The ‘Wolf’ position for Alabama at linebacker is coming off the leash.
A season-ending injury to Que Robinson allows Kane Wommack and Christian Robinson to unveil the depth Alabama has.
How this Alabama LB is morphing into an alpha leader at the right time
Qua Russaw has gotten a lot of playing time as a redshirt freshman, but Yhonzae Pierre and two true freshmen get a chance Saturday versus Mercer to show the defensive coaching staff their potential. Pierre, a redshirt freshman, is the immediate backup to Russaw at the position.
The 6-foot-3, 239-pounder is ready to step up as a product from Eufaula (Ala.) High School.
Kalen DeBoer said in Wednesday’s SEC Coaches Teleconference that he is ‘extremely excited’ about Pierre.
“He is going to play in a bigger role,” DeBoer said. “He is in a good spot right now.”
Pierre suffered an injury earlier in the season, but now he’s healthy and set to step up. Noah Carter and Jayshawn Ross, both freshmen, are about to be let off the chain. Carter has played in one game this season; however, Ross has yet to see action.
Both were highly touted out of high school. Coach Robinson feels the time its now for both to get their feet wet.
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“I am looking forward to the young guys finding an opportunity in a role,” Robinson said Wednesday.
“Their redshirts are over now. They can contribute. We don’t have to hold those two guys back, and I am looking forward to them striving to go earn those opportunities with their detail and execution.”
We are about to see the pack of wolves come out for the Crimson Tide.
It hurts to lose Que Robinson, but Russaw and Pierre are excited to be a dangerous duo. Carter and Ross will have the training wheels taken off them. This weekend’s contest against the Bears on Saban Field should be a fun one to break down.
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Stephen M. Smith is the senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.
