Crimson Notes 12/27/10

Due to high winds and wind chill values in the low 30s, the Alabama Crimson Tide practiced indoors on Monday afternoon. ‘Bama utilized the Nicholson Fieldhouse on the campus of the University of Central Florida.

The Crimson Tide practiced for two hours in full pads as preparations continue for the 2011 Capital One Bowl against the Michigan State Spartans.

Alabama will return to the practice field on Tuesday and the session is expected to be held outdoors at Dr. Phillips High School in Orlando.



UA Players get Shopping Spree at Best Buy   (<< Click to Read)

“NCAA rules allow bowl committees to arrange for gifts valued at up to $500 per player. Commonly referred as swag (an acronym for stuff we all get), the gifts from most bowls are predetermined: watches, hats, sunglasses, etc. The Capital One Bowl, however, will turn Alabama and Michigan State players loose at an
Orlando-area Best Buy location, each with a gift card worth $420, for a two-hour shopping spree.”