🏈 Game week previewing Louisville.
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Just now catching up on this thread. I'm with some others, what does anyone honestly expect from a coach? Him to jjst throw in the towel, tell his guys there is no point, and we ahould just jog through the motions during the game. Hell no, I fully expect them to get hyped up to play the best. Anyone think Coach Saban is a mute during Kent State or Chattanooga week? The media looks for anything and everything to stir up.
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Alabama was back on the field Monday.
Though preparation officially began last week for Louisville, there was a Monday-of-game-week feel to Alabama practice.
It was as comfortable as 90 degrees could feel for the late-afternoon workout. Here's what we saw:
-- Najee Harris looked strong making sharp cuts with the running backs. He missed a few weeks with a foot injury but has been steadily working back closer to playing form leading into Saturday's game with Louisville.
-- It looked like Trevon Diggs was practicing like normal after being spotted in uniform but off to the side at Saturday's workout.
-- Working on nickel situations, Diggs and Savion Smith were the cornerbacks. On the depth chart released earlier Monday, Smith and true freshmen Patrick Surtain II were listed as co-No. 1 cornerbacks.
-- There were scout team jerseys around the field but it was harder to ID who was wearing what since players were still in practice helmets that don't include numbers on the side. There were several No. 25s for Louisville's top returning rusher Dae Williams.
-- The scout team offensive line that was helping the defensive line included true freshman Tommy Brown, Kendall Randolph and Elliot Baker.
-- Braxton Barker was the scout quarterback in the group helping the defensive line. True freshman Layne Hatcher was the scout-team QB behind the first-team offensive line.
-- Stephon Wynn still isn't back on the field after going down early in camp with an injury.
-- John Parker Wilson, the new color analyst on Alabama's radio broadcast, was out there watching practice with trustee emeriti Angus Cooper.
Alabama practice report: Notes on injured players, scout team
Though preparation officially began last week for Louisville, there was a Monday-of-game-week feel to Alabama practice.
It was as comfortable as 90 degrees could feel for the late-afternoon workout. Here's what we saw:
-- Najee Harris looked strong making sharp cuts with the running backs. He missed a few weeks with a foot injury but has been steadily working back closer to playing form leading into Saturday's game with Louisville.
-- It looked like Trevon Diggs was practicing like normal after being spotted in uniform but off to the side at Saturday's workout.
-- Working on nickel situations, Diggs and Savion Smith were the cornerbacks. On the depth chart released earlier Monday, Smith and true freshmen Patrick Surtain II were listed as co-No. 1 cornerbacks.
-- There were scout team jerseys around the field but it was harder to ID who was wearing what since players were still in practice helmets that don't include numbers on the side. There were several No. 25s for Louisville's top returning rusher Dae Williams.
-- The scout team offensive line that was helping the defensive line included true freshman Tommy Brown, Kendall Randolph and Elliot Baker.
-- Braxton Barker was the scout quarterback in the group helping the defensive line. True freshman Layne Hatcher was the scout-team QB behind the first-team offensive line.
-- Stephon Wynn still isn't back on the field after going down early in camp with an injury.
-- John Parker Wilson, the new color analyst on Alabama's radio broadcast, was out there watching practice with trustee emeriti Angus Cooper.
Alabama practice report: Notes on injured players, scout team
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Monday Insider Report (Louisville week)
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama held its first game-week practice Monday as the team geared up for Saturday’s season-opener against Louisville in Orlando, Fla. Players were dressed in full pads and worked under sunny, 91-degree weather for the workout. Here are some notes from the media viewing period.
— Defensive back Trevon Diggs was back in action after appearing limited during Saturday’s viewing period. The junior took his normal spot at cornerback when the secondary participated in team drills.
— Najee Harris (foot) was also moving well during drills with the running backs. Harris has looked good since returning to practice last Friday. He is expected to be full-go for the season-opener.
— Stephon Wynn (ligament strain) was seen before practice walking toward the weight room with a brace on his left leg. He was in a black, no-contact jersey.
