There is a “committee” for sack celebrations in Tennessee football.
It’s unclear if meeting minutes are maintained or if officers are appointed. However, they get together on a daily basis to discuss what dance the Vols would perform when they intercept a rival quarterback.
DEBRYSON EASON remarked on Tuesday, “We come together as a unit, of course, a big committee.” “We pick the person who has the stupidest (celebration) that makes us laugh the hardest after they perform it. We simply want to enjoy ourselves since we work so hard.
On Saturday in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, at 3:30 p.m. ET on CBS, No. 8 Alabama (6-1, 4-0) takes on No. 15 Tennessee (5-1, 2-1 SEC). Although the rivalry between the three Saturdays in October should be entertaining enough, the Vols’ pass rush could
Defensive end Tyler Baron debuted the newest dance last week while sabotaging Max Johnson of Texas A&M. Following what appeared to be a covert handshake between him and defensive end Joshua Josephs, all of the UT players in the area raised their arms and turned their hips.
Josephs botched the handshake, according to Baron and Eason, who were swaying their hips with each other. Will they perform the same dance against Alabama once more or try a different one?
We’re not sure yet, Eason stated. There are still a few practices left. You will learn on Saturday.
The first difficult task for the Vols will be to bench quarterback Jalen Milroe. He is arguably the most powerful runner in Alabama, and he deftly blocks pass rushes in the pocket.
“We’re going to have a lot of fun,” said Jalen Milroe.
Milroe and other Alabama quarterbacks have been sacked frequently in spite of their elusiveness. And the Vols wish to increase that sum.
UT’s defense is fourth in the country with an average of four sacks per game. The offense of Alabama gives up the fifth-most sacks in the country per game, at 4.4.
To an inquiry about that clash, Milroe shrugged.
After being sacked eleven times in the previous two games, Milroe declared, “We’re going to have a lot of fun.” “We are indifferent to all of that.”
The offensive line of the Tide has disappointed in comparison to the preseason optimism. With three starters weighing more than 350 pounds, those linemen are nevertheless incredibly strong and talented.
However, Milroe’s willingness to run to lengthen plays or take a big hit in the pocket to throw a pass has contributed to a few of the sacks.
Pro Football Focus reports that Milroe has thrown five touchdown passes when under duress, which is fourth nationally. His passing yardage of 446 yards and his under pressure yardage per attempt of 13.9 are ninth and sixteenth, respectively.
Milroe also has five touchdown runs to lead Alabama. Furthermore, before subtracting the negative yardage from sacks, he has run for 325 yards.
Milroe was in a three-man competition early in the season to be the starting quarterback. He defeated Westview, Tennessee native Ty Simpson, a former five-star prospect, and Tyler Buchner, a transfer from Notre Dame.
Ever since, Alabama has used Milroe’s skill set to create explosive passing plays. His 11 touchdown passes have averaged 39.9 yards, and he can throw a beautiful long ball. Alabama is fifth nationally with 10 throw plays of 40 yards or more.
The Tide’s vertical passing game may be curtailed if UT can successfully rush Milroe with just four defensive linemen while dropping the remaining players into coverage. Defensive backs, however, have to stay with receivers for as long as necessary, even if Milroe scurries out of the pocket.
Willie Martinez, the secondary coach at UT, predicted that the player would “scramble to run or throw the ball downfield.” “When a dual-threat quarterback like him starts stumbling, it’s nothing to be alarmed about. Just be careful to remain covered.
With a guy like Milroe, that’s the most crucial thing we can do because he will make you pay. When guys go, he will toss the ball down the field, and he has great success doing so.
