I have to say I agree with Trent Dilfer.
I've never seen a freshman come into a game and play like that.
At least not since 1994, when I was watching Tennessee play UCLA in the season opener, and TN's starting QB got injured. This third string true freshman came into the game, and although rough around the edges, he had the most natural arm talent I had seen. That Manning kid turned out to be pretty good.
But yes, it's rat poison. For now, Tua seems to have kept a good head on his shoulders, working to improve, ignoring the hype. It's a good thing he chose to play for Saban. At some other school, he might be reading about himself, instead of working to get better.