re: If Alabama is an elite program,

Its obvious that in their program, and with kiffin calling the plays they only need a serviceable qb. I watched Hurts against atm, and let me tell you- the only thing impressive, was how he could scramble for a first down- every time he needed to. He has very little medium to deep passing ability. Kiffin has designed a game plan around his qb's weaknesses. He doesn't need to throw a long ball, if he can hit a receiver that can go 15 yac.