Familiarity is just fine right now for Alabama redshirt junior left guard Ross Pierschbacher, who is working this spring between fifth-year senior center Bradley Bozeman and sophomore left tackle Jonah Williams.
Pierschbacher worked last spring in Tuscaloosa as the first-team center, which was a tall order given that predecessor Ryan Kelly was the 18th overall selection in the 2016 NFL draft. The 6-foot-4, 304-pounder from Cedar Falls, Iowa, maintained the center role throughout spring and preseason camp, but Pierschbacher was replaced by Bozeman just days before last season’s opener against Southern California.
There has been no tinkering so far this year for Pierschbacher, who has 30 career starts at left guard, including 15 each of the past two seasons.
“It feels good,” Pierschbacher said during a recent news conference. “I feel like I’ve improved my footwork and become more comfortable with Jonah and Bozeman. Not having to switch positions the week before the game is nice for sure.”
Alabama held its 13th spring practice Tuesday afternoon, working out for two hours in full pads. The Crimson Tide will practice again Thursday and hold their A-Day game Saturday afternoon.