K.J. Lacey … Alabama vs Mississippi Game MVP

[Gerry Hamilton]

Texas 4-star QB signee K.J. Lacey took home Alabama-Mississippi All-Star game MVP honors Saturday leading a comeback victory.

Lacey completed 21 of 36 passes for 327 yards and 4 TD’s (2 INT’s) to lead Alabama to a 35-29 victory. 

[Gerry Hamilton]

 

[Gerry Hamilton]

 

[Gerry Hamilton]

 

[Gerry Hamilton]

 

[Gerry Hamilton]

https://www.ahsaa.com/Media/AHSAANOW/News-Articles/alabama-all-stars-rally-to-beat-mississippi-35-29-for-4th-straight-all-star-classic-win-in-series

[Gerry Hamilton]

 

[Jc Dobbs]

32 minutes ago, Gerry Hamilton said:

Texas 4-star QB signee K.J. Lacey took home Alabama-Mississippi All-Star game MVP honors Saturday leading a comeback victory.

Lacey completed 21 of 36 passes for 327 yards and 4 TD’s (2 INT’s) to lead Alabama to a 35-29 victory. 

Thanks Gerry! I admit to two things about Lacey: 1) I haven't watched much of his film before this All-star game and 2) I (erroneously) thought he was too small (or I just prefer the prototype "big" QBs).

Now having watched this film, it strikes me that Lacey's throws look a whole lot like Ewers' ... he's more mobile in and around the pocket but the throwing motion and arc of the passes look like Quinn's. A lot like Ewers'.

[Jack Lala]

Great coverage Gerry,  as always. 

[Jack Lala]

1 minute ago, Jc Dobbs said:

Thanks Gerry! I admit to two things about Lacey: 1) I haven't watched much of his film before this All-star game and 2) I (erroneously) thought he was too small (or I just prefer the prototype "big" QBs).

Now having watched this film, it strikes me that Lacey's throws look a whole lot like Ewers' ... he's more mobile in and around the pocket but the throwing motion and arc of the passes look like Quinn's. A lot like Ewers'.

Always trust Sark. 

[Jc Dobbs]

2 minutes ago, Jack Lala said:

Always trust Sark. 

Jack -- You are correct! The first time I watched the highlights I thought "now I know why Coach Sark wanted to recruit this kid!" His throws just look remarkably like Quinn's to me. Thanks.

[Jerky]

Good morning and thanks for the impressive KJ highlights Gerry!!!

Extraordinary Bama HS career production (over 10K in passing yards) for KJ!

KJ completion % was 69.5% as a Jr similar to Bryce Young as a Jr. But KJ's completion % dropped to 61.5% as a Sr. His TD to INT ratio was really good both Jr and Sr year, over 5 to 1 both yrs.

@Gerry Hamilton , how do you explain KJ's lower completion percentage as a Sr? Injured, under more pressure, missing Ryan Williams WR, more drops by WR/RB/TE, simply less accurate, other, some combo? 

Appreciate any thoughts you care to share Gerry.

[Hashtag]

Seeing this interstate all star game reminds me of the Texas vs Louisiana one, does that still happen?

[GoHorns1]

13 minutes ago, Hashtag said:

Seeing this interstate all star game reminds me of the Texas vs Louisiana one, does that still happen?

Last played in 2012. 

Edited December 15, 2024 by GoHorns1

[GDI]

There used to be an all star football game with Texas vs Pennsylvania.  

I think Bobby Lane coached some of those Texas teams.  

Edited December 15, 2024 by GDI

[Gerry Hamilton]

40 minutes ago, Jerky said:

Good morning and thanks for the impressive KJ highlights Gerry!!!

Extraordinary Bama HS career production (over 10K in passing yards) for KJ!

KJ completion % was 69.5% as a Jr similar to Bryce Young as a Jr. But KJ's completion % dropped to 61.5% as a Sr. His TD to INT ratio was really good both Jr and Sr year, over 5 to 1 both yrs.

@Gerry Hamilton , how do you explain KJ's lower completion percentage as a Sr? Injured, under more pressure, missing Ryan Williams WR, more drops by WR/RB/TE, simply less accurate, other, some combo? 

Appreciate any thoughts you care to share Gerry.

4-5 new OL starters … played under duress a lot … which I always believe is positive long term 

[Jack Lala]

And there was Texas and California 

[Hashtag]

23 minutes ago, GoHorns1 said:

Last played in 2012. 

Bummer 😞

[HornsUpThumbsDown]

2 hours ago, Gerry Hamilton said:

Texas 4-star QB signee K.J. Lacey took home Alabama-Mississippi All-Star game MVP honors Saturday leading a comeback victory.

Lacey completed 21 of 36 passes for 327 yards and 4 TD’s (2 INT’s) to lead Alabama to a 35-29 victory. 

Awesome film, honestly can’t wait for the KJ for Arch controversy, followed closely by Dia. Kidding of course Quinn restarted what will now be QBU.

[ApocalypseTexas]

1 hour ago, Jerky said:

Good morning and thanks for the impressive KJ highlights Gerry!!!

Extraordinary Bama HS career production (over 10K in passing yards) for KJ!

KJ completion % was 69.5% as a Jr similar to Bryce Young as a Jr. But KJ's completion % dropped to 61.5% as a Sr. His TD to INT ratio was really good both Jr and Sr year, over 5 to 1 both yrs.

@Gerry Hamilton , how do you explain KJ's lower completion percentage as a Sr? Injured, under more pressure, missing Ryan Williams WR, more drops by WR/RB/TE, simply less accurate, other, some combo? 

Appreciate any thoughts you care to share Gerry.

He also had Ryan Williams running routes for him last year.

[AJJ_Sports]

I know player rankings and ratings are all just personal opinions but what they have done with kj’s rankings and ratings is insane on these other sites. It’s sad to see. KJ has a very bright future can’t wait to see him on the 40 🤘

[Jbro52]

If KJ was 6’1-6’2 people would be posting his tape all over social media the kid just slings it 

[Gerry Hamilton]

29 minutes ago, Jbro52 said:

If KJ was 6’1-6’2 people would be posting his tape all over social media the kid just slings it 

100%

[goattalk100]

It’s really interesting. It seems like Lacey’s recruiting rating & how people feel about him is tied heavily to his most direct comp (Bryce Young) & how well he is playing. Probably just coincidence but I think Lacey will outplay his final ranking for sure.

[KelvinMuhammad]

10 hours ago, Gerry Hamilton said:

Texas 4-star QB signee K.J. Lacey took home Alabama-Mississippi All-Star game MVP honors Saturday leading a comeback victory.

Lacey completed 21 of 36 passes for 327 yards and 4 TD’s (2 INT’s) to lead Alabama to a 35-29 victory. 

I’m with you, Gerry! The future of Texas football is soooo bright. Can’t wait to see these QBs and this team next year and beyond! I know that's sounds strange seeing that we are in the playoffs, I hate to say it, but Quinn hasn’t yet made the kind of plays needed to help this team win since Michigan or most importantly boost his draft stock.