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

[NighthawkVol]

Assume Andrej Karic is injured and not playing today? Sorry if it’s already been addressed.

 

[ButchPlz]

Score here and the game's over.

 

[whodeycin85]

Thorton going down didn’t help alleviate the situation either

Thornton playing slot all season instead of outside was an epic F-Up by Hypel

 

[UTblood4life]

CJH was heavy on the pen and paper on the sideline. Hopefully,that means he’s making the appropriate adjustments for plays that work best for Nico.

U know huepel is calling the plays

 

[JoeMiltonsAgent]

2tavkles are out for Tennessee. Quit complaining. We have more yards at half than Michigan had for the whole game

I'll stick with posting whatever I feel like. Deal with it or hit ignore. Your choice.

There's been plenty of good and some bad in this game. The O line is the primary bad I am seeing.

 

[Allvols98]

Protect the QB, our lead, pound that rock.

 

[JohnWardForever]

Nico 7-13 passing, but I think 3 drops.

I see Keyton did his usual butterfingers .... Easy as pie ball, then made a super tough catch.. LOL. Good news; Receivers are on the way!

 

[molsen81]

Tennessee has 14 1st downs this game. Michigan had 13 in the entire Big 10 Championship.

Tennessee has 220 yards of offense this game. Michigan had 213 in the entire Big 10 Championship.

Sooooooo, you don’t like Michigan………

 

[Redleg68]

Clausen did lose the 2001 Cotton Bowl vs KState. They graded 33%

I was at that game. Absolutely froze my butt off.

 

[volfan4evr]

I wish Halzel would have a quick play for Nico on third down. Screen, tight end, something to counter the blitz.

 

[Vols till I fall]

Anyone know that Joe Milton can throw a golf ball 100 yards?

 

[Rockytopvol86]

Yes sir. Yes sir indeed

So who is she

 

[volsfan125]

I'm listening to the Iowa radio broadcast on YouTube. Their announcer sounds like Dan "The Man" Levitan from Good Morning Vietnam with his monotone voice.

 

[Volnanza]

2tavkles are out for Tennessee. Quit complaining. We have more yards at half than Michigan had for the whole game

Yards are great but only points matter. I think we do better in the second half. We are running much better than I thought we would. Cam needs to show his muscle a bit more but that will come.

 

[Volfan2012]

Get a couple better OL's and I think were ready to roll next season. He hasn't had quite the protection he has needed today on to many downs.

 

[AthensVol2007]

Spraggins and Mincey are both out

Mincey has played today.

 

[Gunnar]

Although the line is not looking good, let’s not forget that this is a very good Iowa defense.

 

[Flipdaddy]

I actually think out running game would be more effective, because whether you wanna admit it nor not Joe is a bigger passing threat right now then Nico...

I’ll disagree because the Tennessee quarterback is running for his life today and Milton would not be getting away from the pass rush as much as Nico is. Nico has extended plays with his legs. Nico has been just as accurate today as Joe would’ve been in my opinion. We’re getting our asses whipped up front pass blocking.

 

[Volanta]

Keyton caught an amazing pass before the half but dude stays dropping passes.

 

[BreatheUT]

Spraggins and Mincey are both out

Isn't Mincy #54? I thought I saw him. Guess not.

 

[robbymoore94]

my takeaway so far is that quality depth is needed in the O-line to stay competitive next year. I know a few people are out, but that highlights the importance for quality depth. The more time Nico has, the better off he will be.

 

[JohnWardForever]

In all fairness, the ones in there simply aren't as good. It is what it is.

Lane... As hard a He tries.

 

[DooleyOrangePants]

The inflated prices have kept me from attending games the last two years

Ticketmaster is single-handedly killing attendance. Encouraging $400 seats for this (and other) bowl games is part of why attendance at the bowls this year has been terrible.

 

[perico]

Assume Andrej Karic is injured and not playing today? Sorry if it’s already been addressed.

I think so, even though I did see him listed on at least one depth chart.

 

[wmcovol]

Give me a break… is he your cousin or something?
He’s mediocre. Middle of the road. Average Joe.

Hell, he ain’t playing today & y’all still on his ass. Let it go for heavens sake.