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Alasippi said:
Not at all. But then again, if I'm not mistaken, he was getting paid millions of dollars to bring back the program.
That's a pathetic comparison.
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Nope - BB was given a full ride ALABAMA. He quit on his team as surely as Fran did. If the "pay" wasn't satisfactory, he should have stayed out west.
 
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Alasippi said:
Even at a San Diego State or some of the schools I've seen mentioned, he has a much better chance to help himself and his football career, and that's ALL he should be worried about.
Everybody has to follow their heart to have a chance to achieve their dreams.
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Very true, once you are on the NFL radar, which Blake was when he won the Elite 11 camp, and with his arm, he can go to to basically any decent school and get scouted well. As we know, winning NC's at Alabama does not mean as much as other tangibles the scouts look at.
 
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I'm having a hard time not feeling like this. Not gonna hurt to wait till the season is over and he might leave with another ring.
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You have got to be kidding me. You guys are being too nice. He is no longer a player for Alabama and deserves to be ripped apart for this. He was your backup QB. If your starter gets hurt, he has effectively destroyed your season. I have no idea where he will go, but if this is true I hope that he never sees the field again.
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Very true, once you are on the NFL radar, which Blake was when he won the Elite 11 camp, and with his arm, he can go to to basically any decent school and get scouted well. As we know, winning NC's at Alabama does not mean as much as other tangibles the scouts look at.
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Agreed. I think Jalen has a shot at winning four national titles, as a QB at Bama, but he has a lot of improvement to do as a passer, before the NFL would ever even consider him. Blake's gonna be allright. He's got the arm, and that's really all that matters on Sundays.
 
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Alasippi said:
Blake honestly has the potential to develop into an NFL Quarterback prospect. He's 6'5, will add weight and strength, and is a really outstanding passer.
Our current offensive scheme seems to have changed to less power and more speed, mobility, and options.
Blake simply didn't fit that scheme. I kinda saw that coming and thus the reason I supported Jalen for our starting quarterback.
But I do think he made the right choice in transferring. Even at a San Diego State or some of the schools I've seen mentioned, he has a much better chance to help himself and his football career, and that's ALL he should be worried about.
Everybody has to follow their heart to have a chance to achieve their dreams.
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Kiffin has shown his offense is based on the personnel. If Blake was QB, we wouldn't use the QB runs as much.

jabcmb said:
Is this for sure? The only reference I've seen is from some new guy at AL.com. Looked around a little bit for something more solid, but ...
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Since Nick Saban addressed it during his press conference, I'm going to say yes.


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I would suggest being coached by the top coaching staff in the country is beneficial to a young player's development as much as any other factor could be. Even jf he doesn't get playing time. Finish the season, learn all you can from Saban and Kiffin, and don't sell yourself short. Maybe Jalen has a freshman slump or you improve and jump him, but don't walk out on the team after four games.
 
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BB knew going into the first game that he was not going to play the whole game and if Hurts played better he would finish the game.
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IMO the coaching staff didn't do him right. You announce the kid the starter and then give the backup 2 more series to get something going in game 1? Something never felt right about all that. He shouldn't have left mid-season though.
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Maybe Blake still has some health issues or some personal issues that we don't know about. I don't know all what went into his decision, so I am not going to judge him.
 
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Quitting on his team after 4 games...Alabama is probably better off without him.
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Honestly, probably so..BUT, you still can't blame him. He has a life of his own and he deserves to do what he thinks is best.
I'd bet that most of the team has probably hugged him and wished him the best.
They understand.
It's the fans, for the most part, who get so upset.
 
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Even if he got this year back he still has to sit/lose a season, does he not?
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Travis Reier, on Twitter, writes:
Given the timing, JUCO only destination that makes sense for Barnett.

Finish the season at JUCO and be out in spring.
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That makes sense to me. Otherwise, why on earth would you transfer mid-season? Unless maybe you think you can get a waiver to regain this year's eligibility so that he'd still have 4 years to play?
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I think our personnel with the receivers was even for a pro style or a dual threat, especially if those two stud rb's are as good as they look. For instance our receivers are maybe the best in the country, and their numbers are down because they have less of a load when the QB can take off.


Imo, Jalen just beat him out. He could end up a better college player, the other a pro, or both equally good in both. Barnett arm 9, Jalen 8, Barnett legs 7, Jalen 9.
 
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Alasippi said:
Honestly, probably so..BUT, you still can't blame him. He has a life of his own and he deserves to do what he thinks is best.
I'd bet that most of the team has probably hugged him and wished him the best.
They understand.
It's the fans, for the most part, who get so upset.
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And Nick Saban.
 
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If he were my son he would have finished the season!
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And I would think being from California weighed into the decision. He was highly touted, he's young, probably having some issue's that we don't know about. I hope anyone over the age of 40 would not say things like "I hope he never plays another down again". Way over the top. And I am sure that same person would not say the same thing if it was his son. I think we should wait before crucifying him. I think it is a mental thing.
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Maybe Blake still has some health issues or some personal issues that we don't know about. I don't know all what went into his decision, so I am not going to judge him.
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I don't think Saban would have said what he said about the most valuable players being team players if he was transferring because of a hardship or health or family issue.
 
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Not surprising. When any team has two good young QB's they usually end up with only one good young QB because the other guy transfers. I think Coach Saban was afraid of that too because that's why he never came right out and said Jalen's our guy, although it became obvious.
 
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If he were my son he would have finished the season!
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I didn't have a choice. My son high tailed it after breaking up with his gf at UA and ended up at my ex wife's house for 2 weeks before I knew. He has always had anxiety quirks. But once at UAH, he never had another problem. One of those things. My father, a Korean generation thought it was inexcusable. Kids are different these days. They know they will get a 2nd chance. You can either do it, or put them in the army, luckily I made the right decision to give him one more chance. $8,000 down the tube.
 
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I don't have a problem with him leaving. Especialy if he can sit the rest of the year and not lose a year. I think LSU would love to get him he is much better than anyone they have. He could go to several other schools and become a big star. I don't have a problem with someone doing something that gives them a chance to improve their future. At the same time I don't especially like quitters.
 
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I don't have a problem with him leaving. Especialy if he can sit the rest of the year and not lose a year. I think LSU would love to get him he is much better than anyone they have. He could go to several other schools and become a big star. I don't have a problem with someone doing something that gives them a chance to improve their future. At the same time I don't especially like quitters.
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I agree, but someone posted he is looking at Juco and would have to sit out 4 games next year?

Edit: He will have to sit out 4 anyway. I think he should skip JUCO, get private coaching. His credentials are high enough to not have to prove anything, and will have a choice of 20 schools that are at least televised regionally.

This whole transfer is nauseating. Time to watch The Factor and forget about it. I been watching him close since he picked us. Most ticked since Jones was booted.
 
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