The House of Blue

While we're waiting: Avery Williamson's 64 total tackles leads the SEC by 10. His 10.7 tackles per game, second to Auburn's Darren Bates' leading average of 10.8/game

Towles has a high ankle sprain that does not require surgery

Joker talking about some of the youngsters coming up, especially the two Blaylocks. Said Zack Blaylock played 23 snaps on Saturday and had four tackles. They are also very excited about the 3 true freshmen CBs

Phillips says Patrick Towles could get this season back with medical hardship if he's unable to return in 2012

Phillips says it's difficult to gauge how long Towles might be out because every kid heals differently. Sprains much more difficult to diagnose.

Phillips says Morgan Newton's shoulder is as good as it will be at this point. Could be major issue if Whitlow suffers injury. Also, they'll take true freshman Jeff Witthun on road this week too.

Doesn't look like Glenn Faulkner is going to be back. Joker reveals he also had surgery and tried to run last week but wasn't close to ready.

Phillips says the reasons some guys (Sweat, Boyd, Collins, etc.) haven't been as involved or effective since early in season is almost completely due to the fact that without Maxwell Smith they simply aren't throwing the ball near as well. As I noted on Saturday, the Cats were averaging 322 passing yards per game with Smith at the helm, 109 without.

That will wrap things up