Alabama Football Practice
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Crimson Tide Enters Game-Week Mode Tomorrow
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| Photo Credit: RollTide.com |
Practice number 24 of 28 was held yesterday afternoon by The University of Alabama football team at the Hank Crisp Indoor Facility. This was the final session before the Crimson Tide enters game week preparations this coming Monday afternoon.
The Tide practiced in full pads yesterday for approximately two hours. Starting right guard Alphonse Taylor was in a regular jersey, no longer donning the black, no-contact jersey. Bama head coach Nick Saban says Taylor is "day-to-day" but hasn't really said what the problem seems to be. Bradley
Bozeman was again in the center position while Ross Pierschbacher lined up at right guard. This was the second practice that change has been in effect.
Having begin practice season in a black, non-contact jersey, running back Ronnie Clark was in a regular jersey at yesterday's session.
Redshirt freshman linebacker Joshua McMillon was again nowhere to be seen for a second consecutive day.
Game week work begins tomorrow for preparation for the offensive and defensive schemes worked out by the Alabama coaching staff focusing on the proclivities of the Southern California football team. The top-ranked Crimson Tide will battle the 17th/20th-ranked Trojans in the AdvoCare Classic this next Saturday, September 3rd. That's right, less than a week away to the kickoff of the 2016 football season. Game time is set for 7 p.m. CT from the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The game will be broadcast on ABC with Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit and Samantha Ponder.
Prior to Monday's 3:30 p.m. CT practice, Alabama head coach Nick Saban will hold a noon press conference, followed by interviews with select players.
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| Linebacker Christian Miller Photo Credit: AL.com/Vasha Hunt via AP |
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Bama Volleyball Takes 4-Set Win Over Incarnate Word
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| Photo Credit: RollTide.com |
The Crimson Tide took the first two sets, fell in the third, but rolled back with a 25-20 victory in the fourth. Krystal Rivers led the team in kills for the third consecutive match with 18, with Brittany Thomas and Kat Hutson again finishing a contest in double figures. Thomas had 18 while Hutson had 12. Leading the offense in assists with 37 was Shannon Mikesky.
Alabama will return to Tuscaloosa for its 2016 home opener to host Samford in Foster Auditorium on Tuesday, August 30th at 7 p.m. CT.
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DE Isaiah Buggs Includes Alabama In Top 4
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| Isaiah Buggs Photo Credit: 247Sports |
Wherever Buggs lands the team will be getting a good one. Last season for Gulf Coast Buggs had 59 tackles, eight for loss with four sacks.
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Bill Battle Reminds Fans Of New Bag Policy For Bryant-Denny
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| Bill Battle UA Directory of Athletics Photo Credit: RollTide.com |
University of Alabama Director of Athletics Bill Battle is reminding everyone of the new bag policy for Bryant-Denny Stadium. Though Alabama's opener this Saturday will be in Arlington, Texas where the NFL bag policy will be in effect for those attending the game, he felt now would be a good time to remind everyone of the new rules for attending a University of Alabama home game.
The press release concerning the policy read: Prohibited bags include, but are not limited to, the following: all purses, bags or containers larger than a small clutch purse (4 1/2" x 6 1/2"), coolers, briefcases, backpacks, fanny packs, cinch bags, luggage of any kind, computer bags, camera bags, binocular cases (binoculars may be worn around the neck), diaper bags and seat cushions with pockets zippers or compartments.
To be approved for entry into the stadium, bags or purses must be clear plastic, vinyl or PVC, and cannot exceed 12 inches x 6 inches x 12 inches in size. Small, one-compartment, clutch purses that do not exceed 4 1/2 inches by 6 1/2 inches (with or without a handle or strap) also will be permitted. All bags will be subject to inspection at the gate and may be subject to additional inspection inside the stadium.
An exception will be made for medical necessary items after proper inspection at specified stadium gates. All ticketed guests (except North/South Zone, North/South Field Suite, & students) needing medical bag exceptions must enter through Gate 8 or Gate 44. If you have a medical bag exception and have a North Zone/North Field Suite ticket, you must enter at Gate 3. If you have a medical bag exception and have a South Zone/South Field Suite, or student ticket, you must enter at Gate 27.
The University of Alabama thanks each and every fan attending the game for adhering to the new policy, and to be prepared for the inspection in order to keep things smooth and orderly.
Remember that for the opening game with USC, the NFL bag policy will be in effect since the game is being played in an NFL venue.
