Who is our Starting QB next year...

#4
#4
Tough call. Clawson demands a ton from his QB and the QB definitely has to have a good head on his shoulders. He doesn't mess around for sure, no favorites. This will be a real QB battle.
 
#5
#5
With a new OC that is doubling as the QB Coach who knows... I would bet Crompton, but it could be anyone. Well... not anyone but any of "the big 3" could take it. I doubt that Clawson will start one over another if he didn't believe he gave him the best chance to win and score points.
 
#8
#8
Crompton proved 2 years ago that he can get the job done. But Ive been hearing that bj colman has really stepped up.
 
#9
#9
If Crompton doesn't get the chance to start after being here all this time and waiting for his turn, it'll be really hard to recruit new qbs in the future. I'm just saying..
 
#10
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#11
#11
both have decent arms id say coleman better acc. but cromp. has the legs to elude if pressure comes. cant wait to see evolves:clapping:
 
#12
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ElevatorMan said:
Crompton proved 2 years ago that he can get the job done. But Ive been hearing that bj colman has really stepped up.
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and our boy from flower mound is supposedly VERY sharp mentally and has the rocket. BJ and Nick will make this a competion to remember
 
#13
#13
It is going to be Crompton. That kid has a warriors mentality and one heck of an arm.

Coleman will have his chance one day but this is Cromptons time.
 
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hmanvolfan said:
If Crompton doesn't get the chance to start after being here all this time and waiting for his turn, it'll be really hard to recruit new qbs in the future. I'm just saying..
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I understand what you are saying, but at this point, we don't need to be treating the QB position like an entitlement. Just because he's been here 3 years, that doesn't mean he should get it on seniority. Let him battle for it an earn it in a fair competition. Find me a football player back there. Don't care about height, or arm strength that goes unused anyways, or seniority, or how much "potential" somebody may think he has.

Can the kid play football? Does he play with fire and toughness? Does he make plays? Is he a leader? We haven't been able to say any of that about our QB position the last few seasons. Just get me a QB that is gonna lay it on the line and play hard for the orange and white. Somebody that grew up wanting to play here. Somebody that would scammble for a first down if the play breaks down. I don't think that is too much to ask. Crompton and Coleman should be allowed this spring to have an honest/fair battle. No preconceived notions or prejudices. Whoever this Clawson guy thinks gives us the best chance to win, I'll be happy with because from what I have heard, both of these guys are Vols.
 
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Rasputin_Vol said:
I understand what you are saying, but at this point, we don't need to be treating the QB position like an entitlement. Just because he's been here 3 years, that doesn't mean he should get it on seniority. Let him battle for it an earn it in a fair competition. Find me a football player back there. Don't care about height, or arm strength that goes unused anyways, or seniority, or how much "potential" somebody may think he has.

Can the kid play football? Does he play with fire and toughness? Does he make plays? Is he a leader? We haven't been able to say any of that about our QB position the last few seasons. Just get me a QB that is gonna lay it on the line and play hard for the orange and white. Somebody that grew up wanting to play here. Somebody that would scammble for a first down if the play breaks down. I don't think that is too much to ask. Crompton and Coleman should be allowed this spring to have an honest/fair battle. No preconceived notions or prejudices. Whoever this Clawson guy thinks gives us the best chance to win, I'll be happy with because from what I have heard, both of these guys are Vols.
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Good post, Rasputin. I agree on almost all accounts.
 
#17
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hmanvolfan said:
If Crompton doesn't get the chance to start after being here all this time and waiting for his turn, it'll be really hard to recruit new qbs in the future. I'm just saying..
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So playing the best player will push recruits away? If anything I'd think that would attract better talent.

Being senior to other players shouldn't be a sole reason to start.

Although should Clawson indeed want to give someone other than Crompton the start, I'd love to be a fly on the wall to hear the conversation between him and Fulmer.
 
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TheDeeble said:
So playing the best player will push recruits away? If anything I'd think that would attract better talent.

Being senior to other players shouldn't be a sole reason to start.

Although should Clawson indeed want to give someone other than Crompton the start, I'd love to be a fly on the wall to hear the conversation between him and Fulmer.
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I think Cutty and Fulmer are actually Coleman guys. Crompton was a Sanders recruit. So, if anything, it would not surprise me to see Coleman start over Crompton. As long as the QB gives us some toughness, play making ability, and leadership, that is all anybody could want at that position. We've needed that for a long time back there.
 
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Rasputin_Vol said:
I think Cutty and Fulmer are actually Coleman guys. Crompton was a Sanders recruit. So, if anything, it would not surprise me to see Coleman start over Crompton. As long as the QB gives us some toughness, play making ability, and leadership, that is all anybody could want at that position. We've needed that for a long time back there.
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Given what I've read about Clawson so far... I don't think he'll care who is what year, how many stars... etc. He'll play the QB that will win games and score points. Inevitably that is what it seems it will boil down to for him then he'll build the scheme around whomever he has decided on.
 
#20
#20
I wonder only about the mental aspects of Cromptons game. By all accounts he's tougher than Ainge, more mobile, good arm...yet couldn't beat him out. I was reading an account from a former Clawson QB who said he sometimes would take 8 plays to the line of scrimmage. No doubt he's waited his turn and is ready to get in there and prove it, I'm sure he'll get the chance and he deserves it.
 
#21
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vol66 said:
I wonder only about the mental aspects of Cromptons game. By all accounts he's tougher than Ainge, more mobile, good arm...yet couldn't beat him out. I was reading an account from a former Clawson QB who said he sometimes would take 8 plays to the line of scrimmage. No doubt he's waited his turn and is ready to get in there and prove it, I'm sure he'll get the chance and he deserves it.
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Given how he has played in his 2 starts, I wouldn't worry too much. Maybe Cut just really put that much stock in Ainge. I guess we'll see in time what capabilities Crompton has with dealing with an undoubtedly complex offense from a QB standpoint under Clawson.
 
#22
#22
Good God, a lot of bad statements in this thread.

Someone mentioned Crompton has the mobility. Coleman has MORE mobility, Crompton is very mobile, and Stephens the least.

Stephens won't start a game at UT unless both Crompton and Coleman are hurt/suspended.

Crompton will be your starting QB in 2008 and 2009, with Coleman ready in 2010 and 2011.
 
#23
#23
**ORANGEBLOOD** said:
Is this daddy Crompton?
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No it was the truth...

VolinArizona said:
Good God, a lot of bad statements in this thread.

Someone mentioned Crompton has the mobility. Coleman has MORE mobility, Crompton is very mobile, and Stephens the least.

Stephens won't start a game at UT unless both Crompton and Coleman are hurt/suspended.

Crompton will be your starting QB in 2008 and 2009, with Coleman ready in 2010 and 2011.
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Good post, I agree but i didnt realize Coleman was a mobile guy...Not arguing, just saying...For some reason, I just always immagined him as a pocket passer
 
#24
#24
I say have open tryouts for next years qb slot. It sounds like all three aren't too far apart as far as physical skills, so the edge might go to whoever can pick up what sounds like a complicated offense the quickest.
 
#25
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VolinArizona said:
Good God, a lot of bad statements in this thread.

Someone mentioned Crompton has the mobility. Coleman has MORE mobility, Crompton is very mobile, and Stephens the least.

Stephens won't start a game at UT unless both Crompton and Coleman are hurt/suspended.

Crompton will be your starting QB in 2008 and 2009, with Coleman ready in 2010 and 2011.
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I only stated Crompton had more ability than Ainge, and questioned the mental aspects of his game, ability to pick up the offense and execute it.:mf_surrender:
 
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