1. Get Physical: Tennessee needs an imposing presence from its offensive line, one of the best and most experienced in the SEC. If those five can get a surge up front, the Vols will be able to run effectively, always a key. If not, it’ll be another long (and one-dimensional) day against the Gators.
2. Stay Committed: UT has strayed from the run in years past against Florida, some of which has been dictated by the score. The Vols, though, need to stay committed to running even if they fall behind by a score or two in the first half. Running in the first and second quarter often pays its dividends in the third and fourth.
3. Stay at Home: Florida’s offense is designed to make fast defenses, like UT’s, slower. By staying disciplined on defense, the Vols can avoid getting gaped by the spread. The Gators will get a few plays, but by sticking with their assignments and not over-pursuing, UT will have a better chance.
4. Be Protective: This one works on two fronts, and they go hand in hand. UT must limit its turnoves on offense to have a chance. It also must protect quarterback Jonathan Crompton, whose right ankle won’t stand for a lot of abuse. With little pressure, Crompton can be much, much more effective throwing the ball.
5. Keep Out (of Bounds): Florida return specialist Brandon James has made plenty of teams look foolish. The Vols should consider kicking out of bounds and not take their chances. Even a punt shorter by 5 or 10 yards is better than James taking one to the end zone.
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tonyfred#409061 writes:
First
tonyfred#409061 writes:
And I agree with all 5 items. Especially the run run run part. Got to control the ball to win this one.
BigVolOnBoard writes:
Pray
BigVolOnBoard writes:
and BOYCOTT PILOT
WorkinLikeHeck writes:
1) Get a new coaching staff
tnvol737 writes:
Forgot to say "Bench Foster." Need to let Hardesty and Creer Keep the ball past the 50 yard line....
jasonn1970 writes:
The Vols have to force the Gators to sell out to stop the run. And when they do, they have to execute and hit some big plays. And other than that just pray special teams aren't a deciding factor in this game.
CoverOrange writes:
#1 haven't done so far this year
#2 haven't done so far this year
#3 historically rarely done
#4 haven't done so far this year
#5 was strategy in play last year that Colquitt failed to execute
What is "gaped", Drew?
1974Vol writes:
If we can just run well enough to keep the LB's and the safety's near the line of scrimmage, we might get some big plays over the middle to Brandon Warren.
1974Vol writes:
Had to read the copy to understand the "Keep Out (of bound)". Thought it meant just don't go on the field or something?!?
law_vol writes:
1) Duh
2) Against 8 & 9 men in the box? Crompton will have to throw the ball to make the defenders back off the line. Then we can run to make the safeties play tentatively to open up the deep routes. It will take a complete effort/gameplan to win, not just beat our heads against a wall to prove that we didn't abandon the run.
3) Our defense should be dictating their offense, not the other way around. Reactionary coaching by definition always puts you a step behind what the other team is doing.
4) Really? The point of pass protection is protecting the quarterback?
5) Only really insightful point of the five, and reports so far are that Cunningham does have some good directional control so far.
I think he meant gashed by the offense.
MidTennVol writes:
Vols by at least 3, guaranteed. Place your bets before it's too late...
law_vol writes:
RichRollin - I hope that he is the same player they saw last year when he returned an interception 96 yards for the TD.
Moaninglikeheck writes:
Posted by TurboFan
What is "gaped", Drew?
Ever heard of a gaping hole?
To gape is to open wide or spread out. To be gaped would be to spread yourself out too thin, i.e. the concept of the Spread Offense as it relates to spreading out a defense which opens lanes of attack.
dvols writes:
bet the farm on the vols boys!!!!
1) throw
2) catch
3) hit
4) run fast
5) hit some more
what an easy game,
glug,glug,glug,glug,glug, and tommorrow...
glug,glug,glug!
1974Vol writes:
Here are my five(5)
1. Execute your assignment, play within yourselves & keep your composure, don't beat yourselves.
2. Take some chances defensively early with blitzs and try to create some turovers and short fields for our offense. This "O" group struggles to put 10-12 play drives together.
3. Tell Crompton its OK to throw the ball away - just don't take a sack - period! Punting is not a bad outcome for us in this game. Jon - hint its 1001,1002,1003, throw it!
4. In the right circumstances - trick plays are good. Run at least one a half. But don't force one. Take the big play if its there otherwise just waste the down.
5. Win the special teams game - if that means kicking out of bounds so be it. But really what this means is out hussle and out hit Florida. Most often the team playing the hardest wins on special teams.
Go4Two writes:
Jason I don't think we will have to force Fla to sell out to stop the run. The Fla coaches believe they can put 8 in the box and cover UT receivers in man on man. If we are going to win our Receivers must beat man coverage
ravensearay writes:
dvols-
Nuttin' to it.
