LSU’s Mettenberger chases McCarron’s success
LSU quarterback Zach Mettenberger has yet to prove he can be the savior of a stagnant passing game and the LSU offense. In fact, he occupies a seat similar to that of Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron this time last season. Perhaps Mettenberger’s hope lies in the remarkable transformation that took place for McCarron after the Crimson Tide’s overtime loss to LSU last fall. McCarron didn’t play well the first time he faced the tenacious Tigers defense — he completed fewer than 60 percent of his passes with no touchdowns, and he threw a costly third-quarter interception.
Bobby Bowden surveys college football today and puts Alabama on top (video)
College Football Hall of Fame coach Bobby Bowden spoke to the New Horizons Credit Union 1st and 10 Club on Monday night, sharing his views about the current state of the game.
Tide’s AJ McCarron indeed is practicing, and you can watch him in this video
You probably held your breath Saturday when Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron went down with a knee injury in a 42-10 victory at Missouri. Then you probably exhaled when we went back into the game. You probably breathed easier when you heard Alabama coach Nick Saban say Sunday night that McCarron would be fine in a day or two.
Tide’s AJ McCarron loves his deep, talented corps of receivers
The group does not feature a single star. Thirteen Alabama players have at least one catch this season: seven wide receivers, four running backs and two tight ends.
Tide’s AJ McCarron praises his backups, says his fakes have improved
Backup quarterbacks Phillip Ely and Blake Sims "did a good job" Saturday in the second half of the Alabama football team's 52-0 victory at Arkansas, Crimson Tide starting quarterback AJ McCarron said Tuesday. "Did a good job managing the game. [...]
McCarron’s hand is fine, he’s “ready to go”
As we’ve been saying, quarterback A.J. McCarron’s hand is fine. He bruised it while recovering a botched snap against Arkansas, but has looked fine this week in practice. McCarron said he doesn’t remember exactly what happened. All he knows is [...]
How’s the hand, AJ McCarron, and how about those bow ties?
AJ McCarron visited the Alabama media room after practice Tuesday and naturally was asked right away about his right hand. Before he left, he was asked about the bow ties he has been wearing to Alabama football games.
Hogs QB Wilson out vs. Alabama, sources say
While Arkansas coach John L. Smith says quarterback Tyler Wilson is a game-time decision for Saturday against No. 1-ranked Alabama, sources told ESPN.com he will not play. "There will be no further update on Tyler Wilson's status today," Smith said [...]
Watch AJ McCarron and Tide’s other QBs at practice Wednesday (video)
AJ McCarron (10) will lead top-ranked Alabama (2-0) in a Southeastern Conference opener at 2:30 p.m. CDT Saturday at Arkansas (1-1) in a game that will be televised nationally by CBS.
Check out this criticism of Alabama’s AJ McCarron (video)
The Alabama football is 2-0, ranked No. 1 and has outscored its first two opponents 76-14. AJ McCarron has thrown six touchdown passes in two games and has yet to have a pass intercepted.
Like his coach, McCarron seeks perfection
VIDEO: AJ McCarron discusses why he was unhappy after the Western Kentucky game; Alabama’s upcoming SEC matchup with Arkansas.
Smith optimistic about Tyler Wilson’s status
Tyler Wilson is still listed as day-to-day after injuring his head last weekend against ULM, but Arkansas head coach John L. Smith said he is more optimistic today than he was Monday about his star quarterback’s status against Alabama.
Competition ongoing between Phillip Ely, Blake Sims for Alabama backup QB job
Redshirt freshman Phillip Ely is listed as Alabama’s backup quarterback on the team’s official depth chart, but the competition remains ongoing, coach Nick Saban said today.
After allowing six sacks vs. WKU, Alabama O-line will ‘come back, make corrections and get better from it,’ says D.J. Fluker (video)
A review of the film indicates that more than just the Alabama offensive line was to blame for the six sacks Western Kentucky scored in last week’s home opener.
Razorbacks’ backup QB Brandon Allen preparing to start against top-ranked Tide
Arkansas quarterback Brandon Allen said he’s preparing to play this week, just like he’s prepared every game week since joining the Razorbacks last year. This isn’t any other week.
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