Tennessee Volunteers Continue the Streak: 24-14 Over Kentucky
by David Hooper on Nov 27, 2010 4:31 PM EST
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PrintThe game was closer than the score.
Tennessee had big troubles stopping Kentucky's running attack. Derrick Locke ran well in the middle and around the edge, and Randall Cobb's plays gave the defense all they could handle. To make matters worse, Mike Hartline threw with control, avoiding interceptions until desperation time.
Meanwhile, Tennessee had only one functional part of the offense for the first half - but what a functional part it was. First down? Tyler Bray Bomb. Second down? Bomb. Third down? Bomb. The deep ball was in effect in a way we haven't seen on the Hill in a long, long time. In fact, the deep ball gave Tennessee two scores so quickly that the Vols were only on the field for 8:39 and 20 plays. Meanwhile, Kentucky was trailing at the half but had already run about 50 plays on a defense that looked to be primed for fatigue in the second half.
Credit Bennie Wylie. We loved him during the offseason, but didn't talk about him during the last couple of months. His strength and conditioning program got the defense through a game where they saw 70 plays in the first three quarters and grew stronger, holding Kentucky to only 12 plays in the final and deciding quarter of the game.
Also credit Denarius Moore. The senior had his best game of his career today; absolutely destroying the overmatched Wildcat secondary with long catch after long catch. After the bobbled shoulda-been-TD drop in the opening drive, Moore went into the zone for a 7 reception, 200 yard game and one touchdown.
Credit all the seniors, really. The tears they shed after the game were well-deserved; no team at Tennessee has weathered transition like this class has. They left the program in the best shape they could have managed after two coaching changes, numerous lost players, an acidic fanbase, and many opportunities to hang up the cleats and look for enjoyment in life. They earned the victory that came on the wing of a freshman quarterback and his senior deep receiver.
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BTW
I have the LV post coming up in about three hours, if you missed it.
by Chris Pendley on Nov 27, 2010 4:35 PM EST via mobile reply actions
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Only what, 18 more years to break Notre Dame's mark against Navy?
by David Hooper on Nov 27, 2010 4:35 PM EST up reply actions
Navy has owned ND for the past 4 years.
The COEXIST bumper sticker is ridiculous. How are people supposed to get along when one side is flying planes into tall buildings or wearing sweater vests full of C4 and nails? The faiths are MUTUALLY EXCLUSIVE.
Quasi-repost:
If we play Florida next week, do we win? Because I feel like it’d be very, very close.
by Chris Pendley on Nov 27, 2010 4:36 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Was thinking about this earlier
Don’t know, but I think itd come down to the wire, which is saying more than most of the recent matchups.
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by Craig T on Nov 27, 2010 4:38 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
We'd win
We’d definitely win. We might even be favored by Vegas.
...just apologize for not thanking me.
And one play later, FSU scores an easy TD.
Momentum this.
by David Hooper on Nov 27, 2010 4:40 PM EST up reply actions
Florida has now burned all their TOs because they didn't know how to set up properly.
It’s the last game of the regular season.
by Chris Pendley on Nov 27, 2010 4:47 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Can we change the name of Interstate 75 from Lexington to Knoxville on a rolling basis.
Starting now as I-26
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by VolBrian on Nov 27, 2010 4:58 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Different game
Hooper,
I think you and I watched a different game. Tennessee’s defense schemed Kentucky to have to earn every pass. We were giving up underneath all day to make Kentucky have to have 13 play drives to sustain a score. That wound up working. Outside of Kentucky’s first drive score in the second half, they never really ran their offense well in the 2nd half. In the third quarter, Hartline went three and out after missing wide open receivers on 2nd and 3rd down.
On the other side, we enter the red zone (inside the 15) twice without points. Kentucky never really slowed our offense down in the second half outside of us hurting ourselves.
My point: I left the game thinking we should have won by more, not thinking the score didn’t indicate it should have been closer. This was a team that controlled the entire second half and was just better. It wasn’t ever in doubt in the last 20 minutes.
