Q Dormady officially named backup. What you expected?

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VolFan4Life10 said:
I personally thought from watching highlights Sherion Jones was more talented that Dormady, but Dormady was an EE and i think thats what helped him win the backup job. I think JG is more talented then both of them and if Hunter Johnson comes in in 2017 hes more talented then all 3 and then its looking good for Trevor Lawrence in 2018 and hes rated the overall #1 prospect in the nation for 2018. So we should have some great QB battles for the next few years.
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If all the guys you mention do come to Tennessee then we will probably see a few qb transfers.
 
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gordonr24 said:
One of the freshmen will be redshirted, and that'll be Jones since he's 3rd string, barring any unforeseen circumstances . By the time 2017 rolls around, I'm guessing the QB competition will look like this.

Dormady: Jr
Jones: RS So
Guarantano: RS Fr
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If we only use 2 qb's this year, I will be very excited, because it likely means Dobbs stayed healthy . However, I wonder if it would be good to give Jones pt this year even if it isn't necc. What are the chances of him Dormady, and Guarantano all staying 3-4 years anyway?
 
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huskyvol said:
Based on what? How about we see what Dobbs can do over the course of a whole season.

Hate to be a jackass here, but no one on volnation cares about the KY qb.
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Don't think ur a jackass, but, someone posted about Dobbs leaving for the NFL. I could care less about the KY QB, but was using him for reference. A quick write up on Towles:

Bottom Line in 2015: If Towles has a big senior year, it's a foregone conclusion he will get drafted. Give him time to develop at the NFL level in a pro-style offense and he can be a starter in the league. He has the tools. He has some progress to make, but as we all know quarterback is constant development and if you have the tools you have a chance. As for this coming Kentucky season, Towles' performance could be the difference in Mark Stoops and staff guiding the 'Cats to a bowl game in their third year and the expectation is that Towles will be one of the top 3-4 quarterbacks in the SEC.

QD has the same upside, just not now. It would not shock me to see him take over in 2016.

Stay in context of the post.
 
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Nasavol said:
Don't think ur a jackass, but, someone posted about Dobbs leaving for the NFL. I could care less about the KY QB, but was using him for reference. A quick write up on Towles:

Bottom Line in 2015: If Towles has a big senior year, it's a foregone conclusion he will get drafted. Give him time to develop at the NFL level in a pro-style offense and he can be a starter in the league. He has the tools. He has some progress to make, but as we all know quarterback is constant development and if you have the tools you have a chance. As for this coming Kentucky season, Towles' performance could be the difference in Mark Stoops and staff guiding the 'Cats to a bowl game in their third year and the expectation is that Towles will be one of the top 3-4 quarterbacks in the SEC.

QD has the same upside, just not now. It would not shock me to see him take over in 2016.

Stay in context of the post.
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I see your point, but we need to see more of Dobbs. Based on the sampler of games Dobbs has played he does need to improve on accuracy.

I'm also going to say again that Dobbs needs the oline to block better. No qb will have good accuracy with a defensive end breathing down your face. I mean let's face it, the Vols oline last year was the worst in their history.
 
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Nasavol said:
Don't think ur a jackass, but, someone posted about Dobbs leaving for the NFL. I could care less about the KY QB, but was using him for reference. A quick write up on Towles:

Bottom Line in 2015: If Towles has a big senior year, it's a foregone conclusion he will get drafted. Give him time to develop at the NFL level in a pro-style offense and he can be a starter in the league. He has the tools. He has some progress to make, but as we all know quarterback is constant development and if you have the tools you have a chance. As for this coming Kentucky season, Towles' performance could be the difference in Mark Stoops and staff guiding the 'Cats to a bowl game in their third year and the expectation is that Towles will be one of the top 3-4 quarterbacks in the SEC.

QD has the same upside, just not now. It would not shock me to see him take over in 2016.

Stay in context of the post.
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Are you talking about the same Patrick Towles that is currently in a QB competition with a redshirt freshmen? :rofl:

You coulda used a better comparison than a guy who isn't even named as a starter right now.
 
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FYI Hunter Johnson apparently just cancelled a weekend visit to Notre Dame. The main ND recruiting guy on 24/7 changed his crystal ball prediction to Tennessee. Looks like we might have the inside track on the #1 QB prospect in 2017.
 
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Dobbs 4 Heisman said:
FYI Hunter Johnson apparently just cancelled a weekend visit to Notre Dame. The main ND recruiting guy on 24/7 changed his crystal ball prediction to Tennessee. Looks like we might have the inside track on the #1 QB prospect in 2017.
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If Butch is blind it's from all the stars.
 
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Dobbs 4 Heisman said:
Are you talking about the same Patrick Towles that is currently in a QB competition with a redshirt freshmen? :rofl:

You coulda used a better comparison than a guy who isn't even named as a starter right now.
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Think it is a perfect comparison. 2 QB's that should be entrenched as starters, with better competition breathing down their necks. Difference is 1 is NFL talent (Towles) the other is not NFL talent.

However, this is college, and Dobbs fits the bill for now, we will see in 2016.

Hope I am surprised FWIW.
 
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turambar85 said:
This has to be one of the most vacuous and embarrassing threads on VN. We have people saying Towles is a much better pro QB than Dobbs, that Dobbs could lose the starting gig to a true freshman in Dorma(n)dy. And, last but not least, is UTVolKeith. I can't even figure out what message Keith is *trying* to communicate in this thread, but whatever it is, it ain't right!

