The Official #11/#9 Tennessee @ Florida Game Thread, 7:00 PM ET, ESPN

[Checker_the_Shire]

Milton didn't lose them that game. He's a solid QB who if you get him moving he's going to struggle like most QBs at this level. He had some very nice throws tonight. Both TD throws were darts. The throw to Thornton was likely his best of the year. He missed squirrel bully a foot. His worst throws were the two balls he ran into the ground. The last one against McCoy he had to move his feet. I actually think Joe played his best game tonight that's hes played this year.

“A solid QB”?? At one point Fowler said, and I quote, “Our stats department just came up with an interesting stat. At both Michigan and [Tennessee], Milton has NEVER thrown a touchdown while on the run. They’ve all been with his feet planted.” I’m sorry, but if you think that’s “solid QB play”, then I have to agree to disagree my friend.

 

[MeanOrange]

Out of the top 25 for sure......this team and the coaching staff got exposed tonight. This was Butch Jones level game mismanagement.

I was thinking more like Pruitt & JG.

 

[TXbenVol]

There is always next year.

 

[indyjoe]

This

Heupel needs to get a 15 yard penalty and rip the officials.

X 10

 

[AustinVol]

Watch the replay QB didn't put his knee down.

I didn’t think he did either. Play was still live.

 

[SlipKidVol]

Fwiw I think that Huepel needs to let Milton be more involved in a vertical passing game earlier and more often. Can't develop much rhythm with the receivers when the long pass is called once every three series.

No. Run the damn ball. Should have ran it after missed FG.

 

[SayUWantAreVOLution]

I completely disagree. It will work out and has worked out. When you have the right guy running it. Milton’s not the right guy. If the play calling didn’t tonight wasn’t enough evidence that this staff doesn’t have faith in Milton, I don’t know what is.

Even if they don't have faith in Milton, the play calling just won't work in the SEC. You can't run that vanilla of an offense and be successful in this league.

So, if Milton can't run Heupel's usual offense, what we've seen is his second choice for an offense? That's not encouraging.

 

[THEONLYTENISEE]

Milton's problem lies between his ears and that can't be fixed.

100%

 

[hardyemt_p]

I missed last play. What happened?

Hueple called a TO with a few seconds left. The game was decided. Fight with players insude

 

[TennVols12]

It's year 3. Why do they have neither?

Idk. That’s the problem, not the scheme.

 

[Powder and shot]

Joe was talking about pee wee ball

 

[HiltonHeadVol]

Guys, clearly this staff doesn't believe JM can successfully throw it intermed or deep middle and thus switched to sideline stuff all game long and in the AP game too. So my question is this......why didnt Huep stand up and say "this team is a far ways off". Prepare us for this crap if you already knew it was a FRAUDULENT team. Heup should have managed the narrative better. Playcalling never gave us a chance. Running the clock before half down that far? A give up move among many other questionable strategies.

 

[SaipanVol]

I actually agree on Milton. I just don't believe Heupel is going to throw Nico to the wolves until he feels he is ready.

What about Gaston Moore?

 

[Checker_the_Shire]

Even if they don't have faith in Milton, the play calling just won't work in the SEC. You can't run that vanilla of an offense and be successful in this league.

So, if Milton can't run Heupel's usual offense, what we've seen is his second choice for an offense? That's not encouraging.

Which is why Heupel needs to sit down with his staff and make a tough decision. Ride it out with Milton, or see what Nico’s got.

 

[THEONLYTENISEE]

No. Run the damn ball. Should have ran it after missed FG.

Have to agree.

 

[LieutenantNeyland]

I watched pure garbage.

And hot garbage at that

 

[Powder and shot]

Quitters never win and neither will vols

 

[Dergibvol]

Yall be thankful Mertz got hurt or it would've been 42-16

Mertz isn't good. He easily throws a int or 2 if they throw it second half.

 

[OrangeWave2]

Tim Banks is a garbage hire from the Butch Jones tree.

 

[Other_Guy]

Idk. That’s the problem, not the scheme.

I know but that's still a Heupel problem.

 

[AlphaVOL]

Quit blaming the damn refs. They didn't miss all those tackles, we clearly made undisciplined penalties that killed us. I promise you, the refs weren't the issue. We are soft!!

I agree with most of that but the refs sure made it easier for them.

 

[Russdaddy2027]

Are we still in running for the champions of life trophy?

 

[charleyhorse]

Milton's problem lies between his ears and that can't be fixed.

Here here, careful you’re starting the obvious.

 

[Vol in Buckeye Land]

The 85 Chicago Bears could suit up in Vol unis and Florida would beat them at home by double digits

You couldn’t be more wrong. It’s the other way around. Suit up Maryville College in Florida unis in the Swamp and they’d beat UTs ass.

 

[hardyemt_p]

Yall be thankful Mertz got hurt or it would've been 42-16