Kiffin not happy with Tennessee Vols' second-half performance versus Memphis
From Staff ReportsOriginally published: November 08. 2009 3:01AM
Last modified: November 08. 2009 12:16AM
KNOXVILLE -- Despite Tennessee's 56-28 thrashing of Memphis, UT coach Lane Kiffin said he was somewhat depressed by how the Vols played in the second half, especially on defense.
"We lost the fourth quarter," he said. "It doesn't matter who is in (the game). There are no excuses. We need to play better."
Heading into the contest, the UT defense had surrendered only eight touchdowns in eight games this season, but the Tigers managed four TDs on Saturday night, the first time since the loss to Auburn that an opposition offense got into the end zone more than once in a game.
Three of the Tiger scores came against the Vols' second-team unit, but Kiffin took no comfort in that.
"We need more depth, as we saw today, and we need to recruit," he added.
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