orange Captain]

He looked good but i will reserve judgement till after the georgia game.

 

[lego126]

I mean, Bama only lost by two touchdowns to an ACC team that went 2-10 last year, so it just stands to reason they'd beat an ACC team that went 10-3 last year by three touchdowns.

Last year may have been a fluke for Fl state. What happened to them the year before? We all thought they were gonna be awful because of last year, maybe they are back to their former selves... much as i dislike Fl state. When they are good.... it's good for CFB.

 

[TheVolsFrog]

Well, after perusing the Bama boards (yes I need to take a shower), they said he was ‘okay’ but much better than Nico.. which from them is the equivalence of begrudging high praise.. and you know they don’t want to say anything positive about us lmao… they need to be worried about their own problems

speaking of Bama. I need to go see if Kangaroo Black posted a video. He's a Bama fan but he gives TN plenty of praise and he doesn't hold back on Bama when they play bad