The 2007 Outback Bowl open game thread: Tennessee Volunteers v. Wisconsin Badgers

by Joel Hollingsworth on Jan 1, 2008 9:55 AM EST in Tennessee Volunteer Football

Update [2008-1-1 14:57:17 by Joel]: Vols win, 21-17 on an Antonio Wardlow interception near or in the end zone as Wisconsin was threatening to go ahead with time winding down. Good game by both teams.


No. 16 (BlogPoll)	January 1, 2007, 11:00 a.m. EST TV: ESPN Radio: Vol Network Internet Audio: UTSports.com XM Radio: 140 Phone Broadcast: TeamLine Live Stats: Yahoo! Sports	No. 18 (BlogPoll)

Tennessee rush v. Wisconsin defense	Tennessee pass v. Wisconsin defense	Wisconsin rush v. Tennessee defense	Wisconsin pass v. Tennessee defense
70	40	68	69
49	46	19	68
			Push

Field Goals	Tennessee punting v. Wisconsin punt return	Wisconsin punting v. Tennessee punt return	Intangibles
T-13	38	51
T-13	23	62
Push

Schedules:

TENNESSEE
DATE	OPPONENT	RESULT/TIME
09/01	at #12 California	L 45-31
09/08	So Miss	W 39-19
09/15	at #5 Florida	L 59-20
09/22	Arkansas St	W 48-27
10/06	#12 Georgia	W 35-14
10/13	at Miss St	W 33-21
10/20	at Alabama	L 41-17
10/27	#16 S Carolina	W 27-24
11/03	La Lafayette	W 59-7
11/10	Arkansas	W 34-13
11/17	Vanderbilt	W 25-24
11/24	at Kentucky	W 52-50
12/01	at #7 LSU	L 21-14

WISCONSIN
DATE	OPPONENT	RESULT/TIME
09/01	Wash St	W 42-21
09/08	at UNLV	W 20-13
09/15	The Citadel	W 45-31
09/22	Iowa	W 17-13
09/29	Mich St	W 37-34
10/06	at Illinois	L 31-26
10/13	at Penn State	L 38-7
10/20	N Illinois	W 44-3
10/27	Indiana	W 33-3
11/03	at #1 Ohio St	L 38-17
11/10	#12 Michigan	W 37-21
11/17	at Minnesota	W 41-34

All of the above information is mostly with starters Demonte Bolden, Rico McCoy, and Lucas Taylor (who will all be out) for the Vols and partially without P.J. Hill (who will play as the 2nd RB) for Wisconsin. Still Florida State was down 36 players yesterday and still made a game of it, so there's hope. Here's to even more hoping that John Chavis will have something schemed up and his players ready to stop the running game like he did for the Dawg- and Hawg-Whoopin's. And still more hope that Ainge's secret shoulder injury is better so that he can throw the ball down the field and not risk, oh, say a cornerback baiting him into throwing an interception for a touchdown on an out route.

I don't know about you, but I have resolved not to utter the phrase "SEC Speed" during the game thread. Yes, the SEC currently holds a perfect 2007 Bowl Season record, but it's not like the Big This-One-Goes-To-Eleven is a bunch of slugs or anything. And let's not jinx ourselves into becoming the only SEC team to lose a bowl this year, m'kay?

CT4UT and Old Smokey tie for the season's final Hail Mary Haiku with the following:

Outback Bartending

Young Vols shorthanded.
Is moonshine on Rocky Top
Stronger than Wiscy?
by CT4UT

Where's the Beef?

Phil cuts the CHEESE
while VOLS bag the Badgers
Smokey gets the BONE!!!
by old smokey

Leave your pre-, in-, and post-game thoughts below.

Go Vols!

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Let's GET IT ON!

Just a few minutes away from gametime! Somebody say WOOOO!

If I recall, wasn't the SEC 4-0 last year before the Vols and Hogs both lost on Jan 1 to...Big 10 teams?

I look for another nail-biter of a game today, but in the end, I think the Vols will pull it out. (Total, unabashed homerism, of course!)

by Aerobab on Jan 1, 2008 10:50 AM EST reply actions

Oh, 1 more thing

Gameday crew just picked Wisky. Good omen for us!

by Aerobab on Jan 1, 2008 10:55 AM EST up reply actions

Ai

If that's the case, we're set up the same way this year.

