HZT Crimson Tide Daily Wrap Plus Practice Report 11-6-2013
By Chris Hale
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- ESPN’s All-Access remained ongoing as practice got started. The cameras focused on Saban, of course, and Tom Rinaldi watched on.
- CB Bradley Sylve was a full participant. He still has a bit of a limp, but he looks to be in good position to play Saturday. Same with CB Deion Belue (toe).
- DL Dakota Ball was back on the practice field for the first time in more than a month. Ball missed most of August after an appendectomy and had been recently sidelined with a broken foot. The redshirt freshman has yet to play a down for Alabama. Ball wore a non-contact jersey.
- RB Jalston Fowler wore a normal jersey and appears to be good to go for Saturday.
- Freshman RB Alvin Kamara was not spotted.
- DE LaMichael Fanning’s suspension remains ongoing.
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- AJ McCarron up for awards recognizing play on and off the field.
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