1. Keep The Faith: While the results haven’t been good, Tennessee’s players should be commended for finding a way to bring energy to the field week after week. That only gets tougher with each loss, but it’s more important now than ever. If the Vols are going to make anything happen in their last four games, they’ve got to continue to play with intensity. If that begins to wane, the season could really get ugly.
2. Chuck It: If Tennessee is going to have a chance, it needs to find some plays in the passing game. Lately, the run is simply unreliable. UT has been most effective moving the ball in two-minute situations this season, and perhaps a throw-first approach might help soften up Carolina’s run defense.
3. No Cookin’: South Carolina has plenty of talent at receiver. But tight end Jared Cook is the Gamecocks’ leading receiver. Strongside linebacker Nevin McKenzie will likely be the guy charged with handling the 6-foot-5 junior. If Tennessee is going to win, they will have to keep tabs on Cook.
4. Pick-A-Back: UT’s tailback rotation simply isn’t working. It’s been hard for Arian Foster, Montario Hardesty or Lennon Creer to develop a rhythm only getting a few carries each early. So far, no one has gotten hot — or even really had a chance to. Whoever coaches decide to start needs more than three or four carries to get in the groove — if that’s possible.
5. Get Red: UT’s offense isn’t productive enough to squander scoring chances inside the 20-yard line. Without a big, physical receiver, the Vols must find a little more creativity in the red zone like they did last week on a 10-yard screen to Josh Briscoe that went for six points.
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Comments » 59
ncvol17 writes:
we may have keys but no lock to the game
tnbigg writes:
We can't beat South Carolina this year...drop the list...
pdhuff#552644 writes:
I would suggest -
A. Tackle somebody
B. Tackle some more closer than 9-14 yards off the line of scrimmage.
C. Throw downfield more than twice a game
D. Recruit some speedy WRs who can seperate
E. After the speedy WRs are here throw the ball to them.
That is all.
tnbanker_govols writes:
5 keys to beating South Carolina:
1) Get
2) Rid
3) Of
4) Phillip
5) Fulmer!!
Doobz15 writes:
Five Big Things: To beat South Carolina
1. Leave Fulmer at home
2. Unplug Fulmer's headset
3. Fire Fulmer
4. Fulmer retires before Saturday
5. Hire a new coach before Saturday
NO_DIGGITY writes:
Naffy Say throw to Austin Rogers at least 15 times.
Try to audilbe to another play for the first time this year.
Super Glue Visor to Spurriers head, first time he tries to throw it he will fling himself face first on the ground.
Call Stanley Morgan and see if he is living in Easly, SC and suit him up. Still has more speed than most of our WR.
More Eric Berry, O, D and Special Teams.
LostinNCVol writes:
Cteative to this staff means throw a receiver screen to Eric Berry when the whole world knows what your going to do.
vol2211insc writes:
I say they need to get some seperation with the wideouts vs. SC DB's. Ainge made the best of what he had last year but Taylor Brisco and Rogers aren't getting it done right now. I say let Denarius Moore start...He always gets seperation and its usually down field on vertical plays. They need to play for turnovers on Defense and that just doesn't mean only Berry...The rest of the defense needs to make something happen
SemperVol writes:
Haha!
SemperVol writes:
Paige and Moore out wide. Warren in the slot.
Let it rain!
tnbanker_govols writes:
5 more keys in beating South Carolina:
1) Score
2) More
3) Points
4) Than
5) Them!!
Feared_Mustang_Package writes:
The one Key to Beating USC:
1. Tennessee removing their head from their collective asse.
Greyback_Vol writes:
I've been wondering for the past few weeks now if UT should try a hurry-up approach on offense. They have moved the ball very well in several of those situations this season. Lord knows they aren't winning time of possession battles anyway, so it's not like it would wear the defense out anymore than normal.
It doesn't really matter who is running the ball for UT right now. For the most part, horrible blocking is the problem. Hardesty does give the team a nice spark though.
vol2211insc writes:
I agree...u got D moore with only like 8 catches but averages like 25 yards a catch??????????????????? Mystery...and is Ahmad Paige really that slender and behind that we can't try to use that speed we recruited him for????? We've truly got nothing to lose and They are just waiting on fulmer to finish this season. I'm sick and tired of hearing these sports talk show hosts here in columbia Calling the game 24-10 carolina....
