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November 16 practice report:
Aaron Suttles
The Crimson Tide worked outside Wednesday afternoon in downright pleasant conditions. Here is what I noticed during the full-pad media viewing period.
Redshirt senior Korren Kirven continued working with the first-team offensive line at right guard. Kirven, who has been a reserve tackle this year and in 2015, started the game against Mississippi State. Joshua Casher was at right guard with the second team. It doesn't appear that Alphonse "Shank" Taylor will return to his starting role.
The season started with question marks surrounding the running backs position, but the emergence of Damien Harris and true freshman Josh Jacobs eased those concerns. However, depth has been an issue the last two weeks with sophomore Bo Scarbrough limited and Harris not at 100 percent either. Scarbrough was in the rotation during practice behind Harris and Jacobs. IMO, Scarbrough had his best game against LSU. If he can return to that form, that's a very good thing for the Alabama offense.
Defensive line coach Karl Dunbar spent time working with true freshman Raekwon Davis. You'll recall Davis absolutely blew up a Mississippi State offensive lineman last Saturday. Davis is a promising young player to watch.
SUTTLES: Wednesday, Nov. 16 Practice Report | TideSports.com
Aaron Suttles
The Crimson Tide worked outside Wednesday afternoon in downright pleasant conditions. Here is what I noticed during the full-pad media viewing period.
Redshirt senior Korren Kirven continued working with the first-team offensive line at right guard. Kirven, who has been a reserve tackle this year and in 2015, started the game against Mississippi State. Joshua Casher was at right guard with the second team. It doesn't appear that Alphonse "Shank" Taylor will return to his starting role.
The season started with question marks surrounding the running backs position, but the emergence of Damien Harris and true freshman Josh Jacobs eased those concerns. However, depth has been an issue the last two weeks with sophomore Bo Scarbrough limited and Harris not at 100 percent either. Scarbrough was in the rotation during practice behind Harris and Jacobs. IMO, Scarbrough had his best game against LSU. If he can return to that form, that's a very good thing for the Alabama offense.
Defensive line coach Karl Dunbar spent time working with true freshman Raekwon Davis. You'll recall Davis absolutely blew up a Mississippi State offensive lineman last Saturday. Davis is a promising young player to watch.
SUTTLES: Wednesday, Nov. 16 Practice Report | TideSports.com
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No. 1 Alabama (10-0, 7-0 SEC) steps out of conference to host Chattanooga (8-2, 6-2 SoCon) tomorrow evening. Kickoff inside Bryant-Denny Stadium is set for shortly after 6 p.m. Here are five storylines for the game.
Chattanooga can make plays
Da’Shawn Hand and the Bama defense will go up against a balanced Chattanooga offense.
Chattanooga averages 426.5 yards and 36.1 points per game. They have converted 40 percent of their third downs and reached the end zone on 70-percent of their red zone possessions.
Junior Alejandro Bennifield will be at the controls of the offense. He’s among the FCS leaders in passing efficiency. For the season, Bennifield has completed 64.7 percent of his attempts for 2,067 yards, with 23 touchdowns and seven interceptions. He’s also rushed for 257 yards and five scores.
Lining up with Bennifield in the backfield will be running back Derrick Craine. In eight games, the talented senior has rushed for 772 yards and nine touchdowns on 121 carries. Craine will be spelled by Richardre Bagley, a junior who has 508 yards and five touchdowns rushing along with four touchdown receptions.
The top receiver for the Mocs is Xavier Borishade, a 5-10, 180-pound senior who leads the team with 36 receptions for 606 yards and seven touchdowns. The other outside receiver is senior C.J. Board, who’s also having a strong season. Board has caught 35 passes for 514 yards and five touchdowns. James Stovall will work in the slot. The 6-3, 210-pound junior averages 15.4 yards per catch. Tight ends Malcolm Colvin and Bailey Lenior have only caught a combined five passes, but two were touchdowns.
