Tua Tagovailoa confirms he’s not 100 percent heading into Orange Bowl showdown against Oklahoma
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Despite what Nick Saban may tell you, his starting quarterback won’t be 100 percent for the Orange Bowl showdown against Oklahoma.
Tua Tagovailoa himself confirmed that on Wednesday during Alabama’s most recent media availability. Alabama’s starting QB was asked to grade his recovery from ankle surgery and he was quite honest regarding his recovery.
“It’s been a lot better,” Tagovailoa said. “To grade it on a scale of zero to 100. I’d probably say it’s at 80-85 percent today.”
If you missed it over the holiday break, ESPN released a video detailing Tua’s exact injury, his surgery and the incredible rehab efforts he’s put in to be able to return to the field in time for the Orange Bowl.
Alabama and Oklahoma are set to meet in Miami on Saturday, Dec. 29 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN.
You can view a video of Tagovailoa discussing his rehab from injury below:
Tua Tagovailoa with a personal injury update: pic.twitter.com/s0hmbPxq7r
— Terrin Waack (@TerrinWaack) December 26, 2018
A graduate of the University of Tennessee, Michael Wayne Bratton oversees the news coverage for Saturday Down South. Michael previously worked for FOX Sports and NFL.com
