Starting QB??????????

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#2
my guess would be Ainge and Shaeffer comes in on the 3rd series unless Erik is really hot
 
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At this point, I think Ainge is better. But after last week, I say go back to Schaeffer as the starter just for the karma.

I do have one plea. Whoever starts, please Randy - run the hell out of the ball. Even if it means punting 8 times, don't invite disaster by asking these freshmen to go on the road for the first time and throw it 30-40 times.
 
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Originally posted by GAVol@Oct 7, 2004 10:46 PM
At this point, I think Ainge is better. But after last week, I say go back to Schaeffer as the starter just for the karma.

I do have one plea. Whoever starts, please Randy - run the hell out of the ball. Even if it means punting 8 times, don't invite disaster by asking these freshmen to go on the road for the first time and throw it 30-40 times.
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Amen.Start The running game first please.Let Schaeffer go first.
 
#5
#5
I'd love to see us play it the way we had to play GA in 2002 when Clausen was hurt and we had to play James Banks at QB. It was ugly as sin to watch, but at least we had a real shot to win the game at the end.
 
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Originally posted by GAVol@Oct 7, 2004 9:56 PM
I'd love to see us play it the way we had to play GA in 2002 when Clausen was hurt and we had to play James Banks at QB.  It was ugly as sin to watch, but at least we had a real shot to win the game at the end.
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I agree but our defense was much better in 2002; not outstanding, but better than this year's group.

We're going to have to score points to win.

To answer the original question, I think Ainge starts.
 
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I think it could be 7 or less either way. UT is better than the 34-10 thing.

My observations -

This is key: on paper, UT doesn't have a chance against UGA. But last week, AU didn't have chance against UT. AU's edge was (1) focus on specific weaknesses, (2) anticipate and immediately take full advantage of UT's reactions, and (3) be less predictable on offense (show UGA something they haven't seen in the films). (Who would have though Ronnie Brown would be a receiver so often?) UT has the horses; I say with the right plan, UT can win.

Every rep *any* UT quarterback takes anywhere, anytime makes them better. More reps, all day, every day until game time. My guess is that the offensive play book got thinner this week, and there were lots of reps. So many that Ainge and Schaeffer are sick of it. Has to be done though.

Tennessee's vaunted O-line has to show up this time. Without them, it will be a very long day for UT. RUN, RUN, RUN, and BALL CONTROL. As many 7, 8, and 9-minute drives as possible.

I don't know how good UGA's secondary is, but it would seem to me that even freshmen can throw 6 and 8 yard passes to tight ends (of course they can) and backs swinging out of the backfield. Could it be that a double tight end set would be the ticket? You could run one or two wide receivers with Ainge, two or three with Schaeffer. Schaeffer may actually be the difference since he's the running quarterback.

Something else, too. If UT can force UGA to punt on its first couple of possessions, and UT's field position sucks, then quick-kick on a second or third down, and down it near the goal line. Bear Bryant did this on occasion. What happens is that the field position part of the game changes dramatically. It only works if UT is basically even with UGA on the scoreboard and having some success defensively.

The play calling has to be better. I don't mean like on the first series - it seemed like there was a fair amount of indecision/delay throughout the AU/UT game. The coaches need to have a clear plan and be able to signal it in without taking so much time.

Zone defense this week, with two DBs on Gibson if at all possible. Disguise that safety!!!!!!!!! And Allen has to make the critical tackles every time.

If UT can keep it close until the fourth quarter, UT's chances improve dramatically - I'd say to at least 50-50. If UGA gets a couple of touchdowns ahead, and the coaches haven't done their jobs, then the defense may let down, and it might get ugly.

Heads up, UT fans. It could happen.
 
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:twocents: Sounds well thought out and accurate. I would add that I think it was a monumental mistake in the Auburn game to not start Shaeffer, Ainge made the comment publicly he'd rather watch from the bench a series or two and get a feel for the defense( his comfort zone) his past performance before this game kinda agrees with it. I believe coach Fulmer was pushed into naming a starter.
 
