2011 Spring Preview - QB's

[ssmith general]

"Moving On: In Greg McElroy, Alabama waves goodbye to a national championship quarterback for the first time since Jay Barker. The two-year starter will be missed for a lot of reasons, not the least of which will be that over 27 career starts, he threw only nine interceptions in 638 pass attempts. That's just one every three games, a ratio his successor would be thrilled to call his own."

Link - Article by Chase Goodbread

I have still not decided which "team" I am on as far as the QB's.  I do think there is a reasonable chance Sims passes AJ.

[MountainTider]

I don't think this race will be determined in the spring. I think the competition goes until August. But it will be interesting to see how A-Day goes.

[Chechem]

I don't think this race will be determined in the spring. I think the competition goes until August. But it will be interesting to see how A-Day goes.

I agree.  Barring injury, we won't know until August who is the starter.  I think Sims has more potential, but there is so little experience I can't be sure.  AJ has at least seen the games and been on the field.

Toss up right now.

[Elephantidae]

I believe I'm gonna be a "bandwagon" supporter on this one.  Whichever one gets to be QB1 that's the bandwagon I'm jumping on.

[MountainTider]

I believe I'm gonna be a "bandwagon" supporter on this one.  Whichever one gets to be QB2 that's the bandwagon I'm jumping on.

LOL! That's the opposite of bandwagon for Alabama football. If you're a real Bama fan, you always want the second string QB playing. 

Therefore, I FIFY.

[Chechem]

I believe I'm gonna be a "bandwagon" supporter on this one.  Whichever one gets to be QB2 that's the bandwagon I'm jumping on.

LOL! That's the opposite of bandwagon for Alabama football. If you're a real Bama fan, you always want the second string QB playing. 

Therefore, I FIFY.

Hopefully all of that nonsense last year about the backup is done, especially the second guessing, slamming CNS for not replacing the starter, and complaining constantly about our #1 QB performance.  CLEARLY, CNS knew better (as evidenced when AJ got in).

[ricky023]

I want to see Sims push AJ so hard his nose runs. I also want AJ to step up in front of Mr. Sims all he can. If they push each other so hard they will both be great. I do however think Sims has the speed AJ has the arm. Alabama fans are going to have fun watching the next National Championship QB run that offense. RTR!

[yepitsronnie]

The competition should make both guys better.  I've been an AJ fan, but I think Sims is really talented.  I wouldn't be disappointed to see either behind center.

[ricky023]

I want to see if we possibly go to a 2 QB system for running and throwing. I think it could work if the OC can use them both. RTR!

[califbamafan]

Which ever QB that gives us the best chance to win is who I want. Starting off AJ may have a slight edge but Sims can catch him. Either way a tough battle for the job will only benefit us in the long run

[Chechem]

Just hope both stay healthy and out of trouble.

We need a winner, nothing more.

[LegalAcidity]

While it's true that AJ has more game experience than Sims, his only meaningful experience came in a tough spot during the AU game, and frankly, he looked like a scared little girl during that series.

Whichever one gets the job, I'm assuming they do just fine.

[ricky023]

his only meaningful experience came in a tough spot during the AU game, and frankly, he looked like a scared little girl during that series.

Whichever one gets the job, I'm assuming they do just fine.

I agree. He was thrown in the biggest game we play and he looked very scared. Greg had gotten knocked out and he had to go in the face of that. RTR!

[Chechem]

his only meaningful experience came in a tough spot during the AU game, and frankly, he looked like a scared little girl during that series.

Whichever one gets the job, I'm assuming they do just fine.

I agree. He was thrown in the biggest game we play and he looked very scared. Greg had gotten knocked out and he had to go in the face of that. RTR!

But I hope he's still kicking himself for not excelling then.  He had a chance for Bama lore.  Instead, he melted.  Not hating him, it was VERY tough, but it was a chance.  We don't get many chances like that as football players.

[ricky023]

Well when they go against each other it is going to make for some fine spring time discussions. I think our whole team will be a picture in the making. Our defense is going to have a bunch of pushers also. RTR!

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