Tennessee Volunteers vs. Northern Illinois Huskies: open game thread
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 12:00 PM EDT
in Tennessee Volunteer Football
327 comments
Northern Illinois Huskies at Tennessee Volunteers, Oct 4, 2008 7:00 PM EDT
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October 4, 2008, 7:00 p.m. EST
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Northern Illinois visits Neyland Stadium as the Vols are trying to solve their offensive woes. Tennessee will try to reanimate the offense by starting QB Nick Stephens in place of Jonathan Crompton, who has been mistake-prone and wildly inaccurate during the Vols' miserable 1-3 start to the season.
birdjam wins this week's Hail Mary Haiku with the following:
“Northern Illinois,”
Hey, that is five syllables!
Haiku writes itself.by birdjam
Leave your pre-, in-, and post-game comments below.
Go Vols!
[Note by Joel, 10/04/08 9:04 PM EDT ] Because comments don't like tables:
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Halftime Stats
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3
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3
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4
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9
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| Total Yards |
82
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105
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| Passing |
54
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83
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| Rushing |
28
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22
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1
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0
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11:53
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18:07
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Is that CSTV internet radio pretty reliable?
I’m sick today and the only place to watch the game on PPV for free is a really smokey bar, which would wreak havoc with my cough.
"Florida didnt win their first SEC title until 1991 and now they think they invented football."
-Ron Zook
by rustytanton on Oct 4, 2008 12:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's worked for me in the past
But if I remember right, it might only work w/ Explorer and not Firefox.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fortunately,
there is an extension for Firefox that allows you to open up an IE tab within the Firefox window. That solves that problem pretty neatly.
It’s not available for Macs, though; you have to have IE on the computer for it to work.
by Hooper on Oct 4, 2008 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like it might work in Safari
Will check back later and let you know. I can also run IE6 with Crossover Office if that doesn’t work.
"Florida didnt win their first SEC title until 1991 and now they think they invented football."
-Ron Zook
by rustytanton on Oct 4, 2008 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's how I always listen
It’s not bad, but it does lag behind a little bit. So if I’m following the thread here and listening, I usually know what’s gonna happen before it happens….
by The Vol Abroad on Oct 4, 2008 5:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think the game is also scheduled to be available on ESPN360
At least he's better than Esteban Yan.
by jacksonian on Oct 4, 2008 12:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Arkansas Turnoverbacks
are living up to form. They could conceivably be leading Florida right now if their offense could hold onto the ball.
Or their special teams.
by Hooper on Oct 4, 2008 2:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of special teams:
Arkansas: muffed punt catch – turnover to Florida, who got a touchdown on a drive with about 60 yards worth of penalties against the Gators.
Florida: Brandon James kick return for TD called back for a block in the back. Irony is that the block had no effect on the play.
Florida: chip-shot FG attempt by Arkansas blocked by Florida
Yeah, special teams matter.
by Hooper on Oct 4, 2008 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
First Play from Scrimmage
Deep ball to Lucas Taylor, anybody?
by bobo_the_vol on Oct 4, 2008 4:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hello, all. goodbye, all.
off to find that bar with the game. wings and beer, mmmm. hopefully, no indigestion (from beer/wings or team performance). enjoy the game and GO VOLS!!!
whoshotwhointhewhatnow?
by thetennesseethumper on Oct 4, 2008 5:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Alabama plays down to the level of competition.
Blowouts vs. Clemson and Georgia, but a closer one against Tulane. (No explanation for Arky.)
So UT has a chance!!!
;-)
by Hooper on Oct 4, 2008 7:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So no scalping this evening, hooper?
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 7:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Teresa had extra expenses on her conference
Her roomie bailed on her, so I’m compensating.
by Hooper on Oct 4, 2008 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Looks even emptier than I thought it would.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 7:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Vol Network being selective in their stadium shots?
;-)
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You have the game on TV?
I’m being poor.
by Hooper on Oct 4, 2008 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Understood.
