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Josh Ford Returns After Broken Arm
Alabama's Josh Ford aims to play Georgia despite broken arm surgery as hurricane threatens game.
In brief
Alabama's Josh Ford aims to play Georgia despite broken arm surgery as hurricane threatens game. Alabama's Josh Ford plans to play Georgia after broken arm surgery, while officials prepare for Hurricane Isaias impacting the SEC game. Originally reported by OutKick.
Josh Ford's injury
Oklahoma State transfer Josh Ford broke his arm during a game against Mississippi State.
“He actually broke his arm in the game on Saturday, had surgery on Sunday.”
DeBoer's optimism
Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer says Ford is determined to return to play Georgia in six days.
“He's determined to get on the football field.”
Hurricane Isaias threat
Hurricane Isaias threatens to make landfall along the Gulf Coast Friday evening into Saturday morning.
“The threat of Hurricane Isaias is not going away.”
Game contingency plans
Officials plan to play the Georgia game in Tuscaloosa on Saturday despite hurricane risks.
“As of Wednesday afternoon, the current plan for both schools is to play on Saturday in Tuscaloosa as scheduled.”
Trump's comments
President Trump says he will let the hurricane determine the game schedule but wants people safe.
“Hurricane and football. I love Alabama, I gotta go to a game.”
Game day decisions
Officials may move the game or change kickoff time if Hurricane Isaias affects field conditions.
“Would officials move the game out of Tuscaloosa? That's the last resort.”
Next steps
Officials will monitor Hurricane Isaias as it approaches landfall to decide game schedule.
“After both the SEC and Alabama released statements on Tuesday, we will see where both stand over the next 24 hours.”
At a glance
Alabama's Josh Ford plans to play Georgia after broken arm surgery, while officials prepare for Hurricane Isaias impacting the SEC game.
