Twitter: Stephen Jones on Malik Davis Hip Injury "Could be out some time"

[DuncanIso]

https://www.espn.com/college-footba...abanikanda-rushes-320-yards-break-pitt-record

Pittsburgh running back Israel Abanikanda broke Tony Dorsett's single-game school rushing record Saturday, running for 320 yards and six touchdowns in a 45-29 victory over Virginia Tech.

Dorsett set the previous record of 303 yards rushing against Notre Dame in 1975. Abanikanda's six rushing touchdowns also ties an ACC single-game record (set in 1981) and a Pitt single-game record (set in 1910).

 

[gtb1943]

https://www.espn.com/college-footba...abanikanda-rushes-320-yards-break-pitt-record

Pittsburgh running back Israel Abanikanda broke Tony Dorsett's single-game school rushing record Saturday, running for 320 yards and six touchdowns in a 45-29 victory over Virginia Tech.

Dorsett set the previous record of 303 yards rushing against Notre Dame in 1975. Abanikanda's six rushing touchdowns also ties an ACC single-game record (set in 1981) and a Pitt single-game record (set in 1910).

almost certainly will be his career highlight

 

[Corso]

When you are carted anywhere that's generally not a good sign.

I dunno bubba. I remember times being carted somewhere and having some of the best (at least most memorable) times of my life.

 

[CT Dal Fan]

Someone beat me to this in the other Malik Davis thread, but...

How does a RB get an injury this serious on a Friday practice, a day before they get on a plane? Did someone on defense lay a hit on Davis they shouldn't have? I always thought this was the "light" practice day. Could be mistaken.

 

[starfrombirth]

Yeah, feel awful for the kid. I imagine it may be a displaced hip fracture.

Is this the Bo Jackson injury???

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

Is this the Bo Jackson injury???

Who knows, but I can’t imagine what else it could be. You don’t see to many serious hip injuries.

 

[Kwyn]

https://www.espn.com/college-footba...abanikanda-rushes-320-yards-break-pitt-record

Pittsburgh running back Israel Abanikanda broke Tony Dorsett's single-game school rushing record Saturday, running for 320 yards and six touchdowns in a 45-29 victory over Virginia Tech.

Dorsett set the previous record of 303 yards rushing against Notre Dame in 1975. Abanikanda's six rushing touchdowns also ties an ACC single-game record (set in 1981) and a Pitt single-game record (set in 1910).

I remember the Jets were excited about him but he didn’t stick there, or GB or SF, or here, is because he’s a liability in pass protection, much like Blue.

The Cowboys released him the same day as the Chiefs released Demercado and then, the next day, the Cowboys picked up Demercado and put him on he 53 man while Izzy was resigned to the practice squad.

Demercado is an excellent blocker, is sure handed and is reliable. That’s why he’s now RB2 and will be on the gameday active list Sunday

Izzy may be called up as RB3 next week but if they want him for Sunday he has to be moved up by tomorrow afternoon

 

[America's Cowboy]

Stephen, stand up to your head coach and make him understand to bring back Jaydon Blue while you still can.

 

[America's Cowboy]

I remember the Jets were excited about him but he didn’t stick there, or GB or SF, or here, is because he’s a liability in pass protection, much like Blue.

The Cowboys released him the same day as the Chiefs released Demercado and then, the next day, the Cowboys picked up Demercado and put him on he 53 man while Izzy was resigned to the practice squad.

Demercado is an excellent blocker, is sure handed and is reliable. That’s why he’s now RB2 and will be on the gameday active list Sunday

Izzy may be called up as RB3 next week but if they want him for Sunday he has to be moved up by tomorrow afternoon

Yeah, where is the tape of Blue missing his pass protections because I can show you his excellent pass protection blocks.

 

[plymkr]

Bummer. He is one of my pet cats and he keeps getting the worst luck possible. Dude is a survivor, looking forward to seeing him come back. I just hope it’s this season.

 

[JoeKing]

I'm very interested in seeing what Demercado can do.

 

[bigE79]

This friggin sucks, hope he gets better soon.

 

[speedkilz88]

I remember the Jets were excited about him but he didn’t stick there, or GB or SF, or here, is because he’s a liability in pass protection, much like Blue.

The Cowboys released him the same day as the Chiefs released Demercado and then, the next day, the Cowboys picked up Demercado and put him on he 53 man while Izzy was resigned to the practice squad.

Demercado is an excellent blocker, is sure handed and is reliable. That’s why he’s now RB2 and will be on the gameday active list Sunday

Izzy may be called up as RB3 next week but if they want him for Sunday he has to be moved up by tomorrow afternoon

The 411 on Izzy was pass protection issues.

 

[Kwyn]

Yeah, where is the tape of Blue missing his pass protections because I can show you his excellent pass protection blocks.

Even a blind squirrel finds a nut once in a while

You’re wildly biased on this topic, as you well know, but almost every draft profile talked about his ball security and his blocking being serious opportunities.

This is not news and it’s not controversial. It’s just facts.

 

[fivetwos]

I remember the Jets were excited about him but he didn’t stick there, or GB or SF, or here, is because he’s a liability in pass protection, much like Blue.

The Cowboys released him the same day as the Chiefs released Demercado and then, the next day, the Cowboys picked up Demercado and put him on he 53 man while Izzy was resigned to the practice squad.

Demercado is an excellent blocker, is sure handed and is reliable. That’s why he’s now RB2 and will be on the gameday active list Sunday

Izzy may be called up as RB3 next week but if they want him for Sunday he has to be moved up by tomorrow afternoon

Given the OT situation and Smith being out, I’d rather have the more reliable blocker. Not worried about having a more dynamic runner.

 

[AbeBeta]

that's a tough one -- you lose your backup RB -- that is not superhard to replace.

But you also lose his ST play -- that makes it a harder replacement -- you need someone who does both.

Before people start to make suggestions -- you gotta understand that any former #1 who is a bit older is not going to fit that profile. At least for this week, we likely give Williams a heavy load of carries -- Luepke seems the obvious replacement if you are in a passing formation.

Gotta figure out how to use another 2 next week. May not be on the roster.

 

[blueblood70]

Given the OT situation and Smith being out, I’d rather have the more reliable blocker. Not worried about having a more dynamic runner.

Well apparently Emari is a pretty damn good blocker and he has some speed so building her bag I mean I feel bad for Davis but Emari could be a better player and now he's got his opportunity to just Wally Pip Davis..

 

[fivetwos]

Well apparently Emari is a pretty damn good blocker and he has some speed so building her bag I mean I feel bad for Davis but Emari could be a better player and now he's got his opportunity to just Wally Pip Davis..

Yeah I can’t say I know anything about him, but….here we go. It’s fine. I like the team but I don’t want to be pushing the depth. Happens though I suppose.

 

[speedkilz88]

that's a tough one -- you lose your backup RB -- that is not superhard to replace.

But you also lose his ST play -- that makes it a harder replacement -- you need someone who does both.

Before people start to make suggestions -- you gotta understand that any former #1 who is a bit older is not going to fit that profile. At least for this week, we likely give Williams a heavy load of carries -- Luepke seems the obvious replacement if you are in a passing formation.

Gotta figure out how to use another 2 next week. May not be on the roster.

Demarcado plays STs.