Closing In On Alabama-Arkansas Kickoff
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It was a warm 89-degree day for yesterday's workout. The University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team worked for approximately two hours in full pads at the Thomas-Drew Practice Fields. Bama continues to ready itself for this weekend's road game with the No. 16/18 Arkansas Razorbacks.
The Crimson Tide defense continues to work out the game plan to effectively counter a potent and balanced Razorback offense that ranking among the best in the conference in both on the running and passing game. Schemes are practiced, plays are repeated, and fundamentals as well as concentration on assignments are being stressed.
Both ArDarius Stewart and Trevon Diggs were wearing leg braces in practice yesterday. Both players seemed to practice well.
Running back Damien Harris seemed to be making his runs and cuts well after sitting out most of last Saturday's contest with Kentucky.
The SEC West rivals are scheduled to kick it off at 6:05 p.m. CT this Saturday at Reynolds Razorback Stadium. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN with Joe Tessitore and Todd Blackledge calling the action from the booth, and Holly Rowe covering the sidelines.
The Crimson Tide leads the series with the Razorbacks 16-8 (19-7 before forfeited and vacated games), and has won the last nine contests between the two Southeastern Conference powerhouses. Alabama also has four consecutive victories in Fayetteville, outscoring the Hogs 139-47. Last season Alabama took a 27-14 Homecoming win over Arkansas at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
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Crimson Tide Baseball Continues Fall Practice
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The University of Alabama Crimson Tide baseball team is now in the midst of its fourth week of their preseason fall practice, having entered into the second half of preparation for the upcoming season. Alabama will practice from 2-5:30 p.m. CT today, and tomorrow scheduled for 1:30 p.m. until 5. The week closes out on Saturday's final scrimmage with the pregame set to begin at 11:30 followed by the intrasquad.
Sewell-Thomas Stadium is open to any fans who wish to watch the
practices and scrimmages. Fans are asked to enter Sewell-Thomas
Stadium through the main gate (Gate 3) located directly behind home
plate. Once inside, fans are encouraged to stay in the lower bowl
seating area, as access to the upper levels of the stadium is
restricted.
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What Saban Said...At Wednesday Press Briefing
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What Saban Said...At Wednesday Press Briefing
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University of Alabama head football coach Nick Saban held his weekly press briefing yesterday prior to this Saturday's contest with No. 16/18 and Southeastern Conference foe Arkansas. The coach talked about injuries, complemented players, discussed problems/corrections and a brief overview of this week's opponent.
Saban began complimenting the Razorbacks, speaking of how they go after opponents and beats them with good fundamentals and execution. Of course everyone knows that the head coach believes those are two key ingredients for any successful football team.
Referring to last season's matchup with Arkansas, Saban said that Alabama will have to to better than that. He talked about how for three quarters in last year's 27-14 win the Tide didn't play up to its standard, and it was going to take more to beat this team this year.
Concerning true freshman quarterback Jalen Hurts, Saban said he can't let the possibility of injury dictate how to use the youngster since he is so prone to running the football. Saban said he's not worried about that situation and isn't going to even factor-in that possibility as to how to use him.
Also concerning Hurts, when asked about the how much of the playbook was available to the young quarterback Saban responded that they were not going to try to have him do more than Hurts is capable of doing.
Saban was complimentary of nose guard Josh Frazier, saying that he has done a good job and shown improvement at the position. He added that he believed Frazier would get in a lot of playing time in this week's contest.
Asked about an early signing period or day, Saban responded that he wasn't in favor of an early signing day, nor of moving the recruiting calendar forward. He said that is would make it more difficult to adequately evaluate a prospect, as well as prohibiting late-bloomers from getting a real chance to show themselves for what they were capable of doing. To further make his point, Saban cited the example of running back Joshua Jacobs.
Alabama and Arkansas face off this Saturday at 6:05 p.m. CT at Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Bama Basketball Teams To Begin New Season With
Supe Store Tide Tipoff Event
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The 2016-17 Alabama men's and women's basketball season will be tipping off again this year with the Supe Store Tide Tipoff Event, scheduled to take place on Friday, October 21st, at Coleman Coliseum. Not only will fans get to take their first look at the upcoming season's men's and women's basketball teams and personnel, but will also be able to enjoy performances from special guests.
The Supe Store Tide Tipoff Event is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. CT with a 45-minute autograph session featuring both teams and the coaches. Fans will be able to visit with, and get autographs from student-athletes who will be spread throughout the concourse. Crimson Tide head coaches Avery Johnson and Kristy Curry will be easily accessible at a table in the south concourse. Fans will then be able to enjoy both teams as they then participate in a variety of on-court activities including team introductions, a dance contest, a skills competition, a three-point shootout and a dunk contest with celebrity judges.
The best part for fans, well, besides autographs and fun? Admission to the event is free for students as well as season ticketholders for men's and women's basketball. Tickets are also on sale for the general public at a cost of only $5 per ticket. Go to RollTide.com for the link to buy a ticket well-worth its price.
According to RollTide.com, season ticket holders will receive an e-mail from the Alabama Ticket Office to claim print-at-home tickets online. Each season ticket holder can claim the same number of tickets for Tide Tipoff as they have season tickets. If a season ticket holder would like to purchase additional tickets, that option will be available at checkout for $5 per extra ticket.
UA students, admitted one per student ID, will swipe their Action Card similar to a regular basketball game at the west entrance of Coleman Coliseum on event night beginning at 6 p.m. CT.
Seating for the Supe Store Tide Tipoff Event will be first come, first serve with general admission seating. UA students will have the opportunity to stand in a designated area on half of the court throughout both the basketball event and musical performance, however, space is limited, and it will also be filled on a first come, first serve basis, according to the website.
Season tickets for the upcoming men's and women's basketball seasons as well as men's basketball mini-plans are currently available and can be purchased online at RollTide.com/Tickets, by phone at 1-877-TIDETIX (843-3849) or at the Alabama Ticket Office, located in the lobby of Coleman Coliseum. Fans will also be able to purchase season tickets the night of the event.
Single-game tickets will go on sale Monday, October 24th beginning at 8 a.m. CT.
