UGA/VOLS observation

[Ned Ray McWorkher]

I rewatched Tennessee/Georgia game tonight. I thought Saturday night Georgia dominated Tennessee by playing their best game of the year and Tennessee their worst game. After watching it again I realized Georgia had 3 big plays that allowed them to score. From that point, 43 seconds into the second quarter, Georgia had only 162 total yards for the 2,3,4 quarters combined. They only had 72 total yards in the whole second half. They had only 95 total yards more than Tennessee for the game.

Meh, I heard Georgia could have named their score....









#sarcasm...

 

[jeff1vol]

Since you want to play the hypothetical, "if this" and "but what about that" game, at least play both sides of the chess board:

1. UGA was robbed of the safety and getting the ball back in good field position, which would likely ended in a score just like the one after the ensuing punt
2. UGA mismanaged the clock and had to settle for a FG on 2nd and goal to end the half instead of having 2-3 more plays for the end zone inside the 5 yard line
3. Bennett's only deep pass in the 2nd half was a perfectly thrown ball that was dropped inside your 10-yard line, leading to a punt. That evens out one TN drop, right?
4. UGA knelt at the Tenn 25 yard line on 1st down with nearly a minute left in the game. How is that not taking a foot of the pedal?
5. UGA had 2 turnovers and 60 yards in penalties. UT had 2 turnovers and 55 yards in penalties. Pretty even there, don't you think?

Both teams had drops, turnovers and mistakes and plays that could have gone the other way. It's silly to presume that only the Vols will learn and get better for a rematch. It's sillier to assume a dry field will only benefit the Vols. I welcome a rematch aginst an improved Vol team, and you deserve to be there if you win out, but it is ridculous to think the result will be any different based on the assumption you already played us at our best and kept it close solely by your own efforts.

WE were robbed of the safety DA!!! I would've taken the 2pts and been able to kick it back and make you drive the field. INSTEAD... we gave you the ball at the 35 after the punt and you scored SEVEN! Yeah... UGA was robbed. You're a genius. Ya'll don't even know when a bad calls actually works in YOUR favor. I'm not wasting my time. Go bark at your own kind.

 

[CINCYVOL]

There are reasons the Vols didn't execute. Georgia is the main reason. Of course the Vols will adjust for a rematch. So will the Dawgs. I'm not suggesting Tennessee can't beat UGA. I believe they can. But this "we beat ourselves" stuff is a bit delusional.

It’s usually not like one sided. Did GA execute their game plan better than the Vols? Yes. Did commit a lot of unforced errors? Yes. GA had something to do with the Vols not doing what they needed to do, but the Vols hurt themselves as well. What I do know is that I don’t need you to enlighten me in any way,shape, or form. The days of capitulating to you m, FL fans, and AL fans are over. To put it plainly, I really DGAF about your take, your feelings, or your analysis. Nothing you can do or say makes no difference.

 

[jeff1vol]

I don't know who "you" Dawgs fans are. I never suggested UGA would hang 50 on Tennessee.

I guess the DAWG fans hanging out on a Tennessee Volunteer message board. Don't you have an ass to sniff or a leg to hump elsewhere? You won't be missed.

 

[Unconditional Surrender]

Meh, I heard Georgia could have named their score....









#sarcasm...

Georgia could have scored a couple more touchdowns. It was reminiscent of many 1-sided NFL games in terms of yardage and scoring patterns, where one team presses their advantage, gets a big lead, and then sits on it. The fact that the Vols couldn't score when trying desperately with 5 minutes left in the fourth to cut it to a TD just shows that UGA could assert their dominance at will.

 

[andywilson001]

They say the game wasn’t as close as the score made it seem, but I think the opposite is true. It was actually closer. If you break it down play by play and possession by possession. We were still very much in the game in the 4th quarter. They put it out of reach with a few minutes left, but we were right there. A few plays go differently and we could have won… I hope we make the playoffs and get to play them again on a neutral field.