I agree that the offense left a lot on the field and our Defense forced a lot of plays
But, they had a LOT of missed opportunities. Locke was running at will and it seems every third down Cobb was open right in the middle on the first down marker. We stopped him a few times.
Plus, If UK doesn’t punt there in the fourth (which they shouldn’t have), they probably get the first and are driving to make it a 3 pt game.
It was a close game.
that's true
It’s true that Kentucky shouldn’t have punted and that may have made it a close game, but against Kentucky I just count on Kentucky making plays worthy of Kentucky. I count on Kentucky making coaching mistakes (ie not running all day, punting when they shouldn’t have). I count on Kentucky making Kentucky mistakes. I was born in October of ‘83 so I just always remember Kentucky being Kentucky. I guess, my emotional state in those last 20 minutes is that we’d put it away because we always do and because Kentucky always helps us. That colored my view of the game, and how we could have (should have) scored more points and won by more.
second
ill second that. i watched that stretch hand-off in the first quarter not quite make it over to Locke and i thought to myself, ‘thank goodness we can count on Kentucky to be Kentucky.’ i had a similar feeling on their lone field goal attempt.
there were some points left on the field for sure – both Bray INTs at/in the end zone, backing up to a 3rd and 30 in the second quarter after starting on the 25 or so, Lincoln’s field goal miss.
the streak remains intact and i have never been so happy to be a .500 team.
"History does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid. " - Dwight D. Eisenhower
That sounds right.
We should have won by more, but they were as efficient on their offense as we were on ours. The two big differences were that we got better as the game progressed (they didn’t), and they didn’t playcall their strengths as well as we did. I really feel they could have just ran the ball all day long, but they largely went away from that .
But yes, our scheme was clearly designed to avoid big plays. And thanks to 82 plays of offense, they had 3 turnovers.
by David Hooper on Nov 27, 2010 4:52 PM EST up reply actions
Anyone know which, if any,
Bowl reps were in attendance today?
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by Craig T on Nov 27, 2010 4:50 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Found it.
Representatives from the Music City, Liberty and BBVA Compass Bowls are at today’s Vols-Kentucky game in Neyland Stadium.
by David Hooper on Nov 27, 2010 4:55 PM EST up reply actions
Could we PUH-lease have a Bowling pic?
The COEXIST bumper sticker is ridiculous. How are people supposed to get along when one side is flying planes into tall buildings or wearing sweater vests full of C4 and nails? The faiths are MUTUALLY EXCLUSIVE.
Here ya go. Someone turn this into Dooley with photoshop please.
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How about something without the purple? We have the technology to make this ORANGE?
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Representatives from the Music City, Liberty and BBVA Compass Bowls are at today's Vols-Kentucky game in Neyland Stadium.
Per Rucker Twitter
FSU's passing gameplan:
- Identify #36 on the Gators.
- Throw at him.
by Chris Pendley on Nov 27, 2010 4:59 PM EST via mobile reply actions
This is ugly.
I kind of think we’d beat Florida this week. Then again, Vandy might have a shot the way they’re playing.
by Chris Pendley on Nov 27, 2010 5:05 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
/checks picks
//5 points on FSU
///breathes a little easier
by David Hooper on Nov 27, 2010 5:06 PM EST up reply actions
I think UF has a terrible game plan at QB
they’re gonna have to pick one or get a situational rhythm to get their offense going next year
Meyer has loyalty issues.
He’s too loyal to his offense to play Brantley, and he’s too loyal to Brantley to not play him. And then there’s Addazio.
by David Hooper on Nov 27, 2010 5:12 PM EST up reply actions
"I think UF has a terrible game plan"
Fixed
by Chris Pendley on Nov 27, 2010 5:12 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
You missed the back-tatted version.
by Chris Pendley on Nov 27, 2010 5:04 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Ah, you're right.
Oh well. He can upload it.
by David Hooper on Nov 27, 2010 5:06 PM EST up reply actions
Another thought I have on this game
We kinda played like the underdog on the ropes (esp. in the 2nd half)
A little role-reversal – typically its UK that plays hot and a more talented UT team plays down to its competition. But this year, with the talent level a little more stable.
