Tennessee Volunteers vs. Vanderbilt Commodores: 2nd half game thread
by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 21, 2009 8:40 PM EST
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"Hardesty yards" should be in orange.
Simulated Gameday Experience - just like the real thing, only we have smoke machines.
Speaking of mascots...
Does anyone else think that our Smokey actually knows what is going on? Seriously, he went after an Bama player in ’06. Also, he just seems so dang happy to be there.
To Strive, To Seek, To Find, and Not to Yield.
probably.
He’s a pack dog, and I’m sure he can tell who’s in his pack.
by David Hooper on Nov 21, 2009 8:45 PM EST up reply actions
I'm not sure.
I think he may have ADD (seriously, overstimulation and a half), but at least he makes noise.
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by Chris Pendley on Nov 21, 2009 8:46 PM EST up reply actions
Wow
I’m surprised that we gained almost twice what they did. ~300 yards in the first half is sweet. And the defensive stats are only mediocre, not as bad as we’ve actually played.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 21, 2009 8:45 PM EST reply actions
Halftime guys are more positive on UT's first half than we are.
We agree about the offense, naturally, but they skipped over the defense.
They're still running Billy Mays commercials?
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 21, 2009 8:52 PM EST reply actions
You wonder
if the products he’s promoting have the money to pay for another ad after they already shot that one
by Will Shelton on Nov 21, 2009 8:53 PM EST up reply actions
They're staying away from him
I’m beginning to despair.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 21, 2009 8:59 PM EST up reply actions
Do you know what really screws Vandy's schedule up?
Florida – Florida State.
Because of that game, there are an odd number of SEC teams left over for in-conference games. And Vandy drew the short straw, so they have to hope they can get a nonconference game if they want a bye week.
Good stop
No McCluster on that screen.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 21, 2009 9:00 PM EST reply actions
Hardesty's going to have my guess pretty soon
We need to get a good lead and put #11 in when #2 hits 130
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 21, 2009 9:02 PM EST reply actions
But yo'ure right.
I checked the box score
by David Hooper on Nov 21, 2009 9:06 PM EST up reply actions
1st quarter
Long pass down the right side. Ill-advised, but it worked just like a punt. From their 45 to about the 20.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 21, 2009 9:06 PM EST up reply actions
Why can't we...
just make this a blowout?! JC couldn’t help that one, you’re right.
To Strive, To Seek, To Find, and Not to Yield.
JC tied Clausen's all-time record
## David Oku
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 21, 2009 9:05 PM EST reply actions
Dang.
I really don’t want to have to worry about this one. I can’t handle it.
To Strive, To Seek, To Find, and Not to Yield.
It's sucked all game
Just like last week.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 21, 2009 9:07 PM EST up reply actions
We are out of position.
Here is where the 3rd string middle linebacker hurts.
To Strive, To Seek, To Find, and Not to Yield.
Word on the street....
Is that Lil’ Wayne is at the Tennessee game. Have heard it from a couple people. Any truth to this?
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Nov 21, 2009 9:11 PM EST reply actions
Surely not...
Is there any real recruits in attendance tonight
A lot of them are.
About half a dozen on officials.
by David Hooper on Nov 21, 2009 9:13 PM EST up reply actions
Might as well let the defensive guys know we need their help, huh?
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by Chris Pendley on Nov 21, 2009 9:13 PM EST up reply actions
then it's possible.
Dude’s probably on his way to jail. Get him while you can.
Who did this defense blaspheme?
Seriously, it’s been one bad karma trip after another.
To Strive, To Seek, To Find, and Not to Yield.
Lost my guessing game #1
But we’re still up 2 scores.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 21, 2009 9:14 PM EST reply actions
I need Hardesty to just get a little bit more
And the defense to hold. I doubt I’m getting either of those.
