A. J. McCarron
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A. J. McCarron
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| Alabama Crimson Tide — No. 10 | |
| Quarterback | Sophomore |
| Major: Unknown | |
| Date of birth: September 13, 1990 | |
| Place of birth: Mobile, Alabama | |
| Height: 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | Weight: 190 lb (86 kg) |
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| Stats at ESPN.com | |
Raymond Anthony "AJ" McCarron, Jr. (born September 13, 1990) is an American football quarterback at the University of Alabama. He became the starting quarterback for the Crimson Tide in the 2011 season, following the departure of former starter Greg McElroy. In the 2012 BCS National Championship against the #1-ranked LSU Tigers, McCarron won Offensive MVP as Alabama won its fourteenth national title, 21-0.
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While attending St. Paul's Episcopal School in Mobile, Alabama, McCarron was recruited by several football programs in the Southeastern Conference, including Alabama, Auburn, Mississippi, and Tennessee.[1] He committed to the Crimson Tide on May 3, 2008, becoming the only quarterback signed by Alabama for their 2009 recruiting class.[2] In his first season at the university, he accepted a redshirt and did not play during the season.[3][4]
In the 2011 homecoming game against the Vanderbilt Commodores McCarron had a career day throwing for 237 yards and four touchdowns.
Career statistics
- Passing
| Season | GP–GS | Comp–Att | Pct. | Yards | TD | INT | Long | Avg/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Redshirt | |||||||
| 2010[5] | 13–0 | 30–48 | 62.5 | 389 | 3 | 0 | 47 | 29.9 |
| 2011[6] | 12–12 | 196–294 | 66.7 | 2,400 | 16 | 5 | 69 | 200 |
| Totals | 25-12 | 226-342 | 2,789 | 19 | 5 | 69 | 111.6 | |
- Rushing
| Season | GP–GS | Att | Gain | Loss | Net | Avg | TD | Long | Avg/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Redshirt | ||||||||
| 2010[5] | 13–0 | 6 | 10 | 20 | -10 | -1.7 | 0 | 4 | -0.8 |
| 2011[6] | 12–12 | 26 | 30 | 63 | -33 | -1.3 | 2 | 6 | -2.8 |
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References
- ^ "AJ McCarron". Rivals.com. http://rivals.yahoo.com/alabama/football/recruiting/player-AJ-McCarron-63348. Retrieved 2011-09.
- ^ Estes, Gentry (2008-05-03). "St. Paul's QB McCarron commits to Alabama". Mobile Press-Register. http://blog.al.com/bamabeat/2008/05/st_pauls_qb_mccarron_commits_t.html. Retrieved 2011-09-30.
- ^ "Freshman would likely play if Tide's McElroy gets injured". Sporting News. 2010-01-07. http://aol.sportingnews.com/ncaa-football/story/2010-01-06/freshman-would-likely-get-nod-if-mcelroy-gets-hurt. Retrieved 2011-09-30.
- ^ "Player Bio: A.J. McCarron". University of Alabama Athletics. http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/mccarron_aj00.html. Retrieved 2011-09-30.
- ^ a b University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. "2010–11 Overall Individual Statistics". RollTide.com. http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2010-2011/teamcume.html#TEAM.IND. Retrieved September 30, 2011.
- ^ a b University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. "2011–12 Overall Individual Statistics". RollTide.com. http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2011-2012/teamcume.html#TEAM.IND. Retrieved September 30, 2011.
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| Preceded by Greg McElroy |
Alabama Crimson Tide starting quarterback 2011–Present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
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