Thoughts on Temple?: We were expecting as tough game from this ranked team and got exactly that in the first half. We adjusted a little defensively in the second half and put them away. I'm proud of this team's killer instinct.
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adjustments?: Only defensively, to adjust to their throwing the ball more.
Effects
going forward?: We are going to be able to give our younger players valuable experience as we head into our rivalry games.
Player of the Game:
Glen Frazier; Senior RB; Newtown, PA - 33 Rush 191 Yds 2 TD/ 7 Rec 40 Yds 1 TD
Thursday, May 29, 2014
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
SMU Postgame Report; W 30-6
Thoughts on SMU?: We really took the fight o the defending C-USA champions. I like where we are headed.
Did you make any halftime adjustments?: No, we've found the formula that works and we're sticking to it.
Effects going forward?: We need to give some more of our younger role players more action over the next six games as we prepare for Florida.
Player of the Game:
Ralph Saunders; Freshman K; Rockingham, NC - 5/5 FG, 1/1 XP
Did you make any halftime adjustments?: No, we've found the formula that works and we're sticking to it.
Effects going forward?: We need to give some more of our younger role players more action over the next six games as we prepare for Florida.
Player of the Game:
Ralph Saunders; Freshman K; Rockingham, NC - 5/5 FG, 1/1 XP
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
Georgia Tech Postgame Report; W 41-23
Thoughts on Georgia Tech?: We were looking forward to this game due to the fact that we see them on the recruiting trail quite a bit and wanted to show all of next year's class that we are the superior team. Today it just so happened that we were.
Did you make any halftime adjustments?: No, unlike the Oklahoma game, we stuck with the game plan in the second half.
Effects going forward?: We're going to perfect what works for us and be the best Notre Dame Box/Trips team in the country.
Player of the Game:
Glen Frazier; Senior, RB; Newtown, PA - 31 Att./250 Yds, 3 TD rushing; 2 Rec 9 Yds passing
Did you make any halftime adjustments?: No, unlike the Oklahoma game, we stuck with the game plan in the second half.
Effects going forward?: We're going to perfect what works for us and be the best Notre Dame Box/Trips team in the country.
Player of the Game:
Glen Frazier; Senior, RB; Newtown, PA - 31 Att./250 Yds, 3 TD rushing; 2 Rec 9 Yds passing
Oklahoma Postgame Report; L 16-27
Thoughts on Oklahoma?: We really didn't feel like we were ready for a quality opponent like the Sooners in only our second year at Tennessee. However, these players showed me how resilient they are. If it hadn't been for some panicking by the coaching staff in our halftime adjustments, we would have probably had a better chance of winning. We have to use this as a learning experience going forward.
Did you make any halftime adjustments?: We felt like we needed to throw the ball more, when that obviously played into their strengths.
Effects going forward?: We've learned to stick with what works and keep pounding that rock and playing keep away. There's not a team in the nation that can match up with our o-line and running backs.
Player of the Game:
John Hurd; Junior, LB; Chattanooga, TN - 12 tackles
Did you make any halftime adjustments?: We felt like we needed to throw the ball more, when that obviously played into their strengths.
Effects going forward?: We've learned to stick with what works and keep pounding that rock and playing keep away. There's not a team in the nation that can match up with our o-line and running backs.
Player of the Game:
John Hurd; Junior, LB; Chattanooga, TN - 12 tackles
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Season 101 Recruiting Summary
We had 12 scholarships available and approximately $45,000 worth of bowl money in my second season on Rocky Top. Needs for this season included a QB, RB, WR, 2 OL, DL, 2 LB, 3 DB, and a K. We were excited to fill all of our needs with quality players that should contribute by their sophomore years at the latest.
Jason is the 8th rated QB in the nation from Marietta, GA. We anticipate his red-shirting, and being ready to take over the helm of our offense by his Red-shirt Sophomore year.
Robert is the 24th ranked RB out of Casey, IL. He'll certainly see the field at times during his freshman year, but will play a more significant role during his Sophomore campaign.
Michael is the 14th ranked WR out of Charlotte, NC. Like a lot of our other incoming freshman, he will contribute this year, but play a more meaningful role during his second year.
James is the 15th ranked OL out of Sumter, SC. He is expected to be the anchor of the OL even as a freshman.