 

[HSTVol]

I rewatched the game like many others to get a better sense of what happened.

Time for the coaches to get as much as they can from the film and move on.

On paper, what happened was what was supposed to happen. We went into the game with the #1 offense and the #81 defense in BCS. We played a team that is top-five in both offense and defense.

Give Georgia credit, especially on defense and clock management. Constant defensive pressure. They took almost 9 minutes in the 3Q to net a FG. They threw a total of 3 passes in the 2H.

Moving on.

 

[jeff1vol]

This thread is utterly stoooopid. But I can't help myself.
It was a 14 pt difference. That's a fact! I would suggest to UGA or any other football team in the NCAA; that in the future, if you can score 50 on your opponent... then go SCORE 50!!! Don't leave it up to some media jackass to determine the significance. It'll make this entire argument a moot point. I can guarantee you that if CJH can score... he ain't taking his "foot off the pedal". He learned that lesson against UF. Again... Kirby is the only coach dumb enough to take his "foot off the pedal" against the #1 team that scores 49pts a game, right? He won't be for long if that's the case. He's Fulmer all over again.

 

[fossilfiction]

You didn’t read my post or obviously watch the game. The one TD Georgia scored was 43 seconds into the second quarter basically a first quarter score. My post said 43 seconds into the second quarter on. Tennessee outscored them 10-6. It doesn’t change the outcome but it proves Georgia didn’t dominate. Go back and check the play by play statistics on the game and you can see how the defense held their offense in check from that point in . My head is above ground and proves Georgia got a great start and held on. Tennessee will beat Georgia in a rematch if it happens

I didn't read your drivel as you immediately went "spoken like a Georgia fan" so no your opinion is not valued beyond that. My degree, fan support through the dark ages, and contributions to give back to Tennessee say I speak like a Tennessee fan.
You are right though. I didn't "watch" the game. I chose to experience it in person.

 

[SLODAWG]

It’s usually not like one sided. Did GA execute their game plan better than the Vols? Yes. Did commit a lot of unforced errors? Yes. GA had something to do with the Vols not doing what they needed to do, but the Vols hurt themselves as well. What I do know is that I don’t need you to enlighten me in any way,shape, or form. The days of capitulating to you m, FL fans, and AL fans are over. To put it plainly, I really DGAF about your take, your feelings, or your analysis. Nothing you can do or say makes no difference.

You clearly care enough to post a lengthy reply.

 

[gule]

I just finished having a concrete refinishing professional come by to write up a job estimate for repairing and epoxying our garage floor. Nice guy, friendly, quick and price seems within reason. BUT, then he had to say that he wouldn't even charge me extra for being a UT fan. (He saw the flag in back of my truck) I took a better look at him and noticed he only had one tooth in his mouth, lol , so I said "I'm sorry, you must be a Bama fan?" Wrong! He is a UGA fan. But, we had a good laugh together and he was very complimentary of Coach H and the Vols.

Question for anyone, Is $1950 a good price for a >400 sq ft. garage, epoxy /clear coated. etc. with 10 year warranty?

 

[volpreacher]

Since you want to play the hypothetical, "if this" and "but what about that" game, at least play both sides of the chess board:

1. UGA was robbed of the safety and getting the ball back in good field position, which would likely ended in a score just like the one after the ensuing punt
2. UGA mismanaged the clock and had to settle for a FG on 2nd and goal to end the half instead of having 2-3 more plays for the end zone inside the 5 yard line
3. Bennett's only deep pass in the 2nd half was a perfectly thrown ball that was dropped inside your 10-yard line, leading to a punt. That evens out one TN drop, right?
4. UGA knelt at the Tenn 25 yard line on 1st down with nearly a minute left in the game. How is that not taking a foot of the pedal?
5. UGA had 2 turnovers and 60 yards in penalties. UT had 2 turnovers and 55 yards in penalties. Pretty even there, don't you think?

