Thought you guys might like to see the latest report from BamaMag.com: Complete report from Kirk McNair: http://alabama.theinsiders.com/2/26534.html
[...] Franchione said the Thursday game would not have an effect on Alabama preparation. The Sunday practice was the equivalent of a normal Tuesday practice. He said it might have a little more effect on the Golden Eagles since they had a Friday game last week and also have to travel. But, he said, "By this time in the season you've seen just about everything. They might have to do a little more work on the option." Which brings up all that Franchione has to say about the quarterback situation. "We'll play both of them," he said. Franchione is allowing reporters to attend practice, but not to comment on what they see insofar as quarterback preparation is concerned. Tyler Watts started the first nine games of the year but missed the last game. Andrew Zow took over in that contest and led Alabama to a 31-7 win over Auburn. He'll keep the identity of the starter secret until gametime. A reporter said his research indicated that Alabama, with 12 turnovers in 10 games, was second in the nation in that statistic and that the Tide was plus four on the year with 16 takeaways (five interceptions and 11 fumble recoveries) to 12 turnovers (four interceptions, eight lost fumbles). Franchione said that in his experience, most teams have to be plus in that statistic in order to have a winning record and that it is a point of emphasis with his teams. Alabama has had three games this year in which the Tide did not commit a turnover. "Our quarterbacks and running backs have done a good job in protecting the football," Franchione said Franchione urged fans who have tickets to the game but who might not be able to attend because of the Thursday game to get those tickets into the hands of those who would be able to attend. [...] ROLL TIDE ROLL!!! Rick To unsubscribe from this list just send an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a BLANK subject line and the single word "UNSUBSCRIBE" (without the quotes) in the body or visit http://www.RollTideFan.net
