Why did Tennessee protect Nico against Oklahoma? QB Breakdown with Aaron Murray

[@rainman2984]

Those OU DE’s were dominating the Tackles. We(Vols) have to get our linemen healthy asap. Great job to JH for calling the game the way he did to keep Nico safe

[@S1ojim]

Great videos, UT fan here, really impressed with OU’s defense. Much respect for the Sooners.

[@ROUGHNECK75]

Respect

[@SnapsCFB_]

Solid defense! Nice win

[@yaimavol]

Our WR's could not get separation. That has to be fixed by the time we go to AR. They have a good offense.

[@joshuagann8026]

​@@yaimavolthey ain't got a defense like OK tho

[@one4thought776]

As A born and raised OU fan wish we could have somewhat of an offense Brent's got these cats playing on Defense man holding the Vols to 25 man it could have 65 if we didn't have a Defense but they gave OUs offense every opportunity and the offense gifted it right back to yall man it was brutal to watch I was outta my mind with frustration

[@barhamitzvah]

I love this series! So educational for someone who loves watching football, but never played.

[@SnapsCFB_]

Happy it helps!

[@josephwilliams2901]

​@SnapsCFB_ Waiting for the Colorado/Baylor breakdown

[@Blueridge1]

Good to see Heupel take his time with Nico and to build his confidence while he's gaining experience...I really look forward in seeing what nico becomes throughout the season and into next year...Looks like this young man has a bright future ahead of him....🍊🔥

[@bravetitangrizzly]

He should have been through this last year. Now we have a 2 year window with Nico before he goes to the league, and we have to spend this season with the training wheels on

[@cgoins1993]

@@bravetitangrizzlyhe obviously wasn’t ready in year 1 if he still has the training wheels on in year 2

[@jakez3171]

Heupel definitely protecting Nico. First true road game experience, the offensive line was struggling with protection and OU’s d-line was killing all night. There will be games that Heupel will have no choice but to take the training wheels off but given OU’s offensive struggles; this wasn’t it.

[@kellydowell7786]

Love your film breakdown of the game. Thanks for the video.

[@SnapsCFB_]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Isaacnorm113]

Heupel did a great job understanding that he had one tackle out and another hurt mid game. Protected the ball knowing the defense was not going to lose the game.

[@kevinlyell3290]

I appreciate ur reviews. People criticized tennessees offense but u could tell the strategy was conservative play. Jsut get the win and get out. No injuries. Look at Missouri to prove the point. Their injuries are going to knock them out of playoff chances. They almost lost to Vanderbilt

[@Jid141]

Real proud of how far the Sooners defense has come. Hopefully the offense can figure things out and this team can be complete.

[@captaingrizzly9511]

they've got a running qb, it matters a lot in college.

[@chaseb9653]

These breakdowns are fantastic. My new post game routine is waiting on the all 22 analysis. Keep it up.

[@SnapsCFB_]

Thanks! Will do!

[@brosenb11]

Vol here. Followed and liked. Great breakdown from Mr Murray. Hats off

[@SnapsCFB_]

Thank you!

[@cneagle87]

Heupel knew toward end of 1qtr that the OU off would be ineffective vs the TN def. Also TN was dealing with injuries at both OT positions, playing a 2nd and 3rd string player at both ends. Having that vs the OU front 7 could be a recipe for disaster (hence the two strip sacks). Once you hit the two score lead and with the tn def shutting down OU off, there was no need to put your freshman qb in any compromising situations. Just my $.02

[@modernprofessionals9512]

No team is safe with a two score lead against a Top 15 team. OU is not Kent State.

[@Bman6464]

​@@modernprofessionals9512turns out...they were in fact safe 😂

[@bleigh6539]

​@@modernprofessionals9512Oklahoma had 98 total yds going into the 4th qtr. I think Tennessee was pretty safe.

[@justsnifflesbutthead]

@@modernprofessionals9512OU didn’t get in the end zone until the 4th qtr. Tn was fine

[@Principaledpragmatist]

​@@modernprofessionals9512 if their offense isn't moving the ball that's a safe lead. You can play to run the clock as l9ng as they don't score.