UK let up a bit in the 2nd half and we did not.
I hope that determination sticks around for Dooley’s LONG tenure.
Wow. Final two minutes of the first half in the LSU / Arky game.
LSU ties it, then forces Arkansas to punt on a 3-and-out. On third down, the LSU center snaps it over Jefferson’s head. Arkansas recovers at LSU’s 21.
…and throws an interception in the end zone.
Kudos - And you'd done this before I scrolled this far. Requested above and delivered already. Woo.
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WOW!!!
Arkansas got the ball back on a punt with 6 seconds left. The punt went through the end zone, so Arky was on their own 20. Kneel it, right?
Nope. Deep bomb in stride. Two LSU defenders run right into each other like two outfielders tracking a fly ball. (One is still injured and on the field as I type.)
Touchdown, Arkansas. 20-14 into halftime, pending the XP.
Claiborne's up. Good news on that.
It was an ugly collision.
Oh, and 21-14 Arky.
by David Hooper on Nov 27, 2010 5:28 PM EST up reply actions
1st and Chavis!
Why yes, that was an 80-yard TD pass to end the half.
by Chris Pendley on Nov 27, 2010 5:28 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Ohmuhgosh
Mallett airs it out from Ark 20 on last play of half and Ark WR runs for TD after LSU defenders run into each other. 21-14 Arkie at the half. Epic.
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by Craig T on Nov 27, 2010 5:28 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Forgive me for hopefully speculating
UK is UK, Vandy is Vandy,
UF doesn’t have the offense it used to
USC loses Garcia and Jeffrey (but they still got Lattimore)
Could we be competing with UGA for the East title next year?
although...
in the name of caution… despite how good Rogers and Hunter have looked, we’re going to take a big step back at WR without Moore and Rogers.
you're right
and our D would have to get better than it was this year while replacing sr. LBs and DTs
definitely...
and the Carolina fans are going to be convinced that they won’t take a step back because of Lattimore… but whoever comes in for Garcia is going to have some big shoes to fill
Agreed on that.
Most likely, we’ll be playing Vandy and UK for wins to get into the Cap 1 Bowl next year. SCar wins the division, and we’re in a footrace between whichever of UGA and UF manages to have the fewest head-in-posterior weekends.
Bray’s junior year? THAT’S OUR YEAR WOO!!!
by David Hooper on Nov 27, 2010 5:41 PM EST up reply actions
I hope they work on their route-running in the offseason.
If they get to Jones/Moore levels of precision, we be good.
by David Hooper on Nov 27, 2010 5:36 PM EST up reply actions
yeah...
obv meant Moore and Jones.
I’m super excited to see what we look like in the bowl game… going to be a preview of next year I have to believe.
Les Miles is positively awful
just utterly terrible. last play of the half w/ 80 yards to go? hmmmm let’s see, the gameplan says man cover with 1 not-so-deep safety. im speechless.
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it was essentially 4th and 80
and they defended it like it was 3rd and 2. no words.
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I'm just not sure Arkansas gets a BCS bowl...
over a second Big Ten team… a loss here could hurt our pocketbook
They do if ...
… Auburn is declared ineligible for the SECCG tonight and Arkansas gets the nod. Then Arky beats South Carolina in the Holly Bowl. Then Arky goes to the Sugar.
(It won’t happen, but it’s technically possible.)
by David Hooper on Nov 27, 2010 5:47 PM EST up reply actions
Gotta figure 4 at large spots...
TCU automatically qualifies barring some true insanity…
Stanford likely gets in at #6, same for Ohio State at #8.
LSU couldn’t be passed over, and honestly there is no team from a single qualifier league close enough to realistically pass Arkansas. Guess it would require an upset of Oklahoma State for there to even be the possibility.
Boise's loss simplified a whole lotta things for the BCS bowls.
by David Hooper on Nov 27, 2010 6:05 PM EST up reply actions
I know that loss is going to be tough for you
Especially given how it happened. I can’t believe it happened.
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I'm good, actually.
