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The teams that have their shit together right now did what they did this weekend to the lesser opponents. Tennessee is only going to get better with each game. QBs didn’t hang what Nico did against the teams they played. Especially in the first half. That right there says a lot.
I'm not going to pump it all the way up because every time I do Tennessee always seems to disappoint me somehow but as of right now I'm really liking the way our program is heading. And Nico is on a whole nother level everybody's going to see that during the season about how composed and confident this kid is
@@richardjarnigan744 Nico would also agree with you, but you know what Greg here meant. These Polynesian kids are 27 times more likely to play in the NFL than every other race combined because they’re all raised in a culture of Faith, family, football in that order.
Finally. The TN VOLS hype is warranted. They are gonna be a problem this season. For EVERYBODY 😂 I haven't seen a quarterback in Orange that composed, comfortable, and effortlessly throwing darts on target every place since a guy named Peyton was behind Center
@@change929 there was no huge hype for the 2022 Vols. They came out of nowhere. Followed heavily in the preseason and watched every game. I remember the optimistic Hope was for nine wins that season. Most were saying 8
Yo..J.D. I totally agree with you my friend!! Tennessee is going to get better every week and be a HUGE Problem for Everyone they line up against. The Tennessee takeover has begun!! Go Vawls!! 🍊🍊🍊
Good show JD And yeah as a Vol fan im very excited about what I saw from Nico yesterday 💯 yeah I understand it was UT Chattanooga 💯 but Tennessee did what they should have against UT Chattanooga 💯! And Tennessee is not the only team that played a FCS team yesterday and Tennessee not the only team that dominated their Opponent 💯 And even though It was UT Chattanooga Tennessee 🏈 looked great at every level and me seeing those vertical passes coming back yesterday when it wasnt a threat at all last season and Tennessee's WR's all looked great as well so I'm saying Tennessee is motivated next Saturday against NC State in Charlotte and they don't let up from yesterday and im confident Tennessee 🏈 beats NC State cause don't think NC State will be able to run on Tennessee's Dline & LB's 💯 and I think With Nico @ QB & Tennessee's good WR Depth that Tennessee Offense will be able to run & open the vertical passing game on NC State's Defense and when that happens Tennessee gonna score at will 💯! GB🍊🏈
Look the most important thing is that they controlled the game defense did their role and offense put the points on and then just in case y’all didn’t see it at the end of the game special teams blocked a punt and got a touchdown. The whole team did their part National champs coming soon
Brooo..... TN just about put 50 on the board in the first half... They didnt do to a few minor errors.. You can basically say Chatt caught a break there towards the end of the first half.... TN then still went out in the second and kept balling with the backup QB's.... Had ot still he Nico and they had been allowed to..... You very well could have seen a 90+ to 3 scored game.... TN might as well be a hurricane spinning up in the Gulf right now... If anything shows from yesterday, it's that the TN program is going to be a major problem for everyone they play. If Georgia is a Cat 5 out in the gulf, then TN is currently a Cat 4 and it's still gathering strength. Bama... who knows whats going on over there. Still too early to tell with any real certainty... How they got jumped to the second spot in the rankings off of yesterday is beyond me though. Georgia though.... they deserve that spot for bullying Clemson.
People that focus on the opponent, aren’t seeing the full picture. It’s about Nico’s pocket presence, composure,quick decision making, and accurate passing. He just has the IT factor that you can’t always coach. He is the real deal and Vol nation is so excited. Thanks for the great content and always showing love to my Vols JD! GBO🍊
I mea he looked good but u really think he will have allday to throw vs most sec teams and his wrs will have the seperation. Cant say his opponent had nothing to do w it
@@kyheel6108 That highlights the point I was making. Yes, I do. We saw flashes of his natural ability in the Iowa and Chatt game that indicates that he can absolutely show out against much higher competition. He is only going to get better as the season goes on and he has a veteran Oline protecting him with a stack of elite WRs we have this year. You’ll see.
Offensive execution was incredible. Nico was throwing bullets. Thornton, Sampson, Bishop..great plays. Would've liked to see more defensive team however they shut down Chattanooga's offense with what looked like minimal effort. The situational awareness by Off & Def teams was amazing.
