Tennessee vs Vanderbilt Film Study: Why JOSH HEUPEL is SEC's best coach! + NICO IAMALEAVA cooks!

[@jshack6647]

I feel like the underthrown interception at the start of the second quarter came from how many TD's Nico has missed from overthrowing the receiver. Either that, or a bad release on the throw.

[@Truth_Seeker95]

I said this as soon as I saw that ball start quacking in mid air. I said damn, he’s overthrown so many this year that he was afraid to let that one rip and it caused him to throw it legit 10 yards too short lol. That was a god awful throw. The rest of his day, minus that duck was the reason why he got the big bucks to come play ball for us, though. GBO!

[@anthonyfoutch3152]

i thought the same thing.

[@johndunn8274]

Actually I think he waited too long to pull the trigger. If you'll notice, the ball travels 50 yards in the air. That's more than many QBs can manage with a Hail Mary. If he releases the ball just 3 steps earlier, Thornton doesn't have to come back to the ball. At worse, it's a 50/50 ball. Nico was just so comfortable here he lost track of time. 3 steps earlier and this ball hits Thornton in stride

[@johndunn8274]

The ball should have been released right as Thornton is getting around the defender

[@chrisshields934]

@@johndunn8274and how about Thornton helping his qb out a little bit and play defender for one play. He just waited for the defender to catch the ball and then tackle him. In stead of at the very least knock the ball away. That was a bad throw yes but a horrible wr play as well. Your job as a wr is to go after the ball regardless!!!

[@csarebel8657]

Love coach Heupel. We are finally in good hands with him and it genuinely feels like we can relax and trust our coach for the first time in a loooooong time.

[@jaymorris7850]

Coach Garner offered to stand with Lott but he refused.Wanted to stand by his self.

[@kavaughanjamere6118]

I was telling ppl...he probably wanted to take it by himself....

[@christinawilson8874]

Vol fan here! Love your channel 🧡🧡🧡

[@scottydotty832duuuud]

Second half please! Really enjoy your analysis

[@byob1]

Love it. Looking forward to Part 2. BTW that 2nd Nico->Thornton TD, no.10 who threw a block was Mike Matthews not Squirrel White. Squirrel wore no.10 last season and now wears no.3 this season. GBO!

[@thawizeman77]

Finally complimentary football! Definitely would love to see part 2! Got a little glimpse of the future with the Nico to Mathews TD! Great analysis by the way!

[@uni4rm]

Itll never change, officials always seem to get in the way of good football.

[@utcnc7mm]

The SEC needs to hire full time officials, believe me they can afford it.

[@lonmoncrief6642]

Love the way you break the plays down. It's very insightful.

[@vincevegas8529]

Lifetime TN fan here - Bring on all the Volunteer commentary you can stand brother!

[@Snsojdineow]

I run this exact offense in high school and I will say the reason Nico had his best game was because Vanderbilt’s safeties played aggressive the entire game. The biggest plays were the post routes that went the distance and a lot more of the middle of the field completions. It’s their deep choice series, where it can be a go, comeback or post. Since the safeties were aggressive, they left the middle of the field open and middle of the field throws are easier to throw than the go ball, where Nico has been inconsistent all year. On the other hand, this offense doesn’t rely heavy on making adjustments, due to the fact that you can run multiple routes in one play. Gotta give credit to Nico though, he did come through.

[@powerhoursec]

Well said. Do your players pick up the offense easy? Or is it harder?

[@Snsojdineow]

@ It’s actually easier than people think. The first rule they must follow is read the middle of the field, open or closed? If it’s open, they run the post. If it’s closed, he runs a go route or a comeback based off of the corner back’s leverage. It’s like option running teams. The defense is always wrong. It’s about execution. I can’t count on my hand how many times Nico has over thrown or under thrown go balls, like he did here and it was a pick. Milton had the same issue. If you can get a quarterback like Hooker who could hit that consistently, man this offense is unstoppable.

[@Jon.StatiK]

Part 2 baby, huge fan of these. Like, comment, subscribe. Go Big Orange!

[@powerhoursec]

@@Jon.StatiK appreciate you 🫡

[@smokey3829]

Great video. You do a great job pointing out the good and the bad. Keep it real. 👍

[@kennethdickens4905]

Good job. Didn’t know they had that few of kick returns

[@chandlerwhite8302]

Turbyville usually puts everything out the back of the end zone.

