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Posted on 8/5/19 at 7:42 pm to Tide or Die87
Posted on 8/5/19 at 7:42 pm to Tide or Die87
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Why the hell is he fielding punts???
Maybe the coaches think he's good at it? Maybe he was just catching them while the punters were practicing?
This post was edited on 8/5/19 at 8:24 pm
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Posted on 8/5/19 at 7:44 pm to Che Boludo
LINK ]Fall Camp Instant Analysis: Monday By Travis Reier
Tidbit:
OLINE - same as it was on Saturday with the 1's (Pierce Quick is being impressive especially physically)
Injuries - Ray, Forristall, still not on field.
Justin Eboigbe - looking great
Afano, Wynn,and Barmore mentioned as as Mathis
Sunseri drills OL's Terrell Lewis and Allen both looking 100% as far as cutting and moving
Confirms Diggs leg was wearing the leg sleeve
Turnage, looking good (spoke of wingspan)
Star very interesting - Surtain, Diggs and Carter could all start with JAD jumping in as 4th guy
on to questions:
Mentioned former LSU defensive line coach Pete Jenkins being at practice then mentions Mike Stoops and Major Applewhite with the team. (Analysts)
Q's
Secondary could be very special, 5th guy
PK's JB should take another step, but Will should be a real threat to take this over
Oline will probabaly shake out after scrimmages start.
Landon Dickerson, if he had been in for the Spring, he would have been much further along
Eddie Smith (S) looks good, in a great position right now. He and Daniel Wright (they are probably like 4th at S)
Shavers and Moody - Shavers is battling for position in the 5-7 grouping)Moody behind Moses and McMillon
Sanders looking good for taking the 3rd and in some cases 2nd back
Najee looks great and so does BRod.
Ben Davis question is occasionally working with the 2's (as noted Saturday)
DJ Dale came back and is just where he was after Spring
Tua's Ankle - seems to have no ill effects from last year's injury
Paul Tyson - seems to have a made an effort on getting the ball out (has a long motion)
Dline depth is looking much better
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Since 2008, BamaOnLine.com's Instant Analysis has been a staple of Crimson Tide football coverage. That won't change in 2019, as we'll continue to provide Alabama fans with insight and interaction fresh from Tuscaloosa via Facebook Live.
As for items we touched on during the latest edition of IA, they included:
* Why should you believe Terrell Lewis is back to full go?
* Summer enrollee defensive linemen working to get up to speed. -Sopsher, Young,
* Are both the punting and placekicking jobs within the reach of Will Reichard?
* Tons of interaction in the Q&A segment!
Tidbit:
OLINE - same as it was on Saturday with the 1's (Pierce Quick is being impressive especially physically)
Injuries - Ray, Forristall, still not on field.
Justin Eboigbe - looking great
Afano, Wynn,and Barmore mentioned as as Mathis
Sunseri drills OL's Terrell Lewis and Allen both looking 100% as far as cutting and moving
Confirms Diggs leg was wearing the leg sleeve
Turnage, looking good (spoke of wingspan)
Star very interesting - Surtain, Diggs and Carter could all start with JAD jumping in as 4th guy
on to questions:
Mentioned former LSU defensive line coach Pete Jenkins being at practice then mentions Mike Stoops and Major Applewhite with the team. (Analysts)
Q's
Secondary could be very special, 5th guy
PK's JB should take another step, but Will should be a real threat to take this over
Oline will probabaly shake out after scrimmages start.
Landon Dickerson, if he had been in for the Spring, he would have been much further along
Eddie Smith (S) looks good, in a great position right now. He and Daniel Wright (they are probably like 4th at S)
Shavers and Moody - Shavers is battling for position in the 5-7 grouping)Moody behind Moses and McMillon
Sanders looking good for taking the 3rd and in some cases 2nd back
Najee looks great and so does BRod.
Ben Davis question is occasionally working with the 2's (as noted Saturday)
DJ Dale came back and is just where he was after Spring
Tua's Ankle - seems to have no ill effects from last year's injury
Paul Tyson - seems to have a made an effort on getting the ball out (has a long motion)
Dline depth is looking much better
Posted on 8/5/19 at 7:46 pm to RollTide66
1st one up Posted on 8/5/19 at 7:50 pm to RollTide66
Alabama Crimson Tide Football practice during fall camp, watch Raekwon Davis and Landon Dickerson 11:07 Alabama Football
Published on Aug 5, 2019
Published on Aug 5, 2019
Posted on 8/5/19 at 7:57 pm to RollTide66
Great job breaking that down for everyone 66. I believe it's time you get a raise 
Also, I thought Quick would end up being,at best, a player in his redshirt junior year or redshirt senior season. Looks like I was wrong
Also, I thought Quick would end up being,at best, a player in his redshirt junior year or redshirt senior season. Looks like I was wrong
Posted on 8/5/19 at 8:01 pm to TidalSurge1
Good or not its dumb. Last person we need injured.