Volumnus writes:
Hmmm, ex lax in the SC water supply might be a better plan..... otherwise, the chicken is feathered and we are plucked!
olozbal#646632 writes:
1. Anticipate what the defense would do in the situation you're up against. You can do this by watching film, or even using common sense. Or ask Chavis what he'd do.
2. Before you take the snap, look at the defense.
3. If the defense you see looks like it'll stop the run, then you call what's called an "Audible" to a different play.
4. Expand your run selection to include a selection broader than 2-3 plays.
5. Wipe clueless look off your face, at least when the cameras are on you up in the press box.
For all this I will charge no fee. Thank me afterwards.
CoverOrange writes:
6-1 Nevin covering a 6-5 Cook scares me. Which ever side he lines up on have the DE crash on him.
Moaninglikeheck writes:
Lets just go out there and see what happens. At this point, I'm not worried about the results. A win is Great, "Go Vols". A loss is fine...Will move us closer to the end. A win gives us momentum down the stretch, encouragement for a bowl appearance. A loss appeases the grumblers and erases all doubt as to Fulmer's fate. Is this what apathy feels like?
I don't think even the most optimistic of the optimists believe that Fulmer will survive 6-6.
Striker writes:
Awesome reply!
gslaton#227127 writes:
The Super Glue idea is the best I've heard so far! I plan on being at the game. Now, if I can just get close to his visor....
blitzshoot writes:
Put a REAL offensive line on the plane.
beavbullvol writes:
Since victory is impossible, here are 5 big ways to have a good time while being embarrassed in Columbia:
1. Allow Stephens to audible
2. Allow any and all Freshmen chance to play
3. Allow Clawson to call his own game
4. Allow Foster to sit on the bench the entire game
5. Allow the DBs within 5 yards of the line of scrimmage
Come to think of it, these might be the 5 big things that help us have a fighting chance
beavbullvol writes:
6. Allow tuba section (including large female members) of band to play O-line in 2nd half
beavbullvol writes:
All kidding aside, how do we have the 7th rated recruiting class for next year????
Are these kids blind or just stupid? They won't see the field until for meaningful playing time until their 3rd year on campus.
How in the world is UT the only school in America that has such complex systems on offense and defense to where any and all freshmen, Berry not included (a blind man could see that talent), can't handle it?
Am I the only one who finds that a bit difficult to digest?
murrayvol writes:
I don't think he survives 7-5. The train has left the station.
invisiblekid writes:
I suggested sneaking Adkins on the bus back to Illinois a few weeks ago. Also suggested a special teams coach 4 years ago along with not taking the easy way out by bringing in Cutcliffe as a quick fix. Obviously, my keys to success aren't being heard.
I'm out of here fellas, the beach awaits. Let me know how it turns out.
murrayvol writes:
We had the #4 ranked class in 05'. How's that working out for us?
Player development must follow recruiting as night follows day. It's never happened under Fulmer.
And no you're not the only one.
invisiblekid writes:
7-5 might give him a chance at 8-5 after a bowl game.
Scary to think that the future of the program may hinge on the outcome of the Weedeater Bowl brought to you by Dollar General and Huddle House.
Seriously, I think the die has been cast.
Hudro writes:
My wife and I have been attending UT games since we were in school there in the seventies. We have had season tickets since 1981 so we are not fans who jumped on the band wagon during the good times 90's. I tell you this to be sure you understand we have watched our share of "stinker" games in the past. My wife may not know a lot about football x and o's but she made a statement to me recently that really summed up the offense to me. She leaned over to me after the first five minutes of the second half against Bama and said, "Having to watch this offense is like having to take really bad tasting medicine. Do we have to stay? " This is from a woman who never wants to leave early no matter what. We live in South Carolina and I am not looking forward to hearing the "shamecocks" crow over our demise. But hope is always there and maybe Berry, Morley et al can get a td or two and pull this one out for their buddies on offense.
eefor10c writes:
To insure a loss take the advice of the GREAT COACHES who post on this site.
murrayvol writes:
I hear the beach is lovely this time of year. Carolinas, Florida, French Riviera?
I think we know how it's going to turn out.
volcycle writes:
UT 17
SC 10
murrayvol writes:
I know how she feels. It's downright painful.
