re: ***Official Practice Thread***

Like it's been for the past two weeks, sun and warm temperatures greeted the Tide on the practice field. The outdoor practice was conducted in 93-degree heat with the heat index climbing close to 99.

What we saw

-- Starting tight end Brian Vogler didn't have a cast on his left hand. It was spotted during Monday's practice, but Vogler only wore gloves Tuesday.

-- The outside linebackers worked on "scoop and score" drills with coach Lance Thompson.

-- On the defensive line, freshman Jonathan Allen continued to work behind Jeoffrey Pagen at defensive end. The injured Dalvin Tomlinson was the backup in that position. Dee Liner, another freshman is behind Allen.

-- Redshirt freshman Ryan Anderson has a hard cast on his left pinkie finger. He was still running through the full drills.

-- Strength and conditioning coach Scott Cochran made his rounds with inspirational thoughts. "Oh yeah, that's what I'm talking about," was the message to the defensive line.

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