That’s why Bryce Young didn’t start the Alabama game against Texas A&M on Saturday night.
While it was considered a game-time decision earlier in the week, Bryce Young was unable to give him a chance to play the Alabama Crimson Tide in their home game climax against rival SEC West Texas A&M Aggies on Saturday night.
The Heisman Trophy winner suffered what appeared to be a serious shoulder injury in the first half of last Saturday’s road game in Arkansas. Galen Millereau, who started the game Saturday night against Texas A&M, was great in the Young against the Pigs. Although Arkansas briefly challenged the Crimson Tide last week, it was game over after Jahmyr Gibbs hit dirt twice.
With Texas A&M returning to Heinz King’s quarterback with Max Johnson’s broken hand, it serves Alabama to give Young an extra week of rest ahead of a massive road test in rival Tennessee across the divisions next week.
Bryce Young injury update: Alabama quarterback unable to play against Texas A&M
While Young was already dressed for the game, it became clear he wouldn’t start at first when he didn’t try to throw the ball during the pre-match warm-up. Young may have great double-threat playmaking abilities, but he’s small and actually hurts himself while scrambling out of his pocket. Fortunately, Milroe plays the quarterback similarly enough to playing an Alabama writer.
Although Texas A&M teased Alabama last year, this prime-time game was played at Kyle Field at College Station. Even if Millro’s start hurts Crimson Tide’s upward trajectory on this track, there’s a reason Aggies coach Jimbo Fisher turned King for Johnson in the first place. The king can run with the best of them, but the throwing action looks very cumbersome.
In the end, Alabama is talented enough to beat the reeling Texas A&M team with one hand behind his back. However, she won’t be able to beat the rookie Tennessee team in Knoxville if Young can’t give it a go. Millro was not bothered by the raucous crowds in Fayetteville, but Nieland Stadium will be louder than the inner drum on Saturday. Good luck with that!
If Alabama can’t beat the Aggies without Young, Crimson Tide isn’t of championship caliber.
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