Mack's Alabama teammates flooded the redshirt sophomore's comments with praise and support, including Russell, safety Keon Sabb, wide receiver Rico Scott and cornerback Zabien Brown.

Mack was the lone passer in the quarterback battle to have had new Alabama offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb as his primary recruiter out of high school. He played in one game last season for the Crimson Tide, throwing a touchdown against Mercer.

Kalen DeBoer has a different way of going about things than Nick Saban. That might not be a good thing.