But there's hope!

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Jan 1, 2008 11:03 AM EST up reply actions

Here we go

Oh. They can kick it into the end zone. Not good.

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Jan 1, 2008 11:04 AM EST reply actions

Dude

So that's how Foster looks so slow but still gets around the corner.

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Jan 1, 2008 11:05 AM EST reply actions

Oh

It's a downfield pass! Woo! INcomplete, but woo!

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Jan 1, 2008 11:06 AM EST reply actions

Wow

What a horrible pass.

Rust? Hopefully?

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Jan 1, 2008 11:07 AM EST reply actions

Hopefully

But great punt coverage at least!

by Aerobab on Jan 1, 2008 11:09 AM EST up reply actions

8 yards on first carry

Not good.

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Jan 1, 2008 11:08 AM EST reply actions

X Sack

Woo. We need that.

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Jan 1, 2008 11:09 AM EST up reply actions

SAAAAAAAAAACK!!

XTFL!

by Aerobab on Jan 1, 2008 11:09 AM EST reply actions

Bad turns to good

Bad coverage, nice strip.

Berry caused that fumble.

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Jan 1, 2008 11:10 AM EST reply actions

Nice

I just commented to the wife that EB was due for a turnover. Maybe it's time to say that Josh Briscoe is due for a TD?!

by Aerobab on Jan 1, 2008 11:12 AM EST up reply actions

Yes.

Worth a try.

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Jan 1, 2008 11:16 AM EST up reply actions

Foster's going to fumble today

Swinging that thing. Trade off, I guess.

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Jan 1, 2008 11:14 AM EST reply actions

Ainge rusty

Not throwing well.

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Jan 1, 2008 11:15 AM EST reply actions

Not Rust

I think he's anxious. Throwing the ball VERY hard today for some reason. Shoulder and pinky must be doing fine!

by Aerobab on Jan 1, 2008 11:17 AM EST up reply actions

The Wild Vol

formation strikes again! Gerald Jones TD!

Still paging Mr. Lofton's jumper...

by Volorado on Jan 1, 2008 11:18 AM EST reply actions

TOUCHDOWN, TENNESSEE!

G. Jones runs it in from a few yards out on a designed QB draw. Excellent call (obviously)!

by Aerobab on Jan 1, 2008 11:18 AM EST reply actions

Awful

Where was the coverage? Nowhere.

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Jan 1, 2008 11:22 AM EST reply actions

Never seen that before

15 yard facemask on the kicker? Are you serious?

by Aerobab on Jan 1, 2008 11:23 AM EST reply actions

Nice break up by Vinson

Would have been better if he caught it, though, so I wish he wouldn't get so cocky afterwards.

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Jan 1, 2008 11:24 AM EST reply actions

TD negated by a penalty

If we hold, that could be huge.

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Jan 1, 2008 11:26 AM EST reply actions

Man, this is early

I'm in CST. It's 10:30 and the first quarter's almost over. Weird.

Still, Outback's looking good right now.

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Jan 1, 2008 11:27 AM EST reply actions

TI scores a TD, but Berry makes 'em pay for it

Chatting with Orson about five minutes ago, he said that Berry would kill somebody next series if he had to. He was close.

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Jan 1, 2008 11:31 AM EST reply actions

Tied up

Donnovan scampers for a Wisconsin TD. Sigh He paid dearly for it though.

by Aerobab on Jan 1, 2008 11:31 AM EST reply actions

Nice run

by Hardesty. We'll need him.

And cheap shot? Really?

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Jan 1, 2008 11:36 AM EST reply actions

Run, Run, Run!

Foster is making huge plays by himself. Pound it, boys!

by Aerobab on Jan 1, 2008 11:36 AM EST reply actions

Ainge

looks like he's beginning to settle in.

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Jan 1, 2008 11:37 AM EST reply actions

Just in time for trickeration

...and a turnover in the Orange Zone. Nice.

by Aerobab on Jan 1, 2008 11:39 AM EST up reply actions

Great

Fumble on a trick play. Argh.

