Odoms and Floyd could practice before Gator Bowl
Article on annarbor.com quote's RR saying Odoms and J.T. Floyd might possibly practice before the Gator Bowl
Rodriguez said Monday he expects many of the players injured before or during the loss to Ohio State will be recovered in time to play in the Gator Bowl.He expects Martin (ankles), Darryl Stonum (ankle) and Junior Hemingway (head) to play against the Bulldogs.
Linebacker Mike Jones (leg), cornerback J.T. Floyd (ankle) and receiver Martavious Odoms (foot) are still out, although Odoms and Floyd could practice shortly before the game.
It will be great to see our plague of injuries healing up. Even better if Floyd and Odoms can get in the mix. My only question is if they will be practicing for practicing sake or does this mean they have a chance to play?
P.S. I did not post link because the beginning of it has write up on coaching controversy and I don't want this thread turning into another one of those...
December 7th, 2010 at 10:39 AM ^
hmmmm, that's interesting. I'm pretty sure both Floyd and Odoms played too much for a medical redshirt, so if they are capable of practicing, I would hope they can play. Floyd in particular would be a boost. Not that I don't love Odoms, we are just deeper at WR.
December 7th, 2010 at 10:41 AM ^
I bet it is just for practicing sake. I doubt either one will actually play, but you never know. I guess it really depends on how they are healing and progressing.
December 7th, 2010 at 10:42 AM ^
December 7th, 2010 at 10:49 AM ^
but practicing will not hurt as far as a medical RS goes. I believe Jones was hurt early enough in the season that he could qualify.
December 7th, 2010 at 11:29 AM ^
He was hurt in the opener vs UConn ... if that's not early enough I don't know what is
December 7th, 2010 at 10:42 AM ^
Just my e-pinion, but I doubt they'd be able to play in the bowl. They might be practicing to get back in the swing of things, and they might get to travel with the team to the bowl, but my guess is they'll just be practicing to practice.
No inside info or anything.
Also, you can probably post the link with your caveat - credit where credit is due and the like
December 7th, 2010 at 10:49 AM ^
Done, with my own caveat.
December 7th, 2010 at 10:43 AM ^
clarified...those guys will not play, may practice if well enough.
December 7th, 2010 at 4:48 PM ^
Well limited practice is better than no practice I suppose
December 7th, 2010 at 10:44 AM ^
December 7th, 2010 at 10:48 AM ^
this was mentioned in a previous article about a month ago
these players won't be 'practicing' per se but, rather, going through walk-throughs, doing workouts geared towards their injuries, etc. the idea where you can sit in on meetings and watch drills while in a cast type of thing. mental more than physical gains to be made.
December 7th, 2010 at 3:37 PM ^
So are injured palyers not normally allowed in meetings and drills? I would think they would be so players like Troy can give the DBs some advice, but I don't know for sure.
December 7th, 2010 at 10:46 AM ^
does anyone have insight into MissSt's injuries, who's out, how significant, who may be back in time?
December 7th, 2010 at 10:52 AM ^
one kid left the team and one was out the majority of time. other than that:
Sophomore WR Chad Bumphis will miss the bowl game due to a broken collarbone suffered during the Egg Bowl (against Ole Miss). Bumphis led the Bulldogs in receiving this season (44 receptions, 634 yards, 5 touchdowns). |
and
• Another top wide receiver, Leon Berry, dislocated his ankle in the Oct. 9 win over Houston and was once thought to be able to return for a bowl. But according to the Jackson Clarion-Ledger, he’s doubtful.
December 7th, 2010 at 11:07 AM ^
Their top 2 Wide Recievers out?
Consider that a win.
December 7th, 2010 at 11:13 AM ^
December 7th, 2010 at 12:26 PM ^
we know your true intent was to stir up more CC controversy. Off to Bolivia with you!
December 7th, 2010 at 3:51 PM ^
I doubt either one will actually play, but you never know.
December 7th, 2010 at 12:29 PM ^
My understanding from RR's press conference (I think it was his presser) was Odoms and Floyd might practice but definitely not play in the bowl game.
December 7th, 2010 at 1:33 PM ^
He was hurt against Notre Dame, not UConn