Oh, and not to forget the whole "Dorma(n)dy is a pro-style pocket passer! How can we ever transition from all-legs Dobbs to legs stuck in the sand of the beaches of Normandy Dorma(n)dy!?!?"
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FTR, I could totally see Towles getting drafted higher than Dobbs. He has more arm talent and has the look of an NFL QB. Dobbs, no matter how he progresses as a passer, will have his running ability and the offense he played in held against him.
 
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Nasavol said:
Think it is a perfect comparison. 2 QB's that should be entrenched as starters, with better competition breathing down their necks. Difference is 1 is NFL talent (Towles) the other is not NFL talent.

However, this is college, and Dobbs fits the bill for now, we will see in 2016.

Hope I am surprised FWIW.
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:blink:
 
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YorkVol said:
It's like some of you want Dobbs to fail.
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I'm not that surprised. I've grown accustomed to Tennessee fans rooting against their own QBs before. I remember Titans fans cheering in 1999 when Steve McNair got injured against the Chiefs because they wanted Neil O'Donnell to start.

I wonder what Dobbs and McNair share?
 
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turambar85 said:
I didn't know there was a sale this weekend. And here I am sitting with a beer and some popcorn like a jackass!
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I'm doing whiskey shots with a beer chaser. I was just drinking beer until I came into this thread.

Popcorn sounds really good about now.
 
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Dobbs 4 Heisman said:
I'm not that surprised. I've grown accustomed to Tennessee fans rooting against their own QBs before. I remember Titans fans cheering in 1999 when Steve McNair got injured against the Chiefs because they wanted Neil O'Donnell to start.

I wonder what Dobbs and McNair share?
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Ok. I'll play. Sounds like you are in the mood again tonight, so i'll let you get it off your chest.

What is it that Dobbs and McNair share that would cause that to happen ..........in your opinion?



It isn't Aerospace Engineering. I'm pretty sure McNair wasn't into that.
 
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Dobbs 4 Heisman said:
I'm not that surprised. I've grown accustomed to Tennessee fans rooting against their own QBs before. I remember Titans fans cheering in 1999 when Steve McNair got injured against the Chiefs because they wanted Neil O'Donnell to start.

I wonder what Dobbs and McNair share?
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I know, but your too hung up on this to understand.

They are/were both the starting QB. In case you haven't noticed, some around here always want the back-up qb. Funny you have only noticed this with the 2 you mentioned.
Just stop.

EDIT: Of course I find it really odd that you left out how many people screamed for Dobbs over Peterman.
 
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VFL-82-JP said:
I don't think he does, Fade. At least, not in 2015.

Sheriron's a competitor. He lives for it. And he knows that he hasn't yet competed on even terms with Dormady for the backup job, much less the pole position on a 2017 starting spot.

That competition comes next spring. That's when Sheriron gets the first true gauge of his skillset vs. Quinten's. After that spring shakeout, then we'll see who if anyone transfers.

But I don't think we see anyone go before then.
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You know, the Russians don't get American's sarcasm either.
 
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For now I'll trust the freshman that has spring practice under his belt. I truly hope neither of them have to play this year though. And those of you predicting the starting QB 2 years from now are ridiculous. A lot can happen between now and then.
 
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Dobbs 4 Heisman said:
I'm not that surprised. I've grown accustomed to Tennessee fans rooting against their own QBs before. I remember Titans fans cheering in 1999 when Steve McNair got injured against the Chiefs because they wanted Neil O'Donnell to start.

I wonder what Dobbs and McNair share?
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Didn't realize Chad Pennington was a black guy? It's not a racial issue its a moron issue. Morons always think the backup is better. Doesn't matter what the race of the starter is.
 
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chargervol said:
I know, but your too hung up on this to understand.

They are both the starting QB. In case you haven't noticed, some around here always want the back-up qb. Funny you have only noticed this with the 2 you mentioned.
Just stop.
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Its one thing to clamor for the backup QB when you have a mediocre starting QB. Its another when your starting QB is getting buzz as a darkhorse heisman candidate by most media pundits and you are clamoring for a true freshmen to replace him.

Look I didn't join this site to start calling people out for their overt or subcounsious racism, however, I fail to see any other rational reason to explain why so many on here are clamoring for Dobbs to get replaced. It would be one thing if he was a mediocre returning QB like Worley last season. But the kid is getting buzz as a heisman contender. He's getting votes on the pre-season all-sec teams. He's one of the main reasons folks outside of Tennessee are so high on our team this upcoming season.

I seriously can't think of a logical reason why a Tennessee football fan would be yearning to have Dobbs replaced by Dormady unless you were related to Dormady or you have issues with seeing a black man starting at QB.
 
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08Vol said:
Bama got the best QB recruit on signing day in Blake Barnett. Saban doesn't start freshman unless they are insanely good.


We will find out if he was the best recruit in a year or two I guess. For now he is the starter because they don't have anyone else they trust. Freshman QBs will make some plays for you but will also turn it over and get you beat.
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mscelinaVol said:
I think Dormady won the #2 spot in the spring. He's been the #2 in my head since then, at any rate.

I also think that for the first time in several long years, I have confidence that our #2 guy will be able to step up if he is called upon. Doesn't look like much shakes the young man.
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Hate to be THAT guy but I told you months ago that Dormady is the next Peyton Manning, except quicker, provided he progresses. He doesn't get rattled and can make plays with his feet if he has to and he his very accurate. I'll just say this, should Dobbs go down Quinten can manage the offense and move the ball down the field provided the receivers catch the ball. He can put it on target. I haven't had the benefit of seeing how he has progressed at UT but I'm taking everyone's comments as being just what I had seen when he was playing ball for Boerne HS. Let's hope Dobbs doesn't get an injury but at least I, too, feel good that we'll have a reliable QB backup. :yes:
 
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