Offensive line thoughts

#52
#52
Their OL is completely outplaying ours at this point. We got zero pressure on Knighten in that entire series. He got a rythmn going and they score.

This would honestly be a blowout against us if we were playing like this against UGA, Bama, Oklahoma, etc.

Offense as a whole has looked like trash, mostly due to no established run game, in he 2nd half and now the D is paying for it.

We can't even run against a Nickel front against Arkansas State. The struggle is real.
 
#53
#53
Overall horrible outing by out OL. Really should have been a game we should have dominated.

Our run game in SEC play is going to be brutal.

Not to mention Wolf went down and I haven't seen back in yet and Pearson is out for an indeterminate amount of time.

I still think we go 6-6. However, I think the 6 wins will be closer and the 6 losses will be worse than I thought coming into the season and after the USU game.
 
#54
#54
We all knew that the Oline would need lots of progression throughout the season. What part of losing all 5 guys do people not understand? That means until spring none of these guys had played in a game along side each other. Continuity will become stronger as the season goes. Will it be anywhere near good enough to beat Bama, Oklahoma, Georgia? ?? Probably not but but but on any given day they could play well enough for us to beat any of those teams. So just sit back and enjoy the ride back to prominence. Go Vols
 
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#55
#55
RICK0380 said:
We all knew that the Oline would need lots of progression throughout the season. What part of losing all 5 guys do people not understand? That means until spring none of these guys had played in a game along side each other. Continuity will become stronger as the season goes. Will it be anywhere near good enough to beat Bama, Oklahoma, Georgia? ?? Probably not but but but on any given day they could play well enough for us to beat any of those teams. So just sit back and enjoy the ride back to prominence. Go Vols
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They took a step back today IMO.
 
#56
#56
RICK0380 said:
We all knew that the Oline would need lots of progression throughout the season. What part of losing all 5 guys do people not understand? That means until spring none of these guys had played in a game along side each other. Continuity will become stronger as the season goes. Will it be anywhere near good enough to beat Bama, Oklahoma, Georgia? ?? Probably not but but but on any given day they could play well enough for us to beat any of those teams. So just sit back and enjoy the ride back to prominence. Go Vols
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Couldn't have said it better.
 
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#57
#57
Can't run block, pass blocking is questionable but that's expected with a NEW O-line... Very confident they will get us to 6-6/7-5 season.
 
#58
#58
They're just not very good right now. There's no room for RBs to work and the pass protection is marginal.
 
#61
#61
USCw has a line short on experience and they did ok today. We may be a little short on talent. Remember there was a reason they didn't start ahead of the guys last year.
 
#63
#63
Mallicoat said:
We have in need of a lot of improvement on this line. Just watching the line play they are getting beat bad play in and play out.
Our offensive Cordinator has his work cut out on him on play calling to make up for this offensive line play. Going to be a long season here vol fans!
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Like i said several times staff said this line was nasty and physical most are sophomore and a junior and senior 2 years in system. No excuse be this bad
 
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#65
#65
BeattieFeathers said:
We were told it would be a weakness, yet our fans are surprised? Please explain.....
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I'll speak for myself. I expected our line to struggle vs the better teams on our schedule. A bit disconcerting to see them constantly beaten at the point of attack vs a Mountain West and a Sunbelt team.
 
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#66
#66
RiseToTheTop said:
Crowder has been gettin destroyed the first 2 weeks. If wiesman can snap the ball id rather see him if crowder cant hold a block. I dont think Mack weighs 295 like hes listed.
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I normally don't call out specific players but I don't think I have seen Mac block anyone yet this year. I'm hoping he can get it together soon because we need him to step up since he is the anchor of the line.
 
#67
#67
I Love Lamp said:
I normally don't call out specific players but I don't think I have seen Mac block anyone yet this year. I'm hoping he can get it together soon because we need him to step up since he is the anchor of the line.
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I normally don't call out specific posters on Volnation but I don't think you've been watching the Oline. Maybe you should call CBJ and ask for some film or better yet maybe you should call CBJ and tell him how to select his Oline. You are obviously more capable.
 
#68
#68
Most of this years line if not all will be next years line as well....... Before the season some thought Crowder and Keberyson may leave early to the pros.... Shots please
 
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