Fulmer: Crompton, Stephens to split practice time

By Drew Edwards

Originally published 06:15 p.m., September 28, 2008
Updated 06:15 p.m., September 28, 2008

Tennessee has a quarterback battle on its hands.

UT coach Phillip Fulmer said Sunday evening that Jonathan Crompton and Nick Stephens will split practice reps with the first-team offense this week, and the player who is most consistent will start Saturday against Northern Illinois (TV: Pay-per-view, 7 p.m.).

Following Saturday's loss to Auburn, Crompton is 1-4 as UT's starting quarterback, including a 2006 start at Arkansas. On Saturday, Crompton was 8-for-23 for 67 yards, and the junior was 0-for-6 passing in the fourth quarter.

Stephens is 1-of-2 passing for 42 yards in his career. Both attempts came in the Vols' only win this season, a 35-3 victory in Neyland Stadium against UAB on Sept. 13.

More information to come online and in Monday's News Sentinel.

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