The Crimson Tide practiced in full pads outdoors this afternoon in Tuscaloosa. It was a relatively mild afternoon by Tuscaloosa in August standards, and the Tide took advantage of the weather by busting it extra hard this afternoon.

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The Alabama football team worked outdoors on Wednesday afternoon. The Tide was in full pads as they look to close out the preseason.

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With all of its preseason scrimmages out of the way, the Alabama football team began its final week of pre-season practice on Tuesday. After back-to-back days off for the first time since fall camp began, the Tide worked in shells today.

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Well, we're less than two weeks out. That means it's time for the preseason BlogPoll.

The poll this year moves to SB Nation, and we're proud to be participating once again. The ballot doesn't start with any surprises. Alabama #1, Ohio State #2. We differ from the major polls in a few ways though, which we'll explain after the jump

The Alabama football team held its final scrimmage of the 2010 season on Saturday at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

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Former Bama guard Mikhail Torrence is battling for his life tonight in a Florida ICU. He collapsed during a workout this afternoon in Florida and is in critical condition.

Everyone here is rooting hard for a guy who was not only talented, but an exceptionally classy young man. Our thoughts are with him and his family this evening.

The Alabama football team worked inside the Hank Crisp Indoor Facility during Friday's practice. As anticipated the squad worked in shells, using today's practice as a game-simulation tune up for Saturday's scrimmage.

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The Alabama football team worked in full pads again on Thursday. The Tide is in final preparations for Saturday's final scrimmage of the fall.

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The Alabama football team practiced with its full roster for the first time on Wednesday. With classes starting, the Tide was able to expand and include all players for the full pads practice.

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The Alabama football team closed its fall camp on Tuesday afternoon. An afternoon thunderstorm sent the full pads practice into the Hank Crisp Indoor Facility.

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