Tennessee criticized on social media for poor defensive start against UT Martin
By Andrew Olson
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No. 3 Tennessee looks to be on track to cruise to 7-0 Saturday against FCS opponent UT Martin. One aspect of the Vols’ Week 8 performance, though, drew some social media criticism.
Fans were not impressed by the Vol defense. UT Martin had an 8-play, 75-yard drive in the first quarter to make it 7-7 at the 9:05 mark in the first quarter. After Tennessee made it 14-7, the Skyhawks were driving again until walk-on DB William Wright recorded an interception at the Volunteers’ 23-yard line.
Here’s a sample of what fans said on social media:
Tennessee's pass defense a little shaky early
— zach ragan (@zachTNT) October 22, 2022
Tennessee’s offense is incredible. Their defense? Not so much.
— Aaron Gershon (@agershon99) October 22, 2022
Tennessee’s defense is just terrible.
— Tony Simms (@TigerReese) October 22, 2022
Tennessee defense awful ?
— Keem Brooks (@GodSpeed_06) October 22, 2022
We don’t play defense here at Tennessee. No worries.
— Bobby (@Nico__SZN) October 22, 2022
I get Tennessee is down a lot of guys on defense, but my gosh! That was terrible.
— Jonathan Crouch (@jonathandcrouch) October 22, 2022
I wish Tennessee would play defense
— Daniel Martin (@DanThaMan1623) October 22, 2022
Tennessee defense so suspect
— Trey (@Trey_Oh5) October 22, 2022
Starting to think Tennessee’s defense might not be very good
— Dylan Holt (@DylanHolt_) October 22, 2022
Tennessee defense really food
— ⚫️645 x FDE ? (@Tizzle_DsM) October 22, 2022
The Vols, notably down multiple defensive starters, appear to have tightened up on defense, logging a 3-and-out after making it 21-7 to end the 1st quarter. The game, in the second quarter, is airing on the SEC Network.
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