The Official #9 Tennessee @ #8 Ohio State Game Thread, 8:00 PM ET, ABC/ESPN

[OrangeTsar]

Glad to see some fight in these guys, but that’s damn O line of ours is dreadful in pass protection. This has to get fixed. It’s been chronic the past two years.

We have built a top notch DL, wishing we could do the same on OL

 

[Kas232323]

The original

But had a horrible angle on one of the TD runs for OSU. If we can claim he is a baller we can also call out his bone headed plays

except that was Christian Charles…

 

[I Love Lamp]

no, White went to the locker room

 

[Anti-shunshinepumper]

He shoulda went into the locker room instead of sitting in the cold. If there is any shot he plays in second half, he shoulda been inside locker room already getting work

Maybe he complained about it but said he was fine afterwards and coaches trying other backs/not going to use him unless they have to. I don't think he is officially out yet

 

[87Vol]

Ohio State fans saying refs are keeping UT in it lol. I’m here at the game and they’re ridiculous

Refs are helping OSU big time. Two serious PI’s not called on OSU

 

[volfan1631]

Need to pressure the qb and knock his jock off a few time

 

[Purplehaze26]

The DL has got to pressure and Banks needs to send 1 LB on a blitz on any down more than 6 yards.

Ain't happening

 

[patrick]

We need some coaches and players to give their all for Tennessee tonight. Props for the first half comeback. IMHO defense needs to make a statement. Need turnovers, pick 6s, and shut downs.

Ohio State has a much better roster and I think they have better coaches - other than Garner.

 

[barney]

Praying for the gift of swiftness for our linebackers

May Hermes bless them

 

[Volholic]

In the words of Colonel Sanders: “I’m too drunk to taste this chicken!”

 

[Carl Pickens]

He injured it against Vanderbilt.

Yep…. And they’ve kept it quiet

 

[DD4ME]

Look at all these former players posting up positivity

 

[VOLLeeann]

Refs are helping OSU big time. Two serious PI’s not called on OSU

That's why we are losing by TWO SCORES

 

[LT21]

Im nervous as a ************ for this game to start again

 

[Butch s]

Ricky Gibson, how do you wear number 1 and never make a play, bro? Seriously...

He had 1 good play. Fought off block and made tackle

 

[DEFENDTHISHOUSE]

It’s time for the young guys to step up.

 

[EastTNVol6240]

Ohio State fans saying refs are keeping UT in it lol. I’m here at the game and they’re ridiculous

And our fans saying refs keeping us out of it. Victim mentality is a disease.

 

[Rocky Top T]

He's still injured. Was questionable to even play tonight

He hasn't liked being tackled All year.

 

[Dougie_D]

This is about “nerves” and inexperience.
The facts :

Heupel - 1st time in a playoff game

Team - 1st time in a big time scenario like this. Maybe if we have gone to a SECCG we would be hungrier for this game.

Nico - Red Shirt Freshman . Pretty big stage for a newbie.

Once we settle down a bit I think we can pull it out . Go vols!

 

[jcvol87]

Wonder what the halftime speech is? Coach led or does one of the players have the come to Jesus meeting and get them fired up to crack those nuts

 

[LegionnaireOfTheMiserable]

wonder if pili can come back next yr.....vandy got pavia a couplen more yrs

Pili wasn’t a JUCO guy

 

[Orange931]

Refs are helping OSU big time. Two serious PI’s not called on OSU

Oh we Vol fans know, but they’re a delusional bunch.

 

[DD4ME]

Look at all these former players posting up positivity

 

[AntiochVol81]

He injured it against Vanderbilt.

I’m aware still seems like a check out to me..

 

[71VOL]

Home cooking buddy!!