If the choice is between Berry and Jones, I'm surprised so many have chosen Berry. Jones has a much better arm. Va Tech and a few other schools recruited him as a QB.

Posted by Cherokee on April 16, 2008 at 8:36 a.m. (Suggest removal)

What is up with these stupid polls? They are meaningless. If the question was something about which the fans opinions' might actually matter, I could understand it.

Posted by threehundredbowler on April 16, 2008 at 8:51 a.m. (Suggest removal)

It is a fun thing Cherokee.Partake or leave it alone.You do not have to be so negative like a lot of others.If you don't like it,just fast forward to something else.

Posted by 55Vol on April 16, 2008 at 9:06 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Another.....McNeil played small enough in the SECCG to play QB.

Posted by juicetke on April 16, 2008 at 9:16 a.m. (Suggest removal)

What a stupid poll. Did I miss something? Is there a controversy? What about: Who's the best sports writer at the Sentinel? I bet "Another Writer" would win that.

Posted by Sheepscape on April 16, 2008 at 9:43 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Hmmm. Nothing new here actually guys...we've been asking this question as a fan base since Casey Clausen graduated. Ainge or Shaeffer, Ainge or R. Clausen...last couple of years its been very vocal Ainge supporters vs equally rabid Crompton fans.

I pull for whoever is in there.

Posted by pdhuff on April 16, 2008 at 9:47 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I voted for Dupree.

TDTN told me he could sling a fritter crumb.

Posted by Volfan1 on April 16, 2008 at 10:01 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Hmmm. I voted another player, and would prefer Peyton Manning. If he can't then Tee Martin will do just fine. :-)

Posted by drwfocus on April 16, 2008 at 10:27 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Every time I get so POed that I swear I am not coming back to this web site responses like the ones here keep me coming back - truly witty and funny. BTW I have been preaching Nick Stevens at QB for two years, evidently the coaches don't give a dern (new cowboy slang to replace dang).

Posted by drwfocus on April 16, 2008 at 10:40 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Sorry: it is spelled Stephens

Posted by orangebloodgmc on April 16, 2008 at 10:40 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Peyton Manning or Ryan Leaf? I don't know, the experts are saying its really about a toss-up as to which should be drafted first.

Posted by Vols1998 on April 16, 2008 at 11:48 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Crompton is the man! he has the skills...let him settle in with DC's new system and he'll do UT proud.

Go Vols!

Posted by wagee12 on April 16, 2008 at 11:55 a.m. (Suggest removal)

You Crompton voters will get what you want. Good Luck, you're gonna need it.

Posted by hcjournals on April 16, 2008 at 1:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Nothing would make me happier than seeing Crompton step in and be great. If he does, we are contenders for the whole thing. Because he has been in the backup role, we don't really know how good he is. If he has Peyton's work ethic or adopts it, we will be fine. I wish I we could get an honest evaluation of his skill set..........

Posted by Phowell23 on April 16, 2008 at 1:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Since we have a senior RB and several skilled RB's in reserve our main focus should be to find a QB who doesn't throw interceptions but can move the ball some when needed.

From what I hear from practice that would be Nick Stephens who has yet to throw an interception yet. Our running game should be our focus this year not finding a QB who needs to make plays happen when there aren't any.

I'll like to give Crompton a chance but if he continues to throw INT's in games we need to put the ball in hands of a QB who isn't going to turn it over.

Posted by Hacksaw57 on April 16, 2008 at 1:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)

T MARTIN OR PEYTON MANNING

Posted by utchris2003 on April 16, 2008 at 1:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Jim bob Cooter

Posted by Alumni_06 on April 16, 2008 at 1:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)

seriously? full time, Crompton no doubt, it would not be wise to put anyone else back there full time with the limited amount of snaps they have had, so all you little high school boys posting on here, this is not fantasy football.....

Posted by volroadwarrior on April 16, 2008 at 1:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Fire Fulmer. He won't listen to our votes.

Posted by Basketball_Jones on April 16, 2008 at 1:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Does it really matter? None of these guys have played any type of significant role since they been on campus. Crompton played a little last year but has yet to show anything. This is the biggest ???? since Peyton rolled out. Hopefully we'll get the same results

Posted by pdhuff on April 16, 2008 at 2:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)

All is well. Gen Fritter has decreed Phil will lead us to the Grail, stay the course.

Hope we don't awaken the West Coast Bear and make Ruck Nuehiesel the toast of the coast......

Posted by drone on April 16, 2008 at 2:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Well let's see. The last TN national championship winning QB didn't have an accurate arm but could run. Ummm - seems like most of the recent NC winners had a QB that could run when necessary. So I vote for whichever one can run when his world is crumbling down around him.

Posted by invisiblekid on April 16, 2008 at 2:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I'm going to say the starting QB.

Posted by General_Watermelon on April 16, 2008 at 3:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)

UCLA is a PAC10 Wus. There's some material for your Bruin Boards. Booya.

Posted by fifet on April 16, 2008 at 3:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)

How about some of the old Gator QBs that could not make it in the NFL.

