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Title: *** Spring practice thread ***
Post by: WALL-E on March 19, 2014, 04:52:02 PM
Alabama spring practice report: Tide dons full pads as an experiment appears to end
(http://media.al.com/alphotos/photo/2014/03/14522386-large.jpg)The latest on ArDarius Stewart, Alabama's secondary and more.

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Title: Re: "Alabama spring practice report: Tide dons full pads as an experiment appears to end"
Post by: Chechem on March 20, 2014, 05:59:23 AM
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1. The "experiment" involving ArDarius Stewart at safety appears to have ended. Stewart, after two practices with the defense, was back with the wide receivers.

2. There was no sign of DeAndrew White. He's recovering from some kind of surgery and has yet to practice. Safe to say at this point that his status for A-Day is in question.

3. Saw Dillon Lee leading the outside linebackers through drills in one period and working with the inside linebackers in another. He's been groomed for versatility over the past couple of years.

4. Watched Alabama go through its nickel defense for a little bit. Landon Collins and Nick Perry were working as the safeties, Jarrick Williams was at Star and a mix of Bradley Sylve, Cyrus Jones, Eddie Jackson and Tony Brown at the cornerback spots...

Good summary of players and practice setup.   :unsure:


Title: "Newcomers making early impact in first week of spring practice (Alabama Podcast)"
Post by: WALL-E on March 20, 2014, 10:05:03 AM
Newcomers making early impact in first week of spring practice (Alabama Podcast)
(http://media.al.com/alphotos/photo/2014/03/-88d0b96e8dc9c4a3.JPG)This week on the Alabama Football Podcast, AL.com Alabama beat writer Andrew Gribble joins me to break down the first week of spring practice in Tuscaloosa, including his thoughts on how the depth chart is shaping up at several key positions.

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Title: "Nick Saban likes what he's seeing from Alabama linebacker Dillon Lee"
Post by: WALL-E on March 20, 2014, 02:29:04 PM
Nick Saban likes what he's seeing from Alabama linebacker Dillon Lee
(http://media.al.com/alabamafootball_impact/photo/14522389-standardjpg-139057963fd58c2b.jpg)He had 16 tackles and a touchdown during his sophomore year.

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Title: "A look at Alabama WRs Robert Foster, Cam Sims practicing with a Nick Saban bonus"
Post by: WALL-E on March 20, 2014, 03:13:05 PM
A look at Alabama WRs Robert Foster, Cam Sims practicing with a Nick Saban bonus
(http://brightcove01.brightcove.com/23/260701696001/201403/1199/260701696001_3367892160001_vs-532b421ae4b0dfd7464fef9b-672293877001.jpg?pubId=260701696001)A peek inside Alabama's spring practice from Wednesday.

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Title: Re: "Newcomers making early impact in first week of spring practice (Alabama Podcast)"
Post by: Catch Prothro on March 21, 2014, 07:22:23 AM
Newcomers making early impact in first week of spring practice (Alabama Podcast)
(http://media.al.com/alphotos/photo/2014/03/-88d0b96e8dc9c4a3.JPG)This week on the Alabama Football Podcast, AL.com Alabama beat writer Andrew Gribble joins me to break down the first week of spring practice in Tuscaloosa, including his thoughts on how the depth chart is shaping up at several key positions.

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AL.com Alabama beat writer Andrew Gribble joins me to break down the first week of spring practice in Tuscaloosa, including his thoughts on how the depth chart is shaping up at several key positions 
There is no depth chart.   :lol2:


Title: "Safety Collins key to Alabama secondary"
Post by: WALL-E on March 21, 2014, 12:05:02 PM
Safety Collins key to Alabama secondary
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- “It’s not like we don’t have anybody at the position,” Alabama coach Nick Saban told a group of reporters prior to the start of spring practice earlier this month, running down the list of questions he had for his team before arriving at the safety position.

Ha Ha Clinton-Dix is gone at free safety. Vinnie Sunseri is gone at strong safety. Mark Barron has been around the practice facility training lately, but his eligibility ran out long ago, not to mention the pay is decent in the NFL.

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Title: Re: *** Spring practice thread ***
Post by: ricky023 on March 21, 2014, 01:35:56 PM
Good info provided but I wonder how CNS would speak of this invisible depth chart? rofl, RTR!


