A-Day Scrimmage gets game-day treatment after last year's record attendance

[T-Town BamaFan]

Just about a year ago, legions of football fans eager to glimpse the future of the Alabama Crimson Tide crammed Bryant-Denny Stadium to capacity.

Officials anticipated a maximum of 65,000 fans to show up for the annual spring scrimmage, but so many turned out for coach Nick Saban's first A-Day game that authorities were forced to close the gates as those inside filled every seat and outnumbered the 92,000 estimated attendance.

This year, those responsible for hosting the Alabama faithful pledge they won't be caught off-guard again.

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[DTYDE]

So I did a good job on that article? :biggrin:

 

[Crimson Surfer]

First Against First In A-Day Gamep.

The first team offense will go against the first team defense, a system that paradoxically is one Nick Saban does not prefer, but which he thinks is best from a coach’s standpoint. Alabama had its final practice Thursday before it goes on public display in the A-Day Game on Saturday.

The Crimson team, the first offense and second defense, will take on the White, first defense and second offense, in the A-Day Game beginning at 2 p.m. CDT Saturday at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama Coach Nick Saban said he would prefer to have the players choose up sides for the game, adding an element of fun for the players, but said a team has to have more depth than Bama does for that scenario.

 

[Crimson Surfer]

A-Day Information Regarding Admittance, Etc.

Alabama has its annual spring football game Saturday. The A-Day Game begins at 2 p.m. CDT at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Here is information regarding the game and events surrounding the game.

The University of Alabama does not charge for admission to the A-Day Football Game at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Fans should plan to arrive early as a large crowd is expected. Gates will open at Noon.

 

[Crimson Surfer]

RollTide.com: A-Day 2008

GOLDEN FLAKE A-DAY GAME
The University of Alabama football team and head coach Nick Saban wraps up spring practice with the 2008 Golden Flake A-Day Game at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The kickoff for the annual game is set for 2:05 p.m. (CDT). The game is being carried by the Crimson Tide Sports Network with Eli Gold (play-by-play), Kenny Stabler (analyst) and Barry Krauss (sidelines). The game is also being aired live by Comcast Sports Southeast with Chris Stewart (play-by-play), Tyler Watts (analyst) and Allison Williams (sidelines). Alabama opened spring practice on Thursday, March 13, and held 13 practices through Thursday, April 10, leading up to today's A-Day game. The Crimson Tide also held two scrimmages here in Bryant-Denny Stadium this spring (March 29 and April 5) in preparation for today's game. Alabama concludes spring football practice with a final workout on Monday, April 14, at 3:30 p.m. at the Thomas-Drew Practice Fields.

 

[Tidewater]

I was on the Quad today and they seemed to be treating it like a regular Game Day. Port-a-potties out the wazoo, tentage going up, Crimson Ride barriers set up.

 

[Crimson Surfer]

A-Day a chance for young guys to shine

University of Alabama center Antoine Caldwell doesn’t have to win a job at today’s A-Day game.

Neither does tackle Andre Smith. Or safety Rashad Johnson. Or, gulp, John Parker Wilson.

While those guys can just about enjoy the day, dueling only for steak or wieners, there is more on the line for less established Tide players.