Bama Wraps Up Prep For FSU
TUSCALOOSA, Alabama - The University of Alabama football team has wrapped up its preparation for its season-opening contest with Florida State on Saturday. The portrait is almost complete now, as the Tide held its final workout of the week on Thursday, getting in a two-hour practice session in helmets at the Hank Crisp Indoor Facility.
The Crimson Tide heads to Atlanta, Georgia today for Saturday's game against Florida State. It's the top-ranked team in the land facing the third-ranked team, a first for a season-opener in college football. The Crimson Tide and Seminoles are set to square off at Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the Chick-Fil-A Kickoff Game, with a broadcast time of 7 p.m. set on ABC with Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit, Maria Taylor and Tom Rinaldi making the call.
Bama will hold a brief walk-through at Mercedes-Benz Stadium after arrival in Atlanta on Friday.
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University Of Alabama Athletics To Collect Donations
For Hurricane Harvey Recovery Efforts
TUSCALOOSA, Alabama - The University of Alabama will be collecting donations in an effort to support the United Way in its efforts in assisting with the disaster known as Hurricane Harvey in order to help in the recovery effort throughout the devastated area, especially the Houston area. According to UA Director of Athletics, Greg Byrne, Coleman Worldwide Moving of Dothan, Alabama has donated a big rig that will be parked at University Mall adjacent to McFarland Boulevard, for any of those near the area. Drop off times are scheduled for Thursday, September 7th between the hours of 3-9 p.m. CT, Friday, September 8th from 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. CT and on Saturday, September 9th from 8-11 a.m. CT.
Items Needed
Water
Non-perishable, nutritional food including canned items and can openers
Baby diapers
Baby food
Baby formula
Baby wipes
Cleaning supplies
Cleaning gloves, buckets, mops, brooms, etc.
Dishes and eating utensils
New towels and washrags
New bedding – sheets, blankets and mattress covers (all sizes)
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| Photo Credit: UA Athletics |
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What Saban Said
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| Photo Credit: Associated Press |
It was an informative edition of Hey Coach on Thursday night as Alabama head football coach Nick Saban spoke of the upcoming battle between the No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide and the No. 3 Florida State Seminoles. And other things.
To open things up, Saban mentioned missing his famous caller, Peewee from Grand Bay who was first on the phones.
Concerning FSU, Saban said the things that stood out to him are the skill players and kick returners, as well as the fact that all the starters are back from the Seminoles top 20 defensive unit of a year ago. He said that Florida State is "experienced and talented" and that they "play with toughness and tenacity."
Saban said this thing is about hard work, and compared it to McGregor/Mayweather fight. He commented that McGregor wasn't a boxer, but trained and became one.
Saban talked about his offensive coordinator a little, saying that he likes Brian Daboll's organizational skills at offensive coordinator. He also spoke of liking the combination of spread and pro-style offense that the Tide will have this season under Daboll.
Concerning FSU QB Francois, Saban said that more and more good athletes are QBs now. He's like
Jalen Hurts as a passer. Saban commented they would need to push the pocket and
keep Francois contained.
Saban provided an update on Raekwon Davis and Josh Jacobs, saying that both have practiced a little
more every day. They might be physically ready to play but as to how many reps
the two might be able to get in the game remains to be seen because of the missed practice
time.
It remains to be seen as to the kind of tempo that FSU will use will use in Saturday's contest. Saban did mention, however, he would be a good test, as there will be some good
QBs in the SEC this season so Francois would help a lot in that regard.
If an injury or problem occurred with Jalen Hurts, Saban told one young questioner that Tua Tagovailoa would "absolutely" be ready to step in. Saban said the young freshman had a bright future at Alabama and would definitely be getting in the game in the first few weeks of the season.
Alabama and Florida State is a go. Get ready for a battle!
Roll Tide!
