The Official #8 Tennessee vs. Florida Game Thread, 7:00 PM ET, ESPN

[Big Orange Rock]

He has the slowest feet I have seen in a long time. Pathetic.

 

[JCHateSteve]

At least it would show that we are trying something .. trotting Nico back out as he continues to not get the job done doesn’t pass the mustard

Trying something that has a near zero chance of working and confirming to who will likely be your starter that you have no conference in him. Your basically forfeiting the season. It's about as desperate a move as that go for it on our own 11 call.

 

[tntornadox]

Thinking if the vanilla play calling is to make it easier for Nico. Which is doing the opposite.

I agree, it actually seems to help whenever they go up tempo and push it.

 

[DEFENDTHISHOUSE]

I'm totally confused at our lack of ability to be productive on O

Young quarterback being hit too much.

 

[Vfl83]

Our offensive line is atrocious and Nico has zero confidence right now

 

[Dudleys87]

Again, we’re seeing why LSU didn’t lose sleep when he left.

 

[utVolFanInVA]

Or maybe it just takes time to develop into the best version of himself. It doesn't akways have to be boom or bust like the

While the two holding penalties were by the letter of the law correct we see every week our guys getting raped and it is never called. I don’t understand. Not blaming the refs but those calls were very big. Seems they always call them on us right when we are getting something going.

Or are we only makin plays because of the penalties? Just part of the game if you ask me. We typically get as many as we take in my opinion.

I do question the technique being taught to our OTs when their first contact is high on the outside of shoulder pads. That is bad technique and exacerbates the likelihood of being called for holding. Hands should be inside the shoulders and on the tits.

 

[VOLINVONORE]

Does Gaston Moore start the 2nd Half? We have no chance with Nico

No

 

[MrBiggles]

Can I like this 6 times as in a six pack

There's not enough drinks on Tennessee after that half.

 

[Tenacjim]

The only upside to this game is that it might save Napier's job for another year like we did with Pittman.

And does that REALLY help us if we can’t beat either of them?

 

[Volfan2012]

Losing this game kills the season. Losing to them again when we should have the talent to beat them willl be deflating.

 

[AdoptedVOL]

The curse is real even if you don't want to believe.

It’s lack of discipline. Not a curse.

 

[Orange931]

Again, we’re seeing why LSU didn’t lose sleep when he left.

How in the hell was he a freshman AA?

 

[TheVolunteer002]

We're beyond overrated. We've got some serious problems.

 

[JCHateSteve]

I was answering the question which freshman could put a team on their back

So exception that proves the rule? Can you name another?

 

[GUNTERSVOL]

The first 2 possessions of the second half will be telling. If Nico can show some lessons learned there is hope for him. Hoping for a shorter learning curve.

 

[TennesseeTarheel]

The defense has allowed some gashing runs, but has held the line at critical times. I hope the offense will wake up and show the same resolve.

 

[rocketskates]

I think it’s better to go into a season without high expectations. 2022 I went into thinking it would be great to finish 8-4 or 9-3. I need to temper my expectations. Its better to be pleasantly surprised.

 

[Dudleys87]

How in the hell was he a freshman AA?

Built like Tarzan plays like Jane.

 

[Just a VolinTears]

Look. Don't wanna say it but we need Nico to take his lumps now. This will all be beneficial later down the road.

 

[BJSforVols]

They absolutely can be. When you coast in a game and don’t run an offense you risk what you’re seeing happening. This is just a continuous hangover.

Disagree! Today and last week is a reason we have not run a wide open offense all season IMO. We don't have the team to run it. The O-Line is below average, the QB is below average, and the WRs are not as elite as needed for a Heupel wide open offense.

 

[VolFreakJosh]

Again, we’re seeing why LSU didn’t lose sleep when he left.

Dude hardly gives any effort.

Probably why LSU let him walk.

 

[djwes]

Seriously there may only be 2 wins left this season if the Vols drop this game.

Vandy playing well & with confidence, UK too.

Bama was sloppy today but has better athletes everywhere vs UF.

UGA away will be a loss.

Only MSU & UTEP seem favorable matchups.

 

[LLcoolDave]

He has the slowest feet I have seen in a long time. Pathetic.

Heard came with a lot of hype. Thought we were getting an All SEC caliber linemen. Maybe he'll end up being what he was hyped to be but he hasn't shown it this year

 

[bigorange1954]

Nicco stinjs

...don't think this qb is capable of winning 6 games...he needs to go back to junior high and learn the basics...