And just when they thought it couldn't happen , for one nobody knows the extent of it yet for instance is Florida that bad or did we see a title contender in Miami don't look so bad if Miami is in the playoffs which should be no issue at this point with their schedule just sayin everyone knows them gators are capable of the upset any given Saturday heck look what we did to Utah a few yrs back and that was the only game they got it together for
Nico much more precise on decision making. Pulling the trigger quicker. Those were the things I was looking for. Even though it was Chattanooga. Some of the throws he was making are hard throws no matter what team you play. Now do I still expect Nico maybe to have some mistakes sure. But he could also just be the ELITE QB we all thought he is . I am just impressed with his pocket presence etc.
Good call-out on keeping Nico out behind Milton all last year. That was a VERY TOUGH call to make last year. But it looks like it is already paying dividends to this season.
Not the best in the SEC yet, but if he keeps up this performance against the best of the best, he could quickly become that. As of now, that title remains with Carson Beck.
@@ethano3099would he still have that title if he wasn't surrounded by 5*s and losing pretty much no games? I watched multiple analysts yesterday say that Nico had the best qb play Saturday.
We didnt really see him run, he had time to find his targets. Unlike the Iowa game. So we’ve seen him perform two different ways. He has a MUCH better oline than against Iowa. UTC is rank 8th is fcs. Tennessee beats NC state 45-10
As a Georgia fan I gotta say this Nico cat looks to be the truth. Wanna see him work when the receiver’s aren’t running wide open. But my guess is he’ll do fine there as well.
@@ceejordan9649nah I think we got bamas number again this year, especially home. Biggest test will be on the road at Georgia. If he came play good or even pull out a win... that would be pretty spectacular
Yes it was Chattanooga. But look who Bama played. Look who Oklahoma played. Or Missouri. Other than Vandy and Georgia, I can't think of any other non-cupcake SEC games yesterday. It's not like we're the only ones who had an easyish game. I loved seeing Nico show his skillset, looking forward to the rest of this season!
Better than peyton, peyton couldnt run if his life depended on it 🤣🤣🤣🤣 coukd throw a decent spiral either, but his ability to read offense, his computer brain is just the best. Never had to throw long passes, worked within his amazing talent
The Vol fans that think we should’ve started him last year are just shortsighted. So glad they chose to let him sit and now he’s confident and Locked in!
Don't for get tenn D is going be very good nico and the OFF in not the only good thang about this 24 team the D is very good and I thank the analyst are underestimating this Secadery
Chattanooga UTC Mocs went 8 and 4 last year and I bet that was 2 level schools and 1 was Alabama and they played them good the first half. Not sure how many starters came back this year but they were good last year and they always play UT Vols good that is a in state game. So yes I thought it was a great game for UT.
Last year Tennessee struggled with Austin Peay. UTC beat Austin Peay last year too. UTC brought back a lot of the same team this year. Tennessee did what they wanted to very easily. When the bigger games come and the intensity level cranks up I think Tennessee is capable of making some noise.
Please don’t be so flippant about using our Lord and Savior’s name when comparing football players or to anyone for that matter. I am an avid Tennessee fan and glad you are too but please keep your feet down here on the good old terra firma when doling out your praise .
@@rabbitscryptos7757 Joe Milton is the best QB to play college ball. Who else could reliably overthrow a receiver 60 yards downfield? Who else exuded such confidence in ineptitude?
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I say it's good to be a Tennessee Vol
The teams that have their shit together right now did what they did this weekend to the lesser opponents. Tennessee is only going to get better with each game. QBs didn’t hang what Nico did against the teams they played. Especially in the first half. That right there says a lot.
Some of those throws he made were ridiculous
I'm not going to pump it all the way up because every time I do Tennessee always seems to disappoint me somehow but as of right now I'm really liking the way our program is heading. And Nico is on a whole nother level everybody's going to see that during the season about how composed and confident this kid is
Yeah it's hard to not be optimistic.Even going back to the Iowa game Nico's composure has been noticeable.
Nico is the truth!!
Jesus is the truth brother 🙏✝️♥️
@@richardjarnigan744 Nico would also agree with you, but you know what Greg here meant. These Polynesian kids are 27 times more likely to play in the NFL than every other race combined because they’re all raised in a culture of Faith, family, football in that order.
They bout to beat NC State by 3 touchdowns
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That sounds accurate asf.
