Crompton to Start Against Vanderbilt

Holly, I believe this means your Nicky is free for the weekend...

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Why?

by rblakeh on Nov 16, 2008 7:30 PM EST reply actions

This is some sort of sick joke, right?

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by lawvol98 on Nov 16, 2008 7:30 PM EST reply actions

If I could only embed in the comments...

I’d embed this.

by David Hooper on Nov 16, 2008 7:34 PM EST reply actions

Fulmer is really getting his revenge for getting fired isn't he...bittersweet

by dabraves on Nov 16, 2008 8:30 PM EST reply actions

Congrats to Vandy

Looks like they’ll finish with a winning record in the SEC.

by wvvol on Nov 16, 2008 8:51 PM EST reply actions

I have no idea, either

But let’s not get too ugly, kay?

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 16, 2008 11:10 PM EST reply actions

Us or UT?

I’ll cheer for whoever. I’ve got nothing against the guy.

by rblakeh on Nov 17, 2008 12:43 AM EST up reply actions

Heh

Us. But both would be nice.

Go Vols!

by Joel Hollingsworth on Nov 17, 2008 6:13 AM EST up reply actions

Nicky-Steve's a little young for me

by about ten years. But thanks. I guess.

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I will give my shirt for Tennessee today.

by Holly Anderson on Nov 17, 2008 4:18 PM EST reply actions

All in good fun.

I couldn’t think of anybody else to tease on such short notice. It’s not like I was anticipating this move.

by David Hooper on Nov 17, 2008 4:30 PM EST up reply actions

Crompton will look much better with Brian Kelly guiding the reins

….okay, not really. But I had to write that once just to see if it looks normal. (hint: it doesn’t)

by Chris Pendley on Nov 17, 2008 7:12 PM EST up reply actions

Well, the honest truth is that we don't know the whole story.

At one point in time, Cutcliffe thought Crompton was ready to go and prime to be a fantastic starter this year. He also did very well in relief duty prior to this season. Was the complexity of the Clawfense terminology too much? Was he overthinking? A bad girlfriend breakup?

All we know is that he had a horrible season. It’s entirely possible that a new coaching staff would find Crompton to be the best option, and they may indeed be correct. That’s one thing we’ll at least have to be ready for, just in case.

by David Hooper on Nov 17, 2008 8:14 PM EST up reply actions

I'll stomach my hate when that time comes

In the meantime, I think it’s pretty clear that the current staff has no idea how to get Crompton to …well, do many things, not the least of which is stare down his primary receiver before the snap. Maybe that’s why he keeps on aiming for the sideline fans; he looks away for a split second and thinks his WR metamorphosed into a fan.

Also, I think Cutcliffe’s method of teaching QBs is vastly different than Clawson’s; that would explain the regression (as well as Crompton’s limited success last season), and Cutcliffe was a better trainer than Clawson.

(Side note: if Clawson isn’t kept on and he has a parting press conference where he removes his Tennessee shirt to reveal a giant bulldog – or gator, I don’t care which – that might be the highlight of the season. It’d explain a lot, too.)

by Chris Pendley on Nov 17, 2008 8:40 PM EST up reply actions

Wow.

That Clawson image. Just, wow.

by David Hooper on Nov 17, 2008 8:49 PM EST up reply actions

Admit it.

2008 would make a lot more sense, wouldn’t it?

by Chris Pendley on Nov 17, 2008 9:10 PM EST up reply actions

I doubt Clawson is responsible

for the Mountain Moron. I can’t imagine Clawson has taught MM to overthrow receivers by 10 yards. No way do I believe Dave Clawson said, “Jonny, just throw the ball in the ground about 5 yards short of anyone wearing out colors.” I ain’t afraid to say it, Crompton sucks as college quarterback. I need to look at some video to see how he held the clipboard last year, but I wouldn’t be surprised if he screwed that up, too. And shave that d@mn beard. Whatareyou? Bahamian?

Sorry got caught up in the moment there.

by wvvol on Nov 17, 2008 9:18 PM EST up reply actions