Keelon Russell’s Dual Threat Dilemma | Alabama Crimson Tide Football News

Keelon Russell dazzled in Alabama’s opener with a dual-threat performance—rushing for 80+ yards and scoring a TD, while throwing for over 250 yards without an interception. But Coach DeBoer isn’t satisfied: Russell’s taking too many hits by not sliding more. The QB admits his teammates are nagging him to improve, and he’s ramping up sliding drills this week, acknowledging that quarterbacks must be the toughest guys on the field when things break down. His next test? A brutal SEC showdown against Kentucky. Can he balance making plays with staying healthy? We’re watching closely. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4d4ef3950734ee50