"Saban not ready to name starting QB"

[WALL-E]

Saban not ready to name starting QB

By Alex Scarborough
Published August 25, 2014, 03:02:26 PM

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- Alabama coach Nick Saban isn't ready to determine who his starting quarterback will be when the second-ranked Crimson Tide open their season against West Virginia on Saturday. In fact, he said he isn't in a position to say whether Blake Sims and Jake Coker will both see the field in Atlanta. "We're going to continue to rep both guys," Saban said Monday. "We feel like both guys have done a good job. Obviously someone has to start the game, so we'll make that decision sometime this week. Read more...

[Chechem]

"Whatever pitcher starts the game isn't necessarily going to pitch nine innings," Saban said.

 

We wait for months for football, and CNS gives us a baseball metaphor.

[Crimson Phoenix]

It's an awkward situation.

I am thinking (duh) that if any newer player gets ranked above Sims as the starting quarterback.....he will have to prove it first on the field with fans watching just like McCarron proved during the first game or so that he was the better quarterback.

My prediction is that Sims will start....   

[BAMADCHAMPSHIPS]

"Whatever pitcher starts the game isn't necessarily going to pitch nine innings," Saban said.

 

We wait for months for football, and CNS gives us a baseball metaphor.

He must be eyeing the Braves manager position for next season! It was a great run while it lasted folks!

[Crimson Phoenix]

"Whatever pitcher starts the game isn't necessarily going to pitch nine innings," Saban said.

 

We wait for months for football, and CNS gives us a baseball metaphor.

He must be eyeing the Braves manager position for next season! It was a great run while it lasted folks!

   An e-credit to you both!  My first awards.

[2Stater]

"Whatever pitcher starts the game isn't necessarily going to pitch nine innings," Saban said.

That just tells me that they will both play. I know that some people think that 2 QB's = none, but we might just have a legitimate 2 headed monster. I guess we'll find out Saturday. 

[XBAMA]

Re: "Saban not ready to name starting QB"

sure he is , he just isn't ready to share it with the rest of the world  

[bamaphil]

Was anybody in Bryant-Denny for UCLA in 2001, when after a year of speculation Tyler Watts AND Andrew Zow were both announced as the starter five minutes before kickoff?

[Chechem]

Was anybody in Bryant-Denny for UCLA in 2001, when after a year of speculation Tyler Watts AND Andrew Zow were both announced as the starter five minutes before kickoff?

Hopefully Sims and Coker are a step above those two.   
No, wasn't there.  But I'll bet Jamos was!

[2Stater]

Was anybody in Bryant-Denny for UCLA in 2001, when after a year of speculation Tyler Watts AND Andrew Zow were both announced as the starter five minutes before kickoff?

Hopefully Sims and Coker are a step above those two.   
No, wasn't there.  But I'll bet Jamos was!

I was there. 

We lost. 

[bamaphil]

Was anybody in Bryant-Denny for UCLA in 2001, when after a year of speculation Tyler Watts AND Andrew Zow were both announced as the starter five minutes before kickoff?

Hopefully Sims and Coker are a step above those two.   
No, wasn't there.  But I'll bet Jamos was!

I was there. 

We lost. 

I was there too.  I think Sims and Coker are probably a little better, and I know we have much, much better talent surrounding them. 

Actually I think Watts would have done just fine if he'd had better players around him. 

[Catch Prothro]

Was anybody in Bryant-Denny for UCLA in 2001, when after a year of speculation Tyler Watts AND Andrew Zow were both announced as the starter five minutes before kickoff?

I was there.

[hscoach]

It is actually pretty smart not naming the starting QB.  West V now has to prepare for two different types of QB.  One is a running threat while the other seems to be a pocket passer.  They have to look at the limited film of Sims from last year and then have to search thru FSU video to get thing son Coker.

[2Stater]

It is actually pretty smart not naming the starting QB.  West V now has to prepare for two different types of QB.  One is a running threat while the other seems to be a pocket passer.  They have to look at the limited film of Sims from last year and then have to search thru FSU video to get thing son Coker.

Quite true. That's why I have referenced the 2 headed monster. It would be a nightmare for teams to prepare for.

[Chechem]

It is actually pretty smart not naming the starting QB.  West V now has to prepare for two different types of QB.  One is a running threat while the other seems to be a pocket passer.  They have to look at the limited film of Sims from last year and then have to search thru FSU video to get thing son Coker.

Quite true. That's why I have referenced the 2 headed monster. It would be a nightmare for teams to prepare for.

On the other hand, they could just all-out blitz like VT did last year.  That's always a good strategy against a young or inexperienced QB.

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