Open Practice discussion thread

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[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pm8ZE86LdKg[/youtube]

 

[Fingers]

I thought Worley had a strong practice. He made some nice throws, particularly one that was in the air for about 40-yards to North down the sideline. Dobbs and Peterman both had their moments, but Worley again showed why he was the starter of this team.

The secondary got their hands on more balls than Wednesday night and some of that was helped by the physicality of Rashaan Gaulden. Gaulden made a few plays at corner and finally looks like he's getting closer to begin fully healthy and things are starting to slow down for him. I thought Dillon Bates had a good night flying to the ball. Up front, it was unfortunate to see Saulsberry go down and leave on crutches.

Fortenberry

 

[Fingers]

Hubbs said Malone had one of his best practices and showed up much better with the lights on. He's learning how to practice.

Brice said Wiesman got more action than he's seen in a while, which is encouraging.

 

[VolNExile]

I believe Butch made reference to the new rule concerning noise. (NOTEBOOK: SEC expands time allowed for artificial noise - Dothan Eagle: University Of Alabama Sports) So on 3rd downs they play the "3rd down for what" noise and graphic to hype the crowd.

Thanks! :hi:

eta: and to the others who replied as well.

 

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Hubbs said Malone had one of his best practices and showed up much better with the lights on. He's learning how to practice.

Haha

 

[ProfessorD]

How was Hurd?

 

[Grand Vol]

Hopefully not the last time we see a pic like that.

I'd take 15 more just like it.

 

[Tux]

The VQ guys said that Worley had a great night and was easily the best QB on the field tonight. That said, Peterman and Dobbs had good nights as well. What will Rocky Top Insider and Basilio say about that?

 

[Volz4lif3]

People unhappy with Worley as starter are just looking for any and all reasons to blame him for poor outcomes. Not always his fault. I'm behind him 100% until he proves it in a game that he doesn't still deserve the starting spot.

This...

 

[Other_Guy]

How was Hurd?

If he and Lane plays well that means our DL must really suck and if they don't... lol hard to evaluate either line. Catch,22

 

[volger]

I am so glad Butch took the ALS challenge tonight. Great pub for the university, and for a great cause.

 

[gogators13]

If he and Lane plays well that means our DL must really suck and if they don't... lol hard to evaluate either line. Catch,22

Okay.... Did they do good or did the DL do good tonight?

 

[TENN MAN 13]

Hurd is a beast! He really stuck out. I seen tonight these boys will play hard for coach. We haven't had that in a long time.

 

[Volteacher]

I thought Dillon Bates had a good night flying to the ball. Up front, it was unfortunate to see Saulsberry go down and leave on crutches.

This is NOT good...... PLEASE let it be a mild sprain and be out 4-6 weeks. Already super thin at that position!!!

 

[bluegrasser]

I am so glad Butch took the ALS challenge tonight. Great pub for the university, and for a great cause.

Can you imagine Dooley doing something like this? Nope.

40,000 to a dang practice?!!

Butch continues to impress me every day.

He's building something good here.

 

[SDV]

Can you imagine Dooley doing something like this? Nope.

40,000 to a dang practice?!!

Butch continues to impress me every day.

He's building something good here.

He wouldn't want to mess up his hair

 

[Catbone]

Okay.... Did they do good or did the DL do good tonight?

Our DE's are fine and our DT's are not is the short version.

 

[Fingers]

Free read on 'Third down for What.'

On third down, Jones explained stadium-wide, Neyland will be drowned in Lil' Jon's 'Turn Down for What' --- changed to 'Third Down for What' on the jumbotron --- and hearing the song is the cue for Tennessee fans to create an even louder than normal home-field advantage.

"We've got a new little system on third down," receiver Von Pearson explained. "Since we did that new third down, Coach Jones told the crowd about it, I felt like they got turned up.

"When they get turned up, we feel like we can play better. So that helped a lot."

As for the song, that was a team decision.

"We all picked that song," Pearson said. "We all know what time it is when that song comes on.

https://tennessee.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1670953

 

[omghulkhands]

From my perspective during the scrimmages, the defense totally dominated. I know it was skewed to favor them since they weren't fully tackling, but still. All day the secondary really showed up well, even in passing drills.

I think in the scrimmage portions only one TD was scored, and it was from the first team offense with the second team secondary in from what I could tell (Cam and Swafford were definitely not in and neither was Randolph I don't believe)

Hard to judge running game when there really wasn't tackling taking place.

Was Brodus the only guy who could make the 51 yarder? That surprised me.

I wasn't impressed by any QB tbh, but maybe I'm hard to please. I wasn't exactly unimpressed, but nothing special stood out.

For all the hype on our receivers,
There were a lot of times where nobody could get open and plays broke down. I hope that means our secondary is actually good and not revivers running bad routes or QBs showing poor vision.

So yeah, that's my take. I think our defense is improved and that excites me.

 

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[amavol2]

Worley was ok, I thought during team, when're defense brought pressure they were able to cause problems. Receivers can definately stretch the field. I also felt like Bates played well in space.

 

[HARTUPM]

Callahan: Dobbs overthrows a deep ball to Josh Malone down the left sideline. Malone appeared to have RaShaan Gaulden beat.

Wonder why Dobbs has developed a tendency to overthrow wide open receivers... Seems like it would be a mechanics issue, like a breakdown in a golf swing... maybe he bulked up too much in the off season?

 

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Redshirt junior defensive lineman Trevarris Saulsberry needed help leaving the field after an apparent left leg injury he suffered while playing with the second-team defense midway through practice.

When practice ended, the Gainesville, Fla., native walked on crutches to be with his teammates at midfield.

Wide receivers Vic Wharton and Johnathon Johnson wore jerseys and helmets but did not practice.

Johnson wore a walking boot on one foot. Wharton spent several minutes running from sideline to sideline early in the practice.

Practice observations: Trevarris Saulsberry suffers apparent leg injury - GoVolsXtra Story

 

[Rasputin_Vol]

I missed this new tradition. Anyone know what it is?

3rd and Chavis?

 

[omghulkhands]

Wonder why Dobbs has developed a tendency to overthrow wide open receivers... Seems like it would be a mechanics issue, like a breakdown in a golf swing... maybe he bulked up too much in the off season?

He may not throw super hard, but he sure can throw far. A little too far unfortunately.

I did notice Worley taking time to talk with Dobbs a lot during drills. I'm glad that is happening. He has a lot of nice traits if he can just get it all together.