Alabama Football Names Its Starting Quarterback: The Joe Gaither Show

Let’s dive into the Crimson Tide naming Ty Simpson as its starting quarterback on Monday evening. | Episode 501

Let’s crank up a Tuesday edition of “The Joe Gaither Show on BamaCentral” with Mason Woods as we dive into lots of quarterback news. The Crimson Tide named its starter on Monday so the show dove into Ty Simpson and what he’ll look like over the first few weeks. We discussed former Alabama quarterback Dylan Lonergan as he was named Boston College starting quarterback, potential Auburn coaches and more.

The show opens with Simpson as the Crimson Tide officially named the redshirt junior the starting quarterback. Mason Woods discusses his feelings as he’s been a primary Simpson detractor and we talk about how the offense will opperate under Simpson. The program looks back at Simpson’s recruiting tape and decides how impressive it is or isn’t and rehighlights which wide receivers will be utilized under Simpson’s guidance.

We transition from Simpson into Dylan Lonergan as the former Alabama quaterback was named starter for Boston College. What makes him stand out to Bill O’Brien? Boston College plays Pittsburgh this season, setting up a matchup between the two Alabama quarterback commits in the Class of 2023.

We keep the program going by highlighting two prominent coaches who aren’t active at the moment.