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Tennessee's no-huddle offense (good or bad)

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I was wondering what everyone thinks about Tennessee installing the no-huddle. First, are they intending to run it all the time...it would seem that you would have to have a very prolific offense (you couldn't be going 3 and out) and secondly it seems like it would make your defense stay on the field more.
 
Bad, because the media/announcers are going to talk about it all game long.

I actually like it...but it all depends on how well they execute it. If run to a slower degree (Colts), I think it will work well in college.
 
You have to have a QB who is absoultely incredible to successfully run this offense. All you have to do is rattle the QB and that offense will fall apart. You'll see what I mean on the third Saturday in October.
 
The ten-necks are a hoot . They keep talking about this "new" offense . It's funny because they've been running the "check w/me-no huddle" in one form or another since 1994 . :p_blank: I'm sure SEC DC's are quaking in their boots . :rolleyes:
 
CornBiscuit said:
Bad, because the media/announcers are going to talk about it all game long.

I actually like it...but it all depends on how well they execute it. If run to a slower degree (Colts), I think it will work well in college.
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Corn you nailed it. It will not be a hurry up no huddle but one similar to what the Colts run. They will line up and the QB will check the sideline for the call. The desire is to give the defense little to no time to make player changes. UT will still run the ball depending on how the D sets up. It will be very interesting. The early reports are that Ainge and Crompton are doing very well with it. My concern is the WR. But this type offense lends itself to using the TE a lot more as well as passes to the flat. Either way it will be interesting to watch.
 
ALLVOL said:
Corn you nailed it. It will not be a hurry up no huddle but one similar to what the Colts run. They will line up and the QB will check the sideline for the call. The desire is to give the defense little to no time to make player changes. UT will still run the ball depending on how the D sets up. It will be very interesting. The early reports are that Ainge and Crompton are doing very well with it. My concern is the WR. But this type offense lends itself to using the TE a lot more as well as passes to the flat. Either way it will be interesting to watch.
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We have been burned by a good TE more than once.
 
It can be either good or bad. If you're offense isn't clicking very well it's a great way to come up with a very fast 3 and out, keeping your defense on the field for most of the game. However, it can also allow the offense to dictate the pace of the game and give you the ability to score quickly. Personally, I think it's more about the execution than the type of offense that's run.
 
if ainge doesnt get knocked around itll be great for them and bad for everyone else. but that wont happen, i think itll get modified very quickly. maybe its me but it seems like if you look at ainge wrong hes rattled. i dont know that ive ever seen him really comfortable in the pocket.
 
ecra-joe said:
if ainge doesnt get knocked around itll be great for them and bad for everyone else. but that wont happen, i think itll get modified very quickly. maybe its me but it seems like if you look at ainge wrong hes rattled. i dont know that ive ever seen him really comfortable in the pocket.
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I guess you didn't watch last year.
 
Tennessee's bread and butter is running the ball, not some fancy schmancy no-huddle offense. When they're not able to run the ball, they don't do great and that is why they've had some problems the past couple of years. Yeah, they rebounded alright last year compared to two years ago, but since winning the NC, they've only been "good", not great.
 
they're very shaky at the WR position, and they're waiting for a #1 RB to emerge. Hopefully, that RB will never present himself and the WRs will remain shaky. Your TE can only bail you out so many times in a season........
 
I think it will be very interesting to watch but like someone posted earlier UT has been running a "check with me" type offense for years. Personally I'm glad that we are witnessing a transition with the offenses in the SEC possibly bringing them up to par with the defense that the SEC has always been known for.

One thing is for sure, UT better not stumble out of the gate given that they open @ Cal, have Southern Miss in Knoxville and then travel to the Swamp otherwise September could be a long month for them.

Usually at the beginning of the season, offenses are still rusty with their timing and defenses are usually ahead of them. The Sept. 1 weekend is going to be a fun one to kick off the season with.
 
sabanball said:
I think it will be very interesting to watch but like someone posted earlier UT has been running a "check with me" type offense for years. Personally I'm glad that we are witnessing a transition with the offenses in the SEC possibly bringing them up to par with the defense that the SEC has always been known for.

One thing is for sure, UT better not stumble out of the gate given that they open @ Cal, have Southern Miss in Knoxville and then travel to the Swamp otherwise September could be a long month for them.

Usually at the beginning of the season, offenses are still rusty with their timing and defenses are usually ahead of them. The Sept. 1 weekend is going to be a fun one to kick off the season with.
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Most schools pretty much run a "check with me" offense in some form or fashion. The difference will be it will now be done from the line instead of huddle. There will be no HUNH in K-Town you can bet on it. The hope is to limit subs on the D. If the D tries to sub then you will see a quick snap and get 5 free ones. Similar to the Colts, we kinda have an in with the Colts you know. :biggrin:
 
CaliforniaTide said:
Tennessee's bread and butter is running the ball, not some fancy schmancy no-huddle offense. When they're not able to run the ball, they don't do great and that is why they've had some problems the past couple of years. Yeah, they rebounded alright last year compared to two years ago, but since winning the NC, they've only been "good", not great.
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I'll agree with the good not great (except for 05) and you are 100% correct on the running game. UT will still run the ball a lot with the no huddle. But like I said it won't be a HUNH it will be a come to the line to get the play called instead of the huddle. This will make it difficult to get D subs in. As I'm sure you guys all know not all D sets are good for all types of plays. The goal will be to get some mismatches for either a pass or run. If I know CPF they will be hoping for mismatches on the run.
 
ALLVOL said:
Most schools pretty much run a "check with me" offense in some form or fashion. The difference will be it will now be done from the line instead of huddle. There will be no HUNH in K-Town you can bet on it. The hope is to limit subs on the D. If the D tries to sub then you will see a quick snap and get 5 free ones. Similar to the Colts, we kinda have an in with the Colts you know. :biggrin:
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That strategy will work most of the time depending on defensive personnel of course. I still remember Louisville and Schnellenspoiler wearing us out with the whole 3rd down substitution thing in a bowl once.
 
Fulmer is an old lineman, When he's under stress he will chunk whatever new fangled offense they have and try and ram it down your throat. I can actually respect this phylosophy to some degree, but offensively you need to be one thing or the other, not start out one thing and try to switch mid stream, I believe in the end this will be bad for Tennessee, I just don't know if it will be bad enough to allow us to win, but I will remain ever hopeful.

It will likely be bad enough to prevent him from getting to Atlanta AGAIN, and thus put his job more in question.
 
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