Alabama football returned to practice Monday after defeating Arkansas last week 27-14. The team practiced in shorts and helmets enduring sunny, 82-degree weather conditions. It was UA’s first day of game preparation for Texas A&M. Yours truly of TDAM with all updates.
Notes from Monday’s practice
- Sophomore Cameron Robinson participated fully drills, after being somewhat limited last week. He was seen in his usual left tackle position during the viewing period.
- Senior Dillon Lee was working beside inside linebackers. He was with outside ‘backers’ last week.
- Wide receivers Deionte Thompson and Derek Kief both wore No. 11 jerseys, representing Texas A&M wide receiver Josh Reynolds. Reynolds is averaging 21.3 yards per catch this season with three touchdowns. He stands at 6-foot-4, 190 pounds.
- Running back Xavian Marks was with receivers, and wore jersey No. 3 to represent Texas A&M freshman wide out Christian Kirk. Kirk has 32 catches for 519 yards with four touchdown receptions. He is averaging 16.2 yards per catch.
- Alabama’s outside linebackers worked on footwork and generating a good push off the ball. Coach Tosh Lupoi constantly said “Push yourself. You got to push yourself if you want to be the best.”
- Outside linebackers Jamey Mosley and Christian Miller both were in scout-team jerseys. Mosley wore No. 15, representing the Aggies’ star pass rusher Myles Garrett. Miller wore No. 10 to represent Daeshon Hall.
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