Wednesday Insider Report

By Tony Tsoukalas

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama stayed outside for its 12th practice of preseason camp Wednesday afternoon. Players were dressed in full pads in hot, 88-degree weather and had coaches routinely spraying them with water in order to stay cool. Wednesday’s practice serves roughly as the halfway point in the preseason, as the Crimson Tide has 13 more practices until its opener against Florida State on Sept. 2.

Here are a few notes from the media viewing period:

— Running back Josh Jacobs (hamstring) was seen inside of Alabama’s athletic facility prior to practice. The sophomore was not dressed out and walking with a limp toward the weight room, but did appear to be in good spirits. Alabama head coach Nick Saban said he did not know how long Jacobs would be out with the injury. The 5-foot-10, 212-pound back was held out of Saturday’s scrimmage and was not present at any of the Tide’s three practices this week.