The Morning After

#27
#27
DiderotsGhost said:
I legitimately think this is the best D we've had since the Fulmer years. Offense still needs some work - running game is in great shape, but passing game still not 100% there (but Nico will get better - only his 3rd start!). But man, this D could be top 5 in the country this year.
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The lack of depth at RB keeps me from saying we are great at running.
 
#28
#28
ftsandersvol said:
I couldn't really care less if the media believes the Big 10 is a better conference than the SEC. I hope BC boat races MZ. At the end of the day, it will be a SEC team hoisting the national championship trophy in the air. It might not be a team I like, but they will be wearing a SEC patch.
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BC is in the ACC.
 
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walkenvol said:
So the Oklahoma juggernaut that managed 16 points against Houston is going to be the big test we’re waiting on? Maybe your right, but Oklahoma isn’t looking nearly as good as preseason expectations IMO.
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I still say we put 30+ on OK and win by at least 30. I just don't think they're that good. I don't think Hype will take his foot off the gas.
And really pleased to see our Defense stand up and not much difference with 2nd & 3rd stringers; finally the depth we've missed for years.
 
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VFL-82-JP said:
Hey, just some notes as we look back over yesterday's battlefield:

Just over half of the SEC teams remain undefeated after two weeks. Surprisingly, Vandy is among them. Heh. Go, little brother, run and skip in the sunshine while you can. We'll see you in late November. Mizzou, Texas, Bama and LSU will see you even sooner.

A peek at the box score:
-- Nico 16/23 for 211, 2 TDs, 2 INTs--for those seeking a "freshman muddle," this is probably it. Heh.
-- Nico was also our #2 rusher, 8 carries, 65 yards, avg 8.1 and a TD, long of 31
-- Sampson was top ground pounder, with 20 rushes for 132 yards, avg 6.6, 2 TDs, long of 34 yards
-- Slot man Squirrel White (2 for 67) and TE Miles Kitselman (3 for 39, 1 TD) led our air attack, which was mostly underneath
-- 3 sacks, spread around 3 fellas, and thirteen tackles for loss
-- Our defense held Grayson McCall to 15 of 22 for 104 yards, no TD, and 1 INT. Likewise, held RB Hollywood Smothers to 25 yards of running production, and Kevin Concepcion to 5 receptions for 53 yards.
-- The INT, by Will Brooks, a pick-six for 85 yards
-- Squirrel had 3 punt returns for 58 yards, longest was 31 (I think he ran about 150 yards on returns, heh, mostly cross-field)
-- Max Gilbert was 3 of 4 on FG attempts, missing on a 53-yarder but hitting all the rest
-- Jackson Ross only needed to punt once. It went 43 yards.

Elsewhere:

South Carolina sits alone at the head of the SEC standings this morning, 1-0, thanks to being the winner of the season's very first conference match-up. Poor ol' Kentucky, that could've been them.

The Chattanooga Mocs took their loss to us harder than they should've. Favored in the pre-season to win their conference, they're already 0-2 (both losses were to FBS programs). But their conference play starts next week vs Mercer. Go Mocs, bounce back, win your league and maybe the FCS!

And what's next:

It keeps getting worse for Kentucky: UGa comes to town Saturday. Heh.

Bama plays Wisconsin next week. Normally I'd say this would be a cake walk for the Tide. But after Alex Golesh and USF stood toe to toe with them for three quarters yesterday, maybe the dairy farmers have a shot....

As already mentioned, USCe is riding high at the moment. LSU is getting ready to ruin their mood next Saturday.

2-0 Boston College are feeling their oats. Do you think they have it in them to upset #9 Mizzou next weekend? Would be funny, though the B10 acolytes would take it as a clear sign that B10 > SEC.

A&M and the Gators face off this Saturday, too. It will be like watching two nearly-dead, emaciated bears fighting over a scrap of food.

We're 2-0 with a 120-13 score advantage, and looking forward to both Kent State and Oklahoma!

Go Vols!
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Great recap JP! Shockingly, there isn't a lot of coverage on ESPN about us since NIU is getting all of the headlines (deservedly so). OUs struggles give me hope we can win that road game and get into the Bama game undefeated. Need to play well against the Hogs and UF but those are 100% winnable games.

Season will be fun!
 
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McDad said:
Lol. well done. Please accept my new favorite gif as a token of appreciation.
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I love this. He did this better than Lane Kiffin does, and he's sporting a few more lbs , that doesn't impact the execution and timing.

The takeaway is: He's competitive and passionate. Doesn't like to lose. Runner up Heisman. Game ball as a natty QB. Compare that to Dooley - his resume was son of a natty winning coach. Compare that to Jones - played second chair clarinet in the high school band.
 
