Tennessee Volunteers at Vanderbilt Commodores: 2nd half game thread
by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 22, 2008 2:07 PM EST
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Halftime Stats
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| Score |
20
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0
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| 1st Downs |
8
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3
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| Total Yards |
122
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25
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| Passing |
12
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22
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| Rushing |
110
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3
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| Turnovers forced |
4
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1
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| Possession |
16:46
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13:14
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Not sure, actually
Just pulled the stats from GameTracker.
Go Vols!
by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 22, 2008 2:20 PM EST up reply actions
Oh, I see
That fumble forced was not “recovered,” so it’s just three.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 22, 2008 2:22 PM EST up reply actions
Chris Peterson or Mike Leach? Whose better? Could either one coach up this offense?
Does Hamilton have the guts to make a hire like that?
Hamilton...
I am scared to death he will hire a Kelly or a guy like him. We need someone with proven EXPLOSIVENESS!
Leach. Leach. Yes.
Hope so. But we’ll have to trust him whatever choice he makes, that he made it b/c he considered all of the right factors and did what he thought was best. I just hope, based on what I think I know, that it’s Leach.
Go Vols!
by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 22, 2008 2:19 PM EST up reply actions
Is John Chavis auditioning, as well?
Chris Low said he is using an “array of different looks and blitzes.”
People like to pin the UCLA loss on the defense, but the defense gave us 7 interceptions, and we still lost. I’m not sure how that is the defense’s fault. We should have at least gotten 21 points (3 × 7) off of those interceptions.
I really wouldn’t mind if John Chavis stuck around.
Slacking Zones Killed us...
Chavis D did great in that first half but UCLA adjusted in the second and Chavis kept the scheme the same… It was heartbreaking to watch.
You're such a stickler for accuracy
;-)
Go Vols!
by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 22, 2008 2:22 PM EST up reply actions
Not really. BUT
EB would have had 2 more and no way he doesn’t return one for a TD so we would have won for sure. Or something like that.
Hope Vandy doesn't get pass happy
I can’t take another Mustang Meltdown
Uh, yeah
Noticing that. Sheesh.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 22, 2008 2:24 PM EST up reply actions
Tennessee's defense is so good
When they get a pick, they turn into a quality offense. You might be right – John’s auditioning.
by tennesseetarheel on Nov 22, 2008 2:24 PM EST reply actions
Hey, tennesseetarheel
Welcome. I think you’re right. Our defense may have been our best offense this year.
Go Vols!
by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 22, 2008 2:25 PM EST up reply actions
Whoever made the comment
about our DBs looking frustrated after each play without a pick is spot on. You have to admire that.
The Berry INT return yard record watch is officially ON, btw.
IIRC, he now has 487. Buckley had 501 in his career.
15 to go for solo first place!
Excellent
Could happen at any time.
Go Vols!
by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 22, 2008 2:27 PM EST up reply actions
Got a link to it?
I’m not doubting, but I like to have references when I write on things like that.
by David Hooper on Nov 22, 2008 2:37 PM EST up reply actions
Haven't followed the link yet
But if that’s right, you’ve just fact-checked the official UT site, so kudos to you.
Go Vols!
by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 22, 2008 2:42 PM EST up reply actions
Thanks.
I see the problem. He’s D-II. That’s why everybody reports Buckley’s number.
But again, thanks.
by David Hooper on Nov 22, 2008 2:48 PM EST up reply actions
That FG at the end of the first half is why I'm glad Fulmer and this crew is gone.
10 seconds and you don’t have a play to try to score a TD? 20 points is not much better than 17. 3 TDs still catches you. Goodbye, sirs!
Let me know if you're ever in K-Vegas
I get very curious to meet you, sometimes.
(But not in that creepy stalker sort of way, natch. I’m thinking cup of coffee at a Cracker Barrel or something.)
by David Hooper on Nov 22, 2008 2:29 PM EST up reply actions
North Carolina
Down by 14 late in the 3rd to North Carolina State.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 22, 2008 2:33 PM EST reply actions
So
Do we run Creer or do we revert to our old ways?