Scott is the 55th ranked OL out of Chattanooga, TN. He is expected to start as a freshman for the Vols.
Lee is the 59th ranked DL out of Brevard, NC. He is expected to get significant snaps as a freshman.
Randy and Bobby are the 11th and 19th ranked LB's respectively, both hailing from Greenville, SC. Though highly touted, they understand it will likely be their second years on Rocky Top, before they see significant playing time, due to the deep LB corp.
George, Wayne, and Peter are the 15th, 25th, and 41st ranked DB's respectively, hailing from LaGrange, Catawba, and Asheville, NC respectively. We expect big things from them in coming years as they are groomed under the tutelage of our veteran secondary.
Ralph is the 7th ranked K out of Rockingham, NC. Half of this season's signing class came from the Tar Heel state. He is expected to toe the pigskin for the next four seasons.
The Tennessee coaching staff is really excited about our incoming recruits and what the next four years holds for them. We have truly taken the next step in rebuilding this program and restoring it to national prominence. This class finished as the 5th ranked class in the nation.
Jason is the 8th rated QB in the nation from Marietta, GA. We anticipate his red-shirting, and being ready to take over the helm of our offense by his Red-shirt Sophomore year.
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Robert is the 24th ranked RB out of Casey, IL. He'll certainly see the field at times during his freshman year, but will play a more significant role during his Sophomore campaign.
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Michael is the 14th ranked WR out of Charlotte, NC. Like a lot of our other incoming freshman, he will contribute this year, but play a more meaningful role during his second year.
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James is the 15th ranked OL out of Sumter, SC. He is expected to be the anchor of the OL even as a freshman.
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Scott is the 55th ranked OL out of Chattanooga, TN. He is expected to start as a freshman for the Vols.
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Lee is the 59th ranked DL out of Brevard, NC. He is expected to get significant snaps as a freshman.
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Randy and Bobby are the 11th and 19th ranked LB's respectively, both hailing from Greenville, SC. Though highly touted, they understand it will likely be their second years on Rocky Top, before they see significant playing time, due to the deep LB corp.
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George, Wayne, and Peter are the 15th, 25th, and 41st ranked DB's respectively, hailing from LaGrange, Catawba, and Asheville, NC respectively. We expect big things from them in coming years as they are groomed under the tutelage of our veteran secondary.
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Ralph is the 7th ranked K out of Rockingham, NC. Half of this season's signing class came from the Tar Heel state. He is expected to toe the pigskin for the next four seasons.
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The Tennessee coaching staff is really excited about our incoming recruits and what the next four years holds for them. We have truly taken the next step in rebuilding this program and restoring it to national prominence. This class finished as the 5th ranked class in the nation.
Monday, May 5, 2014
GMAC Bowl - Boise State Postgame Report; W 34-0
Thoughts on Boise State?: We obviously had some familiarity with them, as we met earlier this year. We took what we were successful with in that game, added what we've developed over the course of the season, and came outwith a dominating formula tonight.
Did you make any halftime adjustments?: Primarily on defense. We new they were going to come out in desperation mode in the second half. We looked at some of their previous games when they were in the same situation and built on that.
Effects going forward?: I think this team came out today and made a statement about where we want this program to go in coming years. If we're on your schedule from now on, you'd better watch out!
Sophomore QB, Morganton, NC - Passing - 27/44 for 308 Yds. and 2 TD/0 Int. Rushing - 5 for 3 Yds. and 1 TD
Did you make any halftime adjustments?: Primarily on defense. We new they were going to come out in desperation mode in the second half. We looked at some of their previous games when they were in the same situation and built on that.
Effects going forward?: I think this team came out today and made a statement about where we want this program to go in coming years. If we're on your schedule from now on, you'd better watch out!
Player of the Game:
Sophomore QB, Morganton, NC - Passing - 27/44 for 308 Yds. and 2 TD/0 Int. Rushing - 5 for 3 Yds. and 1 TD
South Carolina Postgame Report; W 30-10
Thoughts on South Carolina?: Teams like Carolina have been giving us fits this year. It was close at the half, but I felt like the fact that we were playing for bowl eligibility and they were not was the difference.
