Who is tennessee volunteers quarterback

Heupel could have gone with Hooker there for any number of reasons. Maybe it was just part of the game plan. This trend is especially prevalent with highly-rated quarterback recruits. The results naturally vary. Something else worth noting — Tennessee has played at least three quarterbacks in five of the last 10 seasons. So, while right now, the grass may seem greener for Bailey elsewhere, recent history says he may still end up getting his shot to start some games.

Skip to content. First Alert Weather. First Alert Weather Maps. Vols Sports. Making A Difference. Eye on Education. Great Health Divide. Support Local Businesses. Contact Us. Meet the Team. Gray DC Bureau. Investigate TV. Volunteers football coach Josh Heupel had left open the starter issue the past five weeks after initially naming Joe Milton, a redshirt junior transfer from Michigan.

But an injury to Milton opened up the job to Hooker, a redshirt senior transfer from Virginia Tech. Hooker's performance in a rout of Missouri last weekend was enough for Heupel to finally be named the starter Monday before the Vols host South Carolina on Saturday.

Hooker's ball security helped sway his coach. He has thrown eight TD passes with no interceptions since taking over as the starter Sept. He's been really decisive with the football. That comes from him having his eyes in the right place.

In the rout of Missouri, Hooker completed 15 of 19 passes for yards and three touchdowns. He also ran 15 times for 80 yards and a TD as the Tennessee offense looked the closest yet to the fast-paced attack Heupel wants. Tennessee has averaged 44 points and Seeing things clearly allows you to get your body in the right spot. Hooker certainly has size at 6-foot-4 and pounds. He also is as a starter for Tennessee , Southeastern Conference after going as a starter at Virginia Tech in and He had 2, passing yards and 22 touchdowns for Virginia Tech and rushed times for 1, yards and 15 TDs.

He played well in the second half of the Pitt loss. He followed that up with a win over Tennessee Tech, throwing for yards and three TDs while running for another.