Reports: Justin Worley doubtful to start against No. 4 Alabama
By Jason Hall
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Tennessee quarterback Justin Worley’s status remains uncertain for Saturday’s game against No. 4 Alabama. However, several media outlets and sources close to the program believe that the senior is doubtful to play.
Worley is still listed as the starting QB but we continue to hear that’s doubtful.
— Paul Fortenberry (@Volquest_Paul) October 25, 2014
Despite rumors, high ranking UT official told me Vols QB Justin Worley doesn’t have torn labrum. I don’t expect Worley to play v. Alabama — Jimmy Hyams (@JimmyHyams) October 24, 2014
Head coach Butch Jones said Thursday afternoon during his weekly appearance on Nashville’s 104.5 The Zone that he would need to further evaluate the senior’s injury status on Thursday and Friday.
#Vols out for warmups. Nate Peterman getting lots of work, as is Josh Dobbs. No sign of Worley.
— John Brice (@John_BriceVQ) October 25, 2014
Jones told the “3HL” radio program that sophomores Nathan Peterman and Joshua Dobbs could play against Alabama if Worley is forced to sit out.
Asked if Worley will start v. Bama, Butch Jones tells us they’ll know more later today and into tomorrow. — 3HL (@3HL1045) October 23, 2014
Butch Jones tells us that if Worley cannot go, they could play Peterman and Dobbs v. Bama. — 3HL (@3HL1045) October 23, 2014
A former freelance journalist from Nashville, Jason covers Tennessee, Vanderbilt and Kentucky
