Alabama Crimson Tide Returns to Practice at Barry University

The Alabama football team returned to the Barry University campus for its second practice while in the Miami area. The Crimson Tide trained for two hours in shells as they continue preparations for top-ranked Notre Dame.

“It has been great for us to get out in this weather,” senior tight end Michael Williams said. “Right now it is all about learning to adapt to this environment. Coach Saban is pushing us really hard and we are pushing ourselves so we have one more practice to get ready for the game.”

Alabama got its day started with another press conference, this time it was the defense that was put in front of the cameras. Defensive coordinator Kirby Smart was joined by defensive lineman Damion Square, defensive backs Robert Lester and Dee Milliner, and linebackers Nico Johnson and C.J. Mosley.

The Tide will meet the Irish in Miami Gardens, Fla., on Monday, Jan. 7, to determine the national champion. ESPN will carry the matchup with Brent Musburger and Kirk Herbstreit calling the action and Tom Rinaldi and Heather Cox reporting from the sideline. Crimson TIde Sports Network coverage will begin at 4:30 on Monday January 7th on 95.3 WFFN, 99.1 WDGM, and 790 AM WTSK.

Prior, the Crimson Tide Radio Network team and head coach Nick Saban will broadcast the BCS Bowl Preview Radio Show live from the Sparkle Ballroom in the Fontainebleau Hotel at Miami Beach on Saturday, Jan. 5. The event is open to the general public and the doors will open at 4:30 p.m. Seating is limited. The broadcast is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m on 95.3 FM.