Another Vol DB into the Portal

[Drinkin Buddy]

Wow. That makes 7. Lots of young and untested DBs going to be in the last line of defense for the Citrus.

UT fans are downplaying these loses, which is laughable...even against a poor Iowa pass offense.

These loses will be very challenging for Tennessee in terms of communication, rotation and special teams effectiveness (gunners and those who block gunners). .

Tennessee starting safety Wesley Walker enters NCAA transfer portal

They're also out their starting RB (1,000 yard rusher and starting DE).

Wondering how serious the Vols are going to be on Jan. 1 after all the defections and new faces on D and ST.

I know Iowa is taking this game very seriously.

Gonna plunk a few bucks on the Iowa money line +260.

 

[hawkandroll]

Deacon going for 350 - 3 TD/0 INT?

 

[hawkandroll]

actually this is all the more reason to give Lainez at least SOMETHING

 

[RollingBallofButcherKnives]

Deacon going for 350 - 3 TD/0 INT?

With 4 fumbles

 

[EvilMonkeyInTheCloset]

The offense will still find ways to keep Tennessee in the game.

It's what Kirky and the Brain want.

 

[mvhomerl]

This game is really becoming a joke. With the portal, alot of them are.

 

[CRazzle]

One less player to pick6 Deac?

 

[BustingNarratives]

Gonna plunk a few bucks on the Iowa money line +260

I did the same thing at +260. Losing 3 starters in the secondary and 7 total in the secondary has to be a factor. It may impact their special teams coverage as well. That DE and RB were also very productive players.

 

[Hawk_4shur]

Just took a quick look at the Iowa roster. They have 17 DB's.

Out of the 7 Tennessee lost, how many contributed at all? It sounds like at least two.

 

[MitchLL]

Not to worry, Ragaini will still drop three passes and Hill will still overthrow half his passes.

I hope fans in the first six rows have been warned.

 

[83Hawk]

There is no...I mean NO excuse for the Hawks not to put up big numbers offensively.

 

[General Tso]

There is no...I mean NO excuse for the Hawks not to put up big numbers offensively.

Yall seen our offense, ya?

 

[INXS83]

Deacon going for 350 - 3 TD/0 INT?

350 pounds? Step away from the training table, son.

 

[ichawk24]

This game is a tossup. Getting the Hawks +260 is great great value.

Of those 7 DBs they lost, three were starters. WOW.

 

[LukaDuka]

actually this is all the more reason to give Lainez at least SOMETHING

would love it, let them each play a half of football in a meaningless game.

 

[Garzatough85]

This game is really becoming a joke. With the portal, alot of them are.

Guys like Brian Kelly leaving their teams at seasons end before their deserved bowl game have further reduced player loyalties to their teams for these games vs draft prep etc

 

[Heathen Raider]

Brian upon hearing Tennessee will be playing 3rd string and walk ons in the secondary, " Time for jumbo package and trap plays into those 9 man fronts all Day" and if that doesn't work We can run pass plays that take 8 seconds to develop because Deacon takes care of the football, I can trust Him"

 

[OutbackBowl2017]

Brian upon hearing Tennessee will be playing 3rd string and walk ons in the secondary, " Time for jumbo package and trap plays into those 9 man fronts all Day" and if that doesn't work We can run pass plays that take 8 seconds to develop because Deacon takes care of the football, I can trust Him"

Sadly to say, this will probably happen in play calling vs the TN D. Add in Deac will get all the snaps because he gives us the best chance to win. This game will be a barn burner with no new wrinkles and a month to prep. Nothing will surprise me with the ineptitude of Iowa’s offense. And we will get to see KF cry one last time with Bri on the sidelines. Typical Iowa offensive shiat show.

 

[mvhomerl]

There is no...I mean NO excuse for the Hawks not to put up big numbers offensively.

Big numbers, Iowa offense should never be used in the same sentence.. Deacon "pass the biscuits" O'Hill, still sucks.

 

[Ripcord280]

Deacon going for 350 - 3 TD/0 INT?

when you say 350,do you mean passing yardage, or his weight?

 

[CookyMonster]

There is no...I mean NO excuse for the Hawks not to put up big numbers offensively.

Lol wut

 

[HemiHawk]

There is no...I mean NO excuse for the Hawks not to put up big numbers offensively.

 

[CRazzle]

Yall seen our offense, ya?

People willed themselves to think that we can score against Michigan after that Sickos excuse game against Nebraska.