[@BrooksOrlando]

Aaron, I was a big fan of yours at UGA and entering NFL. You were a great player man. We were in college around the same time (I graduated in ‘13). Thought you could be a Brees type in pros if given the chance…it’s cool seeing you pop up in my feed yrs later for something unrelated haha. Nico to me looks special. Insane arm at that age. Legit 6’6, has downfield accuracy, can throw on the run. I’ve learned not to get too ahead of myself because things can change in a heartbeat. I played QB myself and so much of it is mental. I’d be surprised though if he isn’t a top 2 pick next yr with Arch. I’d honestly put him over Arch. Unique talent.

[@noelmccurry7932]

I look forward to your breakdown every week. Great vid!

[@SnapsCFB_]

I appreciate that!

[@yaimavol]

He's got to protect the ball better. 4 TO's in two FBS games is too many. We were very lucky to come out of there with a win. if they had converted those fumbles it would have been a different score.

[@justin92416]

The turnovers in this game aren't just on Nico. OTs caused those fumbles.

[@cgoins1993]

@@justin92416he still has to hold onto the ball better

[@Mikebruno1187]

These QB reviews are great, awesome channel 💯

[@SnapsCFB_]

Appreciate that!

[@lelandadcock]

Love your great effort, good stuff you put out. Thanks your channel will grow so fast, keep it up. GBO!

[@SnapsCFB_]

I appreciate that!

[@Bman6464]

That field should be condemmed. No wonder OU has injuries all over the place...jeez

[@WarriorMech-4-Vfl]

Oklahoma uses goats to mow the field. The field conditions were terrible. I'm shocked Miss St field is better. But Miss St uses lawnmowers instead of animals..

[@Bman6464]

@@WarriorMech-4-Vfl i was shocked how bad it was. Some of the fans are like "we like it like that!" So you enjoy seeing ppl get injured? Mainly your own team?! 😂😂

[@williammorris3334]

I’m a Clemson fan and I watch these other teams just to learn dude. You rock Aaron!

[@SnapsCFB_]

Love that! Thank you

[@cbpsychiatree1056]

UT alum here-we love our Nico!!

[@WaffleSlayer15]

Sooners defense was so good.

[@matthewgood7217]

Oklahoma played a great defensive scheme but I think there was plenty there if Nico ran more. Also, the safeties were constantly selling out to the backfield. More play action deep passes would have blown the top off this game. Still, can’t blame hype for pulling back on the reigns and just taking the W

[@MS-nq7uy]

Tennessee was not the only elite defense on the field. GBO.

[@uncleaa8955]

True, UT is more elite than Oklahoma.

[@laurelhill3505]

I have to applaud that OU defense. I was sure that in the second half they would break, get demoralized by their lack of offense and get tired. But jesus, they never let up and were flying to the ball all night. You can tell that Venebles spent months getting ready for this game, because that defense was dialed in on what Tennessee does.

[@balleraap007]

Then you turned off the PlayStation

[@ChrisCrowe-rs1oz]

Hey! Love these videos! Love your analysis and explanations. Thanks!

[@SnapsCFB_]

My pleasure!

[@jsmith3798]

That pass to Thornton was absolutely ridiculous.

[@bretmarks]

Aaron, do the Kentucky game. Your qb breakdowns are so good

[@ShayneWhiteaker]

This game shows how much Heupel has evolved as a head coach. It's completely against his nature as a play caller to be so conservative, but he slowed the offense down and shortened the game by running the ball. This team can beat you so many different ways..Nico will be so much better a month from now.

[@aprilcooper4161]

Glad you can make the videos again!

[@leebroyles7654]

Heupel played it close to the vest when he got the early lead, he knew OK couldn’t get to 20 and the only way they beat UT was to get turnovers and cheap scores. Injuries on O line and inept sooner offense made it a super conservative game plan which wast correct decision!

[@adamallison3685]

I'm my opinion, you are the best Georgia QB

[@ladarianroper4770]

No fr. He is

[@SnapsCFB_]

Thank you!

[@reelinginthesoutheast8408]

Is it possible to access the game film like this? I’d love to be able to watch each play with different angles.

[@georgeorwell2703]

The one area that takes longest to develop, and where we have the least depth is on OL. With both our starting tackles out there is a big drop-off so I think that played into Nico feeling he had to make quick decisions, and it was definitely the reason UT played very conservatively on offense. We felt like the only way OK could win once we were up was if we turned the ball over, and after some blown blocks we changed up our approach.

