Fulmer names Crompton starting QB

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11/10/2006 - Knoxville, TN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Tennessee head coach Phil Fulmer said Thursday that redshirt freshman quarterback Jonathan Crompton will start on Saturday against Arkansas.

Crompton replaced starter Eric Ainge, who aggravated an ankle injury, in last Saturday's loss to LSU and threw for 183 yards with two touchdown passes.

"It's important that he doesn't make mistakes; those are the things that will get you beat," Fulmer said. "He's a young guy and he's certainly going to compete, as we saw last week."

The contest is crucial for No. 11 Arkansas (8-1, 5-0 SEC), which must remain unbeaten in league play to maintain its potential slot in the conference title game. Fifth-ranked Auburn is 5-1 in SEC play and hosts Georgia on Saturday afternoon.

No. 13 Tennessee is currently 7-2 overall (3-2 SEC), including the heartbreaking loss to LSU last weekend. Fulmer and the Vols, though, can still finish strong and compete in a solid January bowl game. It appears that the young Crompton will be a major factor in the final three regular-season games, as the timetable for Ainge's return is uncertain.

"He is a pretty cool customer," said Fulmer of Crompton. "I was amazed at his confidence in the last game, although this will be a bigger test for him in a hostile environment."

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