Regarding the game, I don't know where to start. Oh, yes I do, UT's head coach Phil Fulmer. He was completely out coached. UCLA's QB throws 4 pics in the first half, so in the second half I don't think they threw a single ball further than 20 yards or to the sideline. Yet, on their last drive, on the first play the UT safety was 20 yards off of the slot receiver, promptly had a catch and run in front of him for 20 yards. The Vols rushed for nearly 80 yards in the first half against a smaller D line, but came out throwing in the second half.
Tennessee's quaterback was horrific, especially with all of the high balls he threw in the first half. But, don't forget about special teams (blocked punt for TD, missed field goal in OT)--though the return game was surprisingly good. Credit to UCLA's QB who played much better in the 2nd half.
At the Cal game last year, the Vols got beat by a team that, at the time, was flat out better. Better athletes, more dynamic offense and defense, etc. UCLA's not a good team. Their receivers made some amazing catches of balls that were behind them, but they had no running game and not a lot of speed. They are maybe the 3rd or 4th best team in the PAC. A 6-5 or 5-6 record is not out of the question. I'm just glad we got N.C. St off of the schedule in return for moving the UCLA game.
Today's the last day of summer of the HB. He and I will be hanging in the morning.
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