I'm hearing Worley is possibly out...

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sounds to me like peterman will get the start and there will be no hesitation to put someone else in until something works. im glad. i cant imagine he would publicly say that if there was even a chance of worley being the starter this week.
 
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OWB said:
Against UF's defense in the Swamp? That could get ugly.
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Would you rather see a true freshman learn and develop as the starter and build the future or let Worley continue to start this season and next. His arm strength cannot improve. Either you have the it factor or you dont.
 
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MedicT said:
Fortunately Coach Jones puts little stock in the coaching advice recieved via VN. If he did we would have a 10 year return to good football instead of 3 to 5.
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All I'm saying is that if he did, we might not have suffered the worst loss in school history by punting on multiple 4th and 1 even AFTER multiple scores from said punts.
 
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yeah blame the defense for the offense not being on the field at all the first half. including a turnover on our own 30 where the defense held. i guess the defense was missing wide open receivers. it was probably their fault we didnt score more than 7 also. why couldnt they force 5 turnovers in 6 plays again?
 
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mocfan said:
I find it strange post game when Worley saids he doesn't feel like he struggled.
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I didn't like that either. He gave the impression of "I thought I did pretty good." Can't remember his exact words off the top of my head but I remember thinking that's a bad sign if he's thinking that way.
 
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mocfan said:
I find it strange post game when Worley saids he doesn't feel like he struggled.
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I thought the exact same thing. For him not to acknowledge that he missed some throws he should have hit was really disappointing. Also keeps mentioning "being under pressure". What does he expect? He has plenty of time most of time. I'm not anti Worley, I'm just pro anybody else at this point.
 
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I don't think Worley should be benched, but this is mainly because I don't think Jones would, or should, throw Peterman or either true freshman to the wolves by starting one of them against UF. But I do think starting Saturday, assuming Worley continues to struggle, that Jones needs to bring Peterman in during the 1st half, if for no other reason than to see how he does against a strong 1st string defense. Playing late 4th qtr against Oregon's scrub defense was meaningless as far as testing him under presssure. And if it comes to it, then let one of the freshmen get in the game.
 
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volsfansince4387 said:
All I'm saying is that if he did, we might not have suffered the worst loss in school history by punting on multiple 4th and 1 even AFTER multiple scores from said punts.
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We will never know however, had he gone for it this crowd would be trying to crucify him for trying. The Oregon defensive line absolutely dominated the line of scrimmage and the chances of moving on them on 4th down were practically nil, zilch, nada, 0%.
 
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Neyland Law Vol said:
I get your point. But it seems like TN is just forfieting the game against UF if we start Worley given he is not a running threat at all, and is barely servicable as a passer.

We are facing one of the best defenses in the Country saturday. But TN has a small chance at victory because of UF's woes on O.

If we come in with a new QB maybe it will catch UF off guard. I don't want to just give up this game.
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Given the situation with their QB, we have a legit shot at scoring a defensive touchdown and ending up in a couple of short yardage situations. If they have trouble scoring, then we might be smart to play whomever will protect the football.
 
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Although I agree, I wish we would have went for the 4th and 1, not making it and giving Oregon a short field wouldnt be smart either. It was a coaching decision and I'm going with our coach's decision. I'm all in on Butch and think he will get us back where we belong, but it won't be done overnight. Oregon is a very very good football team. Get over it and lets move on. It is what it is. GO VOLS, I'm always a VOL not matter what.
 
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When you cant hit the receiver on 5-8 yard out routes consistently, you're going to have a lot of 3 and outs. 3 and outs means the defense is on the field way too much.
 
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MedicT said:
We will never know however, had he gone for it this crowd would be trying to crucify him for trying. The Oregon defensive line absolutely dominated the line of scrimmage and the chances of moving on them on 4th down were practically nil, zilch, nada, 0%.
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We watched 2 different games. Our guys created the holes, we couldn't hit them. The whole read option is moot with Worley in the game. He has ZERO threat if he did choose to keep it. Lane and Neal go down to easy for RB's of their size. But at 51-7, I'd say its safe if you go head and go for it on 4th down. Or maybe after they scored 3 straight possessions from punting.
 