[@bryanmcdermott4204]

Great stuff Aaron

[@SnapsCFB_]

Thank you!

[@appalachhaun_adventures]

Getting them subs fast!! Congrats! I enjoy the videos!!!

[@SnapsCFB_]

Glad you like them!

[@cleanclippingslawnservice7128]

Love the content’ keep up the great work

[@SnapsCFB_]

Appreciate it!

[@spectre600rr]

The big pass to Bru, Venables said that was on the coaches that they didn't get a play called in time

[@mrmanyouare]

excellent stuff man!

[@SnapsCFB_]

Appreciate it!

[@rtoddlowe]

Love the detailed breakdowns and understand this is mostly analysis of the passing game, but have a look - whenever Nico hands the ball off, his eyes follow the runner. Surely that can't be by design. A good linebacker or DB is going to pick up on that immediately. Seems like an easy fix to an already scary good offense. Go Big Orange!

[@jonathonbrown2128]

Great video man!

[@SnapsCFB_]

Glad you liked it!

[@cgoins1993]

As a Tennessee fan I watch a lot of your videos, particularly the Nico ones. The play at the 10:00 mark where he doesn’t even look at the other side of the field and is something I’ve noticed he’s done multiple times, and is something that is a little bit concerning. Do you think that’s something that eventually improves with experience or are they just trying to maybe over simplify things for him and give him easier reads? I think on that particular play he was just hurrying too much to get the snap off and didn’t get a good presnap read on the defense that’s an easy read and pass to make for him. I just don’t see them beating Bama or Georgia with him missing those kind of plays, and it’ll be even tougher to score against those teams

[@Lexlugr]

I don't think OU giving WRs free release was disrespecting Tenn. OU's backfield is the strongest it's been in ages and was just underrated going into the season- they trust their guys. They had a freshman at corner that played really well. The guy that snapped his ankle, #15 -their hybrid Backer/ Nickel/ Safety (Cheetah position) is a gifted player. He was OU's second best player on defense after Stutsman and a manifestation of Brent Venable's vision on the field. Overall Tenn played great and earned a solid win. Shame that the offense was abysmal

[@MrChucklepuff]

Probably because the sooner field was filled with divots. The wet field allowed Oklahoma not to respect the WRs speed. We were sliding all over the place. It’s okay though because it made Vols defense look even better 😊

[@F16ViperGuy]

How does Nico’s development as QB compare to Aaron Murray’s development at the same point in their collegiate careers? Do you see any similarities or major differences between styles, skill sets, overall talent?

[@coachlarue]

the field looked like the 1970's before groundskeeping had come a long way, maybe that was by design by the home team, can't blame em ... Question: I have noticed Vol QBs under Heupel stand fully straight, no knee bend, no ability to react quickly to a bad snap ... is this by design? or are they just copying what they watched from the QB that they played under the year before (Milton>Hooker>Milton>Nico)?

[@johnTully2474]

Only two TDs against the Oklahoma defense I'd say Oklahoma defense did a great job, no help from the offense till the forth quarter. The true freshman had to come in and make a game out of it.

[@boomtime4343]

Literally every team seems to play max pro against us and we can’t get past it

[@justin92416]

I also believe the hay field played a part in the decision. Oklahoma most be in need of hay.

[@burnsite]

I think Heup was trusting his defense to win this game so the play calling was super conservative in the second half. Plus the field was super wet for some reason. Nice vid!

[@rhrh2025]

Both Tennessee starting offensive tackles were out. We were playing 3rd string at left tackle. It affected the play calling.

[@mnelson505]

I don't think it was wet, it was sand. You could see the sand during their last game. They must have painted it for this game. As you said, Heup knew OU couldn't score enough unless UT turned it over. He has grown alot as a coach. Hopefully Nico gets better at recognizing defenses before Alabama.

[@birdman9043]

OU fan, the field was a disgrace

[@JerryUpchurch-f2o]

Steve Spurrier said it best if they play up throw long, if they play back throw it short.

