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9.28.2009

Tennessee overview

Hey everyone. See if you find this useful in preparing for this weekend's game.

TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS (2-2)

GAMES:
- W vs. Western Kentucky, 63-7
- L vs. UCLA, 19-15
- L at Florida, 23-13
- W vs. Ohio, 34-23
PLAYERS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT:
UT PLAY DISTRIBUTION:
- Total plays: 270
- Runs: 159 (59%)
- Passes: 111 (41%)
AU PLAY DISTRIBUTION:
- Total plays: 299
- Runs: 186 (62%)
- Passes: 113 (38%)
OTHER UT TRENDS OF NOTE:
- Opponents are outscoring Tennessee 29-14 in the 3rd quarter.
- Tennessee is outscoring opponents 43-3 in the fourth quarter.
- Tennessee defense is allowing 2.7 yards per rush this season.
- Tennessee is a running team, but it struggled to run against both Florida (understandable) and UCLA (not as understandable.)
- Based on the trends outlined above, it's reasonable to assume Auburn will sell out against the run and require Crompton to make exploitative throws in man coverage. He hasn't demonstrated the ability to do that consistently. He makes a lot of mistakes.

280 Comments:

Unknown said...: Sponge, I believe in establish rules and the consequences up front and I hope Chizik has done that. Sure, there are always special cases, but you go by your rules as guidelines for special circumstances regardless of the player. It tomorrow Todd violated the same rule, I would expect him to get the same punishment. If a coach violated the same rule, I would expect him to get as severe or possibly more severe punishment. I hate it that Isom isn't playing, but team discipline is important in a lot of different ways.; 8:52 PM
JgobravesHAG said...: Braves win 2 games back with 6 remaining CMON!; 8:52 PM
Peter Frankenschmidt said...: The famous people in this MyTouch 3G (Google Android phone) commercial really suck at being in commercials, but the Cat Stevens song, simple premise,and the phone being the center of attention make it a pretty decent commercial.; 8:53 PM
Kathy said...: I suspect Gus and Co to game plan to our strengths. They seem to have done alright so far.; 8:53 PM
ehyou said...: But reporters are the people's conduit. Would they rather have a thousand fans at practice?

Give the legit reporters the info and allow them to distribute it.; 8:53 PM
Spongeworthy said...: IV. It's a good thing not to count your SEC championships before they are won. A quick check of the records shows that AU ain't won that many of em. Sad but true.; 8:53 PM
wtc said...: maybe Jay can find out what he did. There are rumors that are saying the same thing but no one will confirm them; 8:54 PM
michael said...: Hey Jay G, why'd you rank everyone the way you did?; 8:54 PM
Unknown said...: I don't have any problem with Chizik limiting information that gets out. I do think he should make sure that the reporters get informed and information doesn't just leak out from anonymous sources.; 8:55 PM
wtc said...: Look for Au to make an offer soon to the Hardin kid form B'ham. 6'5" 305lbs. Grimes likes him ALOT.; 8:56 PM
wtc said...: Steve,we agree on that subject.; 8:57 PM
ehyou said...: A too frequent post on HABOTN:

I meant that to be funny. It may not have seemed so. Sorry.; 8:57 PM
Unknown said...: Thanks wtc. I love you expertise in things you do not follow closely:); 8:57 PM
Spongeworthy said...: Don't disagree Steve, but there are lots of ways to punish. Gametime is just one. If your key players miss the game, it could affect the outcome, and the outcome affects all the other players. Not saying it shouldn't be done, but we have a lot of guys kicked off the team and missing playing time. Sure would like to know if the punishment fits the crime so to speak.; 8:57 PM
AllenD said...: or...son see that tree way over yonder, bear crawl over there to it and bring me back a branch.; 8:58 PM
JgobravesHAG said...: I just want saturday; 8:59 PM
Unknown said...: I just have to trust Chizik knows best in terms of the punishment fitting the crime, but the effect on the team shouldn't weigh in to what the punishment should be. Heck, wasn't it FSU that barely had enough players to play their bowl game because of suspensions? Yea, I think those were NCAA, but I have no problem with that either. If you get into what affects the team then things get ugly.; 9:00 PM
Spongeworthy said...: So WTC. If the rumors were true, does it warrant a three game suspension IYO. Just curious.; 9:00 PM
ehyou said...: I'm more accepting than most, but Cat Stevens is beyond acceptance IMO.; 9:00 PM
IV said...: Coosa,

I had forgot that Blakney had punt return duties in '69. In fact I had forgot that he was even on that team. Sully and Beasley did so much that year that I forgot that we ever had a punt return or had to punt. Kickoffs yeah, but not punt returns so much.; 9:01 PM
michael said...: I heard a rumor that Isom pooped in someone's cooler.; 9:02 PM
ehyou said...: JGT...
Per your 8:51, is this worse than previous admin? I always had the feeling this had been in place a while.; 9:03 PM
missinit said...: Evening Hotties!

Jhag...quit wishing my life away. Everyday counts! HA!!!!!

