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Arkansas State Indians at Tennessee Volunteers: post-game awards

Best decision. Tennessee's second drive stalled at the 20, forcing a Daniel Lincoln field goal attempt, which was good. When Lincoln was roughed after the kick, Volunteer coaches had to decide whether to keep the three on the board or forego the points for another opportunity. They chose to go for more points, and on the next play Erik Ainge hit Chris Brown for a 15 yard touchdown.

Worst decision. After Rico McCoy was hit with his own roughing penalty, the Indians kicked off from the 45. LaMarcus Coker caught the ball in the end zone and decided to run it out. With the entire kick coverage unit already 15 yards further down field than usual, Coker only made it to the 11 yard line.

Best offensive drive. Fortunately, the Vols were up to the task, driving 89 yards for a touchdown in just 2:47 seconds. The drive featured pass plays of 23 yards (to Austin Rogers), 13 yards (to Jeff Cottam), 24 yards (to Coker), and the Best Decision mentioned above.

Player of the game, offense. Lucas Taylor, who had seven catches for 104 yards, two touchdowns, and two plays for the highlight reel: a beautiful one-handed grab of a 23-yard pass, and a 17-yard touchdown during which he broke two tackles to get into the end zone.

Worst recurring nightmare, I. There was yet another fumbled exchange between quarterback and running back. This time it was Ainge to Lennon Creer.

Worst recurring nightmare, II. The offense gave up yet another touchdown in this game. Tyrell Johnson intercepted a huh? pass from Ainge and returned it 54 yards for a touchdown.

Best defensive stand, I. On the Indians' second drive, the Tennessee defense finally made somebody go backwards, although they did get a little help from the offense. On the first first down, the Vols held them to a one yard rush, and the Indians gave up another ten on a holding penalty. On first and 19, the d-line stuffed them for a one yard loss. After a second down incompletion, they stopped the quarterback after a five yard scramble.

Best defensive stand, II. Mid-way through the fourth quarter, the Vol defense forced the Indians into three incompletions and a punt.

Best defensive stand, III. Late in the third quarter, Tennessee forced another three and out. Jonathan Hefney almost intercepted the first pass attempt, and DeAngelo Willingham and Eric Berry combined to almost intercept the second. Nevin McKenzie, who has moved from defensive back to linebacker, made an excellent play and tackle from behind on a screen pass on third down.

Player of the game, defense. Robert Ayers, who had six total tackles (five solo), two sacks, and another tackle for a loss.

Worst consistency. The Tennessee defense, which despite breaking up several passes and intercepting two of them, and despite getting decent pressure on the quarterback, gave up 178 yards rushing and 196 yards passing to the Indians. The defense is still giving up way too many big gains on both running and passing plays.

Best disappearing act. Jonathan Hefney, who busted out several highlights as a punt returner last season, but who gained -17 yards on four returns Saturday.

Player of the game, special teams. Daniel Lincoln, who has set a Tennessee record by hitting the first eight field goal attempts of his career.

Worst missed opportunity. Tie between several defensive backs who got their hands on several passes, but only came down with two of them.

Worst yikes. Xavier Mitchell, who remained on the turf for several minutes after getting hit where no man wants to get hit.

Oddest reaction to a score. Arkansas State's Reggie Arnold, who came off the field doing the Gator chomp after just barely breaking the plane on a short yardage touchdown. Okay, then.

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Worst Attempt to Stay on One's Feet
LaMarcus Coker, who I heard to fall down in open space no less than 4 times during the game.  Ballet lessons anyone?

by Aerobab on Sep 24, 2007 6:29 AM CDT   0 recs

Leonard Scott "Good Hands" Award...
...goes to Austin Rogers.  He couldn't catch a cold.
Vinnie Testaverde is always remembered for Tennessee kicking his ass.

by RevOrange on Sep 24, 2007 2:28 PM CDT   0 recs

Kelly Washington Effort Award
Goes the the punt return blocking unit. I loved how they just stood around while 6 of them were all over Heffney.

by Smitty on Sep 24, 2007 3:53 PM CDT   0 recs

Ainge "What the hell was THAT" award
Jonathan Heffney returning punts. -14 yards, really? What the hell was that!

by Smitty on Sep 24, 2007 3:56 PM CDT   0 recs

Johnny Tremain Award
The entire defense for the 100 week in a row. Can we not tackle? Do we thunmbs? Did our hands get melted together like Johnny Tremain's?

by Smitty on Sep 24, 2007 3:58 PM CDT   0 recs

Premature Echompulator Award?
I didn't even read the "Oddest Reaction" award until just now...interesting.

Somebody explain how premature echompulation works when Florida isn't even on the playing field.  Yeah, taunting the rival generally brings about some adverse karma; but taunting the rival's via the rival's rival?  Really?!?!

by Aerobab on Sep 24, 2007 4:36 PM CDT   0 recs

TENNESSEE FAN IN FLORIDA
VOL'S DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEAL HOW HARD IT IS TO BE A TENNESSEE FAN!!!
PLEASE GUYS JUST GIVE IT YOUR BEST AND YOUR FANS IN FLORIDA WILL KEPT CHEERING FOR OUR VOLS!!!!

              KEAPING IT REAL IN FLORIDA

by donnad1054 on Sep 24, 2007 6:23 PM CDT   0 recs

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