Tennessee Volunteers vs. Florida Gators: open game thread
by Joel on Sep 20, 2008 12:30 PM EDT
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Florida Gators at Tennessee Volunteers, Sep 20, 2008 3:30 PM EDT
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Yes, Jackson, duel on. Tennessee could pull off the upset if they meet three goals: control the A and B gaps on both offense and defense, win on third down defense, and punt safe. It's been well-re-hashed that the team that runs best wins. Yes, we might have discovered our identity as a primarily rushing team against UAB. On the other hand, we've not run well against the Gators recently. On the other other hand, the defensive line coach that's given us so much trouble the last three years for the Gators is gone, and the team appears to be highly motivated to avenge last year's dishumiliarrassment. So yeah, this could be a game. Maybe.
rustytanton wins this week's Hail Mary Haiku (and gets a point for the RTT Guessing Game) with the following:
Just kidding before,
about the Clawfense you saw,
here is the real one.
by rustytanton
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Go Vols!
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awesome!
I think this the first HMH I’ve won. I have been slack on the points game though. Guess there’s still time to submit them this week.
"Florida didnt win their first SEC title until 1991 and now they think they invented football."
-Ron Zook
by rustytanton on Sep 20, 2008 12:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
V....O.....L.....S
V-O-L-S
GO VOLS GO!
I’m am so fired up for this game. Let’s hope I still have that fire around halftime. And yes Rusty, let’s hope the Vols install the real Clawfense.
Bringing Back the EBMCC! (Eric Berry Man Crush Club)
by Volorado on Sep 20, 2008 1:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm sure you've cooled off by now ;)
"You're Dixie's Football Pride, Crimson Tide - Roll Tide, Roll Tide!"
by Whistlin' Dixie on Sep 20, 2008 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am inside Neyland Stadium waaaaaaaaay early
y’all can follow my updates at http://twitter.com/rustytanton
I’d love to stay on the thread here, but this site is really slow to load on my phone after there’s a few comments.
"Florida didnt win their first SEC title until 1991 and now they think they invented football."
-Ron Zook
by rustytanton on Sep 20, 2008 1:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
DHS will not let me watch the game on CBS Sportsline!
I’m at work, we have 8 monitors dedicated to world events. You would think there would be just a little leniency so that we could watch at least one football game.
Ah yes, must remain vigilant…
You guys are going to have to keep me posted on the happenings. Once again I’ll have to constantly refresh my blog because for some reason my computer just doesn’t like Rocky Top Talk.
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Sep 20, 2008 2:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
By the way...
I imagine that today’s thread will have to be split into three separate threads if we have max participation AND if the majority of loyal bloggers aren’t at the game. You can expect at least 500 posts from me.
:-)
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Sep 20, 2008 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also...
Is it too late to join the Hooper and Joel Man Crush Club for the fine work they do with this blog?
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Sep 20, 2008 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aw, gawrsh.
Thanks, man. (But Joel oughta get top billing.) ;-)
by Hooper on Sep 20, 2008 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wooo!!!!!
Saturday meeting at work done. Pizza in the belly. Television fired up.
Ready. 25 minutes.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Sep 20, 2008 3:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
18 minutes and counting here...
at work. :-(
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Sep 20, 2008 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
just polished off a bag of peanut M&M's and washed it down with a Lipton Brisk Ice Tea
You’re obviously living better than I am
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Sep 20, 2008 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Note to self...
Half a pot of coffee and three diet mt. dews DOES NOT calm the nerves on game day.
Go Vols
by CornFromAJar on Sep 20, 2008 3:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You sound like you're part of the Carlos Zambrano gang
Do you know what he was drinking in the summer months? Red Bull and Coffee.
He started getting cramps in his forearms and the trainers could’t figure it out until he told them about his diet.
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Sep 20, 2008 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thanks man.
I think the IT’s are gonna be pissed at me. They’re going to have to install a new REFRESH button due to me being at work.
