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Tua: Ace Up Saban's Sleeve?
Posted on 9/15/17 at 10:43 pm
Posted on 9/15/17 at 10:43 pm
I know my QB views are pretty unpopular around here, but this is interesting.
Saban has NEVER utilized his backup QB at Alabama like he's using Tua. In the past he hardly ever used the backup until the game was far out of reach, and we could just hand the ball off on auto-pilot.
Last week, Saban used Tua in the 2nd quarter, and then had significant playing time at the end, throwing big passes.
This week, Saban was visibly pissed about the Tua question at the press conference which tells me that Tua is being factored into the gameplan for this week as well.
My point being that Saban has never planned to use the backup QB until this year, and many fans have complained about it. This is the first time Saban is actually putting the backup QB in the gameplan.
Is it possible that Saban is bringing Tua along to where we can have a 2QB system later in the year?
Saban has NEVER utilized his backup QB at Alabama like he's using Tua. In the past he hardly ever used the backup until the game was far out of reach, and we could just hand the ball off on auto-pilot.
Last week, Saban used Tua in the 2nd quarter, and then had significant playing time at the end, throwing big passes.
This week, Saban was visibly pissed about the Tua question at the press conference which tells me that Tua is being factored into the gameplan for this week as well.
My point being that Saban has never planned to use the backup QB until this year, and many fans have complained about it. This is the first time Saban is actually putting the backup QB in the gameplan.
Is it possible that Saban is bringing Tua along to where we can have a 2QB system later in the year?
This post was edited on 9/15/17 at 10:45 pm
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Posted on 9/15/17 at 10:49 pm to uofarolltide
Yes
Posted on 9/15/17 at 10:50 pm to uofarolltide
No
Posted on 9/15/17 at 10:51 pm to uofarolltide
Maybe or maybe not
Posted on 9/15/17 at 10:52 pm to uofarolltide
Possible but doubtful. Saban said before the season started that Tua would be getting some reps early in the season so he'll be better prepared if Jalen gets injured.
This post was edited on 9/15/17 at 10:54 pm
Posted on 9/15/17 at 10:57 pm to TidalSurge1
I think with Saban putting Tua in early was to get him some real game experience with the 1's. The reason being is that we don't have anyone else on the roster with game experience unlike other seasons. Heaven forbid something happens to Hurts, a true fresh with no real game time would be a disaster in a big game.
Posted on 9/15/17 at 10:59 pm to uofarolltide
Hurts is a true Sophomore and behind him are 2 true Freshmen. Tua is getting reps so he's ready to play if need be, and with as often as Jalen runs he's more likely to get injured than a guy like GMAC or AJ.
Posted on 9/15/17 at 11:01 pm to uofarolltide
Saban put Tua in to give him some experience with the ones in case Hurts is injured.
Anyone that believes Saban wants a 2 QB system should never be taken seriously again.
Anyone that believes Saban wants a 2 QB system should never be taken seriously again.
Posted on 9/15/17 at 11:03 pm to uofarolltide
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I know my QB views are pretty unpopular around here, but this is interesting.
No, it's really not.
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Saban has NEVER utilized his backup QB at Alabama like he's using Tua. In the past he hardly ever used the backup until the game was far out of reach, and we could just hand the ball off on auto-pilot.
Last week, Saban used Tua in the 2nd quarter, and then had significant playing time at the end, throwing big passes.
We have, to utilize capitalization in the same vein you have, NEVER had a QB depth chart consisting of a Sophomore and 2 true Freshman. He's preparing Tua to not be a deer in the headlights in case Jalen gets injured. Nothing more.
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This week, Saban was visibly pissed about the Tua question at the press conference which tells me that Tua is being factored into the gameplan for this week as well.
He was pissed because the question was downright stupid. Nothing more.
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My point being that Saban has never planned to use the backup QB until this year, and many fans have complained about it. This is the first time Saban is actually putting the backup QB in the gameplan.
