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JC Latham, Alabama OL, on goals for 2023: ‘I know we’re going to win it all’
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JC Latham wants to keep expectations high for Alabama in 2023.
The Crimson Tide haven’t won the National Championship since 2020, ceding the last 2 titles to SEC rival Georgia. At SEC Media Days on Wednesday, Latham was asked about the prospect of Alabama not being picked to win the SEC for the first time since 2015.
“Fuel to the fire,” Latham said. “I know we’re going to go out there, compete, dominate and do what we have to do to win. I know we’re going to win it all and go undefeated. So whatever anybody outside of our family says, essentially isn’t what matters.”
Alabama OL JC Latham on the prospect of the Tide not being picked to win the SEC for the first time since 2015 ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/lyCoax4TvO
— Tucker Harlin (@TuckerHarlin) July 19, 2023
When asked about the Bulldogs and whether or not they’ve set a new “standard” in college football, Latham rejected the premise.
“I respect the fact that they have won back-to-back [National Championships],” Latham said. “I know that’s not easy at all. I see the work that they put in. But at the same time … their standard is great, I don’t think it’s above our standard though.”
Alabama OT JC Latham takes on the question if Georgia is the “new standard” of college football.
“I respect the fact they won back-to-back national championships. I know that is not easy, but at the same time, their standard is not above our standard.”@TDAlabamaMag pic.twitter.com/qRx8GFRzan
— Stephen M. Smith (@CoachingMSmith) July 19, 2023
Latham told reporters that he feels lowered expectations for Alabama in 2023 are “disrespectful.”
“I don’t appreciate that at all,” he said.
JC Latham was asked about expectations for Alabama being lower than they've been in the past.
"Disrespectful. I don't appreciate that at all."
— Connor O'Gara (@cjogara) July 19, 2023
Latham’s expectations for Alabama’s offensive line, specifically, are also very high.
“We’re gonna shock the world,” he told reporters on Wednesday. “We got a really physical group, guys committed to being great.”
He also said the offensive line “will not settle” for anything less than the Joe Moore Award, which is given annually to the top offensive line in college football. Latham also said his goal is to win the Outland Trophy this season.
JC Latham on the #BAMA offensive line:
“We’re gonna shock the world… we got a really physical group, guys committed to being great”
On expectations:
“Joe Moore (award), we’re not settling for nothing else, not aiming for anything lower … I’m coming for the Outland (trophy)”
— Brett Greenberg (@BrettGreenberg_) July 19, 2023
Latham is entering his junior season at Alabama. He’s expected to start at right tackle for the Crimson Tide in 2023.
Spenser is a news editor for Saturday Down South and covers college football across all Saturday Football brands.
