Recruiting Football Talk VIII

[Enki_Amenra]

You think OU is sore today after playing our defense?

 

[Leeleesteeth]

Thoughts on the game:

1) It has to be said, the refs were atrocious. I know some hate to hear it, but the zebras obviously slanted the Sooners' way. Seemed like we could just look at them wrong and draw a flag. Meanwhile, I saw missed holding calls where they were grabbing our DL, I saw an uncalled facemask on Bishop, and I saw an uncalled PI on the Sooners. We got very few calls. I don't want preferential treatment, but goodness, call the game the same both ways.

2) Our defense is good. I mean really good. It makes me happy. DL and LBs are obviously the strength of our D, but our secondary doesn't suck. I'm on the verge of taking back every bad thing I've ever said about Willie Mo.

3) Our offense still has a ways to go. Nico has to protect the ball better. We need to get our OL healthy. When Campbell went out, you could see we were in trouble. It still bothers me that Elarbee has no one ready to fill the void. I see it as a failure in coaching, but I'm sure someone will get offended on his behalf over that remark. Compare our DL depth to our OL depth, and you will see a vast difference. Garner has his guys ready. Elarbee has the starters ready, but that's about it.

4) Heupel never really went for the kill. We won, and ultimately, that's all that matters, but I was hoping for more trickery and scoring. Is he saving it for Bama and Georgia? Was he taking it easy on his alma mater? There just weren't as many of the dynamic plays he has spoiled us with. But again, we won, and that's all that really matters.

Here's the thing with the gripers, the majority of them are trying to make themselves look knowledgeable or spewing a lot of false macho crap. You don't come across that way. Coach is not going to publicly make excuses, BUT the vast majority of complaints about Offense comes down to one thing. The FIELD. Been there. Do what you have to do and pray nobody gets hurt or lack of footing leads to a major error. I'll bet that behind the scenes the league office will hear about it, but publicly not so much.

 

[VolsLFC]

I just don’t understand ESPNs infatuation with Colorado

 

[Fun coupon VOL]

Very physical game on both sides of the ball.

 

[Revived2002]

Probably already posted, but an interesting nugget in case anyone still wants to complain about winning.

 

[Jackcrevol]

Sitting with mu buddy, who's a Vandy Alum. Was hard to watch a background of white boulders get into the head of a kicker. Similarly to a middle aged man bricking a completely uncontested layup in Church League...bc of double rims.

Missouri should be ashamed, boulder fields are intimidating,!dangerous, wreckless, and unethical. Someone will really get hurt. unfair advantage.

 

[knoxvol52]

I just don’t understand ESPNs infatuation with Colorado

I laughed last night when the students stormed the field while the last play was under review.

 

[tnhunter 10]

Damn it feels good. I've not felt this good about a win since Bama. That was a HUGE win and program defining moment.

 

[Jackcrevol]

You think OU is sore today after playing our defense?

their knee ligaments are strong after playing in a sandbox.

 

[tnhunter 10]

This has to be a VN member

Why did it have to be a TN fan

 

[Enki_Amenra]

 

[knoxvol52]

Sitting with mu buddy, who's a Vandy Alum. Was hard to watch a background of white boulders get into the head of a kicker. Similarly to a middle aged man bricking a completely uncontested layup in Church League...bc of double rims.

Missouri should be ashamed, boulder fields are intimidating,!dangerous, wreckless, and unethical. Someone will really get hurt. unfair advantage.

This may get hate replies but Vanderbilt isn't as bad as some believe. Are they going to win 10 games? No but they're 2 plays away from being 4-0 and 1-0 in conference. Not too bad when your whole offense is built around a scrambling QB.

 

[Jackcrevol]

This may get hate replies but Vanderbilt isn't as bad as some believe. Are they going to win 10 games? No but they're 2 plays away from being 4-0 and 1-0 in conference. Not too bad when your whole offense is built around a scrambling QB.

no hate, they're well coached. they will beat someone.

 

[volbeast33]

The play was not dead as there was no whistle and after the offensive lineman recovered, he then fumbled himself.

The penalty that was called there was super whack too. Penalties should not be viewed as “black and white”. When there is incidental contact like that the flag should not be thrown.

It doesn’t matter if the whistle was blown or not…Once there is a clear recovery by the offense…. he is not allowed to advance the ball in college football.

I don’t like the rule of hitting above the shoulders… It should be a direct head contact. It makes it a very subjective call.

 

[tnhunter 10]

 

[Jimmy Football]

This may get hate replies but Vanderbilt isn't as bad as some believe. Are they going to win 10 games? No but they're 2 plays away from being 4-0 and 1-0 in conference. Not too bad when your whole offense is built around a scrambling QB.

Will Pavia make it to the Tennessee game? He’s taking a lot of hits already, and they really haven’t gotten to the more physical teams on their schedule.

 

[Outofmyvolcanmind]

Some Sunday thoughts from a guy that only shows up random now.

- CJH has grown as a coach. He didn’t allow this win to be snatched from his defense and ST. That Oklahoma defense was a perfect tune-up for Bama and Georgia.
- We have speed all over the field.
- We make other teams pay when they possess the ball. Hardest hitting team I’ve seen since 2002. This secondary HITS! These linebackers HIT! This DL is absolutely savage! The ST's are so aggressive! Our offense is physical!
- We have true leaders on offense (Mays) and defense (Pili) and it's so refreshing to see. They lead by example and flat get the job done.
- This team is unselfish.
- Our fanbase is a religion and Neyland is our cathedral. Volunteer fans are a different breed whether home or on the road.

Enjoy the bye week everyone. My boys are attending UCF (We owe a lot of thanks to UCF BTW) and hopefully will watch the Knights beat on Colorado next week. I will miss the Arkansas game the week after for good reason. I will be in France and will finally put my hands in the beaches of Normandy where my Grandfather landed and fought 80 years ago. I will be back for the Florida game. Love you all. Hug your families and appreciate all your blessings.

 

[volbeast33]

I just don’t understand ESPNs infatuation with Colorado

ratings

 

[Jackcrevol]

Texas is deep on the OL. Sigh, they look good. (Granted its ULM).

 

[smokeyhuntsgators]

 

[Jimmy Football]

That one took me a second. Well done, Callum.

 

[volbeast33]

 

[VolsnCards5]

1 safety
1 pick
2 fumbles
3 sacks (27 yards)
11 TFL (45 yards)
2 4th down stops
2 2-pt conversions stopped
1.1 yards per rush attempt

choklahoma had 80 yards after 3 quarters...

Fowler at one point said OK had run the ball 23 times, and had been contacted in the backfield or LOS 18 of those times. That’s wild.

 

[tyonthefly93]

God bless Dayne Davis, but he’s not a left tackle. I think O-line injuries lead to conservative play calling and leaning on the defense, but what a performance. Going into a hostile environment and controlling the game is impressive. Final score doesn’t reflect how dominant we were all game.

 

[knoxvol52]

Will Pavia make it to the Tennessee game? He’s taking a lot of hits already, and they really haven’t gotten to the more physical teams on their schedule.

Probably not.