‘Bama Practice Report, Thursday Bowl Festivities

As the 2011 Capital One Bowl draws closer, the Alabama Crimson Tide returned to the practice field at Dr. Phillips High School on Wednesday.

'Bama practiced for nearly two hours in shells (helmets, shoulder pads and shorts) and will have a similar practice session on Thursday.

Since the game falls on Saturday, the Crimson Tide practice routine has been (and will continue to be) similar to a “regular season” game-week schedule.

On Thursday afternoon, (after practice), Nick Saban and various players will participate in the Capital One Bowl Pep Rally (5 p.m. EST) to be held at Pointe Orlando.

Saban and select players will be joined by the Million Dollar Band and the ‘Bama cheerleading squad.

Nick Saban’s radio show will be held at the Renaissance Orlando Resort later in the evening (Thursday) and will be open to the general public.