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Alabama football beat writer for the Tuscaloosa News; John 3:30; Wu-Tang Clan name: Bravo Governing
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Hi! My name is Colin Gay and I cover Alabama football for the Tuscaloosa News, part of the USA Today Network. Follow along for updates on the Crimson Tide! Stay for occasional music takes from a Phish fan.
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Colin Gay comes to the Tuscaloosa News to cover Alabama football after a stint covering Ohio State football recruiting for the Columbus Dispatch while working as the sports team's trending and breakin...
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Normally, I provide links to specific stories or photo galleries. Today, on the one year anniversary of a tragedy that took the lives of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, here's one link that will take you to a full package of related content.
#CBJ
RIP 13 & 21. ->
www.dispatch.com
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The Columbus Dispatch: Columbus, Ohio, News, Politics & Sports
The Columbus Dispatch is the number one source for Columbus and Ohio breaking politics, business, obituaries, Ohio sports and entertainment news.
https://www.dispatch.com/
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An offseason of Twitch streams, podcasting and endorsement deals helped bring Ryan Williams firmly into the national spotlight. What does Ryan Williams' second act look like? My latest for the Tuscaloosa News.
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What are Ryan Williams' next steps as Alabama football WR prepares for second act?
Ryan Williams made a strong first impression with Alabama football.
https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/sports/college/football/2025/08/20/ryan-williams-next-steps-as-alabama-football-wide-receiver/85664202007/
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"'You’re going to see the field.'" Dijon Lee is turning heads during Alabama football fall camp. Will the Crimson Tide freshman DB see significant playing time in 2025?
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Dijon Lee turns heads at Alabama football fall camp. Will Crimson Tide freshman DB play?
Domani Jackson is not waiting for Dijon Lee Jr.’s first snaps with Alabama football. The Crimson Tide senior cornerback already wants credit.
https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/sports/college/football/2025/08/15/dijon-lee-is-turning-heads-at-alabama-crimson-tide-football-fall-camp/85564964007/
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Did a thing. Follow me on Instagram for the occasional video/photo/self promotion!
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For those not in the know, this was Treys first public appearance after the drug bust and downward spiral. He wasn't allowed to leave the area as part of his parole. Inspiring to say the least.
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One of the most important and inspiring guitar solos ever played. Will watch (at least once) every Aug. 14.
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Lie In Our Graves (w/ Trey Anastasio) - 8/14/07 - [2+Cam/Taper-Audio-Sync] - SPAC
YouTube video by ChesterCopperpot5
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Lq3S7isY7c
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Alabama football has its starting quarterback, sources tell The Tuscaloosa News. Here's what we know
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Ty Simpson named starting quarterback for Alabama football: Sources
The Alabama football team was informed Monday, Aug. 11 that Ty Simpson would be the starting QB vs. FSU.
https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/sports/college/football/2025/08/11/ty-simpson-named-starting-qb-for-alabama-football-sources/85617643007/
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Both of the major college football preseason polls are out. If the College Football Playoff were to begin immediately, what would these polls mean for Alabama? I took a look.
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The 2025 preseason polls are out. What are Alabama football CFP path predictions?
If the College Football Playoff were to begin immediately, Alabama football would make the 12-team tournament.
https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/sports/college/football/2025/08/11/alabama-football-cfp-path-predictions-2025-preseason-polls-ap-poll-coaches-poll/85612629007/
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“He saw that, ‘Hey, I can play here. And I can do this. I can do it on a national level.'" Rico Scott breakout szn incoming?
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Could 2025 be Rico Scott's time to break out? Why Alabama football has high hopes
Rico Scott has developed the reputation that he will do whatever Alabama needs him to do. It's the same reputation he's had his whole football life.
https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/sports/college/football/2025/08/11/alabama-football-predicts-rico-scott-break-out-2025-season/85564161007/
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Two nights of Widespread Panic in Indianapolis AKA: the SEC/Big Ten challenge?
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2026 OL Bear Fretwell's recruiting story is a unique one. But it's his. It's one he is proud of. And it's a story he's ready to continue in Tuscaloosa.
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Why Alabama football recruiting class added former Georgia fan named 'Bear' to 2026 OL
Bear Fretwell wants to clear something up. The 2026 Georgia offensive lineman is not named after a legendary Alabama football coach.
https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/sports/college/football/2025/08/07/alabama-football-2026-recruiting-why-bear-fretwell-chose-crimson-tide/85411440007/
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One Alabama football OL dominated reps during the Crimson Tide's sixth fall practice. Keep that one tucked away for the fall....
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Could Alabama freshman break out on offensive line? Fall practice takeaways
Could Michael Carroll be a force on the Alabama football offensive line as a freshman?
https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/sports/college/football/2025/08/06/michael-carroll-shines-alabama-football-fall-practice-takeaways/85499422007/
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Alabama added a wrinkle to its 2025 QB battle. And it could be an impactful one.
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Alabama football adds wrinkle to 2025 QB battle. Did Ryan Grubb tip hand about next starter?
