The key word in that headline, though, is “may,” especially as it pertains to the latter.
With their SEC opener against looming five days down the road, Nick Saban used part of his allotted time during the SEC coaches teleconference to address the status of a pair of injured starters, wide receiver DeAndrew White and cornerback Jarrick Williams. Of the two, it appears White is the one closer to a return.
In Alabama’s season-opening win over West Virginia, White suffered what Saban described as a “little separated shoulder.” The receiver has missed the past two games, but Saban sounded more optimistic than pessimistic that he’ll be available for the Florida game Saturday.
“We’ll see how it goes with him and make a decision later in the week and see if we think he’s able to play,” the coach said.
While Williams will return to practice this week, al.com wrote that Saban “called him a long shot to play against Florida.” Williams played on a broken foot in the opener and, like White, has missed the past two games.