The CheckerBoard

i think neal knows the score. if he doesn't run the play the way it's drawn up lane will be the starter against florida. of course there are times when the lanes are filled and he can get more yds. if he bounces it outside and sometimes it better 2 take a 1 yd. loss instead of 5. i think he'll be fine from here on out.
he did hang onto the ball.
GO BIG ORANGE!!!

Nice report Wes. Sounds like the coaches are going to continue having these backs push each other to get better. I think we may see a run by committee this year and that might just be the right recipe for success. GO VOLS!

His problem in my mind is not bouncing outside its not taking the inside lane when he has it.

A back with speed can hit a middle opening, break a tackle or make someone miss and cut to the outside. Witness Montario Hardesty one and Poole when he got some blocking.

Backs that bounce it to the outside before the line of scrimmage get knocked backward for losses.

Occasionally those like Neal with speed can bounce it out when there is absolutely nothing there but with a quick hit and cut in the center of the line big plays are made.

Not to mention key first downs in short yardage situations.

GoVols!