Disappointed when I found out this morning. (I went to bed at halftime.) But this works for the MWC in other ways. Nevada doesn’t count towards AQ, but if the MWC needs an exemption, that’ll help the argument.
And I like TCU too, so there’s that.
by David Hooper on Nov 27, 2010 6:22 PM EST up reply actions
Did you see EDSBS's post on game?
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Yeah.
He has a way of being gentle during a traumatic moment.
by David Hooper on Nov 27, 2010 6:29 PM EST up reply actions
He could have brought out Firehorse.
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the grass in Little Rock lacks the bourbon fueled pop of Death Valley fescue
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That's the first time I've ever seen intentional grounding
On an unintentional pass.
by Chris Pendley on Nov 27, 2010 5:54 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Woo!!!
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Maryland upsetting NC State 24-14...
this would put FSU in the ACC title game
NCSU is driving inside the red zone, 1:00 3Q
NO MARYLAND!!!
NO!!!!
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So, this was a beautifully ugly game for us?
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+1
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Bump to the front for the wrap up article tomorrow? +1 and then some.
The COEXIST bumper sticker is ridiculous. How are people supposed to get along when one side is flying planes into tall buildings or wearing sweater vests full of C4 and nails? The faiths are MUTUALLY EXCLUSIVE.
Green?
The COEXIST bumper sticker is ridiculous. How are people supposed to get along when one side is flying planes into tall buildings or wearing sweater vests full of C4 and nails? The faiths are MUTUALLY EXCLUSIVE.
Woooo
The COEXIST bumper sticker is ridiculous. How are people supposed to get along when one side is flying planes into tall buildings or wearing sweater vests full of C4 and nails? The faiths are MUTUALLY EXCLUSIVE.
i rec- 'n that's niiice!
everybody!sorry bother your time a min,
by thetennesseethumper on Nov 27, 2010 7:54 PM EST up reply actions
Washington down 3...
2 seconds left, goes for the win from the California 2…
TB walks it in for the win. Good for UW… one more and they go bowling too.
It's not just that the best teams in the big 10 are inconsistent
it’s the impressive depth of the inconsistency
Lots of good games out there
and there’s also the Wisconsin game.
by David Hooper on Nov 27, 2010 6:30 PM EST up reply actions
It's been a great couple of days....
I LOVE beating Wildcats!
"It breaks your heart. It is designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring, when everything else begins again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops and leaves you to face the fall alone." A. Bartlett Giamatti
Wow, Florida.
Really, Really? That bad?
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We were one substitution infraction away from having an identical record with Florida.
Both overall and conference.
by David Hooper on Nov 27, 2010 6:40 PM EST up reply actions
Oh, no brainer.
And Florida fans will stay that way so long as Addazio is employed by Meyer.
by David Hooper on Nov 27, 2010 7:33 PM EST up reply actions
Speaking of Mallett...
think he regrets leaving Michigan? ;-)
by David Hooper on Nov 27, 2010 6:39 PM EST up reply actions
Is that possible?
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Malletball might become Brayball.
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Knile Davis is putting on a rushing clinic.
by Chris Pendley on Nov 27, 2010 6:54 PM EST via mobile reply actions
And a field goal is nearly as good as a TD right now.
A couple more rushes and the FG if need be.
by David Hooper on Nov 27, 2010 6:55 PM EST up reply actions
Wtf is the deal with play clocks?
Why are they apparently so hard to operate? Who is making these things? They go out like every game!
It's just a clock. That only has to work once a week. For 3 hours.
We sent a man to the moon, is all I’m saying
Handled by Arkansas technicians.
(Not implying home cooking. Implying level of technical competency.)
by David Hooper on Nov 27, 2010 7:04 PM EST up reply actions
Arkansas watch out
the goalline-high-snap/total-meltdown-that-suddenly-and-inexplicably-turns-into-a-W is afoot
Bowling
All of these “bowling” pictures…but no reference to Jesus Quintana, Walter, Donnie, or The Dude yet? I wish I had photoshop skills!
Nice!
I’ll raise you…
Kiffin: What the %$*& is this?!
Dooley: Obviously, you’re not a golfer!
I can go all night, folks!
