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Stephen A. Smith unloads on Jalen Hurts, calls CFP play 'embarrassing,' 'impotent'

Stephen A. Smith didn't hold back when asked what Nick Saban should do on the heels of Jalen Hurts' comments over the weekend.

"I think Saban should bench him, make him the second-string quarterback," Smith said. "That's what I think he should do."

On Saturday, Hurts, who was benched in the second half of Alabama's come-from-behind win over Georgia in the CFP national title game, expressed frustration over the evolving quarterback story line this offseason as he remained quiet.

"Let me very, very clear. Jalen Hurts is not impressive. Call it like it is.