Question about Vols Offense

#77
#77
AFL2008 said:
I don't understand why UT fans think that they are going to have such a big advantage in the passing game over their opponents in 2014. Check this out: Quinton Dunbar, an average WR on a terrible offense last year for Florida, had 40 receptions and 548 yards receiving. That would have made him the #1 WR at UT last year in terms of receiving yards and he didn't even lead Florida in receiving. He was #2 behind Solomon Patton (556, 6 TD), and everyone knows how bad UF's offense was, especially late in the season last year.

So it's not like UT had a ton of production last year out of some of these highly regarded players. In addition to that, UT has a guy starting at QB with more INT than TD and a completion percentage below 60% for his career, and his top 3 tackles are going to be a freshman, a walk-on, and a JUCO, only one of which has ever even stepped foot on a D1 College Football field.

So why is the passing game going to be so good? I would argue that your running game, given the experience and quality of UT's guards, and the ability of the RBs, would make that the strength of the offense. Lane is solid and everyone is saying Hurd is going to beast on people.

So... why does everyone keep talking about the passing game? The running game looks far more dangerous. Tennessee, BTW, was #44 in the country rushing last year and #109 passing.

I'm sure some of you will hate, cause I'm an opposing fan, but come on. One week till football I need some football talk.
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See "Top WR in groups the SEC" thread
 
#79
#79
I absolutely hate the FL Gators, but I do agree it makes for good football conversation when an opposing fan visits and posts with class which he did. His questioning and reasoning was valid for what he was trying to ask about, so I encourage our fan base to act with class and enjoy some good conversation or a little smack talk. Our receivers are fairly unproven, but very talented with a great mix of size and speed. This is the position that I feel best about going into the season, and I believe we have very good depth at the position too. North is going to be an absolute beast, Malone tore it up in the spring game and has a great combination of size and speed, Pearson is a big time playmaker if given any space and has very good size/speed to go with it. Add in Croom's monster size, Smith who the coaches have raved about all camp, and Pig's speed and versatility, and it's easy too see why our fan base is excited about this group. Our line is a valid concern with their lack of experience, and we gotta hope we see a consistent version of the Justin Worley we saw against UGA and USC last year before he got hurt. Worley doesn't have to be great...just efficient and take care of the ball. Hurd has the big play ability at RB we've been lacking, and I believe Lane is undervalued too at the position. I don't know how good our team will perform vs last year, but there's definitely gonna be more big play ability on the field this year. I look for vast improvement this year, but I truly believe next year will be the year opposing teams and so called experts see that UT has returned to being a real contender in the conference and nationwide.
 
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#81
#81
VonoreVol said:
I absolutely hate the FL Gators, but I do agree it makes for good football conversation when an opposing fan visits and posts with class which he did. His questioning and reasoning was valid for what he was trying to ask about, so I encourage our fan base to act with class and enjoy some good conversation or a little smack talk. Our receivers are fairly unproven, but very talented with a great mix of size and speed. This is the position that I feel best about going into the season, and I believe we have very good depth at the position too. North is going to be an absolute beast, Malone tore it up in the spring game and has a great combination of size and speed, Pearson is a big time playmaker if given any space and has very good size/speed to go with it. Add in Croom's monster size, Smith who the coaches have raved about all camp, and Pig's speed and versatility, and it's easy too see why our fan base is excited about this group. Our line is a valid concern with their lack of experience, and we gotta hope we see a consistent version of the Justin Worley we saw against UGA and USC last year before he got hurt. Worley doesn't have to be great...just efficient and take care of the ball. Hurd has the big play ability at RB we've been lacking, and I believe Lane is undervalued too at the position. I don't know how good our team will perform vs last year, but there's definitely gonna be more big play ability on the field this year. I look for vast improvement this year, but I truly believe next year will be the year opposing teams and so called experts see that UT has returned to being a real contender in the conference and nationwide.
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I think Von ends up being SEC Newcomer of thr Year...
 
#83
#83
CommodoreCapital said:
Don't like BIG 10 football but can't blame Franklin for taking the job. Just wish Jashon had have stayed committed as I really liked him as a player.
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I told Vandy fans after Franklin's first year that there were only two possible outcomes. It is the same no matter who your coach is. One, they're successful and get a gig at a real football school. Two, they fail and get fired. Vandy isn't a destination job for a HC and in all likelihood never will be.
 
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