Obviously you're not a golfer
Has become the universal come-back. It’s very useful.
...just apologize for not thanking me.
LSU got lucky that they're reviewing the non-fumble.
It won’t be overturned. But that stops the clock and saves them a couple seconds on the field goal try.
The clock will wind, but LSU should be set for the FG when they wind it.
by David Hooper on Nov 27, 2010 7:10 PM EST up reply actions
how was that not a personal foul???
helmet to helmet on a QB in a feet first slide. am i crazy?
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It's supposed to be.
The only way to not call that is to say is was purely accidental and that the defender was trying to pull up.
by David Hooper on Nov 27, 2010 7:11 PM EST up reply actions
officiating has really sunk to new lows
all across college football. some of the stuff i have seen in the last few weeks borders on satire.
The Dual Threat, Official Enforcer/Stat Geek of MCM.
The new rules rely too much on judgment.
It’s not natural to have so much protection for one player that’s not also afforded to other players on the field. It requires two modes of thinking when calling penalties.
by David Hooper on Nov 27, 2010 7:14 PM EST up reply actions
Well, that's a blow for the two-SEC in the BCS bit
But with Boise’s loss, a two-loss Arkansas (or even LSU) will probably be selected.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 27, 2010 7:14 PM EST up reply actions
I'd bet that Arky gets the Sugar.
Assuming that Auburn goes to the NCCG. A SoCar win makes things really interesting.
by David Hooper on Nov 27, 2010 7:16 PM EST up reply actions
Not that interesting
If USC wins, they make the Sugar and Auburn gets an at-large. As is, our 2nd team isn’t a lock, but either Arkansas or LSU to the Sugar seems likely. May be LSU, even with the loss, because of the local draw.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 27, 2010 7:17 PM EST up reply actions
I will go on record as saying that LSU isn't THAT charmed.
by David Hooper on Nov 27, 2010 7:16 PM EST up reply actions
But that injury timeout might change things a bit.
by David Hooper on Nov 27, 2010 7:17 PM EST up reply actions
Announcers don't seem to realize that the referees have the authority to declare this game over.
Even with people rushing, it’s obvious that Arkansas won. No reason to get worked up about it.
Wow
NC St got a TD and a stop. Or did they? Game over on the craziest measurement ever.
by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 27, 2010 7:27 PM EST reply actions
They shouldn't have gotten that.
But hey. I only had one point State on that one, so whatever.
by David Hooper on Nov 27, 2010 7:27 PM EST up reply actions
this really ties the thread together
everybody!sorry bother your time a min,
by thetennesseethumper on Nov 27, 2010 7:57 PM EST up reply actions
John C Calhoun
Was a bit of a [FULMER].
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Win-Win situation?
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live from ATL, GA
no
GO BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEZEZ!!!!!
/livesrightoffGTcampus
everybody!sorry bother your time a min,
by thetennesseethumper on Nov 27, 2010 8:10 PM EST up reply actions
that would be kinda sweet
everybody!sorry bother your time a min,
by thetennesseethumper on Nov 27, 2010 8:16 PM EST up reply actions
Hanging here in Athens
I would LOVE to see GT win and play them…..but don’t tell my wife, the UGA fan/employee.
"I will give my all for Tennessee Today."
Anyone know where I can find highlights of the game today?
tried espn, but to no avail
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
nevermind
found it
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
Somebody will have to explain this one to me.
by David Hooper on Nov 27, 2010 9:44 PM EST up reply actions
I think it's too big of a number.
For 26 years, 520 would mean 20 games a year.
by David Hooper on Nov 27, 2010 10:16 PM EST up reply actions
google ftw
total margin of victory during the streak
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Hmm.
Id be just as happy if that number were 26, and only increased by one each year, as long as it keeps going.
Kentucky had 517 posted in their locker rooms even before fall camp
Some of their guys tried to be all secretive about what it stood for this week. I think the world should know.
by Will Shelton on Nov 27, 2010 11:06 PM EST up reply actions
They could use a good Fulmerizer over there.
