Five things we learned from Alabama's second scrimmage

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama battled the elements Saturday during its second scrimmage of preseason camp at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Players first sustained stifling 90-degree weather before a severe downpour saw the scrimmage delayed for 22 minutes due to lightning. Nevertheless, the Crimson Tide carried on, completing its 15th day of camp exactly two weeks from its opener against Florida State on Sept. 2.

“We stayed out there in the rain and got some lightning and had to go in,” Alabama head coach Nick Saban said. “But it was 22 (minutes), so I was saying 'That's just like halftime, so let's see how we go out play in the second half.' I actually thought the energy was a little better. A lot of good things that are encouraging today.”

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While media was not allowed to view the scrimmage, Saban held a news conference afterward, providing several answers surrounding the state of the team.

Here are five things we learned on Saturday: