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re: Another Bama RB injury & they replaced him with a WR & a LB. Trouble ahead?
Posted on 11/15/21 at 10:20 am to CalDawg
Posted on 11/15/21 at 10:20 am to CalDawg
Trey Sanders is a 5 star and the #1 RB in 2019 and 17th highest rated recruit all-time at Alabama.
He would start on 99% of all teams. It's just one of those unique luxuries that Alabama has.
He would start on 99% of all teams. It's just one of those unique luxuries that Alabama has.
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Posted on 11/15/21 at 10:20 am to Irons Puppet
Losing JoJo Earle takes away any threat of a long punt return which could be the difference in a close game. Slade Bolden isn't going to break free for a long one.
Posted on 11/15/21 at 10:20 am to paperwasp
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No worries, we haven't blocked well all year.
It’s funny because it’s true.
Posted on 11/15/21 at 10:21 am to Roll Tide Ravens
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Where did I say that Trey Sanders wasn't playing well when he plays? I just said he has been used sparingly.
I asked you what you're seeing. That's all. Why be defensive when I just wanted your opinion?
Posted on 11/15/21 at 10:24 am to bamameister
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Not sure what you're seeing but every time Trey Sanders comes into the game he's moving the ball. A completely different style. Very patient and smooth. He sees an opening and he's upfield. Just not getting the touches. That will change.
Yes but Trey Sanders is still not 100%.
Posted on 11/15/21 at 10:24 am to panhandlebama
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Losing JoJo Earle takes away any threat of a long punt return which could be the difference in a close game.
I've said this on the Alabama board a few times, but in Spring scrimmages Kool-Aid McKinstry was returning punts.
Not sure why we haven't seen him back there yet (but we might).
Posted on 11/15/21 at 10:24 am to secuniversity
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He would start on 99% of all teams. It's just one of those unique luxuries that Alabama has.
Not until he’s healthy. And he may never be what he once was. Or had the potential to be. That injury was bad.
Posted on 11/15/21 at 10:25 am to panhandlebama
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Losing JoJo Earle takes away any threat of a long punt return which could be the difference in a close game. Slade Bolden isn't going to break free for a long one.
Right now I’ll take just fielding with a fair catch every time.
Posted on 11/15/21 at 10:26 am to secuniversity
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Trey Sanders is a 5 star and the #1 RB in 2019 and 17th highest rated recruit all-time at Alabama.
He would start on 99% of all teams. It's just one of those unique luxuries that Alabama has.
He had a serious injury in the car accident. He MAY not ever be the same. He's certainly not right now.
Posted on 11/15/21 at 10:26 am to CapstoneGrad06
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Not until he’s healthy. And he may never be what he once was. Or had the potential to be. That injury was bad.
He wouldn't be out there if he wasn't 100%.
It's mostly mental which will improve with more carries.
Posted on 11/15/21 at 10:28 am to CapstoneGrad06
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Not until he’s healthy. And he may never be what he once was. Or had the potential to be. That injury was bad.
I remember reading an article that said when Jeff Allen answered the phone, the doctor's first words were "We think he's going to make it."
Thus he might be lucky just to be alive, let alone playing football.
Posted on 11/15/21 at 10:28 am to paperwasp
We have 1.5 RBs left right now.
People saying Trey is “deliberate” are dreaming, he’s hesitant post injury and it’s cost him half his explosiveness. All you have to do is watch his HS and freshman tape compared to Saturday and it’s glaringly obvious why the coaches didn’t want him in there this year.
He looked like a 30 year old RB in the NFL whose body is quitting on him.
I think Trey can be an NFL guy again, but he’s not gonna hit that ceiling this season IMO.
People saying Trey is “deliberate” are dreaming, he’s hesitant post injury and it’s cost him half his explosiveness. All you have to do is watch his HS and freshman tape compared to Saturday and it’s glaringly obvious why the coaches didn’t want him in there this year.
He looked like a 30 year old RB in the NFL whose body is quitting on him.
I think Trey can be an NFL guy again, but he’s not gonna hit that ceiling this season IMO.
Posted on 11/15/21 at 10:29 am to paperwasp
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've said this on the Alabama board a few times, but in Spring scrimmages Kool-Aid McKinstry was returning punts.
Not sure why we haven't seen him back there yet (but we might).
Bolden must be reliable catching the ball which is obviously the most important thing. But would love to see somebody else back there who has the potential to break it.
Posted on 11/15/21 at 10:32 am to panhandlebama
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Bolden must be reliable catching the ball
Yep, over the years I have come to believe that Saban just wants someone back there to catch the ball.
I think Christion Jones gave him heart attacks when he'd try to one-arm it on the run or grab it off a bounce.
Posted on 11/15/21 at 10:33 am to secuniversity
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He wouldn't be out there if he wasn't 100%.
It's mostly mental which will improve with more carries.
I agree he's healed to the point there's no medical risk of him playing but the truth of whether he'll return to old form is something that none of us know. As the stories later told, the injury was far worse than anyone knew.
Hopefully, it is just rust and missing confidence, but when the first thing the ER docs tell the team doc is "we think he's going to make it", we aren't talking something like an ACL.
Posted on 11/15/21 at 10:35 am to paperwasp
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I think Christion Jones gave him heart attacks when he'd try to one-arm it on the run or grab it off a bounce.
The first time I saw Jones do his thing was in the NC game vs LSU after Maze pulled the hamstring. I was puckered up but he was a cool customer.
Posted on 11/15/21 at 10:36 am to paperwasp
quote:You know it!
Keilan Robinson is probably kicking himself for transferring.
Posted on 11/15/21 at 10:36 am to CalDawg
Alabama's got it. Some fanbases would make excuses...but nah- next man up.
Posted on 11/15/21 at 10:37 am to paperwasp
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Yep, over the years I have come to believe that Saban just wants someone back there to catch the ball.
I think Christion Jones gave him heart attacks when he'd try to one-arm it on the run or grab it off a bounce.
He (and we) were spoiled by Javier Arenas.
Posted on 11/15/21 at 10:37 am to Teague
He was just getting over another injury when he was in the wreck.
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