Postgame injury updates on CJ Dippre, Trezmen Marshall, Malachi Moore
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama head coach Nick Saban provided updates on a pair of injured players, CJ Dippre and Trezmen Marshall, after the Crimson Tide’s 24-21 win over Arkansas.
“I don’t think they’re bad hurt,” Saban said. “One guy’s got a pulled muscle. The other guy’s got bruised ribs. I can’t tell you the extent of the injuries. I don’t even think we know that yet.”
In the third quarter, Dippre needed help off the field after a third-down pass from Jalen Milroe to Ja’Corey Brooks fell incomplete before a field goal try. The tight end visited the sideline medical tent and did not return to the field. While he didn’t go to the locker room, Dippre was on the UA sideline with his right thigh wrapped and moved around while using a crutch.
Marshall was slow to get up a couple of times in Saturday’s game but left the field after making a second-down tackle in the fourth quarter. Marshall registered four sacks and one sack.
Also leaving Saturday’s SEC West battle with an injury was defensive lineman Tim Smith, who briefly visited the medical tent before riding a stationary bike on the sideline. He was able to return to the field, however, and finished the win over the Razorbacks with two tackles.
Alabama entered the Week 7 matchup with two players considered game-time decisions. Punter James Burnip was able to give it a go, punting seven times and averaging 49.9 yards per kick. Defensive back Malachi Moore (ankle) went through warmups but ultimately watched from the sideline while Terrion Arnold started at Star and Trey Amos played cornerback.
After the game, Saban assessed the secondary and provided a promising update on Moore.
“I thought both guys did a pretty good job today,” Saban said. “We actually played Caleb (Downs) when they were in, what we call, silver people, which is 12 personnel – two tights and two wides. We played Caleb at Star, a little bigger guy, a little more physical against the runs. And when we played against three wideouts or more, we played nickel where Terrion was the Star.
“I think Kristian Story stepped up and did a pretty good job out there. Trey did a pretty good job for us. Those guys were able to take advantage of their opportunities. We’re hopeful – Malachi actually even went out and warmed up today. We weren’t going to play him in the game, but he’s getting close. So hopefully, he’ll continue to make progress.”
Alabama will next play host to Tennessee on Saturday, Oct. 21, for a 2:30 p.m. CT kickoff.
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