Holy crap! How does a freshman that never started a game come in under all that pressure, and perform the way he did? Yes there was some luck involved......the fourth down td pass that was intended for someone else, that tied the game....but this looked like a guy with all the confidence in the world......
That third down play where he somehow escaped and converted that third down that led to Bama's first score, was unreal.....
But to make a perfect throw, in overtime no less, after a huge sack, you just can't write a script like that in a movie....I mean that was a perfect throw...it was gunned and he hit the guy in stride......and as my wife pointed out, he is a Lefty, to boot(she is also)...
And for every hero, in a game like this, there is a goat.....and for Georgia, it had to be Parrish, the CB....he was repeatedly beat in the second half.....
Great pickup by Saban.
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why there's all the issues with Eli and a crop of new receivers this year. If a true college freshman can play his first game in the National Championship, why is it so difficult to imagine a 13 year NFL veteran having a 'only' a few weeks to get into synch with his receivers. Yeah, the NFL is at a higher level, but isn't an NFL QB and receivers more capable. The whole "Eli's has to work with new receivers' argument doesn't pass the common sense test...
Did you just use the words "common sense" and then try to compare the entry of a backup QB in the NCAA to how a NFL QB should play?
Fuck me.
First off, backup QB's have had single game success throughout time. Mainly because most of the prep work is done for the starter. This is like wondering why common sense didn't dictate that Frank Reich would be an elite QB because he led the Bills to an epic comeback over the Oilers.
The Giants offense was broken under McAdoo. The sooner people realize this, the better. They had a sub-par OL, play designs that didn't stretch the field, and they were literally playing 3 WR's at the end of the year who had never seen the field before in an NFL game.
If you have missed all that, there's probably no reason to even go through how important timing and route running is to a successful passing game.
If you can't see the difference, no argument will convince you....
Not to take anything away from that Tagovailoa. He might be a lot of fun to watch going forward.
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Thanks man - fun game.
Bama had a lot of injuries this year. It's easy to fill the gaps when you have so many 5-star recruits standing on the sideline, but they lost some pretty good players. Even Fitzpatrick was playing hurt with a kidney issue and a bad wheel.
I'm really excited about next season though, because Tua is going to be really fun to watch.
He reminds me a lot of a lefty Russell Wilson.
Couple years from now, I think people will be talking about him as a top NFL QB prospect.
Credit to Jake Fromm too, though - he cooled down in the 2nd half, but still - for a freshman to play the way he did in that spot was still impressive. That kid will be a player too.
Parker Wilson, AJ McCarron, Blake Sims, Jake Coker, Greg McElroy, Jalen Hurts... these guys were all solid but flawed. McCarron is the only guy there who has any shot at still playing QB in the NFL at this point.
So it's definitely different to see a kid like that under center.
Don't want to put too much stock in one half of football.. but when it's the 2nd half of the Natl. Title Game.. well, it carries some serious weight.
That was a very low and shitty comment there.
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Jesus Christ is his lord and savior and through him all things are possible. God hand picked Bama’s freshman QB over everyone else on the field last night.
That was a very low and shitty comment there.
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In comment 13779743 WillVAB said:
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Jesus Christ is his lord and savior and through him all things are possible. God hand picked Bama’s freshman QB over everyone else on the field last night.
That was a very low and shitty comment there.
it's based on him robotically and repeatedly saying that quote yesterday
not relevant to this thread.
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This was probably the weakest 'Bama team in years & they win another national championship. UFB. They're insane.
I'm really excited about next season though, because Tua is going to be really fun to watch.
He reminds me a lot of a lefty Russell Wilson.
Physically for sure...Tua seems more zen personality wise...
But that is a very interesting comparison...
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Jesus Christ is his lord and savior and through him all things are possible. God hand picked Bama’s freshman QB over everyone else on the field last night.
That was a very low and shitty comment there.
I don't know. That's the first thing that always comes to my mind too whenever an athlete credits their performance to god. Like god cares how well the kid plays or who wins the game. Always strikes me as arrogant and presumptious - as if the players you beat just weren't good enough christians to win.
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Love the way the ball comes out of his hand.
No way.
Aside from only being 6'1", I think you have to admit there is a lot to like with Tags. Both UCLA and USC wanted him as the heir apparent to Rosen and Darnold...
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Love the way the ball comes out of his hand.
No way.
Aside from only being 6'1", I think you have to admit there is a lot to like with Tags. Both UCLA and USC wanted him as the heir apparent to Rosen and Darnold...
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In comment 13779743 WillVAB said:
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Jesus Christ is his lord and savior and through him all things are possible. God hand picked Bama’s freshman QB over everyone else on the field last night.
That was a very low and shitty comment there.
I don't know. That's the first thing that always comes to my mind too whenever an athlete credits their performance to god. Like god cares how well the kid plays or who wins the game. Always strikes me as arrogant and presumptious - as if the players you beat just weren't good enough christians to win.
Exactly.
If not, Giants have spent 2 years developing OL/DL/LB.
Trade whatever is necessary to acquire this QB.
Has a great touch and is built like a LB
Maybe it's just weird watching a lefty QB but he looked to me to need a lot work on mechanics. I think it's extremely premature to project him as better than both Rosen and Darnold. I believe Rosen will be an elite QB in the NFL, right up there with Brady, Peyton, and Rodgers when all is said and done.
I think his mechanics are fairly advanced for his age. That's a very quick, compact delivery Tags has. Not a lot of wasted motion and can throw with pace. And he looks to have good pocket sense...For someone like you who really likes the nuances of QB play, I think you need to keep watching this guy.
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In comment 13779743 WillVAB said:
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Jesus Christ is his lord and savior and through him all things are possible. God hand picked Bama’s freshman QB over everyone else on the field last night.
That was a very low and shitty comment there.
I don't know. That's the first thing that always comes to my mind too whenever an athlete credits their performance to god. Like god cares how well the kid plays or who wins the game. Always strikes me as arrogant and presumptious - as if the players you beat just weren't good enough christians to win.
Exactly.
Get over yourself
Well...maybe if you buy me a few drinks sailor. BTW God deserves all the credit for my amazing sense of humor.