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by Chris Pendley on Nov 21, 2009 9:14 PM EST up reply actions
From VN:
Official visitors:
Corey Lemonier
Calvin Smith
Justin Hunter
Nickell Robey
Jacques Smith
Matt Milton
Unofficials:
Corey Miller
Brandon Willis
Antonio Richardson
(I ommitted Lil Wayne, but he was on their list.)
Hey hoop
Does your feed bounce between the game and another one.
Yes.
channelsurfing/justin are feeds off of private TVs, so you’re at the mercy of the guy with the remote control
by David Hooper on Nov 21, 2009 9:15 PM EST up reply actions
I think it's only on commercials.
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by Chris Pendley on Nov 21, 2009 9:15 PM EST up reply actions
Okay, now take Hardesty out for the rest of the game!
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Right around 104 after that run.
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by Chris Pendley on Nov 21, 2009 9:18 PM EST up reply actions
I want either no more rushing yards or another 150.
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by Chris Pendley on Nov 21, 2009 9:18 PM EST up reply actions
He needs at least 16 more for me
My range is 120-140
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 21, 2009 9:19 PM EST up reply actions
Woo! Work Bryce Brown!
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Was it just general cheering or something?
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by Chris Pendley on Nov 21, 2009 9:21 PM EST up reply actions
It has to be the wave.
They always try to get it going in the third, and it usually takes them about 5 minutes to get it to go.
by David Hooper on Nov 21, 2009 9:21 PM EST up reply actions
Vanderbilt guy I follow on twitter
says yes
by Will Shelton on Nov 21, 2009 9:21 PM EST up reply actions
Just tell him that they're slow.
It takes ‘em so long to get that thing going, then they don’t know how to stop it.
by David Hooper on Nov 21, 2009 9:21 PM EST up reply actions
That'd be:
Bad ##.
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by Chris Pendley on Nov 21, 2009 9:21 PM EST up reply actions
No kidding.
Simulated Gameday Experience - just like the real thing, only we have smoke machines.
by Chris Pendley on Nov 21, 2009 9:23 PM EST up reply actions
Okay I'm going to play alittle devils advocate
I know this years off season was much more physical this year, anybody think that it might me contributing some to these injuries?
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by Pride of the Southland on Nov 21, 2009 9:22 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I think Bryce Brown's hip
is still banged up from a hit he took in fall camp
by Will Shelton on Nov 21, 2009 9:23 PM EST up reply actions
Quite possibly.
It contributed to WR injuries early.
by David Hooper on Nov 21, 2009 9:23 PM EST up reply actions
So hindsight being 20-20
Good choice or not?
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by Pride of the Southland on Nov 21, 2009 9:25 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I think it was.
You can’t run away from injuries, either. And it made a huge difference in the defense’s level of play early.
by David Hooper on Nov 21, 2009 9:26 PM EST up reply actions
I'd agree too
like I said, devils advocate. As I type this king goes out, wow we are hurting
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by Pride of the Southland on Nov 21, 2009 9:29 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Gerald Jones just dropped a TD
Good throw.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 21, 2009 9:23 PM EST reply actions
Eff these officials
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Eric Berry for Heisman!!
by Pride of the Southland on Nov 21, 2009 9:23 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Wow.
If you’re going to leave a hole in your return coverage, at least don’t have it directly in front of the guy. Make him at least run sideways.
Fr
Not really, it just seems that way.
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by Chris Pendley on Nov 21, 2009 9:26 PM EST up reply actions
Why's someone from Tampa Bay watching this game?
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by Chris Pendley on Nov 21, 2009 9:25 PM EST up reply actions
Good point.
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by Chris Pendley on Nov 21, 2009 9:26 PM EST up reply actions
Why do we never cover those outside passes ~6-8 yards
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 21, 2009 9:27 PM EST reply actions
Good question.
I’d guess it has something to do with adjustments.
by David Hooper on Nov 21, 2009 9:28 PM EST up reply actions
Berry is going to come up short
on awards this year. It should have been his last year. He’s done so much more than what a Safety should be asked to do.
....
Buckeye.
