Alabama Requests Media to Stop Reporting What They See at Practice
Nick Saban and the Alabama Crimson Tide aren't taking any chances when it comes to maintaining a tactical edge this season.
According to the Tuscaloosa News' Aaron Suttles, "Alabama has requested that the media not report on what is seen at practice." Suttles added the Crimson Tide's desire revolves around reporting injuries, although it's not restricted to such narrow criteria.
Alabama's request makes sense from a competitive standpoint, as limiting the dissemination of injury reports through the media could keep opponents guessing as they attempt to game-plan for the reigning SEC champions.
However, the other side of the issue has to do with the media's ability to do its job properly and without obstructions.
Since reporters have an obligation to keep fans and readers up-to-date with pertinent information, constraints on publishing crucial elements of the team's well-being stand to impact how much detail they can divulge.
As the season approaches, it will be fascinating to observe how specific the program gets when it discloses injury-related updates—particularly during the weeks leading up to some of Alabama's biggest SEC clashes.
