Report: Alabama QB Blake Sims Likely To Start Vs. West Virginia

by Staff Reporter

August 26, 201410 Comments

John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

Jeremy Fowler with CBSSports.com is reporting that Alabama quarterback Blake Sims is likely to get the starting nod over Florida State transfer Jacob Coker for the season opener on Saturday:

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Alabama's early-week plan is to play two quarterbacks on Saturday against West Virginia , with fifth-year senior Blake Sims the current favorite to start, CBSSports.com has learned.

Touted Florida State transfer Jacob Coker will play in the Georgia Dome, but he failed to create significant separation in Bama's quarterback race, and is expected to come off the bench.

The next three practices could change the outlook. As of Monday night, the team's plan was similar to Alabama's 2011 opener against Kent State, when A.J. McCarron and Philip Sims split time.

What do you think? Is Sims starting or Coker?

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AllBamaDoesIsWin•128 months

Report: Water is wet

JCinBAMA•128 months

"Bama fist lost will be first game of the year.. Mark it down"

Mark it down, never ends well for the poster who says this but i
will Mark it down.

mattloc•128 months

Blake Sims has been a model backup and patiently waited his turn...if Coker hasn't separated himself, Sims should start

tightlie•128 months

You should start Sims over Corker if they are close in ability. It sends the message to the team that if you stay, work hard, and keep out of trouble you will be rewarded and not thrown under the bus by a "Johnny come lately"

diddydirtyAubie•128 months

LULZ

BamaJames•128 months

I hope Bama doesn't lose their fist.

ChexMix•128 months

He may start, but will he finish. Now theres the million dollar band question

Fireman17•128 months

Bama fist lost will be first game of the year.. Mark it down.

reggierayreb•128 months

All info points to Sims but history and my gut make me think Coker..

Chadaristic•128 months

Sims