Posted on 8/5/19 at 8:21 pm to Tide or Die87
LINK ]WATCH: Tide works out in shells on Monday (BamaOnLine)
Justin Eboigbe
Justin Eboigbe
This post was edited on 8/5/19 at 8:31 pm
Posted on 8/5/19 at 8:23 pm to Cobrasize
I will settle for free parking....
Posted on 8/5/19 at 8:32 pm to RollTide66
Mark J. Rebilas - USA TODAY Sports LINK ]Alabama LB Joshua McMillon has one responsibility this season By Stephen M. Smith
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It looked, felt and had the essence of a young Nick Saban when Pete Golding took the podium inside the Mal Moore facility for his interview last week. He’s had a burning desire to learn under Saban for a while, and the steps he took on the journey prepared him for the moment.
Whether it was at Tusculum College, Delta State, Southeastern Louisiana, Southern Mississippi or University of Texas-San Antonio, the 35-year-old believes in positively affecting the people around him. He made it clear at the media portion of the Open Practice/Fan Day that he is about developing players and coaching the Crimson Tide’s defense back to “winning football.”
A native of Hammond, La., Golding’s lone concern is Alabama football.
In the same way he impacted players on his various coaching jobs, the first-year primary defensive coordinator has one job for one of the Tide’s returning seniors.
Joshua McMillon, a native of Memphis, Tenn., is an engineering student.
He is in his fifth year at the program and the former four-star knows the entire system at inside linebacker.
Upon speaking with Dylan Moses, Alabama’s defensive captain, at Southeastern Conference Media Days, he said McMillon “taught him the process.”
Despite being lapped early in his career by guys that had more athletic gifts, the Tide needs McMillon to secure the weakside ‘backer spot – opposite Moses.
The 6-foot-3, 237-pounder does not have to do anything special.
In fact, all he has to do is follow Golding’s blueprint.
“I think Josh is a very intelligent kid,” Golding said. “Football comes easy to him. My biggest message to Josh is having the ability to affect the other 10 guys around him.”
For McMillon, the main factors are getting players lined up, having the calls correct, and executing the necessary plays. If he can show that he is slightly above the average, serviceable player, the Tide will be in great shape.
A strong comparison for McMillon would be former linebacker, Trey DePriest.
He played under Saban from 2011-14, enrolling as a five-star from Ohio. Even with his rating and him totaling 236 career tackles – 18.0 for loss – DePriest had a hard time affecting players on a consistent note.
He was solid throughout his tenure; however, it felt as though he could have given a little more effort. Saban had the “player-by-committee” idea at SEC Media Days in terms of the individual playing next to Moses, but Golding wants this to be McMillon’s time.
He’s been second in position drills in fall camp.
McMillon had 14 tackles last season.
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Posted on 8/5/19 at 8:44 pm to RollTide66
Jason Getz USA Today Sports
LINK ]Which Defensive Upperclassmen Need to Impress During Fall Camp By Patrick Dowd
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Fall camp is officially underway for the crimson tide, which means we are inching ever so closer to the return of meaningful football in our lives. It’s an important time for the incoming freshman to get their toes wet in the process and also for the new coaches to build on their roles from spring practice.
But with a lot of the attention going towards guys like quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, defensive tackle Raekwon Davis or even youngsters like rising freshmen Tre Sanders or Emil Ekiyor, it’s very easy to forget about the other sophomores and upperclassmen who may be on their last chance to give a good impression.
These are players who have either patiently waited for an opportunity or who need to finally play to their potential so they can carve out roles on the team before it’s too late.
If there’s one thing everybody knows it’s that at nearly every position on the roster there is competition and some players more than others will need to really impress during camp.
