This team really isn’t hungry

[wmcovol]

To win. They, once again, with a lot to play for simply don’t show up.

Last year they had the opportunity to make history ( first 4 team playoff berth) and let a half wit distort their focus.

Most of these guys playing were recruited by Pruitt & probably never had any hope of really winning anything. Tennessee needs to play the younger guys more. I’ll take crap like today if I see 6-7 young guys out there but playing a bunch of seniors getting their ass kicked in the OL, beat on defense disappoints me.

 

[Orangepantsforever]

Shades of ‘16 USCe and Vandy.

 

[vol94fan]

Elijah Simmons has balled in limited playing time the last 2 games. Need more Elijah!

 

[Orangepantsforever]

Elijah Simmons has balled in limited playing time the last 2 games. Need more Elijah!

I agree. He’s got heart. Not saying others don’t, but he always seems fired up with the game at hand on his mind.

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

We lack true leadership on both sides of the ball.

 

[landscapingvol]

I agree. He’s got heart. Not saying others don’t, but always seems fired up with the game at hand on his mind.

It’s quite obvious who the usual suspects are on the oline and secondary

 

[DEFENDTHISHOUSE]

To win. They, once again, with a lot to play for simply don’t show up.

Last year they had the opportunity to make history ( first 4 team playoff berth) and let a half wit distort their focus.

Most of these guys playing were recruited by Pruitt & probably never had any hope of really winning anything. Tennessee needs to play the younger guys more. I’ll take crap like today if I see 6-7 young guys out there but playing a bunch of seniors getting their ass kicked in the OL, beat on defense disappoints me.

0 heart.

 

[Rocky Top T]

I don't think it hurts them at all to be embarrassed

 

[landscapingvol]

We lack true leadership on both sides of the ball.

That is Milton’s biggest flaw, he is a terrible leader which is a huge problem on offense. Hooker was a great leader. The defense hasn’t produced a proven leader under Banks in three seasons

 

[Tnphil]

We have no leadership....

I was shocked by the lack of effort and want to out of us with the East still in question.

 

[JoeMiltonsAgent]

Year 3... it's time to stop invoking Pruitt.

Heupel needs to look at the defense in the off season.

 

[Orangepantsforever]

I don't think it hurts them at all to be embarrassed

Gotta care to be embarrassed or ashamed. I see it every day at work with my employees. Lack of effort and mistakes are no cause for shame when you just don’t care.

 

[Tnphil]

Year 3... it's time to stop invoking Pruitt.

Heupel needs to look at the defense in the off season.

If not he will not be here long.

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

Year 3... it's time to stop invoking Pruitt.

Heupel needs to look at the defense in the off season.

Heupel has to make changes in the off-season

 

[DEFENDTHISHOUSE]

Year 3... it's time to stop invoking Pruitt.

Heupel needs to look at the defense in the off season.

He needs to look at everything in the offseason, including himself.

 

[LivinginthePast]

Doesn’t help our offense can’t play Heupels style. But that’s on him. We all know Milton can’t really run the offense Heupel wants. He can manage but This year we have relied on run and defense. Both failed today. We got blown out.

 

[JoeMiltonsAgent]

If not he will not be here long.

So be it.

Honestly love Heupel but he has gotta be willing to make the hard choices if he wants to play with the big boys in this conference.

Don't think Saban ever GAF about his coordinators or position coaches if they didn't perform as an example

 

[sonofUT62]

Year 3... it's time to stop invoking Pruitt.

Heupel needs to look at the defense in the off season.

Very possible that Jeff Haffley/ Geoff Collins/ Derek Mason and Dave Aranda will all be available. No reason to shop off the bargain bin. Target your guy and pay them 2 million.

 

[JCHateSteve]

They seem to have a problem overcoming adversity, especially on the road. Things snow ball and all of a sudden the game is out of hand. It happened tonight just like the UF game. I'm hoping a new QB will help. Not trying to hate on Joe. He has made major strides this year and tonight wasn't his fault. But the difference in the mentality of the team with Milton under Center vs Hook is plain to see.

 

[DEFENDTHISHOUSE]

Very possible that Jeff Haffley/ Geoff Collins/ Derek Mason and Dave Aranda will all be available. No reason to shop off the bargain bin. Target your guy and pay them 2 million.

I’d take Mason in a heartbeat.

 

[sonofUT62]

I’d take Mason in a heartbeat.

Haffley or Collins would be my first pick as they were both recruiting coordinators as assistants but Mason would be dynamite. Would possibly teach them some discipline.

 

[Toucan Sam]

This feels like 2016 all over again.

 

[JoeMiltonsAgent]

Very possible that Jeff Haffley/ Geoff Collins/ Derek Mason and Dave Aranda will all be available. No reason to shop off the bargain bin. Target your guy and pay them 2 million.

I'm not keen on Arranda after they gave up 59 today.

Mason is intriguing since he has shown he has been good in conference before and has a questionable future in announcing.

But your point is taken . Roll with the big dogs and spend the money if they think they can upgrade on Banks.

I really want to see Martinez at a minimum shown the door.

Lousy at UGA ....Lousy at TN twice now and isn't adding that much in recruiting that I can tell. Pretty sure lousy tackling technique has gotten Haden and now MacDonald hurt as well.

 

[EZE]

To win. They, once again, with a lot to play for simply don’t show up.

Last year they had the opportunity to make history ( first 4 team playoff berth) and let a half wit distort their focus.

Most of these guys playing were recruited by Pruitt & probably never had any hope of really winning anything. Tennessee needs to play the younger guys more. I’ll take crap like today if I see 6-7 young guys out there but playing a bunch of seniors getting their ass kicked in the OL, beat on defense disappoints me.

You are right. I felt like lack of effort (especially on defense and o line) was by far the biggest issue today.

O Line got their hats handed to them.

LBs and CBs were nonexistent.

 

[SasquatchVFL]

Lack of effort and desire with so much still to play for is the most concerning outcome of this loss. It speaks volumes to me on where the program currently stands. I feel like I’ve seen the movie before.