Shakeup at RB for Vols

Thought UTk was a chunking team and not interested in running the ball.

Need not to worry running backs, Georgia State is coming to town Saturday and all of you will get to play.

Looks like the Vols may surprise some folks this year.

Tennessee does look improved in all facets of the game. Maybe Dooley is turning the program around and will keep his job. They are better off with him than that jerkoff that left hem for USC. Can only wish him and his cheating program the worst of luck. Hope the NCAA nails them again and give them the Death Penalty. Could not happen to a better guy and program. What will AP do then. Still try to keep them number 1 as is their usual. Who votes for AP ranking, just West Coast people.

QUOTE(#8):

Originally posted 10:46 AM ET  09.04 by HOGGIE STYLE

Looks like the Vols may surprise some folks this year.

LOL, just who might they surprise this year, Georgia State, Akron, Miss State, Troy, Vandy or Kentucky???

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Originally posted 11:44 AM ET  09.04 by The Oldtimer

LOL, just who might they surprise this year, Georgia State, Akron, Miss State, Troy, Vandy or Kentucky???

I didn't say who or how. : )

QUOTE(#11):

Originally posted 11:46 AM ET  09.04 by HOGGIE STYLE

I didn't say who or how. : )

Good point, I can also see Washington State beating either Eastern Washington, UNLV or Oregon State. :-)

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Originally posted 11:57 AM ET  09.04 by colonel

Wow, with vision like that, you need an eye exam for sure. The Vols would win the 12 Pac this year.

LOL!!!! I just <hit my depends!!!!

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Originally posted 12:00 PM ET  09.04 by The Oldtimer

LOL!!!! I just <hit my depends!!!!

I spit all over my 'puter.

Petrino has a few good pieces to work with next year......

"Neal said he was too greedy in his first game as the top back, looking to bounce outside in an attempt to make a big play." And Dervin Young did the same thing - running it out to the sidelines, wanting to break the big one, and winding up losing 4 yards. The two of them should be doing stadium steps in pennance. Jay Graham better get EVERY RB on the roster going north & south, or his seat should be hot.

As a Vols fan and alum, I am sick of this hot doggin' weakness of mind, spirit, and teamwork. Marlin Lane was the only RB who did his job properly on 8/31. He should be the #1 starter for the next game, period. Let the other RBs sit on the bench and pray to get another chance to do it right.

Tradditionaly, Tennessee has had a balanced attack. "Air Volunteers" began in the 70s with Condredge Holloway - a complex pro-style passing attack covering the field from out in the flats to deeeeeeeep. Freakishly fast receivers with hands, accurate QBs who can thread a laser to the flanker on a crossing route and throw a perfect spiral 40 yards downfield... but these have always been complimented by powerful, quick RBs who can bruise their way between the tackles, accelerate like supercars, and run in the open field like gazelles. What makes it all come together is an O-line who are equally effective making holes for runners and protecting the passer.

THIS is Tennessee offense. If Double D and his latest staff cannot coach the Vols to manifest it, then they will be gone.