Playing time isnt the only thing players care about. Players like those can prob play early at a lot of big schools. Coaching is most important usually, and I think the jury is still out.
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Many go to Bama knowing it may be three years before they get meaningful playing time. They can still showcase their talent and pick up a championship on they way maybe two or three.
Bajakian's career will be predicated on two things: 1) coaching up next year's QB and 2) removing most of the reverses and jet sweeps from the play book.