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re: Fall Practice Thread. "Practice?" "We Talkin' Bout Practice?"
Posted on 8/22/15 at 10:49 am to alabamabuckeye
Posted on 8/22/15 at 10:49 am to alabamabuckeye
I'm starting to hope one of the QBs tears it up and the other four suck just so we can have a starter named. 
But really, this defense is nasty. It'll be tough for anyone to grab those horns against it. If someone does...that tells us something about that guy.
But really, this defense is nasty. It'll be tough for anyone to grab those horns against it. If someone does...that tells us something about that guy.
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Posted on 8/22/15 at 11:17 am to AllBamaDoesIsWin
We will have a top 2 after today even if they are not named for the world to see. My guess the coaches have a top 2 already. I doubt we get QB stats today or names today as the coaches will want to "review" film. But I doubt going into today's scrimmage that NS and Lane are clueless as to the true pecking order.
Posted on 8/22/15 at 11:20 am to AllBamaDoesIsWin
Not that this is necessarily what you meant, but I think "grabbing the horns" is more about commanding the offense than just beating our defense in scrimmages.
None of the QBs really strike me as the type who has a real machismo so to speak. Morris strikes me as laid back, Coker is introverted, Blake is just too new, Bateman seems like a nice enough kid, but he's just sort lost in the clutter and doesn't strike me as having the knack for taking control of the situation (actually wish we'd just move him to WR...depth there could be worrisome) and Cornwell may turn out to be a great leader but something is going on there, and too many rumors to know exactly what.
None of them really seem like someone who the team is responding to like it has to the QBs in the past. It's probably what got Sims the job last year...he had such respect and chemistry with his players that it made up for his short comings as a QB.
None of the QBs really strike me as the type who has a real machismo so to speak. Morris strikes me as laid back, Coker is introverted, Blake is just too new, Bateman seems like a nice enough kid, but he's just sort lost in the clutter and doesn't strike me as having the knack for taking control of the situation (actually wish we'd just move him to WR...depth there could be worrisome) and Cornwell may turn out to be a great leader but something is going on there, and too many rumors to know exactly what.
None of them really seem like someone who the team is responding to like it has to the QBs in the past. It's probably what got Sims the job last year...he had such respect and chemistry with his players that it made up for his short comings as a QB.
Posted on 8/22/15 at 11:24 am to nb200016
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Not that this is necessarily what you meant, but I think "grabbing the horns" is more about commanding the offense than just beating our defense in scrimmages.
Right.
I agree, none of them seem to, right now, have that demanding personality that a team responds to. Which is why I think one of them will have to make a few "Man did you see what ____ did out there today?" plays to win the team.
Posted on 8/22/15 at 12:47 pm to ThaKaptin
Saban gave the green light for reporters to report what goes on at practice. They just can't report injuries.
Posted on 8/22/15 at 1:00 pm to Rizzy
Tony Brown now wears #7:
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Marq Burnett ?@Marq_Burnett 1m1 minute ago
Alabama CB Tony Brown is now wearing No. 7.
Probably so he can play special teams if Derrick Henry is out there.
Posted on 8/22/15 at 1:07 pm to Rizzy
I hope that we make it through the scrimmage without any serious injuries.
Posted on 8/22/15 at 1:15 pm to Cobrasize
LINK
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Alabama entered Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday for its second fall scrimmage. The Crimson Tide players geared up for the scrimmage in full pads on a sunny, 90-degree afternoon in Tuscaloosa. It was the team's 16th day of fall practice.
Here are several tidbits ahead of Alabama's second fall scrimmage on Saturday afternoon:
- Just as the media was walking onto the field, the Crimson Tide appeared to be lining up in its first-team offense. Under center was Alec Morris with what appeared to be the first group, while Jacob Coker (toe) appeared to be with the second unit.
- When reporters stepped onto the grass, it was Coker leading the position group through individual drills.
- For most of the one media viewing period, the quarterbacks threw to the wide receivers. Coker led one line, with Morris behind him, while David Cornwell headed the other, followed by Cooper Bateman and Blake Barnett.
- One receiver line was led by Robert Foster. Behind him was Calvin Ridley, Deionte Thompson and Derek Kief. Chris Black (ankle) led the other group, followed by ArDarius Stewart, Richard Mullaney, Cameron Sims (knee) and Daylon Charlot.
- Sophomore cornerback Tony Brown has changed from No. 2 to No. 7, presumably to be able to play on the same special teams units as junior running back Derrick Henry, who also wears No. 2.
- Alphonse Taylor appeared to be taking reps at right guard with the first-team offensive line. The rest of the unit -- Cameron Robinson, Ross Pierschbacher, Ryan Kelly and Dominick Jackson -- remained the same.
- The first two tight ends up with the first-team offense appeared to be O.J. Howard and Ty Flournoy-Smith.
- Reggie Ragland and Dillon Lee were the first two inside linebackers in the position group's individual drills.
