Is Smith In or Out Saturday....

[BloodRedHog]

Has anyone heard status?

[idochog]

Its too early to tell.  It will likely be a game-day decision. 

[sivad53]

 you can probably bet on him taking part in this game

[awj81]

heard earlier on the radio he will under go some tests tomorrow,  then a decision will be made by the team trainers if he can go this week against Ole Mrs

[Smithian]

I'll be very, very worried if he is out. Even if we could get 10 touches and some pass protection out of him, big boost. Otherwise, it is time for Curtis and Johnson to go into beast mode.

[want2be]

     If he plays Ol Piss they will be going after his helmet

      Petrino does not need to let Smith get hurt worse

     If there is not another back that can step up, then
     Petrino needs to have a B-plan for his offense.

     

[claycohog]

He has recovered rather rapidly in the last 2 days.  Unless something turns up in tests he should be near a 100% on Saturday night. 

[silvertip]

     If he plays Ol Piss they will be going after his helmet

      Petrino does not need to let Smith get hurt worse

     If there is not another back that can step up, then
     Petrino needs to have a B-plan for his offense.

     

There's a wide range of severity in concussions. I don't think the
clueless need to worry about it. Team doctors will decide.

[jgphillips3]

I heard day to day on the news.  Basically, that usually means he will play unless the danger of a recurence is just too great.

[want2be]

There's a wide range of severity in concussions. I don't think the
clueless need to worry about it. Team doctors will decide.

I realize the team doctors will decide.........I was just
stating that IF he gets to play look for Ol Miss to be
going for the hat

[razorsharptusk]

Just having him in the backfield will force the linebackers to stay home and could help open the passing game up. 

[jst01]

Whether he plays or not, I would bet that his touches and plays will go
down a lot.  We prob wont see him getting the ball 40 times a game(runs+
catches) like the last 2 weeks.  Time for some other guys to get some
bumps & bruises as well. 

[HoopS]

We need him.   But he wouldn't have carried the mail as much against this D anyway.   Unless they change, we'll have a much better shot at moving the ball thru the air against the Rebs. 

[TheGunther]

There's a wide range of severity in concussions. I don't think the
clueless need to worry about it. Team doctors will decide.

+1 I agree.  Concussions are fickle and you can never be too sure when it comes to a head injury.
If he sits this one week he could have healed enough to be fine for the rest of the season.  He could
Also develop Post Concussion Sydrom.  You really just never know. 

I would much rather him sit this week and be good the rest of the season.

[razorsharptusk]

How many of yall believe we will see much more passing this week against Ole Miss?  How many think it is a good idea against this secondary?

[jst01]

How many of yall believe we will see much more passing this week against Ole Miss?  How many think it is a good idea against this secondary?

more passing.  We have to b/c of our RB situation, and I think BP is
probably coming to the conclusion that this year we wont be going
bowling.  I think we have to get the WR's some true experience.  Heck,
the only way they will learn effective routes is to run a lot of them during
games so they can critique them on video later.  I'm hoping to see about
40 passes and about 25 runs. 

Ole Miss's defense is good. I think as good as Kentucky & Auburn.  If the
O-line & CD don't bring their 'A' game, the offense will sputter all night.

[Coach Obvious]

How many of yall believe we will see much more passing this week against Ole Miss?  How many think it is a good idea against this secondary?

Kentucky has a GREAT secondary, and that is why we went to the ground so much, to avoid picks.

But with Ole Miss, we'll do it through the air, and burn them on the run when they are not ready.

[HotlantaHog]

Petrino is ''optimistic'' he will play.

http://www.wholehogsports.com/nwat/70306

[jackflash]

I want to beat OLE MISS bad. But not at the risk of getting Smith hurt. If he not a 100 percent he shouldn't play.

[HognVA]

Even if he feels fine he should not play. the quicker you come back the more susceptible you are to another concussion. I am surprised there are not NCAA rules about this. Even the NFL is getting better about post concussion treatment.