Did you make any halftime adjustments?: We stuck with the game plan we've been using since about game eight. Just wearing the other team down and hoping it pays dividends in the fourth quarter. Today it did.
Effects going forward?: It's huge for us to be back in a bowl game after the season these guys had last year. It took awhile, but they finally bought into the system. We're excited to be representing the SEC in the GMAC Bowl against Boise State. We're also looking forward to recruiting next year with the bowl money and a winning season in our back pocket.
Player of the Game:
Sophomore, DL; Nashville, TN - 7 tackles, 2 forced fumbles
Did you make any halftime adjustments?: We stuck with the game plan we've been using since about game eight. Just wearing the other team down and hoping it pays dividends in the fourth quarter. Today it did.
Effects going forward?: It's huge for us to be back in a bowl game after the season these guys had last year. It took awhile, but they finally bought into the system. We're excited to be representing the SEC in the GMAC Bowl against Boise State. We're also looking forward to recruiting next year with the bowl money and a winning season in our back pocket.
Player of the Game:
Sophomore, DL; Nashville, TN - 7 tackles, 2 forced fumbles
Friday, May 2, 2014
Kentucky Postgame Report; W 26-13
Thoughts on Kentucky?: They'd been struggling like we have and we just hope that our approach over the last several games would continue to work. Thankfully, it did!
Did you make any halftime adjustments?: No way. What we've been doing over the last four-five weeks has been effective, so we stuck with it.
Effects going forward?: We're absolutely thrilled to be in a position to become bowl eligible, should we beat Carolina next week. Teams like that have been our Achilles heel so far this season. Hopefully our game plan will continue to serve us well.
Player of the Game:
Senior RB, Monroe, NC - Rushing: 25 rushes, 227 yards, 1 TD / Receiving: 7 receptions, 43 yards
Did you make any halftime adjustments?: No way. What we've been doing over the last four-five weeks has been effective, so we stuck with it.
Effects going forward?: We're absolutely thrilled to be in a position to become bowl eligible, should we beat Carolina next week. Teams like that have been our Achilles heel so far this season. Hopefully our game plan will continue to serve us well.
Player of the Game:
Senior RB, Monroe, NC - Rushing: 25 rushes, 227 yards, 1 TD / Receiving: 7 receptions, 43 yards
Thursday, May 1, 2014
Vanderbilt Postgame Report; W 34-29
Thoughts on Vanderbilt?: Given that we have never lost to Vandy, there was a lot of pressure on us to keep the streak alive. We almost gave in to the pressure, but luckily we made plays in crunch time to get the win.
Did you make any halftime adjustments?: Really, it was more about 4th quarter adjustments. We cranked up the pace and passing aspects of our game in the 4th quarter and got the job done.
Effects going forward?: We have two more very challenging tasks at hand. We'll focus on Kentucky right now and see if we can escape the Bluegrass with a win.
Player of the Game:
Senior WR, Columbia, TN - 6 receptions, 93 yards, 2 TD's
Did you make any halftime adjustments?: Really, it was more about 4th quarter adjustments. We cranked up the pace and passing aspects of our game in the 4th quarter and got the job done.
Effects going forward?: We have two more very challenging tasks at hand. We'll focus on Kentucky right now and see if we can escape the Bluegrass with a win.
Player of the Game:
Senior WR, Columbia, TN - 6 receptions, 93 yards, 2 TD's
Florida Postgame Report; L 20-23
Thoughts on Florida?: We knew this would be a slobber-knocker going in and it lived up to that expectation.
Did you make any halftime adjustments?: We stuck with what got us the lead going into halftime. Unfortunately, we just didn't have the depth to see it through to the end.
Effects going forward?: I like the fact that we're starting to improve and buy in. Hopefully we can win out and at least be eligible for a bowl game.
Player of the Game:
Senior RB, Monroe, NC - 22 rushes, 118 yards, 1 TD; 3 receptions, 25 yards
Did you make any halftime adjustments?: We stuck with what got us the lead going into halftime. Unfortunately, we just didn't have the depth to see it through to the end.
Effects going forward?: I like the fact that we're starting to improve and buy in. Hopefully we can win out and at least be eligible for a bowl game.
Player of the Game:
Senior RB, Monroe, NC - 22 rushes, 118 yards, 1 TD; 3 receptions, 25 yards
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