[Tuck4Bama]

TUSCALOOSA -- One of the more vulnerable areas of Alabama's football team just got weaker.

Starting nose tackle Brian Motley could be sidelined for an extended period of time after reportedly breaking a bone on the outside of his ankle Tuesday, according to a family member. Motley, a 6-foot-2, 280-pound freshman, was hurt during practice Tuesday afternoon and was carted off the field for X-rays.

His parents traveled from their home in Prattville on Tuesday night to be with their son in Tuscaloosa and relayed news of the injury.

Motley, who was officially named a starter Monday, was recovering from surgery during preseason camp to replace a broken bone in his right hand.
He had only recently returned to full contact work in practice and was expected to play Saturday against Western Carolina with a cast on his forearm.

Sophomore Lorenzo Washington, who is listed behind Motley on the depth chart, is the anticipated replacement at nose tackle.

Starter Motley injures ankle- al.com

[Stoney]

Dang talk about bad luck... you know that stuff comes in threes... two down 1 to go.