Many of my friends (football fans but not UT fans) now tell me how sorry they are about the Vols. Now that hurts. I'd rather have hate than pity.
lomas98 writes:
The revolving door at RB is just as bad as switching QB's every series. The problem is they want to get all three in the game but with the offense stalling they can't. They are forcing the issue to guarantee all three play. They need to have some drives to keep the clock moving, move the ball, get more than 1 first down and then rotate as a change of pace. Each RB thinks they must pop a big run in order to stay and they are not seeing the running lanes. The poor running game now just magnifies our inept QB play. If we had any passing game it would loosen up the box to hit some running plays.
tnbanker_govols writes:
Furthermore, five other keys in beating South Carolina:
1) Please
2) Don't
3) Fumble
4) Arian
5) Foster
DarthVol writes:
Ahhh. The beach.
Do you still have to take your shirt off when you go to one of those things? Last time I went some kids tried to save me by pushing me back in the water.
Stay safe.
auttat writes:
Find some kind of identity offensively. They come out 5 wide against Miss State and complete a 15 yard pass to Foster and the next play they are lined up in the I with a tight end and Briscoe coming in motion AND SURPRISE SURPRISE they ran the ball
graphpro#231211 writes:
It's been terribly quiet on the Hill this week. Probably the calm before the storm. Hamilton's been quiet...even the sports writers have been quiet. Not even John Adams has had anything to say.
Everyone awaits....
$10 says it happens Tuesday!
WYLOVER writes:
1. let cutcliffe coach SC game
2. let Creer get 25 carries
3. throw the ball over the middle for more than 10 yards
4. throw verticals to berry and moore until SC pukes
5. kick clawson in balls before kickoff
mjaichele#464960 writes:
Vols will win out, the body of work will be good for another year, everyone goes home happy, close the book, end of story. Only question is, what happens to Cromptard?
luckymacy#423360 writes:
Great post! It's like you read my mind.
Many of the reader responses to this article are way more creative than the UT football staff or the KNS writers are.
The whole article is kind of mute as in who cares if they even do beat SC anyway. The season, like the 2005 recruiting class, is a bust overall even if they were to even win out.
The next two Headlines I want to see this year are Fulmer Retires Early and UT hires piss excellence national powerhouse coach.
Trick or Treat!
pdhuff#552644 writes:
How could you forget # 7?
7. Hire Dupree as concessions manager-have a blue light special for left over graze-free Golden Corral coupons.
golfnut0517 writes:
Who better to put the final nail in that OVERSIZED coffin but VisorBoy.
DennisVols writes:
I'll go one better than that. Use a 4 receiver set and add Berry to the mix. Let Berry and Warren slant in a crossing pattern short middle and the the other two go long.
If USC goes 8 in the box there is no way they can cover this pattern.
utmdm writes:
No back is going to get in the groove the way this OL has performed.
stormblast writes:
- "I've got a message for all of em baby...SHUT AND OUT!"
- "THAT-WILL-HAPPEN!"
South Carolina 27
Tennessee 0
ande1139 writes:
I just want to see a win. I dont care even if it is going to be 12-9. Just want to see a WIN. I say bring the house 75% of the time on defense and throw it 40+........if we have that many plays!
Any big QB's coming in next year now that Nunes dropped out?
Dont here too much in Cincy. Hear alot about Ohio St.. It makes me sick living around those people
xvolx writes:
thats only one.
jobrando#216494 writes:
It would be great to see Fulmer without his headset on but all these coaches are running scared trying to save themselves. This will add up to another VOL defeat. FARE-THE=WELL coaches. Please no more family coaches.
98reax writes:
1. Run some plays Spurrier is NOT expecting
2. RBs: Gain ground with downs and distance enough to stick it in the checkerboard
3. Keep your head out of your rear end enough to NOT give away 15 yard chunks of penalties
4. OLine: Hold off the Gamehens long enough to give Nick time to NOT get clobbered 3 and out
5. Hit them hard enough to put some legitimate fear into their noggins
6. Receivers: Come get the ball and run the thing into the endzone instead of tippy-toeing around like a bunch of ballerinas
7. Coach: Use the right man for the situation, let your assistants call the game, and play to win
These are the same things that have gotten us beat week in and week out. If we can take care of the 7 points mentioned, good things will happen.
"Go Big Orange - Beat SC!"
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