Opposing Quarterbacks In Neyland Stadium

[Rockytoptalker]

So I decided to look up how opposing qb's have fared when facing Tennessee in Knoxville. The results are quite impressive, despite playing some weaker competition.

AP- Spivey-11/22 94 yards with 1 int.
Sexton-2/4 38 yards with 1 int.

WKU- Doughty- 17/34 222 yards with 1 td and 5 ints.
Smith- 0/2

USA- Metheny- 21/42 234 yards with 2 ints.
Bridge- 3/9 23 yards with 1 int.

UGA- Murray- 19/35 196 yards with 3 td's.

USCe- Shaw- 7/21 161 yards with 1 td and 1 int.
Thompson- 1/1 5 yards

Only one quarterback, Murray, had over a 50% completion percentage (I didn't include Thompson due to the fact that he only attempted 1 pass). All qb's combined completed 81/170 passes and a mere 5 td's compared to 11 int's. This on top of giving Shaw his first int when we played him.

So our defense, overall, has defended the pass really well while playing in Neyland. Now if we could only stop the run.....

 

[LittleCat]

Int's a little skewed thanks to Doughty playing like a girl scout.

Anyway, good post. Clearly this team is different at home. Hopefully they can channel the energy and turn up Saturday. They have a shot.

 

[LotteryPick]

JRM needs to spy Marshall all game.

 

[Rockytoptalker]

JRM needs to spy Marshall all game.

Somebody needs to. He's not much of a threat passing the ball, so if we can contain him it may prohibit their offense in general.

 

[DocVOLiday]

JRM needs to spy Marshall all game.

Would be a great time for him to get more pt and perhaps provide a spark. I think he would do great as a qb spy

 

[Face]

Here's to hoping Marshall looks like Peterman at Ben Hill Griffin.

 

[NashVOL93]

Somebody needs to. He's not much of a threat passing the ball, so if we can contain him it may prohibit their offense in general.

Nick Marshall is a turnover waiting to happen through the air. Unfortunately, he loves to pull it and run, even more than Mauk did. Would love to make him have to pass.

 

[Cyclopskiller]

Knot unuph LEyeNman

 

[Rockytoptalker]

Knot unuph LEyeNman

Eye see what you mean

 

[Titan&Volfan4life]

I hope Neyland is jam packed with Orange and we make so much noise that the allBarn players can't even think straight.

This will be another really tough test but if our kids can pull this out Vandy and UK won't have a chance in hell because our guys will be so confident that they'll want to play bama and mizzou again.

I really want our Seniors to get to play in a bowl game this year and that will also give our 14 or 15 Early Entries some practice time to start their learning process for next season.

#BrickbyBrick...VFL...GBO!!!

 

[UT_Dutchman]

Somebody needs to. He's not much of a threat passing the ball, so if we can contain him it may prohibit their offense in general.

I noticed CBJ was using Brewer to spy Shaw, i hope to see him all over marshall.

 

[soda23]

Somebody needs to. He's not much of a threat passing the ball, so if we can contain him it may prohibit their offense in general.

They throw the ball better than we do

ATT COM TD INT YDS PCT YPA RATING
UT 276 150 10 12 1599 54.3 5.79 106

AU 197 120 13 6 1698 60.9 8.62 149

they don't throw as much as us but they do it much better .... They also run for over 300 yds per game

 

[Rockytoptalker]

They throw the ball better than we do

ATT COM TD INT YDS PCT YPA RATING
UT 276 150 10 12 1599 54.3 5.79 106

AU 197 120 13 6 1698 60.9 8.62 149

they don't throw as much as us but they do it much better .... They also run for over 300 yds per game

It's easy to throw the ball when you average 300 yards rushing. That's why I said if you contain Marshall and co. and actually force them to beat you through the air it would be advantageous to us.

 

[Rockytoptalker]

I noticed CBJ was using Brewer to spy Shaw, i hope to see him all over marshall.

Did we even use anyone to spy on Mauk? It seems like he was able to scramble at will.

 

[NashVOL93]

They throw the ball better than we do

ATT COM TD INT YDS PCT YPA RATING
UT 276 150 10 12 1599 54.3 5.79 106

AU 197 120 13 6 1698 60.9 8.62 149

they don't throw as much as us but they do it much better .... They also run for over 300 yds per game

Keep in mind, though, that this is skewed by the fact we didn't throw it very much at all through the first half of the season. I know Butch and Bajakian like to run the ball, but I don't think our numbers through the air this season are really indicative of the offense given the issues with Worley and the receivers. I think we throw it a lot more against the Barn. The receivers got pretty much hung out to dry by the media after Mizzou (and for good reason), but they should be ready this time around.

 

[VonVol]

They throw the ball better than we do

ATT COM TD INT YDS PCT YPA RATING
UT 276 150 10 12 1599 54.3 5.79 106

AU 197 120 13 6 1698 60.9 8.62 149

they don't throw as much as us but they do it much better .... They also run for over 300 yds per game

This is true. They don't throw as much,but when they do they hit some big plays. Sammie Coates is going to be a tough assignment. I hope we can keep him from catching a long one.

 

[soda23]

Keep in mind, though, that this is skewed by the fact we didn't throw it very much at all through the first half of the season. I know Butch and Bajakian like to run the ball, but I don't think our numbers through the air this season are really indicative of the offense given the issues with Worley and the receivers. I think we throw it a lot more against the Barn. The receivers got pretty much hung out to dry by the media after Mizzou (and for good reason), but they should be ready this time around.

How is it skewed ? Auburn threw it much less than us and has more yardage , td's, ypc, a better completion %, and fewer int's

 

[orangeluvr]

A visiting QBs' life should be a living hell for 60 mins on Shields- Warkins Field. :vava: :aggressive:

 

[rickyb712]

i work at a hospital i am not a coach but if i was and had a qb that likes to run i stack the box ,blitz and make him beat me thru the air. please remember i am not a coach.

 

[perico]

The problem is that with the exception of Shaw, that's some pretty weak competition that we were expected to easily put away (not including Murray because he did have an ultimately successful day).

 

[Doyle Hargraves]

JRM needs to spy Marshall all game.

I like this idea. That kid always brings the boom.

 

[Rockytoptalker]

Well Marshall went 3-7 35 yards passing with 1 td and threw a pick-six.

Only problem is we gave up around 450 rushing yards...

I wonder if our run defense will step up to the challenge against Vandy or not.

 

[Vol knight]

Well Marshall went 3-7 35 yards passing with 1 td and threw a pick-six.

Only problem is we gave up around 450 rushing yards...

I wonder if our run defense will step up to the challenge against Vandy or not.

I don't think vandy is as fast as Auburn, IMO.

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

Well Marshall went 3-7 35 yards passing with 1 td and threw a pick-six.

Only problem is we gave up around 450 rushing yards...

I wonder if our run defense will step up to the challenge against Vandy or not.

Ok I have a serious question.

Do you think Vany has anyone on their team that is in the same league as Marshall and Mason?

 

[KBVol]

Ok I have a serious question.

Do you think Vany has anyone on their team that is in the same league as Marshall and Mason?

Of course not but they don't have to be. Theoretically, if they're only half as good as AU they run for 225 or so and we're in trouble. Not sure this translates but I'm sticking with it.