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Sep 20, 2008 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
but you can't REALLY install a new refresh button
that was my feeble attempt at a joke.
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Sep 20, 2008 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
good way to get a new computer if you want one, maybe?
Go Vols!
by Joel on Sep 20, 2008 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL!
When I first got here I told them the computer was slow. Can we get a new one? He said: “Yep”. All of the workers before me just dealt with. I can’t stand that kind of “non-action” by employees.
Ask and ye shall receive.
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Sep 20, 2008 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah, good.
They finally invoke the FCC rules on decency in broadcasting and move away from the Alabama/Fayetteville Jr. High game.
by Hooper on Sep 20, 2008 3:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Alright boys
I’m gonna try to be in to comment a little today but it looks like I’m going to lose control of the computer to my kids, who can’t go a full 3 hours without watching their curious george dvd.
Until I’m back, Go Vols!
by CornFromAJar on Sep 20, 2008 3:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I say be a daddy and set the yungin straight
Curious will always be there. After today, the VOLS might not.
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Sep 20, 2008 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's a story here...
from rustytanton’s twitter thread:
almost commented on how civil gator fans were being today. Glad I didn’t.
by Hooper on Sep 20, 2008 3:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
odd...
looks like the thread is refreshing on its own. i guess my threat to destroy the refresh button scared the computer.
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Sep 20, 2008 3:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
T+1 minute
man, i wish i could watch…this really sucks.
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Sep 20, 2008 3:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nothin' yet.
We’ll let you know when it begins for real.
by Hooper on Sep 20, 2008 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
has the game started?
or is CBS still in hype mode?
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Sep 20, 2008 3:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
games never start on time. that’s a trick to get you to watch their programming for a while.
by Hooper on Sep 20, 2008 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh yessir
i’m quite familiar with media corporations duping the consumer into watching more junk advertising.
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Sep 20, 2008 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Danielson harping on the number 6
666, appropriate for when the Gators come to town.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Sep 20, 2008 3:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Brandon James
just bobbled the kickoff and returned it for like 40 yards.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Sep 20, 2008 3:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
facetious
i heard teblow was a carpenter before playing at florida
whoshotwhointhewhatnow?
by thetennesseethumper on Sep 20, 2008 3:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Discipline, defense. It’s all about discipline.
by Hooper on Sep 20, 2008 3:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Moody for seven or so
Not a good sign if they actually have a RB, too.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Sep 20, 2008 3:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
did he just say...
they ride booty right up the middle?
whoshotwhointhewhatnow?
by thetennesseethumper on Sep 20, 2008 3:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
well at least I have the CBS SPORTSLINE game center
better than nothing
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Sep 20, 2008 3:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
First third down for our defense
8 yards to go.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Sep 20, 2008 3:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
they convert on a shovel pass
ARgh.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Sep 20, 2008 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The team must remember
that the game will only be lost in the 1st quarter if they believe it’s lost. Even a TD here isn’t that big of a deal. The response is.
by Hooper on Sep 20, 2008 3:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
spoofing??
does anyone know where there’s a website that would make it look like I’m accessing content from the US? CBS broadcast is banned for out of US viewers :-(
I’m listening though
by The Vol Abroad on Sep 20, 2008 3:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
oh, I feel your pain. DHS and USCG banning just about anything sports relevant. try this..
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Sep 20, 2008 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
got it running
yeah – got that…I’m listening live. But I’d rather watch.
by The Vol Abroad on Sep 20, 2008 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
cbs sportsline has live streaming of video.
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Sep 20, 2008 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's the one
thanks that’s the one I tried, but I’m in England and it says no permission to view from outside the US, which bites… I know there are sites that can make it look like you’re somewhere else, but I’ve never tried to do that before…being usually the honest sort.
by The Vol Abroad on Sep 20, 2008 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice tackle
by DeAngelo Willinggham to keep TT out of the end zone.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Sep 20, 2008 3:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
2nd third down for the D
jump pass, TD.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Sep 20, 2008 3:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Reason to use That Play Again.
