🏈 Comparison of Alabama QBs Debuts

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Jake Coker
Opponent: Wisconsin
Date: Sept. 5, 2015
Venue: AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas
Passing: 15 of 21 for 213 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions
Outcome: Alabama 35, Wisconsin 17

Blake Sims
Opponent: West Virginia
Date: Aug. 30, 2014
Venue: Georgia Dome in Atlanta
Passing: 24 of 33 for 250 yards with no touchdowns and one interception
Outcome: Alabama 33, West Virginia 23

AJ McCarron
Opponent: Kent State
Date: Sept. 3, 2011
Venue: Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa
Passing: 14 of 23 for 226 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions
Outcome: Alabama 48, Kent State 7

Greg McElroy
Opponent: Virginia Tech
Date: Sept. 5, 2009
Venue: Georgia Dome in Atlanta
Passing: 15 of 30 for 230 yards with one touchdown and one interception
Outcome: Alabama 34, Virginia Tech 24

John Parker Wilson
Opponent: Hawaii
Date: Sept. 2, 2006
Venue: Bryant-Denny Stadium
Passing: 16 of 29 for 253 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions
Outcome: Alabama 25, Hawaii 17

– Compiled by Tommy Deas

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[UAgrad93]

I think Jake held his own. A little late on the deep throws and then held it too long on the sacks. We really got spoiled quick last season because Blake was able to avoid those sacks with his feet.

 

[TheChief]

@uagrad93 It seemed like one of the sacks he got a little blind-sided. One he couldn't outrun; Blake could have. Held one too long. Pocket collapsed on one (wouldn't say that was his fault). I'm remembering four TFL. Blake had a couple in the opening game last year as well though (if memory serves - heck, I don't know - he was sacked last year some though). Looking at the comparisons of first games, just statistically, Jake looks like he did pretty well. I love the part about no interceptions. He's not perfect, but I don't remember any qb being perfect (Joe Montana in the Super Bowl when he didn't even get dirty, maybe).

I think if and when the job is his and his alone, he'll do even better. I guess we'll see.

I thought, with the Tide defense touted as being so good this season, Coker might not throw nearly as many passes as Blake did last season. For instance, in the Auburn game and the Ohio State game Bama had to keep trying to outscore the other team. Our offense might have to go full throttle this season against faster teams, though.

I agree though; I thought Jake held his own.

 

[russb8903]

Yeah a couple of the sacks had nothing to do with him holding it too long or anything. No one can do anything about someone coming unblocked. Cam Rob and the rest of the line had a few bonehead plays yesterday

 

[OldPlayer]

He didn't get sacked 10 times like Hackenberg at Penn State.

 

[hughMyronCuz]

It's clear that defenses know that Cam Rob struggles with the speed rush. None of that has anything to do with Jake.... Just think of it like this, if he makes those 2 easy deep ball passes he looks like a veteran, top tier QB. He will continue to grow and improve. When he gets comfortable and stops twitching in the pocket he will be a force.

 

[bcracker]

He didn't get sacked 10 times like Hackenberg at Penn State.

By Temple, nonetheless!

 

[bcracker]

It's clear that defenses know that Cam Rob struggles with the speed rush. None of that has anything to do with Jake.... Just think of it like this, if he makes those 2 easy deep ball passes he looks like a veteran, top tier QB. He will continue to grow and improve. When he gets comfortable and stops twitching in the pocket he will be a force.

Did you see Kiffin after the second deep miss? He had a royal fit.