Bartholomew over Fugate?

[DuckRiverVol]

I searched the threads and cannot find any reason for the swap... Just that Dooley said Bartholomew got the start this week.
Any idea why?

 

[005]

Could've just shown out in practice. Doesn't rule one out for good or anything.

 

[JonWard]

Darwinism

 

[81Bubbavol]

Listen to Dooley's Post Game Press Conference.

"Darwinism"



Gotta Love That Guy !

 

[theutvolunteers]

He made some good blocks today.

 

[005]

He made some good blocks today.

Yessir he did. Two in a row on one drive, IIRC.

 

[pualsline]

We have two good Fullbacks

 

[UTCVol]

Junior fullback Ben Bartholomew, younger brother of former Vol fullback Will Bartholomew, saw the first start of his career on Saturday after learning earlier in the week it had become an open competition between him and sophomore Channing Fugate, who started the opener against Montana.

“It was Tuesday practice they put me in with the ones and they told me it would be a competition for the week and we’ll see what happens,” Bartholomew said.

In earning the start, Bartholomew caught a pass for eight yards and helped open holes for running back Tauren Poole,who recorded the seventh 100-yard rushing game of his career.

Bartholomew admitted he was taken aback at being given the starting nod.

“I was a little bit surprised, but I’m just very blessed to get the opportunity,” Bartholomew said. “I think I played well, but I also made a lot of mistakes. I can’t wait to watch film and correct them and get ready for next week.”

Defensive adjustment key to win

 

[Coach Grizz]

He made some good blocks today.

Sure in hell did
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[theutvolunteers]

Defensive adjustment key to win

Sounds like a team player and a worker.

 

[jdmorgan38]

he will be a good one

 

[JamesBenUT]

I'm surprised with the move. Fugate had a solid game against Montana. I think I remember Dooley even commenting after last week's game that they were hoping to get him even more involved in the offense (both in the passing game and short yardage carries)

 

[BOBCAT]

I think this would be a bad move to replace Channing.He has shown so much promise.

 

[MasterOrange]

both of them are badass. i say put them both out there and give em some carries

 

[Unfrozen Caveman]

Somebody last night mentioned something about Fugate being unhappy with his role and talking about transferring.It could be total BS.

 

[BOBCAT]

Somebody last night mentioned something about Fugate being unhappy with his role and talking about transferring.It could be total BS.

Yes this is total B.S.

 

[ItsDarwinism]

Darwinism

Yep, exactly!

 

[tazewellvol]

Fugate is one of my favorite players to watch. He has so much upside and needs to be utilized as much as possible. Bartholomew seems like a decent blocker, but doesn't seem to be a threat to do much else.

 

[andrewh]

Fugate is one of my favorite players to watch. He has so much upside and needs to be utilized as much as possible. Bartholomew seems like a decent blocker, but doesn't seem to be a threat to do much else.

Didn't he catch two balls as well?