BREAKING AJ McCarron named Stallions Head Coach

[cdub55]

I wasn't aware that he was sort of toxic in that sense during the draft or during his short NFL career, but I could certainly see it.

I don´t know AJ personally but have watched him over the years as we all have. I also got to spend time on the field and see him up close and personal at practices during his time at Alabama and saw how he carried himself and even heard some things come out of his mouth I can´t post here nor would he want me posting on the internet. I say all that to say, AJ is a confident guy and has the proclivity to push the boundaries towards what would be considered cocky. He says his mind and doesn´t care if it hurts your feelings and part of that is what made him great and it also has caused him some of the problems he has had. It is a double edged sword but I think he will eventually grow out of it as he gets older and wiser and starts to realize that the world´s a big place and life can humble you.

 

[JDCrimson]

I wasn't aware that he was sort of toxic in that sense during the draft or during his short NFL career, but I could certainly see it.

He didnt handle his combine interviews and PR in the most humble manner. He didnt test during the combine. All in all made some poor decisions that set him back from future team leader imo.

 

[Redfish Hunter]

I wasn't aware that he was sort of toxic in that sense during the draft or during his short NFL career, but I could certainly see it.

I don't know anything about toxic. I do know that he helped coach a baseball team out at Westside park here in Mobile and their practice field use to be right next to the one my son practiced on and he was as nice as he could possibly be and would throw the football before and after practice or in breaks with any of the kids that wanted to and they loved him so...

 

[CrimsonBloodn62]

I didn’t read or hear anything AJ said about CKD, but I wish him nothing but success in his coaching career. He helped bring Bama a lot of great memories and championships.

 

[dtgreg]

I Just simply think AJ deserves more credit and more mention than he gets.

We were just so good, SO GOOD! on Defense. Coach Saban was much like Stallings. Why take a chance on losing a game if you could just play it safe and let the defense and running game win? We would have beaten LSU like a drum if he had tacken the handcuffs off AJ in the Tuscaloosa game. He didn't make the same mistake in the Championship rematch.

I understand that he was being protective of a young QB, as well. What if he puts the game in AJ's hands and he makes a mistake and loses the game? Small but real chance. AJ maybe gets crucified, loses his confidence. Team loses confidence that Saban believes they're tough enough. Saban never forgives himself. Just so many bad things to risk.

Until you lose 9-6.

 

[BamaMoon]

I wasn't aware that he was sort of toxic in that sense during the draft or during his short NFL career, but I could certainly see it.

I remember some talk about it after the interview process. I found this article, which speaks to it.

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2060379-why-bengals-aj-mccarron-was-the-most-overlooked-prospect-of-2014-nfl-draft

 

[Windsortide]

We were just so good, SO GOOD! on Defense. Coach Saban was much like Stallings. Why take a chance on losing a game if you could just play it safe and let the defense and running game win? We would have beaten LSU like a drum if he had tacken the handcuffs off AJ in the Tuscaloosa game. He didn't make the same mistake in the Championship rematch.

I understand that he was being protective of a young QB, as well. What if he puts the game in AJ's hands and he makes a mistake and loses the game? Small but real chance. AJ maybe gets crucified, loses his confidence. Team loses confidence that Saban believes they're tough enough. Saban never forgives himself. Just so many bad things to risk.

Until you lose 9-6.

AJ really grew with experience. By the team they got to ND in Miami the offense had expanded nicely.