“It’s just been great to have him back out there,” Alabama offensive coordinator Nick Sheridan said Friday. “Everything he’s been through, the perseverance, the grit, the toughness. The kid loves football. He’s had a big smile on his face. His presence has uplifted everybody around him. We’re just thankful he’s back out there with us.”

TAMPA, Fla.–– Alabama football held its first practice in Tampa for the ReliaQuest Bowl against Michigan. The Crimson Tide practiced on the campus of Berkeley Preparatory School on Friday morning. The media was allowed a few minutes of practice viewing as No.