If it works, it works.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Sep 20, 2008 3:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
seriously though
eat the clock and RUN RUN RUN
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Sep 20, 2008 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
use the same philosophy
Nieuheisel used. try and keep it close and get ready for the 4th quarter
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Sep 20, 2008 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
On a positive note
At least we still have plenty of time in the quarter right?
by Muhler on Sep 20, 2008 3:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
1st play
stocker completion.
good for Crompton and for Stocker
by Hooper on Sep 20, 2008 3:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Foster
You are a senior! that is unacceptable
"I remember once talking to one guy on the Cardinals and asking him what Pujols was like as a teammate. He said something that’s really special, if you think about it. He said: "Albert is so good that you feel like you let him down when you screw up." I thought that had to be the ultimate line that could ever be said about a ballplayer. I build my baseball team around that ballplayer."
by Smokin Turkeys on Sep 20, 2008 3:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
pushed a gator after the play
"I remember once talking to one guy on the Cardinals and asking him what Pujols was like as a teammate. He said something that’s really special, if you think about it. He said: "Albert is so good that you feel like you let him down when you screw up." I thought that had to be the ultimate line that could ever be said about a ballplayer. I build my baseball team around that ballplayer."
by Smokin Turkeys on Sep 20, 2008 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
penalized 15 yards? for what?
are we gonna have a day where we beat ourselves again?
good lord!
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Sep 20, 2008 3:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sick
Foster personal foul, 3rd and 15, fumble next play.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Sep 20, 2008 3:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
oh my god...
what did we do to deserve this?
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Sep 20, 2008 3:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it's not over yet
the quick punch by Florida was expected. wait for the 2nd quarter
by Hooper on Sep 20, 2008 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sideline interference against florida
hmm… makeup call?
by Hooper on Sep 20, 2008 3:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
o.k.
it’s obvious that the officials are going to run this game.
it should take about 6 hours to complete.
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Sep 20, 2008 3:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dang.
NC State beat East Carolina. There goes that pick.
by Hooper on Sep 20, 2008 3:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I had adopted them for the year
but I knew last week after they nearly lost that it was only a matter of time
"I remember once talking to one guy on the Cardinals and asking him what Pujols was like as a teammate. He said something that’s really special, if you think about it. He said: "Albert is so good that you feel like you let him down when you screw up." I thought that had to be the ultimate line that could ever be said about a ballplayer. I build my baseball team around that ballplayer."
by Smokin Turkeys on Sep 20, 2008 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
alright...10-0
first 3 minutes
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Sep 20, 2008 3:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
10-0, Gators
So how do we respond?
Better than last time, I hope.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Sep 20, 2008 3:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe this was Meyer's reason for running it up last year
Worth ten points of frustration over-hype the following year? Overagression on the jump pass. Foster’s 15 yard personal foul?
Go Vols!
by Joel on Sep 20, 2008 3:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice YAC for G. Jones
More from him, please.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Sep 20, 2008 3:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Throw on 3rd and 2
There’s our answer. Our coaches do not believe that we are a running team.
And so we are doomed.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Sep 20, 2008 3:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
UNBELIEVABLE
7 MISSED TACKLES AFTER A HIGH DEEP KICK.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Sep 20, 2008 4:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Did we not say don't kick to James?
Did we not say run the ball?
What are they doing? This optimist is losing faith.