Agreed, but still flying blind.
by Hooper on Oct 4, 2008 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
In the one quick shot I saw
It looked like the upper deck beneath the skyboxes were closed. The rest looks very spotty.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Basilo was right
Crompton is not the first QB on the field. It’s the guy from NIU!
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 7:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
;-)
Doesn’t look like it. Marble slab, I’m guessing.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ooh, dog, I think you just named my halftime celebration.
Yummy!
by Hooper on Oct 4, 2008 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good news
They pass like we do. Or did, hopefully.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 7:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How does the defense look so far?
It sounds like they’re passing well.
by Hooper on Oct 4, 2008 7:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
1st look at Nick
Good luck, young man.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 7:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So tell me how Stephens looks.
Does he read through the progressions?
He’s got a reputation for taking chances: will he throw it away itf the pass isn’t there?
by Hooper on Oct 4, 2008 7:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Really nice 1st throw
Semi-deep. Crowd loves it.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mighta been too early for a checkdown.
That sounded like a swing pass.
by Hooper on Oct 4, 2008 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he was aggressive about it, though
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just saw something I didn't like
Foster, while in the huddle, looking at the JumboTron’s replay of his last run. Just a second, but sheesh.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 7:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gee. New QB. RB who doesn't run up the middle.
And it’s a handoff around the edge? Who’da guessed that?
by Hooper on Oct 4, 2008 7:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
PPV company
has some serious problems with out of phase audio. Like listening through a giant tube.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 7:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Foster caught from behind
Hardesty, no.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 7:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I got my oil changed today at Jiffy Lube.
They had a magazine on the waiting area table that had a quick Q/A with Fulmer. It was published preseason. He sidestepped every question in the article except about Foster, where he said expected Foster to break the rushing record early in the season.
by Hooper on Oct 4, 2008 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's more agile than he looks
;-)
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Incompletion
batted at LOS. DE not cut.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 7:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Caught
Fumble by Briscoe. Would have been a 1st down. 3 guys converged.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 7:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Here's hoping, I guess.
But it was a good pass, yes?
by Hooper on Oct 4, 2008 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ball was a bit behind and a bit high, but Briscoe made a nice attempt
He and defender both had hands on it, popped out.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
FSU beats Miami in a Monsoon. That is one nasty looking storm they have.
by Hooper on Oct 4, 2008 7:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Man, quiet
Sounds like being at the mall.
Just before it opens.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 7:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey, those mallwalkers can be quite rambunctious...
Go granny go!
by Hooper on Oct 4, 2008 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sack, Reveiz
98 had him first, but let him go.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 7:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wide shot
Those under the skybox sections look mostly empty. Rest really doesn’t look that bad now.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 7:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
A bit thin, maybe, but not actually sparse
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's about how things felt in K-Plains
The news reports said the ticket sales picked up today. Some even went to far as to say that only 4,000 tickets were left. (They obviously ignored the scalper counts.)
by Hooper on Oct 4, 2008 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not bad considering
PPV, NIU, 1-3 and all that.
Late hit, Bolden, on the QB. WR caught it, too. They look better than us. Much, so far.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow.
It sounds like the team isn’t ready for the game.
by Hooper on Oct 4, 2008 7:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
McCoy credited for the tackle
New strategy, dive and theaten mortal peril. QB hits the turf out of fear. Tackle without touch.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 7:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Other team hitting quick short passes
Sound familiar?
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 7:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
At least it was 3rd down and forced a FG attempt
In those situations, good.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know
We ought to do a study on the importance of fast starts this season with the new clock rules. Think AL. Think us.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 7:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Another drop, this one Warren
Perfect throw by Stephens.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 7:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
[sniff] He’s not going to get a whole lot of shots with the clock rules.
by Hooper on Oct 4, 2008 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
1st gunslinger sighting
No! Yes!
Covered, but quick, nice grab by Rogers on short slant.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 7:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Foster, got it, but close
Slow out of the backfield. Whew.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd like to see a long pass soon.
