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[rammerjammer]

Nothing was said about the possibility of a "medical redshirt"

Has he had too many snaps in order to qualify at this point?

 

[Jseakin]

Nothing was said about the possibility of a "medical redshirt"

Has he had too many snaps in order to qualify at this point?

It has been mentioned and I think Terry said he would not qualify, also if he comes back 100% he is still likely to go to the NFL after next year anyway so it wouldnt matter.

 

[TerryP]

I think the rule reads half of the first half of the season (in terms of games played.)

But, JS hit it on the head. Even if he wasn't hurt, he'd very likely be gone after 2010 as it is.

 

[BamaDelta]

I think the rule reads half of the first half of the season (in terms of games played.)

But, JS hit it on the head. Even if he wasn't hurt, he'd very likely be gone after 2010 as it is.

Correct, but Saban did address it briefly. I'll try to find it, but he basically said they wouldn't address it right now. It could be looked at more seriously at season's end.

 

[JoshB]

Yeah they asked Saban about it at the press conference yesterday I think.

 

[Argo]

http://www.ncaa.org/wps/ncaa?key=/n...ship+in+requesting+waivers+-+6-6-04+ncaa+news

In Division I, a student-athlete can apply for a hardship waiver if a season-ending injury or illness occurs in the first half of the season. The student-athlete, however, must not have participated in more than two contests or dates of competition or 20 percent (whichever is greater) of the institution's scheduled contests.

I really don't think it's an option at this point.

 

[bamaupsman]

Pretty much a non-issue. I'd draft a slobber-knocking, 6'4" 260 pounder with hot wheels and a brain to match, wouldn't you?