— Alabama’s defense worked out of the nickel package with Trevon Diggs and Saivion Smith at cornerback, Deionte Thompson and Xavier McKinney at safety and Shyheim Carter at Star. Dylan Moses and Mack Wilson were the two linebackers.
— On one rep, Alabama had Moses playing man coverage on what would have been a running back. Moses flashed his coverage ability several times this offseason and could be an asset in that area. Wilson is also a threat in coverage after leading Alabama with four interceptions last season.
— Alabama’s defensive line and outside linebackers worked together during team drills out of its dime package. Isaiah Buggs played one defensive end position, while outside linebacker Anfernee Jennings played with his hand on the ground on the other side. Raekwon Davis shifted inside at defensive line to play alongside Quinnen Williams at defensive tackle. Markail Benton blitz from the linebacker position. Benton’s role would likely be handled by either Moses or Wilson during a game, but they were practicing with the secondary.
— Alabama continued to keep Alex Leatherwood at right guard and Jedrick Wills at right tackle, as reflected by the depth chart the Crimson Tide released earlier today. Interestingly enough, Leatherwood is listed as both the starting right guard and backup right tackle.
“I think Jed’s more of a rangy guy, so I think that’s why tackle suits him better,” center Ross Pierschbacher said. “Leatherwood’s really good in short spaces, so I think that was a good move for them. Just getting their confidence up, knowing the game plan, getting as many reps with those two.”
— Wills left to get water on one rep and was replaced by redshirt freshman Kendall Randolph at right tackle.
— Jalen Hurts continued to lead the quarterbacks followed by Tua Tagovailoa and Mac Jones. This has been the case for most of the offseason. Earlier in the day, Saban said he was not ready to announce a starter for the season-opener.
Monday Insider Report (Louisville week) | BamaInsider.com
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama held its first game-week practice Monday as the team geared up for Saturday’s season-opener against Louisville in Orlando, Fla. Players were dressed in full pads and worked under sunny, 91-degree weather for the workout. Here are some notes from the media viewing period.
— Defensive back Trevon Diggs was back in action after appearing limited during Saturday’s viewing period. The junior took his normal spot at cornerback when the secondary participated in team drills.
— Najee Harris (foot) was also moving well during drills with the running backs. Harris has looked good since returning to practice last Friday. He is expected to be full-go for the season-opener.
— Stephon Wynn (ligament strain) was seen before practice walking toward the weight room with a brace on his left leg. He was in a black, no-contact jersey.
— Alabama’s defense worked out of the nickel package with Trevon Diggs and Saivion Smith at cornerback, Deionte Thompson and Xavier McKinney at safety and Shyheim Carter at Star. Dylan Moses and Mack Wilson were the two linebackers.
— On one rep, Alabama had Moses playing man coverage on what would have been a running back. Moses flashed his coverage ability several times this offseason and could be an asset in that area. Wilson is also a threat in coverage after leading Alabama with four interceptions last season.
— Alabama’s defensive line and outside linebackers worked together during team drills out of its dime package. Isaiah Buggs played one defensive end position, while outside linebacker Anfernee Jennings played with his hand on the ground on the other side. Raekwon Davis shifted inside at defensive line to play alongside Quinnen Williams at defensive tackle. Markail Benton blitz from the linebacker position. Benton’s role would likely be handled by either Moses or Wilson during a game, but they were practicing with the secondary.
— Alabama continued to keep Alex Leatherwood at right guard and Jedrick Wills at right tackle, as reflected by the depth chart the Crimson Tide released earlier today. Interestingly enough, Leatherwood is listed as both the starting right guard and backup right tackle.
“I think Jed’s more of a rangy guy, so I think that’s why tackle suits him better,” center Ross Pierschbacher said. “Leatherwood’s really good in short spaces, so I think that was a good move for them. Just getting their confidence up, knowing the game plan, getting as many reps with those two.”