UNI has a much better chance if their defense doesn’t honor the deep pass.
by Hooper on Oct 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another decent throw to Rogers
Right flat. Short, but good.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 7:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Get some of those to Jones
And we’ve have some big plays. Rogers is tough, great hands, perfect possession guy. No wiggle, though.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Huge radio lag.
ESPN GameCast is updating before the radio even announces the play.
by Hooper on Oct 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Admiring VideoSeat's graphics
Also, one cool thing about PPVs is that they show close ups of the pregame w/ no graphics in the way.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 7:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That's good.
Do they also show the live game action without half the screen covered up by station banners? (I’m looking straight at you, FOX…)
by Hooper on Oct 4, 2008 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know
I love Foster, but he has unquantifiable opportunity cost associated with him.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 7:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Here's a question to help:
How well would other running backs do in place of Foster on the plays where he succeeds? If the answer is comparable, then the reward opportunity just isn’t there.
by Hooper on Oct 4, 2008 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm guessing
Several plays where the RB doesn’t get caught from behind. Several plays where there are another 10-20 yards after the corner that he doesn’t get. I think it’s huge.
Ask yourself this: does Foster get that TD at Auburn?
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They ripped that page out
after Britton’s first Florida game.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do they at least have
a punt return coverage scheme in the playbook? ;)
by Hooper on Oct 4, 2008 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know when you're so angry
that you grab too many pages trying to rip just one out?
Yeah. That.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ooh. Bad radio stat:
UT outscored in the 1st quarter 34-14 this year.
UT only scored in the 1st against UAB.
by Hooper on Oct 4, 2008 7:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That fast start post is beginning to look even better
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Time to let him loose
Let him start throwing mid to deep. Tell him to find Jones.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Works for me.
If UT supposedly has the better athletes, use them.
by Hooper on Oct 4, 2008 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is it bad
when WATE takes more time showing Carson-Newman highlights than talking about UT football?
by Hooper on Oct 4, 2008 7:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OHHHH
Berry pick! And you have to see the highlight of the end of that. HURDLE!
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 7:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hardesty the TB in the red zone
Nice run up the middle, but loses his footing on a cut.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 7:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And . . they take him out. G-Gun.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ooh. Quck slant to Jones
Bobbled, but caught.
Flag.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 7:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jones? "Covered up?" What does that mean?
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That means that there was a receiver farther outside on the formation up on the line of scrimmage.
So Jones should have lined up off of the line of scrimmage. The outer receiver “covers” the line.
by Hooper on Oct 4, 2008 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sack
That may actually be a good sign. Stephens had time, nobody open, tucked it and tried to run. Just couldn’t.
Bummer, but a good sign for Stephens.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 8:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I heard the fireworks, so I knew the figgie was good.
looooooooooooong before the radio call
by Hooper on Oct 4, 2008 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
penalty killed it
Hard to hold it against your best guy, I guess.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
except that it was a dumb penalty.
that’s a very fundamental rule as a slot receiver. always line up a yard or two back. always.
by Hooper on Oct 4, 2008 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was never taught that as a slot receiver
Then again I was never a slot receiver, so there you go.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
interesting history note
That’s why Jerry Rice could always run free. He lined up in the slot, so you couldn’t jam him at the line of scrimmage. That allowed him to outmaneuver the cover man (or find the hole in the zone coverage).
by Hooper on Oct 4, 2008 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pay Ryan just made a good point
Really frustrating that we’re doing as poorly as we are, when Stephens is playing really, really well.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 8:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
true.
I wonder if we’ll see Crompton in the game is Stephens keeps up like this.
by Hooper on Oct 4, 2008 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I never heard
What’s the plan? Did they intend to play him some?
Reveiz is having a fantastic game.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Frustrating has a waiting list this year
That item will have to take a number, we’ll call when we’re ready for it
by CornFromAJar on Oct 4, 2008 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Howdy!
You’re that guy that’s in every office who lurks and lurks and lurks, and then says the most important thing of the day.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have been accused of that
the truth is I lurk and lurk and never have anytime to say what i want to say
by CornFromAJar on Oct 4, 2008 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good news, bad news
Bad news: it’s just you and me.
