Alabama Spring Football Notes on QB Competition, attacking line

Happy Thursday, everyone. Alabama basketball is actively shopping in the mercenary center, but there is no concrete news to report about that so good pick at the carcass of spring football.

Greg Mcelroy reflects the recent sentiment expressed by many that Ty Simpson is the clear leader at Quarterback.

At the moment, based on my understanding of what is going on in Tuscaloosa, that Ty has had a solid camp, Mcelroy said. He is so far in sturdy control over the number 1 lane that the other two, between Austin Mack and Keelon Russell, are the ones who are currently compromising a bit for that number 2.

Simpson is the oldest of the group, who has been to Alabama since 2022. Mack was transferred from Washington prior to the 2024 season. Russell is now a first -year student of five stars.

As soon as we enter the summer, that competition may be extensive, Mcelroy said. Maybe one of those guys makes a leap and makes this thing super competitive. I don't think I would have an answer soon.

It would be best that Ty has his Mac Jones year. We will see.

Wilkin Formby and Jaeden Roberts are reportedly doing well on the right side of the line, although they have a strange small competition.

According to Formby, the two have built up chemistry in recent years.

Many people do not realize that we have been playing together for so long, because when I arrived here for the first time, he was with the two and we played a lot together in the spring and during the autumn camp, Formby said. … It's great to play next to J-Rob. We have good chemistry and he just brings that energy.

Roberts, known for a long time as one of the strongest players for the tide, treated injuries during the 2024 season and played most of the pain. He said on Wednesday that the injuries affected him, but he was 100% introduced the year.

The senior from Houston said that his biggest emphasis on spring training had improved his hands.

Me and J-Rob are in a competition whose sweat is currently the most at the moment, against on Wednesday against reporters.

Who wins the competition?

I defeated him, Roberts said.

He just sweat so much by nature, but every time you see us in the facility, liquids just smelled, Formby said.

How is a winner of the competition determined? The dietitians helped to judge, but the two tidal lines have discovered a better method.

When you are on the floor to do ABS, whoever has a stain on the floor, Formby said.

That's just disgusting.

In terms of Russaw, some notes about the defense shared.

Redshirt First -year Linebacker Noah CarterSaid Russaw, consistently brings his rapid exit and life in the defense.

When we get started, he can go, Russaw said. Only him, he also brings energy to the room. You will see him scream and say all the time, let's go, and things like that.

Redshirt Sophomore Defensive Lineman Keon KeeleyRussaw said that it goes step by step, spends working on his profession every day.

He got much better, Russaw said. He worked.

First -year Justin HillSaid Russaw, has much more room to grow, but sees progress and regularly shows his explosiveness on a practice field.

Hill has been mentioned several times as a player who has already flashed.

Ryan Grubb is said to bring a small Gump-pleasant intensity to the practical area.

Ryan Grubb has brought another personality Alabama FootballEspecially in comparison with the Deboer Kalen. The Crimson Tijden has new offensive coordinator yielded a fiery presence on the practice field So far, while working to breathe new life into the UA attack.

Alabama offensive guard Jaeden Roberts said he liked to work with Grubb, who after a year with the NFLS Seatle Seahawks enjoyed working with Grubb, who took over as a primary OC and Playcaller.

I love his intensity, Robert said in Tuscaloosa on Wednesday. I love him as a coach. I mean, he is only that guy to be there, the man we need to push the attack and make us better.

Finally, if you need a first -year student to really adopt and root this year, Chuck McDonald may just be your husband.

Chuck McDonald III, who had worked his way back to full force after breaking his leg the fall for his first -year season in Mater Dei, initially asked his will to play football after the death of his mothers. But when McDonald returned to the field, he was razed then, said his father.

Chuck McDonald III had something, or someone for whom to play.

That was really low for everyone. It has hurt many people. (It) hurt me. It still does it, said Chuck McDonald III. What really pushed me is knowing that she looks at me from top, and I have to do it for her, and she would certainly be proud. My mother pushed me a lot through it. She (was there) for me, so she (pushed) a lot through it.

That mentality has not hesitated since then.

That child has overcome quite a bit.

That's it for now. Have a great day.

Roll Tide.