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Jan 1, 2008 11:38 AM EST reply actions

More Berry, please

Lots more.

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Jan 1, 2008 11:39 AM EST reply actions

Don't worry

He's not leaving Raymond-James without at least another turnover and maybe a half-dozen bodybags.

by Aerobab on Jan 1, 2008 11:41 AM EST up reply actions

QB got nailed again

Who was that?

Ellix Wilson. Nice hit, but they converted and got a first down.

And then P.J. Hill sends a d-back flying 15 yards down field. Argh.

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Jan 1, 2008 11:41 AM EST reply actions

Hill

PJ is running downhill. Our D Line can't get off a block for their lives. 9 yard runs may become the norm if we can't figure out how to get off of blocks.

by Aerobab on Jan 1, 2008 11:47 AM EST reply actions

Second sack

This one by Ayers. Good, good, good. Keep hitting that guy.

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Jan 1, 2008 11:48 AM EST reply actions

cheep fn shots by vols

wow a face mask worth more than 15 yards

then the cheep shot in the end zone after the score on wis qtr back...wow how these vols learn there cheeps shots

by cheep shot vols on Jan 1, 2008 11:49 AM EST reply actions

No.

Not a cheap shot. Dude was just making a play. Refs would have called it if it was.

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Jan 1, 2008 12:00 PM EST up reply actions

Tennessee Football

No need to get fancy. Just run at em, and then let Ainge loose with some play action. Oh, and it's time to see the throwback to Foster on the fly play, isn't it?

by Aerobab on Jan 1, 2008 11:51 AM EST reply actions

Good things

happen when Gerald Jones gets the ball.

by wvvol on Jan 1, 2008 11:54 AM EST reply actions

Blocking on the other hand...

not so much.

by wvvol on Jan 1, 2008 11:56 AM EST up reply actions

tennessee change of play

change of play from sidelines?
does it really help?

by cheep shot vols on Jan 1, 2008 11:56 AM EST reply actions

Sometimes

Sometimes it allows the team to get into the right play. But if the defense adjust after they change, it's all for naught.

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Jan 1, 2008 12:05 PM EST up reply actions

I hate in-game interviews

Make that all caps.

I HATE IN-GAME INTERVIEWS!

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Jan 1, 2008 11:57 AM EST reply actions

keep showing that nasty shot after td

donovan is taking a beating

by cheep shot vols on Jan 1, 2008 12:05 PM EST reply actions

We're beating up

on the Wisky QB. So far, no impact. He's a tough kid.

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Jan 1, 2008 12:06 PM EST reply actions

MMA Reference

Chuck Lidell is a tough dude too, but that alone doesn't keep you from getting KTFO every now and then!

by Aerobab on Jan 1, 2008 12:09 PM EST up reply actions

Down the field

I love how we're throwing the ball down the field. Better late than never, I guess.

by wvvol on Jan 1, 2008 12:07 PM EST reply actions

Great Play!!

Beautiful catch!!

Conquest Chronicles

by Paragon SC on Jan 1, 2008 12:07 PM EST reply actions

TD UT!

Woo. Hello Ainge's shoulder! Missed you!

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Jan 1, 2008 12:08 PM EST reply actions

cheep fn shots by vols

a slide by donavan still gets a wrap to neck fn vols

by cheep shot vols on Jan 1, 2008 12:13 PM EST reply actions

Terrible Slide

I can understand why he always dives head-first: he doesn't know how to slide on his knees.

Unfortunate, but this injury was induced himself; not by a hit from the Vols.

by Aerobab on Jan 1, 2008 12:16 PM EST up reply actions

QB's out

Not on a hit, but on a bad slide in anticipation of a hit. Hope he's okay.

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Jan 1, 2008 12:13 PM EST reply actions

Didn't he take two steps with that ball?

Looks like a fumble to me.

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Jan 1, 2008 12:17 PM EST reply actions

Clearly a fumble

Unforunately it can't be reveiwed.

by Aerobab on Jan 1, 2008 12:20 PM EST up reply actions

Hey Joel

I know you really don't like to do it, but can you 'take some action' against "cheep shot vols"? I'm thinking his language is becoming a bit excessive, vowels used or not.

by Aerobab on Jan 1, 2008 12:19 PM EST reply actions

Agreed!

