Blake Barnett Has Left the Team

[Catch Prothro]

I can understand him leaving.  A redshirt freshman sitting behind a very talented true freshman, he might never start again for the Tide.  Barnett is a talented young QB who needs more development.  Not sure he will ever get the opportunity as Hurts' backup.

I think Bama will be fine with Cooper Bateman as backup.

Agreed that there is more to the story.  Saban says he is not aware of any pending transfer.  Click here for link

I don't think LSU or USC would be good choices for him.  He needs to be with a coach that can develop QBs, like Florida, or somewhere on the west coast where he is from and can be closer to home.

[Scott-YHK]

I've seen some frustration on a few message boards regarding this. My thoughts are if that a kid doesn't want to be here, I don't want him here. No hard feelings on my end. He obviously wants to play and he's seen the writing on the wall (field). For the number 2 QB...he didn't get much playing time against WKU or Kent St. I understand that Hurts needs the reps, but when your backup needs reps as well, he probably should have received more in those two games. The way the backup is handled by the coaches has been frustrating the past few years. None of them get the game experience that is needed to take over if injury happens. That being said...doesn't matter if he leaves now or after the season is over. The team will be in the same position either way if the starter goes down.

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