*** 2013 Fall Camp Thread ***

[Rush]

made my day

Amen, brother.

Amen...

 

[formersoldier71]

Here's the practice report from today.

Sophomore Cyrus Jones looks like a natural at cornerback. He was a wide receiver as a freshman but was moved to defense in the spring. He’s a player to watch going into the Aug. 31 season opener against Virginia Tech at Atlanta.

This sounds really encouraging. Wish we had someone here that could confirm/provide more details.

 

[bamacon]

This sounds really encouraging. Wish we had someone here that could confirm/provide more details.

This is why "athletes" are so important in recruiting. Versatility is vital in today's game. This is good to hear but don't expect a mistake free campaign when play starts. I think they'll be good but they will be learning on the job. I'm hopeful the pass rush will be able to provide them some more help this year.

 

[RTR91]

This sounds really encouraging. Wish we had someone here that could confirm/provide more details.

He was an "athlete" coming out of high school. He played corner and wide receiver. Here's video of him as a DB in the Under Armour All-American game.

And here's a video of Cyrus today at practice.

 

[JBama_in_PCOLA]

made my day

Me too. We don't need any corners to go down!

 

[twofbyc]

Amen, brother.

Amen...

http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2013/08/im_just_determined_to_make_it.html

You have to like the words of someone who IMO will be one of the leaders on D - having several seniors on D bodes well for the underclassmen, and even Fulton is impressed by the newcomers.

 

[RTR91]

From Saban's presser:

Saban- "I'm not disappointed with where this team is."
Ray Lewis and Herm Edwards have spoken to the team the last two nights.
No decision on Fanning staying at TE or not.

More from the presser:

http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2013/08/live_updates_nick_sabans_press.html

 

[AmeliaGayle]

I'm pulling for John Fulton, big time. He seems like a bright young man, and the light really seemed to come on during the aTm game before he was injured. Sky's the limit for him this year.

 

[crimsonaudio]

Saban- "I'm not disappointed with where this team is."

That's VERY encouraging.

 

[RTR91]

That's VERY encouraging.

No kidding. That is not what other fans want to hear, which means it's what we want to hear.

 

[AmeliaGayle]

No kidding. That is not what other fans want to hear, which means it's what we want to hear.

I hope we can take that at face value. I've always thought it was standard coach MO to praise groups that were struggling and needed encouragement and criticize teams that were doing well enough to risk getting cocky.

 

[GrayTide]

There is no question that Cyrus has the skill set, speed and athleticism necessary to play CB and who better to teach him than CNS. I think he will be a major contributor this season.

 

[RammerJammer91]

Great article on John. I got to meet him a few times over the last year or so through some mutual friends and he's a GREAT kid. Very humble. I'm pulling for him big time this season to have a breakout year.

 

[TrampLineman]

I mean, it’s Alabama. We’re all competitive.

I like that. Fulton has been pretty solid in the past so I would love nothing more than to see him shine his Senior year.

 

[Nolan]

There is no question that Cyrus has the skill set, speed and athleticism necessary to play CB and who better to teach him than CNS. I think he will be a major contributor this season.

It'll do wonders for our depth at CB.

Though a little raw in spots, our secondary (thinking about LC, too) is going to be incredibly athletic.

 

[JBama_in_PCOLA]

Y'all have me excited about Cyrus! I'm sure he's grown since we last saw him. Can't wait to see what he can do!

 

[DCETP]

Dude, if Henry bulks up much more he's going to become the fastest offensive tackle in the history of college football

Okay, I admit, I'm a little greedy . Henry is a beast no doubt, but look at the picture and compare him with #23 - is that Tenpenny? Some more bulk in the legs wouldn't hurt with Henry, IMO.

I'm partly thinking of injury - can a running back become less vulnerable to injuries in the knees, etc. by adding muscle in the legs?

Some of the RBs at today's practice.

Tyren Jones, Kamara, Tenpenny, Henry, and Hart

 

[DCETP]

Great to hear encouraging news about Cyrus, Fulton, and Belue. If the cornerback group gels early we could be in for a special season.

 

[NationalTitles18]

I've never been a crack addict (despite some recent discourteous allegations in that regard - see bold prediction thread :biggrin2: ) , but I feel like what I'd imagine a crack addict feels like while waiting on the next fix! ready for some football!!!

 

[JBama_in_PCOLA]

Tenpenny looks the part!