Alabama catcher Jaylen Waddle will miss the rest of the season after breaking his ankle in the team’s starting kick opposed to Tennessee, Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban told CBS at halftime.
“It’s a disgrace because this guy is a gambler,” Saban told CBS.
“It’s exciting for school football to see a guy play like that. I hate it when he gets hurt in a game like that. I’m not willing to take a ball out when it’s so deep inside the finish area. He’s a great joueur. I have to leave him. “. he uses his judgment. “
The flamboyant star huddled in the recoil of the kickoff and left the field. Waddle gave the impression of putting almost no weight on his right leg while gaining significant help in reaching a medical cart.
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First, he made the decision to have doubts of returning before being removed from the game in a time later. CBS showed that Waddle was loaded into an ambulance to leave Neyland Stadium.
The junior replaced through Slade Bolden, who promptly hit a 12-yard pass.
Waddle productive for Alabama in his first season as a full-time starter with open receiver, catching 25 passes for 557 yards and 4 touchdowns. Upon entering on Saturday, the 557 yards led the team.
Bolden, Waddle’s replacement, mainly used as Wildcat quarterback last season, put two passes for 34 yards last season as a second-line catcher.
Bolden took Waddle’s position as the one that returns clearing in Tennessee’s first possession; grabbed the bat.
Contribution: Jace Evans