Both teams had drops, turnovers and mistakes and plays that could have gone the other way. It's silly to presume that only the Vols will learn and get better for a rematch. It's sillier to assume a dry field will only benefit the Vols. I welcome a rematch aginst an improved Vol team, and you deserve to be there if you win out, but it is ridculous to think the result will be any different based on the assumption you already played us at our best and kept it close solely by your own efforts.

Actually it was a safety but having said that it benefited Georgia because of the non-call because Georgia got the ball on the 37 yard line because of having to punt out of their endzone. It put Georgia in scoring position immediately. The fluke punt was the turning point of the game in my opinon. UGA knelt down at the end because Tennessee was forced to go for it deep in their own territory. It wasn't like Georgia had just driven down the field so that one is very weak too. I guarantee Kirby Smart if he was honest doesn't want to play Tennessee again.

 

[volpreacher]

Oh by the way I know a guy who is a big Alabama fan who went to the game with a friend because he wanted to see the game and he said the major difference in the game was the crowd causing Tennessee to false start so many times and not really get into a rhythm. After we talked a while I said, you were at both Neyland and Sanford. I know Georgia was loud but how did the two compare? He without hesitation said no doubt Neyland was much louder. That's just a bit of information I thought I would share.

 

[Ned Ray McWorkher]

Georgia could have scored a couple more touchdowns. It was reminiscent of many 1-sided NFL games in terms of yardage and scoring patterns, where one team presses their advantage, gets a big lead, and then sits on it. The fact that the Vols couldn't score when trying desperately with 5 minutes left in the fourth to cut it to a TD just shows that UGA could assert their dominance at will.

Total, and complete . You are confusing the Georgia defense with the Georgia offense. Unconfuse yourself and check back kiddo...

 

[Ned Ray McWorkher]

This thread is utterly stoooopid. But I can't help myself.
It was a 14 pt difference. That's a fact! I would suggest to UGA or any other football team in the NCAA; that in the future, if you can score 50 on your opponent... then go SCORE 50!!! Don't leave it up to some media jackass to determine the significance. It'll make this entire argument a moot point. I can guarantee you that if CJH can score... he ain't taking his "foot off the pedal". He learned that lesson against UF. Again... Kirby is the only coach dumb enough to take his "foot off the pedal" against the #1 team that scores 49pts a game, right? He won't be for long if that's the case. He's Fulmer all over again.

Fulmer and Kirby both have a natty. It's like you were trying to disparage them both, but it just wasn't hitting right....

 

[DawggoneRight]

Hey, I would like to ask the GA fans on here how they would compare the Vols and Oregon after watching both play GA. Of course, it might be apples to oranges at this point since the Oregon game was early in the season, but it would interesting to hear their thoughts.

Tennessee is better than the Ducks and has run the SEC gauntlet with success. Vols have a terrific man and coach in Heupel and have a much higher ceiling for their future than Oregon under Lanning. I would rather see a rematch with them than with Tennessee, which might partly be to the trauma form all the years the Vols cleaned our clocks during my time in Athens 1989-2001, but for love of the SEC I hope to see the 2 of us the playoffs.

 

[Boone&Crockett]

this was a talent game. Not coaching game. Talent dominated the game at the LOS.

Hooker went back 39 times to pass. he was sacked 6 times and pressured 20 times. 67% of the pass attempts were under duress. WRs could not get open in the few seconds that Hooker had. 3rd quarter we had a WR do a 5 yard out to the sideline. Before he made his cut, Hooker was on the ground.

When he wanted to pass (only threw 4 passes in the second half) Bennett had all the time he needed. Tennessee could not penetrate the Georgia OL enough to create any fear at all.

Georgia had the game after one quarter and they knew it. 70 plus 4 and 5 stars versus 33 4 and 5 stars. Game was lost on talent.

Its been an amazing year that not many folks expected. As Heupel continues to get the talent up to par with UGA and others, future is very bright. No shame in losing to the defending National Champions with outstanding talent.

