By Tony Tsoukalas
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama worked outside Tuesday for its second practice in preparation for Saturday’s Iron Bowl against Auburn. Players were dressed in full pads in 63-degree weather for the workout.
Here are some notes from the media viewing period:
— We didn’t see much change from Monday in terms of injuries. Linebackers Christian Miller (biceps), Terrell Lewis (elbow) and Mack Wilson (foot) were all absent from the viewing period. So was left guard Ross Pierschbacher (ankle).
— Defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick (hamstring) and was once again working with the rest of the corners and showed no signs of limitation.
— Kicker Andy Pappanastos, who is out with a “slight pull,” was seen sitting on the medical table in the training room as reporters were exiting practice.
— J.C. Hassenauer continues to take Pierschbacher’s spot at left guard on the first-team offensive line. That’s no surprise given he earned SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week after his first career start against Mercer over the weekend. While Alabama players are still hoping for a speedy recovery from Pierschbacher, they feel confident in Hassenauer to fill the void for the time being.
“He’s played really well,” left tackle Jonah Williams said. “Obviously it’s a tough situation, stepping into a role like that in a hostile environment like Mississippi State and he answered the bell. And that’s what we always talk about, next man up. And he did a great job, so I’m really proud of him.”
— Dylan Moses continues to work behind Rashaan Evans in the inside linebackers unit during individual drills. Alabama has not opened up practice for any of its team drills this week.
— Injured linebacker Shaun Dion Hamilton might be out for the year with a broken kneecap, but he seems to be in good spirits and is at every practice watching his fellow linebackers. Don’t be surprised for him to still take on a leadership role off the field despite his injury.
— During Monday’s viewing period we saw running back Josh Jacobs having his leg tended to by trainers. Tuesday he was just fine, going through drills without limitations.
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama worked outside Tuesday for its second practice in preparation for Saturday’s Iron Bowl against Auburn. Players were dressed in full pads in 63-degree weather for the workout.
Here are some notes from the media viewing period:
— We didn’t see much change from Monday in terms of injuries. Linebackers Christian Miller (biceps), Terrell Lewis (elbow) and Mack Wilson (foot) were all absent from the viewing period. So was left guard Ross Pierschbacher (ankle).
— Defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick (hamstring) and was once again working with the rest of the corners and showed no signs of limitation.
— Kicker Andy Pappanastos, who is out with a “slight pull,” was seen sitting on the medical table in the training room as reporters were exiting practice.
— J.C. Hassenauer continues to take Pierschbacher’s spot at left guard on the first-team offensive line. That’s no surprise given he earned SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week after his first career start against Mercer over the weekend. While Alabama players are still hoping for a speedy recovery from Pierschbacher, they feel confident in Hassenauer to fill the void for the time being.
“He’s played really well,” left tackle Jonah Williams said. “Obviously it’s a tough situation, stepping into a role like that in a hostile environment like Mississippi State and he answered the bell. And that’s what we always talk about, next man up. And he did a great job, so I’m really proud of him.”
— Dylan Moses continues to work behind Rashaan Evans in the inside linebackers unit during individual drills. Alabama has not opened up practice for any of its team drills this week.
— Injured linebacker Shaun Dion Hamilton might be out for the year with a broken kneecap, but he seems to be in good spirits and is at every practice watching his fellow linebackers. Don’t be surprised for him to still take on a leadership role off the field despite his injury.
— During Monday’s viewing period we saw running back Josh Jacobs having his leg tended to by trainers. Tuesday he was just fine, going through drills without limitations.
