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Alabama will face one of the best quarterbacks on its schedule right out of the game when the Crimson Tide opens the season in Atlanta against the Miami Hurricanes this Saturday.
D’Eriq King, a redshirt senior, will lead 14th-ranked Miami into battle against No. 1 Alabama in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game, and the quarterback has the Tide defensive players’ attention. King is responsible for more than 10,000 yards in his collegiate career: 7,611 passing yards, 1,959 rushing yards, 520 receiving yards, 29 punt return yards and 260 kick return yards -- a total of 10,379 yards. He presents the Crimson Tide with a true dual-threat challenge.
“It’s rare that you see a quarterback that can run as great as he can and can pass and control the game,” Will Anderson said. “I think it’s gonna be a good challenge for us, and we’re ready.”
“His ability to extend plays, make all kinds of throws whether it’s on the run, in the pocket, get out of the pocket,” Christian Harris said. “He keeps his eyes downfield at all times and he really helps their offense a lot, being able to extend those plays with him keeping his eyes down the field. He’s just all-around a great quarterback, so he’s definitely going to present a really great challenge for our defense, and we gotta make sure that we’re on our toes.
“... Trying to contain a quarterback like that is gonna be very tough. All we have to do is, I feel like, go out there and execute Coach’s game plan -- whatever that is for us. We’re taking it one day at a time. … He’s a great quarterback and he’s had great history at Houston, definitely at Miami. So I’m really excited to see what he does.”
Miami does have a very experienced O-line. I think it’s going to be a great challenge, and we’re ready for it.
D’Eriq King, a redshirt senior, will lead 14th-ranked Miami into battle against No. 1 Alabama in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game, and the quarterback has the Tide defensive players’ attention. King is responsible for more than 10,000 yards in his collegiate career: 7,611 passing yards, 1,959 rushing yards, 520 receiving yards, 29 punt return yards and 260 kick return yards -- a total of 10,379 yards. He presents the Crimson Tide with a true dual-threat challenge.
“It’s rare that you see a quarterback that can run as great as he can and can pass and control the game,” Will Anderson said. “I think it’s gonna be a good challenge for us, and we’re ready.”
“His ability to extend plays, make all kinds of throws whether it’s on the run, in the pocket, get out of the pocket,” Christian Harris said. “He keeps his eyes downfield at all times and he really helps their offense a lot, being able to extend those plays with him keeping his eyes down the field. He’s just all-around a great quarterback, so he’s definitely going to present a really great challenge for our defense, and we gotta make sure that we’re on our toes.
“... Trying to contain a quarterback like that is gonna be very tough. All we have to do is, I feel like, go out there and execute Coach’s game plan -- whatever that is for us. We’re taking it one day at a time. … He’s a great quarterback and he’s had great history at Houston, definitely at Miami. So I’m really excited to see what he does.”
Miami does have a very experienced O-line. I think it’s going to be a great challenge, and we’re ready for it.
