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Tuscaloosa area product establishing permanent role at running back for Alabama

Alabama football running back, Kevin Riley is establishing what could be a permanent role at running back for him with Jam Miller sidelined at the moment.

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Why Austin Mack got in the game at quarterback early in second quarter for Alabama vs. ULM

Austin Mack played his first snaps against Louisiana-Monroe earlier than many might have expected. Mack went into the game early in the second quarter when the Crimson Tide were up 28-0.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / September 7

Alabama OL fires back at criticism Tide faced last week after 73-0 win over ULM

The tale of Saturday night’s game reads drastically different than it did last week for Alabama football as the Crimson Tide beat ULM 73-0 to rebound from the week one loss to Florida State.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / September 7

Alabama raves about freshman wide receiver after first collegiate start

Ryan Williams suffered a concussion against Florida State last week, and he was not cleared to play in Alabama’s home opener against ULM, leaving Alabama with a decision to make in terms of which wide receiver was going to start in the slot.

Ty Simpson News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / September 7

DeBoer tells what was different about Ty Simpson against Louisiana-Monroe

Ty Simpson put together an almost flawless performance in the Crimson Tide’s 73-0 win over Louisiana-Monroe. Simpson finished the game 17-of-17 for 226 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions.

College Football News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / September 7

The Saban 250: It's Henry the Great at No. 1

It's now considered one of the more eyebrow-raising stories in Alabama football lore, especially if you've seen some of the jaw-dropping videos of Derrick Henry's offseason workouts.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / September 7

The Saban 250: No. 141-150, Not All Careers Went as Expected

When you talk about unsung heroes of Alabama national championship teams under Nick Saban, look no further than Shaun Dion Hamilton in 2017. After moving

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / September 7

The Saban 250: Alabama Crimson Tide Players 176-200

Let the countdown part of The Saban 250 begin. After listing 50 players, including 20 on offense, 20 on defense, and 10 on special teams who fans should never forget, the series moves on to the actual ranking part, and the 200 players who made the biggest impact of the Nick Saban era with Alabama football.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / September 7

The Saban 250: 20 Crimson Tide Defensive Players to Remember

Andy Staples is one of the leading authorities on college football, and for years he used to work for Sports Illustrated. The gig meant that he was a frequent visitor in Tuscaloosa, and its’ restaurants, during the Nick Saban years, but also with many of the other top programs.

NFL News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / September 7

How Many Billions Have Nick Saban's Crimson Tide Players Made in the NFL?

True or false, the combined National Football League earnings of all former University of Alabama football players who were coached by Nick Saban exceeds $3 billion.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / September 7

What was Nick Saban's Best Offense at Alabama?

No offenses are quite alike in college football, even for a coach like Nick Saban during his time at the University of Alabama. Smart coaches gear the play-calling toward the personnel, and successful ones are always tweaking their schemes in an effort to improve.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / September 7

What was Nick Saban's Best Defense at Alabama?

It seems only fitting that The Saban 250 concludes with a look at the defensive team rankings, especially since the former head coach really made his mark on that side of the ball.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / September 7

Notebook: Alabama Bounces Back With a Flawless Effort Against Louisiana-Monroe

TUSCLOOSA, Ala. - No. 21 Alabama football found their backs against the wall entering a Week 2 contest with the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks. The Crimson

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / September 7

Instant Analysis: No. 21 Alabama 73, ULM 0

TUSCALOOSA, Ala.— Alabama football's effort against ULM at home Saturday was in stark contrast with its performance at Florida State last weekend. The No.

Ty Simpson News / AL.com / September 7

Alabama QB Ty Simpson spoke with the media following the Crimson Tide's 73-0 win over ULM

Kadyn Proctor News / AL.com / September 7

OT Kadyn Proctor spoke about maintaining momentum following Alabama's 73-0 win over ULM

Kalen Deboer News / AL.com / September 7

Follow Kalen DeBoer off the field amidst Crimson Tide celebration following 73-0 win in home opener

Ryan Williams News / CFB-HQ on SI / September 6

How Ryan Williams' absence affects Alabama's odds vs. UL Monroe today

Alabama doesn’t kick off its home football opener until primetime on Saturday, but the team got some bad news earlier in the day as it was reported star wide receiver Ryan Williams isn’t expected to play against UL Monroe with a new injury.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Athlon Sports / September 5

Nick Saban Shares Strong Reaction to Former Alabama Star’s Sudden NFL Retirement

Former Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver and five-time NFL Pro Bowler Amari Cooper announced his retirement from football on Thursday. This comes less than two weeks after he signed a one-year, $3.5 million contract to return to the Las Vegas Raiders organization.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / September 3

Opening loss has analyst questioning Alabama's ranking

In Tuesday's release of the Associated Press Top 25 poll, Alabama dropped to No. 21 from its preseason No. 8 ranking after a shameful 31-17 loss to unranked Florida State on Saturday.

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Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / September 3