The COEXIST bumper sticker is ridiculous. How are people supposed to get along when one side is flying planes into tall buildings or wearing sweater vests full of C4 and nails? The faiths are MUTUALLY EXCLUSIVE.
Can't believe it
I am in shock over our win! …..And these Photoshop Pics are Freakin’ hilarious.
WOOHOO!
"I will give my all for Tennessee Today."
Friggin' regional broadcasting.
::fires up ESPN3::
Why no, I would rather watch two ranked teams play, thank you.
by Chris Pendley on Nov 27, 2010 10:53 PM EST up reply actions
And UGA fumbles the kickoff!
into the hands of another bulldog, but it was exciting while it lasted.
by Chris Pendley on Nov 27, 2010 11:02 PM EST up reply actions
I'm in March Madness mode.
I have no shot of winning, so I root for the teams I want to.
by Chris Pendley on Nov 27, 2010 11:11 PM EST up reply actions
Thats probably smart.
I’m two points behind #20 overall. I might be able to crack the top 20. Ill take it.
I've been in the 25-ish range all season
as Improper Benefits.
by Chris Pendley on Nov 27, 2010 11:12 PM EST up reply actions
UGA's season in a nutshell
They beat us like a drum, but there’s a world of difference between where we are and where they are as a program right now, x10 if they blow this one
About as poor of an offensive series as you'll ever see out of them.
The offensive line just went into matador mode.
by David Hooper on Nov 27, 2010 11:13 PM EST up reply actions
That was awful.
Meanwhile, I have standard-def Notre Dame-USC on the TV now (and the much better OU-OSU game on the computer).
Huh. Kiffin vs. Kelly. Wonder who I’m pulling for.
by Chris Pendley on Nov 27, 2010 11:15 PM EST up reply actions
Ha.
It was all part of UGA’s plan.
Part one: Fumble the ball.
Part two: Sack GT twice and get them to run down some clock.
Part three: Stop them on 4th and 16.
Part four: Profit.
If he accepts a lower-tier bowl bid, he'll impress me
i’d just like some official recognition that they’re not what they used to be
by Will Shelton on Nov 27, 2010 11:16 PM EST up reply actions
Clearly we wouldn't see eye to eye in 2008
by Chris Pendley on Nov 27, 2010 11:17 PM EST up reply actions
That's the Golden Dome for you.
He’d have been better off staying in Cincy.
by David Hooper on Nov 27, 2010 11:19 PM EST up reply actions
He's been running a mash unit.
I suspect Weis did more damage to that program that we realize.
Also, Cincinnati completely tanking without him doesn’t help.
by Chris Pendley on Nov 27, 2010 11:20 PM EST up reply actions
Here's what irked me
Not only did he lose that gND by not going for the FG (which actually pleased me, since I hate ND), he was so arrogant in the press conference. Couldnt even admit he’d made a mistake. He’s not as charming as Les Miles to be able to get away with that.
Did you see any pictures of the attendance at that game?
I think we get more at women’s soccer games.
by David Hooper on Nov 27, 2010 11:22 PM EST up reply actions
Fun with bowl scenarios!
BCS: Auburn/Arkansas
Cap One: LSU
Cotton: Alabama
Outback: SCarolina
Chick-Fil-A: Mississippi State
Gator: Florida
Music City: Tennessee
Liberty: Georgia
Birmingham: Kentucky
Poor South Carolina.
Best season in recent memory and they still end up in the Outback.
by Chris Pendley on Nov 27, 2010 11:26 PM EST up reply actions
I think they're going to be so happy to be there next week
that Auburn may crush them. But there’s also a rule that you can’t take a team that’s two games worse than another team, so LSU automatically goes before them (just like MSU automatically goes to a better bowl than we do).
by Will Shelton on Nov 27, 2010 11:29 PM EST up reply actions
Ok, prognostication time: the 2011 schedule
9-3 Montana
9-10 Cincinnati
9-17 at Florida
10-1 Buffalo
10-8 Georgia
10-15 Louisiana State
10-22 @ Alabama
10-29 South Carolina
11-5 Middle Tennessee
11-12 @ Arkansas
11-19 Vanderbilt
11-26 @ Kentucky
What’s our record?
