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Images: Irish, Tide prep for BCS title game

Notre Dame safety Matthias Farley, left, stands behind safeties coach Bob Elliott Thursday during practice at the Miami Dolphins’ training facility in Davie, Fla. Notre Dame is scheduled to play Alabama on Monday in the BCS national championship. Farley was a soccer player before transitioning to football, first as a wide receiver and now a starting safety for No. 1 Notre Dame. Associated Press
Alabama quarterbacks AJ McCarron (10) and Alec Morris (11) workout Thursday during practice at Barry University in Miami Shores, Fla. Associated Press
Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron (10) throws Thursday during practice at Barry University in Miami Shores, Fla. Associated Press
Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron (10) walks across the field Thursday during practice at Barry University in Miami Shores. Associated Press
Notre Dame quarterback Andrew Hendrix drops back to throw a pass Thursday during practice at the Miami Dolphins’ training facility in Davie, Fla. Associated Press
Alabama head coach Nick Saban watches the team Thursday during practice at Barry University in Miami Shores, Fla. Associated Press
Notre Dame running back Amir Carlisle reacts as he changes fields to run more drills with teammates Thursday during practice at the Miami Dolphins’ training facility in Davie, Fla. Associated Press
Alabama wide receiver Cyrus Jones (8) runs a play Thursday during practice at Barry University in Miami Shores, Fla. Associated Press
Notre Dame wide receiver Davonte’ Neal catches a pass Thursday during practice at the Miami Dolphins’ training facility in Davie, Fla. Associated Press
Alabama defensive backs Robert Lester (37) and Ha’Sean Clinton-Dix run a drill Thursday during practice at Barry University in Miami Shores, Fla. Associated Press
Alabama wide receiver Kevin Norwood (83) catches a pass Thursday during practice at Barry University in Miami Shores, Fla. Associated Press
Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly, right, talks with quarterback Everett Golson Thursday during practice at the Miami Dolphins’ training facility in Davie, Fla. Associated Press
Alabama head coach Nick Saban watches the team Thursday during practice at Barry University in Miami Shores, Fla. Associated Press
Alabama wide receiver Kenny Bell catches a pass Thursday during practice at Barry University in Miami Shores, Fla. Associated Press
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