R E S P E C T - get u sum in the SEC

[sjt18]

All-in-all it was one of the best called games in that series we have seen in a while.

No doubt.... and I still believe it was skewed toward Bama overall.

 

[DD4ME]

I do think the fumble being whistled dead for forward progress was pretty quick and the PI at the end of the game where they intercepted the ball was generous. I’ve both seen that called many times and seen it not called many times. Had the situation been reversed we would all be absolutely livid over that PI call. Don’t get me wrong, it was PI. It was just a weak call in a critical moment.

Agree

 

[sjt18]

I also saw a picture, I believe toward the end of the game where our defense was backed into the red zone. In the pictures there clearly was 12 on defense, with no call.

UT had 12 or Bama? That would have been a pretty big deal.

 

[DD4ME]

They are only cocky because they don’t play Bama in the regular season this year, and they are like EVERY other fan base we’ve faced as of yet in thinking TN isn’t any good without watching. It’s funny how everyone can see the results(not watching anything), and just assume somehow TN is the same TN as always, I guess just getting lucky. Just look to every week so far where they use the whole, yeah TN beat a down/terrible FL, LSU, and Pitt. And now it’s a Bama got screwed by the reffs. The endless excuses that are manufactured by people is amazing

All this while ignoring that most other teams, in some cases their own team, hasn’t played anyone of value, but they don’t consider that criticism in evaluated how good their team is.

I think the sensible UGA fans want none of us.

 

[sjt18]

I do think the fumble being whistled dead for forward progress was pretty quick and the PI at the end of the game where they intercepted the ball was generous. I’ve both seen that called many times and seen it not called many times. Had the situation been reversed we would all be absolutely livid over that PI call. Don’t get me wrong, it was PI. It was just a weak call in a critical moment.

I don't think that was a weak call. The PI prevented the receiver from making a play on the ball.

Maybe on the fumble but you could see the official blowing it dead and running in to spot the ball. We would have gone nuts if they had overturned it.

Of course the PI call doesn't matter and probably doesn't happen if they hadn't blown the earlier PI call to give Bama a TD.

 

[DD4ME]

I don't think that was a weak call. The PI prevented the receiver from making a play on the ball.

Maybe on the fumble but you could see the official blowing it dead and running in to spot the ball. We would have gone nuts if they had overturned it.

Of course the PI call doesn't matter and probably doesn't happen if they hadn't blown the earlier PI call to give Bama a TD.

I genuinely agree with you, but still feel we got lucky in that for once the refs finally called a balanced game against Bama. The entire SEC was shocked at that. You even see it laughed at in the UGA threads. Had this been a typical game we likely get the game stolen from us. The level headed Bama fans admit they lost on the field.

 

[hUTch2002]

Possibly. It would have made it 3rd and goal from the 31. Ironically, that would have given him about a 50 yd FG if they didn't make any gain.

Wasn’t that PI on 4th down? I thought it was.

 

[sjt18]

I genuinely agree with you, but still feel we got lucky in that for once the refs finally called a balanced game against Bama. The entire SEC was shocked at that. You even see it laughed at in the UGA threads. Had this been a typical game we likely get the game stolen from us. The level headed Bama fans admit they lost on the field.

No doubt. I was stunned when they actually called that PI and brought the ball back. I don't know that I've ever seen any Bama team not get the benefit of the doubt on a call like that in a situation like that.

The conspiracy theorist side of me is wondering if the SEC isn't tired of Saban and Bama's run. Calling games straight up would be one way to make him pretty uncomfortable.

 

[sjt18]

Wasn’t that PI on 4th down? I thought it was.

ESPN's play by play says 3rd. I haven't confirmed on UTSports.com though.

 

[hUTch2002]

I don't think that was a weak call. The PI prevented the receiver from making a play on the ball.

Maybe on the fumble but you could see the official blowing it dead and running in to spot the ball. We would have gone nuts if they had overturned it.

Of course the PI call doesn't matter and probably doesn't happen if they hadn't blown the earlier PI call to give Bama a TD.

The guy had his hands all of the WR but I didn’t think he pulled our guy to gain an advantage. Again, I think it was PI but o have zero doubt our fans would’ve gone nuts if the situation were reversed as I’ve seen far worse let go.

 

[hUTch2002]

ESPN's play by play says 3rd. I haven't confirmed on UTSports.com though.

Duh! I’m an idiot. Of course it was 3rd down. It would’ve been 4th and they would’ve had to kick the FG. Brain fart. That’s why they were given 4 points and maybe even 7.

 

[sjt18]

The guy had his hands all of the WR but I didn’t think he pulled our guy to gain an advantage. Again, I think it was PI but o have zero doubt our fans would’ve gone nuts if the situation were reversed as I’ve seen far worse let go.

