Tennessee’s quarterback Tyler Bray (8) throws to a receiver in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game as he is pressured by Georgia defensive end Garrison Smith (56) on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee offensive linesman Dallas Thomas (71) blocks. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)KNOXVILLE – Injured Tennessee quarterback Tyler Bray posted some information on his Twitter account Monday night that likely caused some excitement for Volunteers’ fans.
“Thumb is feeling a lot better,” wrote the sophomore, who is sidelined for up to six weeks after breaking his thumb against Georgia 17 days ago. “Thanks to volnation for all your support ill be back soon maybe sooner than everyone thinks…”
UT coach Derek Dooley rained on the parade after Tuesday morning’s practice, though.
“It’s going the same as we always thought,” Dooley said of Bray’s rehab. “I mean, it’s really hard to tell because he’s in a cast. Somebody said he tweeted something. He’s not a doctor, he’s a 19-year-old guy, for lack of a word I could use.”
Matt Simms started the last two games in Bray’s absence, but the Dooley decided after UT’s consecutive 31-point losses to top-ranked LSU and second-ranked Alabama to start true freshman Justin Worley on Saturday’s home game against 14th-ranked South Carolina.