The Official #15 Tennessee vs. Chattanooga Game Thread, 12:45 PM ET, SEC Network

[OrangeTsar]

not much to complain about

This is Volnation….give it a few minutes

 

[Vol737]

You do understand this is good for our players. They have a deal with Bru and will sponsor future players because they are getting the publicity.

If you can’t tell who made catch or tackle get a player roster or learn their numbers.

Yeah, I get it. I also get giving the air time and then get back to calling the game. Thanks for the advice, though.

 

[VolRage]

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Right. Soft tissue but the coaches did the right thing and kept him out of this one. I think folks were asking if he had a serious injury and that answer is no.

 

[YankeeVol]

 

[LittleVol]

Our 4* DE Jordan Ross that we beat out Bama, UGA and Auburn for making the punt block, scoop and score! Nice! Very athletic play.

5 ️

 

[OrangeTsar]

717 yds total offense

 

[Butch s]

Love 69

Chinese restauranteur and his wife were getting at it, and he said. Honey I want 69. She said “ why you want sesame chicken now “

 

[OrangeTsar]

Vols by fiddy
I mean sixdy

 

[tn4elvis]

5 ️

He moves like a db not a Dl.

 

[VolRage]

Not just talent based decision. Moore knows the schemes and the playbook backwards and forward. If something happens to Nico, we need someone who can step in Midgard with no adjustments

Right, Moore is a game manager. He knows the offense. He’s been with Heup since the UCF days but he has no upside besides what we’ve already seen. The Freshman, Merk, just showed anyone watching that he has a much higher ceiling and far more talent. I’m not much into game managers. If Nico went down and Moore came in to play the remainder of the season, we’d be lucky to go 6-6. With Merk, I’d feel like we had a chance in most games. To each their own but I’d rather ride or die with Merk.

 

[The Vin Man]

Sorry if already covered but did James Pierce and Arion Carter play today? I don’t recall hearing their names on tv.

 

[AllVols]

GBO, what I'm hoping to see, is a well-oiled ready to play Tennessee team. That'll put this game out of hand by a second quarter, and a lot of time for the backups. No injuries.

I do believe I got what I wanted.

 

[tn4elvis]

Best thing about today, I believe I didn’t see anyone with an injury !!!!!

I was extremely happy both teams seemed to get out relatively injury free

 

[OrangeTsar]

Right, Moore is a game manager. He knows the offense. He’s been with Heup since the UCF days but he has no upside besides what we’ve already seen. The Freshman, Merk, just showed anyone watching that he has a much higher ceiling and far more talent. I’m not much into game managers. If Nico went down and Moore came in to play the remainder of the season, we’d be lucky to go 6-6. With Merk, I’d feel like we had a chance in most games. To each their own but I’d rather ride or die with Merk.

I have no problem with getting Merk up to speed as quickly as possible. But at this early stage of season, Moore has to be QB2. There is a reason Heup set Nico last year. It takes time to get the mental part of the game down. We are seeing the wisdom of that move now. Nico comes in as a mature and smart QB to match his physical gifts

 

[Vol737]

5 ️

Ah, I had forgotten he got bumped up. I had just gone back to the 2024 Rivals class rankings. Of course they still had him at a 4 ️. That was certainly a 5️ play he pulled off today.

 

[Vol8188]

Yeah your posts are tired and boring.

Says the guy who has no understanding of football

 

[Woodlawn VOL]

We came out and took care of business! Good solid performance on both sides. Gonna be a fun exciting season! GBO

 

[OrangeTsar]

I was extremely happy both teams seemed to get out relatively injury free

Agree. But speaking of injuries; I wish we could deliver a beatdown like this to dirty scum Akron. But of course, that would only give them another chance to cripple our players

 

[Bloodrunsorange27]

Sorry if already covered but did James Pierce and Arion Carter play today? I don’t recall hearing their names on tv.

They both played but didn’t do much. Felt like Carter overran a few plays but solid overall. Pierce was pretty quiet

 

[OrangeTsar]

I was extremely happy both teams seemed to get out relatively injury free

Agree. But speaking of injuries; I wish we could deliver a beatdown like this to dirty scum Akron. But of course, that would only give them another chance to cripple our players

 

[VolRage]

I have no problem with getting Merk up to speed as quickly as possible. But at this early stage of season, Moore has to be QB2. There is a reason Heup set Nico last year. It takes time to get the mental part of the game down. We are seeing the wisdom of that move now. Nico comes in as a mature and smart QB to match his physical gifts

I understand that but let’s all pray that Nico stays healthy. If he went down and Moore had to start, it would be like watching the Guarantano days again. Moore doesn’t exactly exude confidence and capability. Plenty of freshmen have started in the SEC and had NFL success. Merk has an abundance of upside over Moore.

 

[IndianaVol]

Anyone else catch post game with Nico...we got us a QB for sure.
Guy knew exactly what went wrong when it went wrong and is chomping to get it right.

 

[Pride85]

This is Volnation….give it a few minutes

Actually a lot of poor BVS sufferers have found plenty of pointless items to complain about. It simply amazes me. I have been a fan since the mid 70s, member of the Pride of the Southland until 87 until I graduated and non-stop (for the most part) since. Why do some "fans" find it impossible to enjoy anything. Even a game with 717 yards of offense isn't enough.

 

[OrangeTsar]

Says the guy who has no understanding of football

 

[Pride85]

Right, Moore is a game manager. He knows the offense. He’s been with Heup since the UCF days but he has no upside besides what we’ve already seen. The Freshman, Merk, just showed anyone watching that he has a much higher ceiling and far more talent. I’m not much into game managers. If Nico went down and Moore came in to play the remainder of the season, we’d be lucky to go 6-6. With Merk, I’d feel like we had a chance in most games. To each their own but I’d rather ride or die with Merk.

You absolutely won't give it a rest will you? You have no earthly idea what the coaches know, but you are an expert. If they feel Merk is a better backup, they will do so. I trust their judgment far more than a fan that refuses to enjoy a very entertaining game. Continue to live this sad fanship. I truly feel sorry for the lack of joy. We won an the SEC and an amazing Sugar Bowl with a game manager QB replacing an all everything superstar QB. If I remember, we had a pretty good 3rd stringer on the bench then as well.