My perspective was that his right arm was holding Fant's right arm and prevented him from reaching up for the ball. He also pulled him down while Fant was trying to stop to make the catch.

 

[hUTch2002]

My perspective was that his right arm was holding Fant's right arm and prevented him from reaching up for the ball. He also pulled him down while Fant was trying to stop to make the catch.

That could be. Either way I’m stunned they called it in that situation. In years past I think Bama gets away with it.

 

[My VOLS are huge]

UT had 12 or Bama? That would have been a pretty big deal.

they scored anyway.

 

[TheVolsFrog]

 

[Falcons02]

Here is a quote from a rival on a private gator forum. You Vols are the real deal this year. I am happy for you. Your dry spell and bad luck against UF has been a real trial. I hope you beat the dog shttt out of Georgia and win the SEC title and go on and rep the SEC in a title game. Ive followed SEC and gator football since 1965. The pendulum has finally swung your way and to a very deserving fan base. Gator fans are ready to fire the new coaches (much like always) SOS spoiled many and Urban did too. Respect from me for sure. btw Satan and bama has been getting homer calls for years...........phkkkk them.

I love how that post is written in message board-enese and I still understood every word

 

[TheVolsFrog]

This doesn’t feel right.

Everybody tired of Bama year after year after year and getting all the fav ref calls.
SEC as a whole are saying down with Bama and their arrogance.
Said it in another thread. TN winning and other SEC teams winning is better for tv and the conference as a whole

 

[DD4ME]

Florida

This is a team we already played and has no business talking about us. Remember that as you trade this.

How the hell did Heupel turn them around so fast in two years? Their recruiting has been ok. Is he just that good of an offensive coach? Do they have a bunch of seniors or something?

My favorite of all the quotes I think. This had to hurt coming from a FL fan

Tennessee has the best offense I have ever seen from a team not loaded with 5-Star players

Another comparison to LSU 2019

Track meet. Tennessee shredding Alabama's secondary with modern passing attack.
Echoes of LSU 2019 style of play.
Can't wait to see how Kirby and Co. handle this.

something?
He’s a very good coach and they have a very good QB. That combo with a solid OL is almost a guarantee to win 10+ games. They’re legit.

 

[Wezcoast]

This doesn’t feel right.

Reminds me of some of my people.

 

[DD4ME]

Florida

This is a team we already played and has no business talking about us. Remember that as you trade this.


My favorite of all the quotes I think. This had to hurt coming from a FL fan



Another comparison to LSU 2019

More comparisons to 2019 LSU folks

 

[Other_Guy]

In what way was it generous toward UT? I remember 3 calls that I've seen Bama posters point to. One was a possible facemask in a still shot. I do not know if it was pulled or not. Two was the PI at the end... which was textbook PI. That wasn't a questionable call whatsoever. The last and probably best argument was the potential targeting by Omari. It was nowhere near as flagrant as the uncalled shot on Hooker last year... but it could have gone against UT and still been a reasonable call.

They got away with other PIs. They got away with offensive holding. I'm not seeing how that game was generous to UT. At the very, very best it was roughly even to UT. But the worst call of the game by far was the PI in the end zone that kept them alive in the game.

They even tried to claim 12 men on the field, yet Bryce called a TO the hit on Bryce and the Wright forward progress were the only ones they have an argument over, yet Tenn got screwed as well.

 

[DWright39]

UT had 12 or Bama? That would have been a pretty big deal.

I’ve heared the same and seen a still photo but I also heared it was before the ball was snapped and that they got the 12th guy off the field

 

[DD4ME]

LSU was locked in on the fact we got a fair called game. The tiger faithful support SJT and not Bama lol. They had little else to say which makes sense because we don't play them annually and they are looking ahead.

Yesterday at 10:46 AM
It’s about time. Their Oline and Dbs have been getting away with holding for years on every dam play.

When the zebras use both eyes.
Also enjoyed the tantrums by the offensive lineman when caught. They didn’t know their immunity had been revoked.

This new generation of SEC ref's will call holding against Bama.

Unlike the old cabal of Steve Shaw and company
Did the wire transfers from Tuscaloosa not clear this morning?

 

[BODACIOUS]

“Tennessee 3:16 says ‘we just whooped your ass!’”.

This dude gets it

 

[CPVOL]

Their poster that broke the game down made a point to emphasize some of the finer aspects of what he believed to be slow calls and late whistles. To be honest, I think it was a generous game for us, but we also spotted them opportunities to even stay in this game or win it, so I consider it even.

Agreed. What’s not being mentioned is the fact we missed 3 deep balls where the ball was overthrown a tad or over the receivers head. I can’t say for sure because I can’t remember…..(too busy processing the win after such a drought) but 2 of those 3 would’ve been TD’s and in that case we really beat their arses