If Pruitt starts Guarantano against Kentucky—he is not a legitimate coach.

[Redleg68]

The entire offense outside of Palmer played like garbage

Also add to that our Offensive play caller got his butt handed to him last night by Georgia's defensive play calling.

We're you saying this the first half of the game? Sounds like every other half glass full fan that wants to make excuses for the loss. We showed we could play with the big boys, and then we collapse. GA didn't change anything about their game except get inside of JG head. Played man and press coverage on the receivers daring JG to beat them, and they were right.

You need to go re-watch that game in the second half--their entire blitz/cover package changed big time and our play calling plus the offensive line looking lost is what happened.

 

[lifeVol]

This. Low IQ fans always blame the QB

I guess that explains why every sports info service in the country points out our glaring weakness at QB.

 

[EODVOL]

I agree with what you say. However the SIGN of things to come were there. Couldn't run the ball. That is not on JG.. IT'S ON THE O-LINE. I grant you a lot of not being able to throw is on the QB,, AND I am not a fan of JG's and never have been. Bye the way, the two TD's were not great throws but great catches..

Completely agree. I guess what I am saying is that even with the poor play we showed we can go blow to blow with UGA for a half, so why didn't it transition going into the second half. That first turnover was the beginning of the end. JG has a history of falling apart after one bad play. I don't like the excuse of talent because it just isn't' true. The scheme, which is limited by the QB I felt has been the deciding factor.

 

[G8rh8r]

JG will get the start. Prepare yourself.

 

[savannahfan]

No fear of the opposing QB makes shutting down the run game much easier.

But it does not excuse the non play of the O-line. Their job is to hold the line of scrimmage.. They didn't. Nor did they block worth a crap on run plays. At least a run play now and then should gain a few yards (not 1-2).

 

[GoVols64]

If negavols keep posting threads like this-VolNation is not a legitimate board

 

[Madscientistvol]

I keep seeing the first half brought up and that we were leading. We were leading because of and only because of Ga’s own mistakes and our D playing their hearts out. JG made two nice downfield passes and UGA gave us 7 free points. Anyone actually watching the first half could see we were holding on for dear life already even with an inexplicable lead.

 

[CAVPUT]

So you think the OL play had nothing to do with how the Offense played? SMDH

Makes one appreciate what Dobbs was able to do against SEC defenses with the lines he had to play behind. Kid was one helluva qb and greatly underappreciated IMO.

 

[EODVOL]

This. Low IQ fans always blame the QB

Vols fans aren't the only ones saying it, CBS sports Tom Fornelli "Guarantano quite literally gave the game away." and he isn't the only one saying this much.

 

[MADISONGAVOL]

A coach gives his team a chance to win by exhausting every possible option.

We lost to Georgia yesterday with a 4th string QB.

Our defense played their asses off. And guarantano handed them the game by being concrete footed in the pocket, slow to make decisions, and just completely inept.

This isn’t a shock either. We’ve known what we have at QB for 3 years now. The fact that guarantano has started a game after the Bama game last year(even before that if we’re being honest), makes me SERIOUSLY wonder if Pruitt is a competent coach.

And makes me wonder if our administration is competent giving him an extension....

I agree with your thoughts on jg, what scares me is our qb room outside of bailey is that bad. Jg will win us just about every game short of bama as long as we pound the crap out of the ball 40 to 50 times a game like we did against Mizzou.

 

[tbones0711]

Our Defense was on the field most of the game of course the fundamentals and tackling is going to break down. You are asking a lot from your defense when you keep turning the ball over inside your own 35yrd line. Timeouts yeah taken at inopportune times but again why was the defense on the field again. To point a lot of criticism on the defense is wrong. As for Chaney, ask yourself does he feel limited in his play-calling because of QB confidence? Is JG changing the plays when there is no need and is he not changing the plays when there is a need? Can he read what the defense is giving him? The UGA defense literally played man press coverage taunting JG to beat them with his reads and arm and they won that battle. Funny how Chaney is the scapegoat but yet he has managed other offense that didn't look as atrocious as ours. Look who he has coached at QB. JG is the problem, not Chaney.