Get him outta here.

Still paging Mr. Lofton's jumper...

by Volorado on Jan 1, 2008 12:23 PM EST up reply actions

Very Nice!

great read by Ainge!

Conquest Chronicles

by Paragon SC on Jan 1, 2008 12:21 PM EST reply actions

Yup Yup

Excellent catch-n-run by Cottam! (Brad, I think?)

by Aerobab on Jan 1, 2008 12:29 PM EST up reply actions

Cheep Shot Vols

You are welcome here. But watch your language.

Obscenity will be deleted. Keep it up and you'll be banned.

Seriously, though, you're free to hang out and comment and even talk smack. Just watch the language and name-calling.

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Jan 1, 2008 12:21 PM EST reply actions

Look! It's tobaccy

Excellent! Nice shot of the dude eschewing his chew!

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Jan 1, 2008 12:28 PM EST reply actions

Prevent?

Are we in the John Chavis Prevent Defense already?

by wvvol on Jan 1, 2008 12:29 PM EST reply actions

We need to stop them here

If they score right before the half, that's momentum.

Who gets the ball first second half? Us?

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Jan 1, 2008 12:30 PM EST reply actions

Them

by Aerobab on Jan 1, 2008 12:32 PM EST up reply actions

Argh

TD, Wisky. Nice play.

We have 63 seconds. We can get at least 3, right?

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Jan 1, 2008 12:31 PM EST reply actions

HMMMMMM.........

somebody missed coverage there.

Conquest Chronicles

by Paragon SC on Jan 1, 2008 12:31 PM EST reply actions

Arrrrrg

Why was R. Ayers in zone coverage in the Red Zone? Needless TD.

by Aerobab on Jan 1, 2008 12:31 PM EST reply actions

Yeah

Well-designed play, I think. Isn't the weakside 'backer supposed to have that guy?

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Jan 1, 2008 12:35 PM EST up reply actions

Who Cares?

Know how Joel "HATES" in-game interviews? Well I'll raise him one...

I HATE camera shots of 'family' in the stands! I mean really, do we need to see Donnovan's mom and dad every 5 minutes?!?!

by Aerobab on Jan 1, 2008 12:34 PM EST reply actions

What a kick ...

UT needed something good to happen after that series.

A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan.

by Glenn Logan on Jan 1, 2008 12:36 PM EST reply actions

Hey, Tru

Thanks for joining in.

We squandered an opportunity. Hopefully, we'll come out and make the most of the second half.

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Jan 1, 2008 12:40 PM EST up reply actions

Just flipped over to the Cotton Bowl

Guess what I saw? An in-game, press-box interview while Arkansas was driving.

Ooh, black and white footage of Pat Summerall.

AARRGGHHHHH! STOP IT!

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Jan 1, 2008 12:39 PM EST reply actions

Oh stop it

We know you like it!

by Aerobab on Jan 1, 2008 12:46 PM EST up reply actions

tough qb

kinda reminds you of another tough qb in green bay.
we are comming back !!!!!!!!

by bleed badger red on Jan 1, 2008 12:42 PM EST reply actions

WOOO!

Always good to see opposition on here!

I'd love to see the start of a comeback by the Badgers...just be sure to not complete it!

by Aerobab on Jan 1, 2008 12:45 PM EST up reply actions

Hey, bleed badger red

Welcome! Are the Badgers a good second half team? We're not especially good in the second half.

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Jan 1, 2008 12:46 PM EST up reply actions

I beg to differ, sorta.

There's a caviat you forgot...We're not especially good in the second half when we played a good first half. Recriprcal is generaly true, too.

With that said, I think we played well enough in the 1st to totally stink in the 2nd.

by Aerobab on Jan 1, 2008 12:49 PM EST up reply actions

2nd half

yes and no,belima has not been behind much in his 2 years here 21 and 4 in those seasons most games have been blow outs kinda unfamilar to be behind

by bleed badger red on Jan 1, 2008 12:52 PM EST reply actions

stink?

for what it's worth I hope your right!!!!!!!!!

by bleed badger red on Jan 1, 2008 12:55 PM EST reply actions

Where he is?

