The Jumbo Package: 09-08-10
by Todd on Sep 8, 2010 8:15 AM CDT
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PrintFirst and foremost, it is my pleasure to announce THE TRIUMPHANT RETURN OF THE RBR RADIO HOUR(ISH)! That's right, folks, the rumbling bass of yours truly and the silky smooth baritone of OTS will back on the TalkShoe tonight at 8pm CST to talk about the win over San Jose State and also look forward to the Penn State game with Black Shoe Diaries. Drop us some questions in the comments below, and get excited.
You might even want to celebrate with some mochaccinos.
The Associated Press: Ingram still out at Tide's practice
No big surprise here, and if we see Ingram on Saturday it will be because something worse has happened. Trent Richardson is still holding out hope, though:
"I don't know when he'll be back," Richardson said after a Tuesday practice at which Ingram did not make an appearance during the news media's short period for observation. "Hopefully he'll be back Saturday. I'm not giving up on that at all."
Bama defense in key matchup with Lions' QB | TideSports.com
Letting true freshman Robert Bolden air it out early and often against Youngstown State was more than likely an attempt to get his feet wet than any fundamental shift away from the run first offensive philosophy Penn State will likely use this season, but his impressive numbers are still a concern going against our young secondary. Still, they weren't bad on Saturday, and Penn State players are taking notice:
SJSU didn't do much to test Alabama's young secondary. Quarterback Jordan La Secla attempted only 14 passes as the Spartans were content to maintain an option rushing attack despite a massive deficit on the scoreboard. SJSU managed just 86 passing yards, and Penn State wide receiver Graham Zug was hard-pressed to recognize any deficiencies in the UA secondary.
"I don't think their inexperience has shown," said Zug. "They're very talented, very athletic, and they're great football players. I don't think they've missed a beat with that."
Apparently Penn State has been looking forward to this game all summer long, watching tape "here and there" and getting familiar with our offense. One thing to note: they noticed our offense isn't just pound pound pound with Ingram and Richardson anymore:
"They run routes that take you out of zones and then put somebody else in that zone," Astorino said. "Their passing game is very intricate."
Mike Clements' claim to University of Alabama football immortality is half a helmet.
You can see the "43" on his partially obstructed headgear in the Jan. 8, 1979 Sports Illustrated cover photo by Walter Iooss Jr. And you can see it in Daniel Moore's adored 1979 painting, "The Goal Line Stand."
Holy crap, that guy was my 11th grade history teacher and I had no idea he was in on that play. Coach Clements, if for some insane reason you are reading this, Go Patriots.
Courtney Upshaw Tests his Ankle | al.com
| Tide LB Courtney Upshaw tests his sprained ankle |
and etc.
Blogger roundtable: Hard to learn from Tide's lopsided win | al.com
A little tooting of my own horn...
HomeTeam | Ely not practicing for now
Tide QB commit Phillip Ely is battling a muscle strain that could be of the dreaded "high ankle" variety.
Bolden's uncle is former UA star | TideSports.com
Robert Bolden's uncle might not be rooting for him this week.
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And maybe a gasoline fight afterward?!
Wake me up, before you go go!
If I'm wearing a turban, it means Auburn is playing Iraq.
I hear that Ely kid is gonna commit to Bama soon.
Some people say "If you can't beat them, join them". I say "If you can't beat them, beat them", because they will be expecting you to join them, so you will have the element of surprise.
by BamaHadMeAtHello on Sep 8, 2010 8:45 AM CDT reply actions
I wonder if Penn State
noticed in the films they watched, the (not so) subtle finesse of our players knocking the shit out of people? If so, how do you game plan for that?
Also, I can’t believe how humble TR and MI are “Hopefully he’ll be back Saturday. I’m not giving up on that at all.” I wish they made MI and TR toothpaste so I could brush my teeth with it every morning!
The driver looks like Ben Stiller; Ely has....
already committed to Bama. TR is the real deal. Do we have any recruits that we are really high on, that are in TR and MI’s league? I know I’m jumping ahead here, but Ingram will be gone after this year. Hopefully, we can recruit a nice compliment to TR and Lacy for next year.
by Objective Bama Fan on Sep 8, 2010 8:51 AM CDT reply actions
The driver looks like Ben Stiller
Yeah, except that he’s really, really, ridiculously good looking.
If I'm wearing a turban, it means Auburn is playing Iraq.
It's a walk off!
"I have tried to teach them to show class, to have pride, and to display character. I think football, winning games, takes care of itself if you do that." -Paul W. Bryant
Maybe
you should listen to your friend Billy Zane, he’s a cool guy.
"A demagogue is one who preaches doctrines he knows to be untrue to men he knows to be idiots." -H. L. Mencken
does objectivebamafan have the black lung?
Maybe he’s been down there for 3 days, cough cough…..its Merman!!!
The driver is Ben Stiller
Or Derek Zoolander, rather…
Ingram
was a 3 star nobody, except to Saban. Every recruit he brings in could be the next MI or TR.
Some people say "If you can't beat them, join them". I say "If you can't beat them, beat them", because they will be expecting you to join them, so you will have the element of surprise.
by BamaHadMeAtHello on Sep 8, 2010 10:24 AM CDT up reply actions
OK...
but what RB recruits do we have? I don’t think the 340 pounder that committed the other day will be the next MI. LOL
If I'm wearing a turban, it means Auburn is playing Iraq.
No that guy
Is supposed to be the next Cody, which might make him more valuable than a great RB.
"That rug really tied the room together."
by pantsfucious on Sep 8, 2010 11:59 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I
think saying he was a nobody is a bit of an exaggeration. One service had him as a 4 star and he was also a track star in HS. He had the size and overall physical tools to be a great player. Maybe “middle of the pack D-1 RB prospect” would be a correct description but certainly not a nobody.
