The Official #21 Tennessee vs. Missouri Game Thread, 12:00 PM ET, SEC Network

[VFL-82-JP]

I would add in their LB #22 I believe. He made some good plays for them.

Oh yeah! Hmm, maybe #32? Maybe #22. Can't remember, either. But I know who you're talking about, and you're right.

 

[FïreBall]

Oh yeah! Hmm, maybe #32? Maybe #22. Can't remember, either. But I know who you're talking about, and you're right.

Crazy thing is I believe he wasn't 100%.. He seemed out of breath and had the shoulder issue after the JG run. He played a heck of a game. If I remember correctly he was the guy that collided with JJ last year when JJ was trying to score.

 

[volsrock09]

I would add in their LB #22 I believe. He made some good plays for them.

32. Bolton is a beast. Hes the one that met JJ in the hole last year to a stalemate. Hes only a Sophomore too.

 

[peerless98]

Please do, I haven't hidden from being critical of JG....but I have given him credit today he played well..but im sorry im not gonna hang off his junk like his cult for a win over a team that will battle for being the worst in the league....as for CJP 3 years straight we have not been ready on opening day..and pick 6 and lucky fumble won last week...this was better....bottom line is you get your 2nds game reps when you can....practice speed is worlds different from game speed even if handing the ball off...idc who it would have been..but someone other then JG should have been handing the ball off at the end
..you risk JG in that situation and he is QB 1. Its a dumb risk

Name one starting QB ever that has been injured by handing the ball off to milk the clock. Bringing in a backup at that point would have been a slap in the face to any backup. It's the equivalent of finally getting on the court with 1.2 seconds left just for an inbounds play with a 12 point lead. Your hate for JG and thinking you know more than the coaches is really shining through.

 

[tn4elvis]

32. Bolton is a beast. Hes the one that met JJ in the hole last year to a stalemate. Hes only a Sophomore too.

Hes a great looking young player who will play on Sunday's

 

[PulaskiVolFan]

If he were truly wanting to develop a future qb he can go about it many different ways without showing his hand. He can always use the smoke in mirrors approach. If I’m Pruitt and that’s my train of thought then maybe in that situation I put in my #4 for a 2 min drill. Then Kirby thinks #4 is #2? The next opportunity I have I use #3.

Idk but what I do know is the only way to guarantee a lack of future success is to do nothing NOW.

Lol, everybody look. This guy says that Coach Pruitt is guaranteeing us a lack of future success because he simply won't give the backup QBs any work. I personally think this is the dumbest debate we've ever seen on this webpage, we literally have 2 or 3 couch coaches crying this claim that while in the midst of the 2nd longest winning streak we've had since '98 our coach is pretty much screwing us over for the next 2 or 3 seasons because he refuses to give the backup QB 2 minutes of mop up time this year. If anyone else believes this horse hockey please block or ignore me as I don't want to debate anyone putting out such a ridiculous notion.

 

[whodeycin85]

Name one starting QB ever that has been injured by handing the ball off to milk the clock. Bringing in a backup at that point would have been a slap in the face to any backup. It's the equivalent of finally getting on the court with 1.2 seconds left just for an inbounds play with a 12 point lead. Your hate for JG and thinking you know more than the coaches is really shining through.

these are QB that shouldnt have been in during blowouts, just last season alone...
Kelly bryant of Missouri leading 35-7 was injured for the season last year...yes it was the end of the 1st half but the idea is the same..what about TUA with alabama....so it happens.......its not a slap in the face....real time experience is invaluable....it sad your to worried about my "hate" of JG to think critically....as for knowing more then the coaches.....maybe. maybe not but being objective is alot easier when you don't have millions on the line for wins and losses

 

[peerless98]

So you question JG's ability to lead the team to wins, but you want to protect him for the future? Also, it you believe that milking the clock is "real time experience", you're clearly delusional. Those last few plays would not develop a backup anymore than practice reps. Finally, neither of your examples are even close to what happened yesterday. Those QB's were still running the offense; JG was handing the ball to a back. I'm still waiting for your examples....

 

[whodeycin85]

There was time to play backups and put a drive together...real-time running plays....without risk to starters giving experience.....not doing so can hamper the team..all it takes this season is contact tracing to lose several starters..so whats the down side of doing so???? None...but the upside is your backup at whatever position has some real time reps....

