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Title: Hurt: QB race far from over Post by: pmull on July 23, 2011, 07:20:56 AM The University of Alabama football season begins exactly six weeks from today.
From listening to Nick Saban on Friday, it seems like that, instead of marking the end of a battle for the Crimson Tide's starting quarterback job, might just be the beginning. Sophomore A.J. McCarron and redshirt freshman Phillip Sims vied for the position as Greg McElroy's successor through the spring, and figure to do so through August as well. Technically, one or the other will have to take the first snap of the Crimson Tide's season against Kent State on Sept. 3, but Saban told the crowd at SEC Media Days that the race probably won't be over at that point. http://alabama.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1243263 Title: Re: Hurt: QB race far from over Post by: Terrie1959 on July 23, 2011, 08:30:20 AM Gotta love CNS. He's making it clear that the QB's are going to have to work HARD all season, not just right now. :)
Title: Re: Hurt: QB race far from over Post by: pmull on July 23, 2011, 08:36:10 AM Competition at every position makes players better. Anyone who has ever played sports know you work harder when someone is about to take your starting position away. It is a great problem to have.
Title: Re: Hurt: QB race far from over Post by: hscoach on July 23, 2011, 09:38:29 AM In my opinion, as far as talent they are pretty equal. The difference will be which QB will make fewest mistake or the best decisions.
Title: Re: Hurt: QB race far from over Post by: Coach Hank Crisp on July 23, 2011, 09:56:17 AM CNS could end up playing both guys all season.
8) Title: Re: Hurt: QB race far from over Post by: pmull on July 23, 2011, 03:26:44 PM In my opinion, as far as talent they are pretty equal. The difference will be which QB will make fewest mistake or the best decisions. I agree with hscoach that their talent is pretty equal. I like Sims becuase I think he will make better decisions and protect the ball. McCarron has happy feet in the pocket and throws too many balls up for grabs. Title: Re: Hurt: QB race far from over Post by: Jamos on July 23, 2011, 04:58:45 PM In my opinion, as far as talent they are pretty equal. The difference will be which QB will make fewest mistake or the best decisions. I agree with hscoach that their talent is pretty equal. I like Sims becuase I think he will make better decisions and protect the ball. McCarron has happy feet in the pocket and throws too many balls up for grabs. From what I've seen of the two in scrimmages, I totally agree with you. In the scimmage before the ADay game, McCarron seemed to run backwards when he was pressured in the pocket as Sims seemed to find a way to get some positive yardage when he was pressured. Title: Re: Hurt: QB race far from over Post by: BAMAWV on July 23, 2011, 10:37:38 PM In my opinion, as far as talent they are pretty equal. The difference will be which QB will make fewest mistake or the best decisions. I agree with hscoach that their talent is pretty equal. I like Sims becuase I think he will make better decisions and protect the ball. McCarron has happy feet in the pocket and throws too many balls up for grabs. From what I've seen of the two in scrimmages, I totally agree with you. In the scimmage before the ADay game, McCarron seemed to run backwards when he was pressured in the pocket as Sims seemed to find a way to get some positive yardage when he was pressured. |