Tennessee Volunteers vs. Wyoming Cowboys: open game thread
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thetennesseethumper wins this week's Hail Mary Haiku with the following:
a legend’s time passed
the Vols have known few greater
we will miss you, Coach
Leave your pre-, in-, and post-game comments below.
Go Vols!
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Wyoming in a rout?
Hooper, is that you?
by Chris Pendley on Nov 8, 2008 11:58 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
Confession time:
Who actually is getting this game on PPV? I’m listening online, but I’m trying to figure out who’s not on a delay this time around.
Me
Yep. Me. I’m watching on PPV.
Go Vols!
by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 8, 2008 12:58 PM EST up reply actions
Well, that's one
Assuming Directv actually . . . oh, wait. There it is. They actually put it through. Amazing.
Go Vols!
by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 8, 2008 1:00 PM EST up reply actions
Hey, if nobody watches the game it doesn't actually take up any bandwidth
There are enough randomly entertaining games on to keep my eyes entertained, at least.
by Chris Pendley on Nov 8, 2008 1:01 PM EST up reply actions
Got it on GamePlan.
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I will give my shirt for Tennessee today.
by Holly Anderson on Nov 8, 2008 1:10 PM EST up reply actions
I had no idea.
That’s what, 3 defensive TDs and a couple of field goals, right?
by Chris Pendley on Nov 8, 2008 12:49 PM EST up reply actions
Heavy winds today
Sounds like a great reason to keep the ball on the ground. Wonder if this’ll only be a 2 1/2 hour game.
Creer is the starter?
Playing for the future, or did Arian Foster do something wrong? No fumble jokes please :)
Hey, I've got a great idea
Now that the season’s a total wash, why don’t we try something that might actually work like starting Lennon Creer!
What’s that? We ARE?
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Well there you go.
Thigh bruise.
Go Vols!
by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 8, 2008 1:11 PM EST up reply actions
Foster's not in pads
This may not be the brilliant flash of insight we thought it was at first.
by Chris Pendley on Nov 8, 2008 1:10 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
....oh, Foster has a thigh bruise. Of course.
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by Holly Anderson on Nov 8, 2008 1:11 PM EST up reply actions
Baaaaad.
Followed by a penalty on the kick! There’s the Vols we know and love (NO MATTER WHAT, DAMMIT).
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by Holly Anderson on Nov 8, 2008 1:13 PM EST up reply actions
Crap stephens
We have more batted balls than anyone else.
Someone who knows more than me:
Who is to blame for this (usually)… the O-Line or the QB?
I think that that one
was both. He was in the QB’s face, I think, so (1) he shouldn’t have been there, and (2) Stephens shouldn’t have thrown it right into his extended hands.
If it’s at the line, I think that’s the line’s fault primarily.
Go Vols!
by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 8, 2008 1:14 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
It depends
The O-line needs to make sure the D-line isn’t in a position to bat the ball down, and the QB needs to get it to a spot where the D-line can’t get a hand on it.
by Chris Pendley on Nov 8, 2008 1:14 PM EST up reply actions
hooper denies any knowledge of anyone picking Wyoming in a rout. He may be kicking himself now, though, after that WY pick and subsequent TD.
Go Vols!
by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 8, 2008 1:13 PM EST reply actions
Fitting, somehow.
I don’t believe him, for the record. :)
by Chris Pendley on Nov 8, 2008 1:13 PM EST up reply actions
Well
Now we at least get to see Nicky-Steve react to a mistake. Shake it off, kiddo.
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by Holly Anderson on Nov 8, 2008 1:15 PM EST up reply actions
Thankfully, no.
But now Massaquoi is teaching our RBs, it seems.
by Chris Pendley on Nov 8, 2008 1:17 PM EST up reply actions
Either that, or...
…we get to see J-Cromp in the next series. Or did NS actually try to make a play?
It
It will be interesting to see how UT fares with having 1 back in for the entire game. I’m sure Poole will come in some, but for the most part we will be riding Creer.
Maybe it will allow the back and the O-line to develop a rhythm? Maybe not.
True
That will be interesting to watch.
Go Vols!
by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 8, 2008 1:19 PM EST up reply actions
Is Hardesty hurt?
I missed it if that’s the case.
by Chris Pendley on Nov 8, 2008 1:20 PM EST up reply actions
Broken leg
The actual diagnosis is more specific (and less scary sounding) than that, but I can’t remember the details at the moment.
stress fracture?
