There’s no doubt that the quarterback battle in Tuscaloosa will be one of the most fascinating college football stories this season, especially since more than likely, Mac Jones and Bryce Young will be battling it out for the QB1 position.
Bryce Young, although young, is incredible talented. Not only was named the national high school offensive player of the year, he is also the No. 1 overall player in the 2020 recruiting class. In his senior year alone, Young threw for 4,528 yards and 58 touchdowns with another 357 yards and 10 TDs on the ground. In his career, he threw for 12,895 yards, 147 TDs, and 18 INT.
But how did Young end up at Alabama, especially at one point, he was sold on USC?
In an interview with USA Today’s Paul Myerberg, Young explains his reasoning for choosing the Tide in the end.
“I’m definitely blessed to be able to go to Alabama where we have the best resources in college football. I’ve just been trying to take advantage of it”
“I just wanted to do what was best for me, football-wise. I felt that Alabama was the best fit for me. It was somewhat difficult facing the fact that I’m not going to be going to school 20 minutes away from my house. But at the end of the day, I just wanted to do what was best. It wasn’t really too big of a deal. It was, for me, whatever I could do to put myself in the best position.”
As Myerberg explains in his article, “Alabama could offer continuity and security at a time when USC seemed headed toward a coaching change, though Helton was able to lead the Trojans to eight wins and secure his position for at least one more year, with several changes to his coaching staff.”
Young is excited, and knows the best is yet to come:
“I just want to maximize myself and listen to my coaches. Really, for me, it’s whatever the coaches ask of me. I’m just trying to get better and push myself to be the best I can. Just listen to the coaches. They’re not going to steer me wrong.”
Will Bryce Young win the battle in Tuscaloosa for the starting quarterback position come September?
Only time will tell. But one thing is for certain: Young is right where he is supposed to be.
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