TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The University of Alabama football team returned to the Thomas-Drew Practice Fields Monday afternoon following its first scrimmage of the spring slate. The Crimson Tide spent the two hour workout in full pads.

The session was the ninth of 14 spring practices for the Tide, leading up to the annual A-Day Game. The scrimmage, which is scheduled for Saturday, April 16 at 2 p.m. CT at Bryant Denny-Stadium, is open to the public and will be streamed live on SEC Network+.

The Integration of Alabama Football: A Celebration of John Mitchell and Wilbur Jackson, will take place on The University of Alabama campus in conjunction with the Golden Flake A-Day Game on Saturday, April 16. Mitchell and Jackson will be recognized at Saturday's TIDE PRIDE luncheon before making their way to Bryant-Denny Stadium for a plaque unveiling ceremony at 12:30 p.m. The duo will also be honored on the field at halftime of the football game. Commemorative posters featuring Mitchell and Jackson will be available throughout the perimeter of Bryant-Denny Stadium.

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