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

[Matt2496]

We are total frauds.

 

[Sudden Impact]

some of you just want something to B**** about. Yes poor showing.

 

[PerryCountyVol]

gonna get hammered

It's already started for me. Got dozens of text but they are coming from Kensucky fans so I really don't care

 

[MiddleVol76]

Coach’s first sentence better be “I apologize to all the fans that spent their money, vacation time, and energy to travel to Columbus when the coaching staff and players did not.”

 

[MDsweetT]

Anyone else feel like a Cowboys fan?

Nope. I didn’t necessarily expect us to win a Natty but I damn sure didn’t expect us to get blown out like this…whenever we have a chance to make a statement….this happens.

I love Heup and this team has been a BLAST to watch, but it’s the same ending. Vols don’t show up on the road.

 

[patrick]

Heupel isnt changing his coaching staff, he is loyal to a fault and it is hurting his program.

Seriously? The reason we are getting curb stomped on the biggest stage since 1998 has less than 0.001% to do with the officials.

Need to take a hard look at our coaching, prep, and playcalling. Heup has no other choice at this point, especially given the situation we are going to be in next year with roster turnover.

 

[Undercs]

LI expected a better showing tonight from the Vols.

Issues

1 - Elarbee is abysmal but he is Heupel’s boy;

2 - Martinez is bad;

3 - wideouts are slow and can’t get open;

4 - TN is poorly coached and undisciplined;

5 - Banks?;

6 - Heupel play calling hasn’t adjusted to counter what defenses are taking away;

7 - Oline is mid and there is no development - see 1 above.

But TN did make the playoff this year and had 10 wins. Good season but tonight is rough.

top 15 in final ranking, yay

 

[nomads-11]

Everyone can see it except Tim Banks, he must be playing Madden 24 instead of watching the game

Agreed. We see it in big games...AL, GA, ARK, and tonight, which is when it counts. Banks et. al. haven't solved for it....which is why you don't get off the field on 3rd down.

 

[Dergibvol]

We still got David sanders

 

[SayUWantAreVOLution]

This playoff shi+ kinda sucks. You’re at an incredible disadvantage playing on the road, and if you lose, it’s just over. Your 10-2 season doesn’t end with a nice trip to New Orleans or Florida or whatever…..we go to cold ass Ohio to end what we should be considering a successful season. These playoff games should be at neutral sites moving forward. The road teams are 0-4 and it’s kinda bullshi+.

Win your conference, like GA, and you can get a bye and play on New Year's Day. Don't get a bye and it's harder to advance. There's only so many cushy bowl games out there.

If we don't lose to Arkansas, we're playing in Neyland. We didn't.

 

[One Vol One Fam]

I’m going to catch he!! for this take, but every game our DL is supposed to have the advantage, it’s a no-show. Maybe RG is a bit overhyped as a coach.

 

[DD4ME]

Y’all need to look up the comparisons in the rosters as far as 4 and 5 stars it’s unbelievable and we still have a ways to go before we can compete. I think CJh has massively overachieved with what he has had to work with

No. Getting 50 hung says no

 

[Cornvol]

Big shoutout to all those vol faithfuls that made the trip. Appreciate your representation!!

 

[FortSanders]

Bro Nico is the only player on our team with a pulse….

Nico is over rated.

 

[jtdavis]

Bro Nico is the only player on our team with a pulse….

I agree a 1000%. Nico is the only reason they arent getting beat 50-0.

 

[C-south]

DLine has been slightly overrated all year. Good players here and there, but not as good as advertised. They haven't gotten home enough. Not enough sacks. Amd good passing teams, which we haven't played many, can pick us apart with the time they have.

It’s the guys right behind them. The backers are non existent and was even the case before Pili was hurt.

 

[Orange_Vol1321]

After three weeks and this is your game plan??


Flush it.

 

[n_huffhines]

So you admit you're easily triggered. Lol

You were triggered by me saying "not our day" with your triple question mark.

Go waste someone else's time

 

[orangerush]

Close game

 

[kcvols1]

I’m sorry but I think you can’t get embarrassed in a huge game and and call it a good season. Especially when you lose to the team with most arrogant fan base the country. This is worse than what Nebraska did to us with Peyton because this was the marquee game.

You do recall what happened the next season, yes?

 

[firestorm]

is this the worst beatdown for a Heupel led Vols team? I don't remember one this bad

Yes it’s an epic disappointment which is why I completely hate Ohio State now.

Ohio State has been dominating most of the game.

 

[Orangecrush#27]

WTF does this team do with time off? I don't get it..

Absolutely nothing. Same ******** plays. Nothing to find mis matches. Nothing to expose their weaknesses on offesne. Just the same **** over and over again.

 

[The Original Fade]

nobody really showed up....

This. And that’s 100% on Heupel

 

[FSUgothosed]

Josh is our Kiffin. He will win some games but never get you to the championship game. If you are happy getting drilled in the post season then yes let's keep Heupel.

No hell I think you should swap coaches and go back to purgatory. What do I care ? I mean do you know how many teams have won NCs in the last 50 years? Maybe 25. Might even be less than 20.

 

[BreatheUT]

Bow to Ohio State.