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Alabama offensive lineman Chris Owens (79) celebrates a touchdown against Georgia during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Alabama's O-line comes up big in SEC championship vs Georgia

By John Zenor Dec. 04, 2021 09:29 PM EST

FILE - Alabama defensive back Patrick Surtain II (2) makes an interception that he returned for a touchdown against Mississippi State during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Tuscaloosa, Ala., in this Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, file photo. Surtain used Alabama's first pro day on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, to show he deserves to be considered at the top of a very competitive class of draft picks. Surtain, rated as the top cornerback in the draft, posted unofficial times of 4.42 and 4.44 seconds in the 40-yard dash before NFL scouts and coaches at Alabama's indoor practice facility. (Gary Cosby Jr.//The Tuscaloosa News via AP, File)
Surtain shows off speed on Alabama's competitive pro day

By Charles Odum Mar. 23, 2021 03:57 PM EDT

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence is tackled by Ohio State defensive end Tyreke Smith during the second half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
NFL prospects everywhere in Alabama-Ohio State title game

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 07, 2021 02:28 AM EST

Alabama head coach Nick Saban, center, watches play against Florida during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
AP All-SEC: No. 1 Alabama leads the way for top awards

By Pete Iacobelli Dec. 23, 2020 01:18 PM EST

FILE -In this Nov. 2, 2019, file photo, Florida quarterback Kyle Trask throws a pass against Georgia during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Jacksonville, Fla. Isolated from coaches, teammates and friends during the coronavirus pandemic, Kyle Trask found plenty of extra free time this offseason. He reviewed each of his performances from his breakout year, trying to find and fix every flaw in hopes of improving the eighth-ranked Gators’ chances of becoming Southeastern Conference and national championship contenders in 2020. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
Media picks Alabama to top Florida in SEC championship game

Sep. 23, 2020 04:04 PM EDT

Southern Miss defensive back Rachuan Mitchell (1) knocks away a long pass to Alabama wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Ole Miss makes road trip to No. 2 Alabama after tough loss

By John Zenor Sep. 27, 2019 08:02 AM EDT

Mississippi State cornerback Tyler Williams (13) recovers a Southern Mississippi quarterback Jack Abraham (15) fumble in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Jim Lytle)
No. 2 Alabama hosts Mississippi before first open date

By The Associated Press Sep. 26, 2019 02:00 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2019, file photo, Alabama offensive lineman Landon Dickerson (69) sets up to hike the ball against New Mexico State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. The Alabama offensive lineman has started the first two games for the second-ranked Crimson Tide, once at right guard and once at center. It’s a positive beginning for a player who had each of his first three seasons at Florida State cut short by season-ending injuries before leaving as a graduate transfer over the summer. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
Transfer Dickerson quickly carves role(s) on Alabama line

By John Zenor Sep. 12, 2019 07:03 PM EDT

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa speaks during an NCAA college football news conference on Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Alabama plays Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl semifinal football game on Dec. 29. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
The Latest: NCAA confirms suspension for Clemson DT Lawrence

By The Associated Press Dec. 27, 2018 08:55 AM EST

Clemson defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence, left, and defensive end Clelin Ferrell talk as honorary captain Layton Horner, center, stands by during a hospital visit at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital in Dallas, Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018. Clemson will play against Notre Dame in the Cotton Bowl on Saturday. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News via AP)
NCAA confirms suspension of Clemson star DT Dexter Lawrence

By Ralph Russo Dec. 27, 2018 07:00 AM EST

Saban: 3 Alabama players suspended for Orange Bowl

Dec. 24, 2018 07:44 PM EST
MIAMI (AP) — Alabama has suspended starting left guard Deonte Brown and two other players from the Orange Bowl for violating unspecified team rules. ...

Alabama defensive back Deionte Thompson (14) celebrates after Mississippi State place kicker Jace Christmann (47) missed a field goal-attempt during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Defense powers No. 1 Alabama past No. 18 MSU, 24-0

By John Zenor Nov. 10, 2018 06:59 PM EST