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I forgive Hooker because of this.
Crompton Chronicles: Summer Camp
By DAVE HOOKER, hookerd@knews.com
July 26, 2004
The following is a feature exclusive to Govols.com. Each week, Dave Hooker will visit with UT commitment Jonathan Crompton. Crompton, from Waynesville, N.C., is one of the highest rated quarterback prospects in the country. In June, he announced he is committed to playing football for UT. He will be a part of the 2005 Tennessee signing class. This week, Crompton has just returned from participating in the Elite 11 quarterback camp in San Juan Capistrano, Cal.
How was the Elite 11 camp?
It was a good camp. We all had fun I got to know the guys better than last year. I wanted to improve in the classroom a little bit. I feel like I got better in there. I learned how to watch film. I learned some more coverages and good routes to run versus certain coverages. Also, I learned what routes you dont want to run against certain coverages. I think I did a good job. Some days were better than others. But overall I did really well. After being out there last year, it helped me a lot.
Was the camp and travel schedule tiring?
Im used to building fences everyday so going to a two-hour practice is nothing. Its just stuff youve got to get used to. Everyday was different. We had workouts every day from 9-11am then "Chalk and Talk" from 11-1pm. Then we had different activities after that. One time we went to the Spectrum, which is the local mall. Sometimes we would just hang around and play PlayStation 2. They gave us a copy of NCAA Football 2005. I made it to the semifinals in a tournament we had. We threw a good amount every day depending on how many drills we would do.
What UT prospects have you talked to about becoming a Vol?
Ive been so busy that I havent been able to talk to very many. Im going to talk to Patrick Turner (WR, Goodpasture, Tenn.) and Josh Briscoe (WR, Lawndale, N.C.). I know that Patrick is looking at Tennessee. Im hoping he wants to go there.
Are you antsy about starting your senior season?
A little bit. I start practice today (July 26, 2004). Im ready to go. Im a little tired today from the camp. But after today, Ill be fired up. Right now, I just plan on taking it one day at a time. I want to win a conference championship, go deep in the playoffs, or win it all. I think well be good. We have a lot of returning players coming back and I have a lot of expectations. Everybody has to contribute for us to win.
Will you keep working with Heath Shuler on his farm?
Im pretty much done with that because of football. Im sort of glad its over but it was fun while I was out there.
Have you had any second thoughts about committing to UT so early?
No.
Crompton Chronicles: Summer Camp
By DAVE HOOKER, hookerd@knews.com
July 26, 2004
The following is a feature exclusive to Govols.com. Each week, Dave Hooker will visit with UT commitment Jonathan Crompton. Crompton, from Waynesville, N.C., is one of the highest rated quarterback prospects in the country. In June, he announced he is committed to playing football for UT. He will be a part of the 2005 Tennessee signing class. This week, Crompton has just returned from participating in the Elite 11 quarterback camp in San Juan Capistrano, Cal.
How was the Elite 11 camp?
It was a good camp. We all had fun I got to know the guys better than last year. I wanted to improve in the classroom a little bit. I feel like I got better in there. I learned how to watch film. I learned some more coverages and good routes to run versus certain coverages. Also, I learned what routes you dont want to run against certain coverages. I think I did a good job. Some days were better than others. But overall I did really well. After being out there last year, it helped me a lot.
Was the camp and travel schedule tiring?
Im used to building fences everyday so going to a two-hour practice is nothing. Its just stuff youve got to get used to. Everyday was different. We had workouts every day from 9-11am then "Chalk and Talk" from 11-1pm. Then we had different activities after that. One time we went to the Spectrum, which is the local mall. Sometimes we would just hang around and play PlayStation 2. They gave us a copy of NCAA Football 2005. I made it to the semifinals in a tournament we had. We threw a good amount every day depending on how many drills we would do.
What UT prospects have you talked to about becoming a Vol?
Ive been so busy that I havent been able to talk to very many. Im going to talk to Patrick Turner (WR, Goodpasture, Tenn.) and Josh Briscoe (WR, Lawndale, N.C.). I know that Patrick is looking at Tennessee. Im hoping he wants to go there.
Are you antsy about starting your senior season?
A little bit. I start practice today (July 26, 2004). Im ready to go. Im a little tired today from the camp. But after today, Ill be fired up. Right now, I just plan on taking it one day at a time. I want to win a conference championship, go deep in the playoffs, or win it all. I think well be good. We have a lot of returning players coming back and I have a lot of expectations. Everybody has to contribute for us to win.
Will you keep working with Heath Shuler on his farm?
Im pretty much done with that because of football. Im sort of glad its over but it was fun while I was out there.
Have you had any second thoughts about committing to UT so early?
No.
