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Nick Saban updates status of two starters for the Peach Bowl
By Andrew Olson
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Alabama coach Nick Saban met with the media Monday at the Peach Bowl welcome press conference. He updated the status of two starters, left tackle Cam Robinson and cornerback Marlon Humphrey.
The latest update is good news for Alabama fans, as both players look prepared to play without much limitation against Washington.
Saban says Marlon Humphrey and Cam Robinson practiced "for the most part, the whole time."
— Barrett Sallee ?? (@BarrettSallee) December 26, 2016
Saban on status of Marlon Humphrey & Cam Robinson: "They're doing fine. We're encouraged by the progress that they've made."
— Alex Byington (@_AlexByington) December 26, 2016
Robinson, winner of the Outland Trophy for best interior lineman, played in the SEC Championship Game earlier this month, but was limited in earlier bowl practices. Humphrey missed the conference title game against Florida after injuring his hamstring against Auburn in the Iron Bowl. In 12 games, he sophomore defensive back has recorded 33 total tackles and a pair of interceptions, including a pick-six.
No. 1 Alabama faces No. 4 Washington in the College Football Playoff’s semifinal round Saturday at 2 p.m. CT on ESPN.
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