Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell was listed as probable prior to the Crimson Tide’s 21-6 victory over Vanderbilt today.
Russell was healthy enough to play, and the star quarterback was excellent in the second half following a slow start early on. Senior Austin Mack was announced as Alabama’s starter just moments before kickoff, but Russell ultimately jogged onto the field and was able to play through his ankle injury.
Russell took a moment to comment on his relationship with Mack following today’s win, as the sophomore claims the duo was coaching each other throughout practice this week.
“He’s phenomenal.” Russell said. “Guy never backed down from anything, he was always ready. He was teaching me a lot of things, coaching me on a lot of things, and I was coaching him. As we were going back to back, just helping each other no matter what the scenario was.”
Russell recorded 217 yards and three touchdowns despite dealing with an ankle injury throughout the majority of the week. Mack is an extremely talented veteran who has yet to make his first start at Alabama, but the duo appears to have developed excellent chemistry this season nonetheless.
