Just after the handoff from Justin Worley, left, Tennessee’s Martin Lane (15) turns upfield while Florida’s Jonathan Bullard (90) slows his pace.KNOXVILLE – This time a week ago, Tennessee was coming off a 32-point, 401-yard game in an SEC road game against a top-15 foe.
Now the Volunteers are working with what offensive coordinator Mike Bajakian termed a “[ticked] off mentality” this week in preparation for Saturday’s visit from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
That’s how quickly missed red-zone chances, three turnovers, six sacks and a handful of penalties can change things.
“I think everybody across the board,” Bajakian said following Wednesday’s practice, “has a sour taste in their mouth.”
Tennessee’s sputtering offense was the biggest culprit in last week’s 10-9 loss at Florida, as the Vols managed a paltry 233 yards against a Florida defense that allowed 645 yards to Alabama and 450 to Kentucky just a week after having a big afternoon at Georgia.