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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 to reporters during the NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days, Wednesday, July 17, 2019, in Hoover, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Alabama QB says Tide learned 'many lessons' from title loss

By John Zenor Jul. 17, 2019 08:28 AM EDT

Alabama quarterback Mac Jones (10) throws a sideline pass during the first half of Alabama's A-Day NCAA college football scrimmage, Saturday, April 13, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Nick Saban reloading defense with youthful Alabama team

By John Zenor Apr. 13, 2019 03:02 AM EDT

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, left, talks with Alabama football coach Nick Saban at Alabama's NFL Pro Day, Tuesday, March 19, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Josh Jacobs, other Alabama players participate in pro day

By Cody Estremera Mar. 19, 2019 05:46 PM EDT

Saban wants to rebuild "Alabama Factor" after falling short

By John Zenor Mar. 08, 2019 08:23 PM EST
Alabama enters spring practice with a largely new coaching staff and plenty of hot-shot recruits. Same old expectations, though. The...

Clemson's Travis Etienne is stopped by Alabama's Xavier McKinney and Mack Wilson during the first half the NCAA college football playoff championship game, Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Alabama linebacker Mack Wilson joins NFL draft exodus

Jan. 14, 2019 11:02 AM EST

Alabama safety Deionte Thompson declares for NFL draft

Jan. 13, 2019 02:43 PM EST
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — All-America safety Deionte Thompson has joined a growing crowd of Alabama players leaving early for the NFL draft. Thompson...

Alabama defensive back Saivion Smith (4) holds onto the foot of Oklahoma running back Kennedy Brooks (26), during the second half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Alabama DB Saivion Smith declares for NFL draft

Jan. 12, 2019 04:55 PM EST

FILE - At left, in a Nov. 17, 2018, file photo, Alabama tight end Irv Smith Jr. (82) carries the ball in for a touchdown against Citadel during the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. At right, in a Dec. 29, 2018, file photo, Alabama running back Josh Jacobs (8) runs the ball, during the first half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game against Oklahoma, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Four Alabama players are skipping their final seasons to enter the NFL draft, including Smith Jr. and Jacobs. (AP Photo/File)
4 Alabama players announce they are declaring for NFL draft

By John Zenor Jan. 11, 2019 11:40 AM EST

Alabama head coach Nick Saban reacts after the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Clemson, Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. Clemson beat Alabama 44-16. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Alabama, Saban face big offseason challenges after loss

By John Zenor Jan. 08, 2019 05:01 PM EST

Alabama's Tua Tagovailoa throws during the first half the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Clemson, Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
AP Top 25 Heat Check: Wrapping up 2018 with eye toward 2019

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 08, 2019 12:30 PM EST

Alabama head coach Nick Saban and Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney pose with the trophy at a news conference for the NCAA college football playoff championship game Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
No. 1 Alabama meets No. 2 Clemson for CFP championship

By The Associated Press Jan. 06, 2019 05:14 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2018, file photo, Clemson's Clelin Ferrell (99) rushes into the backfield during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Georgia Southern in Clemson, S.C. Clemson’s defensive line came into the season with a ton of hype after Christian Wilkins, Austin Bryant and Ferrell all bypassed the chance to go to the NFL after 2017. Ferrell, an explosive pass rusher, has the most NFL upside. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro, File)
Bama-Clemson loaded with NFL draft picks along D-line

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 05, 2019 02:40 AM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 8, 2018, file photo, Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa runs during the second half of the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Georgia, in Atlanta. Alabama coach Nick Saban showed he’s perfectly capable of derring-do in Alabama’s past two national championship game wins. Last season, he brought in freshman quarterback Tua Tagovailoa for the second half to rally the Crimson Tide from a 13-0 deficit against Georgia, benching two-year starter Jalen Hurts. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)
Gutsy calls by a gambling Nick Saban have turned title games

By John Zenor Jan. 03, 2019 01:00 PM EST

Clemson defensive end Austin Bryant (7) holds up the trophy as the team celebrates their 30-3 win against Notre Dame in the NCAA Cotton Bowl semi-final playoff football game, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, in Arlington, Texas. Clemson won 30-3. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)
Clemson carrying memories of year's loss into title game

By Pete Iacobelli Jan. 02, 2019 03:50 PM EST

Alabama head coach Nick Saban coaches Alabama defensive back Josh Jobe during an NCAA college football practice on Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018, in Miami Shores, Fla. Alabama plays Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl on Dec. 29. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
College Football Playoff teams go national to stock rosters

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 28, 2018 02:49 AM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2018, file photo, Oklahoma defensive coordinator Ruffin McNeill watches players before an NCAA college football game between Kansas State and Oklahoma in Norman, Okla. The Sooners played so poorly in a 48-45 regular-season loss to Texas that they fired defensive coordinator Mike Stoops. The numbers actually got worse under McNeill, but the past two games offered glimmers of hope. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
Alabama toughest challenge for Oklahoma interim DC McNeill

By Cliff Brunt Dec. 23, 2018 11:37 AM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2018, file photo, Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) scrambles for yardage during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Tagovailoa is optimistic that he will be fully recovered from ankle surgery and ready to play in the Orange Bowl. The Alabama quarterback and Heisman Trophy runner-up said his left ankle will be just fine for the College Football Playoff semifinal game with Oklahoma on Dec. 29. “I'll probably be at 100 percent by the time the game comes,” Tagovailoa said Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018. “That's my prediction. Definitely.” (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Tua's prediction: His ankle will be '100 percent' for game

By John Zenor Dec. 19, 2018 03:22 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2018, file photo, 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 a game, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Thompson was named to the 2018 AP All-America NCAA college football team, Monday, Dec. 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
AP All-America team: Tide leads with 4 of 10 CFP players

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 10, 2018 12:00 PM EST

Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray poses with the trophy after winning The Davey O'Brien Award for being the top quarterback in college football, Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
The Latest: Tagovailoa leads Murray 2-1 in POY awards

Dec. 06, 2018 07:46 PM EST