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 22, 2008 2:34 PM EST reply actions
Hmm
Okay. A mixture of both. Run Creer . . . and get nothing. Call it a compromise.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 22, 2008 2:34 PM EST up reply actions
Oh
That G-Gun play would have been quite good if Cooper hadn’t fallen down.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 22, 2008 2:35 PM EST reply actions
Hey, thought to the future for you all:
The Kentucky game will not only be Fulmer Day, it’ll be Senior Day.
Let your imagination run on that one.
Argh!
At least we got the time out, but man that was close.
Go Vols!
by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 22, 2008 2:36 PM EST reply actions
Yes
It’s the beginnings of mutiny.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 22, 2008 2:37 PM EST up reply actions
How good is the SEC Championship Game going to be?
I think it’s quite possibly a blowout by the Gators.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 22, 2008 2:40 PM EST reply actions
I got the same feeling
An underestimated Ole miss gave the Gators the wakeup they needed. They’ve been playing consistently better than Bama the past weeks
"I' m not from England but my money still comes in pounds"
Could we please, please, please
Have a non-QB lining up as QB throw the ball deep? Please?
Go Vols!
by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 22, 2008 2:41 PM EST reply actions
LOL at the daves calling our d
exotic . . .
"I' m not from England but my money still comes in pounds"
You know
When you use five QBs, you’re just asking for 5 years’ worth of rookie QB mistakes. Everybody has to learn their own lesson, no?
Go Vols!
by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 22, 2008 2:51 PM EST reply actions
Ok, I just thought of a new reason to have Leach as a coach.
Pirates vs. Commodores.
by David Hooper on Nov 22, 2008 2:51 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
So does Coleman stay in
next series, given that Crompton stayed in after his pick?
"I' m not from England but my money still comes in pounds"
Are you kidding?
That’s one mistake. Mistakes mean benching.
So the answer is obviously . . .
. . . who knows?
Go Vols!
by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 22, 2008 2:52 PM EST up reply actions
Nice sign
Tennessee’s record = Vandy’s average GPA. Funny.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 22, 2008 2:53 PM EST reply actions
Duh, duh, duh
Please do not run the X-gun any more unless you’re going to pass. No more.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 22, 2008 2:55 PM EST reply actions
OK, so even the best playmaker in college football
can’t run when the world knows you’re going to run.
Duh, duh. Ugh. Gritting teeth.
Go Vols!
by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 22, 2008 2:56 PM EST reply actions
He did LOSE on that one
Let him pass indeed
The thing is, the offensive coaches know all this.
They know that an obvious run play is going to be at a serious disadvantage. I have no idea what’s holding them back from throwing the pass. Even an intentional throwaway helps keep the defense honest and is no worse.
Yeah but you risk an interception run back for a… oh, oh, yeah.
by CornFromAJar on Nov 22, 2008 2:58 PM EST up reply actions
I was thinking "17th row in the stands" throwaway.
Just anything that says we might pass. Even if it’s a bluff.
by David Hooper on Nov 22, 2008 3:02 PM EST up reply actions
They're going to run it
and fail to the point where the defense will have to expect a pass.
Go Vols!
by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 22, 2008 3:03 PM EST up reply actions
It's amazing
I was ready for this game at the beginning just to be a way to spend the day. No real chance of winning. Then, hope in the first half. Now, back to dashing those hopes. Seriously, what can they be thinking?
Go Vols!
by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 22, 2008 2:58 PM EST up reply actions
That's what's frustrating
Fulmer was right – they didn’t just get stupid . . . but what the heck is going on – there is just no continuity and no faith in a leader on our offense
"I' m not from England but my money still comes in pounds"
ha
You know, that would have actually worked better, I think.
Go Vols!
by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 22, 2008 2:58 PM EST up reply actions
Shotgun with Berry or Jones and 5 wide...
Then they just run away from defenders and throw it as far as they can…
Did you see that?
Is one of the Vandy signals “gag me”? The guy stuck his tongue out and jabbed his finger toward his mouth. What play could that be?
;-)
Go Vols!
by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 22, 2008 3:05 PM EST reply actions
Almost as good as
our O-Line cuppage signal.
I know it sounds crazy, but
I think we can use the most clock with 3 kneel downs and a shanked punt that rolls 30 yards.
