TODAY'S SIGNAL
ESPN's Pete Thamel, BamaOnLine and Yea Alabama reported Saturday that sophomore Keelon Russell won the starting job over Austin Mack and is expected to open against East Carolina on Sept. 5.
That resolves camp's biggest question. It also changes the useful watch. Russell's official Alabama bio shows only two backup appearances and 15 college pass attempts, so the next two weeks are less about quarterback speculation and more about how quickly Alabama can build a clean first-team operation around him.
Why it matters: naming the starter now gives the offense time to concentrate reps and roles before the opener. The decision does not prove Russell is ready for an SEC schedule.
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Useful developments beyond today's lead.
Sunday practice
Alabama's public camp log records a 90-minute shells practice on Sunday, Aug. 23.
Open the source ↗Season opener
Alabama opens at home against East Carolina at 11 a.m. CT on Sept. 5.
Open the source ↗First-team offensive-line combinations, Russell's command before the snap, which backs and receivers become his dependable answers, and whether Alabama publishes its own depth chart or starter announcement.
Public information only. Not professional advice.
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