Good news: we won’t need to post a second thread.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 8:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, you have admin privs, too
So I’m making you put up the second thread if we need it.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Late flag
Willingham called. Replay pending. Certainly didn’t look like anything live.
Uh, yeah. Okay.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 8:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Defensive penalties don't correlate well to wins/losses.
Offensive penalties correlate much better, so there’s that.
by Hooper on Oct 4, 2008 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Offensive penalties often end up killing drives.
On defense, a penalty might give a 1st down, but you still have a chance to make a stop. That’s why defenses can be more aggressive than offenses. You get a second chance on the drive.
by Hooper on Oct 4, 2008 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If I was running UNI's gameplan, I wouldn't scheme anything deep.
UT’s D allows too much short stuff to justify the risk of throwing into the real strength of the D.
by Hooper on Oct 4, 2008 8:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Isn’t that pretty much what Florida did to us? Just ground up our front 7?
That and put leprechauns in our backfield?
by CornFromAJar on Oct 4, 2008 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OOh!
Really nice diving pass break up by Berry.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 8:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Another drop. This one Jones. Behind him, but hit him in both hands.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 8:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They're not used to the ball coming AT them.
by Hooper on Oct 4, 2008 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I may be staying out of the coach argument,
but that doesn’t mean I can’t recognize problems on the field.
by Hooper on Oct 4, 2008 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice run, Foster
16 yards, up the middle. Well-blocked, a decent juke in the middle. Props to Foster.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 8:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
16 rushing yards there.
10 rushing yards all game before then.
by Hooper on Oct 4, 2008 8:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Incomplete on 3rd to Jones. Well-covered.
punt. A 3-3 tie to NIU at the half pending.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 8:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
check that
Blocked. Folks have been saying that.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
NIU disguised the coverage.
They know they have a 1st-time starter, so they’ve schemed things in to confuse Stephens.
by Hooper on Oct 4, 2008 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You have got to be kidding me.
….yeah, I got nothing.
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I will give my shirt for Tennessee today.
by Holly Anderson on Oct 4, 2008 8:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey, Holly
Yeah, you didn’t see that.
Because it didn’t happen.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just needed a quick refuge with friendly faces.
[sigh]
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I will give my shirt for Tennessee today.
by Holly Anderson on Oct 4, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You were practically jovial
last week despite what we all learned later was the afterburn of a heated exchange. Bravo to you.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, that was a special time.
This week is straight despair, lawya. I think I’ll need another quarter like this one before I can start laughing at the absurdity of it all.
(Note: this is in no way to be construed as an invitation for another quarter of Whatever This Is.)
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I will give my shirt for Tennessee today.
by Holly Anderson on Oct 4, 2008 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can we kill that silly punt formation now?
please?
by CornFromAJar on Oct 4, 2008 8:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd say we're looking at at least one additional failure
before it becomes critical enough to change. Tradition, you know.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
UT FOOTBALL:
PUTTING THE “SPECIAL” BACK IN SPECIAL TEAMS
[/angry caps-lock guy]
by Hooper on Oct 4, 2008 8:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice pursuit and persistance by McKenzie
Worked through his blocker, stuck on the juke, wrapped up for a sack.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 8:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WOW
I JUST REALIZED THAT I HAVE NEVER SEEN FULMER AND CHAVIS TOGETHER IN THE SAME TELEVISION FRAME.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Until then
It completely surprised me. Looked weird to see them talking for some reason.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's because talking means discussion.
And discussion means evaluation. There’s no film on the sideline for them to evaluate.
by Hooper on Oct 4, 2008 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hmmm
got a consipiracy theory post in you?
by Hooper on Oct 4, 2008 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If I could remember the name of that secret book in that movie
that they had a compulsion to go buy every time the signal was sent out, I’d make a joke. Instead, I’ll make an excuse involving my increasingly old and feeble mind.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Catcher in the Rye?
