By Joe McAdory

Before we give Alabama its umpteenth national championship, consider the quarterback that has given Nick Saban’s defenses fits. He’s mobile. He’s agile. He’s the conductor of a fast-paced, quick-strike offense that can throw on the run and turn would-be sacks into positive yards. He’s not exactly Connor Cook, Michigan State’s quarterback who turned into a human piñata in the New Year’s Eve semifinal.