"Nick Saban 'pleased' with progress of both Jalen Hurts, Blake Barnett"

[WALL-E]

Nick Saban 'pleased' with progress of both Jalen Hurts, Blake Barnett

By Matt Zenitz | mzenitz@al.com
Published September 07, 2016, 07:59:13 PM

Jalen Hurts and Blake Barnett are competing to be Alabama's permanent starter at quarterback Read more...

[2Stater]

"I think we need to continue to develop both of those players. It was encouraging that both players played better as they played in the game, which should be expected of freshmen. Hopefully we'll see big improvement in this game."

Looks like Saban will be playing them both again. I like the idea of both of them getting the experience at this point, plus, with 2 completely different styles, it makes the opponent's job harder to prepare for us. Will be interesting to see if he plays both against Ole Miss.

[McBaman]

For my 2-cents....think both will play vs. WKU and I expect both to do well.  To me, they have styles and skill sets that are both different and overlapping.  I'll take that.  Gives opposing D's a lot to think about. 

I can see Barnett starting and Hurts coming in, especially in 4th qtr when D's are getting tired, and running all over the place.  You are not going to arm tackle Hurts.  He's too strong.

[bamaphil]

For my 2-cents....think both will play vs. WKU and I expect both to do well.  To me, they have styles and skill sets that are both different and overlapping.  I'll take that.  Gives opposing D's a lot to think about. 

I can see Barnett starting and Hurts coming in, especially in 4th qtr when D's are getting tired, and running all over the place.  You are not going to arm tackle Hurts.  He's too strong.

Sagan frequently surprises us, but I don't see him going with a two QB system for long. He wants a leader the team will unify around. 

[2Stater]

For my 2-cents....think both will play vs. WKU and I expect both to do well.  To me, they have styles and skill sets that are both different and overlapping.  I'll take that.  Gives opposing D's a lot to think about. 

I can see Barnett starting and Hurts coming in, especially in 4th qtr when D's are getting tired, and running all over the place.  You are not going to arm tackle Hurts.  He's too strong.

Sagan frequently surprises us, but I don't see him going with a two QB system for long. He wants a leader the team will unify around. 

He used to surprise me billions and billions of times, too Phil. 

[bamaphil]

For my 2-cents....think both will play vs. WKU and I expect both to do well.  To me, they have styles and skill sets that are both different and overlapping.  I'll take that.  Gives opposing D's a lot to think about. 

I can see Barnett starting and Hurts coming in, especially in 4th qtr when D's are getting tired, and running all over the place.  You are not going to arm tackle Hurts.  He's too strong.

Sagan frequently surprises us, but I don't see him going with a two QB system for long. He wants a leader the team will unify around. 

He used to surprise me billions and billions of times, too Phil. 

  Auto-correct strikes again!

[ricky023]

I am actually wondering how Cooper feels in all this media hype on the other two? You know all the talk about him being the guy this year and now all of a sudden he is not being mentioned. RTR!

[2Stater]

I am actually wondering how Cooper feels in all this media hype on the other two? You know all the talk about him being the guy this year and now all of a sudden he is not being mentioned. RTR!

I've thought the same thing, Preacher. But I've heard nothing about him complaining.

[SUPERCOACH]

I am actually wondering how Cooper feels in all this media hype on the other two? You know all the talk about him being the guy this year and now all of a sudden he is not being mentioned. RTR!

I've thought the same thing, Preacher. But I've heard nothing about him complaining.

He looked like he was having a good time when he finally got into the game last week.

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