The Vols are in playoff contention midway through the season

[bpalmer28]

That’s something to be happy about! Will we have to pull an upset to get in? Yes, but that’s true for all but 4 or 5 teams.

This team showed guts tonight. Big win!

 

[volbound1700]

Playoffs are still far off. 2-1 in SEC play. 5 games to go.

Our offense is nit good enough to advance in playoffs right now (or possibly make them).

 

[#1fulmerite]

There are about 40 other teams in the same position. Come back to this post in about four weeks.

 

[VOL 4 Life 83]

I think the majority of posters on this board seem to have higher expectations. Yes, we have loads of talent, but let’s not forget Nico is still very young and inexperienced, only playing 7 full games as a college QB. I anticipate 9 wins, with 2025 being a true year we could see the playoffs. If we sneak in this year, great, then we are ahead of schedule

 

[#1fulmerite]

I think the majority of posters on this board seem to have higher expectations. Yes, we have loads of talent, but let’s not forget Nico is still very young and inexperienced, only playing 7 full games as a college QB. I anticipate 9 wins, with 2025 being a true year we could see the playoffs. If we sneak in this year, great, then we are ahead of schedule

Good post and good point (s). Some of us remember Peyton’s sophomore year and how good he was in only his second year. That may be where some of this is coming from with Nico.

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

On paper we are. In reality we aren’t. We are as we have called other teams, a paper tiger.

 

[bpalmer28]

I think the majority of posters on this board seem to have higher expectations. Yes, we have loads of talent, but let’s not forget Nico is still very young and inexperienced, only playing 7 full games as a college QB. I anticipate 9 wins, with 2025 being a true year we could see the playoffs. If we sneak in this year, great, then we are ahead of schedule

I’m not saying Nico is a Heisman contender. I wouldn’t even say he’s an above average SEC QB at this point, but that doesn’t change the fact that we’re 5-1 and still in the hunt.

 

[bpalmer28]

On paper we are. In reality we aren’t. We are as we have called other teams, a paper tiger.

In reality we are in contention. Your imagination of the future is not reality. It’s your imagination.

We are what our record says we are and that is 5-1.

 

[VOL 4 Life 83]

I’m not saying Nico is a Heisman contender. I wouldn’t even say he’s an above average SEC QB at this point, but that doesn’t change the fact that we’re 5-1 and still in the hunt.

agreed. Nice to be here now, but still have Bama, UGA, UK and dare I say it, Vandy. We shall see how it plays out

 

[Alto1]

First half of our schedule was easier than the second half is going to be…….

 

[RockyTop140]

I think the majority of posters on this board seem to have higher expectations. Yes, we have loads of talent, but let’s not forget Nico is still very young and inexperienced, only playing 7 full games as a college QB. I anticipate 9 wins, with 2025 being a true year we could see the playoffs. If we sneak in this year, great, then we are ahead of schedule

You’re giving Nico a massive cushion. The fact is he should be playing better. He’s just missing open guys and standing like a statue in the pocket. It really sucks considering how much he’s making

 

[Dro]

A loss next week pretty much ends contention since this team isn't beating Georgia on the road. And even if we do win i don't trust this team not to blow it with a clear path like they did against Arkansas. Hope they prove me wrong.

 

[orangebloodgmc]

A loss next week pretty much ends contention since this team isn't beating Georgia on the road. And even if we do win i don't trust this team not to blow it with a clear path like they did against Arkansas. Hope they prove me wrong.

LOL. Your team just got their azz kicked.

 

[KeyVol14]

You’re giving Nico a massive cushion. The fact is he should be playing better. He’s just missing open guys and standing like a statue in the pocket. It really sucks considering how much he’s making

He is missing throws but he's not sitting in the pocket like you claim. Everytime he rolls out they get called for holding

 

[Cartervol]

He is missing throws but he's not sitting in the pocket like you claim. Everytime he rolls out they get called for holding

That's because Heard and Campbell can't block for shat..

 

[66volfan]

That's because Heard and Campbell can't block for shat..

Agreed. O-line is the weakest link on this team. I’m a huge fan of big uglies but we don’t have much in that department to be proud of.

 

[orangemadam]

Worried about the injuries for next week. Looked like we had several
key players go out. Need all hands on deck for Bama.