Title: Re: *** Spring practice thread ***
Post by: cbbama99 on March 21, 2014, 03:52:42 PM
There is no OFFICIAL depth chart. CNS has a "double secret" depth chart locked in a safe, 1,000 feet below his office, in a pit with venomous snakes. Or it could be at home with Mrs. Terry. I am not sure which would be scarier to try to confront.


Title: "Alabama spring practice report: An absent player, full pads and more as Tide heads into break"
Post by: WALL-E on March 21, 2014, 04:53:02 PM
Alabama spring practice report: An absent player, full pads and more as Tide heads into break
(http://media.al.com/alphotos/photo/2014/03/14539594-large.jpg)The latest news and notes from Alabama's fourth spring practice.

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Title: "Watch 'phenomenal' Amari Cooper, Christion Jones, Chris Black and Alabama WRs practice"
Post by: WALL-E on March 21, 2014, 05:04:03 PM
Watch 'phenomenal' Amari Cooper, Christion Jones, Chris Black and Alabama WRs practice
(http://brightcove01.brightcove.com/23/260701696001/201403/24/260701696001_3373983901001_vs-532cb5fee4b0af97cbf4446b-672293882001.jpg?pubId=260701696001)Nick Saban had high praise for Amari Cooper so far this spring. Take a look at what he's doing in practice.

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Title: Re: *** Spring practice thread ***
Post by: Chechem on March 21, 2014, 05:27:04 PM
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"So far this spring, he's been phenomenal in the offseason program as well as in the first three practices that we've had," Saban said Wednesday. "Obviously he's a guy that we want to get the ball to as many times as we can. Lane will do a really good job of getting the ball in the playmakers' hands. ...

Hopefully we'll see Amari at his full potential this year.
 :popcorn2: :popcorn2: :popcorn2:


Title: Re: *** Spring practice thread ***
Post by: SUPERCOACH on March 22, 2014, 04:33:46 AM
Did I mention that I timed him at 4.31 in the 40?

 :o :o :o :o


Title: Re: *** Spring practice thread ***
Post by: SUPERCOACH on March 22, 2014, 04:44:51 AM
Did I mention that I timed him at 4.31 in the 40?

 :o :o :o :o

For context, this would have been the second fastest time at this year's NFL Combine.  According to Wikipedia, only 17 people have run 4.30 or better at the combine since they began using electronic timing equipment.


Title: Re: *** Spring practice thread ***
Post by: Chechem on March 22, 2014, 05:51:57 AM
Did I mention that I timed him at 4.31 in the 40?

 :o :o :o :o

For context, this would have been the second fastest time at this year's NFL Combine.  According to Wikipedia, only 17 people have run 4.30 or better at the combine since they began using electronic timing equipment.

Hopefully you will time him at 4.31 again this season.  :unsure:


Title: Re: "Alabama spring practice report: An absent player, full pads and more as Tide heads into break"
Post by: Chechem on March 22, 2014, 06:04:33 AM
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For the second consecutive practice, junior nose guard Darren Lake was not around for the viewing period. We won't get an update on his status until March 31, when Nick Saban is next scheduled to meet with reporters.

WR DeAndrew White wore a black, non-contact jersey and pedaled on a stationary bike. This has been a constant since spring practice began.

An interesting sighting: Wilson Love, who left the team in January, was working as a coach with the defensive line.

Saban hinted that Tony Brown would be missing some practices in the future, but today wasn't one of them. Even with the Alabama Relays going on next door, Brown was practicing....

 :popcorn2:


Title: Re: "Alabama spring practice report: An absent player, full pads and more as Tide heads into break"
Post by: 2Stater on March 22, 2014, 06:19:01 AM
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For the second consecutive practice, junior nose guard Darren Lake was not around for the viewing period. We won't get an update on his status until March 31, when Nick Saban is next scheduled to meet with reporters.

WR DeAndrew White wore a black, non-contact jersey and pedaled on a stationary bike. This has been a constant since spring practice began.

An interesting sighting: Wilson Love, who left the team in January, was working as a coach with the defensive line.

Saban hinted that Tony Brown would be missing some practices in the future, but today wasn't one of them. Even with the Alabama Relays going on next door, Brown was practicing....

 :popcorn2:

 :o


Title: "Focusing on the 5-stars: Look back video of Alabama freshmen, young stars at spring practice"
Post by: WALL-E on March 22, 2014, 12:05:04 PM
Focusing on the 5-stars: Look back video of Alabama freshmen, young stars at spring practice
(http://media.al.com/alphotos/photo/2014/03/14539594-large.jpg)Take a look at the future of Alabama football in 2014 spring practice footage.

