Blake Simms is hurt

[dawgsfinnaeat]

Bears catching another break. There's a video on AL.com of him going through drills doing everything left handed. He didn't throw when the other QBs threw. I think Coker could get the job done but the bears wouldn't have a shot with a healthy Simms.

[defiantdog]

Doesn't matter.... Bama just needs to RTGDF to win this game

[starkvegasdawg]

Injury report site I go to still has him listed as probable as of this morning.

[dawgsfinnaeat]

Yea he's listed as full go I just don't think he's as healthy as he could be. He separated his shoulder vs florida

[yjnkdawg]

OM has been and is the luckiest team in college football. I hope Simms can go and play to his potential, but if not, I still think Bama bursts the OM hype bubble.

[DawgInMemphis]

OM has been and is the luckiest team in college football. I hope Simms can go and play to his potential, but if not, I still think Bama bursts the OM hype bubble.

OM has nothing on Auburn in the luck department.

[Boya]

OM has been and is the luckiest team in college football. I hope Simms can go and play to his potential, but if not, I still think Bama bursts the OM hype bubble.

Yep, they sure were lucky while going 2-10 and losing 16 straight SEC games.

And apparently you didn't watch Auburn last year...

[LC Dawg]

If Sims is hurt I hope Bama runs the single wing to a 56-0 win.

[quickstrike2]

Auburn is one of the luckiest I have ever seen, just judging by last year alone. The Bearsharks are also pretty lucky, getting Texas last year when they were very down in terms of their program. Scheduling Boise when they are still somewhat a popular name, but no where near what they were. Couple of good breaks there.

[yjnkdawg]

Saban reports that Blake Sims has no issues with his shoulder injury.

http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2014/10/alabama_qb_blake_sims_hasnt_ha.html

[yjnkdawg]

OM has nothing on Auburn in the luck department.


That's true for sure, I kind of got caught up in the news of Sims' injury. My bad there. OM has had their luck in the past, but nothing compared to Auburn luck.

[RossDawg82]

So what, it would be more fun to watch Bama's backup throw for 350 against that #1 Defense in the entire world

[Bubb Rubb]

So what, it would be more fun to watch Bama's backup throw for 350 against that #1 Defense in the entire world

^^^this

[drunkernhelldawg]

If he doesn't play, this game becomes a pickem. I've seen a little of Sims this season. He's very good. I'll be shocked if their backup is not a big downgrade.

[thf24]

If he doesn't play, this game becomes a pickem. I've seen a little of Sims this season. He's very good. I'll be shocked if their backup is not a big downgrade.

Coker, the backup, would have gotten the starting nod at the beginning of the season if Sims hadn't shown out in their final scrimmage. Saban also played Coker for about 40% of their first few games; he wouldn't have done that if Sims was head and shoulders better. I agree that Sims is good and the better option, but given that they're run-heavy anyway, I don't think Sims being out would have a game-changing impact.

[Coackjek]

OM has nothing on Auburn in the luck department.

This and then some.

[drunkernhelldawg]

Coker, the backup, would have gotten the starting nod at the beginning of the season if Sims hadn't shown out in their final scrimmage. Saban also played Coker for about 40% of their first few games; he wouldn't have done that if Sims was head and shoulders better. I agree that Sims is good and the better option, but given that they're run-heavy anyway, I don't think Sims being out would have a game-changing impact.

Appreciate the info. I was seeing the game as close anyway. I know that most people disagree, but that's just how I see it. That's why I do think a qb change could make the difference. We'll see.

[msstate7]

Can Coker hand the ball off? If so, I'm not worried. Bama's running game will win this game not their qbs

[Jack Lambert]

Listening to H to H they had the side line guy for Alabama on and he said that it was not a full seperation and there is not problem as of yesterday and everything was ok and will play.

[Original48]

Saban reports that Blake Sims has no issues with his shoulder injury.

http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2014/10/alabama_qb_blake_sims_hasnt_ha.html

"I guess I have to say it. I'm not going to be the Alabama coach," Saban said

[DownwardDawg]

If he doesn't play, this game becomes a pickem. I've seen a little of Sims this season. He's very good. I'll be shocked if their backup is not a big downgrade.

I just disagree. Without the 4 turnovers, Bama would have beaten Florida 60-0. They never even slowed Bama down and never came close to scoring without the turnovers. Saban will have that cleaned up. This game will be like State vs USM. The bears will be fired up but will lay down once they get smacked a little.

[drunkernhelldawg]

I just disagree. Without the 4 turnovers, Bama would have beaten Florida 60-0. They never even slowed Bama down and never came close to scoring without the turnovers. Saban will have that cleaned up. This game will be like State vs USM. The bears will be fired up but will lay down once they get smacked a little.

Hope you're right. Would enjoy seeing that.

[DancingRabbit]

If he doesn't play, this game becomes a pickem. I've seen a little of Sims this season. He's very good. I'll be shocked if their backup is not a big downgrade.

I suspect the current line takes into account that Sims is dinged up.

[RougeDawg]

Auburn is one of the luckiest I have ever seen, just judging by last year alone. The Bearsharks are also pretty lucky, getting Texas last year when they were very down in terms of their program. Scheduling Boise when they are still somewhat a popular name, but no where near what they were. Couple of good breaks there.

You seem to have forgotten that OM was supposed to play Boose 2 years ago, when Boise was much stronger OM knew that was a loss so they pushed the game back and schedule the school for the blind instead. Which translated into barely making a bowl at 6-6, subsequently fueling 2 recruiting classes, and the unwarranted hype they have now. If they play Boise when they were originally scheduled to, OM would still be squandering in irrelevancy. But they'll be headed back that direction around 6 PM Saturday evening.

[PMDawg]

If our back-up QB can beat them, I'm sure Bama's can too.

[starkvegasdawg]

So, by halftime, more people in VHS or the grove?

[Oxfordawg]

I heard they had Simms going oppo to practice for the 3rd quarter. Saban the Merciful

[Percho]

Henry may have over 300 yards against the Rebs.

[Percho]

So, by halftime, more people in VHS or the grove?


Easy question. The grove.