Alabama's first day of practice is today and that's led to a deluge of articles from around the state (10 stories in one day is reasonable isn't it?):
Simpson Happy to See Offseason Come to an End (Birmingham News)
College Football Beat (Birmingham News)
Tide Ready Upon Reporting (Huntsville Times)
Alabama Notebook (Huntsville Times)
Simpson Speaks (Mobile Press-Register)
Status of WR Hall Remains Up in Air (Mobile Press-Register)
Tide Puts it All on the Line (Montgomery Advertiser)
105 Crimson Tide Football Players (including DJ Hall) Report to Fall Practice (Tuscaloosa News)
Wanted: Leadership from Tide's Seniors (Tuscaloosa News)
August Shapes Up as Pivotol Recruiting Month (Tuscaloosa News)
Here's a few stories from around the nation:
Alabama Eager to Defend Turf (Honolulu Advertiser)
Alabama ranked #23 in preseason poll (Kansas City Star)
So...there's a dozen stories to keep you entertained throughout the day. Later this afternoon I will post the latest installment of "What to Watch." Later in the week I will have previews of the Ole Miss and Tennessee games as well as a new interview posted.
I'm a bit swamped right now wrapping up work for the summer semester, but my classes are finished on Wednesday and then I can finally concentrate on what's really important....football.