This does not make me feel any better about the run game....ugh.

[Inspector Vol]

http://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2012/aug/28/offensive-line-coach-sam-pittman-looks-for-nc/

What the heck is up with this?

Tennessee’s film sessions for Friday’s game against N.C. State have rolled out painful reruns for Vols offensive line coach Sam Pittman.

Working in the same role at North Carolina 2007-11, Pittman led his linemen against the Wolfpack each of the five years. The Tar Heels lost all five affairs, posting a rushing average of 44.6 yards per game. They broke the 100-yard mark once and rushed for a combined minus-4 yards in the 2010 and 2011 meetings.

“It’s a sore spot for us, obviously, if you play somebody five times and they whip you,” Pittman said Tuesday. “We’ve discussed that with our team here — we haven’t had a positive rusher the last two times against them.”

[Clockwork Orange]

http://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2012/aug/28/offensive-line-coach-sam-pittman-looks-for-nc/

What the heck is up with this?

It's actually pretty odd, since NCSU's run defense was quite weak last year. I found that disheartening too, but this is a totally different OL and a totally different set of running backs. I'm just sitting back and waiting to see how it goes.

[SmokeyJoe]

Well it is less than encouraging. ;-) However, how many blocking schemes can there be? Maybe ncsu just had a hex on unc. This game can't get here soon enough!  Surely UT will find a way!

[murfvol]

The season (and Dooley's tenure) hangs on UT's ability to run. I hope it goes well.