Does that sound right?
Go Vols!
by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 8, 2008 1:21 PM EST up reply actions
hooper
just sent a pic with him in his half-n-half. That man is seriously conflicted. If I knew how to post it from my phone, I would. Instead, you’ll just have to trust me — it’s disturbing.
Go Vols!
by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 8, 2008 1:21 PM EST reply actions
That man
Is blinding everyone within four sections of him. That may be a good thing.
by Chris Pendley on Nov 8, 2008 1:22 PM EST up reply actions
yep
He also estimates the crowd at “70k-ish.”
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 8, 2008 1:23 PM EST up reply actions
Ow.
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by Holly Anderson on Nov 8, 2008 1:24 PM EST up reply actions
That's too bad
I really should be there, but I just have too much to do this weekend. I’m a sorry excuse for a fan/student. This is my first game to miss all season though, so I’ll make myself feel better with that.
Wow
Nothing but green in that shot. Nothing.
Go Vols!
by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 8, 2008 1:26 PM EST reply actions
The field
I forget that many aren’t watching. Stephens and the receiver miscommunicated, and the camera angle followed the football to nowhere. No people on the t.v. at all — just green field. Ball to nowhere.
Go Vols!
by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 8, 2008 1:28 PM EST up reply actions
he's our best player. he can catch and tackle; sometimes.
he’s their punter
sounds like a guy
from Wyoming. Hero of some western novel or something.
Go Vols!
by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 8, 2008 1:33 PM EST up reply actions
and the commentator
criticizes our first first down! Mostly cloudy.
Go Vols!
by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 8, 2008 1:34 PM EST up reply actions
He said that the RB . . .
. . . should not have spun at the line of scrimmage on a short-yardage attempt for 1st down. He’s probably right about that generally, but hey, 1st down!
Go Vols!
by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 8, 2008 1:39 PM EST up reply actions
By the way
For those of you not watching — it might sound like Poole’s running much better than Creer, but to me it looked more like better blocking.
Those watching, agree or disagree?
Go Vols!
by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 8, 2008 1:41 PM EST reply actions
Poole Looks Good
Yeah I think Poole looks a little better, but the blocking is a lot better today. My question is where is Clawson’s offense!? We haven’t really seen it all year, but I figured maybe we would today with Fulmer leaving and all. I don’t know about anyone else, but I don’t see anything new and improved at all…
What happened to our defense?
Morley that important? Stressful week? Wyoming has a better offense than every SEC team we’ve played?
Fulmer is barking at the offense
Getting ’em fired up. Or trying.
Go Vols!
by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 8, 2008 1:49 PM EST reply actions
Offense
This offense, or “Clawfense”, is completely the most aweful thing I have ever seen! I am so glad we won’t have to watch this load of crap next year! Clawson will be off the FBS map because he definately deosn’t belong. This is terrible!!
Go Vols!
Go Dolphins!
Tod Brewster...?
So I am watching Michigan and Minnesota and I am not on board with Brewster at all. Game Day said that he was on Hamilton’s list…
With ya
Didn’t really see anything special when I was watching, either.
Go Vols!
by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 8, 2008 1:53 PM EST up reply actions
My money's on Coleman
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by Holly Anderson on Nov 8, 2008 1:53 PM EST up reply actions
Yes, you did
Perhaps we could convince ourselves they’re saying “Poole”?
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 8, 2008 1:57 PM EST up reply actions
Fulmer
is trying to rally the troops. Gathered them all together, encouraging them. He’s trying.
Go Vols!
by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 8, 2008 1:54 PM EST reply actions
I just texted him
to ask if it was too late to make his jersey 3/4-1/4.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 8, 2008 1:55 PM EST up reply actions
Um . . .
Guessing “not good.”
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 8, 2008 1:56 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
On the season, to date...
7 INT — 6 TD.
by Aerobab on Nov 8, 2008 1:58 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Ha. Rec'd.
Cannons... fire them.
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[nerd alert]
You may find the meaning of the actual song germane to our situation.
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by Holly Anderson on Nov 8, 2008 1:57 PM EST up reply actions
funny
I was just thinkign the same thing.
Go Vols!
by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 8, 2008 1:58 PM EST up reply actions
post-game idea incubator!
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 8, 2008 1:58 PM EST up reply actions
Losing my timing this late in my career...
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I will give my shirt for Tennessee today.
by Holly Anderson on Nov 8, 2008 1:59 PM EST up reply actions
Or rather, "Don't you love farce?"
