Saturday, October 22, 2005
Of Things Orange: It wasn't a Bloodbath
Well, the game was a defensive one. It was closer than I thought at 6-3 with Bama winning with 13 seconds left in the game. Of course, Tennessee had two huge fumbles that gave the game away. The first happened less than five minutes into the game when we lost the ball at the 11 yard line on a way to a score. The second was a fumble that rolled out of the back of the end zone, turning the ball over to Bama. That was two touchdowns from careless play that prevented Tennessee from winning the ballgame. Tennessee certainly outplayed Bame. It's just that lack of offense is killing us. The General (Neyland, for the uneducated) said that is was defense that won games. It was true today. Unfortunately, it was Bama's defense!
At least there is no other team with three losses that can be proud of the fact that all three losses came at the hands of Top 5 teams. Big Deal. We're still 3-3. Tennessee is the SEC version of the Big Ten's Michigan Wolverines.
The question to ponder this week is: Will Steve Spurrier continue his domination over Philip Fulmer?
My personal question is: When will we find a real offensive coordinator, one with some imagination and guts?
Next week: South Carolina in Knoxville. I will be in Delaware, Ohio at the 40th Reunion of my 8th Grade graduating class.
At least there is no other team with three losses that can be proud of the fact that all three losses came at the hands of Top 5 teams. Big Deal. We're still 3-3. Tennessee is the SEC version of the Big Ten's Michigan Wolverines.
The question to ponder this week is: Will Steve Spurrier continue his domination over Philip Fulmer?
My personal question is: When will we find a real offensive coordinator, one with some imagination and guts?
Next week: South Carolina in Knoxville. I will be in Delaware, Ohio at the 40th Reunion of my 8th Grade graduating class.
