Alabama announces a press conference with Nick Saban and Tua Tagovailoa on Monday 11am CT

[rgw]

After all the AD coordinated intention announcements - the consistent graphics with their statement are provided by AD marketing - from the players over social media, I did not expect a press conference for Tua Tagovailoa. I don’t think this means anything other than the media probably had been asking for an opportunity to take questions from Tua. He’s a top QB prospect for the NFL so the media interest just kinda dictates it if the player is willing to do it.

 

[BamaMoon]

PR is good for the program.

Hoping the best for Tua, whatever the decision.

 

[B1GTide]

Not sure why you have a presser to announce his return to Alabama.

 

[Isaiah 63:1]

Not sure why you have a presser to announce his return to Alabama.

I can think of several PR and marketing reasons. That said, I can’t imagine he’s returning...

 

[CajunCrimson]

Not sure why you have a presser to announce his return to Alabama.

Because all the questions about “why” that will follow. Many of the elite experts are saying he’s crazy for staying.

He will need to explain that in more detail than an instagram post can do

 

[rgw]

Not sure why you have a presser to announce his return to Alabama.

Didn’t want to say it to burst some folk’s hope bubble but I think you’re assessment is accurate. I believe this is a moment for Tua to directly thank the fans one last time before declaring for the draft.

 

[81usaf92]

Peyton manning announced his return in a press conference.... but then again there was no social media back then

 

[Con]

This is tough. I am happy for him but sad at the same time.

 

[CajunCrimson]

Don’t assume anything yet, y’all.

 

[rgw]

Don’t assume anything yet, y’all.

Brother, that’s what POSTIN’ is all about. Welcome to the Postin’ Twenties!

 

[CajunCrimson]

Brother, that’s what POSTIN’ is all about. Welcome to the Postin’ Twenties!

Please assume away. Several times a day. Have fun.

 

[B1GTide]

Please assume away. Several times a day. Have fun.

I assume that Tua will either stay or go, and that I will remain a fan of his no matter what he decides.

Roll Tide!

 

[Crimson1967]

Saban is going to announce he is taking the Mississippi State job and taking Tua with him. [/blue].

 

[BamaMoon]

Not sure why you have a presser to announce his return to Alabama

On first thought, you may be right, but, then again, when you think about it, STAYING will generate more questions and call for more explanation than him going.

FWIW, I have no idea but will stick to my "vote" that he stays.

 

[bigjue24]

On first thought, you may be right, but, then again, when you think about it, STAYING will generate more questions and call for more explanation than him going.

FWIW, I have no idea but will stick to my "vote" that he stays.

This is an interesting thought. I’ve been back and forth. I voted stay, but I keep talking myself into both, but I’m pulling for him either way. He’s a Class act.

 

[DzynKingRTR]

I assume that Tua will either stay or go, and that I will remain a fan of his no matter what he decides.

Roll Tide!

He may go and then end up on a team I despise. In that case, I will hope he puts up great numbers but his team loses forever.

 

[B1GTide]

He may go and then end up on a team I despise. In that case, I will hope he puts up great numbers but his team loses forever.

LOL - true - very true.

 

[bamamc1]

Either way it goes, I’ll always support him in whatever he does. I have a 7th grade daughter that has been given a perfect person to look up to and admire. How many other people, when you say their first name, everyone knows who you’re talking about?

As a fan base we’re lucky to call him ours. RTR

 

[RollTide_HTTR]

Hes gone IMO. I bet he had a good appointment with the doctor. But we'll find out soon enough.

 

[PA Tide Fan]

I'll stick to my vote he's going to the NFL draft. This sort of reinforces it a bit for me. If he announces a return with Saban sitting right next to him it may give the appearance to some that Saban applied some pressure. I don't think Saban wants to give that impression, especially after he took heat from the media for leaving Tua in the game that he got hurt.