🏈 OL Covid Shuffle??

[bama alum]

That's the rumor floating on fb now. Hopefully that won't carry over to the SECCG.

 

[mando]

That's the rumor floating on fb now. Hopefully that won't carry over to the SECCG.

crap!!!! Been doing great all year. Not comfortable enough that the D can carry us so we need the offense to perform.

 

[bama alum]

A friend of mine who is on TI says Orr is reporting one player. I don't know how they're related, but Sankey has a presser today at 5:00.

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

Pat Smith (from JOX) broke the news this morning that there would be some shuffling because of contract tracing. Some others have since said it's likely just 1 player. If Rodney said it too, then you can take it to the bank. But, 1 guy can still cause some "shuffling" depending on the 1 guy.

 

[Justneedme81]

It's Neal. He won't be playing this weekend.

 

[Tidestalker]

Well, we always said there is a lot of great depth with that group. Someone will get the chance to show out and get some great experience, kind of looking forward to seeing how that goes (with respect to the unfortunate circumstances)

 

[mando]

Does anyone know if he tested positive for Covid or is this a contact tracing casualty?

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

Does anyone know if he tested positive for Covid or is this a contact tracing casualty?

The latter as of today.

 

[Tidestalker]

If it was just Neal - What does that rotation look like?!

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

If it was just Neal - What does that rotation look like?!

Hard to say because at least 1 backup will miss as well and I’m not exactly sure who that is. But, I’d imagine if Chris Owens is available then he will factor in.

 

[Tidestalker]

Hard to say because at least 1 backup will miss as well and I’m not exactly sure who that is. But, I’d imagine if Chris Owens is available then he will factor in.

Gotcha. Thx

 

[Justneedme81]

Backup is Amari Kight He tested positive.

Neal should be back for Florida game.

 

[Justneedme81]

Also, Chris Owens is starting at RT. this from SECRANT board:

The truth… I understand Chris Owens will get his first start of year. He had a great week at practice! All other starters are good to go!!! A tackle did not make trip due to covid but should be back next week.

Earlier in week comments remain the same so I copied below…

The truth… As Coach said all 4 coaches are expected back and I do expect all 10 coaches to be in Arkansas if things stay the same. I do expect some analyst to be out this week as the team tries to get rid of the spread but less than last week.

We are in great shape on injuries with no new injuries. Hard to believe that the LSU game was not very physical compared to previous years. Total domination. I do expect us to be without a few players and we could be out one starter due to covid. This would be our first of year. I do know that Mac is fine and he is still covid free!

As for the offense, the staff will tell you that having so many zooms this spring and many more practices in the summer over longer period, that the team is way ahead of any other team in recent history. Sark offense is being run to perfection. The 35 point streak is alive and well. People think that missing spring hurt but Saban took full advantage of the time and players had more time to learn offense than ever before!! Other teams took time off…like Auburn. It did hurt us on the physical side not having spring and physical August but after a few games, players have tackled great.

I have been telling you about Billingsley. Look at Charlie’s practice video and see his catch... He can play TE or WR, tall, runs like a deer, and great hands.

Baker is getting more work and I am going to predict his first catch this week. Just a guess.

Defense continues to work on little things and pass rush. Getting better every day and Staying healthy