re: Barnett is transferring

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Mattie-Lou Chandler ? @MattieLouOKTC Per Sources in Tuscaloosa: Blake Barnett planning/trying to transfer to JUCO this season so he will only have to sit out 4 games next year.

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If this is true, then he is making a decision for his future. Can't fault someone for that.

Losing depth is not ideal, but there are capable backups available this year (Bateman, Cornwell) that should serve well if called upon.

Not to mention, it's not his girlfriend, it's his fiancee in California. Little bit different, and I understand the desire of returning to his family. Marriage is a commitment that supercedes Alabama football.

I hope Blake gets an opportunity to showcase his abilities closer to home and his family. Wish him nothing but the best and appreciate all that he's done for Alabama football the past couple of years.