RUNNING THE BALL OUT OF BOUNDS WITH TIME EXPIRED

[BreatheUT]

Tell me you’ve never competed in anything in life without telling me.

I’ve competed in combat sports and won way more than I lost and still plenty of times in film review I still see boneheaded mistakes, even if it leads to a win. In the moment common sense doesn’t usually exist

This is way over the top. Everyone knows the ball has to go in the end zone.

 

[Delmar]

Get lost loser!

Obviously we have someone here who never made any mistakes at 18 years old. Kudos to you. Nico made a mistake and will make others. Get over it. As I said, I hope he learns from it.

 

[Delmar]

Just like bumping punter I meant to say.

That was a freshman as well.

 

[VOLINVONORE]

WTF ! Who does that? Is there a QB coach on staff? Right up there with the QB a few years back who cost us a win at Alabama because he changed the play at the one yard line. Who's recruiting these guys? I mean, this loss could be taken much more in stride if the ball had been at least thrown, at least giving the team a chance, even if intercepted. I mean, I just sat staring at the screen in disbelieve. I have on seen something similar to that in a middle school game. WTH is going on at practices? That play, that last play was just humiliating, embarrassing and eye opening.

Reminded me of Milton and I was hoping I would never have to say that. I thought Nico was smarter and more competitive than that.

 

[titansvolsfaninga]

It has nothing to do with being a freshman, it just common sense you need to throw it.

F off. Now Nico doesn't have a common sense? He made a freshman mistake.

 

[General Jack]

I agree … dumb but you can add Nico’s name to that of AJ Suggs (vs LSU?) and Joe Milton (vs ???) as making bone headed plays with time expired and a chance to score. Geesh!

Tony Robinson ran out of bounds as time expired against Kentucky in 1984. It was frustrating then too.

 

[wmcovol]

Nico is very talented but he has obvious weaknesses in his game. Throwing on the run is definitely one of them. His accuracy suffers significantly when he rolls out or even moves in the pocket. Opponents saw this first vs NC State. That’s why both OU & Ark really brought pressure with 5 guys. Heupel & his brain trust needs to figure it out cause running on 3rd & 8 or more all year isn’t gonna cut it.

 

[Frosty]

This is way over the top. Everyone knows the ball has to go in the end zone.

Look, Nico made the wrong play. I’m just not saying he sucks and writing him off because of it

 

[chad954ut]

2021 ole miss

 

[Buddr]

Joe says Hi. No excuse for it then no excuse for it now. Throw the d*** ball.

 

[EZE]

WTF ! Who does that? Is there a QB coach on staff? Right up there with the QB a few years back who cost us a win at Alabama because he changed the play at the one yard line. Who's recruiting these guys? I mean, this loss could be taken much more in stride if the ball had been at least thrown, at least giving the team a chance, even if intercepted. I mean, I just sat staring at the screen in disbelieve. I have on seen something similar to that in a middle school game. WTH is going on at practices? That play, that last play was just humiliating, embarrassing and eye opening.

It really magnifies a much deeper issue. Nico will not throw the football unless he sees a receiver “high school open” … i.e., a huge separation.

If you remember, he also held the Hail Mary at the end of the first half. On some passes, it is okay to risk an interception.

He needs to develop a gunslinger mentality and be willing to anticipate better and throw aggressively into tighter windows.

Right now, he is playing way to tentatively IMO.

 

[EZE]

This is way over the top. Everyone knows the ball has to go in the end zone.

There is no question about it. An interception there is better than running out the clock.

 

[Delmar]

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Joe says Hi. No excuse for it then no excuse for it now. Throw the d*** ball.

Nobody ever said that everybody gets smarter as they get older and more experienced. You just hope they do. Joe made a lot of the same mistakes as a senior that he did when he started and it wasn’t just that one.

 

[Mccage]

Maybe replace everyone including new Smokey, new cheerleaders, new uniforms, new colors, and especially new fans!

 

[Dougie_D]

I saw that receiver open too. I'm glad someone brought it up. It was worse than missing the TE down the sideline.

This guy talks about Heard a lot. If he gets burned like this , maybe we don’t start him??
Wasn’t this his first game back.

 

[rocketskates]

He knew he crossed the LOS. He was dead to rights and he knew it. Bad mistake by a young qb. Shouldn’t have even been in that position though. This game was lost at the coin flip by poor preparation.

 

[imbubbaspitcup]

play was lost when he crossed the LOS on scramble. He was looking downfield and went too far. I’m guessing he thought he could save a second if he went OB since he wasn’t gonna make it to the end zone

It was 4th down!

 

[G8rh8r]

Nico looked like a deer in the headlights all night. That play was no different than a dozen other bonehead plays.

 

[VolCalls]

Clock management was a big issue last night. When the Vols got the ball back with 6-8 minutes left and the lead, they should have been milking every second, huddling, and running high completion percentage plays and making Arkansas burn all of their time outs. They did zero of that. That is 100% on Heupel and the staff. Their defense was never going to stand up to the challenge at hand. They got smoked all game long. Thinking they should go fast with the game on the line and relying on the defense was a poor decision.

Agree 100%. We should've been milking the clock and playing smart football.

 

[overseasorange2]

WTF ! Who does that? Is there a QB coach on staff? Right up there with the QB a few years back who cost us a win at Alabama because he changed the play at the one yard line. Who's recruiting these guys? I mean, this loss could be taken much more in stride if the ball had been at least thrown, at least giving the team a chance, even if intercepted. I mean, I just sat staring at the screen in disbelieve. I have on seen something similar to that in a middle school game. WTH is going on at practices? That play, that last play was just humiliating, embarrassing and eye opening.

I agree. You have nothing to lose by throwing it into the end zone...Ask Josh Dobbs/Jennings!

It's obvious that this offense is not as good as 2022, but I'm wondering if they are better than 2023.

Give me a moment to put on a helmet

 

[Rocky Top T]

Yep. Freshman mistake and hopefully it’s a learning lesson for him.

A middle school player knows to throw the ball in the end zone on the last play! Freshman mistake???

 

[WoodsmanVol]

Hey Nico!!! Toldja your loudest admirers would become your haters at the drop of a hat. Welcome to fickledom.

 

[overseasorange2]

Nico is very talented but he has obvious weaknesses in his game. Throwing on the run is definitely one of them. His accuracy suffers significantly when he rolls out or even moves in the pocket. Opponents saw this first vs NC State. That’s why both OU & Ark really brought pressure with 5 guys. Heupel & his brain trust needs to figure it out cause running on 3rd & 8 or more all year isn’t gonna cut it.

Throwing it practically lateral to the sidelines for a 2 yard gain isn't either.

 

[Nicovfl8]

WTF ! Who does that? Is there a QB coach on staff? Right up there with the QB a few years back who cost us a win at Alabama because he changed the play at the one yard line. Who's recruiting these guys? I mean, this loss could be taken much more in stride if the ball had been at least thrown, at least giving the team a chance, even if intercepted. I mean, I just sat staring at the screen in disbelieve. I have on seen something similar to that in a middle school game. WTH is going on at practices? That play, that last play was just humiliating, embarrassing and eye opening.

I hate to say it and and I don’t think he is, but that’s Milton all over again.

 

[overseasorange2]

He knew he crossed the LOS. He was dead to rights and he knew it. Bad mistake by a young qb. Shouldn’t have even been in that position though. This game was lost at the coin flip by poor preparation.

Just hope we don't have any more bye weeks