In a perfect world Hamilton and Evans will share time inside and Evans will also play outside. I kind of envision him in that Reggie Ragland/Dont'a Hightower role where he can put his hands in the dirt and rush the edge. There is no question that when we play more athletic/read option QBs Evans needs to be the spy, period. With him as the spy against Watson it was a completely different game against Clemson.
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In a perfect world Hamilton and Evans will share time inside and Evans will also play outside. I kind of envision him in that Reggie Ragland/Dont'a Hightower role where he can put his hands in the dirt and rush the edge. There is no question that when we play more athletic/read option QBs Evans needs to be the spy, period. With him as the spy against Watson it was a completely different game against Clemson.
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TUSCALOOSA — A starter since his freshman season, Alabama junior punter JK Scott has done a lot of growing as he enters his third preseason camp.
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Davis is some type of grown man. That's ridiculous.
I'm assuming he played OT in high school... Anyone know if he did well? His height/weight combo seems like a high draft pick OT prospect. Not much fat on him either so if he can move he's in business.
I know there's a long way from looking the part and playing the part, but at that size he's got a big time head start. And last year we saw how big of an impact batted balls can have... He's going to knock down a ton of them in 4 years.
Still looking for pictures of Jamar King. They got him listed at 6'4 290lbs which is slightly taller than Jon Allen. Really need him to play his way into the rotation this fall... 2 years of JUCO experience and strength training should be helpful. We'll see
I'm assuming he played OT in high school... Anyone know if he did well? His height/weight combo seems like a high draft pick OT prospect. Not much fat on him either so if he can move he's in business.
I know there's a long way from looking the part and playing the part, but at that size he's got a big time head start. And last year we saw how big of an impact batted balls can have... He's going to knock down a ton of them in 4 years.
Still looking for pictures of Jamar King. They got him listed at 6'4 290lbs which is slightly taller than Jon Allen. Really need him to play his way into the rotation this fall... 2 years of JUCO experience and strength training should be helpful. We'll see
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CECIL HURT: Winning the starting QB job at UA is simple, in a way
Cecil Hurt | Sports Editor
Alabama quarterback Cooper Bateman (18) throws during The University of Alabama's first fall practice Thursday afternoon, August 4, 2016. Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.
From Ken Stabler's induction into the Hall of Fame to hours of research into recent SEC history, it has been a quarterback weekend. That will only accelerate at Fan Day today, when University of Alabama loyalists (and media) get a rare opportunity to watch an entire practice and will quickly follow that with a less rare tradition -- not running after autographs, but jumping to conclusions.
No matter what the quarterbacks do in today's fairly limited work, there will be a microscope applied to it. Even more importantly, Fan Day also marks one of the semi-annual appearances of Alabama offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin in front of a live microphone. When Kiffin appears at the mandatory press conferences connected with the College Football Playoff, he usually takes questions about the games to be played.
I say "usually" because the interest in Alabama quarterbacks is so high that there's always an intrepid spirit that tries to make a leap into the future. Kiffin usually sidesteps those efforts. Today, though, is different. He is there to talk about these quarterbacks. He won't name a starter. It's too early for that. But for the Sherlock Holmes contingent of the press (and the fan base), every word he says will be scanned for a precious clue. For those who must have their news in social media live time, Kiffin will probably take the podium at around 10:30 a.m., a bit early for popcorn but surefire entertainment nonetheless.
The best indicator might still be history. In reviewing Alabama's history of quarterback signings since Saban arrived in 2007, the main takeaway is how structured the progression has been. The mantle of quarterback has been passed, so to speak, in an orderly fashion, like the throne of England, starter to backup in a virtually direct line. The only brief variation was when Cooper Bateman took a single start ahead of Jake Coker in last year's Ole Miss game.
Other than that, the voyage has been a straight line, uninterrupted by any injury (amazingly) or revolution. That doesn't mean there hasn't been competition -- there has. There's been drama. Some people considered that Blake Sims winning the job in 2014 was something of an upset, though his performance vindicated the decision. Seniority won't be the sole deciding factor this fall -- but it's hard to bet against it.
That would seem to make Bateman the pre-race favorite. David Cornwell, signed a year later, seems to have suffered a setback due to a foot injury this summer. That might mean that Bateman's competition will be a redshirt freshman (Blake Barnett) and a true freshman (Jalen Hurts.) Both are talented. The question is whether they combine the cerebral (reading defenses, making instant decisions, huddle command) with the physical (throwing and running) strongly enough to break precedent.