[@Oldmandad007]

Hindsight is 20/20

[@Olefootballtv]

lol according to some TN fans they could’ve scored 40 if they wanted. They only had 3 explosive plays that counted (one got called back for holding), and they had less than 3 yards per carry alone with 2 fumbles, 3 sacks and 9 negative plays. This film shows OU strapped mostly everything other than a handful of busts. Not to take anything away from TN, just pointing this out bc there has been credit taken away from OUs defense due to their offenses horrific performance

[@zaxles]

Nico played near perfect all things considered. Couple of times when he ran he stopped short of the first down which cost the drive to stall.

[@ryanstewart2070]

Agreed. For his first big start in a difficult environment I was impressed

[@Rymann_23]

The dangerous thing about Tennessee is 1. this was Heupel playing conservatively and 2. you know Nico is watching the same film and will make the adjustments for the next game. This team is scaaaaryyyyyy

[@BG-1970]

We have to get the Tackle position straightened out if we have a prayer of staying with your bulldogs! Bama too.

[@andrewheskett6287]

Can you make a Sheduer video from against Baylor, or any Dart videos!

[@skootahated]

Everyone’s been telling Nico to throw the rpo.. he throws it? RUN IT NICO😂

[@donadroach510]

The field was terrible... was it on purpose, hoping to slow down the rushing attack

[@lovejoyb20]

I think not asking Nico to do a lot, which I see more as asking him to do just enough, comes from many different places. 1) 1st SEC road start for Nico. Just enough makes sense. 2) Terrible field. Do enough to win. Doing more could get you hurt. 3) You know Oklahoma isn't the best you're going to face (Arkansas and Florida may see conservative games too), so you don't put everything you have on film for Alabama and Georgia to prepare for. 4) Oklahoma can't score if you don't give them the ball. Do enough, then run the clock. If anyone thinks Tennesse didn't back off in a big way, I have a challenge for you. Find the last time Tennessee lead time of possession by over 10 minutes. Hint: It's pre-pandemic.

[@KJ_DaClout]

Can we get a breakdown of Cam Ward vs USF?

[@therealjeffg1838]

I think coach call the plays like this to show that his offense isn’t a gimmick he knew his former boss was in the building and watching

[@dorinaperry8171]

Has literally nothing to do with it.... he went to it because he knew his defense was playing lights out and the only way to lose this game was to keep throwing down field, plus having 2/3 offensive lineman out didn't help us any so he made adjustments and changed the type of game in the second half.

[@edwinjones-z5x]

Nico and his offense scored 6 points in the second half. No explosives at all

[@redevil7081]

@@edwinjones-z5x Enough…

[@brandondarnell6263]

True, they also could have scored nothing in the second half, and it still would have been enough.

[@bustersae]

To keep him from getting hurt.

[@skipaday162]

His OL did him absolutely no favors.

[@joshchoate9499]

I keep seeing some of the players saying that Oaklahoma let the grass grow tall to slow down the Tenn Offense

[@one4thought776]

OU fan here 47 years old so ive been through alot of highs and lows but Yall did good, even though we lost it could have been much much worse and to los3 by 10 with an O as bad as ours was a testament to that Defense I was proud of them they were playing vut anyway nice job on the win..If we would have had any kind of an offense yall woulda been in trouble ...we went like -19 in the second...Yeah i mean you cant do that and give the ball back both times the D helps you and you kill yourself ...we deserved the loss but props to our Defense

[@sniff8739]

We all know Heup throttled WAY down. Seeing the emotion after the game, I kinda think he didn't wanna smoke em. I can't believe I'm saying it but my gut feels it. I get it. I couldn't crush the Vols given the opportunity. Good work Murr. Where's the T offensive line vid?

[@tylerlogan833]

Uh Tennessee tackles couldn’t block the OU DEs. Maybe that’s why he “throttled way down”.

[@esreveRGaming]

Why did Tennessee protect Nico against Oklahoma???? because its their job. grammar jokes aside love the videos.

[@SnapsCFB_]

Titles not my specialty! Glad you like the shows

[@mark_a_vigil]

Where the protect Nico part of this video?

[@foster7517]

We do need to trust our recievers a Lil more to just throw it up and let em get those contested catches

[@jeremydeaderick1324]

2 starting tackles were out . That’s a huge part of it obviously

[@kevinhamilton8211]

great!

[@chuckfinley3152]

Apearently the green grass is all they could feel lol

[@darrelljoslin2879]

They Won on the road. Nuff said. Go vols

[@TheMessersmiths]

Field was Sh!t too...easy way to get hurt and 2 off tackles were out

[@constantineandreu9377]

Conservative or bad play calls?

