Spring Practice Thread (Interviews, Press Conferences, Practice Reports)

[bamaslammer]

Dang at the numerous injuries keeping big time players out of Spring practice....

I think sometimes it's just to prevent ware and tear on some of the veteran players. The young players need spring way more.

 

[CrimSonami]

Why is Tony Brown still facing some suspensions? I thought the National championship would be enough.

Because he was disrespectful, disruptive and displayed conduct detrimental to the team. At least he's manned up and taking his medicine. Others have flown the coop in like situations. I'm good with it.

RTR!!!

 

[BamaMoon]

Looking at the pics from Al.com and I thought BB looks like he might have added a little weight...maybe 10 lbs. or so.

 

[TideMan09]

I think sometimes it's just to prevent ware and tear on some of the veteran players. The young players need spring way more.

Exactly..The extra work & reps would only make those injured players better, but, they have already proven their worth on the field sorta speak & are proven commodities, they just need to get better over the spring, let the young guys fight it out in the spring & get ready healthy for fall Practice most importantly..

 

[JustNeedMe81]

I'm more intrigued about the wide receiver battles.

 

[Sabanizer]

If Foster comes back 100%, Ridley, Stewart, Howard and the guy below, plus a couple of others, I can't remember having this many blue chip receivers. It would seem that the quarterback who can most effectively get these guys the ball will win the job. All we need is a guy that can get them the ball, pretty simple!

 

[gtowntide]

It seems like Raheem Falkins has been injured his whole time at Bama. Did he play at all last year? It's going to be really hard for him to break in the starting rotation. I hope he can get back on track.

 

[Con]

If Foster comes back 100%, Ridley, Stewart, Howard and the guy below, plus a couple of others, I can't remember having this many blue chip receivers. It would seem that the quarterback who can most effectively get these guys the ball will win the job. All we need is a guy that can get them the ball, pretty simple!

We have to have good pass blockers too. This has got to make the new quarterback feel confident with all these receivers.

 

[CrimsonForce]

Bo looked noticeable slimmer to me. Maybe 15 lbs or so. Also looks like Burton Burns is going to be the special teams coach. That's an interesting move..

 

[TiderJack]

Bo looked noticeable slimmer to me. Maybe 15 lbs or so. Also looks like Burton Burns is going to be the special teams coach. That's an interesting move..

I have not seen any photos of Bo but Coach did say that Bo would be better in several areas with the reduced weight. I can not wait until I see Bo in real action.

 

[gtgilbert]

Rashaan Evans is participating with the ILB drills. It'll be interesting to see how that plays out. If he can pick up playing off the line and the pass drops, with his explosive burst he could be one heck of a Will.

 

[Cruiser]

VERY impressive workout numbers for the team. Four receivers under 4.43; Ronnie Harrison at 6'-3". 216 runs 4.56; juet to name a few.

http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2016/03/calvin_ridley_40_time_among_no.html#12

 

[BamaMoon]

I know this has been explained before and I just don't remember, but what's the thinking behind starting spring practice the Friday before spring break the way we've done it in recent years? There are basically 10 days in between the first and second practice.

I'm not questioning it, it seems to work for us, but just can't remember the reasoning.

 

[CrimsonForce]

I know this has been explained before and I just don't remember, but what's the thinking behind starting spring practice the Friday before spring break the way we've done it in recent years? There are basically 10 days in between the first and second practice.

I'm not questioning it, it seems to work for us, but just can't remember the reasoning.

Saban mentioned in his press conference that it helps to keep the players focused and doing the right things while they were on spring break. I took what he was saying to mean it helps the players keep focused on eating right, staying in shape and staying out of trouble while on spring break..

 

[JustNeedMe81]

QB:
BB2- Ran 4.87 bench pressed 295 pound, up 50 pounds from spring.

RB:
Damien Harris - Ran 4.40, Bench pressed 375 pounds, 495 pound squat and vertical jump 35 inch.
Bo Scarbough: Ran 4.60, 515 pound squat, broad jump ('10)

WRs:
Foster - Ran 4.34
Ridley - Ran 4.35
Marks- Ran 4.43
Simmons- Ran 4.56
Sims-4.59 and has 33 inch vertical jump
OJ Howard- 4.65 , 365 pound power clean, bench pressed 425 pounds, had 500 pound squat and posted 9;11' broad jump.

WE have lot of speed at all of the positions on both side of the ball. I'm very impressed. Foster ran 4.64 , not bad at all.

 

[JustNeedMe81]

Saban mentioned in his press conference that it helps to keep the players focused and doing the right things while they were on spring break. I took what he was saying to mean it helps the players keep focused on eating right, staying in shape and staying out of trouble while on spring break..

In a way, I think it's lot better than having to practice for a week before breaking for spring break and then coming back and starting over. I think first day was nothing, just focus on basic and then when they come back, they don't have to worry about starting over and getting the players to adjust again.

 

[CrimsonForce]

QB:
BB2- Ran 4.87 bench pressed 295 pound, up 50 pounds from spring.

RB:
Damien Harris - Ran 4.40, Bench pressed 375 pounds, 495 pound squat and vertical jump 35 inch.
Bo Scarbough: Ran 4.60, 515 pound squat, broad jump ('10)

WRs:
Foster - Ran 4.34
Ridley - Ran 4.35
Marks- Ran 4.43
Simmons- Ran 4.56
Sims-4.59 and has 33 inch vertical jump
OJ Howard- 4.65 , 365 pound power clean, bench pressed 425 pounds, had 500 pound squat and posted 9;11' broad jump.

WE have lot of speed at all of the positions on both side of the ball. I'm very impressed. Foster ran 4.64 , not bad at all.

Interesting numbers. I thought Bo would have a little faster 40 time..

 

[Tideflyer]

QB:
BB2- Ran 4.87 bench pressed 295 pound, up 50 pounds from spring.

RB:
Damien Harris - Ran 4.40, Bench pressed 375 pounds, 495 pound squat and vertical jump 35 inch.
Bo Scarbough: Ran 4.60, 515 pound squat, broad jump ('10)

WRs:
Foster - Ran 4.34
Ridley - Ran 4.35
Marks- Ran 4.43
Simmons- Ran 4.56
Sims-4.59 and has 33 inch vertical jump
OJ Howard- 4.65 , 365 pound power clean, bench pressed 425 pounds, had 500 pound squat and posted 9;11' broad jump.

WE have lot of speed at all of the positions on both side of the ball. I'm very impressed. Foster ran 4.64 , not bad at all.

We find a couple more guys that can play on the O and D lines, if Blake or somebody can get the ball to the outside and slot guys, we could be really hard to handle again this coming season.

 

[RTR91]

Look at Daron Payne's numbers:

Sophomore nose tackle Daron Payne posted some of the most impress overall numbers on the team. The 6-foot-2, 319-pound Payne ran a 4.93 40 while his 365-pound power clean, 500-pound bench press and 600-pound squat were all tied for the best on the team. Payne's 40 time would have been tied for the best at this year's NFL scouting combine among defensive linemen weighing 295 pounds or more.

Tony Brown and Anthony Averrett both ran 4.34 while Minkah ran a 4.43.

 

[Tideflyer]

I think it`s impossible to overemphasize Coach Scott Cochran`s contributions to the success of this program. The entire training staff, to certainly include the dieticians and nutrition staff, are really unsung heroes as well.