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Title: "'This is a big spring': Alabama's offensive line once again needs new faces to fill multiple spots"
Post by: WALL-E on March 22, 2014, 10:21:02 PM
'This is a big spring': Alabama's offensive line once again needs new faces to fill multiple spots
(http://media.al.com/alphotos/photo/2014/03/14523042-large.jpg)The Crimson Tide is looking for new blood to fill the spots vacated by Cyrus Kouandjio and Anthony Steen.

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Title: "Alabama LB Denzel Devall likes Tide's 'new identity, new everything' attitude"
Post by: WALL-E on March 26, 2014, 04:30:04 PM
Alabama LB Denzel Devall likes Tide's 'new identity, new everything' attitude
(http://brightcove01.brightcove.com/23/260701696001/201403/3073/260701696001_3377476946001_vs-532dc189e4b0d68c4b7e59a3-782203298001.jpg?pubId=260701696001)Alabama moved on from the end of the 2013 season, Devall says.

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Title: "Focus on Alabama QBs: Watch Alec Morris throw a variety of passes in spring practice"
Post by: WALL-E on March 27, 2014, 11:45:04 AM
Focus on Alabama QBs: Watch Alec Morris throw a variety of passes in spring practice
(http://brightcove01.brightcove.com/23/260701696001/201403/190/260701696001_3399314663001_vs-5334410ee4b0acc2229d6da0-782203298001.jpg?pubId=260701696001)Day 4 in the five-part Alabama quarterback video series.

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Title: Re: *** Spring practice thread ***
Post by: 2Stater on March 28, 2014, 05:53:43 AM
Sure that wasn't AJ v2.0? Some of the early throws looked like they were off his back foot.  ???


Title: Re: *** Spring practice thread ***
Post by: Chechem on March 28, 2014, 06:03:47 AM
Sure that wasn't AJ v2.0? Some of the early throws looked like they were off his back foot.  ???

Maybe we're teaching that back-foot throw now.   :lol2:
Hard to argue with AJ's success!


Title: Re: *** Spring practice thread ***
Post by: 2Stater on March 28, 2014, 06:05:35 AM
Sure that wasn't AJ v2.0? Some of the early throws looked like they were off his back foot.  ???

Maybe we're teaching that back-foot throw now.   :lol2:
Hard to argue with AJ's success!

Point taken.  :worship:


Title: "See Nick Saban talk spring break, scrimmage, after fifth spring practice"
Post by: WALL-E on March 31, 2014, 07:06:05 PM
See Nick Saban talk spring break, scrimmage, after fifth spring practice
(http://media.al.com/alphotos/photo/2014/03/14605556-large.jpg)TUSCALOOSA, Alabama -- Alabama coach Nick Saban talked about the return to spring practice with the long stretch of days off from spring break, talked heatedly about defensive line perceptions of depth, and discussed preparations for the Saturday scrimmage. Check...

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Title: "Alabama's a one-man show at punter and kicker this spring, but a QB is helping provide some depth"
Post by: WALL-E on March 31, 2014, 08:34:04 PM
Alabama's a one-man show at punter and kicker this spring, but a QB is helping provide some depth
(http://media.al.com/alabamafootball_impact/photo/14543011-standardjpg-27ee1d07ca7ebc64.jpg)Adam Griffith is working at punter and kicker during the spring before JK Scott arrives for the fall.

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Title: "Tide offensive line a work in progress"
Post by: WALL-E on April 01, 2014, 09:13:02 AM
Tide offensive line a work in progress
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- Like a lot of position battles going on during spring practice in Tuscaloosa, Ala., -- hello, quarterbacks -- the starting five up front for the Crimson Tide likely won’t be decided anytime soon.

Sure, Ryan Kelly returns at center, Austin Shepherd is back at right tackle and Arie Kouandjio remains at left guard, but that’s only slightly more than half the equation. The second half of the Kouandjio Bros., left tackle Cyrus, is off to a carer in the NFL, as is veteran right guard Anthony Steen, who racked up more than 35 starts in his career.

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Title: "Versatile Jalston Fowler having fun as a fullback, pass-catcher within Alabama's modified offense"
Post by: WALL-E on April 02, 2014, 04:28:03 AM
Versatile Jalston Fowler having fun as a fullback, pass-catcher within Alabama's modified offense
(http://media.al.com/alabamafootball_impact/photo/13746130-standardjpg-5b169577ecd853d4.jpg)The fifth-year senior has done a little bit of everything throughout his Crimson Tide career.

