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Worley status still uncertain Jones said Thursday night
There’s been a lot of speculation this week about the status of Justin Worley and whether he’ll be ready to go on Saturday. Butch Jones addressed his quarterback situation Thursday night on a Nashville radio appearance. “We will know a little bit more tonight and into tomorrow,” Jones said. “He has taken some shots. I believe it…
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Despite pressure, Worley ranks well among SEC QBs on third down
Justin Worley has taken a lot of heat this season, both literally and figuratively. Behind a young and inexperienced offensive line, the senior quarterback has been sacked 17 times so far this year. He’s been hurried or knocked down on numerous other occasions. That’s why the following chart is somewhat surprising. According to these numbers…
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Vols have only six seniors in the current two-deep
We’ve heard a lot of talk this year about the astounding number of true freshmen who have been forced to play early and often for Team #118. Another important factor to consider when gauging a team’s youth and experience is the contribution and leadership provided by its senior class. And how many of those players had the benefit of a redshirt…
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Worley among nation’s most-sacked quarterbacks
When I saw John Adam’s latest headline, “UT needs to give Worley a week off,” I assumed it was just “Adams being Adams” by writing some snarky column about Justin Worley‘s less-than-perfect performance on Saturday when he threw two crucial interceptions and fumbled after failing to read a Florida blitz. Against my better judgment, I clicked on it.…
