Re: *** 2015 QB Ricky Town Commits to Alabama ***
Shocked by this one happening this early. Sounds like he means for it to be a COMMITMENT as well. Hope it doesn't impact Cornwell.
RTR
It shouldn't, you have what it takes, or you don't. Phillip Sims kind of sums that up. It ultimately didn't matter who was in front of Phillip, what mattered is that he just didn't have what it took to be a big time D1 QB.
Look at USC. They had a Mustain as their what, third stringer? A back-up punter? He just didn't have what it took. Matt Cassel on the other hand? He was a backup QB at USC that started in the NFL.
Let's go to LSU. Matt Flynn was a 5th year starter, a Saban recruit, which he turned into a national championship, and an NFL career. The common thread running through USC, LSU, and Alabama under Saban? If you play QB in those situations, the NFL is going to take a look at you. Phillip Sims didn't hurt his changes by going to Alabama, Ely didn't, Star Jackson didn't, etc... but McElroy certainly seemed to help his chances, same with AJ and JPW.
I understand the quarterbacks lining up to play for Saban, because if they can see the field they are all but insured a shot in the NFL. There's not a lot of other places they can insure that sort of thing, nor can they insure that level of coaching. There's a lot less risk than some might assume by being a back-up QB at Alabama, if you're good enough you'll probably play and if not you can always transfer out and get some playing time (though likely not an NFL career). You might have a ring or two for your trouble...
Anyway, very glad to see him committed!
