The Official #21 Tennessee vs. #17 Iowa Citrus Bowl Game Thread, 1:00 PM ET, ABC

[TheVolsFrog]

Everyone else does it, why cry about us?

Like someone else posted. Ga beat the breaks off FSU and no one cried
Those announcers if they wanted to cry about something needed to cry about the darkness

 

[DaddyChad]

We have some limp wristed cowards on this board. Classless? It’s the number 5 defense in the country against a third string senior QB. Let the senior go out and have a chance to score in his last game as a Vol. You think you owe Iowa more by being “classy” or you owe the guy that’s been part of the program more? Some of you are such pusses looking for any chance to complain.

 

[Checker_the_Shire]

Got to say this. Sure makes you wonder how well this team would have done if Nico had played instead of JH's love affair with JM.

Get over it man. We went 8-4 and really only Florida was because Milton played terribly. Bama was coaching, UGA was UGA, and Mizzou was because the defense had no heart. And besides, you saw this oline play today. You really wanted 400 pounders from the SEC giving him those hits all season long? Just give it a rest. The torch has been passed and now it’s Nico time! Time to move on from the past and look forward to the future, which is very bright!

 

[BreatheUT]

This was a resounding victory.

 

[The Tall Gguy]

We scored more than any other team on Iowa

 

[Voljayton]

Pay toilets may be included in the next round of "upgrades" to Neyland.

I think they should add those clown things at carnivals where you shoot 'em in the mouth with a water gun until the balloon pops. Clown troughs.

 

[Frozevol]

The benefit of playing an anemic offense, and Nico making his 1st start so the Hawkeyes preparing for him didn’t have any game film which is a flaw when a player is talented and competent.

What I really liked was we did a few things differently - ie not throwing deep on every series, going under center in short yardage, that may have kept Iowa guessing. My post was slightly sarcastic but I also was surprised by our D. Is Iowa the worst offense of all time?

 

[imavolfan]

Sideline reporting was on point. She looks great in Orange.

 

[AllVols]

I have to say, I don't think this bodes well for Michigan against bama.

 

[Proud Army Wife]

lol I love Nico already

 

[Okie]

Broadcasting has become a lost art.

I didn't watch the game, so I don't know specifically about these guys, but it does often seem like they just walk up to a couple of guys at a urinal and say "hey, you wanna be on TV?"

I get that it isn't an easy job, nothing worth doing is, but they have had a month to prepare for the game.

 

[Volhoops]

When your up against the #5 defense it's up to them to stop this offense. Play until the clock runs out.

 

[mpfvol]

Great Game Vols Happy New Years to all yall

 

[marcusluvsvols]

Hopefully by now a bunch of posters from the 1st quarter feel pretty stupid

You know it wont change a thing though. NegaVols gonna Nega.

They will be calling Nico a bum...Coach Hype a joke..Banks clueless etc at the 1st sign of adversity next season. They are miserable, micropenis losers and want everyone else to be hopeless like them.

 

[theroyz71]

He had all game to practice Nico's name.

 

[DooleyOrangePants]

Chancellor Plowman or Heup needs to step in and get Nico’s niece.

 

[Voltopia]

Would Iowa quit if they had the ball?

I mean, they kind of did?

 

[RAVOL]

Outstanding W for Big Orange. Nico and Pearce were fantastic. West was really good getting snaps because Baron leaving. OL without 3 starters played well giving running backs room to run. After watching Brazzel film he will have a great year next year. Go Vols. In CHRIST Alone

 

[ENGRVOL]

Really cute niece. Really adorable. Obviously she is sad Heupel didn’t run it up on that last drive

 

[Illinoisvolfan2]

Nico was good but I think Pearce should be MVP

 

[volfan411]

Got to say this. Sure makes you wonder how well this team would have done if Nico had played instead of JH's love affair with JM.

Nico had 150 yards passing and 26 yards rushing. You weren’t beating anybody we lost to with those numbers. Get over it we were always a 8-10 win team this year.

 

[Vol8188]

Umarov may be the missing link science has been searching for

 

[Bryan1]

Nico's niece not happy.

 

[Volhoops]

Milton dumped a Gatorade cooler full of Cheez Its on Heup lol

Iowa QB is eating the cheez its in their cooler.

 

[djohnnyg]

Great win. Big 10 really big losers this bowl season...I guess Michigan can change that.