Archive for Phillip Sims
Ex-UA QB Sims and McCarron Still Talk
Posted by: | CommentsEven though a few months ago former Alabama back-up quarterback Phillip Sims transferred to Virginia, he and starting quarterback AJ McCarron still chat with each other from time to time. “Me and A.J., we have conversations every other week or text each other. He said I’ve helped him – don’t ask me how – and […]
Former Alabama QB Sims To Start for UVA
Posted by: | CommentsUniversity of Virginia coach Mike London announced that former Bama qb Phillip Sims will make his first start against Duke this weekend. Sims as you all know by now, left the program for “personal reasons.” Although he is excited to start, Sims wants to keep the expectations low. “Nobody’s asking me to go out and […]
Former QB Simms Will Not Be Starting At Virginia
Posted by: | CommentsIf former Alabama back-up quarterback Phillip Simms thought that he chances of being the starting quarterback at Virginia would be better, he was wrong. It was announced today by UVA head coach Mike London that Simms will not be the starting qb, but that last year’s qb Michael Rocco will be the starter. Rocco […]
Sims to Get More Playing Time Against North Texas
Posted by: | CommentsIt is being reported that the quarterback competition between Phillip Sims and AJ McCarron is not over. Sims reportedly will see more playing time this weekend against the Mean Green of North Texas according to Chase Goodbread of Tidesports.com, Coach Saban will use both quarterbacks this weekend. “We’ll continue to work the quarterbacks as we […]
Does Playing A Team Like North Texas Hurt the Tide?
Posted by: | CommentsDoes anyone really think that North Texas will give Alabama a hard time this weekend? The Tide welcomes in the Mean Green this into Tuscaloosa and to say there is no buzz about this game would be an understatement. There was more hype and excitement about Kent State then this game, probably because it was […]
Is Phillip Sims Becoming Disgruntled?
Posted by: | CommentsDuring Alabama’s 27-11 victory over Penn State Saturday, quarterback AJ McCarron played the whole contest except for the last minute or so of the game, that’s when back-up qb Phillip Sims came in and closed out the game. Sims on his Twitter account, sounded more then a bit disappointed about his situation: “Dont even feel […]
McCarron to Start, Carter Out of Today’s Game
Posted by: | CommentsAs most thought, AJ McCarron will get the start at quarterback today for the Tide. McCarron last week against Kent State threw for 226 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. To many observing the game, the offense seemed to move the ball more effectively under McCarron then back-up Phillip Sims. Nick Saban didn’t say that […]
Saban To Name QB Starter today; PSU QB’s Struggle
Posted by: | CommentsNick Saban announced yesterday that he will be making a decision on who will start the Penn State game today. “Both guys are working hard,” Saban said. “Both guys have a good attitude about what they’re trying to do, and both guys are preparing well for the game.” Most people think that after last Saturday, […]
Star Jackson at Starting QB? Yes.. Possibly Against Alabama!
Posted by: | CommentsSources say that Star Jackson is considering transferring from Alabama to play elsewhere… and that elsewhere could be one of Alabama’s opponents next year, Georgia State. Georgia State is coached by none other than former Alabama head coach Bill Curry. The connection to Star Jackson is through an assistant coach who was Star Jackson’s former high school […]