Tennessee football suffered a devastating fall-from-ahead loss to Georgia at Neyland Stadium on Sept. 13. My literary contributors responded with an outburst of compassion for coach Josh Heupel.
Of course, I’m kidding.
Jimmy writes: When Heupel went into fetal position after the fumble recovery and ran it up the middle three times playing for the field goal, he cost Tennessee the biggest victory in recent memory.
I write this just after the field goal was made – absolutely certain that Tennessee will lose because of his cowardice.
My response: Thanks for the courageous critique, which – I can confirm – was received in advance of Tennessee’s loss. Readers who can predict the future are always welcome in this space.
Jack writes: Two observations: 1. We happened into a heck of a QB. Ice water. 2. We iced our own kicker.
My response: I don’t think calling a timeout to postpone a field-goal attempt has any effect on a kicker. However, I will pass along your comment to my wife, who loves hearing from those who support her opinion.
She also questioned the intellect of Heupel after the missed field goal and said, “I’m done,” which is her go-to line after any Tennessee loss.
But she always returns.
John writes: Yes, Tennessee could have won in regulation, a few questionable fouls helped the Dawgs score late.
We would have won if the field-goal kick went through those uprights. Gilbert has probably made that kick hundreds of times in practice.
And we would have won if Heupel had kept the pressure on instead of wasting plays trying to position the ball for a field goal. Six is better than three.
My response: I applaud your mathematical ability.
Chris writes: UT had the better team. Georgia had the better coach.
Heupel is a good coach but not elite.
My response: Georgia has a coaching advantage against everybody, just as…
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