Only going to do this once.

#52
#52
Officiating was bad, but did not cost us the game. It was a fumble and there was a lot of holding, but the better team won. We had our chances, but the fact is you cannot turn the ball over like we did against the #4 team in the country. Those blaming the officiating for the loss are probably the same ones getting upset last week at the posters that thought we would lose the game. This team is much improved and I'm proud of the way they fought for 60 minutes, but all those people that call for upsets over high ranked programs need to realize just how important it is to have a serviceable offensive line. That is really the only thing holding this team back right now. You could see it in the first two weeks of the season, and how some people thought it was going to be a non-issue against a defense like OU's need a reality check.
 
#53
#53
The failure to overrule the fumble was critical. Going into halftime down 13-7 against Oklahoma on the road would have been amazing. Then the play call that resulted in a pick six could have been completely different as the score would have been 20-10 and perhaps a run instead of a pass would have been called with the possibility of a FG bringing us within one score instead of HAVING to score a TD.

I won't say we would have won, but had the right call in that one play been made then when the clock hit zero it would have been a 1 possession game. After years of seeing this exact type game result in a huge blowout its nice to see progress. Now to keep it going. I believe we pull a couple upsets if Butch can keep the players motivated all season.
 
#54
#54
I love that we throw 2 interception in the endzone and only score 10 total points in the game and then everyone just automatically assumes we score if we had been given the fumble
 
#56
#56
UCLADal said:
The Vols lost by 24 and you're blaming it on officiating?
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Game should have been 20-20 in the 4th quarter and then who knows.

The officials did not call Worley being hit late and high, OU holding on every play, They definitely missed the fumble we recovered in which they score 3 plays later. How in the world did OU get Big 12 officials for that game?

The officials sucked last night that's the bottom line.

:thud:

Tennesseeduke
 
#57
#57
omghulkhands said:
I love that we throw 2 interception in the endzone and only score 10 total points in the game and then everyone just automatically assumes we score if we had been given the fumble
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No one said we would have scored on the fumble recovery however they would not have scored!

:eek:k:

Tennesseeduke
 
#58
#58
Do what Butch said, "forget it, and move on" "don't think about the last down it's over , on to the next one"
 
#62
#62
rickyyrs said:
He is talking about that fumble close to the half. Oklahoma was up 13-7 and fumbled it and the refs gave it back to the Sooners. It was a fumble. So instead of 13-7 at half it went to 20-7. Then you look Worley threw 2 ints in the end zone. One was ran back 99 or 100 yards. These guys did not give up like they use to for Dooley. We will pull some upsets this year. Give these coaches some time.
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Also, Barnett was being held all night long with no call!
 
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#64
#64
IluvdoubleD's said:
O.K., IÂ’m goin to do this once and then move on in life. IÂ’m still fuming over the officiating last night. They cost us that game. You can go on about the O line if you want to. You can go on about bajakian if you want to, about worley if you want to, about the running game if you want to. Truth is we could have and should have won that game. You guys are simply looking for someone or something to blame. ThatÂ’s allÂ…just looking for something to place the blame on. Our Oline was outstanding! You are talking about high school kids that got plucked off the high school field and thrown into the game against what is probably the nations best D. They were OUTSTANDINGÂ…I think ONE penalty all night. We knew it would be a miss match from the start. Truth is they learned fast. They got the job done jusssst enough to get us in a rhythm once in a while and they did jusssst enough to give us a chance. What more did you want? Bajakian doesnÂ’t get it? OOOOOOO.KKKKKKKKK. You guys were the same ones calling for Jancek before the season. Look at what heÂ’s working with. The guy has an outstanding resume. All I hear on the radio is praise for bajakian when the games are being played. Truth is, a lot of you guys are out of touch with todayÂ’s game. ItÂ’s a different game guys. DonÂ’t go acting like you know better and if we had a running QB everything would be better. ThatÂ’s not what todays game is. ItÂ’s a very complicated variety of scheming that's designed to wear your opponent down over time. Not only is it possible for a young undersized team to go up against a bigger team and kick their butt, it happens all the time. ItÂ’s very likely with todays schemingÂ…you donÂ’t get it? exactlyÂ….you donÂ’t get it. So back the hell off and let these guys do their job.

We should have won that game last nightÂ…the officiating gave it to Ok because it was better for them, it was better for EasSPN, and it was better for the first NCAA playoffs. We were a couple of plays away from tying that game up, we could have done it with a few good calls and everyone knows it. So drop itÂ…move on. With the kind of experience we are giving these young men and the kind of young men they are, and the coaching we haveÂ…we are going to win a couple we shouldnÂ’tÂ…someone is going downÂ…this year.

Oh yeah, and Worley has run for downs in games, heÂ’s done it very effectively, but the guy had been hit enough right? He is probably concussed, and probably should rest a few games, but are YOU going to take the ball out of that manÂ’s hands and tell him thatÂ’s how his college career will end? NOPE, and I wonÂ’t either. So get it together. Straiten out your panties and calm the hell down.
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Please stop. I bleed orange like the rest of us, but in no way was that game close, other than our kids playing their butts off. Our boys played with heart and that is what kept is as close as it was.
 
#65
#65
OU had the most complete team and won.... I believe the score would have been closer with accurate calls but I am more concerned about playing under that crew against evenly matched opponents.
As far as the "old school thinking" comments - If thinking the snap should reach the QB before the defense does, is old school, sign me up! Even if I were older, I could still manage to fall in front of and slow someones progress on occasion :D
 
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#66
#66
Bad calls? Yes.

However, they should have, and did, beat us.

When we have the talent advantage, and the home field advantage, as they did, we expect to win. As we should.
 
#67
#67
Our QB cost us 7, our WR who can't catch cost us 7, and the refs gave them 7 off not giving us the fumble. They are a better team, but we would have kept it very close the entire game if these three simple things went our way... good for us this season. Yes, we will beat someone we are not supposed to beat. Our kids after watching the tape will see just how close they came to making this a one score game and will carry that confidence and swagger into the SEC season. Which is great!
 
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#69
#69
chargervol said:
OU had the most complete team and won.... I believe the score would have been closer with accurate calls but I am more concerned about playing under that crew against evenly matched opponents.
As far as the "old school thinking" comments - If thinking the snap should reach the QB before the defense does, is old school, sign me up! Even if I were older, I could still manage to fall in front of and slow someones progress on occasion :D
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#71
#71
chargervol said:
Thanks.
Been reading here for years and finally have a team that makes me want to comment. lol
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I know what you mean. I would be careful making intelligent comments; some posters get bent out of shape over them. Anyway welcome to the board.
 
#72
#72
Shouldve , Couldve, Wouldve
First thing you should be taught in the sports, team decides who is gonna win.
Not one of those referees whiffed on Striker, Dropped a pass, forgot to cover a back out of the backfield.
 
#73
#73
We won't face a D-Line that good the rest of the year. I believe the line will grow up because of that experience and good things will be seen going forward.
 
#74
#74
In time, maybe even this year, we'll again have a team that doesn't need excuses. As to our fan base, not so sure.

Go Vols.
 
#75
#75
Matt Moore's crew is one of the worst in the SEC. OU did get away with a ton of holding. But officiating can't cause a 24 point swing.
 
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