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Observations, participation report from Alabama football’s 11th camp practice
Alabama football took the field Tuesday for its 11th practice of preseason camp. The Crimson Tide was back at its regular practice facility Tuesday, after holding scrimmage and Fan Day sessions at Bryant-Denny Stadium over the weekend and taking Monday off.
Reporters were allowed in for several periods during Tuesday’s practice. It was the second-to-last viewing window for media members during camp, as UA prepares to open the season against Western Kentucky on Aug. 31 in Tuscaloosa.
Defensive coaches and players will speak to reporters later on Tuesday. Before that, here’s what we saw during the viewing periods.
– Reporters were let into practice beginning with the sixth period.
– The temperature in Tuscaloosa had already climbed to 83 degrees during the observable periods.
– Players were once again dressed out in full pads.
– The playlist for Tuesday’s practice included Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean,” Kool & The Gang’s “Jungle Boogie” and Redbone’s “Come and Get Your Love.”
– Offensive linemen Tyler Booker and Jaeden Roberts looked to be fully participating in practice after being limited during the Fan Day session. Both were wearing white jerseys and going through drills with their teammates.
– The Crimson Tide running backs room seems to be dealing with several injuries. Jam Miller was participating in drills, but wearing a black jersey signifying him as a non-contact participant, along with Kevin Riley, while Richard Young also wore black but rode a stationary bike for the observable time.
– Running back Daniel Hill was not spotted during practice. He wasn’t participating on Sunday, with his left arm in a sling.
– Offensive lineman Olaus Alinen was wearing his regular uniform, but rode the stationary bike instead of participating in drills. He was joined by linebacker Jihaad Campbell, who had done the same during Fan Day, but joined the rest of his position group toward the end of the observation window.
– Cornerback Zabien Brown was still wearing a club on his left hand, but it did not seem to hamper his participation.
– Safety DeVonta Smith was not seen during the observable periods.
– Staffers for the NFL’s Tennessee Titans, Indianapolis Colts and Arizona Cardinals were seen in attendance at Tuesday’s practice.
– During the sixth period, Alabama’s outside linebackers worked on dropping back into coverage, led by position coach Christian Robinson.
– Defensive backs coach Maurice Linguist led the cornerbacks in drop-back drills during the seventh period.
– The observable time ended during the eighth period of practice.
SPANISH FORT, Ala. (WALA) – The YMCA of South Alabama held a Healthy Kids Day at Spanish Fort Town Center Park.
Saturday’s event featured games and demonstrations, along with interactive activities featuring police and fire vehicles.
“I think just seeing so many organizations come together that serve kids, and just seeing kids have fun,” said Gwen Summer, CEO of the YMCA of South Alabama.
Marissa Rennaker, director of development for the YMCA of South Alabama, said the event exposed children to new activities.
“I think it’s been seeing all the kids laugh and try different things that they probably haven’t tried before,” Rennaker said. “There was a big group doing pickleball and yoga. We had ballet earlier, so just getting them out and exposed to things, I think it’s been great.”
The event was designed to kick off a healthy, active summer.
The YMCA of South Alabama is located at 27080 Pollard Road in Daphne.
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Former Alabama star Will Anderson Jr. has reportedly signed a three-year, $150 million extension with the Houston Texans, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Anderson instantly solidified himself as one of the top defensive players in football throughout his rookie campaign in 2023. The star defensive end was named as the Rookie of the Year in 2023, as Anderson’s extension will officially keep him in Houston long-term, as well as make him the highest paid non-quarterback in NFL history.
Anderson recorded an impressive 12 sacks on the Texans’ defensive line in 2025, as the former Alabama star has made history following his head turning extension with Houston.
Anderson was nothing short of a superstar throughout his time at Alabama. Houston drafted the talented lineman with the third overall pick of the 2023 NFL draft, as Anderson was widely regarded as one of the top overall selections from his class.
The former Crimson Tide superstar has officially inked a massive extension with the Texans, as Anderson will undoubtedly continue playing a critical role on Houston’s defensive line over the coming seasons.
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Alabama head coach Rob Vaughn said that No. 4 Texas would be “hungry” against the No. 11Crimson Tide coming off its first series loss of the season to Texas A&M.
The Longhorns certainly were, as they pounced all over Vaughn’s team, striking out 17 Alabama batters en route to a 10-2 win.
“The story of the game was they just kind of kicked our tail in every phase tonight,” Vaughn said.
Alabama starter Tyler Fay had been elite over his past four starts, dating back to his complete-game no-hitter against Florida, allowing just six earned runs over the 26.0 innings pitched in those games. That changed instantly on Friday evening, as leadoff batter Aiden Robbins opened the game with a double and catcher Carson Tinney took him deep for a two-run blast moments later.
Texas added a third run in the first off an Ethan Mendoza RBI double, setting the tone for a dominant day. Alabama did not record a hit until the fourth inning as Longhorn ace Dylan Volantis tore through batters, striking out 12 over six innings.
Fay ended up going 5.1 innings, just the second time he did not make it through the sixth. The other, against Auburn, was only due to Vaughn wanting to keep his pitch count down in the wake of the no-hitter. He allowed season-highs of seven earned runs and 12 hits in the loss.
The Longhorns added a run each in the third and the fifth, before Alabama put the slightest amount of pressure on Texas in the top of the sixth. Bryce Fowler and Justin Lebron scored on the basepaths off an error and a wild pitch, respectively, to cut the Texas lead to three runs.
“You’ve got to find ways to score,” Vaughn said. “Those two guys just created two runs for us, and did a great job creating those runs and we crawl back in at 5-2, and it’s like, ‘Let’s go back to work…’ So thought we had that chance in those middle innings.”
The Longhorns effectively put the game to bed in the next frame, responding with three runs as Fay was relieved by Connor Lehman. Texas would add two more runs on the day, with the only silver lining coming in the fact that Alabama avoided a run-rule.
The Crimson Tide has now lost four straight SEC games after winning three consecutive series. Zane Adams takes the mound with the series on the line on Saturday, in a game that has been moved up to 12 p.m. CT due to anticipated rain in Austin.
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