18Champs
Member
Tommy Stevens laughs at Alabama saying it has 'best QB room'
"Best QB room in the country," the official Alabama football Twitter account wrote in a post, which contained highlights of Crimson Tide quarterbacks Jalen Hurts and Tua Tagovailoa, on Monday. At least one person doesn't agree with that assessment. Penn State signal-caller Tommy Stevens retweeted the video from his own Twitter account, and the quarterback accompanied the video with one word ā "Lol."
Although the play of Hurts, and later Tagivailoa helped Alabama capture a second College Football Playoff trophy last season, it's safe to assume that Stevens thinks the "Best QB room in the country" resides in Happy Valley. Stevens, a redshirt junior, will backup senior quarterback Trace McSorley for the third consecutive season, while it's still undecided, at least publicly, who will start between Hurts and Tagovailoa.
At one point this offseason, there was uncertainty about whether Stevens would even return to Penn State for the 2018 campaign. The dual-threat passer was considering a move from the Nittany Lions as a graduate transfer. Ultimately, Stevens made the decision to come back in late March after weighing his options at other schools. He could have potentially had two seasons to start at another school, and he would have been immediately eligible.
"I did search around and look to see if there was a better place for me somewhere, and I talked to some schools," Stevens said at the time. "Ultimately, I know what I have here. I love Penn State. I love the relationships that I have here. And I love playing football with my best friends.
"I found out this is still the best place for me, and this is what I want to do moving forward."
Jalen Hurts was also involved in transfer speculation after he was replaced by Tagovailoa in the second half of the Crimson Tide's comeback title victory over Georgia. Hurts' father even went as far as to say his son could potentially be the "biggest free agent in college football history." But Hurts has also decided to stay put, for now, as the quarterback battle rages on into fall camp.
āI think that both players, aight, need to know that they need to win the team, thatās what they need to do,ā Alabama coach Nick Saban said in early June at the 12th annual Nickās Kids charity golf tournament at Old Overton Country Club. āAnd the best way for them to do that is stay focused on what they need to do, and I think anything that they do that brings attention to themselves probably erodes the opportunity for that to happen."
Stevens and McSorley have been able to coexist for the past three seasons, although McSorley has always had the defined role as a starter. Stevens has been used under center in wildcat formations and at wide receiver and running back. Something similar could happen at Alabama if Hurts and Tagovailoa remain with the Crimson Tide for the entire season. Creating packages for Hurts could keep him engaged even if he doesn't regain his starting role.
As always, Alabama will begin the season as a favorite in the SEC West. Penn State is also a contender in the competitive Big Ten East division. All four quarterbacks should get plenty of opportunities to prove who really has the best QB room in the country.
Penn State football: Tommy Stevens laughs at Alabama saying it has 'best QB room'
"Best QB room in the country," the official Alabama football Twitter account wrote in a post, which contained highlights of Crimson Tide quarterbacks Jalen Hurts and Tua Tagovailoa, on Monday. At least one person doesn't agree with that assessment. Penn State signal-caller Tommy Stevens retweeted the video from his own Twitter account, and the quarterback accompanied the video with one word ā "Lol."
Although the play of Hurts, and later Tagivailoa helped Alabama capture a second College Football Playoff trophy last season, it's safe to assume that Stevens thinks the "Best QB room in the country" resides in Happy Valley. Stevens, a redshirt junior, will backup senior quarterback Trace McSorley for the third consecutive season, while it's still undecided, at least publicly, who will start between Hurts and Tagovailoa.
At one point this offseason, there was uncertainty about whether Stevens would even return to Penn State for the 2018 campaign. The dual-threat passer was considering a move from the Nittany Lions as a graduate transfer. Ultimately, Stevens made the decision to come back in late March after weighing his options at other schools. He could have potentially had two seasons to start at another school, and he would have been immediately eligible.
"I did search around and look to see if there was a better place for me somewhere, and I talked to some schools," Stevens said at the time. "Ultimately, I know what I have here. I love Penn State. I love the relationships that I have here. And I love playing football with my best friends.
"I found out this is still the best place for me, and this is what I want to do moving forward."
Jalen Hurts was also involved in transfer speculation after he was replaced by Tagovailoa in the second half of the Crimson Tide's comeback title victory over Georgia. Hurts' father even went as far as to say his son could potentially be the "biggest free agent in college football history." But Hurts has also decided to stay put, for now, as the quarterback battle rages on into fall camp.
āI think that both players, aight, need to know that they need to win the team, thatās what they need to do,ā Alabama coach Nick Saban said in early June at the 12th annual Nickās Kids charity golf tournament at Old Overton Country Club. āAnd the best way for them to do that is stay focused on what they need to do, and I think anything that they do that brings attention to themselves probably erodes the opportunity for that to happen."
Stevens and McSorley have been able to coexist for the past three seasons, although McSorley has always had the defined role as a starter. Stevens has been used under center in wildcat formations and at wide receiver and running back. Something similar could happen at Alabama if Hurts and Tagovailoa remain with the Crimson Tide for the entire season. Creating packages for Hurts could keep him engaged even if he doesn't regain his starting role.
As always, Alabama will begin the season as a favorite in the SEC West. Penn State is also a contender in the competitive Big Ten East division. All four quarterbacks should get plenty of opportunities to prove who really has the best QB room in the country.
Penn State football: Tommy Stevens laughs at Alabama saying it has 'best QB room'