Mm. Doesn’t sound right.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Conspiracy Theory"
Mel Gibson. He (and others) had an unnatural compulsion every once in awhile to go to the bookstore and buy a certain classic novel. It’s how “they” kept track of “them.”
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah. Never saw it.
Not that that’s a surprise.
by Hooper on Oct 4, 2008 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Victory formation"
With a 3-3 tie against NIU at the half. Always a crowd favorite.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, at least they're honest:
ESPN has officially ended all attempts to hide its homerism. They just ran an “Ohio State Shout-Out” segment where Chris Carter (OSU alum) gave his “advice” to OSU. Sometimes I am really happy somebody invented the mute button.
by Hooper on Oct 4, 2008 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey, at this rate,
We’ll have just under 50 total plays in the game.
by Hooper on Oct 4, 2008 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh, my
More promo of the Perfection DVD.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's like the coin that Two-Face flips.
One side is all clean and shiny. That side means good things.
The other side…
by Hooper on Oct 4, 2008 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
One of those sorta-mutual-possession things where the defender comes down with better control. The official watches the two as they wrestle for the ball out of bounds until the defender ends up with it. Then he signals interception.
Weird moment, that.
by Hooper on Oct 4, 2008 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Moment of honesty:
I waffled on the UT-UNI game for most of the week before deciding I was paranoid; I then dropped 10 points on UT for the win (in the FunOfficePool pick). Now I’m wondering how paranoid I really was.
If UT happens to lose, I don’t wanna live in K-Plains for the next few days.
by Hooper on Oct 4, 2008 8:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Perfection DVD soundtrack
Has an improbably imperfect and hysterical defect in the soundtrack. It’s supposed to be a dramatic, soft piece. It wobbles. It’s funny.
Still, AL WILSON! ORDER NOW!
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe it’s a composer with a genius streak. Undercurrents of uncertainty?
by Hooper on Oct 4, 2008 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
99,539 announced attendance.
Does that look even close?
by Hooper on Oct 4, 2008 8:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OOOOOOH!
A completed downfield pass! Remember those? It’s like watching a duck drive a car!
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I will give my shirt for Tennessee today.
by Holly Anderson on Oct 4, 2008 8:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If I figure about 10 seconds of lag for the firework, the radio broadcast is probably behind by nearly 20 seconds.
by Hooper on Oct 4, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes.
And it almost missed.
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I will give my shirt for Tennessee today.
by Holly Anderson on Oct 4, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WE WILL FIELD GOAL YOU INTO SUBMISSION
you cannot resist
by CornFromAJar on Oct 4, 2008 8:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Late halftime stats, courtesy of GameTracker
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Halftime Stats
Score
3
3
1st Downs
4
9
Total Yards
82
105
Passing
54
83
Rushing
28
22
Turnovers
1
0
Possession
11:53
18:07
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by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 8:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just par for the course.
It’s a UT thing, this year.
by Hooper on Oct 4, 2008 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Imagine where we'd be if the QB play hadn't been an improvement.
by Hooper on Oct 4, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm just glad to see Creer and Hardesty with an inrceased role
er, what?
by CornFromAJar on Oct 4, 2008 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, no kidding
One attempt each? Opportunity cost, I’m telling you.
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by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Terrelle Pryor
is either not reading downfield well or is getting no help. His M.O. is to run around the backfield until Wisky finally sacks him.
by Hooper on Oct 4, 2008 8:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah!
Perfect bomb to Denarius Moore for a TD!
Woo!
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by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 8:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Can we just give Foster the requisite yards for the record,
you know, honoris causa? Then we can get the ball to other people?
by Hooper on Oct 4, 2008 8:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Again with the weirdness.
Fireworks before we’re back from the commercial break. Woo-hoo!!!!!1 TD UT!!1
by Hooper on Oct 4, 2008 8:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Now perhaps we shall see the Clawfense
Finally, we have something set up. What wrinkles of the setup?
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by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 8:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just gorgeous.
Hey, look! Football!
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by Holly Anderson on Oct 4, 2008 8:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How long has it been?
You’ve lost weight!
