The Official #18 Tennessee vs. #1 Georgia Game Thread, 3:30 PM ET, CBS

[BigOrangeD]

Pad your stats now Joe because you can’t do it in a real competitive game.

He can throw the check down.

 

[UTK]

They will go home disappointed

Josh with a big middle finger to Nico and the fans. Nice to see isn’t it. Pruitt levels of bad

 

[HighRockvol]

If heupel doesn’t care why should we donate to nil at all

 

[84Volfan]

Has to be to keep his redshirt. Only explanation. Must’ve promised his family or something.

Was already stated he was not going to be red shirted regardless.

 

[Chitlin&theDude]

Everyone knew coming in to the season we lost a lot of talent from last year's team and this season was likely going to be a step back. I know it sucks right now, but this really isn't all that unexpected. UGA is still a powerhouse no matter how much we wish they weren't.

A step back is one thing. Blow outs to all three rivals and Mizzu is another

 

[OptimisticFan]

I have defended Heupel in the past. The play calling is not the problem - most of the time. Heupel not benching Joe is a major strike 1 for me.

 

[KeyVol14]

Team has quit....if your a good coach that shouldn't happen. Tell me one game this year where this staff came out of the half and made quality adjustments....I'll wait.

 

[AllVol68]

I’d rather lose with Nico.

 

[orange_glory]

Oh so we should just fill Neyland with water and make it an aquarium. Oh ok Vol fans we should just accept being terrible.

Vandy played better with less talent. Maybe it's coaching

 

[Voltopia]

After 6 years it's clear he isn't an elite QB

It was clear after his second year at Michigan. Hell, it was really clear after his first year here at Tennessee.

 

[Bollweevil]

Is the freshmen qb really to fragile to get a chance ?

 

[SAPPER 5]

So, how’s everyone’s evening? I’m currently smoking a Nun and enjoying some Elijah Craig.

Heaven Hill Bottled-In-Bond...surprisingly great.

 

[posivol]

Brock Bowers thinning hair at 20 years old wonder what causing that

meth

 

[Just a VolinTears]

You paid Nico $8 million....SO PLAY HIM

 

[KeyVol14]

Everyone knew coming in to the season we lost a lot of talent from last year's team and this season was likely going to be a step back. I know it sucks right now, but this really isn't all that unexpected. UGA is still a powerhouse no matter how much we wish they weren't.

We don't even look competitive or that we want to be there. It's BS

 

[sonofUT62]

Pruitt went 3-7 in his 3rd season

He played 10 SEC teams. Wonder if that had anything to do with it? And yes I’m well aware he lost to a Sun Belt team the year before.

 

[advancedrescue27]

Heipel chose Milton over Hooker. Let that sink in.

He won't play the better QB unless he absolutely has to.

Yeah he’s too caught up with what Joe “can” be, instead of coming to terms with the fact that it’s not going to happen. Hopefully Joe gets a chance in the NFL under a coach that can properly teach/correct his flaws

 

[igotworms]

Peyton Manning for coach.

Stupid take

 

[theroyz71]

Tennessee should volunteer to guve their bowl game to JMU

JMU lost to App State today

 

[BleedOrange81]

Only Coach that shows any emotion is eckler that’s it…

 

[Vol737]

nico wasnt gonna win today

That’s not the point. Get the guy live action with the first team. It’s desperately needed before next season. This is a good spot to get him at least some experience, especially against a team like GA.

 

[CAVPUT]

Vandy played better with less talent. Maybe it's coaching

Maybe UGA wasn't as motivated?

 

[Franklin_Vol09]

I have defended Heupel in the past. The play calling is not the problem - most of the time. Heupel not benching Joe is a major strike 1 for me.

Strike 2 honestly. He tried to start Milton over Hooker before.

 

[Vol4Life2289]

nico wasnt gonna win today

It’s not about winning today. It’s about next week and next year. Joe will be gone in 2 months. He can. It help us anymore. Time to get Nico ready.

 

[Switch 625]

Is the freshmen qb really to fragile to get a chance ?

That’s the company line.