re: Bama Football Tidings

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I'm not fretting about the QBs...yet. They both showed that they have the talent to be really good college QBs, they just been to work on consistency. I wish they would've let Simpson throw to the 1st team WRs because he had several drive killing drops that worked against him (and Burton showed why he was with the 2s today).

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This is what I was saying all day? How is it a competition for the starting spot if both guys don’t get a shot with the starters. I haven’t re watched the game yet and the first throw to burton was at the other end zone, but it certainly looked to me like the throw was there and burton kind of slowed and restarted on it. I went into today with a very open mind to Jalen having really improved as a passer, and earning that first team spot; what I saw was the same guy as last year. He has the arm to push the ball, but he consistently has WTF moments. Ty wasn’t a world beater, but I certainly think with more live speed reps, his upside as a passer, is far greater.

Yeah the idea that Miller would leave is asinine. He’s firmly in the rotation. You have to have quality depth in the SEC. People need to remember when we had basically no one left after injuries in 2021.

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quote: Big Steev

Idiot

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This LSU troll had only 50 posts prior to his pathetic attempts to troll the basketball board.

What kind of living in his parent’s basement, never spoken to a real female, pops 5 depression pills a day kind of 35yr keyboard warrior trolls another team’s SPRING football game??? Almost feel sorry the guy.

Various SI write ups

Alabama's A-Day had a Throwback Feel, Which is What This Team Needed

The Crimson Tide may not have lit up the scoreboard while wrapping up spring practices, but there was one big-time positive from A-Day.


5 Takeaways From Alabama Football's 2023 A-Day Game

The Crimson Tide capped spring practices with the annual exhibition game at Bryant-Denny Stadium.


Mixed Results for Alabama Football in 2023 A-Day Game

“Crimson” defeated “White” 30-21 in what was a sloppy spring game at times for the Crimson Tide.


More Questions Than Answers About Alabama QB Competition after A-Day

None of the Crimson Tide quarterbacks asserted themselves into the starter role based on the performance in Saturday's spring finale.

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Wow you must be a lot of fun at parties.

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Didn't know this topic was a party spot...I'd brought a 12pk instead of sobering concerns about QB play.

How many drops yesterday. I recall at least 3. Burton had a big drop. I think 17 had one that was a clear first down.

I hope he proves me wrong, but I've seen enough of roydell williams tripping over his own feet or his lineman's feet in short yardage situations. Same thing for Jermaine Burton dropping passes. I've seen enough of that shite to know that it ain't ever gonna be what it needs to be. There have to be better options.

My take on QB play at A-day

Nobody said this job is mine.

Jalen had some really good throws and some that were really bad. He locked in on the WR he wanted before the snap far too many times. The 4-for-4 series he had with MB should not even be considered when evaluating his day. If you go back and watch that series, he locked in on MB when they lined up for the first play and never looked at another WR. MB was going up against a walk-on CB that had no chance of hanging with him and Milroe knew it. Milroe never looked like he had learned how to read the defense and make adjustments. His passing in general was not particularly accurate.

Ty also had some very good and some very bad plays. He did appear to be better at reading the defense and going through progressions/adjustments. His delivery was a bit too slow. His accuracy was a little better than Jalen but neither of them looked like they have learned to throw a WR open. Case in point the fantastic int by Little. Had Ty thrown the ball 12 inches higher and 24 inches further toward the sideline the WR would have followed it away from the DB for a touchdown. Ty also did not adjust well to the different speeds of his WR's. That can only come from time on the field together over the summer.

If you take the 4-for-4 series out for Milroe and the 2 or 3 bad drops by #3 for Ty, Ty had the better day overall. But you cannot take plays out. Neither of then are ready for prime time. It is a good thing they both have about 125 days to get better at their craft.

Milroe needs to learn to read, adjust and improve his accuracy. Ty needs to relax in the pocket and learn to throw guys open. If neither can make those improvements, Milroe's ability to run will give him the lead. Milroe's legs can win us 8 to 10 games but will not win us another championship.

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His delivery was a bit too slow

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On a few plays i saw him pat the ball before he threw it and it was a little late. Gotta clean that bad habit up a little.

And Milroe still gets happy feet sometimes too. Better than last year though.

Both are signs of inexperienced QB play.

Suprisingly, I thought Lonergan showed good poise for a true freshman. He seems like a natural and confident thrower. If he doesn't stick around here I could see him being a good player somewhere smaller.