5 Former Alabama Running Backs Will Be Signing Autographs in Tuscaloosa After A-Day
Alabama is expecting another big crowd to converge on Tuscaloosa for the annual A-Day game, and there will be plenty for Bama fans to do on Saturday.
Not only will this weekend be an opportunity for most people to get their first look at the 2016 Crimson Tide, but it's also a chance to see and meet some of the former Alabama greats. There's the alumni flag football game at 11:30am, the Walk of Fame ceremony at 12:15pm, and the Walk of Champions at 12:50pm.
Away from the stadium, fans will have an opportunity to get autographs from five former running backs and the school's two Heisman trophy winners. Here's a list of the players and where you can find them.
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Kenyan Drake
You will have three opportunities to meet the 2016 national champion, who returned a kickoff 95 yards for a touchdown against Clemson in his final game. On Friday, Drake will be out at Academy Sports from 5-6pm.
On Saturday, you can find him at the Publix on the Strip from 4-6pm after the game.
- 2
Derrick Henry
The 2015 Heisman Trophy winner will be at University Mall beginning at 5pm to sign autographs. You can purchase tickets in advance as well as purchase items to get signed.
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Mark Ingram
The 2009 Heisman Trophy winner will be at University Mall with the school's other winner, Derrick Henry. There are a number of different options for Ingram's autograph, which you can pay for in advance.
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Eddie Lacy
The Green Bay Packers running back will return to Tuscaloosa as well. The offensive MVP of the 2013 BCS National Championship Game will be hanging out at University Mall beginning at 5pm with his former teammates.
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Trent Richardson
The 2011 Heisman finalist is working towards another opportunity in the NFL with the Baltimore Ravens, but he'll be in Tuscaloosa for A-Day. Richardson will join Henry, Ingram, and Lacy at the University Mall beginning at 5pm.