Same mistakes time after time after time.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Sep 20, 2008 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It'll be interesting to see how many try to go to Florida now
Hell, if I was them I’d pay my own way if UF wouldn’t give me a scholarship.
by wvvol on Sep 20, 2008 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's not like Florida did anything tricky
UT needs a tackling coach as well.
by wvvol on Sep 20, 2008 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
this was talked about all week
and we still cant make any ST plays
"I remember once talking to one guy on the Cardinals and asking him what Pujols was like as a teammate. He said something that’s really special, if you think about it. He said: "Albert is so good that you feel like you let him down when you screw up." I thought that had to be the ultimate line that could ever be said about a ballplayer. I build my baseball team around that ballplayer."
by Smokin Turkeys on Sep 20, 2008 4:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The difference in talent levels on the field is laughable
"I remember once talking to one guy on the Cardinals and asking him what Pujols was like as a teammate. He said something that’s really special, if you think about it. He said: "Albert is so good that you feel like you let him down when you screw up." I thought that had to be the ultimate line that could ever be said about a ballplayer. I build my baseball team around that ballplayer."
by Smokin Turkeys on Sep 20, 2008 4:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
There's big discrepancy on the sidelines too
Don’t discount that.
by wvvol on Sep 20, 2008 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It all goes back to recruiting speed
and developing talent
"I remember once talking to one guy on the Cardinals and asking him what Pujols was like as a teammate. He said something that’s really special, if you think about it. He said: "Albert is so good that you feel like you let him down when you screw up." I thought that had to be the ultimate line that could ever be said about a ballplayer. I build my baseball team around that ballplayer."
by Smokin Turkeys on Sep 20, 2008 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
On the up side
our defense will be well rested right?
Im trying to find silver linings far too often and is still the 1st quarter…
by Muhler on Sep 20, 2008 4:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I would just like to see our defense with a chance to play a drive with 70 yards or so behind them
"I remember once talking to one guy on the Cardinals and asking him what Pujols was like as a teammate. He said something that’s really special, if you think about it. He said: "Albert is so good that you feel like you let him down when you screw up." I thought that had to be the ultimate line that could ever be said about a ballplayer. I build my baseball team around that ballplayer."
by Smokin Turkeys on Sep 20, 2008 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Our silver lining is that the fans in attendance haven’t given up yet.
Another score and we are done.
by highlifeman on Sep 20, 2008 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
2 plays in a row
"I remember once talking to one guy on the Cardinals and asking him what Pujols was like as a teammate. He said something that’s really special, if you think about it. He said: "Albert is so good that you feel like you let him down when you screw up." I thought that had to be the ultimate line that could ever be said about a ballplayer. I build my baseball team around that ballplayer."
by Smokin Turkeys on Sep 20, 2008 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We keep making connections
like that and itll keep the spirits high.
by Muhler on Sep 20, 2008 4:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
There's that Foster sweep
Works against UAB, but not great speed.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Sep 20, 2008 4:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
excepting Foster's personal foul,
this offense isn’t looking too bad so far
by Hooper on Sep 20, 2008 4:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And the turnover
though that was a very well placed hit.
by Muhler on Sep 20, 2008 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Has Chavis hacked into Florida's defensive coord's headset?
They’re in the prevent.
by wvvol on Sep 20, 2008 4:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes
Running game is working. Keep using it.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Sep 20, 2008 4:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
end of 1st.
I like my idea of going for it on all 4th downs more and more.
by Hooper on Sep 20, 2008 4:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe we just wanted to wear down their offense and now the defense.
We aren’t done if the intangibles go our way.
No more kick returns (thought this was our game plan for the last 2 years, at least).
Rattle them a bit with a score and get some unsportsmanlikes.
by highlifeman on Sep 20, 2008 4:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
3 goals
1. score this td
2. hold them for the rest of this half
3. get one more score before the half to make it a 1 score game. (17-10, or 17-14)
"I remember once talking to one guy on the Cardinals and asking him what Pujols was like as a teammate. He said something that’s really special, if you think about it. He said: "Albert is so good that you feel like you let him down when you screw up." I thought that had to be the ultimate line that could ever be said about a ballplayer. I build my baseball team around that ballplayer."
