Running Backs
Here’s what I saw out of the backs against Florida:
Ty Chandler
Positive runs: 14 on 19 carries
Negative runs: 5 on 19 carries (three of the five negative runs were due to poor run blocking)
Broken tackles: 3
Picked up blitz: None
Missed blocks: Three
Tim Jordan
Positive runs: 2 on 9 carries
Negative runs: 7 on 9 carries
Broken tackles: None
Picked up blitz: 2
Missed blocks: 2
Madre London
Positive runs: 5 on 11 carries
Negative runs: 6 on 11 carries (four of the six negative runs were due to poor run blocking)
Broken tackles: 3
Picked up blitz: 1
Missed blocks: 0
Jeremy Banks
Positive runs: 4 on 8 carries
Negative runs: 4 on 4 carries (offensive line did him no favors)
Broken tackles: 1
Picked up blitz: 1
Missed blocks: 0
Toss plays: three
Wildcat: None
Tennessee had its worst game running the football against Florida. Tim Jordan took a step back, bouncing it outside a couple of times, specifically on the goal line that resulted in a safety. You just can’t bounce it outside when you’re on the goal line. That’s Football 101. Though Jordan struggled running the ball, he continues to be the best blocking back. In passing situations, you rarely see somebody in there other than Jordan.
Most of the struggles in the running game fall on the offensive line, but the group has to do a better job of falling forward and getting what’s there rather than bouncing it outside. Half of Tennessee’s rushing plays went for two-yards or fewer.
