🏈 Lewis and Miller...

[It Takes Eleven]

Those techniques and equipment that's been used is something that crossed my mind more than a few times lately.

It's such an odd story, Tim. I'm seeing Physical Therapist tweet, Dr. Cain tweet, both appearing in other pictures posted on the 'net and all of them are hinting towards health and recovery themes. (Heck of an advertising bit for the Doc...as if he needs it.) Contrast that with hearing how the media will leave a practice and they'll bring out a dozen black shirts for practice. It's as if we're witnessing football's version of "The Prestige."

I guess that would explain, for some, our recruiting prowess at DL and LB.

 

[TerryP]

One thing I'll stake my life on.

If one of these players makes and impact on this game we're going to see how Saban disregards the health of his players for the sake of a win. I'd bet if I were to look I can find a instances right now.

 

[TerryP]

Physical Therapist at UA.

I'm seeing Physical Therapist tweet, Dr. Cain tweet, both appearing in other pictures posted on the 'net and all of them are hinting towards health and recovery themes. (Heck of an advertising bit for the Doc...as if he needs it.)

@It Takes Eleven I see those tweets have been deleted.

 

[TUSKtimes]

One thing is for sure, coach Saban wanted the world to know that they were practicing this week. I think the doctors or therapist went a little further than Saban wanted, but what HC doesn't like to keep the competition guessing? And fanbase?

 

[BamaFan334]

This will be long so you've been forewarned.

First of all, I don't know if one, two, three, or all four will play. Based on conversations I believe there's a good chance we'll see one, or more, play Saturday. I'll get into that in a few paragraphs.

You asked about how much game time. I don't know mainly because of what I've bolded in 334's post. It's impossible for them to be in game shape. If we look at Lewis and Miller we have to take into account how much of the upper body is used in cardio specifically--not to mention other drills.

I'm confident when I say people around the 'net saying who will play and who won't play DO NOT have the final information. They very well may have a good friend around the program or a word a lot love to use, "a source." I've got a handful of friends around there. More than one said "Wilson had a good practice today." That doesn't mean he's ready. Those that are saying "so and so will play" very well may have a "source." We may wake up Sunday morning and see they were right.

Two words that are the bottom line here. Medical clearance.

All that said it does not change this opinion. There is no one here, or for that matter on BOL or TI, that can say one way or another and it be a definitive statement. We're just going to have to wait and see.

If we see one or more I'll be impressed. Lewis and Miller's injuries could have easily been season ending. Some speculated so.

@BamaFan334 I'm curious about one thing here. You mentioned the zero gravity machine. I don't get why you thought that'd come into play. I'm not in the PT field, but I've always been under the impression it was meant more for knee rehabilitation versus a screw in the foot (Mack) or shoulder/elbow injuries, etc.

I only mnetioned it because it is an incredible piece that allows those with rehabilitating lower body injuries continue to work and remain in shape without it affecting their injury. So with that I was assuming there has to be a way athletes with upper body injuries could continue their conditioning without doing the same with theirs. Also, I just thought that equipment was so amazing with only us and a few others around the country having them.

 

[yellowhammer86]

That all 3 LBs were full go at practice yesterday? Roll Tide. Beat AU!

 

[alagator]

That all 3 LBs were full go at practice yesterday? Roll Tide. Beat AU!

No. Because black jersey isn't full go.

 

[yellowhammer86]

Black jerseys while media watches. All 3 will play Saturday.

 

[yellowhammer86]

At very worst from what I've been told this morning, Mack and Miller go, and Terrel may need one more week, but likely all 3 go Sat!!!

 

[No Huddle]

Side note that camera they used in that clip is unreal.

 

[Tidestalker]

I would expect very little from all 3. Being in shape and in game shape are two different things... The intensity of those snaps is off the charts.

We need a lot from Jennings though since everyone else has been a non factor... The trio of Mosley/Allen/McMillon must finally make some plays... Getting ANYTHING from Miller would be a bonus

 

[yellowhammer86]

So, I talked to Mack, and he said he's headhunting. He knows he could reinjure his foot, but he doesn't give any $&@&$. It's the IB. That's what he said. My team guy told me that Miller is in phenominal shape and Lewis is not out of shape by any means. AU is about to get took to the woodshed!

 

[planomateo]

LOL, this guy...

 

[yellowhammer86]

@planomateo whats funny?

 

[JoshB]

 

[yellowhammer86]

Alright. Denial is an ugly place to be.

 

[yellowhammer86]

I'll see you all Saturday evening to discuss the performance of Miller, Lewis, and Mack

 

[JoshB]

Alright. Denial is an ugly place to be.

lmao It's not just a river in Egypt, huh?

 

[rick4bama]

I don't want to see these players going into the game and really getting seriously injured.

 

[yellowhammer86]

I don't want to see these players going into the game and really getting seriously injured.

They wouldn't play if there was a great chance of that happening. They're ready.