Anyway AU needs all the practice we can get....especially ST!; 9:03 PM
wtc said...: Sponge-Yes. If not more. Remember I said 3 minimum.
Chizik's message, as you all know, is no one is bigger than the team. It could put us in a bad spot, but I do not see him lifting the suspension at halftime is AU is behind.; 9:03 PM
Spongeworthy said...: Well Steve, the next game of football I coach will be my first. I just think you could so some things that would be just as bad, if not worse, than long term suspension. 5 am wakeup stadiums, etc.; 9:04 PM
Unknown said...: By the way, I am of the opinion that a lack of team discipline allowed Fulmer to get where he is today.; 9:04 PM
Spongeworthy said...: WTC. If that's true, it just reinforces the idea that Tubby and company were not watching the farm the last few years.; 9:08 PM
ehyou said...: steve...
Fishing with no financial concerns? Not a bad gig.; 9:08 PM
wtc said...: Maybe so. Maybe so.; 9:09 PM
Spongeworthy said...: I agree with that totally Steve. Apparently, AU has some of the same type athletes right now.; 9:10 PM
Unknown said...: The UT job was Fulmer's dream job. I think he would rather have it. I think his demise started with a star receiver that was always getting in trouble. I don't remember now, but I think his name was Washington. Is was round the turn of the century and the guy kept spouting off and kept playing.; 9:11 PM
Unknown said...: Tubs probably did himself a big favor with that 5 star linebacker that had doobie issues. The name was JaMarcus Rowell or something like that. Yea, he was suppose to be great, but he disappeared quickly. I think he was allowed one chance back that didn't last long.; 9:14 PM
Spongeworthy said...: I'm out. Gotta get the kids in bed.; 9:14 PM
Unknown said...: Terrell Owens is another example of a great player that has really hurt his teams.; 9:15 PM
JgobravesHAG said...: ehhh The Cowboys were way better with TO, and now the Bills are way better with TO...the Eagles made the superbowl with TO; 9:18 PM
wtc said...: SO who has a score prediction for Saturday?
31-14 AU.; 9:24 PM
IV said...: It's a little early in the week for my pick. I need a bit more time to think about it and to find who else may be suspended.; 9:31 PM
wtc said...: hello; 9:31 PM
IV said...: I do believe that it is going to be a close game and that neither team will score in the 30s.; 9:33 PM
Unknown said...: My prediction is

Auburn 38
Tennessee 17; 9:33 PM
WarEagleRK said...: It's a tough game to pick.

I think we should win...however we really haven't played a D with the speed and ability that UT will have...and we haven't played on the road yet.

So I really don't know how to call this one.; 9:34 PM
Unknown said...: So far we have scored in every single quarter this season, so unless we get a rash of field goals, we should have a good chance at making 30.; 9:34 PM
IV said...: Steve,
You have to get in position to score first to even get field goals.; 9:35 PM
WarEagleRK said...: I know UT is apparently down again this year, but it's still Knoxville and we're still not sure what kind of team we have yet.; 9:36 PM
WarEagleRK said...: If we go to Knoxville this weekend, win and look good doing it, then I'll have a lot more confidence in this team the rest of the year.

UT's D is good. Last year it was in the top 5 in the nation on a team that couldn't score points. It's still good this year.

If this offense can put up good numbers this week, then I'll start drinking the cool aid.; 9:39 PM
IV said...: Coosa,

The old man is getting sleepy so I think that I will head to bed soon. You guys have fun, figure out how we will give UT a beat down. I would love to see it. Have a good night all.; 9:40 PM
AUfan said...: AU- 27
UT- 23; 9:50 PM
wtc said...: wow Aufan. COncerned over 1st away game or just not sold on the defense stopping them?; 9:52 PM
mytommyd said...: So I was going to take a look at how UT ranked nationally on defense, and according to the NCAA stats on total D NC State is first and the top 10 includes Arizona St, UConn and Kansas State. I would say everyone needs to get into the meat of their season before an adequate ranking can be determined.; 9:54 PM
mytommyd said...: One very telling stat is turnovers gained and Auburn is tied for 5th with 12, UT is tied for 44th with 8; 10:00 PM
AUfan said...: wtc,
1) 1st rd game
2) new starter on OL going against the best D AU has faced to this point
3) coverage on kickoffs and worries about TO's on punt returns
4) the AU D trying to stop UT from running the ball straight ahead

If AU can make UT drive 75-80 yd's to score, I feel very good about a win. So far, I see no sign that the special teams are getting any better. I'm afraid a short field for Tennessee to score on will make the game closer than it would otherwise be. Sorry to ramble.; 10:01 PM
mytommyd said...: I think our D matches up well with the UT offense. There is nothing to show that their offense is something to be scared of/ If our offense can make their defense wear out, we'll be fine. I also have the special team concern with everyone else. With the exception of Wes who seems to have found his groove again.; 10:04 PM
mytommyd said...: And on not #4 I'm calling it a nite too. WDE everyone!!; 10:05 PM
wtc said...: AUfan-No ramble there. Very good points. I agree with most of those. i just think AU will overcome those. The short field issue is my biggest concern. Maybe I am hoping Kiffin chnages his game plan. like WVU, and start to pass the ball alot and we take advantage.; 10:06 PM
wtc said...: I'm out also. You guys solve all are problems and post a summary to load up about 5:30am and I can make it a productive day.; 10:08 PM
wtc said...: Anybody know how to get this blog to post an email whenver someone posts. Kinda like FB send me an email when someone posts a message to me.; 10:09 PM
ehyou said...: I like symmetry in my predictions. It means we have karma working for us.

