Speaking to Matt Zenitz of AL.com at the end of August about his quarterback situation, Saban said he didn’t understand the need to make a declarative statement about whom his starter would be.
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Kelly completed a deflected 66-yard touchdown pass and added two more long ones in the fourth quarter and the Rebels held on to beat No. 2 Alabama 43-37 on Saturday night.
“Cole Mazza is out for medical reasons”, Saban said. We’re going to try to do the right things.
Alabama wide receiver Richard Mullaney (16) jumps over Mississippi defensive back Kendarius Webster (15) and scores a touchdown during first half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, September 19, 2015, in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
“I didn’t think this was going to be this big of a problem but he got a shoulder injury that will require shoulder surgery so he is out”, Saban said.
“We’ve got to get ArDarius Stewart playing with more consistency. But I still think that what I’m talking about applies to all positions, not only quarterback”.
Coker was 21-of-44 passing for 201 yards with three touchdowns but two interceptions. It was, as Saban said, “too many self-inflicted wounds to overcome”. I think we just need to come back with a positive attitude and just look to move forward.
Henry, a junior, rushed for 127 yards and a touchdown on 23 carries against the Rebels.
Alabama head coach Nick Saban has made sure to get both of his quarterbacks work, as Bateman has gone 18-of-25 for 149 yards, one touchdown and one interception against Wisconsin and Middle Tennessee.
Coker led two touchdown drives in a span of 2:03 late in the fourth quarter, aided by an onside kick.
Robinson and Reed combined for eight total tackles.
Griffith made his only field goal attempt while connecting on all three extra points. The Crimson Tide (2-1, 0-1) had been 25-1 in Tuscaloosa against Ole Miss and had never lost two straight in the series.
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You can see Georgia host Alabama on October 3 at 3:30 Eastern on CBS and WRBL News 3. The Rebels played solid team defense in the final minute, forcing Alabama’s Jake Coker into four straight incompletions to seal the victory. The teams last faced each other was in the SEC Championship on December . 1, 2012, in which the Crimson Tide won 32-28.
