The Official #17 Tennessee vs. UConn Game Thread, 12:00 PM ET, SEC Network

[OC VOL FAN]

Huepel needs to learn how to more effectively use his timeouts, imo. He yet again carries 1 into the half. Easily could have saved some more time for at least a fg attempt at the end

 

[TheVolsFrog]

NIL’ico time

I'd like to see the offense with Joe for another series after the half.
After the half has been our nemesis. If we can go put points on the board after the half then give Nico the ball

 

[UTK]

I’d say Joe gets one more series than Nico. But really should just be all Nico.

 

[Bryan1]

Heupel always looks like a sophomore on the verge of growing his first goatee.

Looked like the one at the back of the endzone did.

 

[volfan102455]

My guess is CJH gives Joe a series or two to start the 2nd half ... and then it's NICO TIME !!!

I'm thinking the first series will be key. Stop them, then it is time for the younger players.

 

[ibvolman]

400+ yards in the first half. Hopefully get a quick stop and a score to start second half, then get the young guys some game reps.

 

[temptn]

400 yards first half!!

 

[Sea Ray]

Milton 253 yards on 14 attempts. That don't suck...

 

[BigALWiLson]

That final pass. Did thr wr fall down in endzone?

Was grabbed imo. But yea

 

[whodeycin85]

Looked like the one at the back of the endzone did.

@BigALWiLson
Looked like the pass landed right next ti where he fell..lol

 

[perico]

Probably should've played against UVA and Austin Peay. Just saying.

Are you trolling? This is Joe’s team, for better or worse. Cheer for the guy for how well he’s playing instead of worrying about Nico. His time will come.

 

[BenGrimm]

Kinda glad we didn’t score before the half. I’d hate to see another OL get hurt on the PAT.

 

[Clad in Big Orange]

This has been going on since he’s been here. Happened a lot last year too.

Not sure why this is a mystery to anyone or the announcer. And it doesn’t prevent the other team from running their system. It’s just an extra breather for the defense.

 

[LCVols]

Liked the timeout with 12 seconds, coach didn't like the pregame from UCONN

 

[Flipdaddy]

After this game with what seems to be shaking out, Tennessee should be ranked about 12th or 13th

 

[YankeeVol]

I think we should see Nico most of the second half

 

[Volsfannn]

Are you trolling? This is Joe’s team, for better or worse. Cheer for the guy for how well he’s playing instead of worrying about Nico. His time will come.

No I'm not trolling. Nico has the biggest nil deal on the team. He should be ready to play. I always pull for the vols and the team. Not hating on Milton but he has been questionable at times this season. It makes sense to wonder why he was playing injured when you have a guy making up to 8 million dollars in 3 years riding the pine

 

[BigALWiLson]

I think we should see Nico most of the second half

Thinking maybe 2nd or 3rd series if we stop them and score

 

[GreyWolf1129]

Huepel needs to learn how to more effectively use his timeouts, imo. He yet again carries 1 into the half. Easily could have saved some more time for at least a fg attempt at the end

Didn't need a FG. Keep one in your pocket, just in case. I'm totally good with 1st half strategery.

Go Vols.

 

[firestorm]

As expected this huge mismatch is a dumpster fire after 1 half.

 

[teeball]

Ohio State is LOSING to Rutgers at halftime yet the CFP committee ranks OS #1 despite Georgia being undefeated for the third straight year and ranked #1 in both the AP and coaches poll. What BS !!!

P.S. It's not that I'm a GA fan ... I'M NOT ... I just hate seeing the SEC disrespected despite winning virtually all the NC games over the past TWO DECADES !!!

 

[The Tall Gguy]

Has anyone noticed that we have a lot of linemen get injuries after quick scores?

 

[Vol8188]

That final pass. Did thr wr fall down in endzone?

Yeah he planted to jump and slipped. If not, I think he had a shot at it

 

[BigALWiLson]

No I'm not trolling. Nico has the biggest nil deal on the team. He should be ready to play. I always pull for the vols and the team. Not hating on Milton but he has been questionable at times this season. It makes sense to wonder why he was playing injured when you have a guy making up to 8 million dollars in 3 years riding the pine

Because the young freshman isn't ready for big boy football. It is not that damn hard to grasp. He should be at a better place now to play vs in the swamp. But even at this point I doubt he is ready to get a road victory with a patchwork OL inaplace like the swamp

 

[GoVols64]

Nico has a couple games before his redshirt expires. Id like the offense to get a couple more possessions with JM3 then get a quarter and a half of football with a few of the QBs. Nico may be the future 1 but the guys behind need game experience and have earned some throws.