by Smokin Turkeys on Sep 20, 2008 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like that
It’s doable and makes it a game.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Sep 20, 2008 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice second effort 1st down
for Hardesty.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Sep 20, 2008 4:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Back to usual, almost a motion penalty after taking a timeout because we don’t know our formations. Lucky to get the offsides.
by highlifeman on Sep 20, 2008 4:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Spikes is what I am hoping Mccoy can progress to become
"I remember once talking to one guy on the Cardinals and asking him what Pujols was like as a teammate. He said something that’s really special, if you think about it. He said: "Albert is so good that you feel like you let him down when you screw up." I thought that had to be the ultimate line that could ever be said about a ballplayer. I build my baseball team around that ballplayer."
by Smokin Turkeys on Sep 20, 2008 4:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
red zone is going to be tough.
but I bet we could get a reverse off of their speed
by Hooper on Sep 20, 2008 4:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Foster in the red zone
Not only dangerous, ineffective.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Sep 20, 2008 4:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the best part is that he actually had the ball in his hands
by highlifeman on Sep 20, 2008 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow.
You have to love the effort our ballcarries are giving in getting that extra yard.
by Hooper on Sep 20, 2008 4:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lack of effort
has not been the problem so far. Lack of luck (good luck in particular) has been our enemy.
by Muhler on Sep 20, 2008 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
YES
Nice second effort by STocker to get the 1st down. 3 or 4 guys to try to get him down.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Sep 20, 2008 4:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Why a measurement when it’s good by a full half-yard?
by Hooper on Sep 20, 2008 4:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Buffalo close with Missouri
How about that ?
Anything to distract from Foster in the Red Zone
by highlifeman on Sep 20, 2008 4:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
at least that was a no-nonsense, run-for-it move by Foster
by Hooper on Sep 20, 2008 4:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
UNBELIEVABLE AGAIN
Fumble in the red zone.
This one’s on Crompton. He hit the fullback w/ the ball.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Sep 20, 2008 4:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This far back
we might be able to get two points.
by Muhler on Sep 20, 2008 4:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Seriously.
What’s happening to our team?
Go Vols!
by Joel on Sep 20, 2008 4:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Coaching and development.
If we actually performed how they talk us up before the week, we would be okay.
We don’t need a special teams coach.
We aren’t punting to him.
We are going to run.
This sucks for our basketball recruits in attendance and good for all those football visits that were probably there to see Florida anyway.
by highlifeman on Sep 20, 2008 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
recruiting schtick.
“You can see how well the offense would be without the mistakes. Can you play without those mistakes?”
by Hooper on Sep 20, 2008 4:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Need to win this third down
3rd and 3.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Sep 20, 2008 4:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They are already saying
the “losing side.” Its still the beginning of the 2nd, we have time and we havent been as bad as the score suggests.
I miss John Ward.
by Muhler on Sep 20, 2008 4:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yes, we have.
give up a punt return, unsportsmanlike, fumbles.
Florida hasn’t done this.
by highlifeman on Sep 20, 2008 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lucky us.
3rd and 3 from deep in their end and we’re in a 10-yard Mustang.
by Hooper on Sep 20, 2008 4:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
"No leadership"??!??
That was NOT the story during the Spring.
by Hooper on Sep 20, 2008 4:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fulmer said this team has no leadership
Really?
That’s bad.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Sep 20, 2008 4:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Joel, about that Wyoming/BYU game in the picks...
Was that for my sake? If so, what did I do wrong?
by Hooper on Sep 20, 2008 4:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Did you see that?
That’s what I was talking about. The guy playing the option tried to play both and got beat by both. He needs to pick one and hit him. No. 48.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Sep 20, 2008 4:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Tackling
I like how we all run at them and try to hit with a shoulder
by highlifeman on Sep 20, 2008 4:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Meyer an old school coach?
