How Alabama handled JaMarcus Shephard’s absence during Tuesday’s practice

Nov 30, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide Assistant Head Coach JaMarcus Shephard during warm ups before a game against the Auburn Tigers at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-Imagn ImagesAlabama was without receivers coach JaMarcus Shephard during Tuesday’s practice, as the recently-named Oregon State head coach was out West for his introductory press conference with his new team.

Shephard will be back with the Crimson Tide for the rest of the week, as No. 10 Alabama prepares to face No. 4 Georgia in the SEC Championship Game on Saturday. From there, the assistant plans to balance a double-duty workload, as he continues to guide Alabama’s receiving…