"DAILY PRACTICE REPORTS, injury updates, and doghouse updates..."

[Jamos]

"I don't think it's real fair to the guys who have been out there for 14 days practicing on the first and second team, they need to beat them out," Saban said with a slightly louder voice. "They aren't entitled to anything. They're working hard and they're getting plenty of work. They certainly have to improve as football players but from a behavioral standpoint, they have done a very good job and I'm pleased with them."

Hmmm, had they played for Malzone they would probably be team captains for the first game.

[Chechem]

"I don't think it's real fair to the guys who have been out there for 14 days practicing on the first and second team, they need to beat them out," Saban said with a slightly louder voice. "They aren't entitled to anything. They're working hard and they're getting plenty of work. They certainly have to improve as football players but from a behavioral standpoint, they have done a very good job and I'm pleased with them."

Hmmm, had they played for Malzone they would probably be team captains for the first game.

 

[Chechem]

-- What did he see in film from the scrimmage: "inconsistency in performance."

-- Saban sounds a little more agitated than last week. He's looking for more competitive action in practice.

-- "This is always a tough week." Saban called it "hump week."

-- This week is about installation situations like 2-minute drills. They're also looking at several opponents to expose the team to what they'll see this season.

-- Offensive lineman Dominick Jackson and defensive lineman A'Shawn Robinson will be out for another week at least.

-- Safety Geno Smith and tight end Brian Vogler are both limited this week...

Lots of injuries.  Hope they all get well very soon.
Inconsistency?  He talking QBs??

[WALL-E]

Alabama practice report: National TV cameras arrive as freshman LB sees first-team action

By Michael Casagrande | mcasagrande@al.com
Published August 13, 2014, 10:34:15 AM

A few notes from the first part of the final two-a-day for Alabama. Read more...

[Chechem]

Freshman Shaun Dion Hamilton was running with the first group in nickel alongside Reggie Ragland...

 

[WALL-E]

Alabama practice report: Tide wraps up 2-a-day with international guests watching from sidelines

By Andrew Gribble | agribble@al.com
Published August 13, 2014, 08:42:37 PM

From here on out, Alabama's practicing once a day. Read more...

[Chechem]

Per the NCAA's re-acclimatization period, OL Leon Brown wasn't participating in tonight's practice because players still in the five-day window can only practice once per day. In his place with the second-team offensive line was Isaac Luatua.

-- There have been no changes to the first group of offensive linemen -- during the media viewing window -- since the start of camp. Take that for what it's worth.

-- DB Geno Smith (knee) continues to be a bystander during the media viewing period. He's dressed out and watching intently, though...

No major changes or injuries to report.  THAT's good news.

 

[ricky023]

Thanks Chechem for the report. I sure hope we get some of these injuries healed. RTR!

[WALL-E]

Alabama practice report: A few new, lively drills bring some extra energy to afternoon workout

By Michael Casagrande | mcasagrande@al.com
Published August 14, 2014, 03:23:40 PM

See who won some of the one-one-one drills that brought the intensity level up a notch. Read more...

[Chechem]

What we saw (Thursday 8/14):

-- First, a few housekeeping notes. Leon Brown has one more day of acclimation and wasn't in full pads returning from the off-season leg injury.

-- Safety Geno Smith was still watching with his sprained knee.

-- Tight end Brian Vogler was holding a blocking pad instead of doing tight end drills. Nick Saban said he was a little banged up the other day.

-- Middle linebackers Reggie Ragland and Reuben Foster were out there together with the first team doing some walk-through installation...

[ricky023]

What we saw (Thursday 8/14):

Middle linebackers Reggie Ragland and Reuben Foster were out there together with the first team doing some walk-through installation...

I know CNS has to be getting the #1's and #2's lined up for work. He seems to stretch out the IDK verbiage but I think CNS has to have a pretty good idea who his starters are now. Why give them a reason to slack off? Keep them working hard and guessing as to who has the position nailed down. RTR!

[WALL-E]

Alabama practice report: Veteran DB increases workload as Tide prepares for scrimmage

By Andrew Gribble | agribble@al.com
Published August 15, 2014, 03:51:53 PM

News, notes and observations from the Crimson Tide's final tune-up before Saturday's scrimmage. Read more...

[Chechem]

-- DB Geno Smith (knee) appeared to be doing more than he had been during the previous few media viewing periods. He's still wearing a brace on his right knee and not 100 percent, but the progress is noticeable.

-- Because Alabama was in helmets, shoulder pads and shorts, OL Leon Brown (foot) was in the same gear as his teammates. Saban said Thursday that Brown was on a "pitch count" and likely will be back to full speed next week.

-- Don't expect any changes with the first-team offensive line at tomorrow's scrimmage. We've seen the same five -- Cam Robinson, Arie Kouandjio, Ryan Kelly, Alphonse Taylor and Austin Shepherd -- work together since the start of camp.

Good news on Geno.   

[WALL-E]

3 Alabama positions under the microscope at Tide's 2nd scrimmage

By Andrew Gribble | agribble@al.com
Published August 15, 2014, 07:18:04 PM

Both sides of the Crimson Tide's line of scrimmage will be under the spotlight. Read more...

[Chechem]

Here are the positions we think will receive the deepest look when it's all over at 2nd scrimmage.

1. Defensive line

-- One week after Alabama was without four major players from this group, everyone except star defensive end A'Shawn Robinson should be available. The focus will be on how much nose guard Brandon Ivory and Jarran Reed can prove they belong with the top contributors. As of Tuesday, the A-Day first-teamers were working with the third team after serving their respective suspensions...

 

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