The Alabama Crimson Tide will take on the Michigan Wolverines on January 1, 2020 in the Vrbo Citrus Bowl. All this week, BamaInsider.com will provide coverage from Orlando, Florida.
Tua Tagovailoa wins Bobby Bowden Award
ORLANDO, Fla. — Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was named the winner of the Bobby Bowden Award on Monday.
The Bobby Bowden award recognizes the Division I player who epitomizes a student-athlete from a faith perspective. He must conduct himself as an exemplary model in the classroom, on the field, on the campus and in the community. The award is named after former Florida State University head football coach Bobby Bowden.
Saturday Insider Report: Patrick Surtain II absent at practice
ORLANDO, Fla. — Alabama moved indoors Saturday as it held its third practice in Florida in preparation for next week’s Citrus Bowl against Michigan. The team was originally scheduled to practice at Celebration High School but relocated to the University of Central Florida’s indoor practice facility due to the threat of rain. Players were dressed in full pads for the workout.
— Cornerback Patrick Surtain II was absent from the media viewing period. According to reports, he has a family issue he’s attending to and is still expected to play in the Citrus Bowl.
— Injured linebacker Joshua McMillon (knee) was at practice wearing a black, no-contact jersey. He participated in stretches with the team but stood off to the side with fellow inured linebacker Dylan Moses (knee) during drills.
Friday Insider Report: Watch Alabama practice before Michigan
CELEBRATION, Fla. — Alabama held its second practice in warm, Orlando weather Friday. Players were dressed in full pads as they worked under cloudy, 76-degree weather in preparation for Wednesday’s Citrus Bowl matchup against Michigan. Here are some notes from the media viewing period.
— Linebacker Dylan Moses (knee) and defensive end LaBryan Ray (foot) won’t play in next week’s Citrus Bowl. However, the two were present at practice, walking the stadium steps at Celebration High School. Moses spent the entire viewing session walking the bleachers, while Ray moved to the stationary bike. Both players were dressed out but were wearing black jerseys.
— Trey Sanders (foot) was not present during practice. He had worked with the running backs during drills earlier this month but has not been seen during the last few viewing sessions.
— Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (hip) was also absent from the viewing period but did make the trip with the team.
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