JG and the entire offensive staff is the problem. They weren't prepared nor did they quickly adjust. I think they may have taken UGA's defense too lightly. They play damn good as a unit. Any person with any knowledge of football at all should know that every defense we face is going to use the same tactic every game and it's this. Load the box and stop UT's run game. That forces UT to have to turn to JG to make perfect passes, etc......The big disadvantage for UT is JG,after 5 years, does not have good pocket awareness and he's not anywhere near mobile enough. Now this year when he has time to plant his feet he is making lots better throws.

Never-the-less UT has to adjust, either in game or at the half because of this one weakness and this calls for fore-sight. Wanya Morris missed a lot of practices. So much that Jamir Johnson started game one at USCe. Coaches should have known this and been prepared. I feel safe in saying that all 3 second half turnovers that led to 21 points, came from JG's back or left side. After the 1st turnover the adjustment should have been made because you know for damn sure UGA's coaches are seeing it and are gonna keep attacking from that spot until something is done about it. One easy thing to do is to leave a back in to specifically protect JG's back and have that back become a dump-off receiver if no one is open.

UT is a young team when it comes to playing time in skilled positions and that is a hindrance thus far but the OLine isn't. UT has had enough time to shore up their left tackle position but they haven't. With Pope out apparently they have problems at tight end also. These two positions need to be shored up at all costs if UT is going to improve and may as well start letting other QB's have some playing time especially HB

 

[MADISONGAVOL]

Yes he will and will probably play pretty well against Kentucky. If he doesn't, then someone else will come in and we'll see. I still bet he starts. I expect UGA to destroy Bama next week. I really do.

Not so fast mac jones can throw the ball big time and is extremely accurate on all his throws . To me you need that to soften up the blitzes which will open up some running lanes. Will be good game I do believe uga defense is best in country but that's what all those number 1 recruiting classes will do for you

 

[MADISONGAVOL]

He's not the all of the problem but he's part of it. UGA had no fear of him beating them passing. They don't respect him and all the good teams will have a similar game plan. They won't all be able to do what Georgia did, but they may stay with us long enough to steal a game on a bonehead decision or two.. We're going to be in a bunch of dogfight type games again this year because we're very inconsistent on offense.

Theres literally only one person on starting offense that's inconsistent. That the qb. Did oline have bust sure but that happens. Jg can not handle the mental side fast enough in seeing the field reading the blitzes and know who to look to and get ball out his hands. He is literally holding the team back. Stetson Bennett is better than jg and hes 4th string

 

[MADISONGAVOL]

I keep seeing the first half brought up and that we were leading. We were leading because of and only because of Ga’s own mistakes and our D playing their hearts out. JG made two nice downfield passes and UGA gave us 7 free points. Anyone actually watching the first half could see we were holding on for dear life already even with an inexplicable lead.

We shot ourselves in the foot with penalties whole first half that killed drives. Our team was rattled at times mentally yesterday.

 

[EODVOL]

JG and the entire offensive staff is the problem. They weren't prepared nor did they quickly adjust. I think they may have taken UGA's defense too lightly. They play damn good as a unit. Any person with any knowledge of football at all should know that every defense we face is going to use the same tactic every game and it's this. Load the box and stop UT's run game. That forces UT to have to turn to JG to make perfect passes, etc......The big disadvantage for UT is JG,after 5 years, does not have good pocket awareness and he's not anywhere near mobile enough. Now this year when he has time to plant his feet he is making lots better throws.

Never-the-less UT has to adjust, either in game or at the half because of this one weakness and this calls for fore-sight. Wanya Morris missed a lot of practices. So much that Jamir Johnson started game one at USCe. Coaches should have known this and been prepared. I feel safe in saying that all 3 second half turnovers that led to 21 points, came from JG's back or left side. After the 1st turnover the adjustment should have been made because you know for damn sure UGA's coaches are seeing it and are gonna keep attacking from that spot until something is done about it. One easy thing to do is to leave a back in to specifically protect JG's back and have that back become a dump-off receiver if no one is open.

