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Title: "Bama win vs. Arkansas comes at a cost"
Post by: WALL-E on October 19, 2013, 11:34:01 PM
Bama win vs. Arkansas comes at a cost
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- One by one, teammates stopped and patted Vinnie Sunseri on the shoulder. Alabama's starting safety was in street clothes, limping gingerly with a bum knee. "How bad is it?" they wanted to know. And from high up in the stands, it was obvious. Their body language in response said it all: A quick shake of the head, a long hug and a slow walk away.

Not Sunseri. Not this season.

The destiny of a championship hopeful is precarious at best.

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Title: Re: "Bama win vs. Arkansas comes at a cost"
Post by: Chechem on October 20, 2013, 06:49:50 AM
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"There's not a guy on our team that does a better job of setting an example when it comes to trying to be everything he can be," Saban said of Sunseri. "He's just a phenomenal guy to have on your team all the way around.

"He's going to be a part of our team whether he can play or not."

Sunseri put on his best happy face in the second half, smacking teammates on the behind after delivering the bad news during the game. He sat by Collins, smiled and told him it would be OK. When Jones came off the field after a late interception, Sunseri was the first one to greet him, delivering a bear hug to the true sophomore who was playing wide receiver only a year ago.

"Great leader, great leader," Collins said. "I looked up to him. He's helped me out at free safety with the calls and getting me to settle down. He's going to be missed."

 :( :( :(  VINNIE!


Title: Re: "Bama win vs. Arkansas comes at a cost"
Post by: 2Stater on October 20, 2013, 07:12:36 AM
Man, it sounds bad. I hope we get to hear the results of the MRI, even though it doesn't sound like there is much doubt that the injury is serious.

Thoughts and prayers to Vinnie. He will very much be missed!  :(


Title: Re: "Bama win vs. Arkansas comes at a cost"
Post by: Chechem on October 20, 2013, 07:15:42 AM
Man, it sounds bad. I hope we get to hear the results of the MRI, even though it doesn't sound like there is much doubt that the injury is serious.

Thoughts and prayers to Vinnie. He will very much be missed!  :(

Vinnie is going to be a coach, no doubt.
Sounds like everyone expects him to continue playing a leadership role on the team despite the injury, even if it's season-ending.  Let's hope so!