Coach JH Says Our "D" is Fixable. (POLL)

[Volador]

This could be or might not be all that feasible, so what say you Vol Nation? Yay or Nay?

 

[CNCVol88]

If it were fixable it would have been fixed.

 

[deatojl]

I voted yes specifically in regard to the tackling issue. That can be improved from one game to the next. Some of the other issues just are what they are.

 

[Dadof2Vols]

Not this season.

Boo ain’t gonna change his attitude.

Cant Hurry hurt players

Freshman are growing not fast enough.

Lots of bad tackles and angles that could be fixed, but do the players get it? We will see.

 

[morristown vol]

Blitz every play...we either get there or it's completed pass to a wide open receiver.

 

[Ned Ray McWorkher]

They can't increase their size or speed, but they can damned sure line up correctly and play their responsibilities much more ****ing often.

 

[BenGrimm]

no coach is going to say publicly that something they doing is “broken”.

Kinda defeats the whole “trust the process” buy-in.

I just hope he realizes he can’t let off the gas on offense.

 

[OrangeInKy]

It’s as fixable as my hairline

 

[VOLtaism]

I have not seen any improvement in any category since game 4. They have gotten worse each week IMO. Coaches are seeing the flaws and exploiting them while we have made no modifications. They are playing a "keep things in front of you prevent defense" (except for Boo Carter) which makes it hard to get off the field.

 

[mprock]

Only way it can be fixed is by transfer portal 5 new players

 

[SubVet676]

It's fixable if the Head Coach is willing to do what it takes to fix it.

 

[SubVet676]

Only way it can be fixed is by transfer portal 5 new players

You misspelled "coaches".

 

[sonofUT62]

I wish that we could fire Banks this afternoon, but I’m not sure what some of you are expecting JH to say. Nothing to be gained from throwing anyone under the bus in October.

 

[hog88]

If it's fixable wth hasn't it been fixed?

 

[Cartervol]

Running out of time this year to fix it. Must be talking about next year.

 

[volfan102455]

The defense does some things good - I know that those of you who want to find fault don't see it. But they do create turnovers and have some sacks in the games.

They are just not consistent the entire game.

 

[Prayivm3rcy]

They can't increase their size or speed, but they can damned sure line up correctly and play their responsibilities much more ****ing often.

And thats why I think its fixable. We have good players but they are not playing disciplined football right now

 

[BigBadVol]

I try to stay positive but at this point in the season you are who you are. Defensively we are near the bottom in too many categories. Can it be improved? Yes but that doesn’t mean fixed. We are back to ‘22 where the offense is going to have to score a lot to win. I don’t see TN winning any defensive low scoring contest.

 

[Jrobin]

Not this season.

Boo ain’t gonna change his attitude.

Cant Hurry hurt players

Freshman are growing not fast enough.

Lots of bad tackles and angles that could be fixed, but do the players get it? We will see.

I know Boo has some ruff moments he also does do some stuff good. He cause the fumble that put the ball at the 6 yard line. His head isn't right and it shows. I'm not giving up on him

 

[Sarms58]

Think outside the box…Dooley played 13…

 

[SubVet676]

Too late to fix it this year. Four moves to fix it next year:
- Banks has to go. I hate seeing anyone lose their job, but he has to go. He can find another job just based on 2024 and being the DC at UT.
- Garner stays. This is a pre-condition for the next DC, unless they can bring a better DL coach. Other than that, they get to pick their staff. And I'd even ask Coach Garner who he'd like to work for.
- UT defense currently ranks 15th in the SEC. The next DC needs to be one with an "SEC pedigree". Gotta have proven you can play in the SEC. Be willing to make the Mizzou, Auburn, Vandy, LSU, or even the UF DC the highest paid DC in the SEC.
- S&C coach has to go. See above for the ones you go after. Throw the bank at Ek if he'd come back.

Even Jello needs time to set. So the next DC gets a 3-year deal to prove they can do the job.

Tough times require tough decisions. It's time.

 

[hardyemt_p]

Blitz every play...we either get there or it's completed pass to a wide open receiver.

Yep, there wide open anyways. Im on board!

 

[Hbg]

Money and time can fix most all problems, you didn’t set a timeline for fixing our problems.

 

[CAVPUT]

We aren't stupid...well...kinda but in a good way. If this were "fixable", they'd have done it by now. The saying goes...you can't make a silk purse out of a sows ear. This defense is what it is.

 

[Illinoisvolfan2]

I can take Viagra to fix my ED. There’s no pill that can help this defense get better