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PRACTICE REPORT: A Day countdown has begun

PRACTICE REPORT: A Day countdown has begun

James Ogletree April 11, 2018

Alabama football players were greeted by a pleasantly warm afternoon as they took the practice fields on Wednesday afternoon. The official countdown to A-Day has begun, with only 10 days remaining until...

Alabama linebacker admits it's hard not to hit quarterbacks during scrimmages

Alabama linebacker admits it’s hard not to hit quarterbacks during scrimmages

Matthew Speakman April 10, 2018

They wear a black jersey for a reason. Alabama aims to keep its quarterbacks safe during the spring season. The players wear the black jersey to keep them from taking hits and suffering injuries.  Still,...

Alabama football players view White House visit as 'a great honor'

Alabama football players view White House visit as ‘a great honor’

Matthew Speakman April 10, 2018

There wasn't much discussion about whether or not Alabama football would visit the White House after winning its 17th national championship. It's a tradition that comes with winning a championship in any...

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama practices before White House visit

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama practices before White House visit

James Ogletree April 9, 2018

With Alabama football traveling to the White House on Tuesday, the team kicked off this week’s abnormal practice schedule on Monday. The team’s remaining practices will be Wednesday and Friday, and...

Alabama searching for 'alpha dogs' on defensive line

Alabama searching for ‘alpha dogs’ on defensive line

James Ogletree April 9, 2018

Over the last two springs, Alabama's calling card, its defensive line, has lost a considerable amount of talent to the NFL draft. Four D-linemen have been selected in the first or second round of the draft...

Josh Casher overcomes size to get shot on offensive line

Josh Casher overcomes size to get shot on offensive line

Matthew Speakman April 9, 2018

Redshirt senior Josh Casher picks up his playbook and opens it to a page.  Every day, he writes the same thing on the page.  “Every day matters,” he scribbles. For a fifth-year player fighting for...

Alabama focuses on getting young players experience in first scrimmage

Alabama focuses on getting young players experience in first scrimmage

James Ogletree April 7, 2018

Alabama football’s first of three spring scrimmages offered every player, regardless of age or experience, the chance to identify areas in which they can improve, said coach Nick Saban. “The ultimate...

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama prepares for first scrimmage of spring

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama prepares for first scrimmage of spring

James Ogletree April 7, 2018

Alabama football prepared for its first scrimmage of the spring on Saturday inside Bryant-Denny Stadium. The players weren’t bothered by the unseasonably chilly weather. Here are our observations from...

Nick Saban, LeBron James battle over 'Shop Talk' series

Nick Saban, LeBron James battle over ‘Shop Talk’ series

Matthew Speakman April 5, 2018

Alabama started a web series entitled "Shop Talk" last week.  It featured former players Julio Jones, Ryan Anderson and Eddie Jackson, who all play in the NFL now. The three reflected on their time at...

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama focuses on goal-line situations

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama focuses on goal-line situations

James Ogletree April 3, 2018

After a weekend off from practice due to Easter, Alabama football players were greeted by one of the hottest days of the year when they returned to practice on Tuesday. Here are our observations from the...

Alabama continues to shuffle its offensive line

James Ogletree April 2, 2018

Alex Leatherwood, the then-freshman left tackle for the Alabama Crimson Tide, crouched down into his stance, lined up opposite Georgia linebacker Davin Bellamy, who had just beaten him for a 16-yard sack...

Lack of experience in secondary forces Dionte Thompson into leadership role

Matthew Speakman April 2, 2018

Safety Deionte Thompson waited the entire 2017 season to get his chance. The former four-star recruit sat in a reserve role before senior Hootie Jones went down with a season-ending injury right before...