March Madness is just about upon us! No, I’m not talking about basketball. I’m talking about spring practices starting up around the country. Now is one of the times where young players have a big chance to make an impression on the coaching staff. This year we are bringing back the “Filling the Void” series as we look at some of the more interesting position battles and who will be replacing some of the best players from around the country.
First up? Alabama.
Background
Nick Saban has been fantastic since coming to Alabama. If you take away his first season, the Tide have gone 72-9. Oh yeah, they also have won three BCS National Championships. Not bad, but Bama is coming off of a “down” season. Or at least what Bama fans consider a “down” season in the Nick Saban era. I mean, they lost two games. That’s pretty bad, right?
One interesting thing about the Saban era in Tuscaloosa is how stable the QB position has been. In seven seasons, Saban has had just three QBs that he has depended on. John Parker Wilson was under center in 2007 and 2008. Greg McElroy took over in 2009 and 2010. AJ McCarron was the man in 2011, 2012 and 2013.
Another interesting twist to throw into the QB battle is the new Offensive Coordinator.
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