Posted by FWBVol on April 16, 2008 at 3:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)

McFly don't you have to find a running back?

drone, what do you mean Martin didn't have an accurate arm? Are you talking about the quarterback that set an NCAA record of 23 consecutive in a game in the 1998 South Carolina? Granted, Martin's 55 percent completion average pales in comparison next to Peyton, Ainge, Casey Clausen and others, but it wasn't as if he hit 30 perecent of his passes. I'll take a mobile quarterback that creates problems for a defense with his legs and completes a smaller percentage of his passes and wins over the high percentage guy that has doesn't.

Posted by drone on April 16, 2008 at 4:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)

FWBVol - My point exactly.

Posted by andy112382 on April 16, 2008 at 4:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)

how about a formation with Crompton at QB with Jones and Berry in the backfield, they'd have no idea who to double up on.

Posted by hmhawk on April 16, 2008 at 6:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)

mcbrim1998-see you're still checking out your favorite teams site.Go ahead and come out of the closet.You know deep in your heart you are a Vol.Say it-GO VOLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by leedsvol2007 on April 16, 2008 at 7:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)

The question is not fully phrased. Crompton as the regular with packages for Jones & Berry.

Tee Martin was special because the more pressure there was in a game situation the better he played.
And he had a big arm that could get the ball downfield. But despite that great game against Carolina you could not characterize him as a very accurate passer.

But like Bobby Scott earlier when it came to crunch time he could get you in the end zone.

If Crompton is like Tee we will be well served.

Posted by IBleedOrange444 on April 16, 2008 at 7:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)

What the heck's with all the "fritter" talk? What is a fritter??????

Posted by ggriggs939 on April 16, 2008 at 7:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Yhis is just another stupid ploy by the local media to generate controversy. The guy who should be under center is the player whom the coaches determine to be the best qualified.
Crap like this is what causes the criticism of the Tennessee program. I wish Hamilton had the balls to deny them access to the campus.

Posted by IPOrange on April 16, 2008 at 8:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)

IBleed - here ya go.....

fritter - a small cake of batter, sometimes containing corn, fruit, clams, or some other ingredient, fried in deep fat or sautéed.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/misbehav...

Posted by IPOrange on April 16, 2008 at 8:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Or if apples aren't your cup of tea.....

http://www.fotosearch.com/photos-imag...

So many choices, so little time.

Posted by IBleedOrange444 on April 16, 2008 at 8:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I thought that it had some other non-literal meaning.

Posted by IPOrange on April 16, 2008 at 8:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Some on these boards occasionally use it as another insult to CPF, referring to his purported fondness for donuts, etc.

Personally, I think that's tasteless (the insults, not the fritters).

Posted by nicksjuzunk on April 16, 2008 at 9:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I voted for John Adams.

a. He can fire up the crowd

b. You can't nail him no matter how low he goes

c. He could display his extensive knowledge of the game

d. I'd love to see Coach Fulmer make him run laps

Posted by knoxsingle on April 16, 2008 at 10:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I'll do McNeil a favor and vote for Jessica Biel to be under center.

Posted by Colliervol on April 16, 2008 at 11:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Bamacheats, that would be the same people down in Florida that named their child YourHighness.

Who do I want under center? That's easy. The one that can do the job. And who that would be? Certainly nobody on this site (poster or writer) has a clue. Next subject.

I do like knoxsingle's suggestion though.

Posted by Volfan1 on April 16, 2008 at 11:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)

hmhawk,
Thanks for the reminder to our newest member of the Vol Nation!

leedsvol,
You are right. I'm a Bobby Scott fan anyway.

Posted by budrhon on April 16, 2008 at 11:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Vols are predicted to go 6-6, Fulmer will be on the Hot Seat. Everyone will blame the new QB not being experienced, the new OC not ready for the primetime of the SEC. Just go with Crompton, but I believe someone else will surpass him before it's all said and done.

Posted by jovi on April 17, 2008 at 12:25 a.m. (Suggest removal)

The vols are going to kick @ss this year nomatter who the QB is. Go VOLS!!GONA ROCK OUT WITH ARE JOCKS OUT. GO VOLS!!!PARTY TIME!! More polls with or without girls!! Its all good in the hood. Hang out with are names out. VOLS!!!

Posted by sjt18 on April 17, 2008 at 3:15 a.m. (Suggest removal)

budhron, Who is predicting UT to go 6-6?

drwfocus, earlier in spring practice, a poster on another board said that Stephens had earned a nickname- "Pick Nick". He was throwing alot of INT's.

If I'm not mistaken he's had some INT's in the scrimmages in spite of going mostly against the 2nd and 3rd string D's.

Posted by Cherokee on April 17, 2008 at 8:03 a.m. (Suggest removal)

threehundredbowler, I could also choose to voice my opinion on it, just like you did on my comment. Using your logic, you should have said nothing about my post.

Posted by johnlg00 on April 17, 2008 at 8:25 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I loved Tee Martin as a QB, but I have to go along with those who called him less than perfectly accurate. In his defense, he did throw the ball down-field a lot. I actually attended the game at SC where he set the completion record. What I mostly remember was that the receivers made several unbelievable catches, stretching and diving in all directions. Generally speaking, Tee could get the ball out there but it was up to the receivers to go get it. He rarely hit them right on the hands or on the numbers. That's why he didn't make it in the NFL, IMHO.

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