Hooker Starting against Bama

[OLEVOLFAN]

Looks like Hooker could be the Starter against Bama!

Vols Reportedly Settle on Starting QB for Alabama

 

[ProudVOLfan]

If so, I hope he is 100 and we play a competitive game. Piss on Bama

 

[GordonC]

I like the way Heupel doesn't give the media anything.
We will know on the first offensive series. That's soon enough.

 

[Volnbeers]

seems like a bad idea

 

[VAVol85]

Heupel (to his credit...I guess) has sowed so much doubt with his injury updates over the season that nobody knows what to believe. But, if this is true, that is great news!

 

[VolBricks]

so now we are trusting a Bama homer to tell us who is starting at QB?

 

[The Original Fade]

seems like a bad idea

It’s ok. Heupel is paid pretty well to make these decisions.

 

[Bigorange123]

I just hope Heupel tries his best to beat Bama whatever it takes.

 

[peaygolf]

UT trainers are hard at work.....................

 

[GTBATV]

so now we are trusting a Bama homer to tell us who is starting at QB?

Looks like the original story came from a TN reporter.

An update on Tennessee QB Hendon Hooker's status for Alabama matchup

But I know Matt is bama at heart

 

[GTBATV]

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[utkjoe]

seems like a bad idea

Practically, I understand the thought process behind believing we should sit kids that aren't 100% and rest them up for games we have a better shot of winning. But personally, I love the thought of putting all we have into every game whether or not we are "probably going to lose." Anything can happen out there and I want a coach who will fight hard every Saturday to win the game despite the odds.

So maybe it's a bad idea, but I'm behind it 100%

 

[VolnJC]

Trying to get a hold on why Beckwith is traveling
1) He is learning the position
2) All the other RBs are dealing with injuries

 

[PEPPERJAX]

Trying to get a hold on why Beckwith is traveling
1) He is learning the position
2) All the other RBs are dealing with injuries

We need to develop depth at RB. Hopefully the light has turned on for DB and he is ready to shine. He was an intriguing prospect IMO when he signed with UT.

 

[tennesseepride84]

I hope to see HH, but if he’s not 100 maybe they limit his running plays some. Even though that may limit the offense as a whole, I still think a 75 or 80 percent hooker is our best chance to at least compete.

 

[Tnphil]

If you can go....you go. The ole saying you play to win the game applies, no matter who you are playing.

 

[OLEVOLFAN]

If anyone thinks that this Coaching staff is not going to Bama to try and win this Game you are delusional! Why in the hell wouldn't they? People saying we should just sit Hooker out of this game is the dumbest Statements ever made

 

[OLEVOLFAN]

If you can go....you go. The ole saying you play to win the game applies, no matter who you are playing.

Exactly!

 

[Woodlawn VOL]

seems like a bad idea

Why??? Do you think the trainers would put him out there if he couldn't play. Are you saying he shouldn't play even if he is okay? Do you think the trainers lying??? It amazes me how folks think they know more than the staff that is there 24-7. They aren't going to put someone out there who shouldn't be out there, for one thing it could hurt you worse than it helps. If he is out there it will be because he can play, and if he can play he should play. GBO!!!!!

 

[Walkman]

If anyone thinks that this Coaching staff is not going to Bama to try and win this Game you are delusional! Why in the hell wouldn't they? People saying we should just sit Hooker out of this game is the dumbest Statements ever made

Exactly right! Butch did this against bammer before a bye week and he still got us beat by South Carolina. Screw that—if you’re healthy enough then let’s all play to win!

 

[Hacksaw]

He gives us the best chance to win.

 

[508mikey]

Any word on Evans for this week ?

 

[RDU VOL#14]

Any word on Evans for this week ?

We need him. Not trying to put other guys down, but we win last week if he plays.

 

[sjt18]

I wouldn't start Hooker unless both Mays boys are ready to go. Unlike last week, UT won't have to make Bama's D look better than they are.

 

[sjt18]

We need him. Not trying to put other guys down, but we win last week if he plays.

Mays and Mays were more critical. It took UT the 1st half to make pass pro adjustments with the less experienced guys.