My dad has a question for VolNation

[VOL 4 Life 83]

Parents are visiting for the holidays and my dad and I are reminiscing. He asked if I remember a transfer QB that he swears up and down played a few games, if not half a season. Said he thinks he was a graduate from possibly a west coast school and transferred to us and ended up starting.

Now I looked back 15 or so years and no one meets that criteria. Maybe any of you smart VolNation folk know of someone that sounds similar, maybe was a backup for us? Dad says he was 6’ 3” white guy. Personally, I think my dad is senile….

 

[Volnatic]

Parents are visiting for the holidays and my dad and I are reminiscing. He asked if I remember a transfer QB that he swears up and down played a few games, if not half a season. Said he thinks he was a graduate from possibly a west coast school and transferred to us and ended up starting.

Now I looked back 15 or so years and no one meets that criteria. Maybe any of you smart VolNation folk know of someone that sounds similar, maybe was a backup for us? Dad says he was 6’ 3” white guy. Personally, I think my dad is senile….

That kid Chryst…he was JG’s backup but played a couple of games…
i think his first name was Keller or something

 

[Other_Guy]

That kid Chryst…he was JG’s backup but played a couple of games…
i think his first name was Keller or something

Didn't simms also transfer?

 

[Notorious B.E.N]

Only thing close i can think of is maybe Rick Clausen? I don't remember if he was a graduate transfer or not, and from LSU, not the west coast.

 

[Notorious B.E.N]

That kid Chryst…he was JG’s backup but played a couple of games…
i think his first name was Keller or something

I forgot all about him lol

 

[BACKDOC]

Steve Alatorre checks all the boxes; except he was only 6' 1".

 

[deezvols]

That kid Chryst…he was JG’s backup but played a couple of games…
i think his first name was Keller or something

This is exactly what I’d expect KC to say if he were responding to the OP

 

[Winchester73]

Yep … he didn’t play much as I recall but did get in some game time. He’s actually crossed my mind several times when I hear about a grad transfer coming in or being discussed. I hoped he would be what Hooker has been for us but it never developed.

 

[BACKDOC]

Alatorre started 8 games.

 

[BACKDOC]

View attachment 527324Yep … he didn’t play much as I recall but did get in some game time. He’s actually crossed my mind several times when I hear about a grad transfer coming in or being discussed. I hoped he would be what Hooker has been for us but it never developed.

The only problem is Chryst never started a game, and only threw 53 passes.

 

[orangefloyd]

Gary Valbuena was from a California JC and played some.

 

[VOL 4 Life 83]

That kid Chryst…he was JG’s backup but played a couple of games…
i think his first name was Keller or something

My dad thanks you

 

[Winchester73]

The only problem is Chryst never started a game, and only threw 53 passes.

I didn’t recall if he started any - good point - my best guess would have been he started at least once - but that’s was a guess. Alatoree was 40 years ago … but maybe he’s thinking way back ?

 

[IBlvNTmWrk]

I would agree with @Other_Guy and go with Matt Simms. He transferred from El Camino College in Torrance, CA, played in 10 games in 2010 throwing for over 1,400 yards, and lost the starting job late in the season to Tyler Bray. Seems to check all the boxes.

 

[MurphyVol]

Chryst came into the 2018 beatdown against Bama. .can't remember if JG was hurt or pulled...he couldn't throw the ball in the ocean. Chryst went something like 9-15 with two TDs and no picks. Seems like a couple long TDs if I recall... Not sure he played any after that. Threw the ball too well to fit Pruitt's offense I guess.

 

[DonDiego]

Gary Valbuena was from a California JC and played some.

Showing your age OrangeFloyd..

 

[TennesseeTarheel]

Chryst came into the 2018 beatdown against Bama. .can't remember if JG was hurt or pulled...he couldn't throw the ball in the ocean. Chryst went something like 9-15 with two TDs and no picks. Seems like a couple long TDs if I recall... Not sure he played any after that. Threw the ball too well to fit Pruitt's offense I guess.

Preferred Wendy's.

 

[DrTNT]

Parents are visiting for the holidays and my dad and I are reminiscing. He asked if I remember a transfer QB that he swears up and down played a few games, if not half a season. Said he thinks he was a graduate from possibly a west coast school and transferred to us and ended up starting.

Now I looked back 15 or so years and no one meets that criteria. Maybe any of you smart VolNation folk know of someone that sounds similar, maybe was a backup for us? Dad says he was 6’ 3” white guy. Personally, I think my dad is senile….

Keller Chryst?

 

[BlinghamptonVol]

Chryst came into the 2018 beatdown against Bama. .can't remember if JG was hurt or pulled...he couldn't throw the ball in the ocean. Chryst went something like 9-15 with two TDs and no picks. Seems like a couple long TDs if I recall... Not sure he played any after that. Threw the ball too well to fit Pruitt's offense I guess.

Chryst didn’t have the same photos of Pruitt and Chaney that JG had. Only explanation for why JG kept the starting role.

 

[Coddlecreek1]

Alatorre started 8 games.

The Daily Breeze 14 Sep 1980, page 33 - Newspapers.com

saw this game, wanted to make sure.. Marcus Allan started his heisman march
heartbreaker . Alatorre name got me thinking

 

[vols1707]

I bet he is thinking of Rick Clausen. From west coast and took over during season. After Angie threw a ball behind his head scared and caused a pick.

 

[vols1707]

Rick was no Casey. However Rick played outstanding that one half season he played for Tennessee.

 

[VolInNW]

Chryst came into the 2018 beatdown against Bama. .can't remember if JG was hurt or pulled...he couldn't throw the ball in the ocean. Chryst went something like 9-15 with two TDs and no picks. Seems like a couple long TDs if I recall... Not sure he played any after that. Threw the ball too well to fit Pruitt's offense I guess.

I guess he didnt dun reel gud enough for ole Slingblade McGump.

 

[volmainia2]

Parents are visiting for the holidays and my dad and I are reminiscing. He asked if I remember a transfer QB that he swears up and down played a few games, if not half a season. Said he thinks he was a graduate from possibly a west coast school and transferred to us and ended up starting.

Now I looked back 15 or so years and no one meets that criteria. Maybe any of you smart VolNation folk know of someone that sounds similar, maybe was a backup for us? Dad says he was 6’ 3” white guy. Personally, I think my dad is senile….

casey clasen

 

[Tman44]

Parents are visiting for the holidays and my dad and I are reminiscing. He asked if I remember a transfer QB that he swears up and down played a few games, if not half a season. Said he thinks he was a graduate from possibly a west coast school and transferred to us and ended up starting.

Now I looked back 15 or so years and no one meets that criteria. Maybe any of you smart VolNation folk know of someone that sounds similar, maybe was a backup for us? Dad says he was 6’ 3” white guy. Personally, I think my dad is senile….

Mystery Solved:

Matt Simms (6'3") came to Tennessee from El Camino College in Torrance, California. He started 8 games in 2010 and 2 games in 2011.

Here is a list of all Tennessee starting Quarterbacks going back to 1972.

List of Tennessee Volunteers starting quarterbacks - Wikipedia