It's not always a bad thing (see Reggie Nelson in last year's MNC game), but where has Heffney been thus far? I've yet to hear his name. Just means that the front 7 are taking care of biznass and few balls are going deep.

Also means that he's not missing tackles. :)

by Aerobab on Jan 1, 2008 1:10 PM EST reply actions

3rd and long...again

Couple yard gain on a screen pass to Foster. Punt. Sigh.

by Aerobab on Jan 1, 2008 1:11 PM EST reply actions

Warning

Full belly blogging ahead.

Defense puts together two good stops back to back. Offense must take advantage.

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Jan 1, 2008 1:16 PM EST reply actions

still in it

still only down 7

by bleed badger red on Jan 1, 2008 1:18 PM EST reply actions

Low kick

Bad coverage = good field position for Wisconsin.

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Jan 1, 2008 1:24 PM EST reply actions

puntfest

2nd half nothing but punts both team are playing poorly

by bleed badger red on Jan 1, 2008 1:25 PM EST reply actions

Yes, but . . .

. . . you're winning the field position battle.

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Jan 1, 2008 1:30 PM EST up reply actions

great

excellant punt coverage

by bleed badger red on Jan 1, 2008 1:31 PM EST reply actions

defence

tough d

by bleed badger red on Jan 1, 2008 1:32 PM EST reply actions

time of possession

Defense is looking worn down. Too many short offensive possessions.

by wvvol on Jan 1, 2008 1:40 PM EST reply actions

Agreed

Like we said earlier...the makings of a 2nd half toilet bowl-fest.

by Aerobab on Jan 1, 2008 1:42 PM EST up reply actions

warming up

here comes bucky Now this is Wisconsin style football

by bleed badger red on Jan 1, 2008 1:41 PM EST reply actions

Nice stop by the D

Hold them to a field goal.

Really, really need the offense to at least stay on the field for awhile now.

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Jan 1, 2008 1:43 PM EST reply actions

Bad 3rd Q

That was a 17 yard 3rd quarter for the Vols.

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Jan 1, 2008 1:45 PM EST up reply actions

Make that about 12 yards

after the fumble on the last play of the quarter.

by wvvol on Jan 1, 2008 1:46 PM EST up reply actions

Nope

Make that 11 yards, after the fumble.

by Aerobab on Jan 1, 2008 1:47 PM EST up reply actions

JINX!

by Aerobab on Jan 1, 2008 1:47 PM EST up reply actions

Oooh!

A positive play! And a first down!

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Jan 1, 2008 1:50 PM EST up reply actions

Jump?

Didn't they have a bleacher collapse at UW a few years ago?

by wvvol on Jan 1, 2008 1:50 PM EST reply actions

Fernando Valenzuela

Ainge looked like Fernando throwing the ball without looking where it was going.

by wvvol on Jan 1, 2008 1:52 PM EST reply actions

Weird

Is anybody else watching the game and listening to the radio broadcast at the same time? Sometimes the radio is dead on with the TV and others it's like 10 seconds behind.

by Aerobab on Jan 1, 2008 1:52 PM EST reply actions

I've done that before

Need Tivo to pause the t.v. and wait for audio to catch up. Still, it's like the delay changes.

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Jan 1, 2008 2:00 PM EST up reply actions

Good call on 4th & 3

Even better that it converted!!!

by Aerobab on Jan 1, 2008 1:55 PM EST reply actions

Good things

happen when Gerald Jones has the football.

by wvvol on Jan 1, 2008 1:55 PM EST reply actions

Confused about that last series

Could someone explain that mess?

by wvvol on Jan 1, 2008 1:57 PM EST reply actions

Simple

Miscommunication. Kills.

Blocked FG attempt. Some 14 play drive and zero points. Not. Good.

by Aerobab on Jan 1, 2008 1:59 PM EST up reply actions

Awful

Jones at QB three straight plays? Have him throw it once or else everyone knows he's running it.

Then a blocked FG. Worst end to a good drive. Ugh.

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Jan 1, 2008 1:58 PM EST reply actions

God bless them

but this team cannot do anything easy.

by wvvol on Jan 1, 2008 2:00 PM EST up reply actions

blocked

defence,what gives on the vol play calling? you were marching for 6 and then brain fade

by bleed badger red on Jan 1, 2008 1:59 PM EST reply actions

Yeah

Inexplicable.