UT is a young team when it comes to playing time in skilled positions and that is a hindrance thus far but the OLine isn't. UT has had enough time to shore up their left tackle position but they haven't. With Pope out apparently they have problems at tight end also. These two positions need to be shored up at all costs if UT is going to improve and may as well start letting other QB's have some playing time especially HB

Agreed, but a 5th-year senior needs to make adjustments himself at the line, the pressure they were bringing opened up the entire middle. He also needs to convey what he is seeing to the coaches and push for play call changes or make them himself. Watching some of the game films this morning, there were times when they brought pressure he had enough time for drag play and slants across the middle but of course this requires JG not to overthrow or put too much oomph on the ball. Hell release our tight ends and see what happens. How much time do we want our QB to have, needs to be an internal clock.

 

[wmcovol]

Fare Pruitt. Pay him $4 mil to coach D at Alabama and let’s get Legit coach like another Butch Jones, who listens to fans when naming his starting QB in here.

 

[Power T-Rev]

A coach gives his team a chance to win by exhausting every possible option.

We lost to Georgia yesterday with a 4th string QB.

Our defense played their asses off. And guarantano handed them the game by being concrete footed in the pocket, slow to make decisions, and just completely inept.

This isn’t a shock either. We’ve known what we have at QB for 3 years now. The fact that guarantano has started a game after the Bama game last year(even before that if we’re being honest), makes me SERIOUSLY wonder if Pruitt is a competent coach.

And makes me wonder if our administration is competent giving him an extension....

Lol. Ok

 

[TennesseeTarheel]

I feel better now. I was thinking we lost to a fifth string QB.

 

[tbones0711]

damn actually called UT out on this yesterday, he said Tennessees checks were simplified into odd and even numbers for runs ( odd left said even right side ). Pretty good for a 5th year senior right?

You can't audile or check against a defensive front that shifts at the last second. That's futile. Bama has the advantage of seeing UGA's defense in the last 2 games and will simply revert to a zone blocking scheme which is established during the week prior to gameday. UT should have known this and anticipated our left tackle having problems and this is the exact spot that gives JG the most problems because he's very unaware of what's happening on his backside and it's never gonna change.

 

[Cartervol]

Theres literally only one person on starting offense that's inconsistent. That the qb. Did oline have bust sure but that happens. Jg can not handle the mental side fast enough in seeing the field reading the blitzes and know who to look to and get ball out his hands. He is literally holding the team back. Stetson Bennett is better than jg and hes 4th string

I agree, not every team is going to have 4 former 5 star players on the oline, a runningback like Eric Gray and a couple decent receivers. We have the talent to be a lot better. The QB is the most important part and we have a bottom 3rd of the SEC QB in his 5th year. It should be better than that at this point. JG is running out all of Pruitt 's good will quickly..

 

[ThreatLevelOrange]

Starting an experienced QB is not wrong. Sticking with the experienced QB when he plays like garbage is the issue.

JG almost plays better in relief, once he sees the game a little.

 

[Power T-Rev]

Yes he will and will probably play pretty well against Kentucky. If he doesn't, then someone else will come in and we'll see. I still bet he starts. I expect UGA to destroy Bama next week. I really do.

Thats a bold take

 

[Power T-Rev]

I feel better now. I was thinking we lost to a fifth string QB.

You mean the 5 ft 10 ball boy?

 

[tbones0711]

I don't care play them all because this year does not go against anyone's eligibility. Let the QB battle take place live in-game, then you will know who has the "it" factor. This choosing a QB over how well the practice in a season where you can't burn a redshirt is ridiculous it is a poor coaching decision. Jesus, UGA played all their QB in-game and settle on Bennett who they thought was their 4th stringer.

Exactly....JG for damn sure isn't UT's future and I want to see JT Shrout play this week followed by Maurer, then possibly HB and Holiday. We need to see what we have LIVE, imo. It really is a free year and coach ought to use this free time developing our young talent. I'll admit it would look unusual and probably result in some criticism but it would pay dividends down the road and the players would be delighted.

 

[Power T-Rev]

Exactly....JG for damn sure isn't UT's future and I want to see JT Shrout play this week followed by Maurer, then possibly HB and Holiday. We need to see what we have LIVE, imo. It really is a free year and coach ought to use this free time developing our young talent. I'll admit it would look unusual and probably result in some criticism but it would pay dividends down the road and the players would be delighted.

No chance that happens though