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Title: Re: "Versatile Jalston Fowler having fun as a fullback, pass-catcher within Alabama's modified offen
Post by: Chechem on April 02, 2014, 05:05:58 AM
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Jalston Fowler ... has played part-time running back, part-time H-back and now, with the arrival of new offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin, part-time fullback.

Alabama H-back Jalston Fowler explains his modified role in Lane Kiffin's offense - March 31, 2014 Alabama H-back Jalston Fowler talks with reporters after practice Monday, March 31, 2014.
"That’s the type of offense that we run, a fullback-based offense," Fowler said after Monday's practice. "I’m pretty much in there most, all of the time."

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Title: Re: *** Spring practice thread ***
Post by: Jamos on April 02, 2014, 06:18:29 AM
I was disappointed with Fowler's production/performance last year and I'm sure there was a good reason for it. Hopefully he will become more visible on the team this year as he was before his injury.


Title: Re: *** Spring practice thread ***
Post by: 2Stater on April 02, 2014, 06:33:55 AM
I was disappointed with Fowler's production/performance last year and I'm sure there was a good reason for it. Hopefully he will become more visible on the team this year as he was before his injury.

I remember reading something about him saying he played tentatively last year, worrying about another knee injury. Let's hope he gets that out of his head this year.


Title: Re: *** Spring practice thread ***
Post by: Chechem on April 02, 2014, 06:39:33 AM
I was disappointed with Fowler's production/performance last year and I'm sure there was a good reason for it. Hopefully he will become more visible on the team this year as he was before his injury.

I remember reading something about him saying he played tentatively last year, worrying about another knee injury. Let's hope he gets that out of his head this year.

Playing fullback could heal that 'head' problem.
All he has to do is slam into someone every play.  Pretty easy to get excited about that!  Hope he excels.

By next year I guess we'll be recruiting a true fullback, eh?
These days that's a 265-lb lineman with good feet.  :unsure:


Title: "Alabama beat reporters discuss Altee Tenpenny, spring practice no. 6"
Post by: WALL-E on April 02, 2014, 08:24:04 PM
Alabama beat reporters discuss Altee Tenpenny, spring practice no. 6
(http://brightcove01.brightcove.com/23/260701696001/201404/3972/260701696001_3423890548001_vs-533c9533e4b07473c2a88a10-672293875001.jpg?pubId=260701696001)Video - Alabama beat reporters Andrew Gribble and Michael Casagrande talk about the sixth spring practice of the spring football season

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Title: "A look inside Alabama defensive line that has 'a long way to go,' Nick Saban says"
Post by: WALL-E on April 03, 2014, 04:22:03 PM
A look inside Alabama defensive line that has 'a long way to go,' Nick Saban says
(http://brightcove01.brightcove.com/23/260701696001/201404/2620/260701696001_3426876191001_vs-533d7641e4b094419cb48a31-767904718001.jpg?pubId=260701696001)A video look inside Alabama's football practice focusing on the defensive line.

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Title: Re: "A look inside Alabama defensive line that has 'a long way to go,' Nick Saban says"
Post by: Chechem on April 04, 2014, 05:33:45 AM
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"They've got a long way to go," coach Nick Saban said Monday. "I'm not satisfied with the way any of them are playing, if you want to know the truth about it. They've got to be more aggressive, physical, play with better leverage, hold the point better, rush the passer better. I didn't think that last year was one of our best years up front, and even though we have a couple new players competing and Dalvin Tomlinson back, I think all of them have a ways to go. ...

Dang, Coach, no optimism?   :(


Title: Re: "A look inside Alabama defensive line that has 'a long way to go,' Nick Saban says"
Post by: Jamos on April 04, 2014, 06:10:08 AM
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"They've got a long way to go," coach Nick Saban said Monday. "I'm not satisfied with the way any of them are playing, if you want to know the truth about it. They've got to be more aggressive, physical, play with better leverage, hold the point better, rush the passer better. I didn't think that last year was one of our best years up front, and even though we have a couple new players competing and Dalvin Tomlinson back, I think all of them have a ways to go. ...