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by Holly Anderson on Nov 8, 2008 2:00 PM EST up reply actions
may the farce be with you
Go Vols!
by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 8, 2008 2:01 PM EST up reply actions
I'm losing my timing as well!
;-)
Go Vols!
by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 8, 2008 2:08 PM EST up reply actions
How about some Bennie Hill music, too?
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Crompton threw it in the dirt?
What? That doesn’t sound like him at all.
I wish the crowd wouldn’t boo though.
Play of the game, right there
Over 50 yard punt, downed at the one. Perfectly played by Moore.
Go Vols!
by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 8, 2008 2:02 PM EST reply actions
Holy crap.
Britton Colquitt is our best offensive player.
Excuse me... waiter? Yeah, uh... where's that Wishbone I ordered? Is it ready yet?
by XRayVol on Nov 8, 2008 2:02 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Second that.
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by Holly Anderson on Nov 8, 2008 2:03 PM EST up reply actions
Maybe Coleman
What are Stephens’ stats? A fumble and 2 INTs? We’re comparing rotten apples to rotten oranges here.
Go Vols!
by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 8, 2008 2:07 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, and since you're using math
let me give you, and Wyoming, a +1!
Go Vols!
by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 8, 2008 2:11 PM EST up reply actions
Not what I was expecting
But we are fortunate to be down by only that, the way this game has gone so far.
Holy cow
I’ve been cruising the season stats for the team and just saw this nugget for 1st quarter scoring:
UT: 17
Opp: 70
To make matters worse
We usually receive the ball to start the 2nd half. We were outscored today in the first half, and we had the ball first.
Not good.
That's hardly a nugget
More like a . . . well, you know.
Go Vols!
by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 8, 2008 2:13 PM EST reply actions
There's others
Just the tip of the iceburg, my friend. Check this:
Fumbles / Fumbles lost
UT: 13 / 8
Opp: 6 / 1
Seriously now
What do you think that locker room could be like right now? They have to be just completely shocked, defeated. So, so sad.
Go Vols!
by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 8, 2008 2:16 PM EST reply actions
I cannot imagine
but my heart is breaking for those boys.
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by Holly Anderson on Nov 8, 2008 2:19 PM EST up reply actions
Discuss
How surprised should we be with Stephen’s 2 first half interceptions? He’s thrown a lot of balls this year that “could have been” intercepted, and they just weren’t. So was he just a ticking time bomb?
I for one am surprised. This doesn’t seem like him.
Hamilton's halftime interview
1. Been a tough week.
2. Attendance poor, everybody in shock?
3. Want to honor Fulmer in the right way, partially in his discretion how we do that.
4. Hard to replace Fulmer, you can’t, have hired a search firm, lots of experience, take our intiial list of candidates, vet them, determine buyouts, interest, etc.
5. What type of coach? Leadership, salesman, integrity, good X&O, evaluator of talent, appreciates TN history.
6. Will need a national recruiter.
7. Timetable: critical to get right person, but do want to move quickly, but more important to get the right guy.
8. If we get to a bowl, will be Fulmer’s choice.
Go Vols!
by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 8, 2008 2:20 PM EST reply actions
Yeah, I think I got that right
Those were some pretty quick notes, and I agree with the following comment, that a bowl is unlikely, but that was the question he was asked.
Go Vols!
by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 8, 2008 2:26 PM EST up reply actions
A nice little diversion
The PPV halftime show, after Hamilton’s interview, was a dramatic re-telling of the Tennessee-Memphis basketball game last year. Goosebump stuff there. Can’t wait for tipoff this year.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 8, 2008 2:27 PM EST reply actions
Good defense to start the second half
All Wes Brown. Three straight plays.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 8, 2008 2:35 PM EST reply actions
Crompton back in
Quite a nice play. Scramble, threw by the sideline to find Stocker.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 8, 2008 2:36 PM EST reply actions
Followed up
by a late throw in the flat that was nearly picked off.
Go Vols!
by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 8, 2008 2:37 PM EST up reply actions
That's an interesting thought
If it’s a complicated offense, and he’s thinking too much, that would explain a lot.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 8, 2008 2:39 PM EST up reply actions
Woo!
