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Alabama not watching film on personal tablets at recommendation of coaches, per report
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Alabama is taking all the necessary precautions for Michigan, even if that means making absolutely sure their signs aren’t stolen.
Isaiah Bond went to the podium on Thursday’s Rose Bowl presser to talk about the upcoming matchup against No. 1. According to Bond, Alabama’s coaches have asked the players not to look at film on their at-home tablets out of precaution. The Tide are reportedly only allowed to watch film in groups.
“The app we record film off…I guess they were looking at other people’s play calls, hand signals stuff like that.” said Bond.
Alabama WR Isaiah Bond tells me Tide players are NOT watching film on their individual tablets at recommendation of coaches because of U-M’s sign stealing scandal.
“The app we record film off…I guess they were looking at other peoples play calls, hand signals stuff like that.” pic.twitter.com/GdESHTEud0
— Tony Garcia | Detroit Free Press (@RealTonyGarcia) December 28, 2023
Jim Harbaugh was forced to sit out the final 3 games of the regular season due to his alleged role in the scandal. The Wolverines won all of those games without him on the sidelines and took home the Big Ten title after beating Iowa.
Bond has stepped into a bigger role on offense compared to last year. He has a career high 621 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns heading into the Rose Bowl.
Kickoff from Pasadena will be on New Year’s Day at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN.
Grant Bricker covers the B1G for Saturday Tradition. His previous stops include the Williamson Homepage and Nashville Post.