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Interesting. So he wants to burn a year of eligibility I guess. Not sure what he gains from sticking around. He could transfer now and still graduate in December (I assume Bama's courses transfer pretty much anywhere). Start a Master's program in the Spring semester at the next school and play in 2019. I wonder what his long-term goals are. If he wants to get to the NFL, he needs to think about finding a program that will develop him as a Pro-style QB and get there as quickly as possible. Bama is not going to get him there.
He can just play in 4 games or under and it technically be a redshirt.
But do you really think Saban is going to let him only play in four games?
At the same time Hurts can say he’s injured... I think Hurts has done enough for Bama for them to preserve his redshirt. Maybe they work out a deal that they’ll redshirt him if he doesn’t transfer within the SEC.
If he wants to red-shirt this year, he can go off scholarship and pay his own way for one semester and graduate in December. Don’t see him going that route.
If Jalen does have to go off scholarship so he can finish at Bama, I would consider that a black mark on Bama’s reputation.
Certainly not everyone would. As an example of some (not all) of the people who wouldn’t, there are plenty of people with the what I consider extreme attitude of, if that’s what the authorities say....
But I think enough people would consider it a black mark on Bama’s reputation that Saban would want to avoid the situation where Jalen has to quit the team to preserve a year of eligibility, etc...
Josh Nesbitt 2.0
I agree. And he'd have the benefit of playing in the ACC as well. NFL teams do draft players from that conference still.
There are quite a few schools that would make Jalen a take. Despite all the negatives the kid has lost 2 games in college, throws 60%, and though he plays like Vick he has statistically outshined him... I think a school like Orgeon, Oklahoma, Auburn, and any school that has a draft likely prospect but no immediate heir apparent would take him, dont see too many schools here in the state of Texas giving him interest since its a passing league (maybe Houston), and then the less likely situation go to a HC who prefers running QBs like many in FLA such as FSU or USF (possibly Louisville as well)
What if he hopped on the Lane Train at FAU
Just thought about that.
total curiosity, but if he quits the team, forgoes his scholarship, pays his own way, graduates in December - is that in state or out of state tuition?
I could totally see that happening. He would kill that conference, but that's about it.
But..... does Jalen actually lose his starting position?
He is 26-2 as a QB for Alabama. Last year he threw 17 touchdowns and only 1 interception. He also finished 3rd in QB ratings out of the SEC and ACC combined
Or......
Does Alabama run this “Dual QB system” and put in Hurts or Tau depending on the defense and game situation that some seem to think that UGA should implement with Fields and Fromm
Not in his power to control.
Saban, "Go in for garbage time."
Jalen, "I can't, coach, my knee hurts."