Tua's Injury

[bamafaninbham]

I've had what I said confirmed by multiple sources. He's taking the heat off Tua and the family. People are free to believe what they want...

And that is what a true leader does.

 

[bigjue24]

I've had what I said confirmed by multiple sources. He's taking the heat off Tua and the family. People are free to believe what they want...

I appreciate him doing that. He's big enough to take the heat, and he still had the final say as the head coach about who plays when and where. Saban obviously cares for Tua and I'm sure this bleeds over to his family as well. Protecting Tua and family is the right thing to do. Also having Taulia means keeping everyone happy is somewhat of a priority.

 

[BamaMoon]

I've been on a trip and couldn't keep up with this thread the last few days.

First off, I'm very glad to see the great diagnosis for Tua's situation.

Got a question: Someone else asked this several days ago and I initially wondered the same thing: When Tua went to the ground on the play he was injured, did he unconsciously try to protect his ankle as he fell to the ground? It seems to me that when he felt the pressure from the tacklers and he started to go down that he retracted his leg into a protective fetal position which caused his knee to contact the ground first and then the 500 pounds of defenders came down on him in such a way that caused the injury. Not that it changes anything now, but I've wondered all along if this was ever addressed?

 

[Saban4Ever]

I just saw a short video clip from Jeff Allen and Tua... they are in flight to Tuscaloosa right now. RTR!

 

[Evil Crimson Dragon]

And that is what a true leader does.

I remember another great coach who did that as well........kudos to Saban

 

[The3rdWalterLou]

Tua was on the field because he and his father wanted him there. Not because Saban wanted him there...

If there a source for this? I would love for this to be accurate and not just hearsay so that when my family asks me, the only Alabama fan, about it at Thanksgiving I can answer them honestly.

 

[Con]

If there a source for this? I would love for this to be accurate and not just hearsay so that when my family asks me, the only Alabama fan, about it at Thanksgiving I can answer them honestly.

TIDE-HSV is the man. Trust him.

 

[NoNC4Tubs]

I ran into someone today who was very mad about Tua's injury. He is not a Bama/Saban fan but he does respect Tua. He was mad at Saban and the doctors who cleared him, saying there was no way he could have been healed after just 3 weeks, yet he was cleared and that he was pumped up with so much anti inflammatories and other stuff that it just hid the pain without healing it enough to play at 100 percent. Said he remembered Tua saying he was not fully 100 percent last time until May when he had the surgery in December. He also said there should be a malpractice lawsuit and Saban should be fired.

Ignorance has no boundaries... :cool2:

 

[NoNC4Tubs]

Yes, I know and I tried explaining that plus other things but he didn’t really agree. I guess he just doesn’t trust many doctors for some reason because he seemed to think it happens too often in college where players are cleared too soon.

Please tell me hat he doesn't serve in any supervisory position... :cool2:

(I think that I already know the answer.)

 

[NoNC4Tubs]

I've been on a trip and couldn't keep up with this thread the last few days.

First off, I'm very glad to see the great diagnosis for Tua's situation.

Got a question: Someone else asked this several days ago and I initially wondered the same thing: When Tua went to the ground on the play he was injured, did he unconsciously try to protect his ankle as he fell to the ground? It seems to me that when he felt the pressure from the tacklers and he started to go down that he retracted his leg into a protective fetal position which caused his knee to contact the ground first and then the 500 pounds of defenders came down on him in such a way that caused the injury. Not that it changes anything now, but I've wondered all along if this was ever addressed?

Hadn't considered that, but that's entirely plausible... :cool2:

 

[AlistarWills]

I second this emotion. If Earle says he had it confirmed, you can bank on it. He’s not going on heresay. Don’t think his profession allows for that.

TIDE-HSV is the man. Trust him.

 

[The3rdWalterLou]

TIDE-HSV is the man. Trust him.

He's definitely come through more than enough times. I just didn't know if this story had more legs or not.

 

[Wakecrash]

I've been on a trip and couldn't keep up with this thread the last few days.

First off, I'm very glad to see the great diagnosis for Tua's situation.

Got a question: Someone else asked this several days ago and I initially wondered the same thing: When Tua went to the ground on the play he was injured, did he unconsciously try to protect his ankle as he fell to the ground? It seems to me that when he felt the pressure from the tacklers and he started to go down that he retracted his leg into a protective fetal position which caused his knee to contact the ground first and then the 500 pounds of defenders came down on him in such a way that caused the injury. Not that it changes anything now, but I've wondered all along if this was ever addressed?

To me sometimes Tua seems indecisive with fighting against the fall/tackle vs just going with it, regardless of injury.

 

[CHATTBRIT]

Enough of the blame game by some. The facts are that Tua is injured but still has that amazing spirit, Saban is still coach and hopefully will be for a long, long time until Lake Burton beckons, and Alabama are still a top team. It's almost the week of Thanksgiving, so please be thankful for the aforementioned.

 

[BamaMoon]

To me sometimes Tua seems indecisive with fighting against the fall/tackle vs just going with it, regardless of injury.

To be sure, my question in no way is throwing shade at Tua, his family or Coach Saban for him being in the game/playing 3 weeks after surgery.

I'm just asking the question out of curiosity considering the play was almost identical to the play when he hurt his ankle.

 

[Padreruf]

To be sure, my question in no way is throwing shade at Tua, his family or Coach Saban for him being in the game/playing 3 weeks after surgery.

I'm just asking the question out of curiosity considering the play was almost identical to the play when he hurt his ankle.

My experience is that when you have an injury you un/consciously -- either -- try to protect that body part. Tua was instinctively not going to respond to the pressure as well as when 100%...that is reality.

We are all sick over this...but CNS is not the guilty party. Life happens...and not always like we think. Groundhog Day is just a movie...not reality.

 

[BamaMoon]

We are all sick over this...but CNS is not the guilty party. Life happens...and not always like we think. Groundhog Day is just a movie...not reality.

Again, not looking to cast blame to anyone, just asking a question I've pondered.

 

[Moro Creek]

Like Coach Saban said at the halftime interview we need to block a little better.

 

[B1GTide]

Again, not looking to cast blame to anyone, just asking a question I've pondered.

You are pondering the unknowable.

 

[Saban4Ever]

I read that Tua did not have the LOV insurance, only the total disability insurance from the University in case he can never play again. Apparently BAMA does not usually pay for LOV, but the player can out of pocket. His parents said the University has talked with them all along about the insurance options and that they are grateful for the communication.

I don't know how to link the article but it is by Darren Rovell. It is a link on the Alabama Sports Board SEC Rant site.