Yeldon graces SI cover, minor ailments hamper Tide

'Bama running back T.J. Yeldon has received the honor of being featured on a regional cover of Sports Illustrated.

The issue, which previews the 2013 college football season, is one of six regional covers available this week. Yeldon is the fifth consecutive Alabama running back to grace the cover of the popular magazine.

T.J. Yeldon featured on the cover of this week’s Sports Illustrated CFB preview issue. pic.twitter.com/gzT4QknoMG
— Alex Scarborough (@AlexS_ESPN) August 14, 2013

Alabama continues to battle various health issues as preseason camp continues. The Crimson Tide "appeared" to be on the "good side" in terms of the injury bug, but the second week of practice has displayed a rash of minor issues. Especially after Saturday's scrimmage...

Alabama practice report: Tide battling bumps and bruises as it begins final two-a-day http://t.co/KejHxhoKpD
— Andrew Gribble (@Andrew_Gribble) August 14, 2013

The story was covered in the above tweet/link, but visual evidence is always an extra bonus. Based on the picture below, it appears the protection on Alvin Kamara's (26) right knee is more of the “sleeve” variety rather than a cumbersome brace.

Freshman RB Alvin Kamara didn't participate in drills. Kamara had his right knee wrapped. #Alabama pic.twitter.com/f3K4QvVzG3
— Marquavius Burnett (@Marq_Burnett) August 14, 2013
 

Today will mark the final day of two-a-day practice sessions for the Crimson Tide. Alabama will enter the final segment of preseason camp next week, before beginning "game week" prep for the Virginia Tech Hokies.