Again I never back away from my JG criticism but the fact the his stats were ok but he played a good game backs up my opinion that his stats haven't showed how poorly he has played......and again these are 2 teams fighting for last place....the next 3 will reveal JG progress

Ummmm yes protect him because right now he hus playing the best ball in 5 years...we all know he is QB 1 as all reps and gametime have been poored into him...will he lead us to 7 or 8 wins. Doubt it...but 5 maybe 6 yes he can..and that we need..and we have unknowns behind him...my goodness simple concepts and thoughts are really difficult for you. Im so sorry

 

[1vol8]

Lol, everybody look. This guy says that Coach Pruitt is guaranteeing us a lack of future success because he simply won't give the backup QBs any work. I personally think this is the dumbest debate we've ever seen on this webpage, we literally have 2 or 3 couch coaches crying this claim that while in the midst of the 2nd longest winning streak we've had since '98 our coach is pretty much screwing us over for the next 2 or 3 seasons because he refuses to give the backup QB 2 minutes of mop up time this year. If anyone else believes this horse hockey please block or ignore me as I don't want to debate anyone putting out such a ridiculous notion.

Couch coach huh? . Ok.

Here’s Pruitts current situation:

He has 3 qbs under JG on the DC and very little experience. JG very possibly won’t be here next year. Only one of them got significant time last year. Shrout was on an incredibly short leash so he literally only has 27 pass attempts for his career. Yesterday was the first time in the JG era that we were far enough ahead to not need points on the last possession and who knows when or IF it’ll happen again but at some point we WILL need a backup. Maybe as soon as next week vs UGA where JG historically chits the bed. He finally had an opportunity to “allow” a backup live reps rather than force them. There’s no rule in “mop up” duty to use it handing the ball off. Nor is there a rule that said qb HAS to be next in line on the DC. I would’ve used it as a live 2 min drill for whoever it is and put something on tape for the film room. Maurer has already shown he’s capable so he’s not who I was concerned about. However Shrout could’ve used the time if he is indeed the back up as many of you believe. Bailey could’ve used the time as well.

The point is when you have a 5th year senior qb as your starter you use every opportunity you can get to get the others up to speed. Even if it’s only fractions at a time. Pruitt is a great coach and he has this program headed in the right direction but if he doesn’t learn to take advantage of opportunities along the way, especially at that position, there will be a set back. How big that set back is is up to him.

 

[1vol8]

Their 3* looked better than our 3* and our 4* was better than both of their 7 stars put together. Your boy got recruited over. You can moan and groan and bring up stars all you want but BM is on the same path that Brandon Stewart took in Knoxville, let us know when he's as successful as Stewart was somewhere else down the road.

Lmao..... you really should’ve kept that one to yourself. Their 3* was rated lower than Maurer. UGAs 4* was nearly a 5. That entire post was taking a shot at the services 30% accuracy rate. But YOU continue to show why.

 

[VFL-82-JP]

The point is when you have a 5th year senior qb as your starter you use every opportunity you can get to get the others up to speed.

But first you make sure your 5th year senior qb is up to speed.

I think, after this past weekend, CJP may be close to thinking he has that in hand. So...if we can beat the Dawgs...after that's well in hand...THEN I think we can start looking for playing time for the backups.

Go Vols!

 

[1vol8]

But first you make sure your 5th year senior qb is up to speed.

I think, after this past weekend, CJP may be close to thinking he has that in hand. So...if we can beat the Dawgs...after that's well in hand...THEN I think we can start looking for playing time for the backups.

Go Vols!

My point is if JG was only going to run out the clock then wouldn’t it have been more beneficial to run a 2 min drill with one of the others?

 

[FïreBall]

32. Bolton is a beast. Hes the one that met JJ in the hole last year to a stalemate. Hes only a Sophomore too.

Yes.. Bolton. Dude is a player!

 

[VFL-82-JP]

My point is if JG was only going to run out the clock then wouldn’t it have been more beneficial to run a 2 min drill with one of the others?

Oh yeah, not disagreeing with you there. But there wasn't a lot of time left for that.

At 7:44 in the 4th quarter, we went up decisively (3 score lead). We were comfortably in control prior to that, but it wasn't until then that the game was literally and completely out of touch for Mizzou.

So we kick off to the Tigers, and they proceed to go on a leisurely, unhurried drive all the way down to about 2:25 on the clock, when they ran out of downs.

