Redshirt sophomore Cody Pickett will also compete in the spring. Pickett should be able to take a hit. His father is a former rodeo champion. First of all, they're playing football this spring at 'Bama, which is a good sign. While the NCAA buzzards are circling, Dennis Franchione is trying to focus his squad.
Kids are resilient.
Programs aren't, especially if they're in NCAA trouble. That's an issue for another day. Franchione, in his pre-spring press conference, said one of his biggest duties was getting the players to understand his practice routine. All the jobs are open which is a given with the departure of nine starters from a 3-8 team. Hopefully by this time next year, we will get a lot more done.