QB battle in '09.

TheCrimson6512

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I didn't know whether to put this on the football or recruiting forum so move it if its not in the right spot. We all know that JPW is gonna probably get the start in '08 (I think McElwain will work his magic and he'll have a great year) but after he graduates do you think Star Jackson is the QB of the future? A lot of people on BOL are putting their hopes on A.J. McCarron, but I think that Star is the future face of this program. You can never rule out Fanuzzi either and B. Smelley will get a shot at QB and from what i've seen he's pretty good. So how do you think that QB situation might shake out?
 

LCN

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I've no idea and would not be surprised if we see multiple QB's in '09 . I just hope we get quality play out of whoever is on the field as I expect QB play to be the decisive factor between possibly a Peach or Cotton Bowl type invite . Where's Nostradamus when he's actually needed . :rolleye2:
 

Bamaball2001

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I have been out of town so I must have missed it but I didn't hear that McCarron committed much less signed a loi. Last thing I heard was that he was very interested because of the new OC.

:BigA: RTR!
 

RedStar

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Yeah when did A.J. commit? Did I miss something? Right now Charlie Higgenbotham has a better shot at starting at QB over A.J. next year since he is at least on the team.
 

LCN

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AJ is coming to Bama and he's consistently said as much for over a year . I shouldn't post this but , it would not be inaccurate to consider or lable AJ as a "private commitment" to the Tide . JOMO but , I consider McCarron to be the surest "lock" we've had since Tim & Simeon .
 

Bamabuzzard

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AJ is coming to Bama and he's consistently said as much for over a year . I shouldn't post this but , it would not be inaccurate to consider or lable AJ as a "private commitment" to the Tide . JOMO but , I consider McCarron to be the surest "lock" we've had since Tim & Simeon .

I'm not going to be a "show me a link" cop but has he actually made statements that definite? I haven't read them but I'll be honest I haven't followed him much either.
 

LCN

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I'm not going to be a "show me a link" cop but has he actually made statements that definite? I haven't read them but I'll be honest I haven't followed him much either.

I don't know that I could find one as I haven't really had to read about it . He decided to hold the announcement just a tad longer so more coaches will come to his Spring practices and take a closer look at his mates . :)
 

Tide & Titans

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I would bet my house that G Mc will not be the starter in 2009 unless we have 2 injuries and an academic loss or 2 at QB.
I just don't get why people have shown absolutely no confidence in McElroy the whole time he's been on campus. The guy backed up Chase Daniel in one of the highest ranked HS teams in the country for two years. He then had one year to start and had better stats than Daniel had in either year (4,636yds, 56tds, and 9int's). Those aren't ACA, Chris/Brad Smelley stats in 1-A Alabama HS football or whatever division they're in. They are Texas 6-A and he was also Mr. Football for the entire state. In his only opportunity he's ever been given at Alabama he went 8-9, 89yds & a TD. If he had gone to Texas Tech he probably would have already been lighting it up, but instead he's at Bama and nobody's giving him a chance. Has anyone seen anything in practice to tell them he just can't cut it or are people just getting sick of giving 6'2 200lb white QB's a chance after experiencing the mediocrity of TW, BC and JPW?
 

Bama Ben

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AJ is coming to Bama and he's consistently said as much for over a year . I shouldn't post this but , it would not be inaccurate to consider or lable AJ as a "private commitment" to the Tide . JOMO but , I consider McCarron to be the surest "lock" we've had since Tim & Simeon .
That is not what his coach is saying privately to family members. I hope it is true but that is not what the coach is saying.
 

NYBamaFan

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JMHO, but if McElroy had the "_____" (fill in the blank with your criteria) to play at this level, he would have seen the field this past season. How many times did we hear that JPW gave us the best chance to win, and that if there was a better QB, he'd be playing? We heard this even after some of JPW's worst games.

Seriously, gotta give Star the edge. Then again, I don't know what I don't know, if you know what I mean... :wink:
 

Sellers

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I doubt AJ M comes to Bama with Star signing. Also with the liklihood of Ryan P. at LSU being dismissed from the team LSU probably will have a better shot at him than us.
AJ may or may not come to Bama, but I can almost gurantee you RP of lsu has at least a few more bridges to burn before he is not the starter at lsu.
 

drjamesm

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JMHO, but if McElroy had the "_____" (fill in the blank with your criteria) to play at this level, he would have seen the field this past season. How many times did we hear that JPW gave us the best chance to win, and that if there was a better QB, he'd be playing? We heard this even after some of JPW's worst games.

Seriously, gotta give Star the edge. Then again, I don't know what I don't know, if you know what I mean... :wink:
G Mc is a great kid,as was Jimmy Barnes,but the reports I heard from practice last year was he had never showed the staff last year he was a legit option to spell a faltering JPW.IMO,he was a fall back guy from the start when exHCMS in his own mind thought Tebow would commit to Bama.N Fanuzzi was much more thought of by the staff than even the Marve kid from the start, which is a huge difference.Therefore,I have my doubts that G Mc will be able to move ahead of NF,or SJ.In fact,the Smelly kid may move past him.
 

drjamesm

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AJ may or may not come to Bama, but I can almost gurantee you RP of lsu has at least a few more bridges to burn before he is not the starter at lsu.
I don;'t know what Bamabuzzard has ben drinking,but my reports from Mobile all say the Mc kid is Bama's to lose.
 

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