His announcement on Monday brought everyone inside the Mal Moore Athletic Facility — including Alabama’s athletic director, Greg Byrne. He could not miss the decision of one of the most iconic figures for Crimson Tide football.
It was a tough choice for Tua Tagovailoa; however, it was one he had to make. The junior quarterback chose to declare for the NFL Draft and with tears in his eyes, everyone understood how much he really loves Tuscaloosa, Ala.
For someone who will experience his fourth football season next fall, Byrne witnessed Tagovailoa rescue the team to a national championship, be a runner-up for the Heisman Trophy, set numerous school records and win a host of individual accolades.