What’s injury status for Pitt, any starters out

[Imallvol]

Heard something about right tackle and maybe RB out.

 

[UPitt 89]

Heard something about right tackle and maybe RB out.

The 2nd-team RB .... Rodney Hammond ... is reportedly out 3-6 weeks with a high ankle sprain. He was the leading rusher in the WVU game - but he isn't technically the starter. But this is a significant loss, because Hammond is a dynamic back who can move the pile.

Deslin Alexandre ... the starting right DE ... is questionable, but the rumor is that he is going to play. This isn't as big of a blow, because his backup ... John Morgan III .... was the defensive player of the game for Pitt last Thursday, and DLine is the area where Pitt has the most depth.

 

[PEPPERJAX]

The 2nd-team RB .... Rodney Hammond ... is reportedly out 3-6 weeks with a high ankle sprain. He was the leading rusher in the WVU game - but he isn't technically the starter. But this is a significant loss, because Hammond is a dynamic back who can move the pile.

Deslin Alexandre ... the started right DE ... is questionable, but the rumor is that he is going to play. This isn't as big of a blow, because his backup ... John Morgan III .... was the defensive player of the game for Pitt last Thursday, and DLine is the area where Pitt has the most depth.

Thanks for the info.

 

[BallerVolFan]

Heard something about right tackle and maybe RB out.

You can go look at Pitt's football forum "Panther Lair". There are 4-5 guys they are talking about that are questionable to play. Forgot all the names but Hammond, Deslin Alexandre, George, and a few others were mentioned.

 

[UPitt 89]

You can go look at Pitt's football forum "Panther Lair". There are 4-5 guys they are talking about that are questionable to play. Forgot all the names but Hammond, Deslin Alexandre, George, and a few others were mentioned.

The only two that matter are Hammond and Alexandre. The others aren't even the best at their position, and their loss only means a loss in some depth.

 

[Imallvol]

Thanks

 

[PittBoss]

The only two that matter are Hammond and Alexandre. The others aren't even the best at their position, and their loss only means a loss in some depth.

fake news! LB Brandon George, who missed the WVU game, is a difference maker. Especially given that some of WVU's huge runs were due to LBs being out position and taking poor angles. George is a veteran who knows his assignments and is a strong tackler.

 

[UPitt 89]

fake news! LB Brandon George, who missed the WVU game, is a difference maker. Especially given that some of WVU's huge runs were due to LBs being out position and taking poor angles. George is a veteran who knows his assignments and is a strong tackler.

We agree to disagree. I think George is a liability. Especially in pass coverage.

 

[Volunteer08]

Worth noting that Hammond carried the ball 16 times for 74 of Pitt's 78 rushing yards. He accounted for almost half of the Panthers 38 rushing attempts (including Slovis' 7 sacks/attempts).

Also worth noting Hammond accounted for 55 receiving yards on 2 receptions of the Pitt 308 total.

That's a big blow if the young man is out.

 

[UPitt 89]

Worth noting that Hammond carried the ball 16 times for 74 of Pitt's 78 rushing yards. He accounted for almost half of the Panthers 38 rushing attempts (including Slovis' 7 sacks/attempts).

Also worth noting Hammond accounted for 55 receiving yards on 2 receptions of the Pitt 308 total.

That's a big blow if the young man is out.

He's definitely out. Probably for a month.

The starter... Abanikanda ... needs to play up to his capabilities and will get a bigger work load now.

 

[sjt18]

He's definitely out. Probably for a month.

The starter... Abanikanda ... needs to play up to his capabilities and will get a bigger work load now.

I actually like Abanikanda. Wish he had been in the portal since UT is in need of another RB.

 

[BlinghamptonVol]

Worth noting that Hammond carried the ball 16 times for 74 of Pitt's 78 rushing yards. He accounted for almost half of the Panthers 38 rushing attempts (including Slovis' 7 sacks/attempts).

Also worth noting Hammond accounted for 55 receiving yards on 2 receptions of the Pitt 308 total.

That's a big blow if the young man is out.

Hope he gets better and has a good season, but glad he’s out vs us. They’ll be more one dimensional and it’ll make it easier on our D.