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Updated: 1:32 PM Oct 12, 2008
Hedges thorny for the Vols
Vols 0-3 in SEC for the first time since 2000 Posted: 3:45 PM Oct 11, 2008Reporter: Wes Boling Email Address: wes.boling@wvlt-tv.com |
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ATHENS, Ga. (WVLT) -- For the first time since 2002, Tennessee lost to Georgia between the hedges, falling 26-14 to the Bulldogs Saturday afternoon.
For the first time since 2000, the Vols are 0-3 in the SEC.
Georgia took a commanding 13-0 first-quarter lead, then held on against a feisty -- but mistake-prone -- Tennessee squad, which was unable to stop the Bulldog rushing attack when it mattered most.
The Bulldogs (5-1, 2-1 SEC) ran 87 offensive plays compared to Tennessee's 48, holding onto the ball for almost the entire fourth quarter to prevent a Tennessee comeback.
Knowshon Moreno led the Bulldogs on the ground. Even though he was unable to find the end zone, he carried the ball 27 times for 101 yards. The performance made him the first running back to rush for 100 yards against the Vols this year.
The Vols (2-4, 0-3 SEC), meanwhile, rushed for only one yard.
Tennessee quarterback Nick Stephens made some nice throws, including a gorgeous 60-yard bomb to Denarius Moore in the second quarter. Stephens finished 13-of-30 for 208 yards and two touchdowns in his SEC debut.
The Georgia win was the 'Dawgs' first over the Vols since 2005, a season that vividly mirrors this one. That season, the Vols went 5-6 and missed the postseason for the first time since 1988. Unless they turn things around this season, they are in danger of missing a bowl once again.
Tennessee will look to rebound next week when it hosts Mississippi State, who handed Vanderbilt its first loss of the season Saturday in a 17-14 contest. That game will be a Pay-per-view telecast and will kick off at 7pm.
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The Vols rushed for one yard? One Yard? Hahahaha....... That's pathetic! I think you should have "dressed out" some local high school football players before the game started... slipped them into the game, and BINGO! They certainly couldn't have done worse than the "mickey mouse" "first string" that started the game. Hey "Fat Phil," I believe your first string needs to be called the "first rope." You know, like rope-a-dope! Nick Stephens is the only athlete you've got, but he can't do everything! Before the next game, substitue some of the local high school players... at least they won't be an embarrassment! One yard rushing! Hahaha! You're pathetic, Fulmer, and your offensive coordinator (he really and truly is "offensive")is even worse! One yard rushing? Hahahahahaaaa!
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Dogs saw tendencies Sunday, October 12, 2008 By: Darren Epps ATHENS, Ga. — Georgia defensive end Demarcus Dobbs said he knew which way Tennessee was going to run the ball “80 percent of the time” based on alignments and formations the team studied in video sessions. The numbers reflect Dobbs’ proclamation — linebacker Rennie Curran made similar remarks — as the Volunteers rushed for 1 yard in Tennessee’s 26-14 loss to No. 10 Georgia. In last year’s meeting, Tennessee gained 190 yards on the ground. “Watching film was a huge part (of stopping the run),” Dobbs said. “We did some thorough video sessions and watched film and picked up on a couple of traits that gave away what they were going to do.” Dobbs said the Bulldogs noticed whether Tennessee lined up its fullback inside or outside and if the tight end moved to the backfield. He also said the alignment of tackles Chris Scott and Ramon Foster tipped off the direction of the run.
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There's nothing more that can be said about our team nothing more,if the AD not willing to step in and do something then there's also a problem in our AD department. Thats the way I fill about it.
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