Dang, Coach, no optimism?   :(

Hmmm, this sounds like the CNS of old that produced some mighty fine defensive lines.  ;)


Title: Re: "A look inside Alabama defensive line that has 'a long way to go,' Nick Saban says"
Post by: cbbama99 on April 04, 2014, 06:16:03 AM
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"They've got a long way to go," coach Nick Saban said Monday. "I'm not satisfied with the way any of them are playing, if you want to know the truth about it. They've got to be more aggressive, physical, play with better leverage, hold the point better, rush the passer better. I didn't think that last year was one of our best years up front, and even though we have a couple new players competing and Dalvin Tomlinson back, I think all of them have a ways to go. ...

Dang, Coach, no optimism?   :(

Hmmm, this sounds like the CNS of old that produced some mighty fine defensive lines.  ;)

The more coach says a unit has a long way to go, the more I think we won't be scored on all year.  :lol2: :lol2:


Title: "SECond Look video: How deep is the talent on Alabama's defensive line?"
Post by: WALL-E on April 04, 2014, 06:29:04 AM
SECond Look video: How deep is the talent on Alabama's defensive line?
(http://brightcove01.brightcove.com/23/260701696001/201404/1763/260701696001_3427799976001_vs-533dba6be4b078242d8b3824-1083021586001.jpg?pubId=260701696001)AL.com's Randy Kennedy and Mike Herndon turn their discussion to the Alabama defensive line in the second of this week's "SECond Look" video reports.

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Title: "Alabama spring practice report: Tide heads inside on eve of 1st scrimmage"
Post by: WALL-E on April 04, 2014, 04:56:04 PM
Alabama spring practice report: Tide heads inside on eve of 1st scrimmage
(http://media.al.com/alphotos/photo/2014/04/14633177-large.jpg)The latest news and notes from the Crimson Tide's seventh spring practice.

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Title: Re: "Alabama spring practice report: Tide heads inside on eve of 1st scrimmage"
Post by: Chechem on April 04, 2014, 08:59:26 PM
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Wide receiver DeAndrew White wasn't on the field during the viewing period, but he was spotted in a black non-contact jersey, pads and shorts beforehand. He's yet to be seen doing anything but rehab activities since the start of spring practice. There's no sense in rushing him back from whatever surgery he underwent in January.

The running backs haven't changed what's apparently been working since the start of spring ball. All of the drills we saw involved the players carrying two balls. The order was: T.J. Yeldon, Derrick Henry, Kenyan Drake, Jalston Fowler, Altee Tenpenny and others...

Tenpenny, eh?   :popcorn2: :popcorn2:


Title: Alabama's First Scrimmage of the Spring in the Books
Post by: Jamos on April 05, 2014, 07:42:02 PM
The Alabama football team held its first scrimmage of the spring on Saturday afternoon inside Bryant-Denny Stadium.

The scrimmage lasted roughly 125 plays and was just over two hours under sunny skies and temperatures in the mid-60s. The Crimson Tide will have Sunday off before returning to practice on Monday.

"I was really pleased with the effort and intensity the players had," Alabama head coach Nick Saban said. "I really like the attitude of this team in terms of how they go about what they try to do, how they work, the effort that they give and the mental and physical toughness that we play with. A lot of guys are trying to be conscientious to do a good job and I think that it shows in the way we play and the way we compete. The togetherness on the team is to me a lot better."

http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/040514aaa.html


Title: "Blake Sims 'taken some command,' Nick Saban says as he names top three Alabama QBs"
Post by: WALL-E on April 05, 2014, 07:42:05 PM
Blake Sims 'taken some command,' Nick Saban says as he names top three Alabama QBs
(http://media.al.com/alabamafootball_impact/photo/040514-mfb-scrimmage1-kg0118jpg-76ef5005c6e0d60a.jpg)TUSCALOOSA, Alabama — The 2014 version of the Alabama quarterback competition continues to break the mold left by the last one. Stats were never released when AJ McCarron battled Phillip Sims in the spring of 2011. Circumstances are different this...

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Title: Alabama cornerback Eddie Jackson, linebacker Reuben Foster injured
Post by: Jamos on April 05, 2014, 07:50:14 PM
Alabama cornerback Eddie Jackson will undergo an MRI on Sunday after injuring his knee at Saturday's scrimmage.

Alabama coach Nick Saban said Jackson landed on his knee awkwardly after he jumped to catch a pass. It was a non-contact injury, he said.