Saban insists he has no set blueprint beyond playing the quarterback that gives Alabama the best chance of winning. In themselves, the words "senior," junior" or "freshman" are just labels, indicative of time spent in the film room or on the practice field.
Those hours have paid off for previous quarterbacks but Saban says that a "junior" or a "senior" has not always been important as compared to "a leader" or "a winner." He has started freshmen ahead of upperclassmen at other key positions, if talent merited such a move. And all those hours of film study and time on the practice field will not automatically outweigh what happens on the practice field in the next three weeks.
Cecil Hurt | Sports Editor
Alabama quarterback Cooper Bateman (18) throws during The University of Alabama's first fall practice Thursday afternoon, August 4, 2016. Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.
From Ken Stabler's induction into the Hall of Fame to hours of research into recent SEC history, it has been a quarterback weekend. That will only accelerate at Fan Day today, when University of Alabama loyalists (and media) get a rare opportunity to watch an entire practice and will quickly follow that with a less rare tradition -- not running after autographs, but jumping to conclusions.
No matter what the quarterbacks do in today's fairly limited work, there will be a microscope applied to it. Even more importantly, Fan Day also marks one of the semi-annual appearances of Alabama offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin in front of a live microphone. When Kiffin appears at the mandatory press conferences connected with the College Football Playoff, he usually takes questions about the games to be played.
I say "usually" because the interest in Alabama quarterbacks is so high that there's always an intrepid spirit that tries to make a leap into the future. Kiffin usually sidesteps those efforts. Today, though, is different. He is there to talk about these quarterbacks. He won't name a starter. It's too early for that. But for the Sherlock Holmes contingent of the press (and the fan base), every word he says will be scanned for a precious clue. For those who must have their news in social media live time, Kiffin will probably take the podium at around 10:30 a.m., a bit early for popcorn but surefire entertainment nonetheless.
The best indicator might still be history. In reviewing Alabama's history of quarterback signings since Saban arrived in 2007, the main takeaway is how structured the progression has been. The mantle of quarterback has been passed, so to speak, in an orderly fashion, like the throne of England, starter to backup in a virtually direct line. The only brief variation was when Cooper Bateman took a single start ahead of Jake Coker in last year's Ole Miss game.
Other than that, the voyage has been a straight line, uninterrupted by any injury (amazingly) or revolution. That doesn't mean there hasn't been competition -- there has. There's been drama. Some people considered that Blake Sims winning the job in 2014 was something of an upset, though his performance vindicated the decision. Seniority won't be the sole deciding factor this fall -- but it's hard to bet against it.
That would seem to make Bateman the pre-race favorite. David Cornwell, signed a year later, seems to have suffered a setback due to a foot injury this summer. That might mean that Bateman's competition will be a redshirt freshman (Blake Barnett) and a true freshman (Jalen Hurts.) Both are talented. The question is whether they combine the cerebral (reading defenses, making instant decisions, huddle command) with the physical (throwing and running) strongly enough to break precedent.
Saban insists he has no set blueprint beyond playing the quarterback that gives Alabama the best chance of winning. In themselves, the words "senior," junior" or "freshman" are just labels, indicative of time spent in the film room or on the practice field.
Those hours have paid off for previous quarterbacks but Saban says that a "junior" or a "senior" has not always been important as compared to "a leader" or "a winner." He has started freshmen ahead of upperclassmen at other key positions, if talent merited such a move. And all those hours of film study and time on the practice field will not automatically outweigh what happens on the practice field in the next three weeks.
He looks ready to play from a physical standpoint from reports.
I noticed he wasn't pictured in any of the DL drills. I looked for a bit, but lost interest. I've not seen him pictured with any other position group.
I don't recall whether Davis played on the other side of the ball in high school. I'd certainly think he has at some point, right?
The biggest thing about his recruitment I recall was Bo Davis making a comment about his footwork back in the camps of 2014. He was as tall as he is now, but wasn't carrying as much weight.
I wonder what his wingspan measures?
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Saban starts around the 23:00 mark (give or take a few seconds.)
Broadcast live streaming video on Ustream
Broadcast live streaming video on Ustream
Kiffin let it slip that freshman Jonah Williams is the starting RT (probably).
True freshman to start at right tackle for Alabama?
True freshman to start at right tackle for Alabama?
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For the third straight year, Alabama is looking for a new starting quarterback. Cooper Bateman, David Cornwell, Blake Barnett and Jalen Hurts are the four competitors battling for the chance to replace Jake Coker, who helped Alabama to its fourth national championship in seven seasons last year.