[lookinupthehill]

Ole Miss' secondary is not that good.  The strength of their defense is their front 7.  In fact, they are last in the SEC in pass defense.  If we're going to do this, we need to do it through the air.  I vote we drop London Crawford from our starting receiver corps and burn their DBs with a little Joe Adams show and some help from DJ and Childs.  (maybe a little Crosby Tuck?)

[BayofPigs]

Ole Miss' secondary is not that good.  The strength of their defense is their front 7.  In fact, they are last in the SEC in pass defense.  If we're going to do this, we need to do it through the air.  I vote we drop London Crawford from our starting receiver corps and burn their DBs with a little Joe Adams show and some help from DJ and Childs.  (maybe a little Crosby Tuck?)

and some lucas miller. I'm willing to sacrifice speed for some sure grabs and moving those sticks. This isn't London's best season, but I think he'll step it up his senior season.

[Silver Hog]

hope he buckles up that 2nd chin strap for nutt!

[razorsharptusk]

I say IF BP plays Smith.  He ought to avoid all plays up the middle.  Let him roll to the outside in a sweep and leave him the option of getting out of bounds vs taking a hit.  I know it's risky, but if he is going to play regardless, give him some options.  Just the fact of him being in the backfield will make the defense have to cover.

[razorsharptusk]

We also havn't seen much from Wright.  I'm still hearing this guys has some great speed once he gets the ball.

[SemperHawg]

We also havn't seen much from Wright.  I'm still hearing this guys has some great speed once he gets the ball.

I noticed he got some good seperation from the D a couple of times when I was at the Florida game.  Do we have a QB with the arm, and throwing ability to utilize that seperation properly? Probably Not!

[OnYourToes]

If he is good to go then I say we use him as a decoy, something Nutters never did with DMAC or FJ.  Start out with a few runs by Smith, off tackle and try to aviod up the middle, then play action all night long. 

Fake dive left, boot right, CD will have DJ in the flat or JA in the middle on a deep cross.

Lather - rinse - repeat.

[LRCentralTiger]

Is anybody aware of the test they give for a person who has a concussion?  I ask because I knew a female soccer player who hit her head auto accident receiving a concussion and she had to take several test and had to pass them before she would be released to play. 

Any medical folks on the site?  What are these test called?

[cbjagman]

While I do hope that MS plays, and plays well, Saturday I would still prefer that BP
keep the status to himself. Should keep ole Nuttbag guessing up until game time. Also
ought to make Dale even goofer than he always is on the sidelines!

[hognc2010]

there was a story on Sunday night about second impact syndrome and I
hope everyone takes a moment to google and read  these articles
because for me no game is worth it if he isn't ready to play
http://www.momsteam.com/alpha/features/health_safety/second_impact_syndrome.shtml

[Hogbody]

there was a story on Sunday night about second impact syndrome and I
hope everyone takes a moment to google and read  these articles
because for me no game is worth it if he isn't ready to play
http://www.momsteam.com/alpha/features/health_safety/second_impact_syndrome.shtml

It all depends on how bad the concussion was and how he develops.

The coaches likely won't know themselves for the next couple days, but he certainly shouldnt play if he is not 100%  The brain is one thing you don't mess with.

[jamie72921]

The brain is a terrible thing...........

[newera]

     If he plays Ol Piss they will be going after his helmet

      Petrino does not need to let Smith get hurt worse

     If there is not another back that can step up, then
     Petrino needs to have a B-plan for his offense.

     

Remember the offense we have is the b plan, because there was never an A plan.

[Hogbody]

Remember the offense we have is the b plan, because there was never an A plan.

Plan B is expensive, like 60 dollars a pack

[imhogwild2]

Michael Smith will play saturday

[bobthebuilder4600]

imhogwild2 source??? haha jk bro

[want2be]

          OK....it is Wednesday and still no news ?

          I thought we would get word after Mike's
          tests yesertday ?