Tennessee DC: Beating Ohio 'one of the greatest wins I've been a part of'
Tennessee’s 28-19 win over Ohio this past weekend was a titanic, back-and-forth struggle the entire game; the Volunteers finished 404 yards of offense, but were penalized nine times for 94 yards, didn’t force a single turnover, and led just 21-19 entering the fourth quarter.
A lot of fans weren’t pleased with the closeness of the score, despite the massive amount of key players who were either injured or suspended.
Cam Sutton
Quart'e Sapp
Jalen Reeves-Maybin
Danny O'Brien
Josh Smith*
LaTroy Lewis*
Malik Foreman**
(*already out today)
(**suspended)— @GrantRamey (@GrantRamey) September 17, 2016
Not sure if it’s been reported or not, but CB Marquill Osborne also went to the locker room early for the #Vols in the 1st half.
— Rocky Top Insider (@rockytopinsider) September 17, 2016
But first-year defensive coordinator Bob Shoop has a vastly different perspective on the outcome.
#Vols DC Bob Shoop called Tennessee's win over Ohio "one the greatest wins I've been a part of" because of the adversity Vols faced.
— Rhiannon Potkey (@TennesseeBeat) September 21, 2016
Shoop has coached at Virginia, Boston College, Vanderbilt, and Penn State (among other schools), meaning he’s seen some pretty strong competition throughout his 27-year coaching career. But Ohio, a MAC program (reputable, mind you) with two bowl wins in its 54-year history, has earned his high praise.
No disrespect to Ohio — it’s a fine program with a very good head coach in Frank Solich — but I’m not sure that’s what Vols fans want to hear with a full SEC schedule still on the plate, even with the adversity that was pinned against them last week vs. the Bobcats.
Of course, he’s impressed — what’s he going to say, they sucked? Then what would the explanation be for them playing Tenny so closely?
You should reread the article
Coach Speak 101.
Highly disappointed in coach Shoop so far. No difference in the D so far. I must say last years D looks better than this years. I know everyone is gonna say well they have alot of injuries. Yeah maybe to a point. All teams have injuries. We heard all summer how deep they was. Proof is in the puddin sir.
I’m with you. They have kept us in some games but overall I haven’t seen much improvement. Little pressure on qb, if we even break down and make a tackle it five yards behind initial contact. Haven’t given up as many big plays this year but we will see next four games.
I really believe that CowChip is disappointed in every one that is breathing on planet earth….Hey Chip it is ok to open your blinds and let a little sunshine touch your dark soul….Even our fellow SEC counterparts have a few bright comments about the struggling Vols….But you hate everything about this team….EVERYTHING! ….But on a more serious note….I really feel sorry for you…Hope you find your way….See you Saturday at Neyland!
Ok Newgene show us your football knowledge. Tell me how I am wrong about Jones not being able to beat teams other than bottom dwellers? How is this years team better than last years? Come on now. Tell you what, end of the season we will see if your opinion changes. Trust me will be calling you out if you waiver at all.
Only two out for Florida are Sutton & Sapp, both are probably done for the season.
Darrin Kirkland Jr is out as well. Sutton broke his ankle and Sapp tore his ACL against Ohio. Jalen Reeves Maybin re injured his repaired shoulder but Reeves Maybin will play.
Sutton broke a bone in his foot.
Nothing in Shoop’s quote says that he was impressed with Ohio. This is just another example of trash reporting from SDS.
Not trying to throw shade at Tennessee but I think that sounds absolutely ridiculous for him to say. Even with their injuries, I think all Tennessee fans can agree that for the major programs in the SEC our 2 deep, maybe even 3 deep, are on the same level as those Ohio players. I’m sure they have some stud players but overall the talent comparison is few and far in between. I’ve been waiting on Tennessee to be competitive again but this defensive coordinator sounds overwhelmed and the conference play is just starting to get good.
Read Shoop’s comments in their entirety and you’ll have a different perspective on the meaning of his words. Tyler took a single quote, pulled it out of context, and manipulated it so that thoughtless clowns could interpret it the way he wanted to spin it. Journalist integrity at its finest people. The only thing worse than the people who buy this crap are the idiots that write it.