I don't think your point about a youngster is even true. Christion Jones came in against LSU in the national championship game. Yeldon played a ton against Michigan. Hightower started in 08. The list goes on and on of freshman who have played in huge games early in their careers.I don't want to be a nay sayer or negative at all but I can't imagine him being much of a factor, not because he doesn't have the ability to be one, I just know from past experience that Coach Saban is not going to give a youngster dressing for his first game a ton of opportunities in such a big game. He's going to rely on the more experienced receivers like Norwood, Jones, Williams, and a now seasoned freshman like Cooper and possibly Cyrus Jones. I personally don't think Chris will see the field at all unless one of the afore mentioned are injured and again, I honestly hope he's not needed.
Does he want to play and give up his red shirt? OF course he does. He's a football player.
But in the long run it's better for him that he be red shirted and I think that will end up being what happens.
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We honestly don't have enough receivers right now. I don't think Coach is messing around and not going to play him. Why would he be getting practice time at the 5th slot if he isn't gonna play?