Lennon Creer, evading tacklers all over the place for a first down. woo
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 8, 2008 2:38 PM EST reply actions
And more Creer
Another nine or ten.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 8, 2008 2:39 PM EST up reply actions
Don't think so
Landed hard after an attempted TD lay-out. He just scored a TD, so he must be fine.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 8, 2008 2:44 PM EST up reply actions
Woo, TD, Crompton to Jones
That’s something.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 8, 2008 2:43 PM EST reply actions
Fumble recovery!
Woo! Is that the first recovered fumble this year or have I forgotten one/some?
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 8, 2008 2:49 PM EST reply actions
Second
Rogan picked one up against Alabama on the muffed/fumbled punt.
At least I think it was Rogan.
Ah yes
But I could have done without remembering that part of it. ;-)
Go Vols!
by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 8, 2008 2:51 PM EST up reply actions
Hey Rogan!
Player of the game so far, maybe. He’s had a couple of big returns, and now a fumble recovery!
How disappointing must that be for the defense?
Go Vols!
by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 8, 2008 2:51 PM EST up reply actions
Here's what they should do
If they can’t get in the end zone, they should just get as close as they can get and then turn it back over at that spot.
Go Vols!
by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 8, 2008 2:53 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Swallered!
Gang-sacked. Woo.
Go Vols!
by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 8, 2008 2:55 PM EST reply actions
Another loss, four more the other way.
Another woo for you.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 8, 2008 2:56 PM EST up reply actions
Another possession beginning in enemy territory
Another 3 and out. Sigh.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 8, 2008 3:01 PM EST reply actions
It's odd
Our defense is punishing them. Brutally. And then giving up a big play. Weird.
Go Vols!
by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 8, 2008 3:05 PM EST reply actions
That Chesney song
That’s where I come from
Where I’ll be when it’s said and done.
Uh-huh.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 8, 2008 3:07 PM EST reply actions
Uncatchable
b/c the defender was in the way and not even looking at the ball. Right call, I think.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 8, 2008 3:20 PM EST up reply actions
The announcers
think it was a bad call, for what it’s worth
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 8, 2008 3:20 PM EST up reply actions
When the announcer said that it may have been uncatchable, so no intereference
I came up with a really good zinger.
“Crompton can’t even get pass interference right.”
I’m glad I couldn’t use it though!
I almost had a heart attack
“Crompton pass” and “deflected” are not words you want to hear in the same sentence.
Two badly thrown balls in a row
stalls the drive. The second was catchable, though, I think.
Go Vols!
by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 8, 2008 3:23 PM EST reply actions
Upon further review
Catchable. A bit too hard, but probably should have been caught by Moore.
Go Vols!
by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 8, 2008 3:24 PM EST up reply actions
Boos
I’m really disgusted at the Boo-Birds.
At this point in the season, are boos really necessary?
by Aerobab on Nov 8, 2008 3:41 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
I'm not even frustrated or mad.
Just sad for our players and our program.
I hope everyone enjoys their Saturday.
Yep
Thanks for coming by, y’all.
If you’re up to it, we’ll be here watching coaching candidates this evening.
Go Vols!
by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 8, 2008 3:47 PM EST up reply actions
Worst loss in UT history
I don’t how anyone can say Mike Hamilton didn’t do the right thing, now. Maybe not renewing some scholarships next year is in order, too.
Yes.
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Hamilton
I wonder if Hamilton regrets firing Fulmer last week when he could have done it this week with much less criticism.
Lou Brock loves Lamp.
What is Coach Leach's number?
Look I’d up for me please. I’m calling personally to see if he would coach the Vols by phone the next two games.
Congrats to Wyoming, and Hooper
They played to win, and got the victory.
As for Tennessee… well… not what I hoped for.
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Sorry I missed the open thread
Was commiserating at a bar with a couple of other UT fans. And an Arkansas fan. And a Michigan fan. It was quite a collection of losers.
"Florida didnt win their first SEC title until 1991 and now they think they invented football."
-Ron Zook
Wow, indeed.
I’m sure the Michigan fans were amused to finally have won a game. Quite a year when all 3 teams will have losing records.
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SO Glad I did not pay $300 for this nightmare.
Did you know that Comcast charges commercial establishments $300 or more for each pay-per-view event? There is a formula they use based on seating capacity. It used to be $5 for every seat. This season is hurting their commercial sales this year because a lot of bars in the Chattanooga area did not carry the game this week. I did discover that it is possible to transport a box from one location to the other for the purposes of getting the game on a tv that is not at your house.
The amount of pay-per-view games has risen sharply from 1-2 per year to now 3-4 per year. It’s getting ridiculous.
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