Alabama’s spring drills take a noticeably more serious step today when the Crimson Tide puts on full pads for the first time.
The first two practices are required as non-contact days. Nose tackle Josh Chapman says he’s looking forward to the change.
“Having just jerseys on, you can’t really do much,” the senior from Hoover said. “When you start getting pads on and get to poppin’, that’s when the fun comes in.”
Chapman said the pace picks up dramatically. He still recalls his first workout in pads when he was a freshman.
“First time I put the pads on was with (now Houston Texans offensive lineman) Antoine Caldwell,” Chapman said. “I realized what’s the real deal when it comes to putting pads on in college football. Having just jerseys on, it’s light. But when they put pads on, they’re full tilt.”
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