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by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Until Stephens struggles
Then we yank him, destroy his confidence, and end up in 2005.
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by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Definition of halftime at Neyland:
Defense goes in to the locker room, offense comes out.
by Hooper on Oct 4, 2008 9:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
UT has reason to be worried.
It’s a one-score game with 20 minutes of gametime left. However, UNI has run 49 offensive plays while UT has only run 29. Their defense will have absolutely no stamina issues, but UT may start getting gassed in as few as 5 more plays, especially if UT goes 3-and-out now.
by Hooper on Oct 4, 2008 9:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Another reason to be worried
We’re playing Northern Illinois in a competitive football game.
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by Holly Anderson on Oct 4, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
congrats to Vandy!
The best team in Tennessee!
by Hooper on Oct 4, 2008 9:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I love it.
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by Holly Anderson on Oct 4, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Argh
Stephens fumble in the pocket. Looked weird. Pressure came from No. 78’s guy. Yeah.
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by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 9:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Here's a question
He was on the right side. Was he a left tackle last year?
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by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I couldn't tell you.
But I’m guessing you’re right.
by Hooper on Oct 4, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We flip-flop linemen almost every play now
BECAUSE WE EMBRACE CONFUSION
by CornFromAJar on Oct 4, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait. WAIT.
The flipping line is supposed to confuse THE OTHER TEAM?
Do….do they know that?
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by Holly Anderson on Oct 4, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It says so right on the wristbands
but they’ve got on the wrong wristbands
by CornFromAJar on Oct 4, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love GameCast
It’s showing that sideline interference as a 74-yard penalty. Simple switch error in the logic, but it’s fun.
by Hooper on Oct 4, 2008 9:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That reminds me
I think Florida was 3rd and 74 at one point this afternoon.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, that was a little frustrating.
In one series, they ended up at 3rd and about 30. After punting on 4th, the returner promptly dropped the ball and Florida got it back. After backing up again with a slew of penalties, they had a running play run right through the line for a TD.
Egads, is Arkansas porous.
by Hooper on Oct 4, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Um . . .
. . . it’s a very good thing we hit that bomb, huh?
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by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Did you hear that
One single, solitary cheerleader:
“Come on, Big Orange!” Could you hear that at your house, hooper?
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by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 9:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe that'd explain the dogs
all of the dogs around here are going crazy. They must have heard.
by Hooper on Oct 4, 2008 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, something has to give you endorphines…
by Hooper on Oct 4, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And risk our 4th down conversion ranking?
No way. We have to salvage something!
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by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
second half TOP:
UNI 10:06
UT 5:33
Things aren’t looking good.
by Hooper on Oct 4, 2008 9:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
There appears to be zero focus on the sidelines
A couple of guys are hanging out, talking to the cop.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 9:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They're just good ole boys,
not a meanin’ no harm.
by Hooper on Oct 4, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice pressure on 3rd down
Middle screen was open, but pressure forced a bad throw.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 9:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think I may have just made up a new play
I have no idea what a middle screen is.
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by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BIIIIIG clock-keeping gaffe by Wisky
They had one TO left (1st half) and hit a beautiful pass for a 1st at the OSU 3 yard line with 5 seconds left. If they use the TO, they get one pass into the end zone before kicking a figgie. Instead, they spike the ball – losing one second. Now they have to kick the figgie – that one second cost them a chance at a pass.
by Hooper on Oct 4, 2008 9:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wake up call
Are we really ahead by four points with 12:05 left in the 4th quarter?
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by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 9:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Foster's favorite play
And he stiff-armed two guys back-to-back. Nice run for 10.
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by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We're to the 20
Should be interesting to see if the coaches agree with the no-Foster after the 20s meme.
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by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 9:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nope, and it's a good thing
Foster to the 11. Left side this time.
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by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
When's the last time before this year you felt trepidation in the red zone?
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by Holly Anderson on Oct 4, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
2005?
I wasn’t here then, so I’m asking.
by Hooper on Oct 4, 2008 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not even then, I don't think
There were errors in the red zone back then, but not in such concentrated amounts as the beginning of this season.
