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Ty Simpson is an anomaly.
Perhaps even the biggest anomaly in the history of big-time quarterback recruiting.
In this current era of college football, former five-star quarterbacks like Simpson just don’t stay at a school this long if they aren’t the starter. In fact, no five-star QB has done what Simpson has done in the history of the 247Sports recruiting era from 2010 until now.
Alabama expected to name Ty Simpson starting QB: Veteran earns long-awaited chance to run Crimson Tide offense
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And given the lofty amount of NIL money that could be made, you couldn’t blame anyone for leaving for greener pastures. For a touted backup like Simpson, there would be seven-figure opportunities elsewhere.
And yet Simpson stayed in Tuscaloosa rather than transferring to Vanderbilt (as was once heavily rumored) or any of the other opportunities that would have popped up if he entered the transfer portal. He doubled down on getting better, on working with private QB tutor Thomas Morris to take his arm talent to the next level and making sure he didn’t let this opportunity slip through his hands again.
It all paid off Monday when Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer announced to the team Simpson would be the Crimson Tide’s starter. That wasn’t a surprise to anyone who has paid any attention to Alabama this offseason — everyone involved with the program has said…
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Author : John Talty
Publish date : 2025-08-12 15:33:00
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