GLUG GLUG
1974Vol writes:
that is create some turnovers
RunRunPassPunt writes:
6. Make necessary adjustments should schemes prove ineffective
7. 86 the mustang package
8. Don't kid ourselves - this game will require aggressive playcalling on both sides of the ball
9. Brandon Warren & Hardesty have to start
I also think, regardless of the outcome, that we will truly see what we have for a coaching staff. Go vols
1974Vol writes:
Good point about the "box" sjt18. If we get a push up the middle and force Tebow to run a "belly" around out penetration, it gives our defenders that extra step to catch him.
law_vol writes:
1974Vol + RRRP = right on point
1974Vol writes:
Is there any chance at all that Clawson & Fulmer have "saved" some things offensively for the Gators? If not, I don't see any real difference between what we're running now and what Walt Harris brought to K-town in the early 80's. Of course Cutcliff believed it was more about execution than schemes and that is true, but I really thought we were going to get a changing of the guard on "O" and its just not happened so far.
law_vol writes:
Does anyone know whom is Morley's backup and why they seemed intent on refusing to play that person? The coaches have already admitted that Morley's injury prevented him from making tackles against UAB.
airship writes:
play creer and warren more.
SemperVol writes:
I'd like to add one:
(6.) Ensure more points are on your side of the scoreboard relative to Florida's as the Game Clock reads 0:00.
TurboFan-
gape, verb:
goggle, look with amazement; look stupidly
DennisVols writes:
#6: Use a number of different blitz packages and get into Tebows head. GA did it=win, MI did it = win, Auburn and LSU did it=win and even Miami did it with a defense less experienced than UT and it limited his abilities.
Hit him hard
Hit him low
and HIT HIM OFTEN
If UT can get into the backfield it messes up the spread big time. Clean Harvins clock at the point of the hand off and he will think about it the rest of the game. Disrupt Tebows timming by getting into his face and making him pick himself up off the ground every chance you get.
Get physicl, get tough, and be mean
dvols writes:
sorry 1974, they are football players, not econ-logistical thermo-nuclear phycicist......
glug, glug, glug
WorkinLikeHeck writes:
2) Hire Bruce Pearl as coach
orangebloodgmc writes:
Keep rotating in fresh linemen and rbs ... none of this, "Gee, we meant to get him in the game but just forgot." Should be somebody's responsibility to remember.
orangebloodgmc writes:
Heath, if you are on here, can you tape the game by any chance? Am having trouble getting to see it live.
99gator writes:
1. have the better players
2. have the better coaches
3. see #'s 1 and 2.
law_vol writes:
RickRollin - good point, hopefully we see both tomorrow.
budrhon writes:
I think everyone will be cringing when Crompton falls back too pass. Let's hope he can rush for at least 70 yards when he doesn't see anything down field. When was the last time the Vols had a two-dimesional QB? Don't take the sack. Go Vols!
beef4davols writes:
law_vol: Rogan started the game in Morley's position due to his 1 quarter suspension. So I would say Rogan is his back-up and he plays a lot. So good question!!
conchybong writes:
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madcow26#524674 writes:
I think the key is to score more than they do..
WaltGoVols writes:
madcow26#524674 writes:
I think the key is to score more than they do..
But as Von Clauswitz said, the simplest things can be very difficult.
Walt, UT 81
CoverOrange writes:
Didn't question Drew correctly. I know "agape", "gaping", and "gape" as nouns and verbs, adjectives and adverbs. Never seen "gaped" used as something done to you.
Need to read more Shakespeare I guess.
Nuthinbutorange writes:
The question arises, Roachbong, why a Gator fan chooses to mix his sports and throw totally inane comments in the mix. No one really cares whether the fight song offends you or not. In fact, I'm pleased to know that it bothers you so much. Here's hoping you get to hear it all afternoon long in Neyland Stadium tomorrow. It's our stadium, our crowd, our team. Don't like it here? Delta's ready when you are. Why don't you stay home with the rest of the rustbelt Yankees who infest your state?
conchybong writes:
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BigOrangeFanatic writes:
Way to keep it classy. Excellent sportsmanship! You are a role model to all. Why don't you come up with something educated to say?
conchybong writes:
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hcjhworth#266723 writes:
Why the same ole offense, what happened to the west coast offense-I think Fulmer stopped it quickly. Our poor defense has no chance with the 1970 style under chavis. Quit coaching and let the guys do it themselves-GO BIG ORANGE.
WeLoveTennesseeVols writes:
Watch out for Harvin, his injury situation is as delicate as Crompton's don't you know.
hcjhworth#266723 writes:
lET THE UNIVERSITY GET A NEW DEFENSIVE COACH AND LET THE OFFENSIVE COACH RUN THE OFFENSE AND KEEP FULMER OUT OF THE GAME.-GOVOLS
jcrewvol writes:
1. bench crompton
2. bench foster (always fumbles in big situations)
3. score more than they do
4. bench crompton
5. bench foster
orangecountry21 writes:
this ought to be number one
OrangeNation98 writes:
5 Things to actually contend with Florida next year:
1. Bench Crompton
2. Make a pass longer than 7 yards
3. Fire Fulmer
4. A miracle
5. Special teams perfection..that would probably go in the same category with 4
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