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1. Six possessions, six touchdowns for the first team offense. Less than 100 yards for APSU when the first team D was in the first half. Despite the lackluster performance by the second string, the first team did its job and performed well. Most impressive thing? Zero penalties in a new offense. That's ridiculous and shows how much the coaching staff teaches discipline.
2. I thought Worley had a lot of good. The couple times he was pressured, he didn't look flustered. His ball fake on the read option is very good and he made correct decisions on reads. However, his feet were not settled when he had to move and that needs to get fixed. Too many throws off his back foot.
3. I thought the O-Line got a solid, consistent push, but not an overwhelming one. I would have liked to see more getting to the second level from them. They did get 200 yards rushing in the first half. How critical can you be when that happens?
4. There was a definite difference from the running backs, especially Marlin Lane. Neal put his shoulder down and got extra yards after contact. He danced a tad too much for my liking, but his feet were quick and he usually made one cut and went. Lane impressed me also. He was looking for contact and kept the pile moving forward. Really nice game from him.
5. The Travis Stephens Offensive Player of the Game: Ju'Wuan James was a road grader today. He was dominant blocking and was the only offensive linemen getting to the second level. He looked quicker and on pulling plays, he really sealed plays, especially on Lane's first TD run. I thought he did a good job also on pass protection and blitzes. Congrats to the big fella.
6. The front four got consistent pressure without any help from Jancek. He didn't blitz once on third down and he didn't need to. The interior pressure from McCullers/Hood was really impressive and I hope that stays. A little disappointment from outside rush however.
7. The linebackers just did not do a good job on scramble situations. They lost contain in their zones and APSU had too much success in the first half in the middle of the field after the initial read for APSU wasn't there. Need to get that fixed.
8. However, the defensive line read draws and screens very well. They did a good job staying in their lanes and reading the play, especially on the Hood INT. They also kept their hands up on passes by reading the QB's eyes and tipping four passes today.
9. The Al Wilson Defensive Player of the Game: Daniel Hood. Speaking of reading screens, I thought Hood played great. He used his quickness to get in the backfield, and broke up three screens plays by reading the play. He was very solid and I hope him and McCullers continue their good play.
10. Solid game. Nothing really too noteworthy. They played well in the first half. The second team didn't perform well, and I was disappointed in the front seven second team, but it's early. Worley looked comfortable, the O-Line will be great, the backs looked better, and the D-Line looks solid. We will know more next week, but nice to see some UT orange and Butch Jones getting his first win of many in Knoxville.
Go Vols!!! :hi:
2. I thought Worley had a lot of good. The couple times he was pressured, he didn't look flustered. His ball fake on the read option is very good and he made correct decisions on reads. However, his feet were not settled when he had to move and that needs to get fixed. Too many throws off his back foot.
3. I thought the O-Line got a solid, consistent push, but not an overwhelming one. I would have liked to see more getting to the second level from them. They did get 200 yards rushing in the first half. How critical can you be when that happens?
4. There was a definite difference from the running backs, especially Marlin Lane. Neal put his shoulder down and got extra yards after contact. He danced a tad too much for my liking, but his feet were quick and he usually made one cut and went. Lane impressed me also. He was looking for contact and kept the pile moving forward. Really nice game from him.
5. The Travis Stephens Offensive Player of the Game: Ju'Wuan James was a road grader today. He was dominant blocking and was the only offensive linemen getting to the second level. He looked quicker and on pulling plays, he really sealed plays, especially on Lane's first TD run. I thought he did a good job also on pass protection and blitzes. Congrats to the big fella.
6. The front four got consistent pressure without any help from Jancek. He didn't blitz once on third down and he didn't need to. The interior pressure from McCullers/Hood was really impressive and I hope that stays. A little disappointment from outside rush however.
7. The linebackers just did not do a good job on scramble situations. They lost contain in their zones and APSU had too much success in the first half in the middle of the field after the initial read for APSU wasn't there. Need to get that fixed.
8. However, the defensive line read draws and screens very well. They did a good job staying in their lanes and reading the play, especially on the Hood INT. They also kept their hands up on passes by reading the QB's eyes and tipping four passes today.
9. The Al Wilson Defensive Player of the Game: Daniel Hood. Speaking of reading screens, I thought Hood played great. He used his quickness to get in the backfield, and broke up three screens plays by reading the play. He was very solid and I hope him and McCullers continue their good play.
10. Solid game. Nothing really too noteworthy. They played well in the first half. The second team didn't perform well, and I was disappointed in the front seven second team, but it's early. Worley looked comfortable, the O-Line will be great, the backs looked better, and the D-Line looks solid. We will know more next week, but nice to see some UT orange and Butch Jones getting his first win of many in Knoxville.
Go Vols!!! :hi:
