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Amari Cooper Says He ‘Learned To Play Hurt’ Under Nick Saban At Alabama
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Dallas Cowboys star WR Amari Cooper is dealing with a rib injury heading into Week 3 game against the L.A. Chargers. When talking to the media this week he revealed Cooper revealed he learned to play hurt while at Alabama...
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crewdepoo44 months
Make sure all the recruits see that
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TBobJenkins44 months
Yes make sure recruits know they could go in to play at any time, even for the best upperclassmen.
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ChipDiamond44 months
Sounds like Saban was doing the right thing sitting a hurt player and letting someone else step up to fill the gap. If Cooper decides to play bc he don't wanna give up playing time to someone else, then that's on him, not Saban
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tigerterrace44 months
That works at Alabama. Saban just tells them the next 5 star is ready to go and they may have a spot when they are healthy.
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arcalades44 months
yep cooper is the only american who has to go to work hurt.
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bigman33444 months
thats football. most guys are hurting by midseason. some can play with it, some cant
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TFH44 months
“I took myself out of the game and they put someone else in my place!”
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GumplandTiger44 months
If you’re hurt, you should play. If you’re injured and can’t play near your potential and/or it won’t heal if you do play through it. Well, that’s when you should sit.
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