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Nick Saban names Mac Jones starting QB for opener
Posted on 9/21/20 at 2:48 pm
Posted on 9/21/20 at 2:48 pm
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Mac Jones will be Alabama's starting quarterback when it opens the season Saturday against Missouri, coach Nick Saban announced Monday.
Jones, a redshirt junior, started four games last season when Tua Tagovailoa was injured. Jones threw for 327 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions during a 35-16 win over Michigan in the Citrus Bowl.
From Oct. 25 on, Jones posted the second-highest QBR (92.7) in the country behind only Joe Burrow, who won the Heisman Trophy and was selected with the first pick in the NFL draft.
"Mac has had a really good camp," Saban said. "Really played well in the last scrimmage. Did a good job of taking the leadership role. I think he's playing with a lot of confidence."
Jones beat out Bryce Young, a former five-star prospect who enrolled early and has drawn positive reviews from coaches and teammates during preseason practice.
Young and Paul Tyson, the great-grandson of legendary former Alabama coach Paul "Bear" Bryant, will share the backup duties.
"He's going to be a great quarterback," wideout DeVonta Smith said of Young last month. "With him not having a spring and just coming during the summer, he learns quick. I like what I'm seeing. He's ready."
Alabama Crimson Tide names Mac Jones starting QB for opener
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Posted on 9/21/20 at 2:49 pm to paperwasp
Honestly I thought Mac Jones was really good last year when he did play. Can't blame him for a 45-48 loss to Auburn.
Posted on 9/21/20 at 2:55 pm to theliontamer
He did good last year coming off the bench. He’s got a good offense and should do very good this year. Bama has great QB depth
Posted on 9/21/20 at 2:56 pm to paperwasp
Saban's slipping. He's tipping his hand too early.
Posted on 9/21/20 at 2:58 pm to paperwasp
Not surprised. Macs solid.
Posted on 9/21/20 at 2:59 pm to Ted2010
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He did good
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He’s got a good
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should do very good
Posted on 9/21/20 at 3:00 pm to paperwasp
Posted on 9/21/20 at 3:02 pm to paperwasp
Mac Jizzell.... SEC absolutely fricked!
Posted on 9/21/20 at 3:08 pm to theliontamer
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Can't blame him for a 45-48 loss to Auburn.
He did throw 2 pick 6s
Posted on 9/21/20 at 3:13 pm to paperwasp
Saban said Bryce came up “ a little short” in his bid for the starting QB job.
Posted on 9/21/20 at 3:16 pm to SammyTiger
How pumped are A1abana fans for Mac? Let’s see what they’re saying on their board:
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Mac Jones, just ridiculous.
Guys like Bryce Young are here for 3 seasons. Why stunt his growth? Give him those game reps. Mac is an average guy, a dime a dozen.
Posted on 9/21/20 at 3:17 pm to WilliamTaylor21
Yup us fans, we smart.
Posted on 9/21/20 at 3:19 pm to paperwasp
Never a doubt in my mind. He is pretty error free. Makes the throws and elevates those around him.
Posted on 9/21/20 at 3:50 pm to paperwasp
Really big fan of this choice. Despite a few whack passes and the interceptions (one of which of course Auburn took all the way 99 yards off a back tip....course that would happen in JHS 
) I thought he did extremely well in the games he played in.
Can’t wait to see him play this year. I think he’ll really frick some teams up that aren’t expecting it.
) I thought he did extremely well in the games he played in. Can’t wait to see him play this year. I think he’ll really frick some teams up that aren’t expecting it.
Posted on 9/21/20 at 3:52 pm to WilliamTaylor21
Well I guess everyone has his or hers opinion. Good news is we have what sounds like 2 very solid back ups if things go sideways.
Posted on 9/21/20 at 3:53 pm to FourThreeForty
Bryce Young to the portal...
Posted on 9/21/20 at 3:54 pm to WilliamTaylor21
quote:WillyTrannie21 lurking on the Bama board.
How pumped are A1abana fans for Mac? Let’s see what they’re saying on their board:
Posted on 9/21/20 at 3:55 pm to FourThreeForty
Sure. No way a 99 yard pick 6 is on the QB.
Posted on 9/21/20 at 3:55 pm to paperwasp
We will try not to hurt him
Posted on 9/21/20 at 3:56 pm to Dawgfanman
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Bryce Young to the portal
The 2020 blanket waiver, not counting against eligibility regardless of games played, should make for an interesting year.
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