'Bama Practice, Florida Citrus Sports “Day for Kids”

The Alabama Crimson Tide football team practiced this afternoon for the first time since arriving in Orlando on Christmas Day.

With temperatures holding in the 40s, the Crimson Tide held a two-hour practice session at Dr. Phillips High School in Orlando.

Prior to the afternoon practice, the team spent the morning at DisneyQuest. Alabama joined Michigan State and Champs Sports Bowl participants North Carolina State and West Virginia for the Florida Citrus Sports “Day for Kids” function.

The gathering welcomed more than 300 financially, emotionally and physically challenged children who were grouped with players from each team who served as guide companions for the event.

Alabama will return to the practice field on Monday as preparations continue for the 2011 Capital One Bowl.