“Earn your time”? Balogna.
by Hooper on Sep 20, 2008 4:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
By that, I mean he’s luring recruits by giving freshmen lots of playing time. Much like Saban. “Earn your time” is Cutcliffe.
by Hooper on Sep 20, 2008 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My, my, my
I’m being negative today, huh? Somebody slap me.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Sep 20, 2008 4:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What do you know?
It’s the first appearance of Moody for both the Gators and me!
Go Vols!
by Joel on Sep 20, 2008 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Very fast-moving game.
We’re on pace for about 55 plays per team.
by Hooper on Sep 20, 2008 4:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Unuseful trivia
No white man has run a sub 10 second 100 meters.
by wvvol on Sep 20, 2008 4:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
this white man has run to get beers to drown out the sorrows very fast today
by highlifeman on Sep 20, 2008 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hey, welcome
good to have you here, either way.
by Hooper on Sep 20, 2008 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
just got a new computer running.
Have read the site, but never had a chance to comment.
Hard to go out in public in orange in AL
by highlifeman on Sep 20, 2008 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
3rd and 13
and they convert. The guy was wide, wide, wide open.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Sep 20, 2008 4:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That's the ugliest stunt I've ever seen.
It’s not a stunt when both players go to the outside.
by Hooper on Sep 20, 2008 4:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That's terrible
3rd and 13 and no one within 15 yards of Percy Harvin
by wvvol on Sep 20, 2008 4:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe at the half
they can channel some of that frustrated energy into playing aggressiveness.
by Muhler on Sep 20, 2008 4:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
sorry for the absence
had to help a gentleman with work.
ended up talking about world events…forgetting about the fact that I had a large event taking place in Knoxville. Oh, I see it’s now 17-0
a non event seems to be taking place.
oy wey…
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Sep 20, 2008 4:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
you didn't miss much.
fumble at the 2-yard line for no apparent reason.
penalties helping Florida move the ball.
a defense that doesn’t cover receivers on 3rd and really long.
…yeah, you didn’t miss much
by Hooper on Sep 20, 2008 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wish work would call me
Give me a reason to look away from this BS.
by wvvol on Sep 20, 2008 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what's up "By God"?
that’s what my friend from WV calls the citizenry of that area. “By God’s”
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Sep 20, 2008 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's a catch if Jabar Gaffney's involved
Don’t think the refs know the rule.
by wvvol on Sep 20, 2008 4:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Won that third down
Are they going for it on 4th?
Go Vols!
by Joel on Sep 20, 2008 4:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They ought to
Jump pass is good for 6 yards at least.
by wvvol on Sep 20, 2008 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep, they do
and false start that looked like offsides. Lucky call for us.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Sep 20, 2008 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ole Miss, Arkansas, South Carolina, and now Tennessee
SEC middlers. Non-factors. Non-big names. Blah football. We’ve officially joined mediocrity.
Cannons... fire them.
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by Craig T on Sep 20, 2008 4:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not Arkansas.
They’re beyond mediocrity right now.
But boy, is that searching the garbage for a pearl…
by Hooper on Sep 20, 2008 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know
my point is…. we can’t be considered a program worth a fart anymore. Uninspiring, ineffective offenseve package circa 1994 and inexplicable defensive packages with games on the line. It can’t be sugar coated anymore.
Cannons... fire them.
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by Craig T on Sep 20, 2008 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Arizona, the worst team in the Pac 1, is beating UCLA
Makes that loss look even worse.
by wvvol on Sep 20, 2008 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Arizona is NOT the worst team in the Pac-10.
They might be in the top 5 for all we know. The Washington schools are much worse.
by BearsNecessity on Sep 20, 2008 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, welcome.
Mind if we borrow your shoulder? [sniff]
by Hooper on Sep 20, 2008 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha. This is kind of like watching a kid play with sharp objects.
by BearsNecessity on Sep 20, 2008 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My bad, the 3rd worst team in the Pac-10.
