re: Fall Practice Thread. "Practice?" "We Talkin' Bout Practice?"

I think Lane is a 3 and out. I remember in his presser he referred to himself as a "soph." Given today's football culture that would seem pretty fitting.

As for QB, I have no problem with Morris. I have always been very high on him, and before Coker transferred I was hopeful Morris was the guy to take over for AJ. Even during AJ's tenure I would look for Morris when it was time to pull the starter.

That being said, I still want to see Coker get the start. At FSU he was always thought of as more of a gamer and performed very well there Yes...he did almost edge out Jameis. Clint left because he knew he couldn't beat either out...and he was pretty good, just undersized.

It really just goes back to his personality. I'm not sure the players will respond to it, but I'm confident if they were to buy into him he'd do very well for us.

At this point I just want to win games.

Morris is a RS Jr, so if he starts he'll return next year barring some earth shattering season that could get him drafted in the first.

If morris is the starter this year and he does well he will not lose his job. Have you not been paying attention these days. Seniority and knowing the offense and how to be a game manager is more important to NS as a QB then someone who has potential but has not earned it by being in the system longer.

I think things are already being laid for Barnett to take over next yera. If the kid is half as good as reports are then how can you keep him off the field.


Most reports are that Barnett just needs experience, thats the only thing holding him back.

If anyone leaves I think it would be Cornwell

I believe Barnett will win the starting job next year no matter who the starter is this year. Kid has to much talent. Hell, he is neck deep in the battle now.

Yep, they resume practice today.

I think his MAIN issue is his ridiculous release time. Bubble screens, a staple of LK's offense can't be ran with such a slow windup. Accuracy and touch I can't speak of, but even I, a QB pleab, can see the problem with his slow throwing motion.

From Bol: Starter could be named soon

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But just 11 days before the Tide kicks off in Atlanta, that is exactly the situation that has developed as sources close to the Tide program have indicated that if Alabama played tomorrow, the starter would be redshirt junior signal-caller Alec Morris. Morris did not arrive at the Capstone with the hype of a Jacob Coker or David Cornwell and only held offers from Wake Forest and North Texas before he pledged to the Tide, but his consistent play, high football IQ and increasing mastery of the "game manager" aspect of the position has Morris in the lead to start for Alabama.

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Five-star freshman Blake Barnett, per sources, has progressed to the point where Alabama does not plan to redshirt him, and the plan is to get him snaps this season so he can be ready to compete for the starting role next year. The Tide staff is sky-high on Barnett's upside and quick acclimation to the playbook but Morris' experience has been too much to overcome for Barnett to step in and challenge thus far.

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