[@PoppaTrump]

With some receivers out Brazzell stepped up to the plate and did a heck of s performance this game!

[@erik2913]

this was a good video really like you showing snippets of one schools plays offense and defense

[@bolinfamily]

Love it. Do a part 2.

Let's see part 2! Go Vols!

[@crystalhamrick740]

Part 2. Love your channel praising my team!

[@t.j.wilson9836]

You're the best on film study for THE TN Vols!! LET'S GOOOOOO Big Orange Playoff Bound Baby!!

[@seanh1139]

He'd been overthrowing the last few games so I get that underthrow. Just glad that he came back and played well. No more staring down his 1st read.

[@nasimdanielhaq3639]

Part two please.

[@luvmyvols65]

great stuff. enjoyed it

[@rockytop]

I’m a vol fan for life but next year they will be a power house. Nico is gonna light em up! VFL🍊

[@bigjrich]

Let’s get part 2. I love these!

[@carlbalaban81]

Definitely want a part 2

[@bowhunting1013]

Just subscribed love your content , Go Vols 🍊🍊🏈🏈💪

[@Craigarooger]

Let’s GOOOO! With a part 2 plz

[@tweetdriver]

Just want to point out that it wasn’t bad blocking by Squirrel White on the long Thornton TD. That was Mike Matthews (#10). He’s a true freshman with limited experience, so I’d cut him some alack for not playing that one perfectly.

[@Dmichel123]

Matthews was wide ass open on that play too

[@Dukenutbro]

Norman Lott’s family was late getting there. They were there for the majority of the game and took pics after the game.

[@timcouch9841]

Good stuff. I would like to see the second half.

[@1ll1c1t_one]

part 2

[@jasonharrison5048]

Let’s go vols!!!! Rocky Mountain Tennessee!!! We ready!!! Never count us out!!!! We are a dangerous 2 half team!!! Y’all better not give us a home game!!! In playoffs!!! Team big orange 🍊!!!

[@joshuagoodwin2992]

#10 is Mike Matthews. Squirrel White switched to #3 this season. That block was probably just a freshman being a bit too eager.

[@cassiestewart2603]

Great Video Carter... Go Vols!!!! 🍊🍊🍊

[@powerhoursec]

Casssssssssie!

[@kaldrazadrim]

Love this. Keep it coming

[@ericchapman5975]

Nice analysis 👍

[@Reforger13]

If you could do a second half that’d be great, your videos are very informative

[@spencerwarren9219]

Go freaking vols. We can offically say we're backkkkkkk

[@carlos46999]

Georgia owns you

[@KornPop96]

​@@carlos46999 and Alabama owns Georgia. So what's your point?

[@jeffreyradcliff8881]

georgia needed the refs to beat ga tech, after georgia loses in the sec championship they come to neyland and get shit on pussy

[@carlos46999]

@ vandy , Tennessee, ou, owns bama

[@matthewstockdale8989]

​@@carlos46999Georgia Tech owns you😂😂😂

[@randywilson664]

Great analysis. Two comments on one play. The second Thorton TD: #10 was not Squirrel White, but Mike Matthews (Squirrel changed his number to #3). Watch that play again and focus on Matthews. He was MORE open that Thorton. Total bust by the Vandy corner. Nico didn't see it.

[@logiman]

2nd half, please!! Thanks!!

[@fartloud1234]

DEEZ NUTZ !!!!! VOLS FAN FOR LIFE !!!!! 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡

[@brandoncook2679]

Part 2, please!

[@DavidTaylor-wp6zp]

Plus it was colder that makes a ball not travel the same

[@TheVollain]

Omar Norman-Lott requested he be on the field by himself during Senior day.

[@stephtraveler7378]

great analysis. Props to Vandy on execution of the classic 'return left' wall. The kickoff team is where coaches put high dollar donor's kids....lol. When I was at FSU, Jack Nicholas (famous golfer) son played on the kickoff team. Just one of numerous examples. UT needs a better warm up program. Seems like if there was a 5th quarter to every game, UT would just kill it. Why do they waste the first 2 quarters of every game getting warm....

