I laid out pretty much what I had to say in a Facebook status last night, and I’m still behind it:
Tua was in the game because he was performing at an extremely high level, and it was only the second quarter. If you’ve paid any attention at all, you know that this is entirely consistent with the way Coach Saban has played starters the entire time he’s been at Alabama. There was no error committed here. It was bad luck that could have happened on the first play of the game. So stop the tongue-clucking. You know what they say about hindsight.
I have been so looking forward to having Tua in the NFL, not only because he’s our best chance since Stabler to have an Alabama quarterback star as a long-term starter, but because we need what he has to offer. He is positive. He leads with a smile. He is a powerful witness for Christ. There is no more obvious hero for young people–indeed, for any of us.
I’m so sad that this future is in such jeopardy for him now. I deeply hope he can recover and fulfill it.
God be with you, bright light. #PrayersforTua
Today we’ve learned that his hip joint was reset at the stadium (very good news) and that after extensive consultation, he’s having surgery in the morning that should put him on the road to a full recovery.
Whether that means he declares for the 2020 NFL draft or comes back to Alabama for his senior year, no one knows. But it doesn’t really matter to me. I’m just so delighted to hear that “full recovery” is the reasonable expectation. He is such a special young man, and I hope we all can enjoy and benefit from him being in the spotlight for several years (such as an NFL career would afford him).
Very disappointed in everyone who led with chatter about Nick Saban, the Auburn game, playoffs, or other extraneous nonsense when discussing Tua’s injury. Elevate yourselves.
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