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Jan 1, 2008 2:01 PM EST up reply actions

Last series...

Ladies and Gentlemen, Phillip Fulmer red zone...only need 4 for first and goal. Try to run two trick plays instead of sticking with the offense that led you 70 yrds already..

by jbragg on Jan 1, 2008 2:00 PM EST reply actions

Awful

Dude breaks a huge run. They're on the 18. With momentum. About to take the lead.

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Jan 1, 2008 2:04 PM EST reply actions

Until

4th and less than 2, and Wisconsin passes?!?! PJ Hill hasn't been stopped all day! Talk about dumb coaching by both teams.

WHAT A GAME!!

by Aerobab on Jan 1, 2008 2:08 PM EST up reply actions

Nice stop

Woo!!! Nailed the QB, everybody covered. Over on downs.

Woo again!

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Jan 1, 2008 2:07 PM EST reply actions

Inexplicable, Wisky style

No way we could have stopped a run for a first down. Yet, they try to throw. Must be contagious.

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Jan 1, 2008 2:08 PM EST up reply actions

I think Cut hacked into their headphones

and called that stupid play.

by wvvol on Jan 1, 2008 2:08 PM EST reply actions

Ha!

Funny!

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Jan 1, 2008 2:09 PM EST up reply actions

foolish

what kinda call is that.dumb calls on both teams

by bleed badger red on Jan 1, 2008 2:08 PM EST reply actions

welcome to the new bowl

the I forgot how to coach bowl

by bleed badger red on Jan 1, 2008 2:10 PM EST reply actions

LOL

The "No, You Win It" Bowl.

by wvvol on Jan 1, 2008 2:14 PM EST up reply actions

Huge 3rd down conversion . . . BUT . . .

Briscoe fumbles.

Or does he?

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Jan 1, 2008 2:12 PM EST reply actions

Huge replay review

I think he was out.

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Jan 1, 2008 2:13 PM EST up reply actions

fumble

wis recovers

by bleed badger red on Jan 1, 2008 2:13 PM EST reply actions

He didn't possess the ball

before going out of bounds. This has to be overturned.

by wvvol on Jan 1, 2008 2:13 PM EST reply actions

O. M. G.

Wacky season continues.

I think Briscoe's fumble will be overturned. He fumbled inbounds, but the ball was recovered out of bounds.

by Aerobab on Jan 1, 2008 2:14 PM EST reply actions

Woo

Reversed. Good call.

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Jan 1, 2008 2:18 PM EST reply actions

too bad

worth a shot

by bleed badger red on Jan 1, 2008 2:19 PM EST reply actions

Nervous?

Foster CAN'T fumble here (again), can he?

by Aerobab on Jan 1, 2008 2:19 PM EST reply actions

Long replay decision

should have helped the defense get a few more minutes of rest. Looks it's going to be on their shoulders.

by wvvol on Jan 1, 2008 2:21 PM EST reply actions

time

time for a dumb coaching move would be right inline with the rest of the game

by bleed badger red on Jan 1, 2008 2:21 PM EST reply actions

Yup

I'll second that!

by Aerobab on Jan 1, 2008 2:23 PM EST up reply actions

time

time for a dumb coaching move would be right inline with the rest of the game

by bleed badger red on Jan 1, 2008 2:22 PM EST reply actions

Do we go for the first down

or run it safely and punt, leaving them with less time?

This is The Papa. We run the ball and the clock. Then we play prevent defense and let them down the field. If they only needed a FG, they could win. Since they need a TD, I think running it's the right call.

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Jan 1, 2008 2:22 PM EST reply actions

sorry

sorry for the doubble post

by bleed badger red on Jan 1, 2008 2:23 PM EST reply actions

Fake punt

Just sayin'.

by wvvol on Jan 1, 2008 2:24 PM EST reply actions

last chance

88 yards to victory

by bleed badger red on Jan 1, 2008 2:25 PM EST reply actions

This is the game

Wisky needs to go 88 yards.