45-17 Vols.
@@hodgepodge646 😆 😆 🤣
100%
Finally. The TN VOLS hype is warranted. They are gonna be a problem this season. For EVERYBODY 😂
I haven't seen a quarterback in Orange that composed, comfortable, and effortlessly throwing darts on target every place since a guy named Peyton was behind Center
i guess you were in a coma in 2022, no worries, google Hendon Hooker...
@@change929 there was no huge hype for the 2022 Vols. They came out of nowhere. Followed heavily in the preseason and watched every game. I remember the optimistic Hope was for nine wins that season. Most were saying 8
Nico, Squirrel, McCoy, Sampson, Dont’e, and Sampson are awesome. Defense looks good too, especially the d line.
Squirrel didn’t really get any targets Brazzell looked great though
@@HD_tempestno but he was dangerous in the punt return game
What impresses me most was hitting the receivers in stride. Milton appeared to not understand the concept.
Nico is for real, wow. GBO!!!
He set school records
My favourite channel in UA-cam! Love ya, brother and keep up the good work! GBO!
Yo..J.D. I totally agree with you my friend!! Tennessee is going to get better every week and be a HUGE Problem for Everyone they line up against. The Tennessee takeover has begun!! Go Vawls!! 🍊🍊🍊
Good show JD And yeah as a Vol fan im very excited about what I saw from Nico yesterday 💯 yeah I understand it was UT Chattanooga 💯 but Tennessee did what they should have against UT Chattanooga 💯! And Tennessee is not the only team that played a FCS team yesterday and Tennessee not the only team that dominated their Opponent 💯 And even though It was UT Chattanooga Tennessee 🏈 looked great at every level and me seeing those vertical passes coming back yesterday when it wasnt a threat at all last season and Tennessee's WR's all looked great as well so I'm saying Tennessee is motivated next Saturday against NC State in Charlotte and they don't let up from yesterday and im confident Tennessee 🏈 beats NC State cause don't think NC State will be able to run on Tennessee's Dline & LB's 💯 and I think With Nico @ QB & Tennessee's good WR Depth that Tennessee Offense will be able to run & open the vertical passing game on NC State's Defense and when that happens Tennessee gonna score at will 💯!
GB🍊🏈
Them some big boys out there. An it’s other players I want to see on that field. Even though it’s kind of early, but Braylen Staley deserve a td too.
We all saw exactly what we wanted. Those over the top throws on a ROPE!
Look the most important thing is that they controlled the game defense did their role and offense put the points on and then just in case y’all didn’t see it at the end of the game special teams blocked a punt and got a touchdown. The whole team did their part National champs coming soon
Brooo..... TN just about put 50 on the board in the first half... They didnt do to a few minor errors.. You can basically say Chatt caught a break there towards the end of the first half.... TN then still went out in the second and kept balling with the backup QB's.... Had ot still he Nico and they had been allowed to..... You very well could have seen a 90+ to 3 scored game.... TN might as well be a hurricane spinning up in the Gulf right now... If anything shows from yesterday, it's that the TN program is going to be a major problem for everyone they play.
If Georgia is a Cat 5 out in the gulf, then TN is currently a Cat 4 and it's still gathering strength.
Bama... who knows whats going on over there. Still too early to tell with any real certainty... How they got jumped to the second spot in the rankings off of yesterday is beyond me though. Georgia though.... they deserve that spot for bullying Clemson.
Dude you bailed on us.. you didn’t have TN in your premature top 12 video. Guaranteed Coach Hype will get them there..
Vols by Fiddy
I think the VOLS beat NC state by at least 2 tds
GBO
Chattanooga may be the worst team I’ve ever seen.
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People that focus on the opponent, aren’t seeing the full picture. It’s about Nico’s pocket presence, composure,quick decision making, and accurate passing. He just has the IT factor that you can’t always coach. He is the real deal and Vol nation is so excited. Thanks for the great content and always showing love to my Vols JD! GBO🍊
His ability to make accurate throws on the run is impressive as well !!
@@ericmartin6005 Ohh for sure! Anybody that says he’s not the real deal at this point is just a hater lol.
