Vol fans certainly didn’t handle the Vols’ 26-20 loss to Florida well immediately after the game. And some former Vols let their passion flow online as well after the heart-breaking loss.
Several former Vols took to Twitter after Tennessee lost to the Gators for the seventh-straight time in the Swamp on Saturday, and none were pleased with the situation.
Albert Haynesworth was extremely critical of Tennessee’s defense earlier last week on an appearance on a radio show, and he didn’t hold back again on social media this time. This specific tweet is referencing the Vols’ goal line play-calling in the second half.
That should’ve been John Kelly’s second Touchdown on the evening. Why did we turn into Seattle Seahawks on the goalline #smh #VFL
— Albert Haynesworth (@haynesworthiii) September 16, 2017
Tennessee’s loss made former receiver and national champ Peerless Price turn to his wine cellar.
My Vols made me come to my wine cellar!!! @DrewBledsoe I need a few bottles my brother if UT is going to keep this up all season. #VFL pic.twitter.com/82VTTI9aeK
— Peerless Price (@PeerlessTheVol) September 17, 2017
Former running back Jabari Davis, who helped defeat Florida twice in his four years at Tennessee, was so fed up with the vols after the game that he wanted to leave the United States.
Smh I’m moving back to Africa and coaching soccer I hate football.
— Juice Davis (@jabaridavis_VFL) September 16, 2017
Not only that, but Davis voiced his approval of running back John Kelly and disdain for the coaching style in the game.
Wish we coached with Kelly’s passion 2 Win!!
— Juice Davis (@jabaridavis_VFL) September 16, 2017
Byron Moore, a defensive back during his time with the Vols, couldn’t believe his eyes. He then called out the coaching staff and then left Twitter to eat his feelings.
Woooooow
— Byron Moore (@bmoore3vfl) September 16, 2017
Wow
— Byron Moore (@bmoore3vfl) September 16, 2017
Horrible coaching
— Byron Moore (@bmoore3vfl) September 16, 2017
I’ll be eating my ice cream if anyone needs me
— Byron Moore (@bmoore3vfl) September 17, 2017
Jalen Reeves-Maybin, who’s now in the NFL with the Detroit Lions, saw what it was like to experience a tough loss as a spectator rather than as a player.
I got the VFL blues??
— Jalen Reeves-Maybin (@ReevesMaybin) September 17, 2017
Offensive lineman Ja’Wuan James reaffirmed his commitment to Tennessee even despite the devastating loss.
I’ll never switch sides it’s still a lot of season left?Hold it down boys?? #VFL
— Ja’Wuan James (@JawuanJames70) September 17, 2017
Former defensive end Antonio Reynolds questioned the decision to go into a cover two defense on the last play of the game, and he appears to want to hire John Kelly as a player coach as well.
Not Man….Cover 2
— Antonio Reynolds ✊? (@T_Reyn89) September 16, 2017
Not cover 2 ??♂️??♂️??♂️
— Antonio Reynolds ✊? (@T_Reyn89) September 16, 2017
Hire John Kelly
— Antonio Reynolds ✊? (@T_Reyn89) September 16, 2017
Robert Ayers, who plays for Tampa Bay in the NFL now, used gifs to sum up his feelings after the game.
— Robert Ayers Jr (@1_900_ayersjr) September 16, 2017
#VFL pic.twitter.com/zraGhjbuou
— Robert Ayers Jr (@1_900_ayersjr) September 16, 2017
Another former defensive lineman, Jacques McClendon, lamented the fact that Tennessee didn’t use the I-formation to pick up crucial yards on short downs or at the goal line.
The I formation is a lost art in college.
— Jacques McClendon (@jmcc65) September 16, 2017
Leonard Little praised Justin Martin for not giving up and causing a fumble on what was about to be a touchdown for the Gators, but he also pleaded for more rushing attempts by the Vols.
Great hustle and not giving up on the play @Elite_made
— L. Little (@DBL_L_01) September 16, 2017
Run the Ball!!!!!
— L. Little (@DBL_L_01) September 16, 2017
Charles Davis, who was a defensive back for Tennessee and now works for FOX Sports, felt pain for the players and specifically reached out to Micah Abernathy after the last play of the game.
Congrats to UF, but I’m in pain for those kids, and the program. They gave their hearts…A beyond tough loss, they will bounce back https://t.co/6PAFQKYhIs
— Charles Davis (@CFD22) September 17, 2017
I’ve been there @Cover22_ it hurts, but you’ve made BIG plays before…you will make MORE in 2017 for @Vol_Football – 22’s hang TOUGH!
— Charles Davis (@CFD22) September 17, 2017
Former Vol quarterback Erik Ainge spread the blame around for the Vols’ loss, placing blame on coaching mistakes as well as some poor execution by players.
I agree we got out coached 2night. RZ play calling/execution was ?Butch didn’t have 3 3rd D INT’S/Sack/Penalties etc. CBJ didn’t kick Either https://t.co/4exBnyI3d1
— Erik Ainge (@ErikAinge3) September 17, 2017
I’m as down as anyone right now. Having lost this game more times than I won it, I know the players determine outcome. Turnovers & Penalties
— Erik Ainge (@ErikAinge3) September 17, 2017
They did. They fought hard. They also didn’t play good enough. Coaches didn’t coach good enough. Hell the Gatorade was prob mixed poorly too https://t.co/z6HuuFuiof
— Erik Ainge (@ErikAinge3) September 17, 2017
Jayson Swain, who played receiver for the Vols and now hosts a daily radio show, questioned the lack of usage of defensive back Shaq Wiggins and also questioned the play-calling in the red zone and on the last play of the game.
Did Shaq Wiggins play? Where is he??????
— Jayson Swain (@SwainEvent) September 17, 2017
1 yd line, ahead in down & distance.We was in shotgun and called a TWO WR route combo.Where am I right now? Did I watch a Madden video gm?
— Jayson Swain (@SwainEvent) September 16, 2017
Rushing four. Only two players deep.
— Jayson Swain (@SwainEvent) September 16, 2017
One Response
Butch Jones wants to run the read option. You need a run threat at QB to be effective. He refuses to admit he chose the wrong QB as the starter. If Justin Worley hadn’t gotten injured, Dobbs wouldn’t have gotten a chance. Jones is out of his league in the SEC.