Nah, he'll prolly start Bateman in 7 days, and when the offense stalls in 3 series, Hurts comes in with his package, moves the O, scores, and wins the job.
According to eye witnesses that is exactly what happened in the last scrimmage. I have no idea what is so hard about naming the better player the starter. Also according to the eye witness from RBR one of Hurts INT's was the last play of the scrimmage toss up.
Blake Barnett easily had the worst outing of the QBs. He had two interceptions, one of which was returned for a TD, and coughed up two running back exchange fumbles, that were sure touchdowns.
Barnett has just seemingly not progressed at all since his freshman year: the line gave him little time, but Barnett had sloppy footwork on rollouts, gunned the ball downfield without even knowing if a receiver would be in play. It's as though he doesn't make reads -- he relies upon his gut instincts and arm.
Cooper Bateman also had a pick-six, this one to Averett.
His arm strength is just so limited, that passes over 20 yards not an option. Bateman does have very good east-west and short-accuracy, but is just so physically limited.
Jalen Hurts had two picks, one on the last play of the scrimmage during an obvious desperation throw. But,
Hurts also led the drives, or was directly responsible for all of the touchdowns scored during the scrimmage.
The coaches only trotted Hurts out after Bateman and Barnett had each played four possessions. However,
once Hurts was in, he dominated the rest of the scrimmage.
Jalen Hurts is obviously talented, but I still believe Bateman will lead 'Bama to a win against USC, and Hurts can overtake him against Western Kentucky, with a hopeful start in Oxford.
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