"A demagogue is one who preaches doctrines he knows to be untrue to men he knows to be idiots." -H. L. Mencken
Love that Saban has our guys focused:
Trent Richardson on being on the cover of Sports Illustrated:
"I’m sure my mom is happy about it and people back home and people in Tuscaloosa are happy about it, but what have we won?"
but what have we won?"
I guess the value of a victory over SJS depends on whether the beholder is Boise State or Alabama. Trent’s obviously got the right perspective!
"Let's go be champions, boys!" - Greg McElroy
(Formerly SugarBowl93)
by RememberTheRoseBowl on Sep 8, 2010 9:13 AM CDT up reply actions
BOOM! Roasted.
FU, Boise!
I voted for Kleph and all I got was this lousy t-shirt
by BamaReturns07 on Sep 8, 2010 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Rumor grounded in at least two layers of hearsay
The lady my buddy and I sat next to at BDS last Saturday told us she has a friend who works in Dr. Andrew’s office. According to this friend, Dr. Andrews said Ingram’s procedure was the easiest he has ever performed and he required only one stitch to close. I extrapolate from this info that MI will be good to go this Saurday if needed despite official pronouncements to the contrary.
Being good has nothing to do with it, Mikey. They choose your name randomly out of the phonebook.
I'll say that Mark, if he plays....
will not start. And if the game goes our way he may not play at all. It’s a long season and Saban will be looking ahead, saving Ingram’s from early wear and tear.
Unity begins with the understanding that everyone is different and to accept them as such. - Confucius
1 stitch?
I’m sure it was a simple operation, but is it even possible to do arthroscopic sugery with only 1 incision? As far as I know, you need a minimum of 3 incisions: 1 for the scope, 1 for water to flush the joint, and 1 for suction.
Maybe she meant 1 stitch per incision. Having 3 incisions doesn’t necessarily mean a longer recovery time anyway.
If I'm wearing a turban, it means Auburn is playing Iraq.
Andrews is so good, he did the operation blind,
and Mark Ingram’s joints self-flush. Only one incision was needed.
"Let's go be champions, boys!" - Greg McElroy
(Formerly SugarBowl93)
by RememberTheRoseBowl on Sep 8, 2010 10:47 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
You are on it today, bro
I voted for Kleph and all I got was this lousy t-shirt
by BamaReturns07 on Sep 8, 2010 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions
A lot of incisions
from arthroscopic knee surgery do not require stitches, just steri-strips. And he may have only had 2 incisions: one for the camera and one for the instrument.
by BamaGirlinDallas on Sep 8, 2010 10:52 AM CDT up reply actions
2 thoughts on the Goal Line Stand
which is, of course, my favorite moment in the history of Alabama football:
1) It was absolutely the correct choice to go for it. If they did make it, tie game. If they kicked the FG, they’re still down. If they failed, Bama had the ball at the 1 foot line and would likely be forced to punt, which indeed is what happened, and PSU would likely get the ball back with excellent field position.
2) The thing I had forgotten was when Bama did punt, PSU got flagged for 12 men on the field, which pretty much allowed Bama to run out the clock. For all his deserved reputation, JoPa really, really blew it with that one.
"It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog." - Bear Bryant
Ok, I've got a question
concerning Ingram’s injury and it is just because I don’t know enough about his kind of injury and surgery.
Here is the question: If Ingram gives it a go and he is not 100%, say he is 90%, is there any risk that he may actually hamper his totally recovery by coming back too early?
My reason for asking and my feeling is that if Ingram can handle say 7 or 8 carries I think I would rather have him as backup to Richardson as opposed to Lacy for several reasons. One is ball security, two is pass protection, and three is team chemistry.
What are your thoughts? Would Saban play a 90% Ingram if there were no immediate risk or would he go with Lacy?
As much as I hate Auburn I hate Tenn. that much more.
I don't think there would be a risk.
I’m not an expert, just a guy who has had 3 knee surgeries of his own. But from what I understand about Mark’s surgery, the only real risk right now would be causing more swelling, which would slow down his recovery. I would think that at worst, that would just cause him to miss a few extra practices next week, IF he’s at a point now where he’s able to run/practice.
If I'm wearing a turban, it means Auburn is playing Iraq.
Hmmm.
That vijeo of Upshaw doesnt look good to me. His lateral movement is terrible. Him being able to do a lunge is a good sign i guess. That shows there wasn’t any damage done to the Achilles.I just suffered 4 weeks ago a level 3 sprain with a minor tear of my Achilles. Im not sure how bad his sprain is but Im just now able to walk on it. I couldn’t imagine trying to play in a football game just a 6 days after hurting it.
Id rather see him sit and make sure its ok for the SEC schedule, than risk really hurting it and being out like Upchurch was last year.
Alabama football....The only addiction God wholeheartedly approves of..
I am worried about Upshaw
he was walking very carefully on that ankle and when he did do something on it, he looked like he was in pain afterwards. I don’t think he needs to play on Saturday. He doesn’t look like he is ready to go at all. Even if he could play, he risks injuring it worse before it gets completely well.
by BamaGirlinDallas on Sep 8, 2010 10:57 AM CDT up reply actions
Mer-MAN!
"That rug really tied the room together."
by pantsfucious on Sep 8, 2010 11:07 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
moisture is the essence of wetness...
"You know, we had a lot of fun tonight. But there's nothing funny about vapor lock! It's the third most common cause of cars stalling. So please, take care of your car and get it checked!" -Joe Namath
If you haven't read it yet...
…the Mike Clements article is an excellent read, and very informative for the Tide fan who thinks he knows everything already….
"High standards come from passion within...." --Coach Nick Saban
by NiceLittleSaturday on Sep 9, 2010 8:49 AM CDT reply actions
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