Iowa offense showed you who they were. Believe them.

 

[BonzoFury]

actually this is all the more reason to give Lainez at least SOMETHING

If we don't go downfield...heads will explode. It would also be the final confirmation that KFz is beyond reach.

That's "if". We'll see.

 

[wilson reborn]

The Deacon throws his balls at high velocity. No way the replacement DBs will be able to catch those things.

 

[herkyhawk00]

Wow. That makes 7. Lots of young and untested DBs going to be in the last line of defense for the Citrus.

UT fans are downplaying these loses, which is laughable...even against a poor Iowa pass offense.

These loses will be very challenging for Tennessee in terms of communication, rotation and special teams effectiveness (gunners and those who block gunners). .

Tennessee starting safety Wesley Walker enters NCAA transfer portal

They're also out their starting RB (1,000 yard rusher and starting DE).

Wondering how serious the Vols are going to be on Jan. 1 after all the defections and new faces on D and ST.

I know Iowa is taking this game very seriously.

Gonna plunk a few bucks on the Iowa money line +260.

We avoid throwing it deep and avoid using the middle of the field. Everything is to the sidelines with very little room to run. I don’t feel them losing DB’s is a huge issue unless the can’t tackle.

 

[SDHawkDoc]

While he should absolutely get multiple series in this game, I will be more than a little surprised if Lainez plays. If there is any garbage time, maybe. And by garbage time I'm referring to the traditional meaning of the game outcome already decided. Not the new meaning of garbage time referring to any time the Iowa offense is on the field.

 

[ottumwan in tx]

There is no...I mean NO excuse for the Hawks not to put up big numbers offensively.

well, except it is the hawkeye offense here

 

[ottumwan in tx]

is milton playing for Tenn?

 

[Wadzinator]

Milton is listed as the starter on the depth chart. But they have 2 new editions in the defensive backfield and one new edition on the defensive line. I'm guessing these guys are the replacements for the three that left on defense

 

[jonesy5960]

This game is a tossup. Getting the Hawks +260 is great great value.

Of those 7 DBs they lost, three were starters. WOW.

Is there anything preventing portal players from playing in their bowl game?

 

[Old_wrestling_fan]

Is there anything preventing portal players from playing in their bowl game?

I am pretty sure that the televised game yesterday between JMU and Air Force had participants that had declared for the portal. Unless I misheard the announcers, they referenced it multiple times.

So their participation, or not, must be a team policy, not a rule that bars them.

 

[Footbol]

Is there anything preventing portal players from playing in their bowl game?

No. Duke had several players playing in the bowl game who were not only in the portal but were also committed to another team.

 

[Drinkin Buddy]

Yes, Milton is listed as the starter and expected to start. Of course, many in Vol Nation are clamoring for Nico the #2 to play....but that's to be expected.

No other player announcements since the safety jumped into the Portal.

What we need most from the offense was summed up simply and succinctly by KF this past Monday:

“You’ve got to respect the ball,” Ferentz said. “Ball security is critical. We got away with it in ’09 a little bit, but there are certain things that are paramount.”

In 13 games, Iowa fumbled 23 times and lost 10 of them. They threw 9 INTs. Total of 19 turnovers.

In Iowa's 3 L's, they lost 9 fumbles and threw 1 interception for a total of 10 turnovers. Penn State, Minnesota and Michigan combined for a total of 0 (zero) turnovers against Iowa.

That leaves 0.9 turnovers per game in Iowa's 10 wins.

Also, this is a poor tackling, undisciplined Tennessee team (#127 in penalties per game. Iowa is #5).

Protect and respect the ball on offense, play solid D and ST and Iowa will win the margins and game.

 

[hawkdave007]

actually this is all the more reason to give Lainez at least SOMETHING

Is he playing tight end? Only tight ends get second string QB snaps in the bowl games.

 

[jonesy5960]

No. Duke had several players playing in the bowl game who were not only in the portal but were also committed to another team.

So why is everyone assuming these guys aren't playing? Did they officially opt out?

 

[HawkBall23]

So why is everyone assuming these guys aren't playing? Did they officially opt out?

If they do/did opt out, it just proves they're scared shitless of Iowa's vaunted high-powered passing attack and want nothing to do with trying to defend it.

 

[jonesy5960]

If they do/did opt out, it just proves they're scared shitless of Iowa's vaunted high-powered passing attack and want nothing to do with trying to defend it.

Probably.