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For sure the Vols need to correct some things from the last game if they want to beat Georgia.

Tuberville has already said that while the Vol qbs were getting the audibles from the sideline he changed defenses. Probably why Ainge called a timeout on the Vols' 2nd offensive play? Less audibles and more anticipating the defensive strategy. Make the Georgia defense have to guess and make adjustments. Reminds me of when Coach Widenhofer was at Vanderbilt, and he used to show a defensive set to get Manning to react and call an audible.... Woody had watched enough film to know how Manning reacted to certain sets and shifted after the audible had been called.

On this point, I agree with GaVol.... Don't put the pressure on freshman quarterbacks, especially when you've got Houston and Riggs to run the ball. Coming into the Auburn game, the Vols were averaging 260 rushing-yards-per-game. Yet, the first 3 offensive plays were passes. When on the 2nd series, the Vols had reached the Auburn 24-yd line, 3 straight passes into the end zone were thrown. To get there, Houston had 5 carries for 26 yards. Ainge had thrown 3 passes on the drive for 34 yds. It was a nice mix.... and then 3 long passes??? The game in Athens a couple of years ago was not pretty, but the Vols were in it at the end nonetheless (18-13). The Vols' secondary is not as good as the last couple of seasons, but the Vols' running game is much better. Keep it on the ground, throw some short passes.... and when they cram it in the box, let her fly every once in a while to keep the defense honest. Neyland used to say that when you pass the ball, only 3 things can happen... and 2 of them are bad. Georgia Southern had some success on the ground rushing for 294 yards.

Defensively.... DON'T play man coverage. LSU paid for that last week... and LSU has arguably two of the best cover corners in college football. Watch the game films from Georgia's games with South Carolina and Marshall games. Georgia's running game was adequate at best... and the short passing game against their zone defenses did not give up alot of points. The Vols' defense needs to cut out giving up the big plays. And the offense needs to keep the Dawgs off the field and keep them from getting into a rythym.
 
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As much trouble as GA had defending the fullback dive against GA Southern, I think we may see a lot more of Schaeffer if for no other reason than to give them the threat of the QB keep which is our version of the option. Schaeffer can't run around too much though - Thomas Davis (#10) is about the hardest hitting Strong Safety that I've ever seen.

I think we may also see a gadget play or two. I'd love to see what would happen if we lulled GA to sleep and then slipped Schaeffer out the backside on a toss sweep to catch a halfback pass.
 
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My :twocents: I think we are all saying the same thing. Ground attack and hold on to the ball.
Play zone and don't give up the big plays.
The First of the game is crucial. We cannot fall behind early if we do Pollack will pin his ears back and come after our young guys.
 
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Pollack is pretty devastating, but the key is the interior. I watched GA's nose tackle (Gholston I think) spend the entire game against SC about a yard and a half deep in the backfield. Pollack gets REALLY tough to handle when you're having to double team someone else.
 
#13
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Originally posted by dan4vols@Oct 8, 2004 12:59 AM
:twocents: Sounds well thought out and accurate. I would add that I think it was a monumental mistake in the Auburn game to not start Shaeffer, Ainge made the comment publicly he'd rather watch from the bench a series or two and get a feel for the defense( his comfort zone) his past performance before this game kinda agrees with it. I believe coach Fulmer was pushed into naming a starter.
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There has to be another reason why Fulmer's starting Ainge. Maybe Schaeffer is greener than we know. Only the UT coaching staff knows for sure. Makes you wonder, though...
 
#14
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Well, well, well... I pegged it pretty well! I only got to see the first half, but it pretty much looked like the game plan I suggested.

Congrats to the Vols! If we can figure out how not to screw things up, we'll see you in Atlanta.

And do us a favor - HUMILIATE BAMMER. Hang a hundred on those lowlife losers.

WAR EAGLE!
 
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