Something interesting happened Tuesday in Sugar Bowl prep for Alabama, but it is nothing for fans to be alarmed about.
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The Crimson Tide had its second practice at Caesars Superdome (New Orleans, La.) for its matchup against Kansas State University on New Year’s Eve at 11:00 a.m. CT. Jalen Milroe, a sophomore quarterback, was spotted taking reps with wide receivers. Alabama reporters watched him catch a screen pass and immediately shared the moment with social media.
Is Bill O’Brien finally getting creative? Alabama QB Jalen Milroe was running plays at WR earlier in Sugar Bowl practice. #CollegeFootball #RollTide #AlabamaFootball pic.twitter.com/eV2otcJQrF
— The Bama Standard™️🐘 (@TheBamaStandard) December 27, 2022
People wondered if this was a sign of the native Texan switching positions, but that is not the case. It could be a creative wrinkle offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien may use against the Wildcats. Milroe remains a quarterback and should get opportunities to boost his confidence against Kansas State’s defense. The future after Bryce Young comes between him and Ty Simpson.
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