Wednesday's practice report
By Tony Tsoukalas
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama worked indoors Wednesday for its seventh practice of spring camp. While practice was moved inside the Hank Crisp Indoor Facility, there were sunny skies outside as severe weather moved east of Tuscaloosa. Players were in full pads for the practice.
Here are a few notes from the media viewing period:
— Nothing new in terms of black jerseys. Running backs Bo Scarbrough (leg) and B.J. Emmons (foot) continued to work with the rest of the backs, while linebacker Shaun Dion Hamilton (ACL) and safety Jared Mayden (hip) participated in stretches by themselves.
— Alabama stuck with the same offensive line grouping in its first unit. Alex Leatherwood, who has been practicing with the third team, moved up to the second unit at right tackle. While Matt Womack seems to have that position, for now, Leatherwood, a five-star early enrollee could make a serious push.
— Brandon Kennedy was working with the second group at right guard, while Scott Lashley was the second-team left tackle.
— Scarbrough led the running backs and was followed in order by Damien Harris, B.J. Emmons, Josh Jacobs, Najee Harris and Brian Robinson. Najee Harris looks really strong in drills. He’ll be difficult to keep off the field if he continues like this.
— Alabama head coach Nick Saban was working very closely with the corners near the sidelines. A lot is said about how vocal and angry he gets during practice, but Wednesday the head coach seemed calm and collected.
— Former wide receiver Trevon Diggs is still working with the cornerbacks, and it’s evident he’s going through a learning process. Saban provided some hands-on guidance during a coverage drill.
— Senior Tony Brown was also vocal, explaining coverage duties to the sophomore as the two worked on defending a twins set of receivers.
— Brian Daboll continues to take an active role while working with the quarterbacks. The newly hired offensive coordinator is always moving around with the quarterbacks and appears to have gelled with the unit.
— When asked about Daboll before practice, quarterback Jalen Hurts said he was very involved and that the former Patriots tight ends coach has even scheduled FaceTime meetings with Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski for the players.
— Tight ends again worked on short passing drills where they had to quickly locate the ball. In this particular drill, they were thrown a ball between dummies.
— Notable attendees at practice were Alabama head coach Avery Johnson as well as former players Marlon Humphrey and Cam Robinson. Humphrey was wearing a Detroit Lions shirt, a team he met with earlier this offseason.
Practice Highlights
Jalen Hurts Interview
Ronnie Harrison Interview
Miller Forristall Interview
Ross Pierschbacher Interview
By Tony Tsoukalas
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama worked indoors Wednesday for its seventh practice of spring camp. While practice was moved inside the Hank Crisp Indoor Facility, there were sunny skies outside as severe weather moved east of Tuscaloosa. Players were in full pads for the practice.
Here are a few notes from the media viewing period:
— Nothing new in terms of black jerseys. Running backs Bo Scarbrough (leg) and B.J. Emmons (foot) continued to work with the rest of the backs, while linebacker Shaun Dion Hamilton (ACL) and safety Jared Mayden (hip) participated in stretches by themselves.
— Alabama stuck with the same offensive line grouping in its first unit. Alex Leatherwood, who has been practicing with the third team, moved up to the second unit at right tackle. While Matt Womack seems to have that position, for now, Leatherwood, a five-star early enrollee could make a serious push.
— Brandon Kennedy was working with the second group at right guard, while Scott Lashley was the second-team left tackle.
— Scarbrough led the running backs and was followed in order by Damien Harris, B.J. Emmons, Josh Jacobs, Najee Harris and Brian Robinson. Najee Harris looks really strong in drills. He’ll be difficult to keep off the field if he continues like this.
— Alabama head coach Nick Saban was working very closely with the corners near the sidelines. A lot is said about how vocal and angry he gets during practice, but Wednesday the head coach seemed calm and collected.
— Former wide receiver Trevon Diggs is still working with the cornerbacks, and it’s evident he’s going through a learning process. Saban provided some hands-on guidance during a coverage drill.
— Senior Tony Brown was also vocal, explaining coverage duties to the sophomore as the two worked on defending a twins set of receivers.
— Brian Daboll continues to take an active role while working with the quarterbacks. The newly hired offensive coordinator is always moving around with the quarterbacks and appears to have gelled with the unit.
— When asked about Daboll before practice, quarterback Jalen Hurts said he was very involved and that the former Patriots tight ends coach has even scheduled FaceTime meetings with Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski for the players.
— Tight ends again worked on short passing drills where they had to quickly locate the ball. In this particular drill, they were thrown a ball between dummies.
— Notable attendees at practice were Alabama head coach Avery Johnson as well as former players Marlon Humphrey and Cam Robinson. Humphrey was wearing a Detroit Lions shirt, a team he met with earlier this offseason.
Practice Highlights
Jalen Hurts Interview
Ronnie Harrison Interview
Miller Forristall Interview
Ross Pierschbacher Interview
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