Which RBs will be able to play in USC game?

[UAB-CT]

Just curious as to wether anyone knows anything about our injuried RBs. From what I gather Johns is hurt, McClain was injuried but returned to the game and Coffee has anything from a "stomach bug to a mild concusion" (Figure that one out). Has there been any reports as to who will make the trip to Columbia?

 

[jdpas29]

LeRon, Tim Castille, Ken Darby and all of the walk-ons are available for Saturday. If Coffee's concussion was "mild" enough, he may also be able to play on Saturday a little bit.

 

[Vertical]

Any word on Jimmy Johns?

 

[Queasy1]

Any word on Jimmy Johns?

According to various articles on Tidesports.com and AL.com, he is supposed to have his shoulder re-examined today.

 

[LTBamaFan]

What's the story on Ali Sharrief? Looks like we are going to need all of them before end of season.

 

[Queasy1]

What's the story on Ali Sharrief? Looks like we are going to need all of them before end of season.

Trying to keep a redshirt on him.

 

[thesnowman8]

does this not sound like last year all over again? My lord we can't get away from the bug. Let's hope it is a small case and wears off SOON. RTR!

 

[oskie]

...does this not sound like last year all over again? ...

No - last year's injuries were "season ending"

this year's, so far, are just "dings" (based on current info)

i pray they remain that way

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[Crimson Surfer]

Upchurch's injury is most likely season ending.

 

[BamaSully]

does this not sound like last year all over again? My lord we can't get away from the bug. Let's hope it is a small case and wears off SOON. RTR!

Last season we lost the one player we could not afford to lose in the 3rd game. Then we lost the next guy we could not afford to lose (Ray Hudson) in roughly the 6th game.

Nothing close to that magnitude has happened this season. Of course, we've only played 2 games................................................

 

[runtheoption22]

Johns- should know more tonight or tomorrow
Sharrief- in dire needs, but he was in arnge one day last week
Coffee- depends on how bad the concussion is- my guess he doesn't go
Upchurch- out for year
McClain- should be good to go

 

[RollTideHG]

I did read in an article posted after the conclusion of Saturday's game that Coach Shula plans to give T.Castille a greater number of reps at tailback this week. This will probably mean an extended number of minutes for McClain.

 

[TexasTideFan]

I did read in an article posted after the conclusion of Saturday's game that Coach Shula plans to give T.Castille a greater number of reps at tailback this week. This will probably mean an extended number of minutes for McClain.

I love the 1-2 combination of Darby and Castille at TB, especially with McClain at FB. IMO, the best tandem backs in the SEC.

 

[BayouBama75]

John's shoulder

Is John's shoulder injury the same one that he was dealing with at the end of the summer... I seem to recall he had an ailing shoulder back during the summer.

 

[Really Big Bama Fan]

I missed the injury updates. Does anyone have any better news on our injuries to our backs?