Sorry about that.
by wvvol on Sep 20, 2008 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow.
False start? Gift.
Cannons... fire them.
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by Craig T on Sep 20, 2008 4:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's not like the game is tied with 3 seconds left
They’re up by 17, why are these announcers trying to make it like the kicker has some pressure on him?
by wvvol on Sep 20, 2008 4:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
7-minute drive.
lotsa small ball and one big hit. That’s about as perfect as you can hope for.
Meyer definitely has Chavis’s number.
by Hooper on Sep 20, 2008 4:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Okay, one more attempt at optimism
We have 4 minutes to get a score. Can we do it?
Go Vols!
by Joel on Sep 20, 2008 4:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for kicking the field goal.
20 down is a nice even number.
Nothing 3 TD’s won’t beat.
We get the ball 1st at least.
by highlifeman on Sep 20, 2008 4:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Announcers are projecting a LOT
into one play call.
by Hooper on Sep 20, 2008 4:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hello boo birds
Cannons... fire them.
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by Craig T on Sep 20, 2008 4:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't condone booing
but the team looks completely unprepared. The schemes are predictable. It’s…. just…. an epic disaster and a sign of the times.
Cannons... fire them.
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by Craig T on Sep 20, 2008 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Still, we need more Jones
Every play, I say.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Sep 20, 2008 4:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Percentages
That one didn’t, but the odds are best with Jones.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Sep 20, 2008 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree with you
Cannons... fire them.
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by Craig T on Sep 20, 2008 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Too bad...
Wanted to see you guys take it to UF, today…hopefully the 2nd Half is yours.
Roll Tide!
by Whistlin' Dixie on Sep 20, 2008 4:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If they get
a helluva half time speech I can see them coming back strong.
by Muhler on Sep 20, 2008 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Big, big gift
Cannons... fire them.
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by Craig T on Sep 20, 2008 4:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
thread is takin forever to load after a refresh
painful seeing UT
and painful waiting on thread.
gonna bounce.
good luck.
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Sep 20, 2008 4:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm still shocked
to find out Foster has only lost fumbles in 5 games
by wvvol on Sep 20, 2008 4:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Interception
The guy was open.
Of course, that’s easy when FL has 12 guys on the field.
Still, Crompton missed a TD by underthrowing. Another shot, though.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Sep 20, 2008 4:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Badly overthrown
and wrong read. Aiiiii.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Sep 20, 2008 4:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
All right
That’ll work. Briscoe to the 5. Get it in!
Go Vols!
by Joel on Sep 20, 2008 4:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Backfield of Berry, Jones, Creer, and Cooper.
The hell with stare-down crompton
by highlifeman on Sep 20, 2008 4:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
PULL HIM!
let G. Jones run the O. that was more luck to Briscoe
whoshotwhointhewhatnow?
by thetennesseethumper on Sep 20, 2008 4:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That's the way to run it
Couldn’t agree more with Danielson. Yes.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Sep 20, 2008 4:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Spread?
What was the spread on this game?
"You're Dixie's Football Pride, Crimson Tide - Roll Tide, Roll Tide!"
by Whistlin' Dixie on Sep 20, 2008 4:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't score too soon
don’t want to kick off. score on the last play of the half.
by wvvol on Sep 20, 2008 4:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't know, if I were y'all I'd take points whenever I could get them...right?
"You're Dixie's Football Pride, Crimson Tide - Roll Tide, Roll Tide!"
by Whistlin' Dixie on Sep 20, 2008 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and then give up 6 to Brandon James kickoff return?
Use your head!
by wvvol on Sep 20, 2008 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Indecision
Standing around. 10 seconds off the clock before calling the timeout. And not on purpose. We were thinking.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Sep 20, 2008 4:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Now's the time for G. Jones to throw
Jump pass?
Go Vols!
by Joel on Sep 20, 2008 4:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is that the G-Gun?
