The Official #8 Tennessee @ #25 LSU Game Thread, 12:00 PM ET, ESPN

[GoVols64]

What game are you watching? He dropped a pass 15 yards down field, wide open as can be. The end of the Florida game it’s 4th and 3. He runs a 2 yard out to give Florida the stop. Constant drops, never had any production. There’s a reason why he’s played linebacker, tight end, rb etc. we cannot figure out where he belongs on the field

You mean the one thrown well behind him? Have you played TE or WR? All your momentum going the opposite way. That was a poor throw that elite pass catchers struggle to make.

We are also talking about LSU game, not FL. He’s made some plays today.

We can agree to disagree I suppose. For today he’s done fine.

 

[Voltrapnbama]

What? LSU, while they are moving the ball are struggling to punch it in. It’s definitely not over, but if they scored 28 in the 2nd half I’d be shocked

We need 7 more to win the game imo

 

[17Vols]

We gotta get points coming out after the half now. I think that will determine how much stress we’re all gonna have to live with for the next few hours

 

[Voltrapnbama]

Ummm…against this LSU QB, I think we need points every single possession. This is gonna be a shootout.

It hasn’t been yet…

 

[Megatron88]

Can't has had some drops this season. There has to be someone with better hands to put in on passing downs. To me, he didn't have to jump like he did on that throw. He has to keep his momentum going forward. I know the throw was at his face/back shoulder, but that's one he has to do everything in his power to just make the catch. It's likely 7 on that drive of he catches it.

Where has Jacob Warren been ? Feels like forever since I’ve seen him play

 

[OrangeTsar]

For the people who are nervous (myself included), let me ask you one question….if I had told you before kickoff that we would be up 23 to seven at the half, would you have gladly taken it? I sure as heck would have

 

[titansvolsfaninga]

tell you how bad our secondary is AR has 46 yards in the 1st half and Fla has 3 1st downs

Are they going for it on 4th downs too?

 

[DaddyChad]

Against who? That's all you have to ask yourself.

We can absolutely lose if the offense goes cold. If Hooker is compromised we can lose this game. Teams can score fast vs this secondary. lsu has thrown up at least one that should’ve been intercepted. We’ve had several more that the safeties should’ve hit the wr as the ball did. One kid ducked his head and completely missed the wr. Pathetic.

 

[LieutenantNeyland]

Oklahoma gonna be salivating for Hype after today

I really enjoy their agony

 

[VolPack22]

Kelley just said we’re being out coached. I disagree, I think we’re being out coached until our last possession. Hooker blew a chance for 6

His decision making has directly led to at least a 13 point swing. He passed on the first FG (-3), went for and didn’t make it on 4th down at midfield and we get a touchdown on the following play (-7), then the last play he passes on punting and we get a FG because of it (-3). That is the definition of being out coached.

 

[TennesseeTarheel]

Those teams didn’t have the best offense in the country though

Exactly!

 

[ButchPlz]

Ummm…against this LSU QB, I think we need points every single possession. This is gonna be a shootout.

The dude's gimpy and hasn't made any team he's played against score constantly to win.

 

[CMcEver]

Well, their running backs combine for 9 carries/11yds, and we have 3 4th down stops. Not pretty, but score looks good.

 

[Orange931]

For the people who are nervous (myself included), let me ask you one question….if I had told you before kickoff that we would be up 23 to seven at the half, would you have gladly taken it? I sure as heck would have

And getting the ball after the half, hell yes

 

[DooleyOrangePants]

LSU will adjust in the 2H. Expect to see them take some shots and go back to the slant heavy passing attack. Going to have to pressure them and get to Daniels early and often. We’ve taken away their run game, so that’s what’s left. Dline can help offset our weak secondary to some degree.

Hooker needs to settle down and Heupel needs to get back to what got us this far. Some of the offensive calls have been either head scratching or poorly executed (especially after Hooker took that hit).

But to be leading 23-7 at the half is a bit of a surprise and a good one at that.

 

[tdd]

We need LB’s and DB’s. Front 4 with reserve 4 are more than adequate. LB’s and DB’s are pretty bad as a group. Could be coaching because none of the back 8 is playing well. They are all out of position. Hopefully we can quit kicking field goals and get a few touchdowns in second have. Field goals get you beat when you have a defensive that is as venerable as ours.

 

[OrangeTsar]

I'm afraid Hendon's playing hurt again. What a warrior. Go Vols! Go Hendon!

Time for chili.

Yeah, his timing and touch are off a bit those last two series

 

[joevols89]

It hasn’t been yet…

Yeah but looks like their offense has gotten into a rhythm in the 2nd. One pace for 350+ yards passing. Maybe they cool down after half but who knows.

 

[MiramarVol]

Heupel can't let off the gas in the 2nd half. Adjust to what LSU is giving us and keep the pedal to the metal.

 

[BigOrangeFanatic]

Man...imagine a game with us against Miss St right now. Would be a lot of fun.

 

[ButchPlz]

Do you all forget that there are two teams here that can make adjustments?

 

[hUTch2002]

Kelley just said we’re being out coached. I disagree, I think we’re being out coached until our last possession. Hooker blew a chance for 6

Kelly’s 4th down decisions says otherwise.

 

[Sara Clark]

Ummm…against this LSU QB, I think we need points every single possession. This is gonna be a shootout.

Mush like you, I think the second half is a dog fight.

 

[Voltrapnbama]

BVS is so real. Up 3 or down 3 we would feel amazing. Up 16 at the half and we feel we go conservative making the game close (has happened). Most fans would be thrilled right now given we have helped them as much as they have stopped us. Minus the muffed KO, we have really did what we wanted

 

[C-south]

Hooker was a little high on the Hyatt throw but the throw to Fant should have absolutely been caught. That would have given us at least a shot or 2 at the end zone.

That’s not an easy catch when you’re running full speed and the ball is behind you. Hooker has done that quite a bit on passes across the middle. When guys are that wide open you don’t have to put any zip on it.