'16 NC QB Austin Kendall (former UT commit)

[philly1972]

Can he actually move his feet? If so, he is better than what we have now.

 

[bignewt]

He's a grad transfer with 2 years left.

 

[SaguaroVols]

This would a great situation for both UT and Kendall.

He can play immediately and become a much better QB under Chaney and a improved OL. NFL draft stock goes way up.

We would have an experienced backup QB in JG if he stays. Also have two other QBs in Shrout and Maurer. Probably would lose one or the other via transfer.

Have Bailey come in 2020 and redshirt.

 

[Type Orange+]

Hubbs says this might mean that Hurts is headed to OU.

Or he doesn't want to chance being beaten out by Spencer Rattler.

 

[Type Orange+]

Oof

Yeah, I cringed too when I read that.

 

[bicenTENNial]

Eww...

 

[griddie]

Would kill it under Chaney. Butch cost us him the first. Hopefully he comes to UT where he should have been all along

 

[valoisvol]

Almost beat out Kyler for the job

So why is he leaving
Don’t want

 

[butchna]

Would kill it under Chaney. Butch cost us him the first. Hopefully he comes to UT where he should have been all along

Carolina bias.

 

[yourstruly23]

So why is he leaving
Don’t want

Nope... don’t want a guy that went toe to toe with the Heisman winner all spring and fall camp... forget the fact he’d be here for two years!! That would be just terrible.. can’t have that at Tennessee

 

[vols 30]

This would a great situation for both UT and Kendall.

He can play immediately and become a much better QB under Chaney and a improved OL. NFL draft stock goes way up.

We would have an experienced backup QB in JG if he stays. Also have two other QBs in Shrout and Maurer. Probably would lose one or the other via transfer.



Have Bailey come in 2020 and redshirt.

No way JG would stay

 

[tylerbraysbeerbottle]

No way JG would stay

Judging by the actions of some of the players clamoring for Hurts, its safe to say JG being tough and taking hits hasn't won them over leadership wise. JG may be a better qb this past year but being able to take hits does not mean you are the savior to this team, yeah he had a high completion percentage on screens and passes of relative short yardage, which makes him serviceable not good. Underthrown deep balls and cement feet are what killed most drives. Yeah he threw 2 interceptions though, the chances of being intercepted on screens and short throws is minimal. Bring in Kendall for two years, JG transfers and we await the arrival of Bailey to lead us in 2021.

 

[UTK]

JG is gonna be our QB next year, get over it. Lol

 

[Bruce Wayne]

Kendall definitely didn't almost beat out Kyler. He's a solid QB, but it's gonna be a pass for me. I think UNC.

 

[AngryButchJones]

I think getting him would be great, but I don't know if he really has interest in UT. Would definitely like him, though.

 

[snowvols]

Kendall definitely didn't almost beat out Kyler. He's a solid QB, but it's gonna be a pass for me. I think UNC.

OU spring game shows tight quarterback battle

Most articles from around the time show he almost did. Going out of the spring game the starter was still unsettled.

 

[Sleegro]

OU spring game shows tight quarterback battle

Most articles from around the time show he almost did. Going out of the spring game the starter was still unsettled.

There were articles saying kendall had a chance at the Heisman before kyler won the job.

Edit: actually there were articles last month saying he could win it this coming year. Haha

 

[Bruce Wayne]

I worked in the OU athletic department and still know a lot of people there, that was mostly for competitive purposes. Everyone on campus knew Kyler was going to follow Baker.

 

[butchna]

Kendall definitely didn't almost beat out Kyler. He's a solid QB, but it's gonna be a pass for me. I think UNC.

Sam Howell starts immediately, imo.

 

[ChattownVFL]

Kendall was very interested in UT during his recruitment out of HS. Been under Riley for years. Seems like you should definitely go after him. I love JG but the man is a statue at times.

That being said, I can't wait to see what Shrout can do in the coming months.

 

[butchna]

Kendall was very interested in UT during his recruitment out of HS. Been under Riley for years. Seems like you should definitely go after him. I love JG but the man is a statue at times.

So interested that he committed.

 

[ChattownVFL]

You're right! Forgot he was committed at one point.

 

[Vols4us]

Kendall to UT, please. JG's had 3 years to learn how to pre-snap read and read coverages. 4-8 and 5-7 while being #121 in total O this past season is enough. Kendall has been schooled in quick read, high octane offense by one of the best. Chaney could refine and we would be good until Bailey arrives.

 

[nicksjuzunk]

History lesson:

Committed to Tennessee and Butch basically de-recruited him to get JG in the same class.

I hated that move at the time, but came around on JG by the end of his senior year and can circuit and decided to “trust the coaches.” While I continue to support JG as a Tennessee player, I’ve always thought this was the better QB.

Would be bizarre full circle to see him return to Tennessee and unseat the player that essentially took his spot

 

[901LookAlive]

History lesson:

Committed to Tennessee and Butch basically de-recruited him to get JG in the same class.

I hated that move at the time, but came around on JG by the end of his senior year and can circuit and decided to “trust the coaches.” While I continue to support JG as a Tennessee player, I’ve always thought this was the better QB.

Would be bizarre full circle to see him return to Tennessee and unseat the player that essentially took his spot

Yea I remember thinking we definitely upgraded when JG got on board. But mostly because he appeared to run like a deer in his highlights. We th that being said, no one knows if Kendall is any good. If he where then Riley would be getting prepared to win another Heisman with the guy. He’s nothing special and would likely get beat out by JG