Bile! Memories of Penn State's Tony Hunt

by Joel Hollingsworth on Aug 21, 2007 6:06 AM EDT in Tennessee Volunteer Football

The Volunteer defense has been motivated this off season by the post-Outback Bowl comments of Penn State tailback Tony Hunt. Just thought I'd help out a little bit in this regard:

That is really, really irritating, primarily because it's true and because it was said of a John Chavis defense, one that is traditionally characterized by its ability to stop the run. We won't get another crack at Penn State or Tony Hunt this season, but here's to hoping that they play that video before every game and that all post-game comments about toughness are made by players in orange and white.

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Ugh.

I've been trying to piece together some type of counter-argument to Mr. Hunt's comments all day, and have come up with this:

Ugh.

PSU got their gift with 10:01 left in the 4th quarter. They would hold onto the ball for 7:54 of that. I do think his "I don't think they wanted to tackle me" remark was a bit arrogant, as I'm pretty sure the UT defenders wanted to; but just couldn't. Mr. Hunt, you had 10 other guys out there helping you do what you did. Man up, and share your individual success with the successful work of your teammates. The PSU guys got the dreaded "mo" swing in their favor after that fumble. Some things you just can't recover from.

Also, Joel, with respect to "We won't get another crack at Penn State or Tony Hunt this season...", there's always the possibility of another bowl match up. Especially if it's for the MNC in 'Nawlins 1/7/08!

by Aerobab on Aug 21, 2007 3:48 PM EDT reply actions

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PSU fan here. To be fair to Tony, he did use the words "we" and "us" alot in the interview. That, and after his 4th Q performance I think he had earned the right to talk smack.

I'll second your plan for the MNC matchup. I'd also love to see a reg. season series. Two huge and (hmm what's the word here? Insane? Passionate?) passionate fan bases, two incredible stadiums, and two teams with a history of run it down your throat play. It just might be more fun for the fans than the Coastal Carolinas et al that we're scheduling now.

by billybob on Aug 22, 2007 12:09 PM EDT up reply actions

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I dont think he said anything too bad, and as a college football fan I think a home and home between the two schools would be great! Good luck to the Vols fans this season, I had a great time a neyland stadium last year, and I hope those of you that go to Cal this year enjoy yourselves as well. Tennessee and Texas would be an awesome home and home also. only 10 more days!!!

by calbears40 on Aug 23, 2007 5:29 AM EDT reply actions