Tuesday, August 5 Practice Updates
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Thanks. You know, it occurs to me that if I lived in one of those apartments in the background of these photos, I'd probably spend a lot of time out on the balcony with binoculars.
@_DCReeves A lot about physicality today in first full day of pads. DBs working on press, WRs working on not getting rerouted
"Strength and conditioning coach Scott Cochran lurked around the RB group as it went through individual drills Tuesdays as the players carried a football high and tight in each arm. Cochran tried to punch the footballs out of their grasp when they weren't looking."
This cracked me up 'cause I'm visualizing him sneaking up and trying to punch the football loose and yelling 'YEA YEA YEA YEAH!!!!!!'
This cracked me up 'cause I'm visualizing him sneaking up and trying to punch the football loose and yelling 'YEA YEA YEA YEAH!!!!!!'
Man Trey looks a little pudgy in that picture. I don't see how he is going to take over the role of CJ. I just don't think he can cover ground like CJ could and play in the nickel and dime packages as effectively.
I had the same kind of thought. I am glad they are putting so much emphasis on ball security. As we all know that has certainly been a problem the last few years.
Photos can play tricks. Remember last year when "Eddie Lacy is fat"! Trey's bulkier than CJ but he does all right. Ragland is the kid I'm fired up about. That guy is all over the field.
I've noticed a full bottle of Coca Cola on the podium at all press conferences: Coach Saban's as well as the two Coordinators. Last year, I saw Coach bring in a bottle of water or one was already on the podium for him. At one press conference this year he had a styrofoam cup of coffee. No one seems to be drinking from that bottle.
Has something changed since last year with Coke sponsoring football?
Has something changed since last year with Coke sponsoring football?
Trey played LB in the nickel last year also so we're ok there, but I don't think the plan is for him to be like CJ. Trey was mike and CJ was will. TD will likely stay at will and it looks like Lee is in the mix for nickel will. TD did come off the field in dime, so we'll have to see if he slides over to that spot or if someone like Lee ends up being that guy.
Al A Bama....nothing has changed with Coke this year with Alabama football. Coke holds the exclusive pouring rights within BDS until May '18 ( from May '08) They are also a major advertiser with Crimson Tide Sports Marketing so therefore the Coke bottle on the podium. You will see CNS drinking from a water bottle occasionally, or one on the podium, which is Dasani water - which is also a coke product. Red Diamond coffee/ tea/ cocoa has the exclusive pouring rights within BDS for coffee but who knows what brand is in CNS' styrofoam cup.....I have seen other brands by personal preferences in different offices.
We shouldn't compare CJ to DePriest. It's a little unfair to expect everyone to be that good. What we do have this year (imo) is more quality players at MLB that are ready to play. I think Foster and Ragland are going to make big impacts this season (literally and figuratively).
Saban's presser started later than planned yesterday. The link to the video is below, as is the al.com post with the updates.
Video
Presser updates
Video
Presser updates
I agree I have been hearing Hamilton is looking very good in the middle as well.
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