JMO

My only problem with talent being the sole reason we lost is we beat Alabama and they are equally loaded with talent, we beat LSU, they are stacked with talent, arguably Florida has more talent as well, I dont disagree they have more talent but we have had gameplans that made the talent gap irrelevant, I think we ran into the perfect storm against Georgia, they had our number, they had home field and crowd noise, I think in a rematch I think we right the ship and give them a game.

 

[SLODAWG]

Actually it was a safety but having said that it benefited Georgia because of the non-call because Georgia got the ball on the 37 yard line because of having to punt out of their endzone. It put Georgia in scoring position immediately. The fluke punt was the turning point of the game in my opinon. UGA knelt down at the end because Tennessee was forced to go for it deep in their own territory. It wasn't like Georgia had just driven down the field so that one is very weak too. I guarantee Kirby Smart if he was honest doesn't want to play Tennessee again.

The punt, which occurred at around the 4:30 mark in the 1st quarter, was the game's turning point? So Huepnel and staff couldn't overcome a great punt during the next 49 and a half minutes of football?

 

[Unconditional Surrender]

Total, and complete . You are confusing the Georgia defense with the Georgia offense. Unconfuse yourself and check back kiddo...

Georgia's playcalling in the first and second halves was radically different.

 

[Ned Ray McWorkher]

Ok

 

[DaddyChad]

There are reasons the Vols didn't execute. Georgia is the main reason. Of course the Vols will adjust for a rematch. So will the Dawgs. I'm not suggesting Tennessee can't beat UGA. I believe they can. But this "we beat ourselves" stuff is a bit delusional.

Georgia should have absolutely nothing taken from them in this game. There were plays though that Tennessee absolutely didn’t help themselves. The punt that should’ve been fielded. The false starts where we got off schedule. The free blitzes on Hooker; well timed and executed by Georgia but there should’ve been recognition and adjustment.

You’re mistaken in thinking anyone isn’t crediting Georgia, elite teams make good teams look bad. To be frank I think Georgia will win the whole thing this year, I also think Tennessee is the only team with a chance to beat them if both teams play well. Georgia of course could lose vs Ohio state or Michigan if they come out like against Missouri or Kent State.

 

[Ned Ray McWorkher]

Look Kirby started trying to run out the clock in the third quarted, for some reason he backed of it wasn't all the rain, they could have beat us by 28 points if he wanted to.

Georgia could have scored a hundred. But they chose not to, and just let lame AF Tennessee fans portray that it could have been the case....effing laughable y'all.

 

[DawggoneRight]

WE were robbed of the safety DA!!! I would've taken the 2pts and been able to kick it back and make you drive the field. INSTEAD... we gave you the ball at the 35 after the punt and you scored SEVEN! Yeah... UGA was robbed. You're a genius. Ya'll don't even know when a bad calls actually works in YOUR favor. I'm not wasting my time. Go bark at your own kind.

If you "tooK' the safety, you would have kicked from your own 20, so we would not have had to drive the whole field at all and would have started with good field position. We were all hoping your punter would be smart enough to just have stepped out of the back of the endzone to avoid a possible TD from a blocked kick, but we didn't come after him and he kicked it short.

Thanks for that laughable take, though! You really put me in my place. I'll bet you're the kind of guy who watches another guy screw his wife and laughs because you know he's going to catch chlamydia.

 

[DaddyChad]

Georgia's playcalling in the first and second halves was radically different.

Rain or no rain. Georgia was going to execute there game plan and what we saw was it. Their win conditions were to keep Tennessee’s offense off the field. Now it’s irrelevant if our Oline doesn’t protect the QB but they were more comfortable putting the game in the hands of their defense than trying to blow Tennessee out.

 

[DaddyChad]

Look Kirby started trying to run out the clock in the third quarted, for some reason he backed of it wasn't all the rain, they could have beat us by 28 points if he wanted to.

Obviously Kirby is a Tennessee fan right? When at any point whatsoever have you ever seen Georgia not beat the other team by as much as possible?