[@jonathanross149]

2nd half

[@marcischubert4494]

do the 2nd half. Great dissection.

[@robertwidby2205]

I’d agree if Heupel could beat the powerhouse ranked teams on the road, which he hasn’t yet, except LSU 2022. Maybe coming soon.

[@nondiatonic]

Total coverage bust at 10:40. Squirrel White was also wide open for the TD

[@MrBrauk]

Yea, I saw it too. I'm surprised he didn't comment on it.

[@litty2x367]

mike matthews.

[@kellydowell7786]

Power Hour baby. Boom!💥

[@tjhodge201]

I believe the Dylan Sampson fumble he was down Refs missed that one for sure...BAD call!!!😂

[@FrostyZayYT]

his knees were on the defender

[@tjhodge201]

@FrostyZayYT his left arm was down though

[@chrisshields934]

I said that when the play was being replayed. His arm was down. I can’t believe they didn’t at least have a better/closer look at it. What am I saying? Of course they’re going to screw us at every turn and chance they get!!!! Bastards!!!!

[@user-gf7xz1pd9u]

That's good to know but at the same keep him on his toes. He had had a few this season. Although most were bad handoffs.

[@chrisshields934]

@ you can’t be any more wrong about something. Not a single fumble that Sampson has had this year has been because of a bad hand off. Whole I don’t think that this one was a fumble, his arm was down, the others was solely his fault.

[@markmorgan7450]

Bring that second half analysis.

[@BryonLape]

Nico finally has a slightly dynamic stance instead of just standing like a statue.

[@sainvol]

Bourbon! I thought you were going to say chicken enchiladas or some such. Fried chicken and Jim Beam 7 year for me! Thanks as always. GBMF🍊

[@fartloud1234]

Nico brought enough & Squirrel White did what they had to do !

[@huntercagle9845]

Part 2 brother

[@bowbear1048]

Part 2 please

[@dadurker4569]

That roughing the passer penalty is the worst call I've seen in any game all season long.

[@tiptopperdagrasshopper1196]

The worst call I seen was when a TN lineman was pulling the pile instead of pushing it. I've never seen that call but I always see an offensive person pulling!? I didn't like that roughing call but that's the new norm is to baby the QB down, swaddle him and kiss him on the forehead before all his weight is on the ground.

[@dadurker4569]

@tiptopperdagrasshopper1196 that's a penalty! 15 yards! You forgot to change his diaper on the way down

[@JustinRhyne-yj2bf]

Sometimes the old fashion QB sneaks the best option. Why not sneak it. Keeps the defense from penetration

[@patshannon425]

37 was not knocked down. I saw a different angle from the local news and the Vandy player grabbed his jersey at the shoulder pad and jerked him downwards. You can't see it on this video but you see the result where he is completely off balance.

[@dankygr33n52]

Shane Gillis is one hell of a football coach

[@AndrewFoster-i5u]

Do more tape analysis on Tennessee, plz.

[@greenwave819]

plenty of bad flags in this game. Apparently you can only tackle Pavia if you get him exactly around the waist

[@ethan_long1618]

Garner did offer to stand with Omarr along with other coaches but he refused.

[@PlumberRuss]

Kirby might have something to say about best coach. Go dawgs

[@robbrown3495]

Post the part 2!

[@RockyTop58]

Wasn’t the kickers fault. He can kick it through the end zone every time. The plan was to pin them inside the 20, which is why he didn’t kick it through the end zone. It was poor execution by the rest of the kickoff team

[@rickjames6740]

On the first pick, Nico thought the receiver would run a post type pattern. Miscommunication.

[@HunterCanon]

Part 2 daddy

[@nuggz4424]

Norman Lotts family's travel got messed up and they didn't make it in time. He decided to go out there alone rather than have Coach G or anyone with him.

[@MangoKai]

That illegal hands miss by the refs was just one of many different penalties they chose not to call on vandy. The first half officiating was AWFUL. Especially when one of vandys DBs or LBs, not sure which, steps right on the line of scrimmage and Tennessee gets called for a false start. Another player rips off the helmet of a tennessee receiver, obviously on purpose, and that wasn't a facemask call but when UT played uga it was. And then the crazy bad roughing call. Officiating in the sec is so damn inconsistent.

