Bell Injury May Lead to Emergence of Freshman WR Chris Black

rgw

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Considering he's got a rod in his tibia...I think they'll play it slow and ensure the bone fully heals.
 

Snuffy Smith

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Considering he's got a rod in his tibia...I think they'll play it slow and ensure the bone fully heals.
Exactly - I don't recall the exact timeline but I suspect Saban's 5-6 weeks comment was probably pre-surgery before they knew the full extent of the injury. At this point it is most likely see ya next spring KB unfortunately.


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colbysullivan

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He has been. It's not going to be like they've not done it before. Also, AJ has developed pretty good instincts in "feeling" his receivers' speeds. Brodie could throw it a country mile, but he never could land it in there like AJ can. Anyway, the deep ball doesn't have to connect every time - although it's better if it does. As long as that receiver is five yards behind the nearest, DB, the job is done...
Semantics, but I would prefer the DB five yards behind the receiver :)
 

TideMom2Boys

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Per twitter:

@ChaseGoodbread: Chris Black no longer in black jersey and no longer running scout team. Signs point to an SECCG career debut.
 

Bruce014

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Per twitter:

@ChaseGoodbread: Chris Black no longer in black jersey and no longer running scout team. Signs point to an SECCG career debut.
I think that's a good thing.
If the coaches think he can be a difference maker and Chris himself wants to, then let him.
If I were in his shoes I'd be stumbling because I have small feet, but I'd jump at the chance to play!
 

rolltideallday

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That's a little misleading. You can enter the draft AFTER completion of the season so technically only a redshirt JUNIOR can enter the draft. In the history of the draft, how many receivers have gone to the pros after only two full seasons under their belt? Is Black so good that he would be a first round pick after just two years? My guess is that he practices and dresses for the last two games but only plays if someone else goes down.
So you're saying he'll take a redshirt and play 3 more years? Which is the same as burning the redshirt for 2 games and then playing through his senior year. So it doesn't hurt him in that respect and he gets to play for the SEC championship and possible NC. If he can help, which he probably can, he should play
 

CrimsonTide13

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I think that's a good thing.
If the coaches think he can be a difference maker and Chris himself wants to, then let him.
If I were in his shoes I'd be stumbling because I have small feet, but I'd jump at the chance to play!
Ready to see Mr. Black. Everyone needs to remember that Alabama isn't a 3 year WR program. Very rare Julio kinda thing. He will probably play through his SR year.
 

westide

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I remember reading an article before Chris Black was injured. I can't remember Saban's exact words, but it was something like Black was really itching to get into a game. If Chris Black is medically cleared and he wants to play in the final two games then I believe Saban will let him play.
 

Blindside13

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Hard to say either way. I still hate to see us burn a year for two games. I would rather him make a differnce for a year instead of two games just my thoughts. Saying that i will not shed a tear if he catches a game winner against UGA or Notre Dame.
 

bamacpa

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I think you always play for the ring in the here and now - too many unknowns to say wait and get a championship next year. If he's better than Shinn and Cyrus, then I bet he'll play.
 

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