So, a pedestrian quarterback is on the field, because the defensive coordinator turned head coach, fears an interception more than he fears fumbles, sacks, or 3 and outs.
This leaves 3 possible “gunslingers” sitting on the bench, wasting their time and talent.
This decision by the hc cannot be good for their self confidence.
Tennessee will not beat the best teams playing a mediocre qb. We may beat mediocre teams. This will continue because the best future quarterbacks will choose to play for Coaches who enjoy the Offensive part of football. If you were the best quarterback choosing a Coach to play for, would you rather play for Mullen, Leach, Kiffin, etc.? When that happens, Tennessee will never be elite again.