Chattanooga’s offensive line is led by senior left guard Corey Levin. He’s an FCS All-American who’ll make his 49th career start Saturday. The rest of the starting group includes redshirt freshman left tackle Malcolm White, junior center Jacob Revis, junior right guard Josh Cardiello and junior right tackle Hunter Townson. The unit averages just over 6-4 and 298 pounds per man. Chattanooga’s quarterbacks have been sacked 11 times.
Davis headlines Mocs’ defense
The Mocs give up 275.2 yards and 16.9 points per game. Their opponents are converting 33 percent on third down and have turned 63 percent of red-zone possessions into touchdowns. They have forced 11 turnovers and registered 26 sacks.
It’s hard to envision an FCS team with a better set of defensive ends than what Chattanooga has in seniors Keionta Davis and Vantrel McMillan. The 6-4, 270-pound Davis is on the radar of NFL scouts. The preseason SoCon Defensive Player of the Year has done nothing to hurt his chances of bringing home the hardware. He has 35 tackles, eight sacks and a fumble recovery. McMillan is also having an excellent final season for the Mocs. He has 51 tackles, five sacks and two forced fumbles. The starting interior linemen will be junior Taylor Reynolds and senior Justin King. They have combined for 8.5 tackles for loss. The top reserve defensive lineman for the Mocs is sophomore tackle Isaiah Mack. He’s been credited with 25 tackles and 3.5 sacks.
Roaming the middle of the Chattanooga defense is undersized but ultra-productive linebacker Nakevion Leslie. The senior received All-American mention in the preseason. So far this season, he’s recorded 88 tackles, three forced fumbles and two sacks. The second linebacker is junior Dale Warren. The junior and first-year starter is having an excellent season. Warren checks in with 77 tackles, including 14 for loss, five sacks and an interception.
In the secondary, Trevor Wright is the player to watch at cornerback. The 6-1, 180-pound junior leads the team with two interceptions. Sophomore C.J. Fritz will get the nod at the other cornerback spot. Cedric Nettles is one of the best safeties in the SoCon. The senior is a two-time all-conference performer and has made 55 tackles. Lucas Webb will operate at free safety. The junior and preseason All-American played his high school ball at Tuscaloosa County. The fifth defensive back will be sophomore Montrell Pardue. He has 58 tackles and leads the team with eight broken-up passes.
Heavy dose of handoffs
Damien Harris and his fellow running backs should find success on the ground against the Mocs.
While Alabama will likely try and keep its passing game sharp for a second straight week, the Tide’s running game could post big numbers against the Mocs. Chattanooga’s run defense has been hot and cold this season. In recent weeks, the Mocs have struggled in that area. They gave up 342 yards to The Citadel, 329 to Western Carolina and 247 to Wofford. It’s no coincidence that they lost two of those games.
Jalen Hurts might not have many designed runs in the contest, as running backs Damien Harris, Joshua Jacobs and possibly Bo Scarbrough figure to get the lion’s share of carries tomorrow night. Look for at least one of them to reach 100 yards.
Take it away
Alabama forced a single turnover against Mississippi State, but the defense will have the chance to create extra possessions for the offense tomorrow night. Thing is, the Tide will be facing a Chattanooga squad that has taken good care of the ball this season. The Mocs have only lost three fumbles and thrown seven interceptions.
If UA is able to pick off a pass or recover a fumble, will the Tide take it to the house for another NOT?
If the Tide takes care of business early enough, younger players like defensive lineman Raekwon Davis could see extended playing time.
Next in line
While Alabama is likely to come away with a lopsided victory Saturday, the matchup could be an important one for the Tide’s younger players. Current reserves, specifically freshmen and sophomores, may receive a season high number of snaps. That will be a welcomed by some of underclassmen expected to be heavily counted on next season, including receiver Trevon Diggs, tight end Miller Forristall, defensive lineman Raekwon Davis, linebackers Anfernee Jennings, Christian Miller, Terrell Hall and Mack Wilson and cornerbacks Shyheim Carter and Aaron Robinson. It’ll be interesting to see how they perform in the game.
