Report: Alabama kicks off fall practice

Alabama linebacker Ryan Anderson (No. 22) taking outside 'backers' through position drills: Stephen M. Smith - Touchdown Alabama Magazine

All offseason activities are now over. Coach Nick Saban and the Alabama Crimson Tide took to Thomas-Drew Field on a sweltering Thursday afternoon, to begin its first practice session of the fall semester. Yours truly of Touchdown Alabama Magazine providing all observations from day one.

Due Up

• Coach Saban will address the media at 5:00 p.m. (CT) inside the Mal Moore facility.
• Practice will continue on Friday at 2:30 p.m. at Thomas-Drew Field.

Stephen M. Smith is a senior analyst and columnist for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @Smsmith_TDALMag.