Alabama's AJ McCarron

Earlier today, Alabama quarterback A.J. McCarron tweeted an announcement:

“I’m very pleased to announce that I will be returning for my senior year at bama!” He said. “I want to finish what we started with the 09 class. #RTR.”

While Alabama fans cheered, others seemed to be confused. The general consensus didn’t expect McCarron to entertain going pro after his junior year, despite his solid season.

These tweets sum up the reaction:

What was his alternative? “@alabamaftbl Bama QB AJ McCarron announced he will return for his senior season to play for the Tide in 2013.”

— Louie A. Correa (@LouieCorrea) December 12, 2012 

AJ McCarron just announced he is returning for his senior year. As if he was going to get drafted lol

— Ty Greene (@TyGreene5) December 12, 2012

I didn’t realize there was any doubt that McCarron was coming back for his senior season.

— Will Willis (@thatwillwillis) December 12, 2012

AJ McCarron will return for senior season…okay? Where was he thinking of going?

— Lawrence Cummins (@lmccummins) December 12, 2012 

“@eyeoncfb: AJ McCarron is coming back for his senior year. ***Isn’t that what all kids not going to the NFL do? #confused

— Keith Stinson (@coyotevomit) December 12, 2012

Is A.J. McCarron a serious NFL prospect? I guess we’ll find out in 2013.

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