Bozeman, Ridley, Fitzpatrick to represent Alabama at SEC Media Days
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Alabama will be represented by center Bradley Bozeman, wide receiver Calvin Ridley and safety Minkah Fitzpatrick next week during SEC Media Days, the conference announced Wednesday afternoon.
Alabama will participate on Day 3 of the annual media event held at the Hyatt Regency Birmingham - Wynfrey Hotel in Hoover, Ala., from July 10-13. Head coach Nick Saban will lead things off Wednesday morning, taking the podium at 9:05 a.m. The trio of Tide players will then be made available until 12:05 p.m.
Bozeman will be the Tide’s only senior representative at the event. The Roanoke, Ala. earned the starting job at center last fall and started all 15 games for the Crimson Tide on its way to a national championship appearance. Bozeman helped the Alabama’s offense lead the SEC in scoring offense with 38.8 points per game. His blocking helped clear the way for 11 100-yard rushing games and allowed the Tide to rush for 245 yards per game.
Ridley led Alabama with 72 receptions last season tallying 769 yards and seven touchdowns through the air. The performance helped him earn second-team All-SEC honors. The 6-foot-1, 190-pound receiver broke the single-season freshman record for receiving yards with 1,045 yards in 2015. As Alabama looks to add to its passing game this season, many predict Ridley to return to that level entering his junior year this season.
Fitzpatrick, a junior, will serve as one of the leaders on Alabama’s defense this season after earning unanimous All-American honors last year. The 6-foot-1, 201-pound defensive back led Alabama in interceptions with six last season, returning two for touchdowns. He also tallied 66 tackles and seven pass breakups.
Last year, Alabama was represented by seniors Jonathan Allen, Eddie Jackson and O.J. Howard. All three were selected in this year’s NFL Draft.
The BamaInsider.com staff will bring you coverage from the event throughout the event. Here is a breakdown of what to expect:
| Monday, 7/10 | Tuesday, 7/11 | Wednesday, 7/12 | Thursday, 7/13 |
|---|---|---|---|
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Arkansas - Bret Bielema | Media |
Florida - Jim McElwain |
Alabama - Nick Saban |
Auburn - Gus Malzahn |
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LSU - Ed Orgeron |
Georgia - Kirby Smart |
Kentucky - Mark Stoops |
Ole Miss - Hugh Freeze |
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Tennessee - Butch Jones |
Vanderbilt - Derek Mason |
Missouri - Barry Odom |
South Carolina - Will Muschamp |
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Mississippi State - Dan Mullen |
Texas A&M - Kevin Sumlin |
PARTICIPANTS BY SCHOOL
Monday
Arkansas: Austin Allen, Sr., QB; Frank Ragnow, Sr., OL; Kevin Richardson II, Sr., DB
LSU: D.J. Chark, Sr., WR; Derrius Guice, Jr., RB; Christian LaCouture, Sr., DE
Tennessee: Emmanuel Moseley, Sr., DB; Jashon Robertson, Sr., OL; Kendal Vickers, Sr., DL
Tuesday
Georgia: Nick Chubb, Sr., RB; Sony Michel, Sr., RB; Roquan Smith, Jr., LB
Vanderbilt: Oren Burks, Sr., LB; Kyle Shurmur, Jr., QB; Ralph Webb, Sr., RB
Mississippi State: Donald Gray, Sr., WR; Dez Harris, Sr., LB; Martinas Rankin, Sr., OL
Florida: Duke Dawson, Sr., DB; Marcell Harris, Sr., DB; Martez Ivey, Jr., OL
Wednesday
Alabama: Bradley Bozeman, Sr., OL; Minkah Fitzpatrick, Jr., DB; Calvin Ridley, Jr., WR
Missouri: Eric Beisel, Sr., LB; Drew Lock, Jr., QB; J’Mon Moore, Sr., WR
Texas A&M: Christian Kirk, Jr., WR; Koda Martin, Jr., OL; Armani Watts, Sr., DB
Kentucky: Mike Edwards, Jr., S; Stephen Johnson, Sr., QB; Courtney Love, Sr., LB
Thursday
South Carolina: Jake Bentley, So., QB; Hayden Hurst, Jr., TE; Deebo Samuel, Jr., WR
Ole Miss: Javon Patterson, Jr., OL; Shea Patterson, So., QB; Breeland Speaks, Jr., DT
Auburn: Daniel Carlson, Sr., K; Tray Matthews, Sr., DB; Braden Smith, Sr., OL