TNHopeful505
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1. Justin Worley definitely shut up a lot of critics tonight. Can't ask for more than what he did. Only 11 incompletions, and several of those were on the WR's. His only mistakes were the two overthrown deep balls. I'm very happy with his performance. Very efficient. Managed the game well, and Bajakian called a good game to help get him in a rhythm.
2. Loved our tempo in the first half, but noticed we slowed down in the second. If we could keep up that pace we were running for a while, then holy cow. That was crazy fast offense. You could tell we wore Utah State down defensively.
3. Jancek put together a GREAT game plan to contain Keeton. So sick of hearing about him, and we shut him down. He was the only thing about Utah State that was even slightly competitive tonight.
4. Our open field and wrap up tackling was noticeably better tonight. I didn't see many missed tackles at all. Fundamentals have drastically improved. That's big.
5. A.J. Johnson....gotta love that guy. Glad he stuck around. Hoping he has a huge year.
6. Our receivers did a okay job, but there were too many drops and missed opportunities in my opinion. Where was Vic Wharton and Johnathan Johnson? Thought it was odd they both had great camps and yet didn't hear their names at all. Vic got on the field during mop up. Just thought I'd see more of him.
7. I'm so glad that Pig straightened up and got back on the team. Kid is an incredible player.
8. Pearson has got some good moves to him.
9. Josh Smith is going to be a great receiver. He's going to be Mr. Dependable.
10. NINE Tennessee Receivers had long plays over 12 yards. That's pretty impressive as well.
11. Run game has GOT to improve. Was not impressed at all. Hurd and Lane were great on their touchdowns, but average 2-3 ypc isn't gonna get it done in the SEC. They've got another week to figure it out.
12. D-Line played incredible. Loved the push, loved the physicality. Even when we had players like Couch, Sentimore, Smith, McCullers, this line looks like one of the best lines we have had in a while.
13. Not concerned that Medley missed a FG. Kid was in high school a year ago. It's Neyland.
14. "Third Down For What" is kind of annoying EVERY third down....
15. I just notice something about this team. They have swagger. They just have confidence. They have a physicality to them. Watching the defense tonight, it's like the commentator said, "This is the NEW Tennessee defense." I sure hope so.
Great game. Now let's get ready for Arkansas State. One game at a time.
2. Loved our tempo in the first half, but noticed we slowed down in the second. If we could keep up that pace we were running for a while, then holy cow. That was crazy fast offense. You could tell we wore Utah State down defensively.
3. Jancek put together a GREAT game plan to contain Keeton. So sick of hearing about him, and we shut him down. He was the only thing about Utah State that was even slightly competitive tonight.
4. Our open field and wrap up tackling was noticeably better tonight. I didn't see many missed tackles at all. Fundamentals have drastically improved. That's big.
5. A.J. Johnson....gotta love that guy. Glad he stuck around. Hoping he has a huge year.
6. Our receivers did a okay job, but there were too many drops and missed opportunities in my opinion. Where was Vic Wharton and Johnathan Johnson? Thought it was odd they both had great camps and yet didn't hear their names at all. Vic got on the field during mop up. Just thought I'd see more of him.
7. I'm so glad that Pig straightened up and got back on the team. Kid is an incredible player.
8. Pearson has got some good moves to him.
9. Josh Smith is going to be a great receiver. He's going to be Mr. Dependable.
10. NINE Tennessee Receivers had long plays over 12 yards. That's pretty impressive as well.
11. Run game has GOT to improve. Was not impressed at all. Hurd and Lane were great on their touchdowns, but average 2-3 ypc isn't gonna get it done in the SEC. They've got another week to figure it out.
12. D-Line played incredible. Loved the push, loved the physicality. Even when we had players like Couch, Sentimore, Smith, McCullers, this line looks like one of the best lines we have had in a while.
13. Not concerned that Medley missed a FG. Kid was in high school a year ago. It's Neyland.
14. "Third Down For What" is kind of annoying EVERY third down....
15. I just notice something about this team. They have swagger. They just have confidence. They have a physicality to them. Watching the defense tonight, it's like the commentator said, "This is the NEW Tennessee defense." I sure hope so.
Great game. Now let's get ready for Arkansas State. One game at a time.