Who is A. J. McCarron?

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AJ McCarron

Alabama Crimson Tide — No. 10
Quarterback	Junior
Date of birth: September 13, 1990 (age 22)
Place of birth: Mobile, Alabama
Height: 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)	Weight: 210 lb (95 kg)
Career history
College(s): Alabama (2009–present)
Bowl games
2010 BCS National Championship Game 2011 Capital One Bowl 2012 BCS National Championship Game 2013 BCS National Championship Game
Career highlights and awards
3x BCS Champion (2010, 2012, 2013) 2012 BCS Offensive MVP
Stats at ESPN.com

Raymond Anthony "AJ" McCarron, Jr. (born September 13, 1990) is an American footballquarterback for the University of Alabama Crimson Tide and is also the first quarterback to win back to back National Championships since Matt Leinart, who won back to back Associated Press National Championships in 2003 and 2004. ^{[note 1]}

Contents   [hide]  1 Early years 2 College career 2.1 Sophomore year 2.2 Junior year 3 Career statistics 4 Notes 5 References 6 External links

[edit]Early years

While attending St. Paul's Episcopal School in Mobile, Alabama, McCarron was recruited by several football programs in the Southeastern Conference, including Alabama, Auburn,Mississippi, and Tennessee.^[1] He committed to the Crimson Tide on May 3, 2008, becoming the only quarterback signed by Alabama for their 2009 recruiting class.^[2]

[edit]College career

In his first season at the university, McCarron accepted a redshirt and did not play during the season.^[3][4]

[edit]Sophomore year

McCarron became the starting quarterback for the Crimson Tide in the 2011 season, following the departure of former starter Greg McElroy. In the 2012 BCS National Championship Game against the #1-ranked LSU Tigers, McCarron won Offensive MVP as Alabama won its 14th national title.

[edit]Junior year

In 2012, McCarron broke the Alabama record for consecutive passes without an interception. He led the team to the SEC title while finishing the regular season ranked first in the nation in passing efficiency. On December 12, 2012, it was announced that McCarron will return for his senior year. On January 7th, 2013, he won the 2013 BCS National Championship Game against Notre Dame, 42–14, becoming the first quarterback to win back to back BCS titles.

[edit]Career statistics

McCarron (10) drops back to attempt a pass against Kent State

Passing

Season	GP–GS	Comp–Att	Pct.	Yards	TD	INT	Long	Avg/G
2009	Redshirt
2010[5]	13–0	30–48	62.5	389	3	0	47	29.9
2011[6]	13–13	219–328	66.8	2,634	16	5	69	202.6
2012[6]	13–13	191–286	66.8	2,669	26	3	85	205.3
Totals	39–26	440–662	66.5	5,692	45	8	85	145.9

Rushing

Season	GP–GS	Att	Gain	Loss	Net	Avg	TD	Long	Avg/G
2009	Redshirt
2010[5]	13–0	6	10	20	−10	−1.7	0	4	−0.8
2011[6]	13–13	30	50	72	−22	−0.7	2	6	−1.7
2012[6]	13–13	48	166	171	−5	−0.1	1	24	−0.4
Totals	39–26	84	226	263	−37	−0.4	3	24	−0.9

[edit]Notes

1. ^ In 2003, LSU was awarded the BCS National Championship Trophy (instead of USC). This was the only year in the history of the BCS that the AP awarded another team as the national champion. McCarron is the first quarterback to win back to back BCS national championships.

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