Do these idiots know anything about college football? I mean, our home is the loudest stadium in college football consistently, and it isn't anything new for our guys.
Since Jones got to Knoxville, they've used a silent count, and even Dobbs' audibles are silent. When Dobbs acts like he is talking to his line, he usually isn't saying anything important, and in fact, I would bet it is just "sugaring" 100% of the time.
These talking heads who've continually push that agenda know less about college football than the average fan. How they get those jobs is one of life's great mysteries..
You will see a different Vols team than we have seen at any point this year. Our boys are now the hunted, and they will play like that. In fact, you will see a different coaching staff from the word go this week as well.
Offensively- Advantage> Tennessee
We have the better difference maker in Dobbs. They have better over all talent. Speedy not 100%, and I would bet that neither is Kirk. I do think if the Aggies get a big swing of momentum from a score and then quick turnover, it could spell doom.
Defensively- Advantage> A&M
Because of injuries, they are better. I'd put our ends against theirs all day. The two best defensive players on the field will be #'s 9&15. Our tackles are better, and we are much deeper along the line of scrimmage. Their linebackers are better simply by virtue of more depth, and of course our two all conference guys being hurt. Although we have struggled at times defending the deep ball, I think our corners and safeties are better than A&M's, and will need to have a BIG day. Have to drill it in their minds, no matter what else happens, they simply cannot get over the top of us.
I think we are built to defend the spread, and if we had Maybin, and DKJR, I would have absolutely NO fear about this, but as it stands we don't. I think 20 will have a MUCH better game this week as he is built to defend this type of offense as opposed to what they played last week. Gaulden has to continue to improve and show why he is thought of as one of the best defensive players in the SEC. Show that to the rest of the country, because believe it or not, this is the game that EVERYBODY will be watching. We must stay in our rush lanes, and we must NOT over pursue, and above all, it must be 11 hats to the ball on every play. Have a resolve and purpose, and don't let your team down. Play with that mentality, and this defense will be fine.
Special Teams- Advantage> TN. It goes without saying that Evan Berry is one of the best return men in the game, but Kamara is quietly climbing the rankings in PR yardage, and last week he was 1/2 step away on a couple from being off to the races. The true difference maker, and somebody who doesn't get near enough love is the absolute weapon that is Trevor Daniel. Florida was crowing all week before our game that we lost the best punter we had when they got Townsend, but all Trevor does is make BIG kicks for us. Butch uses him stunningly well, and he is a legit weapon. Medley has had a good, not great year. There kicker about the same. I just feel like Aaron is due to make a BIG one for the Vols, and I think it could come down to him in the end. i feel confident he will answer. I know history suggests otherwise. Just a feeling.
Coaching-Advantage> A&M I think Shoop may have a slight edge over Chavis, but John has been one of the best for a whole lot of years, and that gets him some favor. I think Sumlin is a better offensive mind than anybody we have on staff by a lot, and for that reason, I give them a slight advantage.
This game will come down to 3 or 4 plays like most every game played. Who makes those plays? Who will step up and cement themselves in lore. My money is on Josh Dobbs. When he refuses to lose, he rarely does. He is good enough to completely control a game, and I think he will..
Vols-38, Aggies-35 last second Medley game winner.
Since Jones got to Knoxville, they've used a silent count, and even Dobbs' audibles are silent. When Dobbs acts like he is talking to his line, he usually isn't saying anything important, and in fact, I would bet it is just "sugaring" 100% of the time.
These talking heads who've continually push that agenda know less about college football than the average fan. How they get those jobs is one of life's great mysteries..
You will see a different Vols team than we have seen at any point this year. Our boys are now the hunted, and they will play like that. In fact, you will see a different coaching staff from the word go this week as well.
Offensively- Advantage> Tennessee
We have the better difference maker in Dobbs. They have better over all talent. Speedy not 100%, and I would bet that neither is Kirk. I do think if the Aggies get a big swing of momentum from a score and then quick turnover, it could spell doom.
Defensively- Advantage> A&M
Because of injuries, they are better. I'd put our ends against theirs all day. The two best defensive players on the field will be #'s 9&15. Our tackles are better, and we are much deeper along the line of scrimmage. Their linebackers are better simply by virtue of more depth, and of course our two all conference guys being hurt. Although we have struggled at times defending the deep ball, I think our corners and safeties are better than A&M's, and will need to have a BIG day. Have to drill it in their minds, no matter what else happens, they simply cannot get over the top of us.
I think we are built to defend the spread, and if we had Maybin, and DKJR, I would have absolutely NO fear about this, but as it stands we don't. I think 20 will have a MUCH better game this week as he is built to defend this type of offense as opposed to what they played last week. Gaulden has to continue to improve and show why he is thought of as one of the best defensive players in the SEC. Show that to the rest of the country, because believe it or not, this is the game that EVERYBODY will be watching. We must stay in our rush lanes, and we must NOT over pursue, and above all, it must be 11 hats to the ball on every play. Have a resolve and purpose, and don't let your team down. Play with that mentality, and this defense will be fine.
Special Teams- Advantage> TN. It goes without saying that Evan Berry is one of the best return men in the game, but Kamara is quietly climbing the rankings in PR yardage, and last week he was 1/2 step away on a couple from being off to the races. The true difference maker, and somebody who doesn't get near enough love is the absolute weapon that is Trevor Daniel. Florida was crowing all week before our game that we lost the best punter we had when they got Townsend, but all Trevor does is make BIG kicks for us. Butch uses him stunningly well, and he is a legit weapon. Medley has had a good, not great year. There kicker about the same. I just feel like Aaron is due to make a BIG one for the Vols, and I think it could come down to him in the end. i feel confident he will answer. I know history suggests otherwise. Just a feeling.
Coaching-Advantage> A&M I think Shoop may have a slight edge over Chavis, but John has been one of the best for a whole lot of years, and that gets him some favor. I think Sumlin is a better offensive mind than anybody we have on staff by a lot, and for that reason, I give them a slight advantage.
This game will come down to 3 or 4 plays like most every game played. Who makes those plays? Who will step up and cement themselves in lore. My money is on Josh Dobbs. When he refuses to lose, he rarely does. He is good enough to completely control a game, and I think he will..
Vols-38, Aggies-35 last second Medley game winner.
