The only I see Tua not starting the whole season (barring injury) is if Jalen balls out in fall camp and has a turnaround similar to Blake Sims in 2014 and if Tua just for some reason is less than stellar. Two things I don't see happening.
Texas Tech? Sling the ball 50+ times a game Texas Tech?That's where assumptions comes in for most of fans. I don't think He should change positions and he shouldn't be doing that just to benefit the program. He is talented QB, just not in the right offense at Alabama. He would do well at Oregon, SMU, Texas Tech, etc. Jalen may decide to play in all game with Tua.. or work with the coach to develop a plan for him to play in 4 games assuming if he lose his spot.
The system worked fine when Hurts started and Tua came in 2nd half to play. Both received just about equal playing time in most of the games.. why can't it work this year? IF the game is 30-0 at halftime, then it makes sense to pull one out for others. There are many logic in play, so it's best to leave it up to coach and watch it unfolds...
He possibly meant Texas or TAMU. I've heard both mentioned as possibilities/suggestions if Jalen transfers. Either of those would be close to home for him.Texas Tech? Sling the ball 50+ times a game Texas Tech?
Is Kingsbury not running the offense there any longer?
If Jalen takes a redshirt he will be sitting out this fall. He can then graduate in December and transfer to another school and be eligible to play 2 years. The better question is what benefit does it provide Jalen to transfer the season starts? He wouldn't be able to play an faster than if he just stays, redshirts and graduates..If Tua is the guy and Jalen is likely to transfer when he graduates then shouldn't all mop up and backup play go to Mac Jones? If Jalen understands this then why not go ahead and transfer before the season starts? Or just sit out this fall, graduate in December transfer and still have two years to play.
He can play up to 4 games and redshirt.If Jalen takes a redshirt he will be sitting out this fall. He can then graduate in December and transfer to another school and be eligible to play 2 years. The better question is what benefit does it provide Jalen to transfer the season starts? He wouldn't be able to play an faster than if he just stays, redshirts and graduates..
Right, but if the theory is that Jalen loses the QB competition and wants to stay, graduate and take a redshirt why would he want to play in 4 games unless Tua got injured? But, you're correct that he can play in up to 4 games but he would essentially be sitting out if he takes a redshirt considering we can play up to 15 games..He can play up to 4 games and redshirt.
I would hope a lot of that playing time would go to Mac Jones if it is available.With our schedule; if Tua starts, Jalen will play a lot more than 4 games in cleanup.
Jalen won't burn a year of eligibility playing mop up duty. Just doesn't make any sense..With our schedule; if Tua starts, Jalen will play a lot more than 4 games in cleanup.
I agree, and as I said, if Jalen is redshirted and leaves in December why give him the mop up duty? The extra game reps should go to Mac Jones. 2016 SEC Offensive Player of the Year holding the clip board and signaling in plays. Who would have thought.Jalen won't burn a year of eligibility playing mop up duty. Just doesn't make any sense..
Agreed. Which is why as soon as the decision is made (which I think it's already been made) on who the starter will be, I think a plan will be put in place (assuming Tua is named starter) that Mac Jones will get more practice reps and the bulk/if not all of mop up duty. The only way Jalen is actually inserted into a game is for emergency purposes only. Because as you've stated, no way Jalen agrees to stay, graduate yet burn up a year of eligibility on mop up duty. No way.Jalen won't burn a year of eligibility playing mop up duty. Just doesn't make any sense..
Actually somewhat excited to see what Mac Jones can do and how he looks in whatever playing time he gets. He made some good throws at A day by standing in the pocket and letting the play develop..Agreed. Which is why as soon as the decision is made (which I think it's already been made) on who the starter will be, I think a plan will be put in place (assuming Tua is named starter) that Mac Jones will get more practice reps and the bulk/if not all of mop up duty. The only way Jalen is actually inserted into a game is for emergency purposes only. Because as you've stated, no way Jalen agrees to stay, graduate yet burn up a year of eligibility on mop up duty. No way.
Actually somewhat excited to see what Mac Jones can do and how he looks in whatever playing time he gets. He made some good throws at A day by standing in the pocket and letting the play develop..
https://twitter.com/abc/status/https://twitter.com/MattSpikings/status/1022459027035500544?s=19Unfortunately I'm sure that doesn't apply to conference championship games, playoff game, bowl games and nat'l championship games.
I saw this too. The only problem is Mac has already red shirted. But even then thats only one year gone for him.