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Practice report: Alabama gears up for first scrimmage; veteran linebacker absent

Alabama LB Jamey Mosley (No. 16) in pass rush stance during 2017 season: Cedric Mason - Touchdown Alabama Magazine

After hearing from NBA great Kobe Bryant on Thursday, Alabama head coach Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide returned to practice Friday for its final session of the week before its first live action scrimmage at Bryant-Denny Stadium.  Players worked in humid, 96-degree weather conditions for its seventh practice, despite missing a veteran presence on the field. 

Listed below are notes, as the focus was on linebackers and secondary

Stephen M. Smith is the managing editor and senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine.  You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.

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Stephen Smith is a 2015 graduate of the University of Alabama. He is a senior writer and reporter for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. He has covered Alabama football for 10+ years and his knowledge and coverage of the Crimson Tide's program have made him among the most respected journalist in his field. Smith has been featured on ESPN and several other marquee outlets as an analyst.

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