Here are a couple of players who need to have big fall camps on the defensive side of the ball:
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Joshua McMillon
The redshirt senior finally seems to be getting his crack at being the second starting middle linebacker for Alabama this season. Over his first three seasons in Tuscaloosa, McMillon’s playing time has been scarce. He has only appeared in 18 total games for the crimson tide, but he did see action in 10 games in 2018. Even though he came in as the no. 6 inside linebacker and the 171st overall player all the way back in 2015, it can’t cover up the inexperience he has in big games at Alabama. Which makes his work in the early part of the season that much more important.
However, McMillon is coming off of a big spring game where he excited the crowd with an impressive pick-six in the early portions of the game. At the moment he has separated himself from the other backers, but he should still strive to dominate and solidify his role in the heart of the defense.
Jared Mayden
Another senior who has patiently waited his turn throughout years of NFL players in the secondary, Jared Mayden needs to take advantage of this opportunity. Recently is feels as if Alabama always has a lot of depth in the secondary and Mayden was a big part of that depth in 2018 and in the team’s dime package. The 205 lb safety made appearances in every game and was integral to slowing down Georgia’s passing game in the SEC Championship.
With Deionte Thompson being a member of the Arizona Cardinals, Nick Saban and the rest of the staff will look to Mayden to step up into the role. But he will not do so without facing some competition. Redshirt sophomore Daniel Wright has also been in the mix to start at safety. Although Mayden seems to be favored at the moment, a lot can happen between now and the start of the season.
Trevon Diggs
We all know what Trevon Diggs can do when he’s on the football field. In a shortened 2018 season, he was able to garner a ton of praise from coaches and NFL scouts. Yet the only reason he needs to be able to put up an impressive fall camp is to show that he is back healthy. Sure starters have returned after having injury-shortened seasons in the past and have walked right back into their roles. But like I said before, Alabama’s secondary is loaded with talent. One guy, in particular, could be a dark horse to start this season and that man is Josh Jobe.
Jobe was one of the most impressive players in the spring has he made big leaps in his man coverage and set the tone physically during A-Day. Although Diggs and Jobe worked at somewhat different spots in the secondary, if Diggs shows to have lost a step from his injury it would not be surprising at all to see a player like Jobe get called upon.
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Posted on 8/5/19 at 8:56 pm to RollTide66
Alabama Crimson Tide | BamaInsider.com @bamainsider First look at Landon Dickerson
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“We like the fact that he’s played a lot of good football against a lot of good football teams,” Saban said Saturday. “He’s got a lot of experience. He’s big, he’s a strong guy. He will have a physical presence on the offensive line for us in terms of his toughness. I think it’s too early to tell exactly where he can be the best fit for us, relative to the other players that we have. We want to coach all the offensive linemen that we have to try to get the best five out there. He certainly is a guy that’s competing for one of those spots.”
Posted on 8/5/19 at 9:10 pm to RollTide66
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Fall camp Insider report No. 3 Discussion in 'Talk of Champions' started by Tony_Tsoukalas, Today at 3:18 PM.
[quote] TUSCALOOSA, Ala., — After a day off Sunday, Alabama returned to the field Monday for its third practice of fall camp. Players wore shoulder pads for the first time and worked under partly cloudy 87-degree weather. Here are some notes from the media viewing period.
— Tight end Miller Forristall (foot), defensive end LaBryan Ray (ankle), and defensive back Nigel Knot were missing for a third straight practice. Nick Saban commented on the statuses of all three players during his Saturday news conference.
“We do have a couple players that will be out for, not an extended period of time, but Miller Forristall had a foot injury, which slowed him down a little bit for the summer. He will likely be back in a few days,” Nick Saban said. “LaBryan Ray had an ankle injury also in the summer, and he will probably be back in a week or so. Nigel Knott has some medical issues that we’re trying to work through, and it’s a little bit undetermined as to when he’ll be able to get out on the field and go to work.”
— There were no players wearing a black, no-contact jersey during the viewing period. Running back Najee Harris, receiver Xavier Williams, offensive lineman Darrian Dalcourt and defensive backs Jalyn Armour-Davis and Scooby Carter all wore black jerseys during Saturday’s practice.
Rest is premium coverage material - a lot of was covered in Instant Analysis above (Travis Reier's stuff) plus the other posts.
Tony_Tsoukalas, Today at 3:18 PM Last edited: Today at 4:04 PM
Fall camp Insider report No. 3 Discussion in 'Talk of Champions' started by Tony_Tsoukalas, Today at 3:18 PM.
