Sunday, September 19, 2004
Extra points
In light of Thason's post on missed XPs, I'll add this little point...
Phat Phil is a lot more aggressive in his coaching style this year than in years past. In last night's game, Phil went for it on fourth down on his own 30 (4th and an inch, but hey, you miss it and best case you gave up a field goal), then later in the game he went for it on 4th and 6 at midfield.
This is a dramatic change from past years when Phil played it close to the vest (if not under the vest). And then there's the fact that Phil is starting two true freshmen, something that Tennessee just hasn't done (that's soooo Florida).
Why all the risk taking? Phil, if he went 0 for the season, would still be brought back next year. That's what a winning record better than .800 and a national championship will do for you. (Just as Joe Pa). It could be that pundits were talking about Phil being on the hot seat. However, I think it's the fact that NCAA 2005 lists Phil's job security as C+.
No one wants to be a digital scrub.
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Phat Phil is a lot more aggressive in his coaching style this year than in years past. In last night's game, Phil went for it on fourth down on his own 30 (4th and an inch, but hey, you miss it and best case you gave up a field goal), then later in the game he went for it on 4th and 6 at midfield.
This is a dramatic change from past years when Phil played it close to the vest (if not under the vest). And then there's the fact that Phil is starting two true freshmen, something that Tennessee just hasn't done (that's soooo Florida).
Why all the risk taking? Phil, if he went 0 for the season, would still be brought back next year. That's what a winning record better than .800 and a national championship will do for you. (Just as Joe Pa). It could be that pundits were talking about Phil being on the hot seat. However, I think it's the fact that NCAA 2005 lists Phil's job security as C+.
No one wants to be a digital scrub.
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