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Posted on 9/4/13 at 4:30 am to
Posted by labamafan
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Posted on 9/4/13 at 4:30 am to
You would think, but I didn't see him step up at all. Just once I wanted to see some sort of fire and meanness.I like an OL that plays like they're pissed off.
Posted by JombieZombie
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Posted on 9/4/13 at 4:56 am to
It may take a few games for them to he comfortable in a leadership role; however, we'll see a different line come the 14th.
Posted by sarc
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Posted on 9/4/13 at 10:43 am to
@Andrew_Gribble: Saban says RB Kenyan Drake, CB Geno Smith are back in good standing. Need to prove they're better than who played in their place Saturday.
Posted by alabamabuckeye
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Posted on 9/4/13 at 10:45 am to
Posted by Funky Tide 8
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Posted on 9/4/13 at 10:56 am to
I only saw Fluker do that one time last year, and that was in the SECCG. Not saying he wasnt a leader, but its not like the players are mic'd up. You dont know exactly whats being said out there.

Were you saying that after we gave up 5 sacks against WKU last year?
This post was edited on 9/4/13 at 10:57 am
Posted by alabamabuckeye
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Posted on 9/4/13 at 1:18 pm to
With Drake out of the doghouse, anyone think he will retake his spot as #2 RB? Or will Fowler be there since he is back practicing with the RBs?
Posted by sarc
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Posted on 9/4/13 at 1:23 pm to
Good question. I think Drake will be #2 eventually but not sure if he will be by the A&M game
Posted by T Rey WI
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Posted on 9/4/13 at 2:02 pm to
Just my opinion but part of the reason Drake only played mop-up last year was due to pass pro issues. If those are not fixed, he will not be on the field to protect AJ.

Fowler I think is getting more time at HB since the young guys were lacking in pass pro and Saban know he needs AJ upright. Fowler was great at pass pro last year before he got hurt doing it.
Posted by labamafan
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Posted on 9/4/13 at 2:59 pm to
LSU game as well. Like I said I like seeing an OL with a nasty streak, I just don't see it yet but that could be just because of a lack of confidence but leadership and experience could help that come around. I'm not calling for several losses but it would b nice not to have this issue goin into what is the second most difficult team on the schedule.
Posted by Funky Tide 8
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Posted on 9/4/13 at 3:01 pm to
quote:

LSU game as well. Like I said I like seeing an OL with a nasty streak, I just don't see it yet but that could be just because of a lack of confidence but leadership and experience could help that come around.


Both of those games were very close games that came down to the wire.

The Va. Tech game was never in question. Not once.
This post was edited on 9/4/13 at 3:02 pm
Posted by AllBamaDoesIsWin
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Posted on 9/4/13 at 3:04 pm to
Literally. The very first time we touched the ball we scored.
Posted by alabamabuckeye
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Posted on 9/4/13 at 4:01 pm to
@Andrew_Gribble: As promised, WR Kenny Bell was back at practice.
Posted by Funky Tide 8
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Posted on 9/4/13 at 4:02 pm to
Posted by ChadKeystoneLight
Birmingham
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Posted on 9/4/13 at 5:27 pm to
But Fanning missing?
Posted by Tide or Die87
Huntsville, AL
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Posted on 9/4/13 at 5:36 pm to
You must didn't see Henry pass protection he looked lost as hell.
Posted by Funky Tide 8
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Posted on 9/4/13 at 5:51 pm to
I don't think Fanning was ever missing...?

Its just a rumor at this point. I did watch the short practice video from today and I didnt see him out there.
This post was edited on 9/4/13 at 6:01 pm
Posted by chattabama
12essee
Member since Jun 2012
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Posted on 9/4/13 at 6:09 pm to
247 has confirmed that Lamichael Fanning was absent from practice today.
Posted by alabamabuckeye
Member since Jun 2010
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Posted on 9/4/13 at 6:10 pm to
Ugh
Posted by AllBamaDoesIsWin
Member since Dec 2011
26725 posts
Posted on 9/4/13 at 6:31 pm to
What we saw

He's back.

Kenny Bell was out there with the wide receivers again Wednesday afternoon after taking a "personal day" Tuesday. It appeared to be business as usual during the brief media viewing period.

-- Cornerback John Fulton did not have any kind of wrapping on his right wrist after doing interviews Tuesday with a small brace. He said he took a shot early in the Virginia Tech game, but wasn't anything major.

-- Jalston Fowler was working with the running backs after sharing time previously with the tight ends.

What's next

The scout team players and jerseys will be back Thursday as the Tide begin the full game-plan installation for Texas A&M. Coach Nick Saban said they don't like to add any more than two extra days to any game week.

It's a matter of burning the players out and keeping a regular routine despite the extra time available. The first three days of the week was dedicated to correcting mistakes from Saturday's 35-10 win over Virginia Tech.
Posted by Tide or Die87
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Posted on 9/4/13 at 6:50 pm to
Whats the rumor on Fanning?
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