Alabama backup QB Phillip Ely transferring
By Edward Aschoff
Published May 29, 2013, 01:00:42 PM
Alabama finds itself a little light at the quarterback spot now that backup Phillip Ely has announced that he's transferring to Toledo.
The Crimson Tide still has veteran AJ McCarron, who is looking to win his third straight national championship this fall, but there isn't much experience at all behind him. Ely redshirted in 2011, but passed for 42 yards and a touchdown on four pass attempts last season.
Alabama will likely turn to redshirt junior Blake Sims, who has spent time at both running back and quarterback, and redshirt freshman Alec Morris as backups to McCarron.
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