Summary
Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson shared that shortly before coach Nick Saban announced his retirement, Saban advised Simpson to stay at Alabama if he wanted to become a top draft pick. Simpson followed this advice and has since helped lead Alabama to a College Football Playoff win.
Key Facts
- Alabama’s football team is getting ready for a big playoff game against Indiana on New Year's Day.
- Alabama won their first playoff game against Oklahoma with Ty Simpson as the starting quarterback.
- Ty Simpson played as a backup for three years before becoming the starting quarterback.
- Nick Saban recruited Ty Simpson when he was the head coach at Alabama.
- Shortly before Saban retired, he told Simpson that staying at Alabama could help him become a first-round NFL draft pick.
- Simson has been successful this season, completing 64.1% of his passes and throwing for 3,500 yards.
- Alabama's team is coached by Kalen DeBoer after Saban's retirement.
- Simpson's performance has contributed to Alabama's first playoff win under new coach Kalen DeBoer.
