Alabama Football Opens 2016 Training Camp
8/4/2016 4:43:00 PM | Football
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The University of Alabama football team opened its 2016 training camp on Thursday afternoon with a two-hour practice in helmets and shorts on the Thomas-Drew Practice Fields.
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Thursday began a series of 28 practices for the Crimson Tide as it prepares for the season-opening contest with No. 17 Southern California in the AdvoCare Classic at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The matchup between the Tide and Trojans is scheduled for 7 p.m. CT on ABC.
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Alabama returns 14 starters in 2016 to a squad that is the top-ranked team in the Amway Preseason Coaches Poll released earlier today. The Crimson Tide has put together at least 10 wins in eight consecutive seasons with four national championships (2009, 2011, 2012 and 2015) and four SEC titles (2009, 2012, 2014 and 2015).
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Camp opened at 2:30 p.m. CT with the entire squad taking part in drills during the two-hour practice. Head Coach Nick Saban then met with the media at the end of Thursday's practice. The Tide will follow today's session with 2:30 p.m. practices on Friday and Saturday before Sunday's annual Fan Day inside Bryant-Denny Stadium. The team's 2:30 p.m. practice on Sunday is open to the public with players and coaches available for autographs following practice at approximately 4:45 p.m. for 45 minutes.
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