Because a 7th rounder playing lights out is so common.

Hurts couldn't really throw at that point. The move was understandable at the time. Saban convinced Hurts to stick around so the QB coach could teach him to be better. See him being subbed in the next season. Hurts went to OU and shined. He still hasn't silenced his critics though.

"How good do you feel about your chances to not be taken in by ICE?"

FYI, he currently has more grey hair than that. He still doesn't look 80.

"Did you watch it?"
"No. I did not."

(and scene)

Now let's see them beat the Thunder in 7.