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TUSCALOOSA — Alabama football’s film sessions on Missouri seem to have cut Missouri quarterback Brady Cook’s heroic return to defeat Auburn from the tape.
Cook was one of college football’s main headliners for Week 8 after commanding a 21-17 win over Hugh Freeze and company despite a midgame emergency room visit.
During Tuesday’s player availability at Mal Moore Athletic Facility, media got to see an unaware Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jah-Marien Latham react to the situation in real time.
Nov 25, 2023; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jah-Marien Latham (93) pressures Auburn Tigers quarterback Payton Thorne (1) at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Alabama defeated Auburn 27-24. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports
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Reporters gave Latham a run-down of the situation.
“Brady Cook?” he asked, seemingly unaware that Cook would be visiting Tuscaloosa on Saturday.
Media responded in unison:
“Missouri’s quarterback.”
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“Oh, I haven’t too much kept up with that,” Latham said.
Missouri’s returning starter hung around the hospital for a full MRI on the ankle that landed him there, but still managed to get back in time to suit up for two late touchdowns, highlighted by a 95-yard game-winning drive.
When it was reiterated that Cook went to the hospital, Latham stood eyebrows raised, taken aback.
“And he came back?” Latham asked.
“That’s a dog,” he continued. “I like that.”
Defensive back Bray Hubbard was another who said he “hadn’t heard” about Cook’s trip to the hospital. The sophomore took the time to show that he still knows Missouri’s offense before lacing up his shoes to…
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Author : The Tuscaloosa News
Publish date : 2024-10-22 19:31:38
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