1974Vol
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Some points in the Vols favor.
1.We saw the same intensity shown in last weeks Georgia game in last years Florida game. Last year a couple of big Gator plays lead to a Tennessee team that lost its focus and the game big and never really recovered. Don't see that happening this year. I think the Vols come out like they got unfinished business and a new believe that if they play well they not just "can" win but "will" win.
2.The Vols spent a lot of emotional energy last week but have an off week to recharge and get well. They will be ready to go. USCe on the other hand will have a tough road trip.
3. A healthy Shaw is hard to contain. With a bad shoulder already I doubt CSS calls up to many designed QB runs and if flushed and forced to run much I don't think Conner finishes the game. Have you noticed the injury bug that hits teams that play the Vols?
4. The spread option was designed to neutralize great DE's. How will Mr. Clowney react to not being blocked? IDK the answer but here's hoping he spends the day chasing the guy WITHOUT the ball.
5. USCe has a great down hill running game. Guess what Tennessee has a great downhill run stopper in AJ Johnson. We have all questioned AJ's ability to run shifty slot receivers and backs down in the open field but there isn't a better "step in the A gap and smash your face" guy in the SEC than AJ. It will be fun watching him and Davis collide; figuratively and physically. My biggest fear is if Davis gets past the front 7 do we have anyone who can run him down? Afraid the answer to that question is a resounding NO!
6. Which leads to the difference in the game. Turn overs and special teams. The Vols have to win this to win the game. They need a pick 6 to offset the 60 yd TD run Davis will likely get and a another blocked punt to seal the deal.
7. Final Vols 24-21 in a slobber knocking classic.
1.We saw the same intensity shown in last weeks Georgia game in last years Florida game. Last year a couple of big Gator plays lead to a Tennessee team that lost its focus and the game big and never really recovered. Don't see that happening this year. I think the Vols come out like they got unfinished business and a new believe that if they play well they not just "can" win but "will" win.
2.The Vols spent a lot of emotional energy last week but have an off week to recharge and get well. They will be ready to go. USCe on the other hand will have a tough road trip.
3. A healthy Shaw is hard to contain. With a bad shoulder already I doubt CSS calls up to many designed QB runs and if flushed and forced to run much I don't think Conner finishes the game. Have you noticed the injury bug that hits teams that play the Vols?
4. The spread option was designed to neutralize great DE's. How will Mr. Clowney react to not being blocked? IDK the answer but here's hoping he spends the day chasing the guy WITHOUT the ball.
5. USCe has a great down hill running game. Guess what Tennessee has a great downhill run stopper in AJ Johnson. We have all questioned AJ's ability to run shifty slot receivers and backs down in the open field but there isn't a better "step in the A gap and smash your face" guy in the SEC than AJ. It will be fun watching him and Davis collide; figuratively and physically. My biggest fear is if Davis gets past the front 7 do we have anyone who can run him down? Afraid the answer to that question is a resounding NO!
6. Which leads to the difference in the game. Turn overs and special teams. The Vols have to win this to win the game. They need a pick 6 to offset the 60 yd TD run Davis will likely get and a another blocked punt to seal the deal.
7. Final Vols 24-21 in a slobber knocking classic.