Exactly
I mea he looked good but u really think he will have allday to throw vs most sec teams and his wrs will have the seperation. Cant say his opponent had nothing to do w it
@@kyheel6108 That highlights the point I was making. Yes, I do. We saw flashes of his natural ability in the Iowa and Chatt game that indicates that he can absolutely show out against much higher competition. He is only going to get better as the season goes on and he has a veteran Oline protecting him with a stack of elite WRs we have this year. You’ll see.
Nico was amazing!!!
I know jd is going through it after that Oregon game lmao
Offensive execution was incredible. Nico was throwing bullets. Thornton, Sampson, Bishop..great plays.
Would've liked to see more defensive team however they shut down Chattanooga's offense with what looked like minimal effort.
The situational awareness by Off & Def teams was amazing.
Make sure you don't pick the Gators to beat Tennessee later in the year like you predicted them to beat Miami
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No, that's exactly what we want😊
And just when they thought it couldn't happen , for one nobody knows the extent of it yet for instance is Florida that bad or did we see a title contender in Miami don't look so bad if Miami is in the playoffs which should be no issue at this point with their schedule just sayin everyone knows them gators are capable of the upset any given Saturday heck look what we did to Utah a few yrs back and that was the only game they got it together for
Nico much more precise on decision making. Pulling the trigger quicker. Those were the things I was looking for. Even though it was Chattanooga. Some of the throws he was making are hard throws no matter what team you play. Now do I still expect Nico maybe to have some mistakes sure. But he could also just be the ELITE QB we all thought he is . I am just impressed with his pocket presence etc.
Joe had physical stuff over Nico and Hendon, but he didn’t have the mental decision making that those two possess.
We threw more passes over the middle yesterday than we did all last year. The trust is different and the 22 playbook is back. 💪🍊
22.2 playbook
Joe Milton couldn’t run his offense. Nico understands it and he can throw and read thru progressions. The boy is heaven sent 🤧
For sure. 22 playbook is back and TN is significantly deeper in depth this year than in 22.
This could be really fun to watch.
I loved what i saw of Nico yesterday...but next week will be a real challenge and we will see who he really is. Lets GO!!
We win by double digits this Saturday
@@chuckb1448agreed
Definitely win by double digits!
He will be great again 65% complete 400 yards 4 TD next week
Nico looked awesome!!
#VFL #GBO #ITSGREATTOBEATENNESSEEVOL
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Out of the womb
Good call-out on keeping Nico out behind Milton all last year. That was a VERY TOUGH call to make last year. But it looks like it is already paying dividends to this season.
Brains of Peyton, arm of Mahomes, and legs of Jackson. Nico for Heisman. GBO.
Go vols
NICO IAMALEAVA#8 ALREADY THE BEST QB IN THE SEC 🏈 .. IN MY OPINION .. HE'S A FUTURE TOP 5 NFL 🏈 DRAFT PICK ..
Not the best in the SEC yet, but if he keeps up this performance against the best of the best, he could quickly become that. As of now, that title remains with Carson Beck.
Did you watch any other SEC game. All the QB's basically did the same thing. It's week 1 scrimmage games.
@@ethano3099would he still have that title if he wasn't surrounded by 5*s and losing pretty much no games? I watched multiple analysts yesterday say that Nico had the best qb play Saturday.
We didnt really see him run, he had time to find his targets. Unlike the Iowa game. So we’ve seen him perform two different ways. He has a MUCH better oline than against Iowa. UTC is rank 8th is fcs. Tennessee beats NC state 45-10
Yeah he really didn't have to run which is great.. keep him healthy and not running until we absolutely need him to!
As a Georgia fan I gotta say this Nico cat looks to be the truth. Wanna see him work when the receiver’s aren’t running wide open. But my guess is he’ll do fine there as well.
Those loud ass NC State fans have disappeared.
God i cant wait to see what mike Matthews can do and see brazzell get more playing time
Hope they show out too but donte was a straight dog yesterday... transferred from Oregon too, not temple.
NICO IS HIM
If we beat NC State 45-10 is it going to be "It's just NC State" let's see how they do it against Oklahoma? Yes it will.
Well as long as that keeps other teams underestimating us and our guys not looking past anyone, I am perfectly fine with the skepticism lol
We're going to beat Oklahoma's ass too. Our real test will come against Bama @Neyland
@@ceejordan9649nah I think we got bamas number again this year, especially home. Biggest test will be on the road at Georgia. If he came play good or even pull out a win... that would be pretty spectacular
His quick release🏈🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 is NFL READY BABY❤ #USO #SONSOFSAMOA💪
First GBO!!
