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Old September 26th, 2009, 07:12 PM   #1 (permalink)
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If indeed tests confirm that Hightower is lost for the year, how do we best compensate? What does the personnel look like from here?
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Re: What do things look like on Defense without Hightower?
Personally I hope Jerrell Harris is cleared and able to fill in. I don't think Reamer is the answer. Maybe Jordan? I did like seeing Barron up close in a linebacker position with Green at safety a few times today. That seems like a good idea against teams that spread it out.
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Old September 26th, 2009, 07:19 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Re: What do things look like on Defense without Hightower?
There would be some shuffling and we might see some Nico Johnson before I expected us to. We'd definitely miss DH and I'd personally like to see a resolution with Harris sooner than later, now. Good thing we have depth at backer.
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Old September 26th, 2009, 07:20 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Re: What do things look like on Defense without Hightower?
Tana Patrick may be taking off the RS. We'll certainly see more of Upshaw...
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Re: What do things look like on Defense without Hightower?
We will be fine, but we now have no margin for injury. We rely very heavily on LB play. McClain has to continue his dominance and stay healthy...
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Re: What do things look like on Defense without Hightower?
Go to Rolltide.com or al.com and watch Saban post presser. He address's that.
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What about Jon Atchison? Maybe Nico is ready for primetime? Man, I hate injuries.
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Go to Rolltide.com or al.com and watch Saban post presser. He address's that.
After a while. I don't have the stomach for it right now...
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If indeed he is lost for the year, has he played too much for a redshirt?
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After a while. I don't have the stomach for it right now...
Even Saban skipped it, and then Cecil asked him. Coach Saban in a quite voice said he should have addressed that and went into a plan and mentioned Hightower's high character. It was very sombering.
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Re: What do things look like on Defense without Hightower?
Is there any info on the injury or what type it might be? Maybe with luck it will be something not season ending.
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If indeed he is lost for the year, has he played too much for a redshirt?
It looks like he just missed out on qualifying if the 20% rule is hardfast. Three games would be the max for qualifying this year.
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Is there any info on the injury or what type it might be? Maybe with luck it will be something not season ending.
Will not know until MRI tomorrow via Saban
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