— Wills left to get water on one rep and was replaced by redshirt freshman Kendall Randolph at right tackle.
— Jalen Hurts continued to lead the quarterbacks followed by Tua Tagovailoa and Mac Jones. This has been the case for most of the offseason. Earlier in the day, Saban said he was not ready to announce a starter for the season-opener.
Monday Insider Report (Louisville week) | BamaInsider.com
Correct me if I'm wrong here but it seems like I've seen something like this, somewhere, before...?
Louisville football coach Bobby Petrino said Monday it feels like his team has been preparing for Saturday’s season opener against Alabama for a “long, long time.”
Here is what he meant by that: After Louisville’s coaches wrapped up the 2018 recruiting class in February, they spent a week game planning for Alabama. Then they focused much of spring practice in March and April on implementing that game planning.
When the players left for the summer, the coaches spent another week strategizing. Then they spent a chunk of fall camp practicing that game plan. They have now begun game week preparations.
Louisville football prepares for both Alabama QBs as game day nearsAlabama17Tide
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Tuesday Insider Report (Louisville week)
Tuesday Insider Report (Louisville week) | BamaInsider.com
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama moved indoors Tuesday as players continued to prepare for Saturday’s season-opener against Louisville. Players were dressed in full pads for the workout. Here are some notes from the media viewing period.
— After appearing limited in recent viewing periods, offensive lineman Scott Lashley was a full participant on Tuesday. He served as the right tackle on the second unit. Chris Owens played at left tackle, with Joshua Casher at left guard, Emil Ekiyor at center and Deonte Brown at right guard. Head coach Nick Saban said Deonte Brown would likely be the first offensive lineman to come in if Alabama needed to replace any of its starters.
— Alabama’s first-team offensive line remained the same with Jonah Williams, Lester Cotton, Ross Pierschbacher, Alex Leatherwood and Jedrick Wills from left to right.
— Alabama worked out of the dime package with Trevon Diggs and Saivion Smith at cornerback while Deionte Thompson and Jared Mayden played as the safeties. Shyheim Carter was at Star, while Xavier McKinney dropped down to play money. Mack Wilson and Dylan Moses were the linebackers
— The second-team dime unit consisted of Patrick Surtain II and Josh Jobe at cornerback while Eddie Smith and Daniel Wright played the two safety positions. Kyriq McDonald was at Star with Mayden at Money. Markail Benton and Joshua McMillon were the linebackers.
— Damien Harris led the running backs and was followed by Najee Harris, Brian Robinson, Ronnie Clark, Jerome Ford and Josh Jacobs. On one drill, Najee Harris almost ran over a cameraman but stopped in time to avoid a collision.
— Quarterbacks Jalen Hurts and Tua Tagovailoa threw to receivers side by side during team drills. Both looked good and had several nice throws during deep-ball drills.
— Hurts led the quarterbacks during handoff drills to the running backs, giving the ball to Najee Harris. Tagovailoa was second in line and handed off to Damien Harris.
— Defensive lineman Stephon Wynn (ligament strain) was spotted again before practice wearing a black jersey. Offensive lineman Matt Womack (foot) was spotted rolling into the weight room on a scooter while wearing a tank top.
Tuesday Insider Report (Louisville week) | BamaInsider.com
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama moved indoors Tuesday as players continued to prepare for Saturday’s season-opener against Louisville. Players were dressed in full pads for the workout. Here are some notes from the media viewing period.
— After appearing limited in recent viewing periods, offensive lineman Scott Lashley was a full participant on Tuesday. He served as the right tackle on the second unit. Chris Owens played at left tackle, with Joshua Casher at left guard, Emil Ekiyor at center and Deonte Brown at right guard. Head coach Nick Saban said Deonte Brown would likely be the first offensive lineman to come in if Alabama needed to replace any of its starters.
— Alabama’s first-team offensive line remained the same with Jonah Williams, Lester Cotton, Ross Pierschbacher, Alex Leatherwood and Jedrick Wills from left to right.