Kiffin, along with Saban and the offensive staff, have managed to find the right quarterback in each season while getting the most out of that player.
“We would always like for it to be one — that’s the best thing,” Kiffin said in reference to narrowing the competition down. “But we don’t want to eliminate anyone because this has been a very strange quarterback competition over two years. You guys watching scrimmages or games, even ourselves as a staff, if you took a poll at times two or three weeks before the openers the last two years it would be mixed on who was going to be the starters.
“There were times that a guy that was maybe No. 3 or 4 (on the depth chart) we thought was No. 1 that week, and then he’d go in and not play as well and a guy at 3 or 4 would play better. There’s no timetable for it because you’ve got to make sure you find the right guy. I think if we would have had a timetable we may not have found the right guy in the last two years.”
Throughout the offseason, Saban said Bateman would be the starter if Alabama had to play a game “tomorrow.” Bateman is the only player who has thrown a collegiate pass. He started against Ole Miss, where he completed 11-of-17 passes. But he threw a costly interception and was pulled in favor of Coker.
While Bateman was the No. 1 guy coming out of spring practice, Saban never ruled out any of the younger guys, and said both Barnett and Hurts have what it takes to win the job.
Barnett, a five-star quarterback in Alabama’s 2015, is making a serious push to be the starter as he enters his second year on campus.
“When Blake first got here, he was performing extremely well and really there were times when he was really in the battle to be the guy,” Kiffin said. “And, like normal, you’re a freshman, up and down through some practices. Then, too, I think he would tell you he didn’t have his best spring. He really had a great offseason. He had some health issues where he lost some weight.
“He gained weight back, he’s bigger and he’s stronger than he’s been. These first two days, he’s looked really good. Really strong. Very quick feet. Really growing in the offense. We’re very excited about him.”
Hurts, who enrolled in January, has impressed in his short time on campus. Hurts is earning a reputation as being one of the strongest and most athletic players on the team.
Kiffin said the Texas native has a “very, very special skill set.”
“He’s just continuing to learn a new system from when he was in high school,” Kiffin said. “That transition for all the quarterbacks is very difficult. But he’s handled it really well and we’re really excited about what he’s done and some of the plays he makes that are not in rhythm plays because of his ability to make big plays.”
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Kiffin, along with Saban and the offensive staff, have managed to find the right quarterback in each season while getting the most out of that player.
“We would always like for it to be one — that’s the best thing,” Kiffin said in reference to narrowing the competition down. “But we don’t want to eliminate anyone because this has been a very strange quarterback competition over two years. You guys watching scrimmages or games, even ourselves as a staff, if you took a poll at times two or three weeks before the openers the last two years it would be mixed on who was going to be the starters.
“There were times that a guy that was maybe No. 3 or 4 (on the depth chart) we thought was No. 1 that week, and then he’d go in and not play as well and a guy at 3 or 4 would play better. There’s no timetable for it because you’ve got to make sure you find the right guy. I think if we would have had a timetable we may not have found the right guy in the last two years.”
Throughout the offseason, Saban said Bateman would be the starter if Alabama had to play a game “tomorrow.” Bateman is the only player who has thrown a collegiate pass. He started against Ole Miss, where he completed 11-of-17 passes. But he threw a costly interception and was pulled in favor of Coker.
While Bateman was the No. 1 guy coming out of spring practice, Saban never ruled out any of the younger guys, and said both Barnett and Hurts have what it takes to win the job.
Barnett, a five-star quarterback in Alabama’s 2015, is making a serious push to be the starter as he enters his second year on campus.
“When Blake first got here, he was performing extremely well and really there were times when he was really in the battle to be the guy,” Kiffin said. “And, like normal, you’re a freshman, up and down through some practices. Then, too, I think he would tell you he didn’t have his best spring. He really had a great offseason. He had some health issues where he lost some weight.
“He gained weight back, he’s bigger and he’s stronger than he’s been. These first two days, he’s looked really good. Really strong. Very quick feet. Really growing in the offense. We’re very excited about him.”
Hurts, who enrolled in January, has impressed in his short time on campus. Hurts is earning a reputation as being one of the strongest and most athletic players on the team.
Kiffin said the Texas native has a “very, very special skill set.”
“He’s just continuing to learn a new system from when he was in high school,” Kiffin said. “That transition for all the quarterbacks is very difficult. But he’s handled it really well and we’re really excited about what he’s done and some of the plays he makes that are not in rhythm plays because of his ability to make big plays.”
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