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Nose tackle Terrence Cody has been named one of the five finalists for the prestigious Bronko Nagurski Trophy. The award goes to the best defensive player in the nation.
On the flip side, Tide linebacker Rolando McClain was omitted from the list. Many Tide fans, and knowledgeable football fans alike, will certainly be scratching at the ‘ole forehead in respect to the surprising news. By all accounts Rolando McClain is the “quarterback” of the ‘Bama defense, and is certainly the driving force behind the Alabama defensive success in 2009.
In no way I’m I trying to overshadow the wonderful accomplishment(s) of Terrence Cody, but how can you have Cody on the list…and exclude McClain?
On the injury front, starting linebacker Eryk Anders appears to be “ready to roll” on Saturday. Anders, who has been dealing with a right ankle sprain for several weeks, has returned to full action this week in practice. Anders re-injured the ankle in the ‘Bama win over Mississippi State.
Running back Terry Grant will once again be out of action this weekend, and could possibly miss the reminder of the season. Grant is suffering from an abdominal strain that is simply not getting any better. Terry did not dress for the LSU game or the contest at Mississippi State. The injury is said to be extremely painful and debilitating. Grant has not handled the ball on offense since the Tide’s 35-7 victory over Arkansas in late September.
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