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Title: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: 2Stater on December 04, 2021, 06:42:33 AM (https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/p526x296/263922304_345809620799600_2066733862839257999_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=LjG7F4xqP68AX_I3VtA&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=7beb615d6c0a59ed1bf7ad96b5936b1d&oe=61B13B94)
Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: Chechem on December 04, 2021, 06:44:18 AM ROLL TIDE
Thanks for posting early. Now that Utah erased Oregon, the stage is set for Bama to dominate. :worship: :worship: Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: Hannibal Lecter, MD on December 04, 2021, 08:26:26 AM ROLL TIDE ROLL!!!!
Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: lstephen on December 04, 2021, 09:24:18 AM GAME DAY!!! ROLL TIDE!!!
Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: 2Stater on December 04, 2021, 01:49:39 PM Roll Tide!!!
(https://c.tenor.com/8WHw2bD2TfMAAAAC/big-bang-theroy-stressed.gif) Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: Chechem on December 04, 2021, 02:12:52 PM Roll Tide!!! (https://c.tenor.com/8WHw2bD2TfMAAAAC/big-bang-theroy-stressed.gif) :lol: Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: Chechem on December 04, 2021, 02:22:53 PM (https://www.inspiringquotes.us/image/author/Coach-Nick-Saban-Quotes-On-Hard-Work-43-Best-Nick-Saban-Quotes-On-What-It-Takes-To-Be-A-Winner-Nick-Dogtrainingobedienceschool-Com.jpg?ezimgfmt=rs:382x200/rscb4/ng:webp/ngcb4)
Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: ricky023 on December 04, 2021, 02:33:30 PM BAYLOR held on the 1 yard line. RTR!
Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: bama57 on December 04, 2021, 02:34:27 PM Roll Tide!!!!!!!
Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: ricky023 on December 04, 2021, 02:45:29 PM osu is out of the cfp. They lost to Baylor. Let's go Team! RTR!
Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: ricky023 on December 04, 2021, 02:58:41 PM Is B-Rob playing today? RTR!
Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: 2Stater on December 04, 2021, 03:04:02 PM Is B-Rob playing today? RTR! They showed him stretching during warmups Preacher. I suspect he'll play. I think Sanders will get a lot of playing time though. Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: Merk on December 04, 2021, 03:06:26 PM Gods afternoon, all and a big ROLL TIDE!
Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: Merk on December 04, 2021, 03:08:52 PM Is B-Rob playing today? RTR! They showed him stretching during warmups Preacher. I suspect he'll play. I think Sanders will get a lot of playing time though. I saw a note a bit ago that said he’s playing. Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: ricky023 on December 04, 2021, 03:14:03 PM Already started with the penalties. RTR!
Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: ricky023 on December 04, 2021, 03:15:53 PM Jordan battle had 7. RTR!
Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: ricky023 on December 04, 2021, 03:25:34 PM They are tackling Will Anderson. RTR!
Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: 2Stater on December 04, 2021, 03:30:53 PM Well, they haven't crushed our soul yet. 8)
Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: Merk on December 04, 2021, 03:32:03 PM Nice job by defense not giving up 6. :popcorn2:
Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: 2Stater on December 04, 2021, 03:47:32 PM Let em drive right down the field. Need to hold them to another FG here.
Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: lstephen on December 04, 2021, 03:52:12 PM We need to answer. Roll Tide!!!
Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: lstephen on December 04, 2021, 03:54:55 PM ROLL TIDE!!!
Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: 2Stater on December 04, 2021, 03:55:18 PM BAM!!! JW speed too much to handle. #+
Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: Merk on December 04, 2021, 03:57:36 PM That was beautiful! #+ #+
Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: ricky023 on December 04, 2021, 04:01:05 PM Was it a TD? RTR!
Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: 2Stater on December 04, 2021, 04:06:58 PM Great play to Brob!
Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: 2Stater on December 04, 2021, 04:08:14 PM BAM!!! Metchie TD!!!
Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: lstephen on December 04, 2021, 04:08:33 PM ROLL TIDE!!!!
Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: 2Stater on December 04, 2021, 04:09:38 PM Wow! Jawja jumps out to a 10-0 lead then we come back with 2 big TDs. WOOOT!!!!
Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: ricky023 on December 04, 2021, 04:15:13 PM Keep me up guys please I got upset and got into the flutters had to take my nitro and cut it off so I am keeping up here. Sorry for the sad story but go Tide! RTR!
Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: lstephen on December 04, 2021, 04:34:06 PM 2:16 to go in the half. 17-17. Take care of yourself, preacher!
Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: 2Stater on December 04, 2021, 04:40:37 PM Oh no!!! Metchie down with either a knee or ankle injury. :wall:
Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: 2Stater on December 04, 2021, 04:43:35 PM TD Young!!! Awesome!!!
Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: lstephen on December 04, 2021, 04:47:17 PM Young RUNS for a TD. 24-17 Bama at the half! ROLL TIDE!!!
Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: 2Stater on December 04, 2021, 04:48:27 PM Looks like Metchie may be ok. Whew!
Bama up 24-17 at the half. We have 365 yds of offense. :o Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: lstephen on December 04, 2021, 04:48:33 PM Metchie was looking "OK" squatting watching Young RUN!!! for a TD!
Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: 2Stater on December 04, 2021, 05:11:58 PM We get the 2nd half kickoff. We need to continue the intensity we had in the 2nd quarter. Stay focused Bama.
Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: 2Stater on December 04, 2021, 05:14:10 PM Metchie out. Crap!!!
Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: ricky023 on December 04, 2021, 05:16:56 PM Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: 2Stater on December 04, 2021, 05:17:19 PM JW is fast as heck. TD Bama!!!!
Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: ricky023 on December 04, 2021, 05:18:51 PM JW is fast as heck. TD Bama!!!! Praise the Lord! :pray: :pray: RTR! Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: lstephen on December 04, 2021, 05:19:35 PM Young to Williams for a 55 yard TD!!! ROLL TIDE!!!
Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: lstephen on December 04, 2021, 05:20:33 PM Apparently knee.
Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: lstephen on December 04, 2021, 05:33:52 PM Hellams with the osky! Bama's ball first and ten! ROLL TIDE!!!
Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: ricky023 on December 04, 2021, 05:35:22 PM How is our defense playing anybody? RTR!
Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: lstephen on December 04, 2021, 05:42:10 PM How is our defense playing anybody? RTR! So far I'd say lights out. Danielson says Golding screwed up with a blitz.It was darn near a sack. The interceptions stopped their drive!Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: lstephen on December 04, 2021, 05:51:05 PM They go for it 4th and 9 from our 20 and it is incomplete. We blitzed. 4th quarter begins our ball at our 20. ROLL TIDE!!!
Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: ricky023 on December 04, 2021, 05:52:21 PM Praise the Lord in the highest. Sounds like if we get one more TD we can seal the deal. RTR!
Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: Merk on December 04, 2021, 05:53:58 PM Huge defensive play there.
Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: ricky023 on December 04, 2021, 05:56:46 PM Huge defensive play there. #+ #+ keep feeding us Merk. RTR! Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: lstephen on December 04, 2021, 05:58:46 PM We punt to their 20.
Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: lstephen on December 04, 2021, 06:02:51 PM Battle with the pick 6! BAMA 38-17!
Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: Merk on December 04, 2021, 06:07:27 PM Honestly, I’m stunned with this score. I know we have a lot of game left but never thought we would’ve up by this.
Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: lstephen on December 04, 2021, 06:11:08 PM Georgia drives the length of the field for a TD.
Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: ricky023 on December 04, 2021, 06:11:43 PM Is GA gonna score. Well answered my question. RTR!
Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: lstephen on December 04, 2021, 06:24:55 PM 7:08 to go preacher. Our ball 1st and 10 at our 15. ROLL TIDE!!!
Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: 2Stater on December 04, 2021, 06:28:36 PM BAM!!!
Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: lstephen on December 04, 2021, 06:28:43 PM BIG FIRST DOWN!
Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: ricky023 on December 04, 2021, 06:31:18 PM Can we drive and eat up time? RTR!
Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: lstephen on December 04, 2021, 06:32:41 PM Another BIG FIRST DOWN!
Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: ricky023 on December 04, 2021, 06:33:13 PM Eli is going crazy with the big run by Trey. RTR!
Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: lstephen on December 04, 2021, 06:34:08 PM Another BIG FIRST DOWN!
Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: lstephen on December 04, 2021, 06:41:33 PM Reichard for a 41 yard field goal. 41-24 BAMA with 1:59 to go. ROLL TIDE!!!
Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: lstephen on December 04, 2021, 06:47:28 PM Tide ROLLS 41-24! ROLL TIDE!!!
Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: ricky023 on December 04, 2021, 06:49:05 PM Lord God Almighty! Thanks you Jesus. RTR!
Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: ricky023 on December 04, 2021, 06:53:57 PM NO question now we will be in the CFP. RTR!
Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: Leewillie on December 04, 2021, 06:57:16 PM Lord God Almighty! Thanks you Jesus. RTR! Preacher, I'm really disappointed in your lack of faith in this Bama team. It is so unlike a Ranger to wimp out in the face of adversity.Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: ricky023 on December 04, 2021, 07:09:52 PM Lord God Almighty! Thanks you Jesus. RTR! Preacher, I'm really disappointed in your lack of faith in this Bama team. It is so unlike a Ranger to wimp out in the face of adversity.LeeWillie just goes to show I played football but I don't know how to coach them. RTR! Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: 2Stater on December 04, 2021, 07:19:27 PM I am so proud of this team. They have fought adversity all year. They have played sporatically, but put it all together tonight. We may not take it all this year, but dayum, they play hard when it counts!
Roll Tide Roll!!! Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: lstephen on December 04, 2021, 07:21:49 PM I am so proud of this team. They have fought adversity all year. They have played sporatically, but put it all together tonight. We may not take it all this year, but dayum, they play hard when it counts! What a GREAT GAME!!!Roll Tide Roll!!! Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: Chechem on December 04, 2021, 07:22:57 PM ROLL TIDE
Those of you who doubted the GOAT: :stop: (https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/12/Bryce-Young-2.jpg?quality=80&strip=all) Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: ricky023 on December 04, 2021, 07:33:31 PM ROLL TIDE Those of you who doubted the GOAT: :stop: (https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/12/Bryce-Young-2.jpg?quality=80&strip=all) :'( :'( I am so sorry. I thought a bad thing that we might lose because of the way we had played but they were saving up all year for this one game. RTR! Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: 2Stater on December 04, 2021, 07:39:49 PM So proud of this very young and talented team. Young probably just sewed up the Heisman.
Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: 2Stater on December 04, 2021, 07:46:49 PM (https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/p526x296/263943063_346236090756953_6537850721875231089_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=xX8iqC8du0AAX_RLB1G&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=fa1c1c7fc68ecd09ab546d1dee5b13b9&oe=61B10394)
Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: ricky023 on December 04, 2021, 07:51:35 PM Our BB team has Gonzaga on the ropes but the REF's are really nailing Bama with Fouls. RTR!
Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: cbbama99 on December 04, 2021, 08:04:06 PM WOO HOO!!! ROLL TIDE ROLL!!! Great game by the boys tonight, and I may try to change little cbbama's name from Joshua to Bryce. Surely there won't be to much difficulty in that at the age of 14. :lol2: :lol2:
Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: 2Stater on December 05, 2021, 05:18:55 AM I just saw on ESPN where it appears that Metchie has a torn ACL. :(
Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: Chechem on December 05, 2021, 06:02:54 AM I just saw on ESPN where it appears that Metchie has a torn ACL. :( :( This is as bad as losing Waddle last year. BUMMER! Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: 2Stater on December 05, 2021, 06:35:38 AM I just saw on ESPN where it appears that Metchie has a torn ACL. :( :( This is as bad as losing Waddle last year. BUMMER! I know. This really sucks. I hope Jacory Brooks is ready to step up. Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: Chechem on December 05, 2021, 06:47:55 AM I just saw on ESPN where it appears that Metchie has a torn ACL. :( :( This is as bad as losing Waddle last year. BUMMER! I know. This really sucks. I hope Jacory Brooks is ready to step up. A couple of weeks working with the starters will help immensely. But it still sucks. Next team we play will double Jameson with their best DB plus a safety. Wish Agiye Hall had panned out better this year. Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: 2Stater on December 05, 2021, 07:50:40 AM I just saw on ESPN where it appears that Metchie has a torn ACL. :( :( This is as bad as losing Waddle last year. BUMMER! I know. This really sucks. I hope Jacory Brooks is ready to step up. A couple of weeks working with the starters will help immensely. But it still sucks. Next team we play will double Jameson with their best DB plus a safety. Wish Agiye Hall had panned out better this year. True, but Brooks is really talented. Hopefully, he can step right up and produce. Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: 2Stater on December 05, 2021, 07:52:48 AM (https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/p526x296/262848579_5055471947850960_6043392652078175652_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=aj53v2fWxNQAX9s-xKJ&_nc_oc=AQnocjhm765PqGkCiCIekrk1YBO-A5OboPWmp2TCtbydPe1wI0uOtYQ09HKqFCBet5hWRkUrb1oT5mZk9xCpB4R8&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=696773470fdaf2078ab70edd7003afc3&oe=61B1BD6E)
Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: Hannibal Lecter, MD on December 05, 2021, 07:58:03 AM Losing Metchie will certainly hurt, but a few of the younger guys have gotten more involved the last few games.
Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: SUPERCOACH on December 05, 2021, 08:26:42 AM (https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/p526x296/262848579_5055471947850960_6043392652078175652_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=aj53v2fWxNQAX9s-xKJ&_nc_oc=AQnocjhm765PqGkCiCIekrk1YBO-A5OboPWmp2TCtbydPe1wI0uOtYQ09HKqFCBet5hWRkUrb1oT5mZk9xCpB4R8&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=696773470fdaf2078ab70edd7003afc3&oe=61B1BD6E) :lol3: :lol3: Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: 2Stater on December 05, 2021, 05:11:23 PM I guess it's official. :(
https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/alabama-wr-john-metchie-suffers-torn-acl-tide-entering-college-football-playoff-without-star-weapon/?fbclid=IwAR36Vo22TZzX5R5ybslVbPAx2ohE1Za19wlZr-7Q5XTLnaxAylskutwgkiY Quote Alabama star wide receiver John Metchie III tore his ACL in Saturday's 41-24 win over Georgia in the SEC Championship Game, Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban confirmed during his Cotton Bowl press conference on Sunday. Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: ricky023 on December 06, 2021, 08:40:37 AM If Brooks, Hall, and those guys step up to 5* playing we will be alright. RTR!
Title: Re: ***OFFICIAL GEORGIA VS ALABAMA IN-GAME THREAD*** Post by: Chechem on December 06, 2021, 08:45:07 AM If Brooks, Hall, and those guys step up to 5* playing we will be alright. RTR! The main issue with Metchie replacements (repaclements) was getting enough practice during the season. Now that we have a couple of weeks, Brooks should be able to work with the 1s and get accustomed to the timing. He's 6'2" and had good hands; maybe not as quick as some, but plenty capable. And hopefully Jojo Earle can fill in also at flanker. Should be fun watching their progress. |