{
  "id": 12666503,
  "title": "The making of Keelon Russell: From his nickname to his 'old school' approach, Alabama's star QB is built a bit different for a 19-year-old",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/the-making-of-keelon-russell-from-his-nickname-to-his-old-school",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T16:56:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/college-football/article/the-making-of-keelon-russell-from-his-nickname-to-his-old-school-approach-alabamas-star-qb-is-built-a-bit-different-for-a-19-year-old-165626666.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Alabama's star quarterback, Keelon Russell, is a unique athlete who stands out from the usual \"old school\" quarterback. At just 19 years old, he remains young in years but demonstrates a maturity that has impressed many, including his former high school offensive coordinator, Todd Peterman, who described him as an \"old soul.\" Russell's success can be attributed to his upbringing, guided by his parents and a renowned quarterback trainer, Brad Frazier. Frazier, a 66-year-old retired tech CEO, witnessed Russell's talent early on during a Dallas-area football game when Russell threw a football against a strong wind. Frazier recognized the potential in Russell, who went on to become one of the top recruits in the country. Russell's on-field prowess has caught the attention of the nation, leading to his inclusion in the Heisman Trophy discussion. Despite his young age and success, Russell remains grounded, rejecting the notion of being a dual-threat quarterback and focusing on his old-school approach to the game. He reads scripts nightly, studies defenses, and avoids the temptation to run, following the mental game of legendary quarterback Tom Brady.",
  "summary": "Despite surging into the Heisman conversation as the leader of the Crimson Tide, you probably don’t know much about the kid they call El Presidente.",
  "key_points": [
    "Keelon Russell, 19, is Alabama's star quarterback with an old school approach",
    "Former coach Todd Peterman calls Russell an old soul, highlighting his maturity",
    "Trainer Brad Frazier, 66, recognized Russell's talent early and guided his development"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}