I was impressed with everything but the one thing that stood out?

[volfan2024]

We already know Nico’s capabilities but the d line controlling the game and the o line so my star goes to the linemen, both sides!

 

[volinvegas]

The secondary seemed better. I dont recall anyone scoring on them this year.

 

[vegasvolfan]

We already know Nico’s capabilities but the d line controlling the game and the o line so my star goes to the linemen, both sides!

Heupel using timeouts impressed me. I spoke about this I think a couple years ago and wondered if coaches grow often. This was something I noticed today that stood out as new to me. I think I saw some more of that last year, but he managed this and other aspects of the game at a level I haven’t noticed before. I am sure much of that is because the system is rolling, and he has less to focus on, he is seasoned as a head coach at this point, Etc etc. But the biggest etc is when he says I could have done some things better, he meant it.

 

[MDsweetT]

Honestly, I think Nico making that tackle after his first interception spoke volumes about the competitor he is. He had the picks but I really like how he responded from adversity. No QB is perfect. This game will do him a lot of good going forward.

 

[swampfoxfan]

Defense

 

[BleedingOrangeInChatt]

The secondary seemed better. I dont recall anyone scoring on them this year.

Nobody has scored anything on this defense but field goals on us this year. Only td given up was the pick 6 that was tipped/ nicos arm was hit.

 

[volinvegas]

Nobody has scored anything on this defense but field goals on us this year. Only td given up was the pick 6 that was tipped/ nicos arm was hit.

100% facts! Im thinking that trend continues next week Vs clark kent state or whoever.

 

[BleedingOrangeInChatt]

100% facts! Im thinking that trend continues next week Vs clark kent state or whoever.

If ou plays like they did tonight it may very well extend to then as well.

 

[LakeMaryFLVol]

The fact we were mistake prone on offense and still kicked their a&&

 

[volbound1700]

100% facts! Im thinking that trend continues next week Vs clark kent state or whoever.

Kent State lost to something called St Francis so they are bad.

 

[volfan102455]

Defense - they started slow but then found their rhythm.

While I know folks love the offensive show - if we want to beat UGA, Bama and OU and make a run in the playoffs, defense will be the key, not the Nico stats.

 

[FLVOL_79]

Heupel using timeouts impressed me. I spoke about this I think a couple years ago and wondered if coaches grow often. This was something I noticed today that stood out as new to me. I think I saw some more of that last year, but he managed this and other aspects of the game at a level I haven’t noticed before. I am sure much of that is because the system is rolling, and he has less to focus on, he is seasoned as a head coach at this point, Etc etc. But the biggest etc is when he says I could have done some things better, he meant it.

I remember ol' Orange Pants Dools had a real struggle with this concept.

 

[volfan2024]

To the think we are only going to improve makes you wonder how far, we got Nico, he brings that running when he starts that defenses don’t know what’s coming then you got a wide open field.

 

[GoVols1961]

A lot of nice plays in this game, but the one that stands out for me was the 4th down, open field tackle McCoy made on the TE. That was impressive. Overall, I think the tackling in this game was the best it's been in a long time.

 

[EricberryFAN]

I'm impressed with the new DBs. They look very athletic. GBO

 

[PEPPERJAX]

Defense

Totally agree. Nico has received a ton of hype and rightfully so, but our team defense stood out more than anything else. Speed, athleticism, tackling etc all looked great. The wolf sack never had a chance.

 

[TAF]

Spraggs & Campbell "Escorting" the guy to the watercooler was CLASSIC!!!

 

[hndog609]

I liked our D but still consider it rather untested.

Sampson looks even better than I thought he would.

 

[Sudden Impact]

Two things stood out.

The LOS play on both sides of the ball and the down field BLOCKING.

 

[SpookyAction]

The secondary is good, but their lack of experience is going to bite us from time to time. I've been saying if they can be average, and the DLine is elite, that will be more than good enough to be a playoff team.

 

[Carl Pickens]

Not to take anything away from the D line and their performance….. but earlier in the week talk radio pointed out NCSU’s o line isn’t very good. With that said, the D line did a great job and slapped them around like unruly step children

 

[calban]

To the think we are only going to improve makes you wonder how far, we got Nico, he brings that running when he starts that defenses don’t know what’s coming then you got a wide open field.

Huh. Drinkin much?

 

[rdk4121]

Kent State lost to something called St Francis so they are bad.

They are rated as the worst team in FBS. They've lost to two FCS teams so far. One of those teams (western Georgia) was playing their first game as a FCS team. They were D2 last year.

 

[walkenvol]

They are rated as the worst team in FBS. They've lost to two FCS teams so far. One of those teams (western Georgia) was playing their first game as a FCS team. They were D2 last year.

Didn’t realize they were that bad. Wish we’d keep those pay games reserved for our UT system brothers. Beat Chattanooga bad, but at least we helped find their athletic season. Don’t really care about Kent State personally.

 

[DaddyChad]

McCoy has been everything you could hope for at CB. He’s damn good and he’s young.