Okay, so: 2:25 on the clock, we're at our own 33 yard line. Could we put a backup in and give him some experience handing off to our RBs? Sure. But we sure weren't going to let them throw the ball in those circumstances. We were absolutely not going to open things up again. And Mizzou had pretty much given up, so wasn't pressing. So how much experience would they really get? Hand the ball off, hand the ball off, get a first down, and go into victory formation.

So yes. You're right. We could've done that.

I'm just not sure it's worth worrying about, or arguing over. Minimal gain in training for the backups.

But sure, you're right. We could've given them a few reps.

 

[1vol8]

Oh yeah, not disagreeing with you there. But there wasn't a lot of time left for that.

At 7:44 in the 4th quarter, we went up decisively (3 score lead). We were comfortably in control prior to that, but it wasn't until then that the game was literally and completely out of touch for Mizzou.

So we kick off to the Tigers, and they proceed to go on a leisurely, unhurried drive all the way down to about 2:25 on the clock, when they ran out of downs.

Okay, so: 2:25 on the clock, we're at our own 33 yard line. Could we put a backup in and give him some experience handing off to our RBs? Sure. But we sure weren't going to let them throw the ball in those circumstances. We were absolutely not going to open things up again. And Mizzou had pretty much given up, so wasn't pressing. So how much experience would they really get? Hand the ball off, hand the ball off, get a first down, and go into victory formation.

So yes. You're right. We could've done that.

I'm just not sure it's worth worrying about, or arguing over. Minimal gain in training for the backups.

But sure, you're right. We could've given them a few reps.

Maybe it’s just me. I wouldn’t have the back up handing off. That accomplishes nothing. With the game in hand I would’ve ran a legit 2 min drill with a back up in an effort to put as much “teaching tape” as possible in the film room. If he were successful then the qb room could see why. If he wasn’t the same is true.

 

[Woodlawn VOL]

We are only 2 games into the season, last year Pruitt showed he isn't afraid to play the backup Qb's. But in the Missouri game I agree with leaving JG in, he found a rythm and played well and he needed that going into the Georgia game. He played a good solid complete game, and the unit as a whole needed that game of playing together especially since they had limited times during the fall when they were all out there at once. And hats off to JG he played well, if he can keep that consistency we can win the big games with him behind center. But I think you will see the other qb's get in there, but the main and bigger thing is that as a team we build on this and keep improving. We can have a special season if we take one game at a time approach. GBO!!!!

 

[Volhoops]

Please do, I haven't hidden from being critical of JG....but I have given him credit today he played well..but im sorry im not gonna hang off his junk like his cult for a win over a team that will battle for being the worst in the league....as for CJP 3 years straight we have not been ready on opening day..and pick 6 and lucky fumble won last week...this was better....bottom line is you get your 2nds game reps when you can....practice speed is worlds different from game speed even if handing the ball off...idc who it would have been..but someone other then JG should have been handing the ball off at the end
..you risk JG in that situation and he is QB 1. Its a dumb risk

Year 5 and JG is playing like a decent SEC QB. You people realize we are one positive test or one contact tracing from not having a starting QB. That is why it is very important to get a back up some meaningful playing time. Other wise if something did happen there will be nothing but whining on here about backups not being prepared. It's a different time now so you must be prepared.

 

[firestorm]

As I expected the Missouri Tigers showed more effort and played better vs the Tennessee Volunteers because of using the better QB that might give them the best chance to win, they mostly competed in the 1st half and continued to show effort because of a goalline stand in the 2nd half and scoring their only touchdown.

I’m extremely happy that Guarantano isn’t being contained to game manager because he did get to run for a TD for the 2nd consecutive game, he continues to play great because won’t be the reason why the Volunteers lose a game, the Volunteers had a great day for running the Football, and terrific defense performance because the Tigers got their only Touchdown in the 2nd half after the game became an embarrassment.

 

[firestorm]

Also the Volunteers are not flying under the radar for Jesse Palmer on College Football Final after the Volunteers great 35-12 win.


The UT Volunteers still need to perform on the field with winning the games which is why I won’t overreact to Palmer’s great compliments because the Volunteers still have 3 heavy lifting games Alabama, At Auburn, and At Georgia the same great team that made the great Auburn Tigers utter jabronis on the 1st October Saturday.
Florida will be challenging as usual except winnable, Arkansas will be challenging since the Razorbacks will be playing with confidence, etc.