Florida Atlantic Owls

After practicing indoors all last week to simulate the conditions of the Georgia Dome, Alabama went back outside Monday for its first day of practice in preparation for Saturday's home opener against Florida Atlantic. Observations: - Senior linebacker Trey DePriest was back leading the inside linebackers through drills, alongside Reggie Ragland...

Blake Sims took every meaningful snap and helped lead Alabama to a season-opening win over West Virginia Saturday in Atlanta. Still, there are no guarantees yet for him on becoming the permanent starter.