He led Alabama to the 1973 national championship and his brother Jeff Rutledge led Alabama to the 1978 national championship. That is one of the first things that comes to mind when we think of Brodie. ▪ He totaled 1,119 yards rushing with 15 touchdowns in his career. ▪ Stabler finished his career posting a 28-3-2 record as an Alabama quarterback. But under Gene Stallings, Barker ran a balanced offense that included a decent aerial attack. In 2003, amidst the Mike Price "era," he was able to tie the single season TD passing mark of 16 at the time, while missing one game and parts of others. Though some have accomplished more than others, here is a list of the top 10 quarterbacks that have come through the Capstone: ▪ Zow was the definition of a warrior and a team player. Shealy actually finished tenth in the 1979 Heisman voting, and may have been best remembered for his heroics in the 1978 Iron Bowl. Freddie Kitchens (1995-1997) finished his career at Alabama with 4,668 yards and 30 touchdown passes for the Crimson Tide. Check out some of the box scores from the 70's with just a handful of pass attempts in certain games. Here's the thing about ranking all-time quarterbacks: We all have "our guy". As a fifth year senior, Phillips started the first four games of the season before being replaced by Andrew Zow for the year. ▪ In rainy, muggy conditions, Stabler ran in the mud for a 53-yard touchdown to defeat the Tigers 7-3. He subsequently left the program in October 2006. ▪ He completed 60.5 percent of his passes for 1,592 yards and seven touchdowns as a senior. Guillon started a pair of games during the 2004 season after Brodie Croyle had a season-ending injury. Above all, winning is the most important aspect; especially in championship games. Jay Barker was a battler. Alabama football is about winning games. During the shortened 2004 campaign due to the knee injury, Croyle appeared to be on his way to a huge season after three games—44-66 completed; 534 yards, and six touchdowns. Namath went about his business with a unique flair and athleticism that even Bryant marveled over. All-SEC. With all of Alabama's success, it is amazing how many more National Championships they could have racked up. Rutledge was the first of two brothers to lead a national championship team. Croyle was a finalist for the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award. Pat Trammell (1958-1961) led the Tide to its first national title under Bear Bryant. ▪ Trammell holds the career record for lowest interception percentage. Aside from tossing the pigskin, quarterbacks must demonstrate leadership on and off the field. Avalos started against Southern Miss during the 2003 season due to injuries to both Brodie Croyle and Spencer Pennington. Barker finished fifth in the Heisman voting in 1994 and finished his career recording a 35-2-1 record as a starter. Led Alabama to a SEC Championship in 1999 and finished his career as the all time passing yards leader (now 4th). • His best passing seasons were in 1962 and 1964. Alabama went onto win a national title in the same season, defeating Miami 34-13. • Namath guided Alabama to a national title in 1964. Later a distinguished judge in Birmingham, Career statistics and player information from, This page was last edited on 22 May 2020, at 22:22. ▪ Zow’s freshman and senior seasons were his best. But this Alabama leader ran for 944 yards and hit paydirt eleven times! ▪ He was labeled a game manager, but he showed a lot of leadership and play making ability as a quarterback. Assistant coach for Bama c. 1913. There are plenty to choose from, but we narrowed it down to a top five. Member of first southern team to win the Rose Bowl. Stephen Smith. There was one 'Bama QB in the Top 10 and three honorable mentions, which puts him in Tide top four in some people's minds. Ironically, it is not the history of the quarterback position that dominates the winning ways in Tuscaloosa. Aside from tossing the pigskin, quarterbacks must demonstrate leadership on and off the field. ▪ He recorded 1,035 passing yards, eight touchdowns and two interceptions. 10. No national championships for this monster of an Alabama legend. Aside from tossing the pigskin, quarterbacks must demonstrate leadership on and off the field. The following players were the predominant quarterbacks for the Crimson Tide each season after the establishment of the Southern Conference until the establishment of the Southeastern Conference. Sloan was one of only four quarterbacks to earn All-American honors in Alabama history. This guy must have been awesome to watch. 2018 College Football Playoff National Championship, 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship, Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association, "Nick Saban names Blake Sims starter for Alabama's season opener", "Blake Sims' performance vs. Florida now historic after stat correction gives Tide QB program record", "McCarron's legacy as winner will endure", "Alabama QB AJ McCarron breaks school single-season passing record in Sugar Bowl defeat", "AJ McCarron at the wheel of Alabama's high-powered offense", "Greg McElroy named ESPN Academic All-American of the Year", "Alabama preview: QB Wilson aims to make final journey memorable", "Former Alabama quarterback Brodie Croyle retires from NFL", "Brandon Avalos will play baseball at Shelton State", "Alabama's former top quarterback on sidelines, remains firm in faith", "AHSAA sportsmanship spotlight: Oneonta football team learns from struggles of 'Joe H, "Former Alabama QB Steadman Shealy notes similarities in Tide, differences in game", "Pasadena Clash Has National Grid Flavor", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_Alabama_Crimson_Tide_starting_quarterbacks&oldid=958280791, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Mac Jones was awarded the head starting quarterback position the week after, Tua Tagovailoa won critical acclaim for his 2nd half performance in the, Hurts was the first freshman to start at QB for Nick Saban. In the case of "The Snake" it wasn't about losing the big game or getting tripped up in an early season defeat, it was the polls. Honorable Mentions: Jay Barker, Gary Hollingsworth and Brodie Croyle. In conclusion, the Crimson Tide has had many successful quarterbacks. ▪ He passed for 1,969 yards and 11 touchdowns as freshman. TOP 10 ALABAMA QUARTERBACKS OF ALL TIME . ▪ Under coaches Paul Bryant and Ray Perkins, Lewis’s best season passing was in 1981. The play lives on in Alabama’s Hall of Fame as the “Run in the Mud.”. ▪ His finest season through the air came in 2012. I also tossed out any post Alabama achievements....sorry Bart Starr. The following players were the predominant quarterbacks for the Crimson Tide each season the team was a non-conference independent, following the birth of Alabama football. Funny as you try to find an image of this legendary 'Bama QB, you find more pictures of Sara Evans, the famous country singer. ▪ Shula engineered last minute comeback victories against Georgia and Auburn (1985). Your email address will not be published. There are thousands and thousands of locals, masses of alumni, hundreds of former players, and throngs of fans throughout America who latch on to Alabama's rich college football history. The Tide became Co-Champions of the SEC and appeared in the 1990 Sugar Bowl against Miami. He also holds the record for passing touchdowns (30) in a single season. I think we all want him to move up on this list because that means more titles in Tuscaloosa. I, as many Tide fans are, am convinced that he would have handled himself just fine if Colt McCoy played and the game required more of an aerial attack from the Tide. I found a few all-time SEC quarterback lists that have Sloan as an honorable mention beyond the Top 10. I tried not to be too influenced by the present, but this guy handled the impenetrable force named the Florida Tebows and led us to victory in Pasadena. Pennington started the final seven games of the 2004 season after injuries to both Brodie Croyle and Mark Guillon. Barker’s finest passing season was in 1994. I know, not as decorated as Sloan, and nowhere near Croyle's numbers, but I think the seven slot fits for now.
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