The Official #21 Tennessee vs. Vanderbilt Game Thread, 3:30 PM ET, SEC Network

[vols 30]

He's the best we've had in 15 years. He has 1-2 years left to prove what he's got.

I don't think he has anything to prove. It's never crossed my mind for a second that he isn't the right coach for the long haul

 

[Checker_the_Shire]

Good Lord, Auburn had their heart ripped out today.
Only thing that could have made it worse would be if they had been playing for the West title and a place in the SEC title game/CFB playoff.

I’m just convinced the Bama Boosters sold their souls to the devil. I’ve got no other explanation.

 

[allstar34bd]

Now let’s hope USCjr beats Clemson

 

[NATHAN05]

I thought I read he went through Senior activities? Maybe he already graduated? Or maybe I misread that. I figured since he followed JH here with no hope to ever play that he might be a grad asst or coach for us one day.

Ok if that's the case and he's done, I have no issue with him playing then. I thought he was a Jr. I'm sure he'll be asked post game, so it'll be interesting answer

 

[turbovol]

I'm not saying blitz but you don't give him 20 seconds to throw or leave a DB 1:1 in the end zone either.

Just terrible.

Rushing 3 is the dumbest coaching move in college football---by far. College DBs are simply not very good, and if you let any decent or
better QB stand in the pocket for 15 seconds, a pass will be completed. And Auburn rushed only two! Coaching stupidity of the highest order.
Auburn should have rushed a minimum of 4.

 

[ftsandersvol]

John Madden once said, "All a prevent defense does is prevent you from winning."

You don't blitz but you don't give the guy forever to throw either.

Just sickening.

 

[WestTennesseeVol]

8-4 is a good season. Not great, but decent. Didn’t quite meet my expectation of 9-3 but not a huge deal. I’m just glad we’re not struggling to get to 8+ wins anymore which is a definite sign of improvement.

It wasn’t that long ago that an 8-4 season would’ve been considered a big success

 

[Arrested Devolopment]

New tradition: play Three Times a Lady whenever we beat these guys:

 

[Checker_the_Shire]

Now let’s hope USCjr beats Clemson

Can’t stand Dabo, but despise Beamer even more. So gotta root for the Tigers.

 

[CoachClick]

Rushing 3 is the dumbest coaching move in college football---by far. College DBs are simply not very good, and if you let any decent or
better QB stand in the pocket for 15 seconds, a pass will be completed. And Auburn rushed only two! Coaching stupidity of the highest order.
Auburn should have rushed a minimum of 4.

They rushed 2 with a spy.

D coord may need to look for a job.

 

[KeyVol14]

Not sure what I think of Huepel after this season. Leaves alot to be desired. I want him to be the man but idk

Look at the injuries that took place throughout the year.

Bru - starting WR
Hadden - Best cover corner
Pili - Starting MLB
Cooper was out for all of fall camp and first 3 games
Arion Carter - Backup LB
Donte Thornton - WR
Tamarion Mcdonald

 

[BruisedOrange]

I wish Heupel approached this 4th quarter with the desire to absolutely crush their spirits . I want to see a long ball. I want to see it all. Crush them.

Well, the problem is... spirits don't stay crushed for 365 days.

 

[ftsandersvol]

I’m just convinced the Bama Boosters sold their souls to the devil. I’ve got no other explanation.

They did that years ago. They have Satan as their coach.

 

[Switch 625]

I’m just convinced the Bama Boosters sold their souls to the devil. I’ve got no other explanation.

I said the same thing. Too many things like that muffed punt and 4th and 31 TD to be dumb luck. It’s supernatural intervention.

 

[gray0306]

season in the sh!tter...move on

 

[ftsandersvol]

I said the same thing. Too many things like that muffed punt and 4th and 31 TD to be dumb luck. It’s supernatural intervention.

On the 10th anniversary of the kick six no less. Auburn fans are hating life right now.

 

[gray0306]

It wasn’t that long ago that an 8-4 season would’ve been considered a big success

no any more

 

[MAD]

He’s coasting and collecting a check, just like Rick Barnes!

 

[just bob]

My answer stands and looks like it was mostly proven correct Bob.

I expected a big game by Milton against Vandy and he delivered.

You never answered the question. Nothing he did this season gave you that impression. He played Vandy. That's it.

 

[ENGRVOL]

Gave his all

Thank goodness he came back for another year. This team owes him a lot.

 

[tnvols72]

Ever since Sampson kept Tn win streak alive at Ky , he has not seen the field that much since then. I hope I am wrong but I think its going to be tough for Heup to convince Sampson to hang around next year. No way is Small better than Sampson

 

[DuckInAPen]

He’s coasting and collecting a check, just like Rick Barnes!

We need Nate Oats roaming the sidelines of Neyland next fall.

 

[Redleg68]

#44 is extremely slow and Beasley is not being used to his strengths. The loss of Arion Carter hurts...I might add Terlander should be starting over Herring

definitely linebackers responsibility. Looks like someone would get the message.

 

[BruisedOrange]

Lets Gaston Moore throw into the endzone but Nico had to keep handing it off.

What would be the benefit of "actual game experience" for Nico if he didn't have Nico read the defense and do what he will be expected to do next season? When the opposing D is defending the pass, we run it.

Gaston Moore has helped this team daily. Him taking a shot at the end zone is like when the 13th man gets into a basketball game in the final 20 seconds and his teammates are urging him to jack one up from 3.

 

[Delmar]

I'm not saying blitz but you don't give him 20 seconds to throw or leave a DB 1:1 in the end zone either.

Just terrible.

One problem for Auburn on that TD was their #10 playing on the back line of the end zone. Two receivers crossed in front of him including Bond and he didn’t cover either guy. Just stood there. And the guy who was covering Bond never turned around. Haven’t we had that discussion about our DB’s and their technique?