Sophomore linebacker Reuben Foster suffered a stinger during the scrimmage, Saban said, stressing that the injury was relatively minor.

http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2014/04/eddie_jackson_injury.html


Title: Recapping Nick Saban's comments after the scrimmage
Post by: Jamos on April 05, 2014, 07:54:15 PM
It wasn't all good news at the scrimmage today.

http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2014/04/live_updates_nick_saban_assess.html


Title: Re: Alabama cornerback Eddie Jackson, linebacker Reuben Foster injured
Post by: Marshal Dillon on April 05, 2014, 09:00:21 PM
Alabama cornerback Eddie Jackson will undergo an MRI on Sunday after injuring his knee at Saturday's scrimmage.

Alabama coach Nick Saban said Jackson landed on his knee awkwardly after he jumped to catch a pass. It was a non-contact injury, he said.

Sophomore linebacker Reuben Foster suffered a stinger during the scrimmage, Saban said, stressing that the injury was relatively minor.

http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2014/04/eddie_jackson_injury.html




 >:(


Title: Re: Recapping Nick Saban's comments after the scrimmage
Post by: Chechem on April 06, 2014, 07:14:25 AM
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Tony Brown fell over a hurdle at track practice and reinjured his shoulder (from All-American game). He's wearing a black shirt in practice. "I'm not sure how much more track he'll do this spring." ...

Dang, I knew Eddie Jackson and Reuben Foster were injured, but I hadn't heard about Tony Brown.   :wall:


Title: Re: Recapping Nick Saban's comments after the scrimmage
Post by: Jamos on April 06, 2014, 07:40:34 AM
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Tony Brown fell over a hurdle at track practice and reinjured his shoulder (from All-American game). He's wearing a black shirt in practice. "I'm not sure how much more track he'll do this spring." ...

Dang, I knew Eddie Jackson and Reuben Foster were injured, but I hadn't heard about Tony Brown.   :wall:

Neither had I but this might be a blessing in disguise because if he already had the shoulder injured I doubt he would have made it through fall practice without wearing the black jersey. maybe now, he will get it repaired and be ready for fall football. :dunno:


Title: Re: Alabama's First Scrimmage of the Spring in the Books
Post by: hscoach on April 06, 2014, 10:33:47 AM
Was anyone else surprised AT played in the scrimmage?


Title: Re: Alabama's First Scrimmage of the Spring in the Books
Post by: 2Stater on April 06, 2014, 11:09:52 AM
Was anyone else surprised AT played in the scrimmage?

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Title: Re: Alabama's First Scrimmage of the Spring in the Books
Post by: Marshal Dillon on April 06, 2014, 12:35:28 PM





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Title: Re: "Blake Sims 'taken some command,' Nick Saban says as he names top three Alabama QBs"
Post by: Chechem on April 07, 2014, 05:45:00 AM
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"Blake Sims has had a really good spring and has taken some command," Saban said after the closed scrimmage Saturday. "Cooper Bateman has made a lot of improvement and done a great job. Alec (Morris) is still competing. So those three guys have sort of emerged as the three guys that look like they're the most ready to play. Nobody is disappointed in anybody else." ...

Any guesses at how many snaps Blake Sims will get against West Virginia on August 30th?

 :popcorn2:


Title: "The five storylines to watch as Alabama enters second half of spring football practices"
Post by: WALL-E on April 07, 2014, 05:48:04 AM
The five storylines to watch as Alabama enters second half of spring football practices
(http://media.al.com/alphotos/photo/2014/04/14644821-large.jpg)Alabama is seven practice into the spring with less than two weeks left until A-Day.

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Title: Re: "The five storylines to watch as Alabama enters second half of spring football practices"
Post by: Chechem on April 07, 2014, 05:50:20 AM
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Injuries on defense:

The health issues have disproportionately hit the Alabama defense this spring. Though the offense is without receiver DeAndrew White, his toe injury occurred before the spring.

The most significant issue popped up Saturday.

Sophomore cornerback Eddie Jackson has a torn ACL, ESPN reported Sunday night, after going down in the scrimmage. The injury occurred in a non-contact situation, Saban said. Jackson had been working with the first team with a strong spring practice routine before the injury.

All three levels of the defense have been impacted.

Defensive lineman Darren Lake's pectoral muscle injury also occurred in the weight room just before practices began.

True freshman cornerback Tony Brown reinjured his shoulder jumping hurdles in track practice. Saban said he's been limited in practice since hurting himself last week. After enrolling early, the Texas native had been making moves in the secondary, working his way up the hypothetical depth chart.

A shoulder stinger has been troubling linebacker Reuben Foster all spring as he competes with Reggie Ragland for C.J. Mosley's old job at inside linebacker.