Chattanooga can make plays
Da’Shawn Hand and the Bama defense will go up against a balanced Chattanooga offense.
Chattanooga averages 426.5 yards and 36.1 points per game. They have converted 40 percent of their third downs and reached the end zone on 70-percent of their red zone possessions.
Junior Alejandro Bennifield will be at the controls of the offense. He’s among the FCS leaders in passing efficiency. For the season, Bennifield has completed 64.7 percent of his attempts for 2,067 yards, with 23 touchdowns and seven interceptions. He’s also rushed for 257 yards and five scores.
Lining up with Bennifield in the backfield will be running back Derrick Craine. In eight games, the talented senior has rushed for 772 yards and nine touchdowns on 121 carries. Craine will be spelled by Richardre Bagley, a junior who has 508 yards and five touchdowns rushing along with four touchdown receptions.
The top receiver for the Mocs is Xavier Borishade, a 5-10, 180-pound senior who leads the team with 36 receptions for 606 yards and seven touchdowns. The other outside receiver is senior C.J. Board, who’s also having a strong season. Board has caught 35 passes for 514 yards and five touchdowns. James Stovall will work in the slot. The 6-3, 210-pound junior averages 15.4 yards per catch. Tight ends Malcolm Colvin and Bailey Lenior have only caught a combined five passes, but two were touchdowns.
Chattanooga’s offensive line is led by senior left guard Corey Levin. He’s an FCS All-American who’ll make his 49th career start Saturday. The rest of the starting group includes redshirt freshman left tackle Malcolm White, junior center Jacob Revis, junior right guard Josh Cardiello and junior right tackle Hunter Townson. The unit averages just over 6-4 and 298 pounds per man. Chattanooga’s quarterbacks have been sacked 11 times.
Davis headlines Mocs’ defense
The Mocs give up 275.2 yards and 16.9 points per game. Their opponents are converting 33 percent on third down and have turned 63 percent of red-zone possessions into touchdowns. They have forced 11 turnovers and registered 26 sacks.
It’s hard to envision an FCS team with a better set of defensive ends than what Chattanooga has in seniors Keionta Davis and Vantrel McMillan. The 6-4, 270-pound Davis is on the radar of NFL scouts. The preseason SoCon Defensive Player of the Year has done nothing to hurt his chances of bringing home the hardware. He has 35 tackles, eight sacks and a fumble recovery. McMillan is also having an excellent final season for the Mocs. He has 51 tackles, five sacks and two forced fumbles. The starting interior linemen will be junior Taylor Reynolds and senior Justin King. They have combined for 8.5 tackles for loss. The top reserve defensive lineman for the Mocs is sophomore tackle Isaiah Mack. He’s been credited with 25 tackles and 3.5 sacks.
Roaming the middle of the Chattanooga defense is undersized but ultra-productive linebacker Nakevion Leslie. The senior received All-American mention in the preseason. So far this season, he’s recorded 88 tackles, three forced fumbles and two sacks. The second linebacker is junior Dale Warren. The junior and first-year starter is having an excellent season. Warren checks in with 77 tackles, including 14 for loss, five sacks and an interception.
In the secondary, Trevor Wright is the player to watch at cornerback. The 6-1, 180-pound junior leads the team with two interceptions. Sophomore C.J. Fritz will get the nod at the other cornerback spot. Cedric Nettles is one of the best safeties in the SoCon. The senior is a two-time all-conference performer and has made 55 tackles. Lucas Webb will operate at free safety. The junior and preseason All-American played his high school ball at Tuscaloosa County. The fifth defensive back will be sophomore Montrell Pardue. He has 58 tackles and leads the team with eight broken-up passes.
Heavy dose of handoffs
Damien Harris and his fellow running backs should find success on the ground against the Mocs.