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by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The only ones I remember
Are Foster’s fumble at the goal line against South Carolina and Corey Anderson’s fumble through the back of the end zone against Alabama.
Ainge’s INT for six in the danger zone.
Anyone remember others?
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by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dont even remind me of Corey Anderson.
That was painful.
by ChattVol on Oct 4, 2008 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree
Lots of swing plays breaking bad, but not just BAD BAD BADNESS like we’re seeing this year.
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by Holly Anderson on Oct 4, 2008 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I missed the good 'ol days
when it was called the orange zone. Where did you go yellow zone?
by ChattVol on Oct 4, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry I'm late,
but it doesn’t look like I missed much.
by ChattVol on Oct 4, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So...
Vandy won again.
Alabama beat Kentucky, but only with the same fortune that Auburn had in beating Tennessee.
Florida.
Georgia.
South Carolina.
….Are we really fighting with South Carolina for last place in the division?
by Hooper on Oct 4, 2008 9:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe not.
South Carolina has an SEC win under their belts.
by ChattVol on Oct 4, 2008 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
As bizarre as it sounds
I think that may actually be correct.
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by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow.
Sack in the red zone, missed FG. Still up by only four.
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by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 9:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
One more pass completion, please.
That’d give me one more point.
by Hooper on Oct 4, 2008 9:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And back to Foster
Sigh. Not to be overly negative or repetitive, but another of our problems is that Foster is good.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 9:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Better late than never
How’s Stephens looked?
Deferring is for p_ssies. Make a decision!
by wvvol on Oct 4, 2008 9:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good early
Not as good late. Better than Crompton, though, I’d say.
Welcome.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Factor in that he split reps through the week,
and it sounds like an upgrade.
by Hooper on Oct 4, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Officials disagree
on whether Rogers caught that or not.
Replay says no. Looks like a bounce to me.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 9:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Has UT ever won a game with Thomas Ritter as the referee?
I can’t remember.
Deferring is for p_ssies. Make a decision!
by wvvol on Oct 4, 2008 9:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If UNI scores a TD, the game is over.
Unless the score happens really really really really quickly, the clock will be too far gone.
by Hooper on Oct 4, 2008 9:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That was a weird time for a timeout.
UNI better go for the 4th. Without timeouts, UT can kill the clock. (For all intents and purposes.)
by Hooper on Oct 4, 2008 9:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thank you hooper
for correct form. I’ve seen “intensive purposes” recently. Not that it matters. It’s the only positive thing I can come up with right now.
by ChattVol on Oct 4, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
punts hang in the air longer than FG attempts.
Though the extra 3 points would help, the odds are slightly better on returning a kickoff for a TD than a desperation from the 20 or farther.
by Hooper on Oct 4, 2008 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just how much of a bummer is it
that we’re talking about how to use up the rest of the clock and get out of there with a win. Against Northern Illinois.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 10:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yay!
We can’t even kill the clock with the new rules!
by Hooper on Oct 4, 2008 10:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hmm...
maybe this is why Cutcliffe would tell Ainge to pass after 1.5 seconds.
by Hooper on Oct 4, 2008 10:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ha!
We almost got a TD on their desperation multiple-lateral play.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 10:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Been a pleasure, gentlemen.
(except for the football)
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by Holly Anderson on Oct 4, 2008 10:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Um, Georgia looks scary, huh?
Try not to think about that, too.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 10:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Later, y'all
I’m up at 4:15 for a horse show, so no post-game ramblings and perhaps no full-length post-game tomorrow, either.
Have a great Sunday.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Oct 4, 2008 10:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Giddyup!
Deferring is for p_ssies. Make a decision!
by wvvol on Oct 4, 2008 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alright.
Howzabout we take the weekend off for the postgame thread?
I somehow doubt it’ll be missed this once.
by Hooper on Oct 4, 2008 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Enough has already been said.
Take a much deserved break.
by ChattVol on Oct 4, 2008 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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