Worley just tweeted...

[OrangeDog]

Fergie must be the badass of the two, he says flack jackets are for sissies. :devilsmoke:

You can't walk on the Moon or Mars if you've ever had rib fractures..........
He is just protecting his future space walks.

 

[Jake]

How did Worley tweet with his injury

Siri

 

[therickbol]

There has never been a single word or action from a coach involved with UT to ever indicate that Ferguson was ever ahead of anybody until Saturday when they put Dobbs into the game. This is a fact you have to get through your head. I stated on a post yesterday something that nobody can argue with. Take all the media types and sycophant posters and everything they actually know as to what has been going on inside UT practices after the media is escorted out. And collectively they do not know as much as the worse player on UT's roster. In other words, they didn't know d-squat , but they had to fill up air time and line space with whatever wild speculations they could. Ferguson was never ahead of Dobbs or he would have played Saturday. And no, he wasn't injured so bad they couldn't put him in. If that were the case he wouldn't have been in pads. Period!

You mean, outside of the fact that the UT coaches listed Ferguson ahead of Dobbs on the depth chart. The fact that the UT coaches decided that Ferguson would travel to UF, but not Dobbs. The fact that when Worley originally hurt his thumb and it looked like he might miss the next series, Ferguson was the one that warmed up preparing to go in.

 

[perico]

You mean, outside of the fact that the UT coaches listed Ferguson ahead of Dobbs on the depth chart. The fact that the UT coaches decided that Ferguson would travel to UF, but not Dobbs. The fact that when Worley originally hurt his thumb and it looked like he might miss the next series, Ferguson was the one that warmed up preparing to go in.

They both warmed up. Cameras focused on Ferguson. The depth charts always listed them as co-backup- 2a and 2b or 3a and 3b.

 

[therickbol]

It is hilarious how fans think that if Dobbs was the better of the two freshman this entire season, that somehow justifies his performance and means that he is going to be better the rest of the season because of that. There are multiple bits and pieces of information that backs-up the opinion that Ferguson has been ahead of Dobbs on the depth chart for most of the season. There are zero bits and pieces of information that backs-up the opinion that Dobbs was ahead. It did not change Dobbs' performance against Alabama.

 

[therickbol]

They both warmed up. Cameras focused on Ferguson. The depth charts always listed them as co-backup- 2a and 2b or 3a and 3b.

And the fact that Ferguson traveled to an away game when Dobbs did not? Look, it does not make any difference. They were essentially even all season. Whoever was "ahead" was not ahead by much. But there is certainly more evidence to support Ferguson being ahead than Dobbs.

 

[BigOrangeCrush32]

He is the next QB and he is going to be good. Get over it. He was recruited to run it. Ferguson wasn't. Ferguson was a Dooley recruit and CBJ simply honored his scholarship. You will see soon that a few Vol fans simply understand football, players, and offensive systems better than others,,, such as yourself. Sorry to be so blunt, but it's annoying how many idiots there are in this forum.

Hey MF jones, I understand football and offensive schemes...so keep your bluntness to your damn stupid ass self...There was a reason Ferguson was the backup to Worley once Peterman went down...also, Butch's system allows for different types of QB's, just look at those at Cincy...Collaros was the running QB and got replaced mid season by a more Pocket style QB...so shut ur MFJones mouth before you spout anymore stupidity towards me...sorry to be so blunt...

 

[hmanvolfan]

And the fact that Ferguson traveled to an away game when Dobbs did not? Look, it does not make any difference. They were essentially even all season. Whoever was "ahead" was not ahead by much. But there is certainly more evidence to support Ferguson being ahead than Dobbs.

Why didn't he play in the bammer game instead of Dobbs? Just wondering, I have no inside information.

 

[perico]

And the fact that Ferguson traveled to an away game when Dobbs did not? Look, it does not make any difference. They were essentially even all season. Whoever was "ahead" was not ahead by much. But there is certainly more evidence to support Ferguson being ahead than Dobbs.

You basically just repeated what Ive been saying. We don't even know the circumstances as to why Dobbs didn't travel that day. Everything is speculation at this point. The press doesn't know for sure is what I'm telling you. Only those directly in contact with Jones know for sure, and most won't give up their sources. I know that for a fact because I make my living that way as well.

