The Official #17/15 Tennessee vs. #11 Alabama Thread, 3:30 PM ET, CBS

[C-south]

Bama has adjusted and we have not.

We adjusted alright. We tried to sit on a first half lead and let abysmal play calling sink us. If they’re scared to let Milton play qb then play somebody else.

 

[saxvol]

3rd down. Burton over the middle

It works every time its tried

 

[utVolFanInVA]

TN had 37 total offensive yards in the 3rd quarter while BAMA had 176 total offensive yards. Melt down has begun!

 

[Dergibvol]

The fair catch really hurt as did going for it on 4th on his own side. Giving bama short fields isn't going to help

 

[Orange defense]

Get off or the field here!

 

[AllVols]

Bama adjusted. We keep running into 7 man fronts right up the middle.

They are not scared of Joe being able to throw over top, or complete a meaningful pass.

 

[Matt2496]

They executed just fine in the first half

So? If we don’t win, none of that matters, unless you like moral victories.

 

[Voljayton]

The play calling has been awful in the 2nd half. I really wish Heupel would chew the damn refs out. Get on the field, take a penalty and let them know that EVERYONE can see they've been bought.

 

[oz615]

It’s hurts so much just to watch a game be given away like this and you can’t do anything about it

That how I feel about the direction of the country... Oops this was meant for the politics forum. But its the same thing though.

 

[vavolfan6]

Defense just needs to settle down and get their confidence back. Bama's offense is feeling confident

 

[volsincebirth]

I really think the refs should have consequences for bad calls. I'm not saying punish them or them lose their job. I'm just saying they would should have to explain bad calls

 

[Zues1]

This year we have shown a strong tendency to have a terrible quarter in certain games. The 2nd Qtr against Florida was awful. I believe the 3rd Qtr against Austin Peay. Now the 3rd Qtr against Bama. We really have to stop this.

Yep. Almost every game that go flat..

 

[BanditVol]

Bama adjusted. Saban is out coaching Heup

Lets see how this 4th quarter goes

 

[Cartervol]

They are not scared of Joe being able to throw over top, or complete a meaningful pass.

Nope

 

[Tenacjim]

3rd quarter was our worst of the season all around. The 1st quarter was our best of the season all around. Let’s see what the 4th offers and find out what type of team we have here. I’m fired up!!!!

2nd quarter at Florida might say “hold my beer”.

 

[Orange931]

Bama has 1 penalty lol. Good times

 

[PC Jr.]

For some reason, they can’t adapt to what the defense is giving them. I’ve talked about Milton’s seeming struggles with recognition, but maybe he doesn’t have many options to check to. I don’t know. The same formation and play call on 4th down is amazing. No surprise they didn’t convert.

 

[volbound1700]

SEC office has been in Bama since the 40s, even when they sucked.

I would say Florida tends to get the best calls. I don't think a team is favored, I just think Tennessee keeps getting screwed and I am not sure why.

I do think Alabama has gotten away with recruiting violations since 1940s. Georgia Tech left over it and Fulmer turned them in to NCAA in 1990s. I think Saban cheated a lot from 2007-2012 with recruiting.

 

[ButchPlz]

Bama with 1 penalty and thats not possible

Sure it is, if the league offices are a few miles from the Bama campus.

 

[Backwards K]

Once again, out special teams make a bone headed play that turns around a game. Ekkler needs to do a whole lot less running around waving a towel and prepare his team. Should be an easy play coming out for a kick off: we are fair catching any deep kick and taking at the 25.

 

[GiveHim6InSC]

And it hurts listening to Gary.

VOL NETWORK. At least it’s some Tennessee people and much more educated analysis

 

[SonOfGodVolforlife]

LOL..this is nonsense. Defense simply wasn't ready coming out the half and coupled with Special Teams put the offense in tough position.

Don’t feed the clowns.

 

[tlester3672]

Oh yeah the refs cheated on the the 60 yd bomb.

Well if you count not calling bama for attempted decapitation holding, then yes, they cheated us.

 

[wmcovol]

Would’ve could’ve should’ve

A get game of what if

 

[jaxvol]

Our offensive play calling is horrific. The OC is sucking wind. He has called a bad second half

Go back to first drive script