I don't understand why people are getting upset about this. If you asked everyone on the team, they would more than likely say teh same thing (if they were honest). JS is a vital cog in our offense, and when he isn't in the lineup it is very noticeable. To say we would be "OK" w/o him is laughable. He will continue to play hard, but evaluate his options at year's end, like they ALL should do (who here wouldn't do the same?).
Lee -----Original Message----- From: Pat Smoot [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2003 12:59 PM To: RollTideFan-The University of Alabama Athletics Discussion List Subject: Re: [RollTideFan] After Britt injury, Smiley eyes NFL I have already said a couple of weeks ago that I did not like his mouthy ass attitude. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joel Perry" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'RollTideFan-The University of Alabama Athletics Discussion List'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2003 10:12 AM Subject: RE: [RollTideFan] After Britt injury, Smiley eyes NFL > Fine. Put his arse on the bench for the rest of the > season.)(&#%$)@*#^%(*#$^_)(&!%#_)[EMAIL PROTECTED]&^!!!!! > > He definitely does not need to play another down with that attitude. From > now on, he'll play to not get hurt and hold back his pursuit. And that will > effect the entire team as they see him lay down and cover his head. > > GET HIM OFF THE FIELD AND LET SOMEONE WHO WANTS TO PLAY TAKE HIS PLACE. > > Make an example out of him and tell the rest of the team that if there is a > hint of not giving it your all every play, there's plenty of room on the > bench. If they don't like the bench.....there's the dayum door!!!!!!! > > Now is the time for Shula to step up and roll some heads!!!!!! > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On > Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2003 9:55 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [RollTideFan] After Britt injury, Smiley eyes NFL > > http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/huntsvilletimes/index.ssf?/base/sports/106 > 7453267206141.xml > > Alabama notebook > > 10/29/03 > > Huntsville Times > > After Britt injury, Smiley eyes NFL > > TUSCALOOSA - The prospect of heading to the NFL after this season is growing > stronger to junior guard Justin Smiley. > > A preseason All-American who figures to have a future in the NFL, Smiley > said that the broken leg sustained last Saturday by close friend and fellow > NFL prospect Wesley Britt has affected Smiley's thinking about turning pro. > > Smiley pointed to the fact that a serious injury such as Britt's could > jeopardize his chances in the NFL before he draws his first paycheck. > > "I can't say that hasn't crossed my mind," Smiley said Tuesday. "That's > definitely been something to think about. This season hasn't gone the way I > would like it to go, team-wise. You don't want to leave on a note like that. > But when you see one of your friends get hurt, that could definitely hurt > your stock (in the NFL draft). > > "It did cross my mind. Why don't I get paid and have a chance of making some > money and have this happen to me (rather) than to stay here and get hurt and > not make any? But that's one of the things we'll have to approach at the end > of the season." > > The injury to Britt was particularly difficult for Smiley. The two have > lined up side-by-side on the offensive line since they were freshmen. > > "For the next few snaps after Wes got hurt until something that took my > thought off that, you play not to get hurt," Smiley said. "You see something > like that and it's rough. > > "He breaks both bones in his (lower) leg and the bone is almost sticking out > of the skin and you see your friend laying there . . . I'm only a foot away > from him. It could have been me." [...] > > kurt > > > ______________________________________________________ > RollTideFan - The University of Alabama Athletics Discussion List > > "Welcome to RollTideFan! Wear a cup!" > > To join or leave the list or to make changes to your subscription visit > http://listinfo.rolltidefan.net > > > > ______________________________________________________ > RollTideFan - The University of Alabama Athletics Discussion List > > "Welcome to RollTideFan! Wear a cup!" > > To join or leave the list or to make changes to your subscription visit http://listinfo.rolltidefan.net > ______________________________________________________ RollTideFan - The University of Alabama Athletics Discussion List "Welcome to RollTideFan! Wear a cup!" To join or leave the list or to make changes to your subscription visit http://listinfo.rolltidefan.net ______________________________________________________ RollTideFan - The University of Alabama Athletics Discussion List "Welcome to RollTideFan! Wear a cup!" To join or leave the list or to make changes to your subscription visit http://listinfo.rolltidefan.net