Western Kentucky vs. Tennessee

7 Toppers

1 2 3 4 OT Final WKU 0 0 7 0 - 7 Tennessee 0 28 7 28 - 63

63 Vols

Final

For the first time ever (since I am stuck in Raleigh and can’t make it to the game) I am going to try a little live-blogging during the game.  I will also be in of the live game thread over at Rocky Top Talk.

The SEC Network just went on the air

After many long months, finally…

It’s Football Time in Tennessee!

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Updated:  10:00 in the 1st Quarter

Nice first defensive series.  Offense looks like they are still a work in progress — did not need that interception.

Still, it is early, and at least they look like the have a plan…

On another note, so far I am really loving this SEC Network.  So nice to be able to watch the games wherever you may be.

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Updated:  3:37 to go in the 1st Quarter

So far, the playcalling has been nice.  Mixing it up on offense in terms of the pass and run.  Unfortunately, the two early turnovers are disappointing.  The good news is that they are not all Jonathan Crompton’s fault.  On the whole, Crompton looks much more comfortable in the pocket than in years past.  Furthermore, the zone blocking scheme is opening some nice holes for the running game.

The defense seems to really feel at home in the new Full Monte / Tennessee Two defensive sets.  It is really amazing how well the same sets can be used to protect against both the pass and the run.  Case in point:  WKU’s reverse at about 4:50 to go in the 1st.

Despite the turnovers, so far I am liking what I am seeing…

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Updated:  13:36 to go in the 2nd Quarter

Well, we now have seen the first Touchdown of the Lane Kiffin era.  Impressive drive down the field.  Very crisp and efficient.  That is what I have been waiting to see.

Great first quarter defensively.  Now, just need to make sure that we hold on to the ball and pour on some more steam.

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Updated:  9:08 to go in the 2nd Quarter

Nice touchdown by Luke Stocker after the fumble recovery.

This is Tennessee football!

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Updated:   13:22 to go in the 2nd Quarter

Nice job pushing down to the goal and not settling for 3.  Good play by Quintin Hancock and Jonathan Crompton to bring home the score!

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Updated:   13:22 to go in the 4th Quarter

All I can say is “wow!“  I had high hopes for today, but the Vols have really exceeded even my expectations!  There are really so very many great things to talk about.  I’m going to try and save them for my post-game thoughts.  Suffice it to say that I am really happy with what I am seeing.  Yes, I know this is just Western Kentucky, but the Vols are not playing down to an inferior opponent, and they are playing as a team.  They know their role in the game and they are executing.

There is a whole lot to be happy about in Big Orange Country!

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