Practice resumes for Tide, Geno Smith suspended

How much can happen in 72 hours? Just ask Nick Saban…

Alabama scrimmaged for the second and final time of the preseason Saturday afternoon, and since that evaluation, health and disciplinary measures have made for a rather turbulent E ticket ride.

Defensive back Geno Smith, who was arrested early Sunday morning and charged with DUI, did attend Tuesday's practice session. Per beat writer Andrew Gribble, and the noted blog Roll 'Bama Roll, Smith spent a respectable portion of the afternoon as a spectator.

During his post-practice media obligation, Nick Saban announced that Smith has been suspended for the contest against Virginia Tech.

CB Geno Smith was on the practice field but wasn't working with first- or second-team units. More coming in practice report.
— Andrew Gribble (@Andrew_Gribble) August 20, 2013

Smith demoted...

So Geno Smith was at practice but didnt go through normal CB drills. He hung with walkons and watched Jarrick Williams play @ the Star. Ouch
— Roll Bama Roll (@rollbamaroll) August 20, 2013

In respect to injury news, Amari Cooper returned to practice for the first time in a week. Cooper, who suffered a strained foot presumably in Alabama’s initial scrimmage of preseason camp, spent last week in a black non-contact jersey working with the training staff.

Nose guard Brandon Ivory, who suffered a twisted/sprained knee during the Tide’s most recent scrimmage, was dressed for full contact but did adorn a brace on his left knee. Ivory is No. 99 in the image below.

DL Brandon Ivory watches drills w/ a brace on his left knee. Ivory twisted his knee in Saturday's scrimmage. #Alabama pic.twitter.com/skB9ewfrqM
— Marquavius Burnett (@Marq_Burnett) August 20, 2013

In terms of additional disciplinary matters, linebacker Trey DePriest was back on the practice field this afternoon after serving a short suspension for violation of team rules.

In respect to the full practice overview...

Alabama practice report: Geno Smith, Trey DePriest with team as Tide returns from 2-day break http://t.co/8rLidtoITV
— Andrew Gribble (@Andrew_Gribble) August 20, 2013

During the latter portion of the week Alabama will begin game prep for the contest against Virginia Tech.