There were two notable participants in Alabama's practice Monday and two notable players not taking part.

Quarterback Jake Coker was not present during the portion of practice open to the media while running back Kenyan Drake (strained hamstring) was standing off to the side during running back drills.

Wide receiver Robert Foster, meanwhile, was back practicing after suffering a sprained knee during Alabama's scrimmage Saturday.

Foster made a nice leaping over-the-shoulder catch during drills.

Freshman running back Bo Scarbrough was also practicing. Scarbrough had not practiced since heading to the locker room early in the Tide's practice Thursday night.

Here are other notes from the early portion of practice:

-- Freshman offensive lineman Lester Cotton was back participating after missing three practice sessions as well as the scrimmage.

-- Wide receiver Chris Black (ankle) remains limited. Black tweeted Sunday, "Almost to 100%."

-- Lane Kiffin's father, longtime NFL coach Monte Kiffin, was in attendance for practice, sporting an Alabama jacket.