[quote] TUSCALOOSA, Ala., — After a day off Sunday, Alabama returned to the field Monday for its third practice of fall camp. Players wore shoulder pads for the first time and worked under partly cloudy 87-degree weather. Here are some notes from the media viewing period.
— Tight end Miller Forristall (foot), defensive end LaBryan Ray (ankle), and defensive back Nigel Knot were missing for a third straight practice. Nick Saban commented on the statuses of all three players during his Saturday news conference.
“We do have a couple players that will be out for, not an extended period of time, but Miller Forristall had a foot injury, which slowed him down a little bit for the summer. He will likely be back in a few days,” Nick Saban said. “LaBryan Ray had an ankle injury also in the summer, and he will probably be back in a week or so. Nigel Knott has some medical issues that we’re trying to work through, and it’s a little bit undetermined as to when he’ll be able to get out on the field and go to work.”
— There were no players wearing a black, no-contact jersey during the viewing period. Running back Najee Harris, receiver Xavier Williams, offensive lineman Darrian Dalcourt and defensive backs Jalyn Armour-Davis and Scooby Carter all wore black jerseys during Saturday’s practice.
Rest is premium coverage material - a lot of was covered in Instant Analysis above (Travis Reier's stuff) plus the other posts.
Tony_Tsoukalas, Today at 3:18 PM Last edited: Today at 4:04 PM
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Posted on 8/5/19 at 9:30 pm to RollTide66
LINK ]Henderson:
The video also covers the OLine
and at 7:00ish OLB's (including some coverage of Ben Davis
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Alabama Crimson Tide practice observations 9:40quote:.
I wanted to provide some observations from Alabama’s third practice of the season. I was able to watch the defensive line as well as the offensive line today, something I have not been able to do over the first two practices. For starters, as you can see from the video highlights below, Raekwon Davis really looks to be pushing it and I truly feel this is because one: he knows it’s a money year for him and two: defensive line coach Brian Baker has already made an impact with the defensive line.
Remember, Saban just said that the new assistant coaches have done a good job at building relationships with the players, and I think this is a prime example of that. Freshman DJ Dale continues to impress and he actually looks like one of the most in-shape linemen out of the entire group. Great things planned for Dale and he’s repping right next to Davis which speaks volumes to me.
I don’t know how much Tevita Musika will play this year, but he’s working hard and has worked hard every time I’ve seen him. He strikes me as a don’t say much and work type of guy, I respect that. Phidarian Mathis is working his tail off and I think he’ll play a ton this season. He might not start, but who cares, it’s about depth in the trenches
The video also covers the OLine
and at 7:00ish OLB's (including some coverage of Ben Davis
Premium subscribers continue reading here
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Posted on 8/6/19 at 3:00 am to RollTide66
Marvin Gentry - USA TODAY Sports
LINK ]Tua Tagovailoa has “drastically improved” in making UA’s offense more prolific
By Stephen M. Smith Posted on August 5, 2019
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After producing the best statistics of the Nick Saban era in 2018, is it even possible for Alabama’s offense to be more lethal this season?
Tua Tagovailoa is about to take a bet on himself and the coach who spent much time recruiting him will be by his side. A returning junior, the native Hawaiian is regarded by Alabama fans, college football fans and media pundits as one of the sports’ most gifted passers.
Trent Dilfer saw it at the Elite 11 and Saban has witnessed it in two years.
He followed up his “2nd and 26” performance from the 2018 College Football Playoff National Championship Game (2017 season) with a record-setting sophomore year.
The former five-star accounted for 3,966 passing yards, 43 touchdown passes and 48 total scores in 15 games.
Tagovailoa was a Heisman finalist and a consensus All-American, but like all first-year starting quarterbacks, elite defenses gave him fits late in the season. Four of his six interception came versus Georgia (Southeastern Conference title game) and Clemson (CFP national title game).
While he commanded the No. 3 scoring offense (45.6 ppg), No. 6 total offense (522 ypg) and top-ranked pass efficiency offense (197.34) in the nation, offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian still seems something Tagovailoa can improve on.
As the one that got Tagovailoa fully committed to signing with the Tide for the 2017 recruiting class, prior to leaving for the Atlanta Falcons (NFL), Sarkisian told reporters during the media portion of the Open Practice/Fan Day “the more you do well, the harder you are to defend.”
As great as Tagovailoa is with anticipating throws, there were times where he guessed and did not see the entire field.
In evaluating both quarterback and offensive talent, Sark wants to increase the pressure on defense by having Tagovailoa execute full progression reads.
