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Alabama’s rebuilt offense suffered a couple of devastating blows this spring when two up-and-coming playmakers suffered knee injuries.
But it appears freshman running back Bo Scarbrough and sophomore receiver Cam Sims are recovering nicely after undergoing ACL surgeries during spring practice, according to Alabama head coach Nick Saban.
“Both guys are doing well in their rehab,” Saban said Thursday before participating in the ninth annual Nick’s Kids Golf Tournament at the Old Overton Club.
“Bo’s probably a little bit ahead. Cam had a little more difficult injury to start early rehab with. Both guys are working really hard.”
Scarbrough, who was expected to provide much-needed depth behind co-starters Derrick Henry and Kenyan Drake, tore the ACL in his right knee during a spring scrimmage, while Sims suffered a similar injury earlier in spring to his left knee.
While it’s unclear how soon either might return to the field to contribute during the upcoming season, if at all, Saban made it clear neither would be rushed back before they were medically ready.
“We’re really pleased with the progress they’re making and I think our staff has done a fantastic job with those guys,” Saban said. “I think it’s really too early to predict when they’ll come back but we’re certainly not going to put them at any risk and it’ll be a medical decision when they do come back.”
Signees on campus
All 16 remaining members of Alabama’s No. 1-rated 2015 signing class are on campus, Saban said.
“They’re all here now. Everybody’s here,” Saban said.
The 16 newcomers join the six early enrollees who went through spring practice.
Among the new faces is highly touted five-star receiver Calvin Ridley, who already has begun to work out with fellow Alabama receiver Chris Black, and five-star running back Damien Harris, who is expected to provide depth this season.
Although organized preseason practice won’t begin until August, the first few months on campus are a major learning experience for the former prep prospects.
And while there’s usually minimal interaction with the coaching staff, per NCAA restrictions, Saban usually provides each newcomer with words of wisdom he hopes will make their transition to college smoother.
“My message to all of our guys when they come in is all the same, and it doesn’t really change from what we tell them in recruiting. We’re going to do everything we can to help them be more successful in life because you’re involved in the program,” Saban said.
“So we have a standard of excellence we try to achieve in terms of your personal development, your academic development and your athletic development. And hopefully doing all these things the right way, making the right choices and decisions in these areas, will help you be successful.”
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But it appears freshman running back Bo Scarbrough and sophomore receiver Cam Sims are recovering nicely after undergoing ACL surgeries during spring practice, according to Alabama head coach Nick Saban.
“Both guys are doing well in their rehab,” Saban said Thursday before participating in the ninth annual Nick’s Kids Golf Tournament at the Old Overton Club.
“Bo’s probably a little bit ahead. Cam had a little more difficult injury to start early rehab with. Both guys are working really hard.”
Scarbrough, who was expected to provide much-needed depth behind co-starters Derrick Henry and Kenyan Drake, tore the ACL in his right knee during a spring scrimmage, while Sims suffered a similar injury earlier in spring to his left knee.
While it’s unclear how soon either might return to the field to contribute during the upcoming season, if at all, Saban made it clear neither would be rushed back before they were medically ready.
“We’re really pleased with the progress they’re making and I think our staff has done a fantastic job with those guys,” Saban said. “I think it’s really too early to predict when they’ll come back but we’re certainly not going to put them at any risk and it’ll be a medical decision when they do come back.”
Signees on campus
All 16 remaining members of Alabama’s No. 1-rated 2015 signing class are on campus, Saban said.
“They’re all here now. Everybody’s here,” Saban said.
The 16 newcomers join the six early enrollees who went through spring practice.
Among the new faces is highly touted five-star receiver Calvin Ridley, who already has begun to work out with fellow Alabama receiver Chris Black, and five-star running back Damien Harris, who is expected to provide depth this season.
Although organized preseason practice won’t begin until August, the first few months on campus are a major learning experience for the former prep prospects.
And while there’s usually minimal interaction with the coaching staff, per NCAA restrictions, Saban usually provides each newcomer with words of wisdom he hopes will make their transition to college smoother.
“My message to all of our guys when they come in is all the same, and it doesn’t really change from what we tell them in recruiting. We’re going to do everything we can to help them be more successful in life because you’re involved in the program,” Saban said.
“So we have a standard of excellence we try to achieve in terms of your personal development, your academic development and your athletic development. And hopefully doing all these things the right way, making the right choices and decisions in these areas, will help you be successful.”
Decatur Daily—Continue reading...
