The Iron Bowl is one of college football’s biggest rivalry games. There is always trash talking going on between the Alabama and Auburn fan bases, but we really do not see it from players too often.
That is why a comment made by Auburn quarterback Bo Nix on Tuesday was interesting. The sophomore was asked about Alabama’s starting quarterback Mac Jones, and here was his answer:
Auburn QB Bo Nix on Alabama QB Mac Jones: “He does a great job managing the game, getting the ball to the players around him. Obviously he’s got a great running back, great offensive line, great receivers. That helps a lot."
— Josh Vitale (@JoshVitale) November 25, 2020
It is hard to gauge tone through a tweet, and it might have been completely harmless. But some might take it as Nix saying two things: 1) Jones is a game-manager and 2) he is a product of his surrounding talent.
Admittedly, that could be a major reach, but it is hard to know based off that one quote. Nothing Nix said is inaccurate, though.
Jones is incredible at managing games (and dominating them, to be honest) and he has one of the best supporting casts in the entire country. That doesn’t, however, mean that he still isn’t one of the best quarterbacks in college football right now.
We’ll see if this quote comes up later.
Alabama welcomes Auburn to Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday for the 2020 edition of the Iron Bowl. The Crimson Tide are major favorites, but will be without head coach Nick Saban due to COVID-19.
Stay tuned for more updates from Roll Tide Wire, part of the USA TODAY Sports College Wire network!
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