The individual honors and recognition just keep coming for the 2009 Alabama Crimson Tide football team. Nose tackle Terrence Cody has been named as one of the four finalists for the coveted Lombardi Award. The famed and prestigious award is given to the top interior lineman (or linebacker) in college football.
The other finalists for the prized award were Oklahoma defensive end Gerald McCoy, TCU defensive end Jerry Hughes, and Nebraska defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh.
In other award nominations, Tide running back Mark Ingram has been named as one of the 10 semifinalists for the Doak Walker Award. The honor is given to the best running back in college football, each season.
In quarterback news, freshman AJ McCarron is one step closer to being the next starting quarterback for the Crimson Tide. McCarron, who has played on scout team throughout the season has now been promoted, and is now preparing, as one of the quarterback “options” for each week.
McCarron had been considered by many to be the fourth-string quarterback, behind Greg McElroy, Star Jackson, and Thomas Darrah. It now appears that McCarron will share dual second-string honors with Star Jackson.
Even though it is very unlikely that McCarron will see action this year (and will be redshirted), he is technically available if starting quarterback Greg McElroy sustains an injury.
Speaking of injury, running back Terry Grant is still listed as questionable for the contest at Mississippi State. Grant missed the game against LSU due to an unstipulated muscle pull. Even though Terry has been able to practice at times this week, his playing status is still very much in doubt for Saturday night in Starkville.
Tight end Colin Peek appears to be on the mend and should see more action against Mississippi State. Peek injured his knee in pregame warm-ups prior to the Tennessee game. Colin saw very little action against LSU, but he seems to be progressing nicely after suffering what has been classified as a sprained MCL.
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