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The three things I'll be looking for v Tenner

Posted on 10/9/20 at 10:50 am
Posted by chillmonster
Atlanta, GA
Member since Dec 2018
5712 posts
Posted on 10/9/20 at 10:50 am
1. Championship focus. No let-downs, please. If this team is what I think it is they we'll see motivation, effort, and focus from kickoff and through the game. After a week of adulation, let's stay hungry.

2. Outplaying an elite unit. UT's O-Line is the first truly elite unit this D has seen so far this season. These are the matchups that determine if you're really good or if you're championship caliber.

3. Improvement/contribution from key players. Burton, White, Bennett, Washington, Cook, & DJ Daniel. These guys have played pretty well for what they've been asked, but I suspect they'll be needed to do more and make less mistakes if this is to be a championship program.
Posted by BreezyDawg
Trembling Earth
Member since Dec 2016
3320 posts
Posted on 10/9/20 at 11:18 am to
White might have a tough day, UT is going to sell out to stop the run and make Stetson beat them. Lets see if Stetson is the QB we all think he is
Posted by chillmonster
Atlanta, GA
Member since Dec 2018
5712 posts
Posted on 10/9/20 at 11:57 am to
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White might have a tough day, UT is going to sell out to stop the run and make Stetson beat them. Lets see if Stetson is the QB we all think he is



They'll definitely sell out to stop the run. I'm looking for TE's to show up and for Pickens (or Jackson if they shade toward GP) to explode.
Posted by GurleyGirl
Georgia
Member since Nov 2015
14470 posts
Posted on 10/9/20 at 11:57 am to
My main concern is stopping their running game. They are going to run right at us with the big talented OL and I'm genuinely concerned that it might be our DL that is worn out by the end of the game.
I hope I'm wrong but I think that's what they will try to do. They will likely double-team Jordan Davis to neutralize him as a factor and maybe put in an extra lineman or TE to make up the difference.

Our offense better be ready to score some points because I can easily see Tennessee scoring 4 TD's by just grinding the ball down the field. Hopefully our offense and defense will be up to the task because I think the Vols will be coming into Sanford Stadium with confidence and upset minded.
This post was edited on 10/9/20 at 2:30 pm
Posted by GeorgiaBoy
Member since Sep 2013
1982 posts
Posted on 10/9/20 at 12:08 pm to
You really think they'll score 4 rushing td's against a unit that's only given up 2 in it's last 14 games? If that happens we are in more trouble then we ever thought, elite Oline or not.
Posted by Porter Osborne Jr
Member since Sep 2012
43424 posts
Posted on 10/9/20 at 12:14 pm to
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Our offense better be ready to score some points because I can easily see Tennessee scoring 4 TD's by just grinding the ball down the field.


I can't remember the last time we gave up 4 rushing touchdowns in a game. Hell I can't remember the last time we gave up 2 rushing tds in a game. Point is, I can see them having some success running the ball, maybe even 2 tds but I don't see them scoring those easily, let alone 4 easily.
Posted by Dawg4Life47
Beach
Member since Sep 2013
11597 posts
Posted on 10/9/20 at 12:16 pm to
Their D gave up 27 pts to USCe two weeks ago.

We fine
Posted by RD Dawg
Atlanta
Member since Sep 2012
28170 posts
Posted on 10/9/20 at 12:22 pm to
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Our offense better be ready to score some points because I can easily see Tennessee scoring 4 TD's by just grinding the ball down the field


I don't see this at all.Nobody ran the ball "right at us" last year or so far this year.I think Chaney knows better than to continually pound the ball.

He'll take several shots down field probably off play action (GTMO better get rid of it) We've been vulnerable there and Auburn almost hit a big one on us last week.If they hit a few of those it might open up the running game for em.

Gotta protect Stetson... there's no doubt Pruit will try to rattle em with some blitzes.

Looks like Cook might be limited or could be out.Concerns me if he's out.
This post was edited on 10/9/20 at 5:28 pm
Posted by chillmonster
Atlanta, GA
Member since Dec 2018
5712 posts
Posted on 10/9/20 at 12:23 pm to
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My main concern is stopping their running game. They are going to run right at us with the big talented OL and I'm genuinely concerned that it might our DL that is worn out by the end of the game.


Yeah, the O-Line played well. They ran the ball last week, but early in the game they weren't exactly dominating. That late-game, wear down run game doesn't work if you're not playing with the lead, and it's much less effective when playing against elite depth.