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by Whistlin' Dixie on Sep 20, 2008 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LET'S HOPE
Al Wilson is in the locker room with a cattle prod and a megaphone
whoshotwhointhewhatnow?
by thetennesseethumper on Sep 20, 2008 4:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Can Crompton pass to anyone besides Stocker?
by highlifeman on Sep 20, 2008 4:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yes
they just play for the gators
whoshotwhointhewhatnow?
by thetennesseethumper on Sep 20, 2008 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Daaammmnnnn.
"You're Dixie's Football Pride, Crimson Tide - Roll Tide, Roll Tide!"
by Whistlin' Dixie on Sep 20, 2008 4:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
There it is everyone, the year and the booh-birds.
What the (blank) was that about?
by highlifeman on Sep 20, 2008 4:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
INT
on 4th down. Like the call. Just didn’t work. Another drive. No points.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Sep 20, 2008 4:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
I like the call to go for it.
The execution, not so much.
by Muhler on Sep 20, 2008 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would have, too. You have to!
"You're Dixie's Football Pride, Crimson Tide - Roll Tide, Roll Tide!"
by Whistlin' Dixie on Sep 20, 2008 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's the only one who believes that
Maybe his wife
by wvvol on Sep 20, 2008 5:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ive seen stranger things happen.
Maybe that was the scotch goggles though…
by Muhler on Sep 20, 2008 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Booing your own team...
classy. I hate to hear that.
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by Whistlin' Dixie on Sep 20, 2008 5:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Booing
Not good.
Would love to be in the locker room at halftime.
As an observer.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Sep 20, 2008 5:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
An observer
behind bullet proof glass.
by Muhler on Sep 20, 2008 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's the next thing in game coverage...
halftime locker room speeches! This one would be a classic, without question.
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by Whistlin' Dixie on Sep 20, 2008 5:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
VOTE: Who does Fulmer rip first? The offense, defense, or total team?
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by Whistlin' Dixie on Sep 20, 2008 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe
we can sacrifice a live chicken?
Jobu might help.
by Muhler on Sep 20, 2008 5:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that’s best i’ve seen.
hats for playbooks, maybe
by highlifeman on Sep 20, 2008 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you telling me Jesus Christ can't score a touchdown?!?
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by Whistlin' Dixie on Sep 20, 2008 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He might be able to
but today Im not going to turn down help from anyone/deity.
Yeah, Id sell my soul to beat the Gators (almost typed Spurrier there…flashbacks are bad mkay).
by Muhler on Sep 20, 2008 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Booing -
I don’t think they are booing all of the players.
I think they are booing Fulmer & Co. and Crompton.
What about ya’ll?
by highlifeman on Sep 20, 2008 5:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
(BLEEP) That. Booing is booing.
"You're Dixie's Football Pride, Crimson Tide - Roll Tide, Roll Tide!"
by Whistlin' Dixie on Sep 20, 2008 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
true, but I think it is directed at Mike Hamilton (AD) and the direction of the program.
More than just the game at hand.
by highlifeman on Sep 20, 2008 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe so, but...
There’s a way to send a message to the AD on the direction of the program. Send him a letter, email, anthrax (joke)…anything but don’t boo while your team is on the field.
As for the game, I’m sure some of those boos were centered around being down 20 points going into halftime. Just my opinion.
"You're Dixie's Football Pride, Crimson Tide - Roll Tide, Roll Tide!"
by Whistlin' Dixie on Sep 20, 2008 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
some of the backstory is students being charged for tickets for the first time.
disappointing loss at UCLA
20,000 or so short of a sell out at the home opener
AD says gas prices and HD led to that.
I think the writing is on the wall.
Great school, great program, wrong direction.
Clawson may be the lipstick on the pig.
Just some analogy I learned while buying last house.
by highlifeman on Sep 20, 2008 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe don't need it
but the new game thread is here.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Sep 20, 2008 5:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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