re: Solution to Alabama's QB Situation

I have thought about this issue a lot.

Do you think, when Saban recruited Tua, he told him that Hurts was going to start no matter what? I think you will agree that had Saban said that, Tua would never have come. So obviously, Saban promised Tua that the Tide would be open to starting the quarterback that gives the team the best chance to win, regardless of past record, number of starts etc.

There will be a completion. It is been promised and agreed to. It was promised and agreed to during Tua's recruitment. Tua came here, not because he was content with being a backup until his senior year, but because he thought he would be good enough to take the job.

Tua is not a typical backup. He is a future all-American type, Heisman trophy candidate calibre player. So he can't be treated as some typical QB in waiting who waits his turn and keeps his mouth shut.

Of course the competition begins in earnest the day after this season ends. Jalen is just too good and too smooth to be beaten out by any true frosh. But I warn you all, do not be shocked if Saban pulls Hurts for Tua if our offense completely stuggles in a big game.

I personally think that once Tua gets his full grasp of the offense and calms down a bit on the gunslinging, you all will see how defensive fronts will losen up and our running game will become even more devistating with him under center.