Alabama QB may be changing jersey numbers in 2016
Blake Barnett may be the next starting quarterback for Alabama, pending an upcoming battle for the coveted spot vacated by Jake Coker.
And he may win that job wearing a jersey other than the No. 6 that the Crimson Tide fans became accustomed to seeing in 2015.
On Saturday, the QB tweeted a Photoshopped version of the picture featured at the top of this story.
Back to the old ways. ?? #8 pic.twitter.com/nv9Bjg6xRz
— B² (@Blake8Barnett) February 20, 2016
The jersey number has been changed from No. 6 to No. 8, and his caption simply says “Back to the old ways. #8”
Barnett did wear No. 8 during his high school career, and he also sported the number during the 2015 Under Armour All-American game.
As Alabama beat writer Charlie Potter points out, there is one problem with this potential transition.
Alabama WR Robert Foster wore the No. 8 jersey in 2015 prior to suffering a season-ending injury and is still listed on the team’s roster.
The possibility that Foster himself may be changing numbers as well does exist.
Barnett is still listed as No. 6 on the official Alabama roster.