Crimson Notes 11/9/10

As the Alabama Crimson Tide prepare to host the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Saturday evening, a total of three players will be “limited” in practice due to injury.

Running back Trent Richardson, linebacker Chris Jordan and nose guard Kerry Murphy are dealing with minor injuries and are currently listed as “day-to-day” in respect to playing availability on Saturday.

Tide quarterback Greg McElroy suffered a hyperextended knee during the contest against LSU, but the minor ailment will not impact his practice/playing status.

While the Crimson Tide look to finish the 2010 season on a positive note on the field, the positive accolades continue for Greg McElroy off the field.

The Crimson Tide senior quarterback has been nominated for Sports Illustrated’s Sportsman of the Year by writer Lars Anderson.

The winner of the award will be announced on Nov. 30.

McElroy is also up for the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award as well as the Wuerffel Trophy.

The coveted Unitas honor is given annually to the top senior quarterback in the nation, while the Wuerffel Trophy (named after former Florida quarterback Danny Wuerffel) is given to the player who exemplifies athletic, academic and community service achievement.