Quintin Hancock & Vladimir Richard injured, out for Ohio
by Will on Sep 22, 2009 1:43 PM EDT
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Tennessee's struggles in the passing game will face an even steeper climb this week: senior OG Vladimir Richard is out with a knee injury and is on crutches, and WR Quintin Hancock has a broken jaw and will miss this week and then some.
Richard, who has been hampered throughout the month with achilles tendon and knee issues, will see his absence filled by Jarrod Shaw moving inside from tackle to guard, meaning redshirt freshman and converted tight end Aaron Douglas will see his first start at tackle on Saturday night. Douglas has played a handful of snaps in Tennessee's first three games.
Hancock has been Tennessee's most reliable wide receiver since spring practice, and leads the team with 11 catches for 128 yards this season. No other wide receiver has caught more than six passes.
Lane Kiffin stressed yesterday that Jonathan Crompton needed to play well this week, and the downgrade from Florida to Ohio in terms of defensive talent should allow the passing game to open things up more, even if only a little bit. But now with an offensive lineman and the leading pass catcher out, it'll be an even more interesting re-evaluation of Tennessee's passing game on Saturday.
Gerald Jones and Denarius Moore have the experience, but one still wonders if either is fully healthy. Freshman Marsalis Teague caught six passes in the opener but hasn't seen one since. Brandon Warren and Nu'Keese Richardson are still more hype than result. And thus far, Tennessee's third, fourth and fifth leading receivers are tailback Bryce Brown, fullback Kevin Cooper, and tight end Luke Stocker. The Vols need increased productivity from the WR position, and in Hancock's absence the competition will be more wide open than ever...who will step up?
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which is worse?
Even though you have nothing to worry about w/ OU, which one of these injuries is a bigger deal? I’ll be making my first trip to Neyland on Sat and just trying to learn more about your team, strengths/weaknesses, areas where Ohio has a fractional chance of a close game, etc.
Two ways to go with that
In my opinion, the Hancock inury is worse for what Tennessee wants to do and that is to work on the passing game and Jonathon Crompton’s pschye.
However, the injury to Big Vlad is worse for Tennessee and better for Ohio in that it may have an effect on our outstanding running attack.
Look for Tennessee to want to open up a safe lead with the running game early and then work on the passing game the rest of the way.
That is, unless Ohio keeps it close and forces Crompton to work for the win.
/shudders
Tennessee WILL beat Georgia on the way to 9+ wins in '09!!!
Eric Berry For Heisman!!!
"Look for Tennessee to want to open up a safe lead with the running game early and then work on the passing game the rest of the way."
Completely goes against ‘conventional’ wisdom, but is a succinct breakdown of the reality of Vols 2009.
Ball, oskie, cover, block, cut and slice, pursue and gang tackle... for this is the WINNING EDGE.
by pound the rock on Sep 22, 2009 6:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Big Vlad is a bigger deal
Simply because it means moving one lineman out of position and giving a start to Douglas at tackle, a guy who has almost zero game experience as an offensive lineman on any level (he was a tight end in high school and redshirted last year). With this this entire passing game situation, you’ve certainly got a chance.
Will - Rocky Top Talk
Welcome! In regards to this:
Even though you have nothing to worry about w/ OU
It’s probably best to say that, if we have to worry about our own team, then we have to worry about OU. There may be a talent gap, but I do expect OU to give the game a go. Tennessee has to not hurt themselves, if nothing else.
Go to Old College Inn
order cheese bings, then follow with the Hot Brown.
Forms a good base if you are planning on imbibing a little whiskey before the game.
Also, if you have never seen it, the Vol Walk is a good start. Make sure to get in the stadium so you can see the team run through the T.
Been going to games since 1982 and I still get a little misty-eyed when it happens. Just thinking about how proud and hyped the players are just before they run out gets the blood going.
Ball, oskie, cover, block, cut and slice, pursue and gang tackle... for this is the WINNING EDGE.
by pound the rock on Sep 22, 2009 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
The walking tour:
Start by hanging out at the train tracks under I-40. Then work your way over to the burnt-out warehouses (there are lots of awesome surprises if you just climb around a bit). Then mosey up Broadway, under the interstate, chat with the locals for a while, then keep heading up Broadway towards Magnolia. For the night cap, head east on Magnolia and hang around the phone booths until the police disco cars bring the party. From there, it’s all role play and you’re expected to be the ‘lone, misunderstood vigilante’. (Think Cool Hand Luke.) You know what to do.
…oh, wait. Florida week is over?
Umm…disregard everything I just said. Old College Inn is awesome.
hooper...
you’re the man…that was hilarious
"It's static noise. You can't hear anything. You go up and down the line, your wide receivers, your running backs, your tight ends, nobody can hear. Nobody."
- Cal QB Nate Longshore commenting on playing in Neyland Stadium
Enjoy your visit
Just ask around and we’ll be happy to recommend spots or activities if you like.
Tennessee WILL beat Georgia on the way to 9+ wins in '09!!!
Eric Berry For Heisman!!!
Did he break it in the game?
Or in the club? I don’t remember him taking a jaw-breakin’ shot like UCLA’s QB did.
Never Again. Retire #8 NOW!
i think he did take a big hit
that he was a little shaken by…
maybe i “misremembered”
by golfballs03 on Sep 22, 2009 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Someone said today
it happened “on the fumble”…did we fumble at some point last week and I just don’t remember?
Will - Rocky Top Talk
oh, right
that slow roller. Everybody on the field must have felt like they were running in molasses, watching that ball trickle out of bounds and being unable to get to it.
He should have asked Tebow
To lay hands on his jaw and heal it while he was over there.
I still don’t remember seeing him get hurt. Are we sure Urban didn’t go “Woody Hayes” on him? CBS would have covered for him, that’s for sure.
Never Again. Retire #8 NOW!
by wvvol on Sep 23, 2009 3:12 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Gameday
Plan is to show up, see the campus, try to experience as much as possible, visit the Vol Navy (was told that is a must-see) and maybe try to get ourselves invited to a tailgate.
What time do we need to be in the stadium to see the run thru the “T” ? right before kickoff?
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