re: "A lot of people don't realize I wasn't healthy at Alabama," McCarron said.

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AJ is a tool who succeeded off of the work of those around him.

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In fairness, AJ lived in a bubble his entire college career. All college players at SEC and other major programs do to some extent. However, Saban keeps stuff locked down which means players don't make dumb comments to the media but also they don't get their ego checked or suffer the backlash for making those dumb or careless comments. Add in the regular Bama bubble, where players are deities on and off-campus and across the state and it's quite easy to lose perspective.

What's worrisome is that he's been out and about for a while now and despite getting rightfully called out it's as though it all goes in one ear and out the other. Combine that with decision to do the reality show, yet another bubble albeit a very different one, and it doesn't look like AJ's gonna get the message any time soon. He might be able to grow up a little bit or at least be more self-aware and aware of others if he ever does get that message.