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by Chris Pendley on Nov 21, 2009 9:30 PM EST up reply actions
The Thorpe Award was so screwy last year
it makes me wonder if he’ll win just on name value this year. Anyone who actually paid attention would’ve given it to him last year
by Will Shelton on Nov 21, 2009 9:29 PM EST up reply actions
If he declares that he's staying for one more year,
they might give it to Mays instead, though.
by David Hooper on Nov 21, 2009 9:30 PM EST up reply actions
He's just that committed to the program!
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by Chris Pendley on Nov 21, 2009 9:31 PM EST up reply actions
He has mentioned he'd like to finish his degree.
It’s going to hinge on his family situation.
by David Hooper on Nov 21, 2009 9:32 PM EST up reply actions
I want him to stay...but
there’s so much on the table to lose
Wow
Looks like Kansas State is hanging in there
Hardesty's gotten as much as he's going to get.
Put Brown in!
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Can we not pull
Hardesty already? Brown, Oku, Poole, Smokey!!! Anyone
Please.
Signed,
The guy who picked 107 yards in the guessing game
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by Chris Pendley on Nov 21, 2009 9:36 PM EST up reply actions
In the guessing game.
At least ‘snail wants to end Hardesty’s night so he can get a point.
by David Hooper on Nov 21, 2009 9:37 PM EST up reply actions
I'm only a couple off the lead.
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by Chris Pendley on Nov 21, 2009 9:39 PM EST up reply actions
All right. Now if he can get another 150, I'll be happy.
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by Chris Pendley on Nov 21, 2009 9:39 PM EST up reply actions
Gives him one heck of a game.
And I don’t think anyone picked 250+ yards.
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by Chris Pendley on Nov 21, 2009 9:41 PM EST up reply actions
I'm hoping
someone teaches BBrown that he’s not in high school anymore. I appreciate his tenacity, but he’s missing cuts by trying to run over people
I don't think we would've made it had that been completed.
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by Chris Pendley on Nov 21, 2009 9:42 PM EST up reply actions
A little surprised they didn't run a play action bootleg.
And give him the run-pass option.
by David Hooper on Nov 21, 2009 9:43 PM EST up reply actions
And yes, Hooper, I don't want the defense to allow them to score again.
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Dang
Hardesty is at 141. My range is 120-140.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 21, 2009 9:44 PM EST reply actions
See, I'm not the only one!
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by Chris Pendley on Nov 21, 2009 9:45 PM EST up reply actions
fwiw, mine was 140.
But I’m behind enough to not worry about it.
by David Hooper on Nov 21, 2009 9:46 PM EST up reply actions
I wish we had a Kicking game so we couldve taken 3 there
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by Pride of the Southland on Nov 21, 2009 9:45 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Ugh
Did everyone notice the hangtime on the punt? That’d be nice.
What the blue hell was that?
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I've never even HEARD of that penalty before.
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by Chris Pendley on Nov 21, 2009 9:48 PM EST up reply actions
That's because nobody ever lines up over the long snapper for that very reason.
by David Hooper on Nov 21, 2009 9:48 PM EST up reply actions
except that time.
Still, as long as you give the guy time to stand up, you should be fine.
by David Hooper on Nov 21, 2009 9:49 PM EST up reply actions
Ugggh 89 yards on freakin penalties!!!
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Eric Berry for Heisman!!
by Pride of the Southland on Nov 21, 2009 9:47 PM EST via mobile reply actions
There's passion
and then there’s crying….this kid is crying and prob ticking off his receivers
That was in EB's direction
But the pressure was too good.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 21, 2009 9:49 PM EST reply actions
He started and beat some SEC teams last year...
or something like that.
Well, the penalty cost 11 yards
But we gained some time.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 21, 2009 9:50 PM EST reply actions
Yeah...
how’d we not get the kid when he’s in our back yard?
He wanted to play quarterback
And we weren’t interested…and by the time we got re-interested, he was already committed to UK and didn’t like us coming back in late.