— Alabama worked out of the dime package with Trevon Diggs and Saivion Smith at cornerback while Deionte Thompson and Jared Mayden played as the safeties. Shyheim Carter was at Star, while Xavier McKinney dropped down to play money. Mack Wilson and Dylan Moses were the linebackers
— The second-team dime unit consisted of Patrick Surtain II and Josh Jobe at cornerback while Eddie Smith and Daniel Wright played the two safety positions. Kyriq McDonald was at Star with Mayden at Money. Markail Benton and Joshua McMillon were the linebackers.
— Damien Harris led the running backs and was followed by Najee Harris, Brian Robinson, Ronnie Clark, Jerome Ford and Josh Jacobs. On one drill, Najee Harris almost ran over a cameraman but stopped in time to avoid a collision.
— Quarterbacks Jalen Hurts and Tua Tagovailoa threw to receivers side by side during team drills. Both looked good and had several nice throws during deep-ball drills.
— Hurts led the quarterbacks during handoff drills to the running backs, giving the ball to Najee Harris. Tagovailoa was second in line and handed off to Damien Harris.
— Defensive lineman Stephon Wynn (ligament strain) was spotted again before practice wearing a black jersey. Offensive lineman Matt Womack (foot) was spotted rolling into the weight room on a scooter while wearing a tank top.
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Nugget on Kaho | BamaInsider.com
As you guys saw on the depth chart, true freshman Ale Kaho is right behind Dylan Moses at the WILL position. A source close to the program, tells me that Kaho is a straight badass and while he's still a little behind in terms of terminology, he's ready to play and will play sooner rather than later.
As you guys saw on the depth chart, true freshman Ale Kaho is right behind Dylan Moses at the WILL position. A source close to the program, tells me that Kaho is a straight badass and while he's still a little behind in terms of terminology, he's ready to play and will play sooner rather than later.
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Do these Louisville players strike you as clones of Petrino? You know, in the same sense we hear Alabama players talk about the program in the same terms Saban does?
With Petrino, I've yet to see someone question his talents as an offensive play caller. I've also yet to see Petrino demonstrate "self awareness" on how his actions affect those around him...his "place" as a head coach. It's evidence by the "interview at midnight," the "escape from ATL at midnight," and the infamous motorcycle wreck.
I don't see people questioning how good Pass can be. The same applies for his wide receivers and his offensive linemen. But, I see a lack of "self-awareness" with these guys as well. There's nothing in their comments that bother me--they're repeating the same mantra as their coach. The same coach I see as having a serious lack of awareness of what they face Saturday.
On another note: I've been one of a few that like the opener with Louisville because of what it means for the development of this years team. The feeling is compounded with the attitude these guys are taking into Orlando. It serves as a great teaching and experience moment and should do a lot for confidence.
With Petrino, I've yet to see someone question his talents as an offensive play caller. I've also yet to see Petrino demonstrate "self awareness" on how his actions affect those around him...his "place" as a head coach. It's evidence by the "interview at midnight," the "escape from ATL at midnight," and the infamous motorcycle wreck.
I don't see people questioning how good Pass can be. The same applies for his wide receivers and his offensive linemen. But, I see a lack of "self-awareness" with these guys as well. There's nothing in their comments that bother me--they're repeating the same mantra as their coach. The same coach I see as having a serious lack of awareness of what they face Saturday.
On another note: I've been one of a few that like the opener with Louisville because of what it means for the development of this years team. The feeling is compounded with the attitude these guys are taking into Orlando. It serves as a great teaching and experience moment and should do a lot for confidence.
He was also 11-13 overall in that period. He finished two games above .500 in SEC play for his career at Arkansas. He was fortunate he caught Auburn in a downswing early on.
I'll give him this. The '10 win over LSU was likely the best win of his career.
