Nick Saban announces setback for Tua Tagovailoa that complicates Alabama QB battle

Prior to the start of Alabama spring practice, junior Jalen Hurts and sophomore Tua Tagovailoa were expected to battle it out for 15 practices in the most anticipated position battle in college football this season. That battle has yet to begin, however, after Tagovailoa broke a bone in his hand during Alabama’s first practice and soon had surgery. According to coach Nick Saban, Tagovailoa suffered another setback during Friday’s practice, which will delay the battle even further. With one week to go prior to Alabama’s spring game, it’s safe to say that the actual battle just isn’t going to happen … until the summer. That throws a wrench in the works for an Alabama staff that, had Tagovailoa’s