It was good seeing the Vols play with passion for a change. Lots of promise for the future. However, there are many troubling things that need to get corrected on this year's team before we get so high. Run blocking needs to make a quantum leap. FG kickers are pitiful. 3rd down conversions must get significantly better. Tackling was the best I have seen in many years. This must carry over to next games.
The defensive line for Utah State was their strongest unit, so maybe that is the reason for the lack of run production. But the Vols will face much better d-lines than Utah State. I do think that a bowl game is possible now. Beating a good Utah State team that many of the national writers picked to win the game by a wider margin than they have experienced in many years was a big surprise to all, I'm sure.
All in all, a very good showing for all the freshmen. I believe the paper said 21 freshmen played in the game. Great for the future. Thank goodness that we have Butch Jones as coach. emoBigsmile emoGeezer