 :( :(


Title: Re: Alabama's First Scrimmage of the Spring in the Books
Post by: Jamos on April 07, 2014, 06:15:19 AM
Was anyone else surprised AT played in the scrimmage?

Sort of but not really. I wonder what his punishment is and I'm sure it will include a suspension of game(s). I say this in assuming it was his first offense with CNS.


Title: Re: "Blake Sims 'taken some command,' Nick Saban says as he names top three Alabama QBs"
Post by: pmull on April 07, 2014, 08:14:03 AM
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"Blake Sims has had a really good spring and has taken some command," Saban said after the closed scrimmage Saturday. "Cooper Bateman has made a lot of improvement and done a great job. Alec (Morris) is still competing. So those three guys have sort of emerged as the three guys that look like they're the most ready to play. Nobody is disappointed in anybody else." ...

Any guesses at how many snaps Blake Sims will get against West Virginia on August 30th?

 :popcorn2:

I am not ready to rule Sims out at this point. They are wasting value time with him if he does not fit into the coaching staffs plans. I look forward to Coker coming in this summer and see how quick he can catch up. I don't think you can anoint him starting QB before he ever steps foot on campus.


Title: Re: "Blake Sims 'taken some command,' Nick Saban says as he names top three Alabama QBs"
Post by: Chechem on April 07, 2014, 09:02:35 AM
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"Blake Sims has had a really good spring and has taken some command," Saban said after the closed scrimmage Saturday. "Cooper Bateman has made a lot of improvement and done a great job. Alec (Morris) is still competing. So those three guys have sort of emerged as the three guys that look like they're the most ready to play. Nobody is disappointed in anybody else." ...

Any guesses at how many snaps Blake Sims will get against West Virginia on August 30th?

 :popcorn2:

I am not ready to rule Sims out at this point. They are wasting value time with him if he does not fit into the coaching staffs plans. I look forward to Coker coming in this summer and see how quick he can catch up. I don't think you can anoint him starting QB before he ever steps foot on campus.

See what kind of offense we run at the spring game.  If it favors a run-option QB, then Sims has a chance to start the first game.  If Sims runs a drop-back system, it's Coker!

 :)


Title: Re: "Blake Sims 'taken some command,' Nick Saban says as he names top three Alabama QBs"
Post by: pmull on April 07, 2014, 09:11:59 AM
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"Blake Sims has had a really good spring and has taken some command," Saban said after the closed scrimmage Saturday. "Cooper Bateman has made a lot of improvement and done a great job. Alec (Morris) is still competing. So those three guys have sort of emerged as the three guys that look like they're the most ready to play. Nobody is disappointed in anybody else." ...

Any guesses at how many snaps Blake Sims will get against West Virginia on August 30th?

 :popcorn2:

I am not ready to rule Sims out at this point. They are wasting value time with him if he does not fit into the coaching staffs plans. I look forward to Coker coming in this summer and see how quick he can catch up. I don't think you can anoint him starting QB before he ever steps foot on campus.

See what kind of offense we run at the spring game.  If it favors a run-option QB, then Sims has a chance to start the first game.  If Sims runs a drop-back system, it's Coker!

 :)

From everything I have read our base offense is not changing. Kiffin will have some news things but not a total overhaul. Coker will come in this summer and get his chance to earn the job. I hope he is good enough to earn it but there are others on the team getting valuable practice time that want the QB too. May the best man win.


Title: Re: *** Spring practice thread ***
Post by: ricky023 on April 07, 2014, 02:52:26 PM
I am thrilled to hear the reports CNS is giving on our progress. If he (CNS) says someone is competing they must be but the Word Command to me means they are the leader and all else is following. JMHO! RTR!


Title: "Alabama spring practice report: Updates on Reuben Foster, Tony Brown and more"
Post by: WALL-E on April 07, 2014, 04:58:03 PM
Alabama spring practice report: Updates on Reuben Foster, Tony Brown and more
(http://media.al.com/alphotos/photo/2014/04/14650596-large.jpg)The latest updates from Alabama's first practice since Saturday's scrimmage.

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Title: Re: "Alabama spring practice report: Updates on Reuben Foster, Tony Brown and more"
Post by: Chechem on April 07, 2014, 07:01:29 PM
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MONDAY:

LB Reuben Foster sported a cowboy collar while he worked with the inside linebackers, but his contact was limited. Foster suffered a stinger at Saturday's scrimmage, and it's apparently a lingering condition.

