As exciting as A-Day is, it is merely a formality.
It is a fun event for one to incorporate family in attempts to celebrate a team, reunite with old friends and enjoy activities; however, the start of a national championship caliber program begins a few months down the road.
If you are the fan who craves clarity and is about seeing once and for all who starts at a certain position, a two-hour practice in August is your spot.
The session in question is simply known as the “Open Practice.”
Supporters of Alabama football are given rosters and posters of their favorite team and for two hours inside Bryant-Denny Stadium, they become Nick Saban for a day.