I'll be surprised if they get more than 100 and shocked if they get more than 140 on the ground.

I'm much more worried about them hitting a couple of down-field shots, although these DBs completely outclass their receivers and QB.

Watch for them to exploit the right side of the UT line. I don't remember if it's going to be Mays or Wright or someone else, but much worse players than they'll see on Saturday had success on that side the last 2 games.
This post was edited on 10/9/20 at 12:28 pm
Posted by mmmmmbeeer
ATL
Member since Nov 2014
10168 posts
Posted on 10/9/20 at 2:34 pm to
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much less effective when playing against elite depth.


That's the key. We're too deep for UT to just ground and pound like they can against every team they've played since last OCT against Bama.

UT shouldn't even be mentioned in the same breath as UGA this season. Even a close game should be considered a self-inflicted failure by the Dawgs. We're favored by 12.5 and should cover.
Posted by VADawg
Wherever
Member since Nov 2011
47933 posts
Posted on 10/9/20 at 2:46 pm to
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Our offense better be ready to score some points because I can easily see Tennessee scoring 4 TD's by just grinding the ball down the field. Hopefully our offense and defense will be up to the task because I think the Vols will be coming into Sanford Stadium with confidence and upset minded.


Wow. You do realize that the last RB to run for a touchdown against this defense was Josh Jacobs, right?

If Tennessee tries to line up and play manball for four quarters, us shutting them out is more likely than them scoring four TDs.
Posted by BoogerSykes
Goodyear AZ
Member since Sep 2012
1498 posts
Posted on 10/9/20 at 3:09 pm to
I'm not as concerned about going against their Oline as other simply because most of these guy's have went against elite Online play in practice for the past few years, this isn't really new to them.
Posted by IT_Dawg
Georgia
Member since Oct 2012
26397 posts
Posted on 10/9/20 at 3:16 pm to
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If Tennessee tries to line up and play manball for four quarters, us shutting them out is more likely than them scoring four TDs.


Would normally agree, but like I mentioned in the other thread, weather is going to play a big role in this game.

With a soaked field and rain during the game, Oline has the advantage as they know where the play is going and moving forward. I dont think they will score 4 TDs rushing, but I do think they will have a really good rushing statistic game against us.

Posted by RD Dawg
Atlanta
Member since Sep 2012
28170 posts
Posted on 10/9/20 at 3:23 pm to
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Oline has the advantage as they know where the play is going and moving forward


IDK,UK had one of the better OL's
we played last year and couldn't budge budge us in that monsoon.

Posted by IT_Dawg
Georgia
Member since Oct 2012
26397 posts
Posted on 10/9/20 at 5:02 pm to
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IDK,UK had one of the better OL's
we played last year and couldn't budge budge us in that monsoon.


Yea, but I don't think they were world beaters. You also have to have SOME athletes around the Oline. I'm not saying we won't push them back, just saying that the Oline typically has the advantage with a wet field
Posted by RD Dawg
Atlanta
Member since Sep 2012
28170 posts
Posted on 10/9/20 at 5:14 pm to
IDK.They'll have at least 2 in the NFL next year maybe another and one
should be a 1sr rounder

quote:

just saying that the Oline typically has the advantage with a wet field




I get that and UK was also completely one dimensional in the game.

Posted by lewis and herschel
Member since Nov 2009
16331 posts
Posted on 10/9/20 at 5:47 pm to
I will be looking for the same thing as always, Kirby's team to go out and crush the other opponents will and win a game we should win convincingly. More first half of Auburn and less second half of Auburn.
Posted by Porter Osborne Jr
Member since Sep 2012
43424 posts
Posted on 10/9/20 at 6:19 pm to
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IDK,UK had one of the better OL's
we played last year and couldn't budge budge us in that monsoon.


To counterpoint, they also didn't have any threat of a passing game.
Posted by BossBailey345
Member since Nov 2019
2282 posts
Posted on 10/9/20 at 6:23 pm to
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Championship focus. No let-downs, please. If this team is what I think it is they we'll see motivation, effort, and focus from kickoff and through the game. After a week of adulation, let's stay hungry.


This can't be stressed enough!
Posted by RD Dawg
Atlanta
Member since Sep 2012
28170 posts
Posted on 10/9/20 at 6:26 pm to

quote:

they also didn't have any threat of a passing game.


Yes,and this has already been stated

quote:

 get that and UK was also completely one dimensional in the game.
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