New article about battle for LT spot

[MDB Tide Roll]

To see Aaron Douglas and Alfred McCullough standing together on the University of Alabama practice field, someone unfamiliar with the Crimson Tide's left tackle position might never guess the two are competing for the same job.

At 6-foot-7 and 275 pounds, Douglas is long enough and lean enough to pass for a tight end. McCullough, at 6-2 and 311 pounds, looks more like a guard than a tackle, and in fact has practiced some at guard in his career.

Whether or not either fit the ideal mold, however, matters little.

What matters more is that one of them will likely exit spring drills as the Crimson Tide's most reliable option at the most crucial position on the offensive line.

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[cbbama99]

I think this is the position that has concerned me the most in this coming season, more than even quarterback. Whoever plays LT is going to have a lot of pressure on him to keep defenders off the backs of new QBs. We get solid play at this position, we have a monstrous offense.

[SUPERCOACH]

Good article.  I put it on the blog.

[2Stater]

She's an LT magnet. Let's make her an assistant coach.

[MDB Tide Roll]

I think this is the position that has concerned me the most in this coming season, more than even quarterback. Whoever plays LT is going to have a lot of pressure on him to keep defenders off the backs of new QBs. We get solid play at this position, we have a monstrous offense.

I agree.  I've been worried about the drop-off we saw when Fluker was out last year and McCullough filled in at RT.

[ricky023]

Well we have a great group trying for LT we should should do well this year. RTR!

[Marshal Dillon]

I think Douglas wins the LT slot. He's got the experience and at his size, he would be a natural. I just can't see a 6'2" 300 left tackle. Maybe Tyler Love makes a run at it. 

 

[MDB Tide Roll]

I think Douglas wins the LT slot. He's got the experience and at his size, he would be a natural. I just can't see a 6'2" 300 left tackle. Maybe Tyler Love makes a run at it. 

 

I don't think Tyler Love is going to be in the mix.  He's still being withheld from practice due to a concussion.  I think one of the other two is going to lock it down before he gets a chance.


Here's the link to the Wed practice notes that mention Tyler still being held out.

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[ricky023]

I think whichever one wins the job, just think what a great replacement we have. We won't miss a beat if something happens which we hope not. RTR!

[JohnCarlisle]

At first I thought that Douglas was just not as good as Saban thought he would be. But after reading about this battle for the last couple weeks, I'm starting to believe that McCullough has just really stepped up his game. 

[SUPERCOACH]

At first I thought that Douglas was just not as good as Saban thought he would be. But after reading about this battle for the last couple weeks, I'm starting to believe that McCullough has just really stepped up his game. 

Welcome to the site.  Have some e-cred.

[ricky023]

At first I thought that Douglas was just not as good as Saban thought he would be. But after reading about this battle for the last couple weeks, I'm starting to believe that McCullough has just really stepped up his game. 

Welcome John. I agree with you I think the game has stepped up for a lot of players. RTR!

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