“We are trying to add to an offense that was very prolific a year ago and how can we be more prolific and stay ahead of defense,” Sarkisian said.
When it comes to Tagovailoa keeping his foot on the neck of defensive minds, Sarkisian said he’s bought into the idea.
“He’s worked extremely hard and he’s shown drastic improvements,” Sarkisian said of Tagovailoa adjusting to full progression reads. “The receivers see it as well.”
Sarkisian would recap a fond memory of Tagovailoa as a high school sophomore, whipping the football against the wind in Hawaii.
The inquisitive coach admired his accuracy for a long time, but after watching him through two years of college, he has seen Tagovailoa’s instincts grow.
“He has a natural feel for passing the football and the passing game,” Sarkisian continued on Tagovailoa. “Just on that note, those two things really stood out to me. His ability to stay accurate regardless of the elements, his quick release and then the instincts that he plays the position with.”
Tagovailoa is not trying to have the pain from losing the CFP title game happen again, and one of his trusted receivers is seeing the leadership role he has taken. In speaking with Henry Ruggs over the weekend, the junior said the elite trigger man “does not allow anyone to settle.”
“He is always calling us and he makes sure we come in to do extra work and get our timing down,” Ruggs said of Tagovailoa. “He never lets us get complacent.”
He is keeping the receivers hungry and Sarkisian is keeping him hungry.
Tagovailoa is ready to finish the job with a championship this season.
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Posted on 8/6/19 at 3:08 am to RollTide66
LINK ]Alabama football announces season 2 of “Bama Cuts” By Justin Smith
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Alabama football is bringing back their barbershop talk show, “Bama Cuts”, for season two and some huge visitors have been announced.
“Bama Cuts” takes place in Alabama’s barbershop, which is located in the Tide’s player facility. The show has hosted several former and current Alabama players, along with the Tide’s head coach, Nick Saban, in the past. This season is headlined by Stephen A. Smith, Rickey Smiley and Inky Johnson.
Smith is one of the most well-known sport’s personalities in the world as he hosts popular ESPN sport’s show, “First Take”, and his very own radio show, “The Stephen A. Smith Show.” There is no secret Smith has been pro-Alabama in the past and admires the job Nick Saban has done at Alabama. Smith was in Tuscaloosa on Sunday to talk to Alabama football coaches and players as they work through fall camp.
Bama Cuts preview - starts Wednesday
This post was edited on 8/6/19 at 3:09 am
Posted on 8/6/19 at 4:52 am to TidalSurge1
Dang Justin Eboigbe has gotten big
Posted on 8/6/19 at 7:22 am to RollTide66
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I don’t know how much Tevita Musika will play this year, but he’s working hard and has worked hard every time I’ve seen him. He strikes me as a don’t say much and work type of guy, I respect that. Phidarian Mathis is working his tail off and I think he’ll play a ton this season. He might not start, but who cares, it’s about depth in the trenches
This right here is the reason Clemson has beaten us two out of the last three years. Their D-Line depth was tremendous and that allowed them to rotate in fresh players throughout the entire game.
We, on the other hand, trotted out a DE with one leg in the national title game and expected him to play 75% of the snaps.
I'm hoping we have finally restocked the D-Line "cabinet" with all of these young guys.
It would also be nice if more of our players stuck around for their Senior seasons, but I can't blame them for getting paid.
ETA: Just look at this group of underclassmen:
5-star Antonio Alfano
4-star Christian Barmore
4-star DJ Dale
4-star Justin Eboigbe
4-star Braylen Ingraham
4-star Phidarian Mathis
4-star Ishmael Sopsher
4-star Stephon Wynn Jr.
4-star Byron Young
This post was edited on 8/6/19 at 7:28 am
Posted on 8/6/19 at 9:23 am to RollTide66
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A strong comparison for McMillon would be former linebacker, Trey DePriest.
Posted on 8/6/19 at 9:32 am to TheDrake
Agreed, I’m as fast as Trey was.
Posted on 8/6/19 at 9:55 am to TideSaint
I completely agree with you about using an injured DL against Clemson but I don't think it was all about a lack of depth. At some point, you have to give guys with little experience a chance to step up in big situations. Our coaches have been reluctant to rotate in as many guys as they could. You can't tell me we didn't have anyone on the bench that could have played that DE spot against Clemson. Playing that DE spot is not rocket science.
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