Jevon Snead and Greg McElroy's Similar Experiences

As yet another football season quickly approaches, two quarterbacks in the SEC West are getting plenty of preseason attention: Ole Miss's Jevan Snead, and Alabama's Greg McElroy. These two quarterbacks have a number of other shared experiences. Both were back-ups in high school to future Heisman candidates. Snead watched former Georgia star Matthew Stafford from the bench in high school. McElroy played second fiddle to Mizzou standout Chase Daniel. As graduating seniors, both committed early to other schools, only to change their commitment before signing. Snead committed to Florida, only to sign at Texas before transferring to Ole Miss. McElroy committed to Texas Tech, only to sign at Alabama. Both came to their schools in the shadow of Florida quarterback Tim Tebow: Snead committed to Florida, only to enroll at Texas when Tebow committed to the Gators. McElroy became Alabama’s consolation prize after Tebow chose Florida over the Tide. Both spent their early college c...