LOL
In all seriousness, you can run about 3 minutes off with a 3-and-out.
by David Hooper on Nov 22, 2008 3:14 PM EST up reply actions
Another local commercial
Some car place’s Red Tag event. Tagline: “See some red, save some green.”
Works for our season, too, no?
Go Vols!
by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 22, 2008 3:11 PM EST reply actions
Manage the clock....
Time to keep it on the ground and eat the those carryover minutes!
by tennesseetarheel on Nov 22, 2008 3:13 PM EST reply actions
Crompton working his magic
Creer looks solid all day and now this
Apologies to wvvol
I’ve been taking your “three kneel downs and a shanked punt” as sarcasm. It’s not, is it? It’s actually our best offensive plan? Wow.
Go Vols!
by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 22, 2008 3:15 PM EST reply actions
Nice sack
by Williams. Good time for it, too.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 22, 2008 3:18 PM EST reply actions
Could someone
get the sawdust out of this guy’s veins? He’s been talking about it all year. He’s lucky to still be alive
lol
Was thinking about making a joke about that, too.
Go Vols!
by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 22, 2008 3:22 PM EST up reply actions
Not much time left in the quarter
..put the defense on both sides of the ball! (no offense, boys)
by tennesseetarheel on Nov 22, 2008 3:22 PM EST reply actions
Clogging runs deep
in these hills.
Go Vols!
by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 22, 2008 3:23 PM EST up reply actions
Yes
We’ve got ourselves a herd of ’em.
Go Vols!
by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 22, 2008 3:25 PM EST up reply actions
"first impact this game"
At what point in the season did he have any impact….besides fumbles?
I'm thinking
3 kneel downs and a shanked punt.
It's from Nashville.
Why so interested in where’s this from?
;-)
by David Hooper on Nov 22, 2008 3:27 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
crompton breathed on him
whoshotwhointhewhatnow?
by thetennesseethumper on Nov 22, 2008 3:28 PM EST up reply actions
why?
fumbling a grenade hand -off?
whoshotwhointhewhatnow?
by thetennesseethumper on Nov 22, 2008 3:31 PM EST up reply actions
Stay behind if you can.
20-0 was much more pleasant.
by David Hooper on Nov 22, 2008 3:29 PM EST up reply actions
Okay, we're up 20-10 with 6:00 left
Who thinks we’re going to win?
Go Vols!
by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 22, 2008 3:30 PM EST reply actions
Dave is giggling
At Dave. Along with Dave.
Go Vols!
by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 22, 2008 3:31 PM EST reply actions
Yeah
I think we’re going to win.
Go Vols!
by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 22, 2008 3:35 PM EST up reply actions
so
we put in crompton. hmm…
whoshotwhointhewhatnow?
by thetennesseethumper on Nov 22, 2008 3:36 PM EST up reply actions
I think we can credit Ayers with that.
Willingham slipped. If that ball comes out on time and where it’s supposed to be, that’s a first down, if not 6.
I was thinking earlier how I couldn't believe we weren't bowl eligible
Then I watched the 3rd quarter, and was reminded exactly why we weren’t.
Not throttling it down
Turning it off.
Go Vols!
by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 22, 2008 3:39 PM EST reply actions
33% of our passes were interceptions this half
What is the percentage for the first half? Should be about the same.
whoa fella
clock not at 0:00
whoshotwhointhewhatnow?
by thetennesseethumper on Nov 22, 2008 3:40 PM EST up reply actions
WOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WE’RE GOING TO BEAT VANDERBILT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
1111111111111!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The game isn't over
don’t underestimate the incompetence of this team
"I' m not from England but my money still comes in pounds"
scary, but probably true
whoshotwhointhewhatnow?
by thetennesseethumper on Nov 22, 2008 3:44 PM EST up reply actions
3 words
jim
bob
cooter
whoshotwhointhewhatnow?
by thetennesseethumper on Nov 22, 2008 3:42 PM EST up reply actions
Game
We won. That’s good.
Been fun, y’all. Hope to see a bunch of you at 8:00 for the Texas Tech-Oklahoma thread.
Yarr.
Go Vols!
by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 22, 2008 3:45 PM EST reply actions
Eh?
The Feel-better-about-being-a-Vol-through-other’s-misery Bowl?
by David Hooper on Nov 22, 2008 3:46 PM EST up reply actions
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