Special Teams
Once again, this unit proved to be the best unit on the field for Tennessee. Ty Chandler took the opening kickoff for a 91-yard touchdown, and Marquez Callaway looked solid as a punt returner on his four returns. Trevor Daniel was once again a field position weapon, as three of his four punts were downed inside the 20-yard line, and two of those three were downed inside the 10-yard line. Aaron Medley has yet to attempt a field goal this season, but he was once again a perfect 6-for-6 on point after attempts.
Nathanael: A+
Will: A+
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It looked like a B performance all around, it seemed you WR/TE and D-line grades were a little low. Fewer drop (maybe 2) and none by the TE’s. WR bailed out average throws by the QB’s (Palmer’s catch on RPO, that should have been a TD catch and both of Johnson and Calloway TD catches) Even George’s drop on GITMO’s second quarter deep attempt was an underthrown ball to a WR who was behind the defender.
The D-line didn’t rack up many stats but three come to mind, they gave up one TD drive of 44 yards, gave up a long run of 13 yards, and 10 of ISU 13 possessions were 4 plays or less. It doesn’t matter how you are playing a team can create stats like that with average D-line play. I didn’t even mention 3rd down conversions.
Go big Orange and keep up the good work