Orange_Crush
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Spot on . Why is he not a 1st round pick and Levis is?I think one of the main issues is he felt too rushed every play and it got in his head... he's used to our Oline giving him WAY more time... But shame on the coaches for not making adjustments the second half...
not making adjustments after half I guess is just a UT thing like our DB's refusing to turn their head and track the ball... doesn't matter what player or what coach/staff, still the same outcome...
Well said! Spot on. Go Vols.Not going to read through this thread because I already know the negativity that’s being spewed (fire Heupel, bench Hooker etc.) Listen we were out coached, out played, and the more so sloppy team and that’s never acceptable but that’s also the first time we can say that about this team. Fact of the matter is none of us thought we’d be in this position to start the year. Take care of business the next three games and finish 11-1 with an outside shot at the CFB (although unlikely after the way we played), at worst a Sugar Bowl birth and a beat down to a Big 12 team to finish 12-1. Every single one of y’all would’ve signed up for that at the beginning of the year. Disappointed as hell but GO DAMN VOLS!!!!
Lot to be happy about this season. Lots to be disappointed about this game. Observations/opinions.
1. As I've said before, this defensive coordinator is the Achilles heel of this team. His tools/players are not the best, I'll admit. But, hrs completely out of his league. Most here would consider Heupel an offensive guru. The GA DC sent blitzes all night from different places. Had our offense confused. We had nothing for them. If we're going to take another step, we need to get a DC that's as innovative on defense as Heupel on offense.
2. Heupel didn't have his best stuff tonight. Nothing really imaginative. Where was Fant? Is there photographic evidence he made the trip?
3. We went with speed here or there but never really got going. Some of it was slowed by self inflicted wounds.
4. We have to remember that Kirby brought the player payroll from Bama and has been buying recruiting classes for several years. That advantage is going away. $1mil could buy you a number 1 class under the table. Now with NIL, some players will get a mil. ( That's why Saban is so ticked.) We'll be able to out spend GA. (Donate to your local Spyre). It's going take at least two years ?with scoring in the portal) to get on the big boys level.
5. We're out of the playoffs. Losing wouldn't have been a death kneel but getting totally demolished in every phase of game will knock us out, IMO.
6. Hooker's Heisman hopes went bye bye tonight. With Tennessee, Heisman candidates the margins are super thin.
7. Hopefully, and I fully expect they won't, they'll not let GA beat them twice. Need to get back on track and celebrate these seniors next week. I hate they're spending the last two weeks on the road.
8. As I posted during the game, 11-1 with a sugar bowl will be outstanding and beyond our wildest dreams before the season.
Not going to read through this thread because I already know the negativity that’s being spewed (fire Heupel, bench Hooker etc.) Listen we were out coached, out played, and the more so sloppy team and that’s never acceptable but that’s also the first time we can say that about this team. Fact of the matter is none of us thought we’d be in this position to start the year. Take care of business the next three games and finish 11-1 with an outside shot at the CFB (although unlikely after the way we played), at worst a Sugar Bowl birth and a beat down to a Big 12 team to finish 12-1. Every single one of y’all would’ve signed up for that at the beginning of the year. Disappointed as hell but GO DAMN VOLS!!!!
absolutely should have been used. when they self scout theyll see it.What was the meaning? Maybe I didn’t follow the reference. Thought you were saying that more screens should’ve been called in our game since you posted in the game thread.
Why? 50% been acting insanely positive and lost all perspective before this, predicting we were going to beat UGA by 3-4 touchdowns on their home field!!!Can we not act insanely negative about this loss?
Maintain perspective my god.
We got whipped and still only lost by 14 to by far the most talented team in the country.
We still beat Bama like HELLO
Why? 50% been acting insanely positive and lost all perspective before this, predicting we were going to beat UGA by 3-4 touchdowns on their home field!!!
I mean anyone sane would of known best case scenario was we pull off a close win