AJ McCarron back from UA Camp

[jmark1007]

McCarron went to the UA camp with Ivan Matchett, Mark Barron, Burton Scott, and Julio Jones. He met with Applewhite and Saban and had some good things to say about Alabama, Julio, and Scott.

http://alabama.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=694284

 

[Bama Torch in Pcola]

That kid looks like Brodie Croyle.

 

[TDBama78]

That kid looks like Brodie Croyle.

is that a good thing?

 

[RunBamaRun]

is that a good thing?

Maybe he is a clone of BC and will be at Bama during a period where his extraordinary talents can really shine and he can reach his full potential.

Had BC been at Bama during any other time period his success would have been phenomenal.

 

[runtheoption22]

He's already got more touch than BC ever had at this level. I don't buy the argument that he quit looking at FSU b/c of Manuel. This kid should not be afraid of ANY competition.

 

[BamaNTN]

A story just went up on Bamamag.com about AJ. Looks like he will make his decision early in September of this year. I love our chances after reading the story. Roll Tide!!

 

[cmmiller711]

He's already got more touch than BC ever had at this level. I don't buy the argument that he quit looking at FSU b/c of Manuel. This kid should not be afraid of ANY competition.

what are the chances of him being a 5 star if he stays healthy?

 

[runtheoption22]

what are the chances of him being a 5 star if he stays healthy?

at minimum, he is a high 4.

 

[cmmiller711]

at minimum, he is a high 4.

thanks. It's really no big deal. I was just curious. I appreciate it RTO

 

[derek4tide]

Good news, thx for the post.:BigA:

 

[Crimson Surfer]

what are the chances of him being a 5 star if he stays healthy?

Short of something way out of the ordinary happening, McCarron is almost a certainty to be a five star QB. He is already being mentioned nationally as one of the best QBs in 2009 class.

 

[Crimson Hawk]

A.J. McCarron was in Tuscaloosa this week for the Tide's camp. McCarron, 6-foot-4, 190-pounds, spent three days throwing to some of the nation's top wide receiver including Julio Jones and Burton Scott among others

I would have loved to have seen that!!

 

[pvilleguru]

I would have loved to have seen that!!

it'd be like looking at the future of alabama football.

 

[jps1983]

it'd be like looking at the future of alabama football.

I pray you are correct. That would be sick.

 

[SoldierForTide]

I pray you are correct. That would be sick.

And think of the beasts on the OLine blocking for them!

 

[jmark1007]

I would have loved to have seen that!!

You can see him throwing to Mark Barron and Destin Hood here.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=k1Dx4Rv8yFQ

 

[Crimson Hawk]

You can see him throwing to Mark Barron and Destin Hood here.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=k1Dx4Rv8yFQ

Thanks for the link, jmark. Hard to believe the vid is of a soph. Never stops looking for a receiver. ........got some serious wheels, too!

 

[PDL]

You can see him throwing to Mark Barron and Destin Hood here.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=k1Dx4Rv8yFQ

Looks like he's got some happy feet. Either that or he's got a weird jump step after he finishes his drop back into the pocket. You do see that sort of thing with mobile quarterbacks, as he obviously is. But then again, he was just a sophomore in those videos. I guess we can't expect him to be completely polished already, can we? At least not until he's under Coach Applewhite's tutelage.

 

[BamaGoose]

I would like to have both Star Jackson and AJ McCarron but McCarron looks to be the better passer. With proper foot work this kid will be awesome even more. Good wheels as well.

 

[RT3413]

That kid is all arm. It's an amazing arm - great strength and accuracy - but he's got horrible footwork and never puts his body into the throws. Once he does that his passing strength is going to be closer to JaMarcus Russell. Decent mobility and good field vision.

From what I see he's got all of the things you can't teach a kid - and having him work for 4-5 years with Applewhite is going to turn him into a beast if we can get him.

I always thought McElroy's tape looked impressive and he was a much more polished QB but this kid has amazing potential IMO.