Starting quarterback Josh Riddell and backup defensive back Tay Bowser are scheduled to have MRIs at 10 a.m on Sunday.
Riddell said he landed on his left knee funny with 3:33 left in the game and felt it buckle, but that it wasn’t sore. However, he said he is worried. After the game, the knee was tightly wrapped, and he was using crutches to get around.
Had something happened to Wesley Carroll, then Chris Relf would have been next in line at quarterback.
As for Derek Pegues, he’s fine.
Afterwards, everyone felt the block punt was definitely the difference in the game.
“You saw the energy rise on their sidelines,” Sylvester Croom said.
“It changed the momentum,” Anthony Dixon said.
At the same time, Croom said State’s inability to cover receivers in zone coverage, along with poor tackling, also greatly contributed to the setback.
Considering all the upsets on Saturday in the Top 25, particularly the Top 15, you can’t help but feel Mississippi State let one get away at the Cock Cage (again thingreenline, thanks for coming up with that name. It’s a winner).
BTW, the win against Auburn is looking better and better. So much for Gator bait!!
And finally, I’ll be touring a couple of airports and won’t be back until late. But as soon as I hear something on Riddell, I’ll do my best to post the news. That’s where the Blackberry comes in handy.
September 29, 2007 at 4:12 pm
Any word on if Dixon sprained anything trying to mine that booger out on Regional TV? Sorry Gregg, just trying to lighten the mood a little…maybe you’ll get to see that. I’m sure someone will have it on YouTube before the day is done. Tough loss.
September 29, 2007 at 4:28 pm
I heard someone talking about that. Gives new meaning to the term, slobber knocked.
September 29, 2007 at 10:34 pm
If Riddell goes down he can still get a medical redshirt. Under the new rules this year you can play in up to 3 games or up to 30% (what ever is greater) of there schedule. Hope he is ok though because he is our only hope.