41 - 14

I would be remiss if I allowed you to forget I predicted a 6-0 start before our first loss.; 10:11 PM
FSJ said...: yeah..wtc..

Get zookeeper to send you summaries..

She is the HABOTN secretary.; 10:11 PM
Peter Frankenschmidt said...: WTC, there's a box to email follow up comments that you can check right under choose your identity. I don't know if I'd want a billion emails. i accidentally checked it one day and got 400 emails.

Is that what you're talking about?; 10:12 PM
Unknown said...: Three guys doesn't exactly bode well as backups for five. I would prefer to have over 5 backing up 5, but I see what the coaches are thinking.; 12:50 AM
Aeronaut said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; 2:01 AM
Aeronaut said...: I think Auburn has a pretty liberal policy regarding media.

You'd not have to look very far to find programs with systems that really keep a lockdown on who speaks to media and who doesn't. They even kept NCAA investigations under wraps.

Obviously there will be things that they don't want printed in papers. That has never changed by much. I don't blame them.
Oh and I do understand JayG's frustration.; 4:54 AM
Peter Frankenschmidt said...: ehyou,
pre or post no-fly list cat stevens. I'm a big fan of the stuff he did way back before he converted to Islam and went crazy (two seperate events that have very little do with one another).; 5:07 AM
Peter Frankenschmidt said...: Oh, and good morning to the Hotties. Some wise rich man said Early to Bed, Early to Rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy,and wise. I just need to get the early to bed part and I'l be rich.; 5:22 AM
WarEagleRK said...: I just thought I'd say that I really, really want us to win this week.; 6:14 AM
Kathy said...: Good morning Hotties. There is a definite nip in the air today, and no rain!!! I better head out to work now before I change my mind. Have a great day and War Eagle!

AU - 31
TN - 17; 6:33 AM
cincytiger said...: Good morning Hot Ones! Have a wonderful day, drink the orange kool-aid and be happy!!; 7:10 AM
coosa said...: Good morning to Jay and the Hotties.

Did any of you know that there is not a single team in major college football that has gained more yards than Auburn?

;); 7:40 AM
Eddie McCoy said...: Good morning Hotties. Below is the latest from E's Bro, hope you enjoy....

What's Next?; 7:47 AM
Scott M. Brannan said...: morning hotties. i have to get my internet fixed at home. it is killing me.; 7:55 AM
Jay G. Tate said...: For the record, I'm no longer frustrated with Chizik's suprisingly restrictive media policies. I had to get over it. I did. We're doing the best we can with limited access these days.

As a matter of clarification, the days of Auburn having a "pretty liberal policy regarding media" (as identified by Aeronaut) are over.; 8:04 AM
Jay G. Tate said...: Internet problems suck, no?

I may have to change providers. Knology keeps telling me nothing is wrong here ... yet pages load like I'm on dial-up. Goobs.; 8:08 AM
Scott M. Brannan said...: it's partially my fault. i haven't gotten off my butt to call Comcast & complain. i will get it done tonite, though.; 8:10 AM
FSJ said...: I can't believe that I ever had dial up.; 8:12 AM
FSJ said...: I've made a concerted effort to avoid Comcast at all costs.

They used to realllllly rip of customers in Gadsden.; 8:13 AM
Jay 'W. not Tate' said...: Kathy stole my thunder...

Good Guys -- 31

"Wrong Orange" -- 17; 8:15 AM
WarEagleRK said...: Good write up there by E-Bro; 8:15 AM
FSJ said...: Auburn 24
UCheaT 20

Book it.; 8:16 AM
Eddie McCoy said...: Damn cold. I hope it is gone by Saturday so that my Knoxville trip and be a delight.; 8:19 AM
WarEagleRK said...: Speaking "wrong orange"...

In 2004 after the game vs The Citadel (the week before our trip to Knoxville, I stop outside of Newnan, GA at a Wendy's to get something to eat on the way home.

Me and my brother are waiting in line and there is this super-sized lady sitting at a table talking to her family. She's a UT fan.

Large lady: "There's the Orange that sucks!"

Her poor child: "mom, they can hear you".

Large lady: "I don't give a #!@) if they can hear me, there's the orange that sucks!"

So we go through the line and I just tip my cap to her as I go sit down to eat.

I expect stupidity from some UT fans living in the state of Tennessee, but not in the middle of Georgia.; 8:21 AM