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Big 12 Football: Greg McElroy thinks the American conference is deeper

ESPN analyst and former Alabama quarterback doesn’t think too highly of the Big 12 Conference. He would put the AAC up there with them.

The Texas Longhorns don’t have fond memories of former Alabama quarterback Greg McElroy. The last time many saw him on a football field came in the 2009-10 BCS National Championship game. Colt McCoy was injured and McElroy would lead the Crimson Tide to the National Championship. Now McElroy is talking about the Big 12, just not in a very positive manner.

During a telecast, he had some interesting comments about the American Athletic Conference over the Big 12 Conference. The Big 12 has come under criticism following the performances of Oklahoma State, Kansas State, Iowa State and Kansas the last two weeks. While he makes the case about the middle of the pack, it is all about the top of the conference. That is where the group is judged but he thinks there is an argument.

“Tell me the American, right now, isn’t deeper than the Big 12, perhaps,” McElroy said during the UCF/Georgia Tech game. “I think the American — you could make a case, based on the first couple of weeks here out in the 2020 season — it’s early but I’ve been far more impressed with the quality of play at the top right now. Of course, Oklahoma, Texas, they’re excellent. But those next teams, three, four, five — Oklahoma State struggled today, Iowa State lost to Louisiana, we know Kansas State struggled last week against Arkansas State, losing that game.”

One could point out that the Big 12 Conference is an easy target at this point. It is for good reason, as a Power Five conference, you don’t expect that a Group of Five conference to give you so much trouble, but here we are.

Navy 1-1
SMU 2-0
Cincinnati 1-0
Memphis 1-0
Central Florida 1-0
South Florida 1-1
East Carolina 0-0
Houston 0-0
Temple 0-0
Tulsa 0-1
Tulane 1-1

It is really a silly argument to try and make after just three weeks of the season. Sure has the Big 12 Conference looked bad through the first couple weeks of the season? Sure. Given how the season has come together with so many concerns about the health and safety of those involved, many should have known it would be slow going.

Alabama football countdown: 12 days until kickoff

We are 12 days from Alabama football kicking off its season on the road against the Missouri Tigers to start a 10-game, SEC only schedule.

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There has been a lot of uncertainty surrounding college football over the last couple of months, but as of right now, the season still looks like it’s a go for the SEC, ACC and Big 12.

So, what does that mean? It means that we can continue the Countdown to Kickoff en route to the Crimson Tide — and the rest of the SEC — getting things underway on Sept. 26.

With it now being Sept. 14, we are officially 12 days away from the start!

Newly added walk-on quarterback Logan Burnett, the grad transfer from Mississippi State and TCU, now wears the No. 12 after former Alabama wide receiver Chadarius Townsend transferred to Texas Tech.

Junior punter Skyler DeLong out of Fort Mill (S.C.) also wears it.

The number is one of the more legendary in Crimson Tide history, however, as several historically great quarterbacks such as Joe Namath, Ken Stabler and even Greg McElroy have worn it.

Nov 26, 2010; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Auburn Tigers defensive lineman Nick Fairley (90) trips up Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Greg McElroy (12) at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports

2020 Alabama football schedule

  • Sept. 26 at Missouri (Columbia, Mizz.)
  • Oct. 3 vs. Texas A&M (Tuscaloosa, Ala.)
  • Oct. 10 at Ole Miss (Oxford, Miss.)
  • Oct. 17 vs. Georgia (Tuscaloosa, Ala.)
  • Oct. 24 at Tennessee (Knoxville, Tenn.)
  • Oct. 31 vs. Miss State (Tuscaloosa, Ala.)
  • Nov. 14 at LSU (Baton Rouge, La.)
  • No. 21 vs. Kentucky (Tuscaloosa, Ala.)
  • Nov. 28 vs. Auburn (Tuscaloosa, Ala.)
  • Dec. 5 at Arkansas (Fayetteville, Ark.)

Stay tuned for more updates from Roll Tide Wire, part of the USA TODAY Sports College Wire network!

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Greg McElroy: Mac Jones not as talented as UGA’s Jamie Newman

Former Alabama QB Greg McElroy chimes in on the Alabama QB debate and claims that Mac Jones is not as talented as UGA’s QB Jamie Newman.

Former Alabama quarterback Greg McElroy, who led Alabama to a National Championship, was a guest on “Xtra 1063” in Atlanta and spoke about his thoughts on the Crimson Tide’s presumptive starting quarterback for 2020, Mac Jones.

In 2019, Jones was thrusted into the starting role after Tua Tagovailoa fractured his hip and required season-ending surgery. Throughout the season, he accumulated 1,503 yards off of 97 completions for 14 touchdowns and three interceptions.

Though his stats are impressive, considering the situation, McElroy believes that Alabama is set to face a UGA quarterback in 2020 that could give them some problems.

Jamie Newman transferred from Wake Forest to UGA, and his presence on the field is expected to be a step up from what the Bulldogs are used to, but more importantly, McElroy claims that he’s “way more talented” than Jones.

“I think Newman is way more talented, I don’t even think its really comparable just given Jamie Newman’s upside,” says McElroy. “I mean, guys, we are talking about top-5 pick upside here. He has that kind of upside here. He’s ridiculous.”

Newman threw for 2,868 yards in 2019 from 220 completions on 361 passes fro 26 touchdowns and 11 interceptions.

The former Alabama quarterback has high praise for Newman’s game.

“There are some nuances to his game, that he needs to learn,” McElroy says. “But just as far as talent is concerned, there’s not many out there in college football like him. He’s extremely accurate, big arm, needs to learn how to layer the football a little more.”

He makes it clear that he is not trying to put Jones down, as he thinks he is a solid option for the quarterback position at Alabama, but that Newman is just the superior player when put side-by-side.

“Mac Jones is a solid player, as well,” says McElroy. “I thought he performed, like I said, very admirably, but I think part of the reason why everyone will feel really good about him is the fact that he’s surrounded by an all-star team, in a lot of ways. I mean, you got two receivers that are as good as anyone in the country, in Waddle and DeVonta Smith. You have an experienced running back and a decent offensive line coming back, as well.”

At the end of the day, McElroy thinks the situation Jones is in, with the players he is supported by, is superior to that of Newman’s in Athens, GA.

“I would favor the situation Mac Jones is playing in, but if I’m going just strictly on talent, I would absolutely favor Jamie Newman” McElroy says.

You can listen to the full clip below.

Roll Tide Wire will keep you updated on Mac Jones and the Alabama Crimson Tide as they get closer to the start of the 2020 college football season!

NFL Draft: Of the 12 QBs chosen in 2011, one remains with the team that selected him

Cam Newton went first and Greg McElroy went last of the 12 QBs drafted in 2011. How did they all do in the NFL?

A dozen quarterbacks were taken in the 2011 NFL Draft. Cam Newton was the first, going No. 1 overall. With the exit from Carolina of Newton, Andy Dalton of the Cincinnati Bengals, for now, remains the last quarterback to be with the team that drafted him in 2011.

New York Jets: Greg McElroy (Round 7)

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Greg McElroy still has a home in football, in the broadcast booth. His NFL career consisted of one start, a loss, for the Jets who took him 208th overall. McElroy threw for 214 yards with a TD and a pick in his career.

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