Nick Saban after Saturday's scrimmage
Saturday's practice report
By Tony Tsoukalas
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama practiced inside Bryant-Denny Stadium before its first practice of spring camp on Saturday. Players, of course dressed in full pads participated in drills under sunny 69-degree weather.
Here are a few notes from the brief media viewing session:
— We got a good look at quarterbacks throwing to receivers today. Jalen Hurts took turns throwing with Tua Tagovailoa with the main group of receivers, while Mac Jones was throwing with the second group.
— It’s somewhat unfair to judge on such a small sample size, but Tagovailoa threw the best ball by far during practice. In both deep and short routes he hit receivers in stride, every time with a tight spiral. He impressed me the most out of out of anyone on the field.
— Jalen Hurts and Mac Jones also threw nice balls. Hurts threw a beautiful deep ball to Robert Foster that the receiver misjudged and was unable to catch up with. Mac Jones also looked solid.
— The first-team offensive line remained the same heading into the scrimmage, with Jonah Williams, Ross Pierschbacher, Bradley Bozeman, Lester Cotton and Matt Womack lining up from left to right.
— The second-team offensive line was Scott Lashley, Dallas Warmack, J.C. Hassenauer, Brandon Kennedy and Alex Leatherwood.
— Calvin Ridley led the outside receivers and was followed by Robert Foster, Jerry Jeudy and T.J. Simmons.
— Cam Sims was first in line at slot, followed by Xavian Marks and Chadarius Townsend.
— Miller Forristall led the tight ends and was followed by Hale Hentges, Irv Smith, Ronnie Clark and Major Tennison
— The same four players — Shaun Dion Hamilton (ACL), Jared Mayden (hip), Bo Scarbrough (leg) and B.J. Emmons (foot) were in black jerseys.
Notes From Hendo
—Beautiful day at Bryant-Denny for the latest Alabama Practice.
—As Tony mentioned, Tua Tagovailoa had the best ball (in warm ups), but then heard that Hurts had a nice showing during the scrimmage even dropping a 60-yard bomb to Robert Foster. Tagovailoa did struggle with some timing issues and overthrew a few receivers, but he can spin that deep ball, the spiral on the football is perfect.
— Watched the receivers for a while today and Calvin Ridley clearly is on another level, he could be the best in the SEC this year. Clean cuts, A+ hands, digs into the turf to make cuts, just a perfect example of a receiver.
—Ronnie Clark looked nice at the H-back position and has really great athleticism. The last tight end in the group is Major Tennison and you can tell he’s green (young) and does not look very agile. Irv Smith is a good sized tight end, think he could be someone special.
—Co-Offensive Coordinator Mike Locksley has not been mentioned much, but he has done a great job coaching up this group, he is really a hands on coach. He provides some great instruction, witnessed more of that today.
—Tony Brown looked great in drills, so much athleticism, A+ footwork, turns head and really gets around quick. Same for Anthony Averett, but think Brown is more fluid.
Video Highlights From Today
Saturday's practice report
By Tony Tsoukalas
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama practiced inside Bryant-Denny Stadium before its first practice of spring camp on Saturday. Players, of course dressed in full pads participated in drills under sunny 69-degree weather.
Here are a few notes from the brief media viewing session:
— We got a good look at quarterbacks throwing to receivers today. Jalen Hurts took turns throwing with Tua Tagovailoa with the main group of receivers, while Mac Jones was throwing with the second group.
— It’s somewhat unfair to judge on such a small sample size, but Tagovailoa threw the best ball by far during practice. In both deep and short routes he hit receivers in stride, every time with a tight spiral. He impressed me the most out of out of anyone on the field.
— Jalen Hurts and Mac Jones also threw nice balls. Hurts threw a beautiful deep ball to Robert Foster that the receiver misjudged and was unable to catch up with. Mac Jones also looked solid.
— The first-team offensive line remained the same heading into the scrimmage, with Jonah Williams, Ross Pierschbacher, Bradley Bozeman, Lester Cotton and Matt Womack lining up from left to right.
— The second-team offensive line was Scott Lashley, Dallas Warmack, J.C. Hassenauer, Brandon Kennedy and Alex Leatherwood.
— Calvin Ridley led the outside receivers and was followed by Robert Foster, Jerry Jeudy and T.J. Simmons.
— Cam Sims was first in line at slot, followed by Xavian Marks and Chadarius Townsend.
— Miller Forristall led the tight ends and was followed by Hale Hentges, Irv Smith, Ronnie Clark and Major Tennison
— The same four players — Shaun Dion Hamilton (ACL), Jared Mayden (hip), Bo Scarbrough (leg) and B.J. Emmons (foot) were in black jerseys.
Notes From Hendo
—Beautiful day at Bryant-Denny for the latest Alabama Practice.
—As Tony mentioned, Tua Tagovailoa had the best ball (in warm ups), but then heard that Hurts had a nice showing during the scrimmage even dropping a 60-yard bomb to Robert Foster. Tagovailoa did struggle with some timing issues and overthrew a few receivers, but he can spin that deep ball, the spiral on the football is perfect.
— Watched the receivers for a while today and Calvin Ridley clearly is on another level, he could be the best in the SEC this year. Clean cuts, A+ hands, digs into the turf to make cuts, just a perfect example of a receiver.
—Ronnie Clark looked nice at the H-back position and has really great athleticism. The last tight end in the group is Major Tennison and you can tell he’s green (young) and does not look very agile. Irv Smith is a good sized tight end, think he could be someone special.
—Co-Offensive Coordinator Mike Locksley has not been mentioned much, but he has done a great job coaching up this group, he is really a hands on coach. He provides some great instruction, witnessed more of that today.
—Tony Brown looked great in drills, so much athleticism, A+ footwork, turns head and really gets around quick. Same for Anthony Averett, but think Brown is more fluid.
Video Highlights From Today
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