While Alabama will likely try and keep its passing game sharp for a second straight week, the Tide’s running game could post big numbers against the Mocs. Chattanooga’s run defense has been hot and cold this season. In recent weeks, the Mocs have struggled in that area. They gave up 342 yards to The Citadel, 329 to Western Carolina and 247 to Wofford. It’s no coincidence that they lost two of those games.
Jalen Hurts might not have many designed runs in the contest, as running backs Damien Harris, Joshua Jacobs and possibly Bo Scarbrough figure to get the lion’s share of carries tomorrow night. Look for at least one of them to reach 100 yards.
Take it away
Alabama forced a single turnover against Mississippi State, but the defense will have the chance to create extra possessions for the offense tomorrow night. Thing is, the Tide will be facing a Chattanooga squad that has taken good care of the ball this season. The Mocs have only lost three fumbles and thrown seven interceptions.
If UA is able to pick off a pass or recover a fumble, will the Tide take it to the house for another NOT?
If the Tide takes care of business early enough, younger players like defensive lineman Raekwon Davis could see extended playing time.
Next in line
While Alabama is likely to come away with a lopsided victory Saturday, the matchup could be an important one for the Tide’s younger players. Current reserves, specifically freshmen and sophomores, may receive a season high number of snaps. That will be a welcomed by some of underclassmen expected to be heavily counted on next season, including receiver Trevon Diggs, tight end Miller Forristall, defensive lineman Raekwon Davis, linebackers Anfernee Jennings, Christian Miller, Terrell Hall and Mack Wilson and cornerbacks Shyheim Carter and Aaron Robinson. It’ll be interesting to see how they perform in the game.
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Alabama will host three official visitors this weekend.
Jarez Parks, five-star defensive end from Sebastian River High School in Florida.
Brian Robinson, Rivals100 running back from Hillcrest High School in Tuscaloosa (Alabama commitment)
Xavier McKinney, Rivals100 safety from Roswell High School in Georgia.
Some unofficial visitors
Ryan Johnson, four-star defensive end from St. Paul's in Mobile, Alabama
Kyriq McDonald, three-star safety from James Clemens High School in Madison, Alabama (Alabama commitment)
Hunter Brannon, three-star offensive guard from Cullman High School in Alabama (Alabama commitment)
Recruiting - BONE: Official visitors this weekend | TideSports.com
Jarez Parks, five-star defensive end from Sebastian River High School in Florida.
Brian Robinson, Rivals100 running back from Hillcrest High School in Tuscaloosa (Alabama commitment)
Xavier McKinney, Rivals100 safety from Roswell High School in Georgia.
Some unofficial visitors
Ryan Johnson, four-star defensive end from St. Paul's in Mobile, Alabama
Kyriq McDonald, three-star safety from James Clemens High School in Madison, Alabama (Alabama commitment)
Hunter Brannon, three-star offensive guard from Cullman High School in Alabama (Alabama commitment)
Recruiting - BONE: Official visitors this weekend | TideSports.com
Be sure and ask the natives their prediction in the ATL coming up?
ROLL TIDE !!!!!
Already came across a couple and they were "pretty tight lipped!" They know it will be another mercy killing.
Sounds like there might be a few secret Florida fans out there?
I know you're representing today, just wish I was there to help you sound it down and visit the candy shop. Have fun man!
@TUSKstuff , I Gump hard wherever I happen to be!!Sounds like there might be a few secret Florida fans out there?
Most Vile quote ever. We were just in a boot shop and a worker was trying to make conversation. He asked about our current win streak and how long was it now. I told him that we were currently at 22 straight. He then says, "If we(Viles) win today, we may meet y'all in Atlanta." He pauses and then says, "and we probably don't want that again do we?"
Big smile fellas!! ROLL TIDE
Big smile fellas!! ROLL TIDE
It really is like two old mules fightin over a turnip
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