I wasn't aware you had insight into the inner workings of our gameday prep.
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Is it possible that Saban is bringing Tua along to where we can have a 2QB system later in the year?
Are you fricking retarded?
Posted on 9/15/17 at 11:07 pm to Bamafan24
My personal opinion is that Saban is trying to get Tua up to the point where if our offense looks as flat as it did against FSU again, at some point down the line, he can trot Tua out there for a few series and see what happens.
The obvious answer is to get the backup experience, but he's never really done that before - at least not to this extent. It might be the case that Tua gets even more meaningful snaps this week. I guess we'll see
The obvious answer is to get the backup experience, but he's never really done that before - at least not to this extent. It might be the case that Tua gets even more meaningful snaps this week. I guess we'll see
Posted on 9/15/17 at 11:46 pm to uofarolltide
Also Saban put Tua in when Jalen led four consecutive touchdown drives without much opposition, recording two scores on the ground and 1 through the air.
Yes it was the 2nd quarter, but that doesn't matter. The offense was running on all cylinders, so why not give the freshmen a chance.
Also to your point that Saban has never done this before, he's done this every single year we have a backup QB. Hell most teams do it against cupcakes.
Here's a list:
2015 Cooper Batemen threw 52 times throughout the year
2014 Jake Coker threw 59 times throughout the year
2013 Blake Sims threw 29 times throughout the year
2012 Blake Sims threw 10 times, Ran 30
2011 Phillip Sims threw 29 times throughout the year
2010 AJ McCarron threw 48 times throughout the year
And Tua is on pace for about 50 throws, all likely in garbage time unless injury.
Yes it was the 2nd quarter, but that doesn't matter. The offense was running on all cylinders, so why not give the freshmen a chance.
Also to your point that Saban has never done this before, he's done this every single year we have a backup QB. Hell most teams do it against cupcakes.
Here's a list:
2015 Cooper Batemen threw 52 times throughout the year
2014 Jake Coker threw 59 times throughout the year
2013 Blake Sims threw 29 times throughout the year
2012 Blake Sims threw 10 times, Ran 30
2011 Phillip Sims threw 29 times throughout the year
2010 AJ McCarron threw 48 times throughout the year
And Tua is on pace for about 50 throws, all likely in garbage time unless injury.
Posted on 9/15/17 at 11:50 pm to uofarolltide
Personally, I thought Saban put him in with the 1's just to show his actual progress and make everyone shut up about Jalen.
And it seems like it worked for the most part.
And it seems like it worked for the most part.
Posted on 9/15/17 at 11:54 pm to uofarolltide
Is it super secret double play book time of the year already?
Posted on 9/16/17 at 1:11 am to BamaWins15
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Yes
Posted on 9/16/17 at 2:11 am to BlackPawnMartyr
When your 1st string runs as much as Jalen does it is probably good to get your 2nd string reps.
Posted on 9/16/17 at 6:01 am to KareemAbdul
The reason he is doing it is real simple. We have never had a situation where our back up QB has absolutely no game experience and did not have multiple years of practice experience. He has to do this because he is one play away. I will tell you 2 other facts that I believe to be 100 percent true. One is, had either of the three QB's who transferred not transferred, they would be the back up, and Tua would be red shirting. Secondly, Tua will start his first game at Alabama when one of the following occur, Jalen becomes injured and can not start the game, or Jalen exhausts his eligibility. If you are thinking otherwise you will be gravely disappointed.
Posted on 9/16/17 at 6:06 am to uofarolltide
NoPosted on 9/16/17 at 6:08 am to uofarolltide
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My personal opinion is that Saban is trying to get Tua up to the point where if our offense looks as flat as it did against FSU again, at some point down the line, he can trot Tua out there for a few series and see what happens.
Your personal opinion is wrong.
Posted on 9/16/17 at 6:18 am to pvilleguru
No what?
Posted on 9/16/17 at 7:49 am to BamaWins15
I wished be could have taken a RS, but our depth sucks.
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