The debate as to whether Jalen Hurts is an Alabama or Oklahoma quarterback was one that tore the internet apart for months and still goes on, even though Jalen himself has said repeatedly that he considers himself both and graduated from and loves Alabama.
In a video today posted by the Philadelphia Eagles social media in which players are asked who is going to win the College Football Playoff, Hurts left no doubt which team he was pulling for, lifting his Eagles top to reveal a “LANK” shirt:
Who y'all got? pic.twitter.com/MudsrXik4m
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) December 30, 2023
“LANK” (Let All Naysayers Know) has become a rallying cry for the Crimson Tide this season, with Jalen Milroe and Terrion Arnold creating a clothing brand around the saying through Athlete’s Thread.
Recently, various former Crimson Tide NFL players have been posting to their socials receiving boxes of LANK gear, and Hurts has his on display prominently.
Looks like #BAMA alums are receiving some “LANK” merchandise from Jalen Milroe & Terrion Arnold
📸 Evan Neal IG pic.twitter.com/kQffYdcj7r
— Brett Greenberg (@BrettGreenberg_) December 26, 2023
Earlier this week, when asked who his biggest inspiration and role model is, Milroe responded that it was Jalen Hurts, saying that he considers him to be a brother.
“Jalen Hurts was my true inspiration because through anything he always kept a smile on his face and a chip on his shoulder. Through everybody turning their back on him, he saw the bigger purpose in his future,” Milroe stated.
Two quarterbacks who have specialized in LANKing, and clearly Milroe has the full support of Hurts.
Michael Brauner is a Senior Sports Analyst and Contributing Writer for Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on Twitter @MBraunerWNSP
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