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What is with little boy Blue up in Lexington? Kentucky could, nay, likely will lose to UGA and UT by a combined score of something like 9-117.
 
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VFL-82-JP said:
2-0 Boston College are feeling their oats. Do you think they have it in them to upset #9 Mizzou next weekend? Would be funny, though the B10 acolytes would take it as a clear sign that B10 > SEC.
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That little BC quarterback is good, I think he definitely could catch Mizzou napping!
 
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walkenvol said:
So the Oklahoma juggernaut that managed 16 points against Houston is going to be the big test we’re waiting on? Maybe your right, but Oklahoma isn’t looking nearly as good as preseason expectations IMO.
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They're a SLIGHTLY better version of NC st
 
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#42
#42
chuck0303 said:
I still say we put 30+ on OK and win by at least 30. I just don't think they're that good. I don't think Hype will take his foot off the gas.
And really pleased to see our Defense stand up and not much difference with 2nd & 3rd stringers; finally the depth we've missed for years.
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Watched Sooners against Houston. TN will smoke them. We've already beaten a better defense. Our Dline will consistently pancake their oline.
 
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#43
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VFL-82-JP said:
Hey, just some notes as we look back over yesterday's battlefield:

Just over half of the SEC teams remain undefeated after two weeks. Surprisingly, Vandy is among them. Heh. Go, little brother, run and skip in the sunshine while you can. We'll see you in late November. Mizzou, Texas, Bama and LSU will see you even sooner.

A peek at the box score:
-- Nico 16/23 for 211, 2 TDs, 2 INTs--for those seeking a "freshman muddle," this is probably it. Heh.
-- Nico was also our #2 rusher, 8 carries, 65 yards, avg 8.1 and a TD, long of 31
-- Sampson was top ground pounder, with 20 rushes for 132 yards, avg 6.6, 2 TDs, long of 34 yards
-- Slot man Squirrel White (2 for 67) and TE Miles Kitselman (3 for 39, 1 TD) led our air attack, which was mostly underneath
-- 3 sacks, spread around 3 fellas, and thirteen tackles for loss
-- Our defense held Grayson McCall to 15 of 22 for 104 yards, no TD, and 1 INT. Likewise, held RB Hollywood Smothers to 25 yards of running production, and Kevin Concepcion to 5 receptions for 53 yards.
-- The INT, by Will Brooks, a pick-six for 85 yards
-- Squirrel had 3 punt returns for 58 yards, longest was 31 (I think he ran about 150 yards on returns, heh, mostly cross-field)
-- Max Gilbert was 3 of 4 on FG attempts, missing on a 53-yarder but hitting all the rest
-- Jackson Ross only needed to punt once. It went 43 yards.

Elsewhere:

South Carolina sits alone at the head of the SEC standings this morning, 1-0, thanks to being the winner of the season's very first conference match-up. Poor ol' Kentucky, that could've been them.

The Chattanooga Mocs took their loss to us harder than they should've. Favored in the pre-season to win their conference, they're already 0-2 (both losses were to FBS programs). But their conference play starts next week vs Mercer. Go Mocs, bounce back, win your league and maybe the FCS!

And what's next:

It keeps getting worse for Kentucky: UGa comes to town Saturday. Heh.

Bama plays Wisconsin next week. Normally I'd say this would be a cake walk for the Tide. But after Alex Golesh and USF stood toe to toe with them for three quarters yesterday, maybe the dairy farmers have a shot....

As already mentioned, USCe is riding high at the moment. LSU is getting ready to ruin their mood next Saturday.

2-0 Boston College are feeling their oats. Do you think they have it in them to upset #9 Mizzou next weekend? Would be funny, though the B10 acolytes would take it as a clear sign that B10 > SEC.

A&M and the Gators face off this Saturday, too. It will be like watching two nearly-dead, emaciated bears fighting over a scrap of food.

We're 2-0 with a 120-13 score advantage, and looking forward to both Kent State and Oklahoma!

Go Vols!
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FranklinVFL said:
Josh needs to take Golesh out to lunch one day. USF has given Alabama fits both last year and this year. I’d want to pick his brain on USF’s defensive philosophy.
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USF's defensive philosophy was, in a word: Blitz.

Alabama's line struggled to contain the pressure, and Milroe struggled to find an open receiver when under pressure.
 
#47
#47
Fun Saturday.

Kentucky looked as bad as any division 1 team I’ve ever seen. They may struggle to win a single conference game. Our D is going to eat them alive.

Arkansas is much improved but just made too many mistakes. If they clean up their play they will be a tough out at home.

Houston is 0-2 but played Oklahoma tough. It’s going to be a war but I like our chances in 2 weeks.
 
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