Happy Thursday, everyone. In what should be seen as a positive sign, Alabama high school football will go forward on schedule.
Fall sports teams have the option to begin workouts on Monday with the first week used by football for acclimation purposes with helmets and shorts only. The other fall sports – volleyball, cross country and swimming and diving – can use the first week for acclimation and tryouts. Schools not choosing that option may start fall practice on Aug. 3.
The first contest officially can be Aug. 20.
Tuscaloosa public schools decided to go online only for the first nine weeks, but football will be allowed to go forward.