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RockHillOrange said:
First I would like to preface this with yes I am from Worley's hometown of Rock Hill SC. And yes I know the young man personally. That said, I have been a Volunteer fan longer than most of the posters/readers here have been alive. Saw my first game at Neyland in 1958.

To most of the nay sayers here, there has not been a starting QB at Tennessee that you have not wanted to bench since a guy named Manning played the position.

Do you really think CBJ just likes Worley more than Peterman? Or could it be he thinks he gives the team a better chance to win? Personally I am going to go with the latter.

Did the QB position give up all those points to Oregon?

Why not a clamoring for benching the entire defense?

Most of the so called experts say Tennessee has one of the best O lines in the country. Why cant we run the ball?

Its going to be a long road back to respectability.

I will be here cheering when we make it back.

GBO
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I wanted Manning benched after each Florida game.
 
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RockHillOrange said:
First I would like to preface this with yes I am from Worley's hometown of Rock Hill SC. And yes I know the young man personally.
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What was your take on the fact that Spurrier refused to offer Worley much less recruit him when both of you lived almost within walking distance of SCockalina?

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm?

Tells me something. Gatorade POY my ass.
 
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volsfansince4387 said:
We watched 2 different games. Our guys created the holes, we couldn't hit them. The whole read option is moot with Worley in the game. He has ZERO threat if he did choose to keep it. Lane and Neal go down to easy for RB's of their size. But at 51-7, I'd say its safe if you go head and go for it on 4th down. Or maybe after they scored 3 straight possessions from punting.
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So......if the backs can't make their cuts to an opening in the line how in the heck do you go for it on 4th and short when the defense has shut down the passing game even with the line stacked? We may have to agree to disagree on this one. Too much in family fighting goin on already. LOL :salute:
 
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Sheik Yerbouti said:
Given the situation with their QB, we have a legit shot at scoring a defensive touchdown and ending up in a couple of short yardage situations. If they have trouble scoring, then we might be smart to play whomever will protect the football.
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Good point.
 
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RockHillOrange said:
First I would like to preface this with yes I am from Worley's hometown of Rock Hill SC. And yes I know the young man personally. That said, I have been a Volunteer fan longer than most of the posters/readers here have been alive. Saw my first game at Neyland in 1958.

To most of the nay sayers here, there has not been a starting QB at Tennessee that you have not wanted to bench since a guy named Manning played the position.

Do you really think CBJ just likes Worley more than Peterman? Or could it be he thinks he gives the team a better chance to win? Personally I am going to go with the latter.

Did the QB position give up all those points to Oregon?

Why not a clamoring for benching the entire defense?

Most of the so called experts say Tennessee has one of the best O lines in the country. Why cant we run the ball?

Its going to be a long road back to respectability.

I will be here cheering when we make it back.

GBO
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since you claim to be the elder statesman maybe you to old to realize worley is not the answer. i think butch started him because of experience. he couldnt throw it in the ocean standind on the beach. and you can look at all my other post i have said from the begining he was not the answer
 
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Tennman said:
Although I agree, I wish we would have went for the 4th and 1, not making it and giving Oregon a short field wouldnt be smart either. It was a coaching decision and I'm going with our coach's decision. I'm all in on Butch and think he will get us back where we belong, but it won't be done overnight. Oregon is a very very good football team. Get over it and lets move on. It is what it is. GO VOLS, I'm always a VOL not matter what.
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I think we were only netting maybe 20-30 yards per punt. No reason to not go for it imho
 
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VolBraniac said:
What was your take on the fact that Spurrier refused to offer Worley much less recruit him when both of you lived almost within walking distance of SCockalina?

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm?

Tells me something. Gatorade POY my ass.
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So your saying if USCjr does not recruit you, you cant play?
 
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