I think 9-3 is within reason
Can’t reasonably pick us to win in Gainesville or Tuscaloosa, and we’re still so young it’s hard to imagine us running the rest of the table…but the main difference between this year and net year will be competitiveness.
by Will Shelton on Nov 27, 2010 11:34 PM EST up reply actions
I do like having SoCar and Georgia in Knoxville.
Same with LSU.
by David Hooper on Nov 27, 2010 11:36 PM EST up reply actions
Meanwhile, the Ladies lost to Georgetown 69-58.
No clue what happened, but it looked like sloppiness and bad 3-point shooting were the culprits. Meanwhile, Georgetown went 10-18 from beyond the arc and shot 40% overall.
Foul trouble for a lot of starters in the final line, but I don't know when / who picked up fouls.
by Chris Pendley on Nov 27, 2010 11:31 PM EST up reply actions
Bjorklund got 'em kinda early-ish, but the others were late.
by David Hooper on Nov 27, 2010 11:32 PM EST up reply actions
Did you get a chance to listen to the game?
by Chris Pendley on Nov 27, 2010 11:33 PM EST up reply actions
Pieces of it, but nothing in continuity.
Just enough to realize that Mickey really didn’t like the officials.
by David Hooper on Nov 27, 2010 11:33 PM EST up reply actions
Hm.
I had planned to do a post-tournament thing, but failing to catch any of this game (and the ensuing loss) kind of threw that for a loop.
by Chris Pendley on Nov 27, 2010 11:36 PM EST up reply actions
I'm not going to worry about it.
There’s enough going on at the moment that I don’t think it’ll get missed.
by David Hooper on Nov 27, 2010 11:37 PM EST up reply actions
Turnovers.
Tons and tons of turnovers. Oh, and a 20% 3-point shooter went 5-7 on the night.
by David Hooper on Nov 27, 2010 11:31 PM EST up reply actions
Stricklen had an awful night.
Glory Johnson was everywhere – 13 points, 12 boards, 7 turnovers….
by Chris Pendley on Nov 27, 2010 11:32 PM EST up reply actions
Twitter chatter on Miami
and I’m seeing Petrino and Mullen a lot. Petrino is a natural flight risk…but you wonder about the Cam Newton factor if Mullen might want to just get out of town…
I don't think Petrino is as much of a flight risk as advertised.
I think he figured out that he wasn’t a pro coach after all and panicked. So he turned a fairly understandable Louisville-to-Atlanta move into a can’t-hit-a-moving-target move.
He still should have finished the season, but Arkansas makes sense for him right now.
by David Hooper on Nov 28, 2010 12:04 AM EST up reply actions
I think Tyler Bray would have 8,500 yards passing against the OSU defense.
At least based on the last minute of this game.
Good grief.
5 yard dumps in the middle of the field. Absolutely dumb at this point in the game. Incompletions are less damaging.
Hence, why I wanted them to get the 3 now.
Save 30 seconds.
by Chris Pendley on Nov 27, 2010 11:48 PM EST up reply actions
Someone with no job and no life
should do a study of those in-the-air onside kicks vs. the on-the-ground version
My favorite is the dribble-straight-forward-and-block-for-your-kicker-to-recover.
You can outrun a 10-yard ball.
by David Hooper on Nov 27, 2010 11:51 PM EST up reply actions
I like the one bounce version
which leads to maximum violence
by Will Shelton on Nov 27, 2010 11:52 PM EST up reply actions
i think
when they are expecting it and have the bunch of hand’s team guys ready, you should just drill low but off the ground into the crowd and hope for the best. i also like the 2 kicker version which makes teams play both side of the field honestly.
The Dual Threat, Official Enforcer/Stat Geek of MCM.
I kind of think the pooch punt-jump ball is the more effective of the two.
However, I have the job and life components so I’m not sure I can do the study.
[x] before this offseason
by Chris Pendley on Nov 28, 2010 7:48 AM EST up reply actions
that draw was almost as indefensible as UK's punt in the 4th from inside our 40
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