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

[volfaninbuckeyeland]

I had the Vols 27-24 mainly because of being at home. I watched Fla last week, and I saw a vastly improved team from the game against Miami. I am really going out on a limb predicting the Vols finish 7-5 this year. First four games must have been fool's gold. I would also consider G Moore at this time; don't think Nico is quite ready for prime time.

 

[Orange931]

This goes beyond a “curse”. This is just terrible offensive football, but ty defense i will say.

 

[Butch s]

And if that is the case then NIL sucks.

Yes it do

 

[SayUWantAreVOLution]

This is why you don’t give 18 year olds millions without them ever have taken a college snap

Pretty much the price of an SEC QB is said to be 1-2M / yr. We're not unusual in paying big money for a QB.

It's coaching that hasn't gotten it done in the last 2 seasons.

 

[alavolfan]

And if that is the case then NIL sucks.

I’ve always thought the NIL sucked. Proof positive right here.

 

[bigorange1954]

If we run it up the middle 3 times and then punt, time to start drinking heavily.

Lol

 

[Vol8188]

Ok let’s actually talk here. What’s the second half game Plan?

Establish the run game first. Our worst rushing performance of the season by far.

Come out in 12 personnel. Run down their throats. Quick screens. Play action.

 

[Vawlranger88]

Ok let’s actually talk here. What’s the second half game Plan?

Screen pass, Sampson up the middle, deep incomplete bomb/nico sack….. punt… our D is going to tire out in the 2nd half, look for Florida to slow the game with the run game

 

[DEFENDTHISHOUSE]

Get out of your own head offense.

 

[MeanOrange]

Defense has been good at limiting points, but at the same time they need to be better at limiting possessions and getting the ball back in good field position. Turnovers in plus territory would be great too.

Agree but I'm not sure our O could score from 20 yards out!

 

[Illinoisvolfan2]

Ok let’s actually talk here. What’s the second half game Plan?

I’ve no idea. I don’t have a clue what we can do offensively

 

[JRich]

Gotta establish the run. Only thing that's gonna give us a chance

Agreed, however it can’t be the same play over and over.

 

[Allvols98]

Can John Campbell play left tackle? Why is heard in there?

 

[BigBadVol]

He’s horrible. TN was duped.

 

[first time caller]

All I know is he bettered chewed some a$$

 

[Volswin98]

And put in who? Gaston? Lol. No. I'd love to agree with you but we have no choice.

Yes. They haven’t scored in like 5 of last 6 quarters.

 

[BanditVol]

If Nico is as bad in the third quarter in as he has been, put Moore in. Doubt he will be worse.

 

[Orange931]

I think defenses have finally figured us out.

Well if Heup is the offensive genius so many claimed, then he needs to change it up a bit.

 

[Dudleys87]

Ok let’s actually talk here. What’s the second half game Plan?

Move the ball.
Score points.
Limit mistakes.
Back to basics.
Trust your eyes.

 

[Hurley Mooncalf]

FL is bad against the run this year. I think we should come out and pound them to open up play action. Nico's numbers have been way better off play action this year.

 

[Mbarton36]

Second 1/2 is a new start

 

[jcvol87]

Ok let’s actually talk here. What’s the second half game Plan?

Possibly same as always… CJH seems to be very stubborn and does not adjust. However maybe he surprises us and flips the script.

 

[rocketskates]

Play calling has been awful too.

Normally I’d agree, but it’s not been awful. If we execute we are winning 14-3. We had them on their heels until the fumble, and the two missed passes in the second quarter were walk in touchdowns if you execute

 

[VolFreakJosh]

Yep, and if Hype loses to Fla, and you know he will lose to Ala, Uga, what then? Is he still "Safe"? I say GTHO. The dude is not Premier Coaching Material. And Tennessee deserves that. The Best.

Who? Who would you go get that is premier?

We’ve been through Kiffin, Dooley, Butch, Pruitt, and now we’re here with Heupel.

How many coaching searches do we have to go through to find the right guy?

It’s tiresome.

 

[JohnWardForever]

I want Vandys QB!

I want Vandy's COACH!