Photos and Video from Alabama’s Monday Practice

Alabama soccer returned to observe following final Saturday’s victory at Texas. The Crimson Tide can be again on the observe fields on Tuesday, Sept. 13 at 3:30 p.m. CT because the group prepares for ULM. Alabama will host the Warhawks this Saturday, Sept. 17 at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. with the sport airing on SEC Community.

On Monday afternoon, operating again Jahmyr Gibbs was named to the weekly Paul Hornung Award Honor Roll for his efficiency towards Texas. The annual award is given to essentially the most versatile participant in main faculty soccer by the Louisville Sports activities Fee.

Within the opening of Monday’s press convention, Nick Saban shared his ideas in regards to the group’s efficiency towards Texas and searching ahead to the College of Louisiana – Monroe. 

“I believe there’s loads to study from this final recreation. I believe No. 1, it is not nearly taking part in exhausting. I believe our guys performed exhausting within the recreation. They persevered within the recreation in robust circumstances, they overcame adversity, they confirmed nice resiliency. Nevertheless it’s additionally about taking part in good, having good self-discipline to execute, concentrate on what’s in entrance of you and do your job. Not solely do your job, however do it essentially with the proper method.

“Whether or not it is hand placement for an offensive lineman, whether or not it is footwork for defensive backs, whether or not it is (operating???) your ft on contact once you’re tackling. All these items are mainly elementary issues that folks need to do day-after-day in observe in order that there aren’t unhealthy habits that present up within the recreation. And I believe that is a giant lesson for us to study.

We’re actually pleased with Will Reichard. Did an amazing job making the profitable kick but in addition his efficiency all day lengthy, whether or not it was kickoff, subject purpose, no matter, was fairly stellar. So we’re glad that he is SEC participant of the week.

ULM, Terry Bowden. This can be a nicely coached group. I believe they’re loads higher this yr than they had been a yr in the past. I see important enchancment on either side of the ball. They’ve little quarterback who’s athletic, could make performs, is an effective passer. They usually’re taking part in good elementary soccer on either side of the ball. We actually have respect for these guys.

I do not overlook issues, so I bear in mind when these guys beat us. I do know that our gamers will not keep in mind that as a result of historical past generally is just not that essential. They usually had been most likely solely, what would you say, 5-6 years outdated when that occurred. Nevertheless it sort of is what it’s.”

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