Kentucky defensive coordinator sounded humbled after playing Tennessee Vols

After every game the Tennessee Vols have played this season, the opposing head coach and/or defensive coordinator has been at a complete loss. From Nick Saban to Brian Kelly, it's been a who's who of frustrated coaches this season. You can add Kentucky Wildcats defensive coordinator Brad White to that list. Before playing Tennessee last […]

Zach Ragan Tennessee Volunteers News Writer
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After every game the Tennessee Vols have played this season, the opposing head coach and/or defensive coordinator has been at a complete loss.

From Nick Saban to Brian Kelly, it's been a who's who of frustrated coaches this season.

You can add Kentucky Wildcats defensive coordinator Brad White to that list.

Before playing Tennessee last weekend, Kentucky had allowed 24 points or less in 11 straight games.

The Vols scored 27 points in the first half in their 44-6 win over the Wildcats.

While talking about the loss, White sounded humbled and defeated.

Tennessee's tempo, specifically, was tough mentally on Kentucky.

"I think a lot of people think about the tempo and the pressure that it applies from a physical standpoint," said White this week. "There's a mental pressure that's sort of on you consistently. You don't get a break to mentally decompress from maybe a previous play."

"You can't replicate that at practice…all it takes is one little lapse and it can lead to explosive plays" added White.

It seems like no one can figure out Josh Heupel's offense. And part of that is because Heupel is constantly evolving and defenses can't keep up.

Will someone eventually figure out Heupel's offense?

Maybe.

But for now, no one has even come close to stopping Tennessee's offense.

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