Heard OUT per sources

[Vfl2407]

I agree...but...
AP & Hubbs have some 'SPLAININ' to do as LAST WEEK they BOTH said he'd "be ready to go against Kent State, but sitting out to insure he's ready for Oklahoma..."

Don’t blame the media. They got their incorrect info from the coaching staff who tried to “fool” OU as long as they could.
Nothing wrong with that IMHO.
Knoxville media let Heupel get by without divulging it until the Coach just had to.
We will see a lot more of that with the new SEC Injury divulgement rule.
It just is what it is.
This is ALL about the gamblers wanting more “reliable” info.

 

[CAVPUT]

I predicted this since Sunday and the coaches statement that he “could have played” vs NCSU.
I knew that was a lie but was called a chicken little here for pointing it out.
I bet he has the dreaded high ankle sprain that takes more time to recover from especially for big guys than a regular sprain.

I hate saying I told y’all so.
Because this hurts us.
Davis is ok.
Karic has been just ok
Umarov is out
Mays, Campbell, and Scraggins have all played hurt in recent past.
I don’t understand those who say we have quality depth in our oline.
I’d even take Mincey back right now.
But it is what it is.
Just please don’t get Nico hurt.

If the OU defense doesn't get him, the crappy turf will...and he might not be the only one.

 

[Volbrando]

If the OU defense doesn't get him, the crappy turf will...and he might not be the only one.

They have a turf field? Ugh

Better than South Carolina’s sand trap when hooker got injured

 

[KeyVol14]

Does anyone recall if Dayne Davis started against bama when we won?

 

[CAVPUT]

They have a turf field? Ugh

Better than South Carolina’s sand trap when hooker got injured

I used "turf" but that's likely inappropriate. It's a sandy pit much like SC's field.

 

[SeanJean]

Not ideal but I’m pretty sure the news didn’t just break for the team and the coaching staff. They’ve been prepping 2 weeks for it. We’ll be ayight.

 

[YankeeVol]

It’s a gigantic loss. Dayne struggled in the bowl game against Iowa at offensive tackle and the OU DL is a lot better than Iowa’s was. I fail to see how this isn’t a big loss that’s our most important position on the OL

Yet 4-0 with him playing no?

 

[Brave Volunteer]

They’re supposed to have a crystal ball and predict a guy getting hurt before they pay him?

Jeez dude, it's just an expression. Ever buy something and then accidentally break it shortly thereafter and say it? Yeah, same idea.

 

[Pride85]

Oh my goodness!!! We should just tell the team to come home There is no way they can possibly win if Heard doesn't play. We all know that only one person can possibly play left tackle! No way this coaching staff has any backup plans or has anyone else prepared to play this position. This offense just can't work at all without Heard. I mean our QB is a statue and waits way too long to make a decision!

Oh wait........I was having flashbacks to an earlier team and QB. Sorry.

 

[Vfl2407]

Per Pete Thamel

The official word.

Tennessee availability report: Vols will be without starter at Oklahoma

Details on the Friday night update to Tennessee’s SEC-mandated availability report for Saturday’s conference opener at Oklahoma.

247sports.com

 

[ENGRVOL]

Does anyone recall if Dayne Davis started against bama when we won?

No. Crawford and Wright were our tackles

 

[wmcovol]

I agree...but...
AP & Hubbs have some 'SPLAININ' to do as LAST WEEK they BOTH said he'd "be ready to go against Kent State, but sitting out to insure he's ready for Oklahoma..."

That was clearly the message Tennessee wanted out. Even network media was saying it.

 

[Manchester Vol]

That is an absolutely catastrophic loss. OU has a great defensive line and that’s Nico’s blindside. Who plays instead?

Ray Charles is the back up at that spot. We will be fine.

 

[valoisvol]

Could have played last week and all of a sudden he can’t play this week. Something doesn’t add up

 

[PC Jr.]

If you don’t think this is a big deal, you are underestimating the impact on the offense. Nico will be under fire all day if they can’t find someone that can stand up to OU’s edge rush. OU needs some breaks to make this close. This is one.

 

[StuckInBamaVol]

You think losing your OL that protects your QBs blindside isn’t major? I’d argue the only player on offense that would hurt more is Nico

You seem like a spazz

 

[Scott Bowman]

Seems like Heard has been hurt since stepping on campus.

 

[butchna]

I predicted this since Sunday and the coaches statement that he “could have played” vs NCSU.
I knew that was a lie but was called a chicken little here for pointing it out.
I bet he has the dreaded high ankle sprain that takes more time to recover from especially for big guys than a regular sprain.

I hate saying I told y’all so.
Because this hurts us.
Davis is ok.
Karic has been just ok
Umarov is out
Mays, Campbell, and Scraggins have all played hurt in recent past.
I don’t understand those who say we have quality depth in our oline.
I’d even take Mincey back right now.
But it is what it is.
Just please don’t get Nico hurt

Use your razor blades and dig until all is right. We’ll cease trying to convince you otherwise.

 

[StuckInBamaVol]

I

Cute
I said I wanted to be wrong.
But typical of most people here that don’t want to hear the truth.
Heupel lies about injuries. As most coaches do.
He lied about Heard being available for Kent. He was not.
I only want UT to win.
I could care less about being correct on a dumb arse message board.
This hurts us Saturday.
Probably means less time for Nico to throw deep balls. Prob more running and TE targets.
I still think we win but I don’t see a blowout.Go Vols!
Get well, Lance.

Please find a way to type your ideas in a readable format

 

[VolunteerVandiver]

You think losing your OL that protects your QBs blindside isn’t major? I’d argue the only player on offense that would hurt more is Nico

Mays would be a bigger loss imo. Heard out hurts for sure, but VOLS have a little depth on the OL, which helps lessen the blow

 

[Vfl2407]

Please find a way to type your ideas in a readable format

Good God.

 

[StuckInBamaVol]

Good God.

Confused?

 

[Volbrando]

Maybe Heard can be our lay down lineman or is that still Lampley lol

 

[BernardKingGOAT]

Next man up! We're ready. Nico might should be a touch aware of it in his reads and decisions. He's capable

 

[Volfreek94]

The energy in this thread sucks. Definitely a big loss, but UT has this. GBO