[@ScottBailey-tb3ee]

Sampson can't even get on the Doak Walker list much less 3rd in the Heisman but yet he's in the running for player of the year... he's had 9 100yd games, if this was anybody else in the league, the networks would cram that down your throat especially if was Alabama, Georgia, or even an LSU.... he's more deserving than the credit is given to him.

[@kevinm9860]

Give more love to 35, that Will Brooks, a walk on!

[@elijahpbender]

Dont know if your question was answered yet but ONL did have family at the senior day game and decided to stand by himself. Not a great home life reportedly.

[@anthonyfoutch3152]

where was the kicker to stop the return?

[@ianfleming008bsi8]

Let's get HUEP

[@americanjoe4955]

Could have called the Block on Squirrel. Stupid play on Squirrel, nobody was catching Thornton, but maybe 27, and Squirrel totally messed his job.

[@evanwaller2612]

#10 is Mike Matthew’s

[@anthonychrisman7756]

Part 2.

[@jonmeyers450]

add part 2

[@fartloud1234]

It’s just taco 🌮 sauce on a taco 🌮 !

[@samscott698]

I feel like Nico throws better under pressure than when in a safe pocket at this point

[@livetohelpothers8401]

I'd say kirbys the SEC’s best coach.

[@RockyTop58]

Sampson was never going to be a finalist. He hasn’t been in the conversation all year long, and was never going to be. That fumble didn’t cost him New York, because New York was never on the table.

[@litty2x367]

10 is not squirrel white. that’s Mike Matthews. 5 star freshman.

[@markmorgan7450]

Football hang time reduced in low temps!

[@Jtothemfingd]

He was beat by the best coach in cillege football. In Athens.

[@powerhoursec]

Richt?

[@janehutchison4635]

Sampson had that ball aggressively striped from him, he was protecting the ball. Is it still a fumble against him? Yes it’s a turnover but not carelessness on his part.

[@powerhoursec]

Fair, Jane

[@americanjoe4955]

Very Poor coaching and player recognition on the Kick return TD. Did nobody see where the return was set up? Vandy had a wall to the left and the up players were set to block down to the right. VERY Disturbing... That kind of incompetence will get you beat most games.

[@timknepper1041]

Look out, Vols beat unranked Vandy🤔

[@daydayvol]

Lott’s family was late.

[@erik2913]

9 took a terrible angle on the kickoff

[@FUGA_GBO]

That wasn’t a fumble. Elbow was down. Didn’t even look at it

[@litty2x367]

it was a fumble bro…

[@FUGA_GBO]

@ could have been, I didn’t think so. DSamp elbow looked down to me, that should have at least been reviewed. We didn’t even get another camera angle, nothing. I don’t think it was a fumble. TN wins anyway but would have looked far better without that TD Proud of little bro Vandy, they’ve played damn good this year and maybe they let Pavia stay till he is 30. So Vandy has hope of winning season next year.

[@litty2x367]

@ the one angle they showed was enough… sampson landed on a defender. only thing that could’ve hit the ground was the arm carrying the football and the one angle showed it was stripped well before it hit. Sampson needs to hold on to the ball. All there is to it. Ima vol fan too but ima be real.

[@FUGA_GBO]

@@litty2x367 I didn’t see that angle and I’m seeing a few videos of non Vol media saying they didn’t think so either.

[@litty2x367]

@ well the media you’re seeing is wrong. and i highly doubt you are seeing ANY media on it, vol-biased or not. The call was the right call. Go find the full game on youtube and look for yourself.

[@Thegeneralms1]

I hope TN never wins another game in any sport again.

[@barelyontime]

Until heupel beats Kirby or sark he’s third fiddle

[@jeffmercer9655]

And by the way there's no way that can be a blindside block well at least we know you could never be a referee I don't know maybe you could

[@joshgrooms5436]

Honestly I dunno if he's even the best coach in Tenn

[@powerhoursec]

Dang, is this Callahan's burner?

[@peteschultz4868]

That wasnt the blindside. Wtf are you talking about?

[@powerhoursec]

You’re missing the point. It’s not worth the kill shot when the WR is clearly past him.

[@fartloud1234]

Josh Heupel is definitely the best coach of college today !

[@742Timbox]

Absolutely wrong Coach Smart for UGA is