S. Alabama make anyone nervous?

#54
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MedicT said:
The problem with that theory is many of our turnovers have been the result of our own miscues as opposed to pressure from an opposing defense. If you read my earlier post that seems to be causing an issue you will see that nothing in that post compares USA to UF or UO and I made mention of the fact we have played much stronger opponents must be considered. My fault I suppose for not taking more time to simplify the post. It DOES say that as long as we do not cause our own problem we should be in good shape this week.
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The problem with that theory is the massive difference in turnovers committed by UT against UO/UF as opposed to AP/WKU-- indicating that they were committed due to level of defense as opposed to an offense that is just prone to turn the ball over willy-nilly.

Add to that that, even among the turnovers committed against UF, many/most of them were committed by Peterman, and at least one of those was committed while throwing a pass with a broken thumb.

In any even, considering the disparity of turnovers that were committed against UP/UF and AP/WKU, whether you choose to admit it or not, your logic is expecting UO/UF level performances from USA.
 
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Orange_Crush said:
The problem with that theory is the massive difference in turnovers committed by UT against UO/UF as opposed to AP/WKU-- indicating that they were committed due to level of defense as opposed to an offense that is just prone to turn the ball over willy-nilly.

Add to that that, even among the turnovers committed against UF, many/most of them were committed by Peterman, and at least one of those was committed while throwing a pass with a broken thumb.

In any even, considering the disparity of turnovers that were committed against UP/UF and AP/WKU, whether you choose to admit it or not, your logic is expecting UO/UF level performances from USA.
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Also, as I posted, my fault I didn't simplify the post.
 
#58
#58
Not worried about whether we will win but how we do it. We need a game of good clean football. Worley needs to have an +80% completion stat and not from dump passes but from down field throws. Can he hit the receivers in stride ? If UAB has offensive speed then I am worried about our defense.
 
#59
#59
I wouldn't say I'm nervous, but I certainly hope they look at this as an opportunity.

In a typical game week, there is partial attention paid to game-planning, partial to improvement. In a bye week, focus on techniques, then the next week on game-planning. I hope they shift the prep somewhat toward improvement. In a sense, I hope they kind of view this as a bye week, while still taking the actual game seriously so as not to look past S. Alabama.

By that, I mean, the OL can focus on run blocking, being more physical, keeping pad level low, getting to the 2nd level with their push; QB can focus on accuracy, timing with WR; WR can focus on routes, timing, making plays; RB's going N-S in the holes; DL getting pressure, their hand techniques/swim moves/whatever, 3 strains; LB's eye discipline, gap control, angles, tackling; DB's basically the same stuff as the LB's, as well as coverage. They're not playing a world class opponent where any minor mistake will kill them, and they need to scheme like crazy, so I hope they really focus on fixing the little things that will catapult their techniques and discipline that would pay dividends later against better competition, where in those weeks of practice, much attention will need to be paid on stuff like, how do we account for this WR, Aaron Murray, this amazing DE, etc.

In sum, focusing on the above would not be enough when you need to do significant game-planning for great competition. However, focusing on the above without overlooking S. Alabama such that they still have to goal to drub them would be decent way to view the week. In my opinion at least.
 
#62
#62
I worry about every game. All of them. I did in 1989, 1998, & now and tomorrow and forever. Amen. Next time we're good boys & girls, enjoy it. Savor it.
 
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#66
hillarious_vol said:
They beat WKU and lit them up for over 400 yards passing and close to 160 on the ground. They are 2-1 and one loss by one point due to a last second field goal. I know we are SEC and all that..but I hope these guys are not looking to the Georgia game and get whipped by a team that would like to make a statement. Just saying, I don't see a pushover considering how bad we are on both sides of the ball right now. :hi:
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Should win fairly easily, it is one of those games that just falls between 2 of our bigger rivals and off back to back weeks against OR and UF then GA, USCe and Ala coming up they may not be fully focused but still should easily be a 3-4 TD win.
 
#67
#67
Our defense should limit what USA can do offensively. Our offense is showing glimmers here and there of putting some stuff together. They should continue to show improvement this week and this game should not be close. And we're getting some guys back who will benefit from the playing time against a lesser opponent. This will be a good game to iron-out some things and build a little bit of confidence for the upcoming trials.
 
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#70
The Volunteers will win this game, (side note to the team: AND YOU WILL WIN THIS GAME). This will be win number 3 and will have no less than 7 on the year. Just do the little things with perfection and play loose and everything else will fall into place. The Vols will trust in themselves and the light will come on that they are Division 1 players and they will begin to play as Division players starting this week. Now, Strap it on and get down to business one practice at a time, one play at a time and one game at a time. Just do it. Go Vols
 
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#74
#74
Everyone knows what's going to happen; we'll win, maybe even big, and then the threads and posts start on how we'll beat Georgia.
 
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