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Jan 1, 2008 2:26 PM EST reply actions

Excellent

Great punt by Colquit! Time for the prevent D! You know...the kind that prevents the win.

Or, it could work if Wisconsin keeps making 3 yard out routes!

by Aerobab on Jan 1, 2008 2:26 PM EST reply actions

Here comes the mustang!

Living dangerously again.

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Jan 1, 2008 2:27 PM EST reply actions

My epitaph

"His heart gave out watchin' the Vols try to hang on."

by wvvol on Jan 1, 2008 2:28 PM EST reply actions

what

what is happening?

by bleed badger red on Jan 1, 2008 2:30 PM EST reply actions

I'm not comfortable

Anyone else?

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Jan 1, 2008 2:30 PM EST reply actions

Me.

Not anymore though!!!! INTERCEPTION!!!

by Aerobab on Jan 1, 2008 2:32 PM EST up reply actions

I am now

God Bless Antonio Wardlow!

by wvvol on Jan 1, 2008 2:32 PM EST up reply actions

Wow

I think Tennessee got away with a late hit. Yep, they did.

by Aerobab on Jan 1, 2008 2:31 PM EST reply actions

Eric Berry

if only he could work his magic and get a pick...

Still paging Mr. Lofton's jumper...

by Volorado on Jan 1, 2008 2:31 PM EST reply actions

Yikes

Should have been a penalty, I think.

Now an extra five for them for free w/ no time.

Aiiiiiiiii!

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Jan 1, 2008 2:32 PM EST reply actions

ref

is it rubbing off on the refs

by bleed badger red on Jan 1, 2008 2:32 PM EST reply actions

YEAH!!!!!

WOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Interception Antonio Wardlow, my new favorite.

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Jan 1, 2008 2:33 PM EST reply actions

Wardlow makes big plays too

SWEET.... We won a bowl game... AMAZING!

Still paging Mr. Lofton's jumper...

by Volorado on Jan 1, 2008 2:35 PM EST up reply actions

good game

good game vols
thanks for the blog fun allin good fun

by bleed badger red on Jan 1, 2008 2:34 PM EST reply actions

Thanks bleed badger red

You have represented your fan base well. Great game.

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Jan 1, 2008 2:37 PM EST up reply actions

Congratulations

Well done, Vols!

A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan.

by Glenn Logan on Jan 1, 2008 2:35 PM EST reply actions

Congrats to the Vols!

10-3...quite impressive on the year.

Bleed Badger Red, thanks for joining us. What a well played game by both teams. Congrats again to the Volunteers!

by Aerobab on Jan 1, 2008 2:37 PM EST reply actions

by Joel Hollingsworth on Jan 1, 2008 2:53 PM EST up reply actions

Good Thing!

I thought you had become a believer! Good to see that your blind hatred still lingers.

Go Vols, and Go Phil 4EVA!!

by Aerobab on Jan 1, 2008 3:04 PM EST up reply actions

Initial Post Game Thoughts

I liked the random G. Jones @ QB plays. Didn't much care for the G. Jones @ QB for 3 straight plays.
Why did Ainge throw 40+ times again?
Why do we shy from the power run? Foster, only about 14 touches?
Eric Berry remains the man. I really think he's going to be Al Wilson-like in his leadership of the team. You hear of the All-Everything type players regularly, but rarely do you hear of the Elite players who make others better as well. EB is already one of the Elite.
Starting the season with a questionable D-line, mostly unproven LB corps, emaciated secondary, and a nobody WR corps, did anybody really think that 10-3 with a bowl win was attainable? Really?

by Aerobab on Jan 1, 2008 2:59 PM EST reply actions

Another

Danarius (sp?) Moore stepped up BIG in lieu of Lucas Taylor. Not sure of his numbers, but I recall at least a few drive-sustaining catches.
Did Austin Rodgers even play?

by Aerobab on Jan 1, 2008 3:07 PM EST up reply actions

i'll call him fat bastard whenever i please

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by OneNationUnderVols on Jan 1, 2008 3:00 PM EST reply actions

Just not here

Folks, say farewell to OneNationUnderVols, who has the distinction of becoming the very first (and hopefully the last) member banned from the RTT community.

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Jan 1, 2008 3:19 PM EST up reply actions