Within 24 hours: Poor APR hinders ASU practice time

MONTGOMERY, Alabama -- Brian Jenkins won't have as much practice time as a head coach would prefer for his first season at Alabama State.

Due to poor Academic Progress Rate reports sustained under former coach Reggie Barlow, the Hornets will have just 16 hours a week to practice during the season. Schools usually have 20 hours a week to practice.

This should go into effect when ASU starts school Aug. 19. Daily and weekly practice restrictions do not apply during preseason practice prior to the first day o
f class or the first game, whichever comes first.

ASU starts practice Wednesday. So the Hornets can have normal practice time for two weeks. Then it'll be limited, which will make it more challenging to prepare for a schedule that starts off tough.

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