UA leaders talk gameday changes and security [Video]

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – New season, a new coach, a new approach on how things will be done this weekend when Alabama opens its season against Western Kentucky.

UA leaders have spoken about what changes fans can expect to see starting at the Walk of Champions.

The walk will begin over two hours before the kickoff.

“New coaching regime, wanted to come over at a different time,” said Nick Frenz, University of Alabama Associate Director Of Event Management With Transportation Services.

And that also explains why the gates will now open two hours before kick-off, according to Nick Frenz.

“So people need to be aware of that,” Frenz said.

Another changeup is Nick Frenz’s plan to reduce some of the golf cart traffic on University Boulevard.

“Trying to make law enforcement’s life easier on campus. Trying to take some of that golf cart pressure off University Boulevard and distribute it at other …