Vols trail Tide in numbers for must-win game-West

[OmahaOmaha]

Vols trail Tide in numbers for must-win game westwords​

Posted by Marvin West | Oct 16, 2025 | westwords | 0

Under the direction of assistant coach Glen Elarbee, Tennessee's offensive line is a member of the Joe Moore Award Midseason Honor Roll. (Photo/ Tennessee Athletics

 

[OmahaOmaha]

That Oline just might be the key to victory. If the defense can play a little over their heads... Wonder if Nico's Dad sees what the Oline is doing.....

 

[livefaith]

"Must Win" is one of the dumbest phrases that was ever misapplied.

 

[LegionnaireOfTheMiserable]

That Oline just might be the key to victory. If the defense can play a little over their heads... Wonder if Nico's Dad sees what the Oline is doing.....

The reason the O Line looks better (pass blocking, we aren’t running it quite as well) has as much or more to do with Aguilar as it does with anyone on the O Line. He can process quickly, knows when the ball needs to come out, can move when needed. If Nico were still here, everyone would be blaming the OL for why we are 3-3.

 

[Ned Ray McWorkher]

The entire offensive line is improved from where it was last year. Heard in particular is markedly better.

 

[OmahaOmaha]

"Must Win" is one of the dumbest phrases that was ever misapplied.

Uh well, if you have 5 wins and need 6 to go bowling, your last game is a must win. There are actually a few must wins.

 

[OmahaOmaha]

The reason the O Line looks better (pass blocking, we aren’t running it quite as well) has as much or more to do with Aguilar as it does with anyone on the O Line. He can process quickly, knows when the ball needs to come out, can move when needed. If Nico were still here, everyone would be blaming the OL for why we are 3-3.

I agree with the Nico factor, However, we are better at every position on the OLine this year. Even at Center, which is surprising to me.