re: Bama QB trains by throwing tennis balls from the ocean

as for the tennis ball, I just think they aren't bringing FBs into the ocean. This isn't a test of whether they they throw a wet, salty ball. It's about eyes closed footwork, making unnatural footwork of an elite quarterback as natural as the way they get out of bed in the morning.

One thing I'll say about Barnett, who admittedly looked lost in the A-day game, the man works hard. He's always off doing some crazy workout or mental excercise. I bet he keeps a food journal. You don't see pics of him hanging out drinking a beer and playing with his dog. That kind of work ethic, combined with his God given talents projects very well as a QB over his career and also in life.

He reminds me of one of those guys who every year comes back and there is something different about them. They lose 20 pounds, they gain 20 pounds, etc. Players who refuse to be out worked get better as they put the work in, where there are always talented players who remain static or even disappear as they are shocked they don't magically get better just by doing the bare minimum and growing older.

There can be little debate that if he were playing an SEC schedule TODAY, he's a C- QB at best. But with 4 years of eligibility if he improves every summer, fall, and spring, before his time is done we may have a grade A QB. Maybe not a 4 year starter, but you are dead inside if this kid's future doesn't excite you.