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ORANGE AND WHITE GAME : REVIEW
As a Vol fan this is the time of year that to feed me, I look for “any crumbs” that might fall from the Captain’s Table. So here are 5 “crumbs” that I got from the Spring Game last night. I realise it was not much more than a glorified scrimmage (I addressed my opinion at aviewfrombigben.com a couple of weeks ago), but here are my observations.
No 5. OMARR NORMAN-LOTT
Omarr Norman-Lott is one of the transfers from the Portal and he has received very little publicity since his arrival in Knoxville, presumably because as a Defensive Tackle the fans feel this was not a position of need, unlike others. However, you can never have too many bodies in the trench department, especially in a Defense built by Rodney Garner as he loves to rotate, keeping the ‘big uglies’ fresh. Well, last night Omarr introduced himself to Volnation with 4 tackles, 1 ½ sacks and 2 TFLs. Welcome, big man.
No 4. 3rd QUARTERBACK
We are all aware of Joe Milton and Nico Iamaleava as the primary Quarterbacks but I am sure there was still a nagging doubt in the fans’ minds, that it was risky to have only two quarterbacks on the Roster and therefore a visit to the Transfer Portal was probably on the cards after Spring Training. It would be unlikely that any ‘blue chip’ player would sign for Tennessee as they would not see a viable route to playing time, because of the aforementioned two. No need to do this now as Gaston Moore (8-11 94 yards and 1 TD) showed that if we were reduced to using a 3rd Quarterback this season, he is more than serviceable. Moore may not have the ‘rocket arm’ of both Milton and Iamaleava but he showed he was accurate and comfortable in the system.
No 3. ETHAN DAVIS
Tennessee have struggled to incorporate the Tight Ends into the passing game over the last few years, Dominick Wood-Anderson and Princeton Fant both had moments but neither “broke out. However, Ethan Davis, the 4-star Freshman, just might be that guy to do so. 3 Rec for 53 yards is not earth shattering but it was his mobility that was what was so impressive, for me particularly it was the 30-yard grab from Iamaleava. I’m sure many were concerned to see him fall heavily late on, but early reports are that it is a broken collarbone and the 4 to 6 week rehab timeline will give him plenty of time to heal before Fall Camp.
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No 2. NICO IAMALEAVA
I am sure all eyes last night were on the much-heralded debut of Nico Iamaleava and he didn’t disappoint. 8-16 112 yards and 1 TD are presentable stats but the real eye opener was the pass in the last series of the 1st half when he rolled out to the right and tossed a beautiful 30 yard pass in a tight window to Ethan Davis. This play shows, that whilst he is not the finished article and will be sitting behind Milton to start his career, the hype is for real and the short-term future of the Vols is in good hands.
No 1. CAMERON SELDON
For me Cameron Seldon was the best news last night. He ran well with 10 rushes for 45-yards but he also snared 3 catches for 43 yards. Now there are two bits of good news there i) Whilst Tennessee have a deep stable of running backs, there are a bit “samey” in size, skill and style. Seldon is a much bigger back but also displayed a good burst of speed when he ran for that TD run. ii) He was recruited as a Wide Receiver, so he obviously understands route running and has good hands catching which will make him a dangerous weapon when releasing himself from the line of scrimmage. Both these skills will give the Offensive Game planning a multitude of opportunities and as we already know Josh Heupel, unlike his predecessors, doesn’t not waste such opportunities.
I look forward to your comments
GO VOLS
As a Vol fan this is the time of year that to feed me, I look for “any crumbs” that might fall from the Captain’s Table. So here are 5 “crumbs” that I got from the Spring Game last night. I realise it was not much more than a glorified scrimmage (I addressed my opinion at aviewfrombigben.com a couple of weeks ago), but here are my observations.
No 5. OMARR NORMAN-LOTT
Omarr Norman-Lott is one of the transfers from the Portal and he has received very little publicity since his arrival in Knoxville, presumably because as a Defensive Tackle the fans feel this was not a position of need, unlike others. However, you can never have too many bodies in the trench department, especially in a Defense built by Rodney Garner as he loves to rotate, keeping the ‘big uglies’ fresh. Well, last night Omarr introduced himself to Volnation with 4 tackles, 1 ½ sacks and 2 TFLs. Welcome, big man.
No 4. 3rd QUARTERBACK
We are all aware of Joe Milton and Nico Iamaleava as the primary Quarterbacks but I am sure there was still a nagging doubt in the fans’ minds, that it was risky to have only two quarterbacks on the Roster and therefore a visit to the Transfer Portal was probably on the cards after Spring Training. It would be unlikely that any ‘blue chip’ player would sign for Tennessee as they would not see a viable route to playing time, because of the aforementioned two. No need to do this now as Gaston Moore (8-11 94 yards and 1 TD) showed that if we were reduced to using a 3rd Quarterback this season, he is more than serviceable. Moore may not have the ‘rocket arm’ of both Milton and Iamaleava but he showed he was accurate and comfortable in the system.
No 3. ETHAN DAVIS
Tennessee have struggled to incorporate the Tight Ends into the passing game over the last few years, Dominick Wood-Anderson and Princeton Fant both had moments but neither “broke out. However, Ethan Davis, the 4-star Freshman, just might be that guy to do so. 3 Rec for 53 yards is not earth shattering but it was his mobility that was what was so impressive, for me particularly it was the 30-yard grab from Iamaleava. I’m sure many were concerned to see him fall heavily late on, but early reports are that it is a broken collarbone and the 4 to 6 week rehab timeline will give him plenty of time to heal before Fall Camp.
.
No 2. NICO IAMALEAVA
I am sure all eyes last night were on the much-heralded debut of Nico Iamaleava and he didn’t disappoint. 8-16 112 yards and 1 TD are presentable stats but the real eye opener was the pass in the last series of the 1st half when he rolled out to the right and tossed a beautiful 30 yard pass in a tight window to Ethan Davis. This play shows, that whilst he is not the finished article and will be sitting behind Milton to start his career, the hype is for real and the short-term future of the Vols is in good hands.
No 1. CAMERON SELDON
For me Cameron Seldon was the best news last night. He ran well with 10 rushes for 45-yards but he also snared 3 catches for 43 yards. Now there are two bits of good news there i) Whilst Tennessee have a deep stable of running backs, there are a bit “samey” in size, skill and style. Seldon is a much bigger back but also displayed a good burst of speed when he ran for that TD run. ii) He was recruited as a Wide Receiver, so he obviously understands route running and has good hands catching which will make him a dangerous weapon when releasing himself from the line of scrimmage. Both these skills will give the Offensive Game planning a multitude of opportunities and as we already know Josh Heupel, unlike his predecessors, doesn’t not waste such opportunities.
I look forward to your comments
GO VOLS
although I must correct you on one point, we don’t drive on the left side of the road but the wrong side of the road 
