Kelsey Pope Admits UT Had to "Evolve" Offense

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...and, of course, this revelation invites speculation that maybe (and I'd even allow, subconsciously) Nico was struggling to master all the new elements and complexities of what was being installed.

Maybe he wasn't sure he could handle all this added complexity, and for that reason didn't push back when his dad started causing problems. Maybe it worked out at Tennessee the way Nico deep down hoped it would.

He's just yet to stick the landing.
 
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BruisedOrange said:
...and, of course, this revelation invites speculation that maybe (and I'd even allow, subconsciously) Nico was struggling to master all the new elements and complexities of what was being installed.

Maybe he wasn't sure he could handle all this added complexity, and for that reason didn't push back when his dad started causing problems. Maybe it worked out at Tennessee the way Nico deep down hoped it would.

He's just yet to stick the landing.
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😂 yeah it worked out like he hoped. 😂
 
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The offense that UT has run so far this season resembles the offense JH ran at UCF much more than anything he's used so far at Tennessee. The Wing T, Run and Shoot, Veer, Air Raid, West Coast, and Counter packages have all reappeared. The route trees have also shown more crossing routes and throws to the middle of the field. I really believe JH finally has full confidence in his QB and O line.
 
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Great stuff. It shows the staff is experienced and willing to evolve. I know the loss to UGA hurts, but 41 points against that defense is pretty impressive. The narrative that the Heupel offense stalls against UGA/Smart will not be there next year.
 
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BruisedOrange said:
...and, of course, this revelation invites speculation that maybe (and I'd even allow, subconsciously) Nico was struggling to master all the new elements and complexities of what was being installed.

Maybe he wasn't sure he could handle all this added complexity, and for that reason didn't push back when his dad started causing problems. Maybe it worked out at Tennessee the way Nico deep down hoped it would.

He's just yet to stick the landing.
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This is true. Current and former receivers were concerned w Nico. I will spare details as NIL came into play, but we wouldn’t have lost as many receivers in the portal.

I say this though it all worked out-so far. I’m so happy w/ Joey and our receivers. I loved our offense, Saturday . So much fun to see.
 
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one thing I like about it, without really knowing the Xs and Os, it seems to give more options to set plays up.

That was the major difference between Golesh calling plays vs Halzale so far imo. Golesh would "set" plays up, and was really good at it. He would use certain formations to get the defense to do something, and then bam! hit them with something that took advantage of that adjustment.

whether it was Halzle being new and or limited by Milton and Nico, he never had success setting up plays even though it seemed like the same play book. and the explosive plays dropped off.

against UGA in the past they had the athletes that were just better, and a great defensive minded coach who could keep up and adjust. and previously our offense wasn't varied enough to tit for tat on those changes.

this year, it was constant adjustments for most of the game. we were able to constantly set up plays, which is where most of our explosive plays come from imo. if we can continue to refine that ability from the play callers, have players that can execute, and find ways to tinker we will be dangerous.
 
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#1fulmerite said:
Can anyone imagine Fulmer running this type of offense? I still like the good ole I formation because that’s what we ran when I was in high school. But, not the wishbone or wing-T! Lol
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I formation is my favorite formation. Maybe its just because I am a 90s kid. Maybe because I enjoyed Stanfords John Harbaugh offense when they were all 3 stars and they beat the crap out of everyone in the pac 10. Just hated when it was against USC west when I that was my number 1 team. The I formation just makes sense to me and still does if you have tough kids playing football with a good combination of skilled athletes.
 
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Glad to see the TEs and RBs used more in the passing game. It makes us tougher to defend.

He did use the TEs and RBs in the passing game at UCF.
 
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