Which is interesting, because he’s not playing QB anymore
by Will Shelton on Nov 21, 2009 9:58 PM EST up reply actions
As long as he doesn't channel mccloskey next week
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by Pride of the Southland on Nov 21, 2009 9:58 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Alabama must have played
UGA must’ve played the Chemistry club in the 2nd half against UTC. Only scored 10 pts
Don't ask....
please disregard UGA must’ve played
Yeah, I know
Also, why are our receivers dropping everything tonight?
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 21, 2009 9:59 PM EST up reply actions
Okay
Starting to get a little worried. We need a stop.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 21, 2009 10:02 PM EST reply actions
Until we get a few more good recruiting classes
I have the feeling this will be a familiar pattern in the second half of seasons.
Yes.
All of a sudden, having Florida early is a good thing.
by David Hooper on Nov 21, 2009 10:04 PM EST up reply actions
That PI penalty
was as poor as the unsportsmanlike penalties in LSU/GA game. Just a phantom, shameless call.
Cannons... fire them.
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That's some nice hitting right there
Who made the tackle? We’re getting to guys I’ve never heard of.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 21, 2009 10:08 PM EST reply actions
Raines is the one I don't know about
And I only know Shane Reveiz because we always use him as an example of our lack of depth.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 21, 2009 10:11 PM EST up reply actions
219
Who does he think he is? McCluster?
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 21, 2009 10:12 PM EST reply actions
I'm a little scared of Kentucky
Isn’t Cobb a guy like that?
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 21, 2009 10:13 PM EST up reply actions
Cobb does wildcat stuff and catches passes
but much less of the traditional RB stuff
by Will Shelton on Nov 21, 2009 10:13 PM EST up reply actions
Nothing could make Joe Cox look good.
I mean seriously, he’s one of the ugliest looking people I’ve ever seen.
Not offenses in general
Until the last two weeks.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 21, 2009 10:14 PM EST up reply actions
Ole Miss win
today looks better but hurts our chances
Not really
We wouldn’t have caught them
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 21, 2009 10:18 PM EST up reply actions
It does make me feel better tho.
Plus, Les Miles is a moron. Usually a lucky moron, but a moron nonetheless.
Now if Arkansas wins next week, that hurts
Because it puts them ahead of us
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 21, 2009 10:18 PM EST up reply actions
Actually, provided Auburn loses to Bama, Georgia loses to Tech, and we beat UK
An Arky win would create a 4-way tie at 7-5 with the top pick going to the Outback, #2 going to Atlanta, then Liberty and Music City.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 21, 2009 10:20 PM EST up reply actions
Wonder how he's stayed healthy this year
Just luck?
Kiffin gives him a fair amount of rest during practices, too.
Not a whole lot of full contact for him.
by David Hooper on Nov 21, 2009 10:18 PM EST up reply actions
One game left for Berry.
Well, that and a BOWL GAME!!!
by David Hooper on Nov 21, 2009 10:18 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
they do now
changed it several years ago
by Will Shelton on Nov 21, 2009 10:20 PM EST up reply actions
Not a chance
Don’t want it blockd.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 21, 2009 10:20 PM EST up reply actions
As much as it pains me
it’d be the right call.
Hindsight and all that, but
I would have rolled Crompton out on play action. Vandy had to bet too much on the run.
So happy
for that guy!!!! As much as I’d love to see EB get that, that feels so much better
Sloppy game, but what a release that has to be for the seniors.
Especially the guys who came in 2005.
Good chance
we make it to a bowl I can drive to, but I’d be happy to fly to Tampa
Who was it that said
Joe Cox looks like Skeletor? Still cracks me up
supposedly
Fox Sports South…or you can pay $8 for Fox Broadband again
by Will Shelton on Nov 21, 2009 10:34 PM EST up reply actions
being a ginger myself
i laugh at ginger joe cox and the stunned georgia fans
that int was not CWM’s fault
schadenfreude…i’m lovin it!
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