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Title: "A deeper look at the mood in Knoxville, Vol QB situation on Alabama-Tennessee eve" Post by: WALL-E on October 24, 2014, 12:13:02 PM A deeper look at the mood in Knoxville, Vol QB situation on Alabama-Tennessee eve
Title: Re: "A deeper look at the mood in Knoxville, Vol QB situation on Alabama-Tennessee eve" Post by: Chechem on October 24, 2014, 05:07:30 PM Quote What's the deal at quarterback? If Justin Worley can't play, how capable are the backups? There's one of two things going on here: either Justin Worley's bum shoulder he suffered late against Ole Miss is worse than Tennessee wants to let on, or there's a little bit of gamesmanship going on in trying to make Alabama spend some time on Nathan Peterman or Josh Dobbs, who are both better runners than Worley. Worley has taken a beating this season. He's felt the brunt of 30 sacks and more than twice that in total hits. He dodged a serious injury against Georgia, and obviously his season ended in this game last season. As for the other two, there's a reason Worley won the job midway through preseason practice. Peterman has looked overwhelmed in his two most significant instances of action: Georgia in September and that disaster at Florida last season. Dobbs finished last season and looked like a freshman that essentially was the fourth-string guy at the time.... Bottom line: If Worley plays and has the best game of his career, and Alabama shows up with its stale team, UT can win. If he doesn't play, they lose. If the Bama team that beat A&M shows up, it may be 98-0, regardless of Worley. :tinfoil: Title: Re: "A deeper look at the mood in Knoxville, Vol QB situation on Alabama-Tennessee eve" Post by: Jamos on October 24, 2014, 05:14:28 PM Quote What's the deal at quarterback? If Justin Worley can't play, how capable are the backups? There's one of two things going on here: either Justin Worley's bum shoulder he suffered late against Ole Miss is worse than Tennessee wants to let on, or there's a little bit of gamesmanship going on in trying to make Alabama spend some time on Nathan Peterman or Josh Dobbs, who are both better runners than Worley. Worley has taken a beating this season. He's felt the brunt of 30 sacks and more than twice that in total hits. He dodged a serious injury against Georgia, and obviously his season ended in this game last season. As for the other two, there's a reason Worley won the job midway through preseason practice. Peterman has looked overwhelmed in his two most significant instances of action: Georgia in September and that disaster at Florida last season. Dobbs finished last season and looked like a freshman that essentially was the fourth-string guy at the time.... Bottom line: If Worley plays and has the best game of his career, and Alabama shows up with its stale team, UT can win. If he doesn't play, they lose. If the Bama team that beat A&M shows up, it may be 98-0, regardless of Worley. :tinfoil: Bama has nothing but another NC on their minds, the Vols had better be ready. ;) Title: Re: "A deeper look at the mood in Knoxville, Vol QB situation on Alabama-Tennessee eve" Post by: SUPERCOACH on October 24, 2014, 05:16:43 PM If the Bama team that beat A&M shows up, it may be 98-0, regardless of Worley. :tinfoil: Post of the day right there. :lol: #+ #+ Title: Re: "A deeper look at the mood in Knoxville, Vol QB situation on Alabama-Tennessee eve" Post by: Marshal Dillon on October 24, 2014, 05:45:04 PM Quote What's the deal at quarterback? If Justin Worley can't play, how capable are the backups? There's one of two things going on here: either Justin Worley's bum shoulder he suffered late against Ole Miss is worse than Tennessee wants to let on, or there's a little bit of gamesmanship going on in trying to make Alabama spend some time on Nathan Peterman or Josh Dobbs, who are both better runners than Worley. Worley has taken a beating this season. He's felt the brunt of 30 sacks and more than twice that in total hits. He dodged a serious injury against Georgia, and obviously his season ended in this game last season. As for the other two, there's a reason Worley won the job midway through preseason practice. Peterman has looked overwhelmed in his two most significant instances of action: Georgia in September and that disaster at Florida last season. Dobbs finished last season and looked like a freshman that essentially was the fourth-string guy at the time.... Bottom line: If Worley plays and has the best game of his career, and Alabama shows up with its stale team, UT can win. If he doesn't play, they lose. If the Bama team that beat A&M shows up, it may be 98-0, regardless of Worley. :tinfoil: Agree but I think the defense will keep the QB (no matter who it is) on the run and miserable. I expect 4-5 sacks and lots of pressure. :dog: |