From his seat on the Alabama bench, Amari Cooper hardly moved. The Tide offense was driving on the other end of the field, but his head never turned.
Alabama's Heisman candidate's day ended early Saturday afternoon and he wasn't alone. With the Iron Bowl looming seven days later, the Crimson Tide had six starters helped off the field during the 48-14 win over Western Carolina.
Coach Nick Saban said none of the injuries were too serious, but a few could be questionable for practice entering Auburn week.
The offense was hit the hardest. Left tackle Cam Robinson sprained an ankle and didn't return. Jalston Fowler was hurt on the same second-quarter snap, but was back the next series after having his shoulder examined.
Both tight end Brian Vogler, and receiver ArDarius Stewart "stretched knee ligaments," Saban said. Vogler was helped straight to the locker room after the third quarter injury.
"They're probably the guys that are most questionable," Saban said.
Cooper's injury was the first of the long line.
Catching his third pass of the game, the leading receiver streaked to the end zone when cornerback Trey Morgan clipped his left knee. Cooper immediately grabbed his leg and limped to the sideline. After attempting to ride the stationary bike, he was led to the locker room with trainers. He jogged out moments later, but rarely moved from his seat after that.
Saban said it was a bruised knee and Cooper could have gone back to the game if needed. There were a few tense moments in Bryant-Denny Stadium when its star was clutching a knee.
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