CB Tony Brown went through drills and was wearing a normal jersey, but a brace of some sorts was noticeable on his left shoulder. Alabama coach Nick Saban indicated Saturday that Brown's been wearing a black, non-contact jersey at practice, but that's been happening once the media leaves.

Watched Alabama run through some of its nickel defense. Cyrus Jones and Bradley Sylve were the cornerbacks, Landon Collins and Geno Smith were the safeties, Jarrick Williams was at Star and Trey DePriest and Reggie Ragland were the linebackers...

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Title: "About that rant on his defensive line, Alabama's Nick Saban explains"
Post by: WALL-E on April 08, 2014, 11:44:04 PM
About that rant on his defensive line, Alabama's Nick Saban explains
(http://brightcove01.brightcove.com/23/260701696001/201404/3175/260701696001_3447326033001_vs-5344a60fe4b0e60169c8c675-1592194025001.jpg?pubId=260701696001)"If I say anything about anything," Saban says, "it's sort of taken out of context."

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Title: "Spotlight on Blake Sims, Cooper Bateman as Alabama's QB competition rolls on"
Post by: WALL-E on April 09, 2014, 05:53:04 PM
Spotlight on Blake Sims, Cooper Bateman as Alabama's QB competition rolls on
(http://brightcove01.brightcove.com/23/260701696001/201404/3006/260701696001_3450718376001_vs-5345c39ee4b07fc4ce1de493-1592194025001.jpg?pubId=260701696001)They've both thrown well throughout the spring.

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Title: "Henry building on Sugar Bowl breakout"
Post by: WALL-E on April 10, 2014, 09:06:02 AM
Henry building on Sugar Bowl breakout
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- “Man, your boy looked good in the Sugar Bowl,” they tell Bobby Ramsay.

Ramsay has heard that phrase, he said, about 150 times since January. He’s heard it from fans around town in Yulee, Fla. He’s heard it from fellow high school coaches at clinics. He’s heard it from college coaches who have stopped through scouting talent.

If Ramsay turned on the radio, flipped on the TV or simply walked the streets here in Tuscaloosa, he’d hear about his former running back even more.

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Title: Re: *** Spring practice thread ***
Post by: 2Stater on April 10, 2014, 10:35:18 AM
Hail King Henry!!!  :worship: :worship: :worship:


Title: Re: *** Spring practice thread ***
Post by: ricky023 on April 10, 2014, 02:57:27 PM
I am still not sure why he wasn't used more in that last game but I will follow what CNS  does. RTR!


Title: "Who needs to improve the most at Alabama's 2nd scrimmage? Nick Saban is happy to answer"
Post by: WALL-E on April 11, 2014, 11:45:05 PM
Who needs to improve the most at Alabama's 2nd scrimmage? Nick Saban is happy to answer
(http://media.al.com/alabamafootball_impact/photo/14664652-standardjpg-7b07e786a93880f0.jpg)"I want to see them all improve," Saban says.

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Title: "Alabama offensive lineman Grant Hill's multi-tasking now includes some work at center"
Post by: WALL-E on April 13, 2014, 04:43:06 AM
Alabama offensive lineman Grant Hill's multi-tasking now includes some work at center
(http://media.al.com/alabamafootball_impact/photo/14687635-standardjpg-554f23d53e06d7a4.jpg)He saw significant playing time as a true freshman at right tackle.

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Title: "After early-spring criticism, Nick Saban assesses Alabama defensive line entering final week"
Post by: WALL-E on April 14, 2014, 04:09:01 PM
After early-spring criticism, Nick Saban assesses Alabama defensive line entering final week
(http://media.al.com/alabamafootball_impact/photo/0414footballdlinejpg-38b66277c285d6ab.jpg)Nick Saban wasn't thrilled with the Alabama defensive line in late March. How's he feel about them entering A-Day?

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Title: Re: *** Spring practice thread ***
Post by: Catch Prothro on April 15, 2014, 05:32:50 PM
Greg Schiano giving a second opinion on the defense?

http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2014/04/alabama_spring_practice_report_17.html


Title: "Watch Alabama's offensive linemen get one of their final chances to impress at spring practice"
Post by: WALL-E on April 15, 2014, 08:18:04 PM
Watch Alabama's offensive linemen get one of their final chances to impress at spring practice
(http://brightcove01.brightcove.com/23/260701696001/201404/2601/260701696001_3472854778001_vs-534db4f0e4b0a81a21465307-1592194017001.jpg?pubId=260701696001)The battle at left tackle wages on.

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