Alabama A-Day Preview, Information, Weather Reports, And More

It’s finally here. Alabama A-Day is about to happen today and Alabama football fans will be able to get their college football fix before the summer lull until things can pick back up again. Here is hoping there are no injuries, major or otherwise.

Next: Alabama Football: 2015 A-Day Rosters

• Date: April 18, 2014
• Time: 2:00 PM CDT for kickoff. Doors open at noon.
• Location: Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa AL
• Local Weather at Kickoff: Cloudy and 74 degrees with humidity at 66%. Precipitation chances go up to 45% at 5 p.m.
• Stadium Capacity: 101,821
• Television Information: SEC Network +
• Radio Info: Crimson Tide Sports Network. Eli Gold as Play-by-Play announcer, Phil Savage as color analyst, and Chris Stewart as sideline reporter.
• Vegas Odds: No odds released but place your bet on Alabama winning
• Next up for Alabama fans: Five month of pure torture until the Wisconsin game

Apr 19, 2014; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Lane Kiffin prior to the A-day game at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports

Most fans know this but if you don’t, please listen. If you watch or are in attendance and don’t see the offense going all out like they did against Auburn, Texas A&M, Missouri or others, please don’t be alarmed. You won’t see much for this one. Everything will be vanilla and no complex packages will be put on display. Never put all of your cards on the table with five months for your opponents to prepare.

Remember, these guys have really only been back at real football practice for 14 times. There will be some rust. On top of that, you have to figure in all of the injuries and the fact that some younger guys will have to step up and play.

I know some will expect that we will come out of A-Day knowing who the quarterback for 2015 is going to be. There is a small possibility we may know who leads but we won’t be for sure. Remember last year? Blake Sims looked pretty bad during the spring and we all saw his turnaround for the season. Again, 14 practices. If anyone wants to know, you can ask Coach Nick Saban. I’m just kidding. If you have the chance to do that, don’t do it.

Apr 19, 2014; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive coordinator/secondary coach Kirby Smart prior to the A-Day game at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports

I want to see how the back field is on defense this season with Coach Kirby Smart making a move and the additions of Coach Mel Tucker and Coach Tosh Lupoi. The secondary was an area of concern for Tide fans for the past few seasons so hopefully, they have some of those kinks worked out.

I am looking to see the quarterbacks but I know there’s not much that we will be able to take away. How will the wide receivers do with the tall task of having to make up for the loss of Amari Cooper? We know Derrick Henry is a beast but I’m excited to see Kenyan Drake back out there. That’s one tough and resilient guy. I admire him for his attitude during his injury and his strong will to get back.

Just kick back and watch the game with no expectations. We aren’t coming out to play like the Tide against Notre Dame in Miami. It is a fun event to attend and spend some time with at least 50.000 of your closest friends. And that’s if it’s a bad turnout. If you are at home, kick back with your favorite snack and beverage and let’s watch Alabama beat Alabama. I’ll see myself out.

Let us know in the comments section what you are most looking forward to see whether it’s old friends on The Quad or something on the field.

Be sure to check back after the game. Bama Hammer will have a recap with what stats are made available, Coach Saban’s press conference as well as a photo gallery if any are made available from our partners.

Roll Tide!