[@constantineandreu9377]

@@michaelbardis Yup! Only one? The QB Option.....😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ronaldcardwell8914]

Coach played it just right.

[@bolinfamily]

On that last one if Squirrel would not have jumped that would have been six.

[@joeypinion4660]

Had to bc dayne Davis couldn’t even get a hand on the defenders. I’ve never seen such a poor performance by a lineman that has 5 years college experience.

[@ericwilson9419]

I’m from Elizabethton TN, Dayne Davis is from right up the road at Sullivan county. He seems like a good guy, & I know he’s worked hard but you are 100% correct. I couldn’t believe it when I saw he walked on at Tennessee, he’s not a D1 football player. I cannot believe he is still on the team years later. I’m sure he’s a great guy and deserves the opportunity but he isn’t in the same stratosphere athletically as these other kids.

[@Bman6464]

​@@ericwilson9419 that young man should be dominating at tusculum or carson newman

[@augustuspalmer4844]

Do our new quaterback next mike hawkins jr

[@jameswise6058]

Question could've been asked a little different... You ALWAYS try to protect your QB....

[@Terpking918]

Cause when they played risky OU made em turn it over

[@wyotech56]

You never said why they protected him.

[@northface484]

Tenn slowed it down to win the game...

[@foster7517]

We have us an amazing team and coach heupal called more runs after John Campbell went down they were getting to nico alot eaiser after that an he didn't want to risk any more turnovers

[@stevehampton5834]

If she don’t Ha ‘yak-a yeeee! You dont wanna Talk twoher 😂

[@musictechdude8]

Oh Idk Aaron maybe it had something to do with us not having either tackle at one point and the field being greased despite it not raining all week in Norman. How'd I do?

[@MooseMeus]

Does OU have an HOA that requires grass be a certain height?

[@wordword6039]

Two things ...we found out that Heupel protected Nico while losing two offensive linemen. Oklahoma was really good on defense. Safety's played close the entire game almost like linebackers and dared Tennessee to run. They also wanted and did for the most part take the middle of the field off the plate for Nico. He burned them twice but for the most part over the middle wasnt an option. You could tell after Tennessee got the lead they barely passed the ball. Huepel was all about the clock and protection. He pretty much did the same thing against Florida in 2022 which almost got them beat. I think Tennessee left 2 scores on the field and Oklahoma probably left a score on the field.

[@clw22580]

By running the ball. Tenn took the air out of the ball because OUs oline and offense is so incompetent OUs Def dominated Tenn def other than 2 big pass plays where the wr just beat his man which will happen given Tenn is a talented team

[@Drewski423]

We had our 2nd string walk on at left tackle, then later in the game we had that same 2nd string walk on flip to right tackle, and our 3rd string left tackle in the game. Hard to run it or throw it when they can’t get a hat on a hat.

[@felicelgato59]

Tennessee got lucky OU didn't had the correct quarterback

[@jamesconner3437]

Love your replays. Nico is so new to SEC level defenses, he missed a few choices and chances. But that will improve quickly too. I wish he could stay for next year and provide experience to his replacement. The one-year-and-done thing is ruining college ball for me.

[@MataniuFulu]

What kind of level are the scc have that are you talking about!!! Nothing new to my eyes, they all look the same as others . Trash talk..

[@peteschultz4868]

First one is really bad.

[@MooseMeus]

Tennessee just chose to not go deep tonight. Was very surprised by the play calling. I would have liked for them to take A LOT more deep shots especially when the run game was generally not productive.

[@PerryCrowell-tw7fd]

Idk why anyone would study Nico Iamaleava in this Tennessee offense. It’s garbage. Kirby said so himself while recruiting over the last couple years 🤷‍♂️

[@chilaxin09]

OU fans are hilarious.

[@georgiavol1602]

OK needs to use some of that new SEC money to improve their cow pasture of a football field

[@volfan8141]

No because Dayne Davis is terrible

[@RAID3R63]

GBO 🍊

[@jimsparrow5958]

That long TD pass was not that spectacular. The safety took himself out of the play and Nico didn’t have to layer it. Give a big QB the chance to throw bullets on line deep over the middle and they should make that throw 90% of the time.