TUSCALOOSA, Alabama — The last two practices (at least in the media viewing window) involved zero throwing for Blake Sims.

That changed Thursday as he threw a few different drills during the bye-week practice. He lofted a few fades and underneath routes to the tight ends. But he wasn't doing the full routine as the Alabama starter continues to rest his bruised right AC joint.

Nick Saban said he'd be on a "pitch count" in practice without a game on Saturday. The Crimson Tide will have its biggest test of the young season Oct. 4 when it travels to No.10 Ole Miss. Practice continues Friday before getting the weekend off.

Check out the full practice report for a few other developments from Thursday afternoon's workout.

Here's a little slow-motion bonus of the Alabama offensive line working on hand placement.