Gene Stallings presents award to Barrett Jones in Coleman Coliseum

There wasn’t a whole lot of cheering going on in the second half of Alabama’s 69-59 loss to Vanderbilt. Halftime was a different story when Gene Stallings presented Barrett Jones with a sportsmanship award. Yes, that’s Scott Cochran standing next to Jones. Here’s the video:

 

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Up-close video with Richardson, RBs practicing indoors

I can’t remember the last time the Alabama football team practiced indoors early in the week. It rained today, so they were in “the barn” as the players call it. Take a look at the running backs workout with a playful Scott Cochran adding some life to the routine.

 

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Video of Scott Cochran rehabbing Barrett Jones

Take a look at cult hero/Alabama strength and conditioning coach Scott Cochran running injured offensive lineman Barrett Jones through a couple challenging drills on his ankle.

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Video of Scott Cochran stripping fumbles from Tide RBs

To say Alabama strength and conditioning coach Scott Cochran has a cult following is outdated. He’s gone mainstream.

The man with an unstoppable motor and incredible volume in his speaking voice had some fun with Trent Richardson, Eddie Lacy and company at Tuesday’s indoor practice. Take a look for yourself.

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Kirby Smart gets another raise

Alabama defensive coordinator Kirby Smart got another raise this afternoon. The UA Board of Trustees compensation committee approved a bump in pay from$750,000 annually to $850,000. Just a year ago, he was making $360,000.

His contract still calls for a $72,000 buyout if he takes any other job other than a head coaching position.

Strength and conditioning coach Scott Cochran also got a raise from $225,000 to $290,000.

In other news, a certain group Alabama fans really don’t want Auburn to win the BCS National Championship Game. They have even made “Roll Ducks Roll” shirts in support of Oregon. See them here.

Assistant coaching moves plentiful today

It only took about five hours to drive back down to Alabama from Louisville. Apparently that’s enough time for one Alabama assistant coach to leave and another was reportedly hired.

Now former Crimson Tide defensive line coach Bo Davis is headed to Texas to take the exact same job.

Don’t freshen those resume’s just yet. Multiple reports indicate Clemson defensive line back Chris Rumph is headed to Tuscaloosa.

Nick Saban issued a statement wishing Davis well but made no announcement of a replacement hire.

In other assistant coaching news, the contracts are up for discussion on tomorrow’s compensation committee meeting of the UA Board of Trustees. That likely means raises for defensive coordinator Kirby Smart and strength and conditioning coach Scott Cochran.

Read more in print tomorrow.

Rare video of Scott Cochran stretching drills

Get ready to see Alabama strength and conditioning coach Scott Cochran in his element — running around stretching drills quoting rap songs and loving life.

The media isn’t typically permitted to film this stuff so this is rare. He’s truly one of a kind.

And more photos added to album too.

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VIDEO: Scott Cochran and a broken blocking sled

Here are two quick looks inside Alabama football practice from this afternoon. First, strength and conditioning guru Scott Cochran makes his rounds, spreading cheer.

Next, defensive line coach Bo Davis teaches the proper technique for hitting the sled. After several reps, the equipment breaks down.