What happened to Eddie Jackson? (fractured leg)

Probius · Oct 23, 2016

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I'm sick for Eddie, especially since he's a senior. How do y'all think this will affect his draft status? What will this do to his chances in the NFL?

CoreGroup · Oct 23, 2016

Any chance he makes it back in time for the playoffs?

tungi01 · Oct 23, 2016

CoreGroup said:
Any chance he makes it back in time for the playoffs?

Toddrn · Oct 23, 2016

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That was #6 that threw the punch, who got ejected. The guy that tackled EJ went high. Just be glad it's not worse. He should be able to recover without any problems and play again. RTR

irNate said:
Beginning of the game CB punched One of our guys after the play. Several cheap shots out of bounds

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Loam · Oct 23, 2016

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isn't this injury 6-8 weeks? There's an outside shot hes back from the SECCG isn't there? Playoff for sure?

4Q Basket Case · Oct 23, 2016

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There is no mention of damage beyond the fractured bone -- no soft tissue problems have been brought up.

Point being, he might or might not be available if we make the playoff. But his pro career shouldn't be affected at all.

Best wishes for a fast recovery.

MN-Tide · Oct 23, 2016

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I hope he doesn't try to rush back. I just hope he's back full strength in time to impress the pro scouts.

In the meantime, I think Coach Saban just added another assistant coach. Eddie will still be a part of this team.

Bamaro · Oct 23, 2016

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Has there been confirmation that it's the fibula or is that just speculation because he was able to walk off?

tattooguy21 · Oct 23, 2016

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If anyone would like to send a card to Eddie Jackson, you may do so at:
Eddie Jackson
The University of Alabama
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Box 870323
Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35487-0323

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JDCrimson · Oct 23, 2016

Earle since you are our resident broken bone expert comment if you will.

It seems the staff has widely accepted that Eddie won't be back at all.

If it is the fibula this is not the primary weight bearing bone in the lower leg. Is not possible that Eddie could have surgery for pins and plates to stabilize the fracture and put him on some electromagnetic therapy to stimulate bone healing to shorten the healing timeframe?

Or does the presence of pins and plates impair his mobility to a degree that it could cost him money in the combine and draft? If that is the case I can see why they are saying he is done. But it sure would be nice to have him available for the CFP.

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CajunCrimson · Oct 23, 2016

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theballguy said:
Did it not seem like A&M was trying take more cheap shots than normal?

#6 should have been ejected earlier in the game

bamabelle1991 · Oct 23, 2016

My nephew had a similar "twist break" injury in his arm (I know, it's not a weight bearing bone) and it took surgery with pins and 8 weeks for him to be cleared to play sports. I'm not a leg break expert, but based on that, I would expect at a minimum, 8 weeks but more like 10-12? Anyone else have any insight?

AlBamaWagg · Oct 23, 2016

#6 was due several PF flags that he didn't get for pushing swatting, etc., which may or may not have affected his decision to target DH. And it definitely was intentional. I saw no real issue in any other play, of the tackle of Eddie. Best wishes to him.

bamacon · Oct 23, 2016

He is done for us at Bama. He's got too bright a future to risk coming back too early. If this happened during A-Day maybe but it is simply to deep into the season.

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WylieTexasTider · Oct 23, 2016

bamabelle1991 said:
My nephew had a similar "twist break" injury in his arm (I know, it's not a weight bearing bone) and it took surgery with pins and 8 weeks for him to be cleared to play sports. I'm not a leg break expert, but based on that, I would expect at a minimum, 8 weeks but more like 10-12? Anyone else have any insight?

Green Bay Packers WR Randall Cobb suffered a broken fibula in 2013 and missed 10 weeks. Terell Owens broke his fibula and tore ligaments in his ankle and played 5 weeks later.

Several others have been back within 8 weeks. Therefore, I'm sure Nick and Jeremy are planning not to have him and are going to get Hootie and Tony Brown ready while they let the doctors and Scott Cochran do their thing.

If we advance to the playoff, he stands a good chance of being on the field if it is a simple break.

TrampLineman · Oct 23, 2016

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At least we sent him out chanting his name. I knew as soon as he was tackled that he either broke his leg down near the ankle, or he blew a knee. I'm surprised he limped off the field, that had to have hurt. Man I hate he is out, you could tell he loved Bama and Bama loved him.

rgw · Oct 23, 2016

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Saban said he was done for the season, so I'm not having any dreams about seeing Jackson on the field this season through whatever post-season opportunities they create for themselves. It is so sad. He was a great ambassador and leader for the program...and electric whenever he gets the ball in his hands.

B1GTide · Oct 23, 2016

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rgw said:
Saban said he was done for the season, so I'm not having any dreams about seeing Jackson on the field this season through whatever post-season opportunities they create for themselves. It is so sad. He was a great ambassador and leader for the program...and electric whenever he gets the ball in his hands.

Saban is being pragmatic, but unless the injury is worse than reported there is a very real chance that you could see him in some capacity in the playoffs. But I agree that he deserves a great deal of respect for what he has done while at Alabama. The good news - his leadership will still be in evidence through the rest of the season. You can bet that he isn't going to let this secondary slack off.

tmv85 · Oct 23, 2016

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I would rather have Saban say he's done but get a nice surprise than he can be good to go for playoffs than to be told he'll be back but not see him again.

Bamaro · Oct 23, 2016

bamabelle1991 said:
My nephew had a similar "twist break" injury in his arm (I know, it's not a weight bearing bone) and it took surgery with pins and 8 weeks for him to be cleared to play sports. I'm not a leg break expert, but based on that, I would expect at a minimum, 8 weeks but more like 10-12? Anyone else have any insight?

Impossible to say until the actual injury is disclosed. "Broken/fractured leg" can mean many things.

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