Time to face facts guys

#101
#101
When the game was 31-7 we were running at 5-6 yards per carry. Why did we stop running the ball. It was working. I know some of you are going to say that they were loading the box, but still we should have crammed the ball down their throats. The OC got fancy instead of just going with what is working and it nearly cost us. Do we have a TE in the middle of the field instead of the goal line because we could have used one down the middle of the field to create space for the WR. Neal had a career game rushing and we were throwing the ball. We could have play actioned and thrown deep to North, Croom, Howard, or Josh Smith numerous times and that would have backed the defence off the line for more rushing yard. They seem to want to throw 5-10 yard passes in a loaded box, which are getting intercepted, instead of actually spreading out the field. Both North and Croom are 6-4 and they tower about the DB, throw it up to them.
 
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#102
#102
HATINGBAMAISAWAYOFLIFE said:
May be last win of year
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Don't think so. Clearly they got complacent after going up 31-7, relaxed thinking it would be an easy win. The won't do that against higher rated and SEC teams. They will lose to GA. (can not keep up with their scoring), but I still think they have an outside shot at an upset against SC, since it is at home after an open date (SC plays Arkansas). Even higher chance if Shaw is not back. Loose to Bama, but I also think they have a good chance to beat Mizzou, Vandy and Kentucky, and Auburn is a toss-up.
 
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#104
Face it cbj has not made any vol fan feel warm n fuzzy from this coaching staff.. we all know he isn't getting fired but is to much to ask to a team improve from game to game???? Have an oc that has more than two or three read option formations n plays????? Play to your teams strengths????? I haven't seen any of tthis....

I mean geez we have enough talent to win 6 games.. if they fail to hit 6 we r in trouble on coaching talent..so we know we have them for a while but don't try n sugar coat a potential bad hire from hart n stupid a$$ decisions.

They haven't showed jack.. so far.
 
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johnboyhunter said:
Problem is nepotism. Coaches bring in their own staff and end up sometimes with the "Peter principle" with some staff.
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Nepotism? Butch is related to Bajakian? 😊

He hired him because he's had success with him in the past and has confidence in his ability to teach and run a successful offense.
 
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#108
jmsbolt said:
I think that was the classic trap game. Players weren't in it after they got a big lead, fans weren't into it. Remember even Sabam lost to la tech/Monroe his first season... Not saying we're good by any means but I still think this team could fight for 6 wins
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We need to stop with the Saban comparison on coaches. I see another 5-7 year.
 
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#109
photovol said:
OK, the Facts are, we still have a chance to end up 10-2, have faith Vol Fans
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Faith in what?

A staff that has shown zero ability to make the most out of their meager talent against inferior competition?

W. Kentucky and S. Alabama did as much or more to lose as the Vols did to win those games.
 
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#111
tenn_opie said:
yeah, and bama should've fired CNS when he lost to UL Monroe in his 1st year.....:no:
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The only difference is that Saban had been at LSU prior to being hired at Bama, so they knew he could coach in the S.E.C.

With bUTch, we didn't lose to USA and we don't know if he can coach in the S.E.C.

I do know that he can beat S.E.C. teams, though. In the Liberty Bowl, his Cincinnati team beat Vandy, so he can beat an S.E.C. team.
 
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#112
Rudy123 said:
The only difference is that Saban had been at LSU prior to being hired at Bama, so they knew he could coach in the S.E.C.

With bUTch, we didn't lose to USA and we don't know if he can coach in the S.E.C.

I do know that he can beat S.E.C. teams, though. In the Liberty Bowl, his Cincinnati team beat Vandy, so he can beat an S.E.C. team.
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Miles, Richt, and Meyer hadn't proved they could win in the SEC before they took those jobs.

Miles was HC of a mediocre Big 12 team, Richt had never been a HC before, and Meyer had very briefly dominated 2 subpar conferences as a HC before they wound up in the SEC.
 
#113
#113
wow, I realized a long time ago this fanbase was stupid but....just wow.

If we had a QB that would tuck the ball and run at least 5 times a game on the read option, not hold the ball too long and throw behind receivers, you morons are praising our OC.

I swear some of you don't actually know what you are looking at when you watch football. We are getting out talented in the games we lose, and are exactly where the majority of people thought we would be at this point 3-2.

You morons would fire yourselves if you were football geniuses but you had a high school team playing NFL teams.

We played 20 true freshmen and 9 walk-ons in the Oregon game. That is where we are as a program. we are an SEC bottom dweller right now.

Bright side, we have a decent tradition and good facilities. As well as having a coach that sells family which goes over well with parents. If you morons will calm down and realize what we are, even the coach says we have to overachieve to win games. That is your sign. We suck right now deal with it.

Bright side, we are recruiting well and to the coaches system, which involves speed instead of size (unlike the last coach). Perhaps you should all keep up with recruiting, the future looks bright. Just enjoy the fact that football is here for the next couple of months and enjoy the ride. I know it sucks now...but if you tards don't tweet nasty things to players and recruits, and bash them and the coaches on here, we might be good in 3 or 4 years.

Or you could tell them all how much they suck and make them have no desire to be Vols....I'm sure that will help.
 
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#114
The only negative thing I have to say is that I am beginning to think Worley is Bipolar. One personality can make the throws and stay composed in the pocket. The other one is someone you wouldn't trust to run a lemonade stand.
 
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#115
Heres what we have: an oline that for 3 years learned how to pass block for 4 sec while Bray through it up to undisciplined under coached recievers who had the speed and athleticism to make plays. They are now trying to run a read option run based offense with a QB who cant run and generally unwilling to call the run even if its there.
A defense that is playing much better but needs depth because our high paced three and out, turnover prone offense keeps them on the field too long.
LB: AJ is a two down LB no doubt about it. He cant run side to side like we need him to. His cohorts are slow safeties converted to undersized backers. Kudos to Sapp though who is playing unconcious this year. We need Maggitt back badly.
CB/safeties: Youth and walkons. Some talent but no experience no depth. Cam Sutton is a player. He got perfect position on their 6'5 reciever and knocked down a sure interception.
Recievers: Pig underwhelms, underperforms. Tweet "Im done they'll be fine without me" Well said, bye. Josh Smith, Croom, Dallas, North need more PT. North or Croom fight for the ball in the air on the first pick and at least get in the air. 5'nothing Pig stays on the ground with his arms tucked elbows at his hips. 2nd pick he gives up on the route.
TE: work in progress. Youth no experience.
Dline: Need some russ on the edge. Miller playing well. J Smith a no show. Like what I see from Vereen. Where is Carr???
QB: we'll see a freshman after back to back losses in next 2 weeks...or we'll beat GA and start our way back. Look for option 1.
Coaching. Too early to tell. Need more players and players that know his system and buy in. We'll see some purging of this roster. The quiters will be asked to leave. Start with Pig and Bowles and keep going. 2014 sign 35 if you can and let the build begin. I like the contributions from our 2013 freshmen. Its good to see.
 
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#116
I don't really understand all the negativity about how the season had unfolded so far. I would guess that 3-2 was expected at this juncture of the season by most rational fans. The goal for this season was to make a bowl, (that means 3 more wins) and it is still very obtainable. I believe we get 6 wins and slide into a bowl game. If the passing game starts clicking I then we will win one or two extra games. Maybe Worley will start playing better and making faster decisions.
 
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