Secondary
Nathanael: D+
I thought Shawn Shamburger stepped up and played better than I expected him to, but he was one of the few “bright” spots with this group. Trevon Flowers was okay, but both the cornerbacks and safeties struggled with consistent coverage and tackling. Alontae Taylor and Warren Burrell were both average at best out there for the most part. Again, I know this unit was missing a starter in Bryce Thompson, but I have a hard time imagining his presence would’ve made that significant of a difference.
Ben: D
Georgia State quarterback Dan Ellington was just 11-for-24, but he threw for 139 yards and two touchdowns. Tennessee’s secondary appeared unprepared and confused on many passing plays. Against the run, the group struggled even more. The same issues that were present last year, such as pursuit angles and missed tackles, were present once again on Saturday. And as was the case with the defensive line and linebackers, they struggled to line up properly.
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As a kid I growing up in Tennessee, I watched Johnny Majors coaching the Vols. From there the only highlights was Peyton Manning, who never won a championship, and T. Martin who was a one hit wonder.
I’m sick tired and embarrassed of making excuses.
Am pissed having to say yep we suck but we are rebuilding again and again and time after time.
Like a bad marriage or an old jalopy you pour more money and time into fixing.
At some point you have to face the facts. It ain’t getting any better and it ain’t never going to run like it use to.
I love my home state of Tennessee and I living in Georgia I’m Damn proud to be a Volunteer.
But I’m divorcing the University of Tennessee and taking a break from this toxic relationship.
Maybe one day UT will realize its playing college football and its part of the South Eastern Conference.
Not some back water obscure middle school.
So now I’m preparing to go to work on Tuesday
And listening to all the laughter and ridicule of getting beat by a last year 2 and 10 Georgia team.