TUSCALOOSA — Outside linebacker Brandon Fanney returned from his suspension this week and scrimmaged for the first time this spring on Friday.
“We put him on the 3s and he’s worked his way back up,” Saban said. “He did play a little bit today, both with the 3s, the 2s and a couple plays, some situations, with the first unit.
“I think you can tell he’s not quite in as good a shape as the rest of the guys, but you can also tell that he has a lot of experience and understands how to play his position and that he could be a contributor. But that’s only going to happen if he does what he’s supposed to do relative to how he represents the organization on and off the field. ... So if it’s important to him, I think he’ll be able to get it done.”
Injury update
Saban said the Tide got through the scrimmage in good health with the exception of Luther Davis, who sprained an ankle. “I don’t really think it’s serious, but we won’t know for a little while,” Saban said.
Other “men in black” withheld from the scrimmage were running backs Mark Ingram and Roy Upchurch, receiver Earl Alexander and senior guard Mike Johnson, who has been sidelined with an ankle injury.
The coach said Johnson’s absence could be hindering continuity on the young offensive line.
“We’ve got to be able to play with confidence and consistency in what we’re doing and I think having a more experienced player besides you probably enhances that,” Saban said. “I think continuity is probably most important in the offensive line, because of how they play together.”
Practice change
Saban said Alabama will practice on Tuesday and Thursday next week instead of Monday and Wednesday. It allows a bit more time for Easter and will allow for more of a recovery day Monday, he said.
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