*** What's next: Nick Saban will be up to speak to reporters in a press conference following the 1 p.m. CT scrimmage.
Posted on 8/22/15 at 1:27 pm to AllBamaDoesIsWin
apparently the two upperclassmen are 1a and 1b and both should see snaps vs wiscky similar to last years opener. NS values experience with his QB who needs to manage the game.
Posted on 8/22/15 at 1:47 pm to mrbroker
Holcombe picked off Coker
Minkah scored on a fumble by Harris
Minkah scored on a fumble by Harris
Posted on 8/22/15 at 1:48 pm to mrbroker
Don't know if any or all of these are 100% accurate, but some tweets about the scrimmage:
A lot more: LINK
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Roll Tide Roll! ?@capstonekid 4m4 minutes ago
Minkah Fitzpatrick with a scoop and score on a fumble by Damien Harris. Offense not looking good, but D is crazy good! @RyanCFowler
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Roll Tide Roll! ?@capstonekid 2m2 minutes ago
Stewart just bailed out Coker. Coker is not very accurate to say the least.
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Roll Tide Roll! ?@capstonekid 3m3 minutes ago
Coker nice throw to Stewart. Running game will be fine. have to find a solid QB. @RyanCFowler
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Roll Tide Roll! ?@capstonekid 2m2 minutes ago
Keith Holcombe with the INT on Coker @RyanCFowler
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Roll Tide Roll! ?@capstonekid 17s17 seconds ago
Stewart with 1 hand TD grab from Coker. Stewart is making Jake look good. Passes are terrible. @RyanCFowler
A lot more: LINK
Posted on 8/22/15 at 1:49 pm to AllBamaDoesIsWin
According to that guy:
Morris with 1s, Bateman with 2s, Barnett with 3s, Coker with 4s
For now
Morris with 1s, Bateman with 2s, Barnett with 3s, Coker with 4s
For now
Posted on 8/22/15 at 1:49 pm to AllBamaDoesIsWin
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Roll Tide Roll! ?@capstonekid 1m1 minute ago
Coker did go 4/4 for about 58 yards on that TD drive. @RyanCFowler
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Roll Tide Roll! ?@capstonekid 44s45 seconds ago
Coker 6/8 right now with 1 TD and 1 INT - numbers may be a little off @RyanCFowler
Posted on 8/22/15 at 1:51 pm to AllBamaDoesIsWin
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Roll Tide Roll! ?@capstonekid 22s22 seconds ago
Cornwell not even seeing the field.Good news, the QB's are stepping up. Barnett with 2's now @RyanCFowler
Posted on 8/22/15 at 1:53 pm to AllBamaDoesIsWin
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Roll Tide Roll! ?@capstonekid 12s13 seconds ago
Barnett with the 1's now. @RyanCFowler
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Roll Tide Roll! ?@capstonekid 4s4 seconds ago
Ragland is literally mauling the offensive players. #beast @RyanCFowler
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Roll Tide Roll! ?@capstonekid 48s48 seconds ago
Marlon Humphrey with 1 INT and 1 fumble recovery. D is stout! @RyanCFowler
This was from earlier:
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Roll Tide Roll! ?@capstonekid 22m22 minutes ago
Barnett threw a strike to Kief. Kief let it go through his hands for a Pick 6 by Marlon @marlon_humphrey @RyanCFowler
This post was edited on 8/22/15 at 1:55 pm
Posted on 8/22/15 at 1:56 pm to AllBamaDoesIsWin
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Roll Tide Roll! ?@capstonekid 9s10 seconds ago
Saban not happy with offense. He stopped scrimmage to chew backside! @RyanCFowler
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Roll Tide Roll! ?@capstonekid 31s31 seconds ago
Cornwell comes out with the 2's after Saban chews the O's tails. @RyanCFowler
This post was edited on 8/22/15 at 1:58 pm
Posted on 8/22/15 at 1:58 pm to AllBamaDoesIsWin
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Roll Tide Roll! ?@capstonekid 26s26 seconds ago
Womack is going to be a very good RT. Great battles with he and Jarran Reed. Womack holding his own @RyanCFowler
Posted on 8/22/15 at 1:59 pm to AllBamaDoesIsWin
Cornwell lives.
Posted on 8/22/15 at 2:01 pm to alabamabuckeye
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Roll Tide Roll! ?@capstonekid 38s39 seconds ago
WR corp looking better today. Bailing out some bad throws by the QB's. @RyanCFowler
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Roll Tide Roll! ?@capstonekid 10s11 seconds ago
Cornwell went 0/2 on his drive and Scott with a monster punt. @RyanCFowler
Posted on 8/22/15 at 2:04 pm to AllBamaDoesIsWin
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Roll Tide Roll! ?@capstonekid 2m2 minutes ago
So far Morris looks the most stable. Coker is being bailed out by great WR play. Cornwell..= no. @RyanCFowler
Let the Alex Morris hype train commence
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Roll Tide Roll! ?@capstonekid 1m1 minute ago
Cornwell just missed a wide open TD to Kief. Badly overthrown. Cornwell 0/2 on his 2nd drive. 0/4 for the day. @RyanCFowler
This post was edited on 8/22/15 at 2:05 pm
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