Heath Shuler rooting for Hendon Hooker to break his Vols record for consecutive games with a passing TD

[perico]

Shuler did so between Oct. 17, 1992 to Jan.1, 1994. Hooker has thrown a touchdown pass in every game since the Pittsburgh games in Neyland Stadium last season.

WBIR spoke to Shuler on Thursday who is rooting for Hooker every step of the way.

"If there is any player you want to see break a record, it's Hendon Hooker," Shuler said. "The amount of time and work he's put into his craft and art of being an exceptional quarterback. As a fan now, I'm very proud. You know, I cannot wait until he breaks the record."

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[joevol33]

Hooker is impossible not to pull for. I know after the Peyton ordeal we're supposed to hate the Heisman, but I'd love for Hooker to win. Exceptional player and person.

 

[17Vols]

Hooker has a great game and we win this Saturday, he becomes the odds on favorite for the Heisman.

 

[Illinoisvolfan2]

Heath is one of my all time favorites and a class act.

 

[Volador]

Heath happy to be in the spotlight again!

 

[GhostVol]

Hooker has a great game and we win this Saturday, he just won the Heisman.

FTFY

 

[SAPPER 5]

FTFY

From your keyboard to God's ears...

 

[UTblood4life]

Every potential Heisman needs that stamp win
Well hooker u got Pitt, Florida, lsu, go beat Bama and your front runner til Georgia then we will find out more

 

[NighthawkVol]

Shuler did so between Oct. 17, 1992 to Jan.1, 1994. Hooker has thrown a touchdown pass in every game since the Pittsburgh games in Neyland Stadium last season.

WBIR spoke to Shuler on Thursday who is rooting for Hooker every step of the way.

"If there is any player you want to see break a record, it's Hendon Hooker," Shuler said. "The amount of time and work he's put into his craft and art of being an exceptional quarterback. As a fan now, I'm very proud. You know, I cannot wait until he breaks the record."

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I think Shuler's greatness isn't quite appreciated by many Tennessee fans. The fact that he still holds this record after the run of QBs that followed is amazing. Those QBs played in more QB-friendly offenses designed to put up big numbers. Shuler was playing in what was still a run-first offense. Shuler was Tim Tebow with a better arm. If he'd played in a spread offense like Tebow, he'd still be a household name, and not just among UT fans. Shuler was a great, powerful runner, with an absolute cannon for an arm. In terms of pure arm strength, only Joe Milton compares of the QBs who have followed (Milton has the strongest arm I think I've ever seen).

Also consider that Shuler played with the weakest WR group of all the guys mentioned as great UT QBs since Tony Robinson. Kelly had Harper, Morgan, and Pickens. Manning had Kent, Nash, and Price. Martin had Price, Parker, Copeland, and Wilson. Clausen had Stallworth, Washington, Witten, and Parker. Ainge had Swain, Meachem, and Smith. Bray had Jones, Moore, Hunter, Rivera, and Rogers. Dobbs had Malone and Jennings.

Shuler had Cory Fleming and Craig Faulkner.

And yet this record still stands. Heisman runner-up. Probably wins the Heisman if he returns. Shuler started that run of stellar QBs and without him, there is no Manning. In my lifetime, I think he was the one I enjoyed watching the most.

 

[perico]

I think Shuler's greatness isn't quite appreciated by many Tennessee fans. The fact that he still holds this record after the run of QBs that followed is amazing. Those QBs played in more QB-friendly offenses designed to put up big numbers. Shuler was playing in what was still a run-first offense. Shuler was Tim Tebow with a better arm. If he'd played in a spread offense like Tebow, he'd still be a household name, and not just among UT fans. Shuler was a great, powerful runner, with an absolute cannon for an arm. In terms of pure arm strength, only Joe Milton compares of the QBs who have followed (Milton has the strongest arm I think I've ever seen).

Also consider that Shuler played with the weakest WR group of all the guys mentioned as great UT QBs since Tony Robinson. Kelly had Harper, Morgan, and Pickens. Manning had Kent, Nash, and Price. Martin had Price, Parker, Copeland, and Wilson. Clausen had Stallworth, Washington, Witten, and Parker. Ainge had Swain, Meachem, and Smith. Bray had Jones, Moore, Hunter, Rivera, and Rogers. Dobbs had Malone and Jennings.

Shuler had Cory Fleming and Craig Faulkner.

And yet this record still stands. Heisman runner-up. Probably wins the Heisman if he returns. Shuler started that run of stellar QBs and without him, there is no Manning. In my lifetime, I think he was the one I enjoyed watching the most.

I think Shuler's greatness isn't quite appreciated by many Tennessee fans. The fact that he still holds this record after the run of QBs that followed is amazing. Those QBs played in more QB-friendly offenses designed to put up big numbers. Shuler was playing in what was still a run-first offense. Shuler was Tim Tebow with a better arm. If he'd played in a spread offense like Tebow, he'd still be a household name, and not just among UT fans. Shuler was a great, powerful runner, with an absolute cannon for an arm. In terms of pure arm strength, only Joe Milton compares of the QBs who have followed (Milton has the strongest arm I think I've ever seen).

Also consider that Shuler played with the weakest WR group of all the guys mentioned as great UT QBs since Tony Robinson. Kelly had Harper, Morgan, and Pickens. Manning had Kent, Nash, and Price. Martin had Price, Parker, Copeland, and Wilson. Clausen had Stallworth, Washington, Witten, and Parker. Ainge had Swain, Meachem, and Smith. Bray had Jones, Moore, Hunter, Rivera, and Rogers. Dobbs had Malone and Jennings.

Shuler had Cory Fleming and Craig Faulkner.

And yet this record still stands. Heisman runner-up. Probably wins the Heisman if he returns. Shuler started that run of stellar QBs and without him, there is no Manning. In my lifetime, I think he was the one I enjoyed watching the most.

I agree wholeheartedly.