And he wasn't left much by Houston Nutt when the dust settled but a mess. He ran an entirely different scheme with a different skill set. Once he got the ball rolling and with his own recruits, here's what he accomplished at Arkansas:
1. 21-5 over a two year period
2. Only BCS Bowl in Arkansas's history
3. The only two losses in season 4 were to the two teams that played for the NC.
4. Ranked #3 going into the last game of the season in 2011 with a chance to play their way into the NC game
5. Ranked #5 in nation at the end of the 2011 season
6. Ranked #8 in BCS rankings at the end of the 2010 season
7. Turned Casey Dick into a serviceable QB (possibly the biggest accomplishment)
Before the Harley and the Blonde made history, they were not up and coming, they were arriving.
Good point, and I agree he had Arkansas right there before the incident, but the BCS bowl stat is a little misleading. Save for one appearance, Nick Saban is the only coach to lead Bama to a BCS bowl in Alabama's history.
RTR,
Tim
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Wednesday Practice Report (Louisville week)
Wednesday Practice Report (Louisville week) | BamaInsider.com
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama practiced indoors to escape the rain Wednesday as it continued its preparation for Saturday’s season-opener against Louisville. Players were dressed in full pads for the workout. Here are some notes from the media viewing period.
— Nick Saban spent Wednesday’s viewing period watching over the quarterbacks as they threw passes to receivers. The head coach usually spends his time with the secondary but might be taking a closer look at Jalen Hurts and Tua Tagovailoa before deciding on a starter for Saturday’s opener.
— Hurts continued to take the first rep followed by Tagovailoa. Both quarterbacks delivered nice deep balls on the day. There wasn’t much to separate them during the seven-minute period allotted to the media.
— Damien Harris led the running backs, followed by Najee Harris, Brian Robinson, Ronnie Clark, Jerome Ford and Josh Jacobs. Najee Harris, Robinson and Jacobs all took reps off at times but looked to be moving well when they were going through drills. We’ve seen this before from the unit, so it doesn’t come as a cause for alarm.
— Defensive lineman Stephon Wynn (ligament strain) was seen leaving the practice field in a black jersey at the beginning of the viewing period.
— Longtime Alabama practice referee Eddie Conyers was back at practice with a neck brace after getting knocked into by defensive lineman Raekwon Davis earlier this offseason. Conyers, 90, was moving well and in good spirits Wednesday. Alabama even made him a black jersey with 00 and his last name on the back.
— In case you are wondering, Alabama will wear CRIMSON against Louisville. We were told that during practice by an Alabama representative.
Wednesday Practice Report (Louisville week) | BamaInsider.com
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama practiced indoors to escape the rain Wednesday as it continued its preparation for Saturday’s season-opener against Louisville. Players were dressed in full pads for the workout. Here are some notes from the media viewing period.
— Nick Saban spent Wednesday’s viewing period watching over the quarterbacks as they threw passes to receivers. The head coach usually spends his time with the secondary but might be taking a closer look at Jalen Hurts and Tua Tagovailoa before deciding on a starter for Saturday’s opener.
— Hurts continued to take the first rep followed by Tagovailoa. Both quarterbacks delivered nice deep balls on the day. There wasn’t much to separate them during the seven-minute period allotted to the media.
— Damien Harris led the running backs, followed by Najee Harris, Brian Robinson, Ronnie Clark, Jerome Ford and Josh Jacobs. Najee Harris, Robinson and Jacobs all took reps off at times but looked to be moving well when they were going through drills. We’ve seen this before from the unit, so it doesn’t come as a cause for alarm.
— Defensive lineman Stephon Wynn (ligament strain) was seen leaving the practice field in a black jersey at the beginning of the viewing period.
— Longtime Alabama practice referee Eddie Conyers was back at practice with a neck brace after getting knocked into by defensive lineman Raekwon Davis earlier this offseason. Conyers, 90, was moving well and in good spirits Wednesday. Alabama even made him a black jersey with 00 and his last name on the back.
— In case you are wondering, Alabama will wear CRIMSON against Louisville. We were told that during practice by an Alabama representative.
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