I'm not a Dobbs fanboy or a Worley fanboy or a Ferguson fanboy or a Peterman fanboy. I'm pulling for the Vols.

 

[OrangeSquid]

Not sure where you're getting any of that as this thread isn't about any battle between the two. However, both Dobbs and Fergy traveled to Oregon.

Don't interrupt his flow Prof...or his salute
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lol: You're right I may have stepped out of line messing with anyone's flow. :loco:

You're correct Prof, my "flow" wasn't really gleaned from this thread or to state a battle between the two. It was just some stuff I picked up over several threads about the QBs. Was it Florida that Dobbs stayed home? Seems I read a thread where he didn't make a trip
and folks stated that should tell everyone something. I love reading these threads, some really good stuff!
Anyway, it's all good and another :salute: to you and Butchna! :thumbsup:

 

[joevol33]

It's amazingly funny how mostly grown men will go to a war of words over 2 teenage/ college freshman boys. Who cares who starts as long as its the one who gives the team the best chance to win!

 

[Catbone]

Hopefully we won't have to burn another redshirt.

 

[perico]

It's amazingly funny how mostly grown men will go to a war of words over 2 teenage/ college freshman boys. Who cares who starts as long as its the one who gives the team the best chance to win!

Exactly. I'm trying to get around the whole "well the other kid should really be the starter" cr*p that we seem to go through every time we have started a new QB over the last 12 years.

 

[therickbol]

Why didn't he play in the bammer game instead of Dobbs? Just wondering, I have no inside information.

It has been reported all over the place that Ferguson missed some practice and was wearing a walking boot the week of the Bama game. In fact, he is still wearing a walking boot and wrapping his lower leg during practice. Reports are that he is moving much better now though. Again, as has been stated, the coaches dont give out all of the information. Those are the facts we know. For whatever they are worth. Dobbs is our starting QB and looked calm and comfortable in a hostile environment. Hopefully he builds on that experience and plays great for the rest of the season.

 

[therickbol]

Exactly. I'm trying to get around the whole "well the other kid should really be the starter" cr*p that we seem to go through every time we have started a new QB over the last 12 years.

I agree with that sentiment completely. However, I do not really see many people claiming Ferguson should be starting. I see some people that are excited because Dobbs looked good and Ferguson and Dobbs have looked very comparable during practices. That means we have two very good freshman QB's. That is exciting.

 

[butchna]

You're correct Prof, my "flow" wasn't really gleaned from this thread or to state a battle between the two. It was just some stuff I picked up over several threads about the QBs. Was it Florida that Dobbs stayed home? Seems I read a thread where he didn't make a trip
and folks stated that should tell everyone something. I love reading these threads, some really good stuff!
Anyway, it's all good and another :salute: to you and Butchna! :thumbsup:

Save em Doc ...they'll be valuable someday
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[thebjd]

Holloway was pretty good

He was but not as good in my opinion

 

[perico]

I agree with that sentiment completely. However, I do not really see many people claiming Ferguson should be starting. I see some people that are excited because Dobbs looked good and Ferguson and Dobbs have looked very comparable during practices. That means we have two very good freshman QB's. That is exciting.

It is exciting.

Look at it this way...

People have seen Dobbs and liked what they saw, so they want to see what he can do. There's nothing wrong with that. Is it unfair? Maybe a tad, but competitive sports at this level aren't always fair. Dobbs was in the right place at the right time to have the opportunity and performed well enough to warrant a real look, regardless of who was seen as the first off the bench.

Coaches make decisions in these kinds of situations every day. For whatever reason, he put Dobbs in the game. Dobbs performed well, so Dobbs gets another shot.

What's he supposed to do? Make sure Riley plays to make sure everybody got an equal chance with bowl eligibility on the line? Of course not.

Dobbs performed well enough in a pressure situation so Jones feels comfortable starting him.

 

[EvanStalcup1990]

He was able to give us something that no QB has done since 2007. And for that I apperciate the young man's commitment to the Big Orange