Yes it was Chattanooga. But look who Bama played. Look who Oklahoma played. Or Missouri. Other than Vandy and Georgia, I can't think of any other non-cupcake SEC games yesterday. It's not like we're the only ones who had an easyish game. I loved seeing Nico show his skillset, looking forward to the rest of this season!
Better than peyton, peyton couldnt run if his life depended on it 🤣🤣🤣🤣 coukd throw a decent spiral either, but his ability to read offense, his computer brain is just the best. Never had to throw long passes, worked within his amazing talent
Looks like his last year n High school…played first half only and let his little brother clean it up!
I feel like Nico only went 60-70%. Like he is holding back for the big games to keep teams from knowing what coming.
The Vol fans that think we should’ve started him last year are just shortsighted. So glad they chose to let him sit and now he’s confident and Locked in!
Excelletnt coverage. and opinion.
DID I NOT TELL YOU FOR THE LAST 6 MONTHS
Go Vols! Florida can suck it!
Worth every dollar he was paid in NIL.
Tennessee over NC State 😊......
Nico gon shine all the way to the hightsman
I was shocked at how big Thorton looked.
Some of those throws where picks too 😂😂
GBO
Don't for get tenn D is going be very good nico and the OFF in not the only good thang about this 24 team the D is very good and I thank the analyst are underestimating this Secadery
We are running 2 true freshmen on corner so really we have to see what they do against a tougher opponent. They did look good though.
Hope they win the sec
GBO!
GO VAWLSSS
Go Vols 🎉
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Numbers luke Good Will Hunting hahaha gbo!
Chattanooga UTC Mocs went 8 and 4 last year and I bet that was 2 level schools and 1 was Alabama and they played them good the first half. Not sure how many starters came back this year but they were good last year and they always play UT Vols good that is a in state game. So yes I thought it was a great game for UT.
He is a no rattle QB, EVER! he stated he loves playing in away games. Now that is a cool n relaxed QB
Vols on coming back up after this long downfall
Im gonna put in on a nico name change....nico smoothlikebutter 😂
I think we're in for seasons worth of QB record setting performance
Many teams glad they didn't play the Vols yesterday.
Nico was able to do what no tn qb has done and he did it with less talent at the line and it was his first home game as a freshman
GBO!!!! 🧡🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊🧡
They played a high school team, let's see when the play real competition
not exactly the point more of how accurate nico was and how he let the ball go quickly vs over throw Joe who they played had nothing to do with that
You can't take much from it a lot of SEC teams had blow out wins yesterday
I'm sorry your glass is half empty cause my cup runneth over
@@JFord1234 yeah, I mean they played UTC, if they win these next 3 games I'll take a lot more from that
I know it's easy for Tennessee to get excited for finally winning a football game, but it is Chattanooga. They were supposed to beat them.
Tennessee has you worried enough to watch this video 🫣
That was a curbstomp with emptying the bench .....get your licks in now Bradley because you don't have much time left😂
Last year Tennessee struggled with Austin Peay. UTC beat Austin Peay last year too. UTC brought back a lot of the same team this year. Tennessee did what they wanted to very easily. When the bigger games come and the intensity level cranks up I think Tennessee is capable of making some noise.
yall dumbasses its not the fact we beat chatanooga its jus the fact we got to see how evrything ran and nicos skillset
Nico is the 2nd coming of our Lord and Savior Peyton Manning.
Edit: I really pissed off the simpletons, don't @ me.
😂😂
😂😂😂😂😂😂 I'm just praying he win the Chip like T-Martin
Pretty Heretical.
Please don’t be so flippant about using our Lord and Savior’s name when comparing football players or to anyone for that matter. I am an avid Tennessee fan and glad you are too but please keep your feet down here on the good old terra firma when doling out your praise .
@@sandrablackburn5739 stone me 😘
Nico looks almost as good as Joe Milton.
Gtfo...Joe Milton was terrible last year
How about them Canes?
@@rabbitscryptos7757 Joe Milton is the best QB to play college ball. Who else could reliably overthrow a receiver 60 yards downfield? Who else exuded such confidence in ineptitude?