Crimson Tide has faith in AJ McCarron

Michael Casagrande – Ledger-Enquirer

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – About three or four times a game, Alabama takes a swing. Typically using a play-action fake, the Crimson Tide looks to extend the opposing defense with a deep pass. So far, it hasn’t yielded much. Only a few have been completed and none for touchdowns besides Michael Williams’ 37-yarder after lining up in field-goal formation against Arkansas. So far, it’s been about nibbling at the opposing defenses with first-year starter AJ McCarron behind center. Through four games, Alabama ranks 64th nationally by averaging 225 passing yards a game with mostly safe throws. [Read More]