Monday Insider Report on Alabama Crimson Tide football
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10 things we learned about Alabama after it rolled past Louisiana-Lafayette
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama worked outside Monday as players participated in their first practice in preparation for Saturday’s game against Arkansas. Players were dressed in shirts and shorts and practiced under sunny, 84-degree weather. Here are some notes from the media viewing period.
— During his Monday news conference, Alabama head coach Nick Saban said Jonah Williams sprained his ankle during Saturday’s 56-14 win over Louisiana-Lafayette. However, Saban said the starting left tackle should be able to return in time to play Arkansas.
“He probably will be I think the only guy that may not practice today, maybe he'll practice tomorrow but for sure probably by Wednesday.” Saban said.
— Williams was at practice in a regular white jersey but was not participating with the rest of the offensive linemen during drills. The junior had a brace on his right ankle.
— Alabama didn’t practice in a full offensive line set during the viewing period, but Matt Womack appeared to take Williams’ spot at left tackle. Womack stepped in for Jedrick Wills Jr. at right tackle Saturday when Wills took a shot to the groin.