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Former UA star Blake Sims remains hopeful of Jalen Hurts at starting quarterback

In a quarterback race where all cards point to sophomore Tua Tagovailoa starting for the University of Alabama football program, one former player continues to put respect and confidence toward Jalen Hurts.

Blake Sims, an individual that knows all too well about being overlooked, undervalued and counted out, made his guest appearance via phone Wednesday on the Paul Finebaum Show.

The one-year starter for the Crimson Tide in 2014 was predicted to lose to graduate transfer, Jacob Coker, but he ended up winning the job in fall camp and turned in a strong season that delivered Alabama to a Southeastern Conference title and an appearance in the first-ever College Football Playoff.