JessN: Tennessee wrap-up: Vols didn't want that smoke, but they got it anyway

[CaliforniaTide]

The offensive line played much better too. Some of the rushing issues are related more to Jam not being 100% and Riley not being big enough for power football. When Hill came in the game, it was an immediate difference. Also, Ty was mostly clean in the pocket all night. 64's pancake block of a UT DT was glorious. Cole Cubelic posted it on X.

There was positive and noticeable difference in the run game whenever Hill came in. I could see why Grubb was high on him in the spring. Hope he keeps working and takes advantage of his opportunities.

 

[Cruiser]

We are second in the country in turnover ratio; that as been a BIG part of our defensive "success"

 

[Ledsteplin]

I'm not a big fan of how Wommack's defense works either but I can tell you what makes most systems look good, and that's better players. We've had a drop off in LB play (and talent) that hasn't helped the scheme. Jefferson has definitely improved but he's somewhat small and Lawson is going to miss four to five gaps a game on run fits, you can bank on it. I think if we can get more talent at the LB position and get a little bigger at the defensive tackle position, we'd see a lot less of the busted run plays.

Nikhai Hill-Green has been playing exceptionally well at LB. He's a Grad Student, so we only have him this year. He played at Michigan, Charlotte, and Colorado, before coming to Alabama. He did really well at Colorado last year. It appears he is now a starter.