Ryan Grubb addressed the Alabama football quarterback battle heading into the second week of fall camp.
https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/sports/college/football/2025/08/05/ryan-grubb-shares-alabama-football-quarterback-update-ty-simpson-austin-mack/85473032007/
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I watched Alabama football QBs again at the Crimson Tide's open practice period. Here's what I learned. (Spoiler: Not much)
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Does Alabama football have clearer picture of QB battle into Week 2 of fall camp? What we saw
Alabama football is in the second week of fall camp. Here's what the Crimson Tide quarterbacks showed.
https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/sports/college/football/2025/08/05/ty-simpson-alabama-football-quarterback-battle-continues-fall-practice-week-2/85473013007/
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How did Alabama football completely change its in-state recruiting narrative in 2026? I asked a handful of high school coaches across the state.
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How Alabama football changed its state recruiting narrative in 2026: 'Bama is still Bama'
Alabama football has completely flipped the script on in-state recruiting in the 2026 class. Here's how the Crimson Tide did it.
https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/sports/college/football/2025/08/04/alabama-football-2026-recruiting-in-state-how-crimson-tide-won-back-alabama-high-school-prospects/78343382007/
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Interesting Alabama practice viewing today. On the Crimson Tide DL, OL, punting battle and Kane Wommack, along with an injury note
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How Alabama football defense is puts 'finishing' touches on pass rush, other practice takeaways
LT Overton and the Alabama football defensive line are doing everything it can in the fall to improve its pass rush.
https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/sports/college/football/2025/08/03/alabama-football-defense-puts-finishing-touches-on-pass-rush-lt-overton-practice-takeaways/85411738007/
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Where does Austin Mack stand in the Alabama football quarterback race? Here's what Kalen DeBoer told the Tuscaloosa News.
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Where does Austin Mack stand in Alabama football QB battle? What Kalen DeBoer said
Austin Mack is heading into his second season with Alabama football after following Kalen DeBoer from Washington. Is he a contender to start at QB?
https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/sports/college/football/2025/08/01/what-kalen-deboer-said-about-alabama-football-qb-austin-mack/85356528007/
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Bad news for Alabama football on the recruiting trail.
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Alabama football loses 2026 in-state five-star LB to Oregon. What's next for Crimson Tide?
Alabama football has lost the top defensive player in the state to Oregon.
https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/sports/college/football/2025/07/31/anthony-jones-commits-oregon-over-alabama-football-2026-recruiting-class-whats-next/85446294007/
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Watched mostly Alabama DBs and DL today during the Crimson Tide's open practice period. Here's what I saw
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Dijon Lee stands out in loaded Alabama football DB room, and other practice observations
Alabama was back on the field July 31 for its second of 20 fall practices. Here's what we saw.
https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/sports/college/football/2025/07/31/alabama-football-fall-practice-observations-dijon-lee-stands-out/85411237007/
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I'm going to be writing a lot about Alabama's quarterbacks this fall.
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How Alabama football is approaching 2025 QB battle, and what Crimson Tide is looking for
Alabama football has known who's in the running for its quarterback job. Here's how the Crimson Tide is approaching the position battle.
https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/sports/college/football/2025/07/30/alabama-football-quarterback-battle-timeline-ty-simpson-keelon-russell/85411134007/
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Here it is: the state of the Alabama football quarterback room after practice one
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Who leads Alabama football quarterback depth chart after first fall practice?
Alabama football is one practice into fall camp. Here's where the Crimson Tide quarterback battle stands.
https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/sports/college/football/2025/07/30/alabama-football-depth-chart-update-ty-simpson-austin-mack/85411047007/
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Just left Kalen DeBoer’s first press conference of the fall. Here’s what I learned. Much more to come from Tuscaloosa News
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It's football szn. Here's what I saw at Alabama football's first fall practice
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Alabama football sets QB depth chart order at first fall practice, and other takeaways
Alabama football took the field for the first of 20 fall practices before the Crimson Tide's 2025 season opener Aug. 30 against Florida State.
https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/sports/college/football/2025/07/30/alabama-football-practice-highlights-crimson-tide-quarterbacks-battle/85410945007/
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Before I could, personally, lead a college football program to glory, I had to see what EA Sports College Football 26 thought of Alabama football's chances in 2025. And, oh man, I saw a doozy of a simulated season.
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How Alabama football season played out in EA Sports College Football 26 simulation | Gay
How will Year 2 of the Kalen DeBoer era go with Alabama football? Here's how 2025 went according to EA Sports College Football 26.
https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/sports/columns/2025/07/29/alabama-football-2025-season-ea-sports-college-football-26-simulation/85275466007/
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Can you feel it? It's almost football season. Here's an Alabama projected depth chart one day before the Crimson Tide return to the practice field.
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Predicting Alabama football depth chart before 2025 fall camp starts
Where does the Crimson Tide roster stand heading into 2025? What position battles are at stake this fall?
https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/sports/college/football/2025/07/29/alabama-football-depth-chart-before-2025-fall-camp-predictions-ty-simpson-ryan-williams/85353824007/
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“They are going to have a competitor." Here's why 2026 QB Tayden Kaawa chose Alabama football. My latest for the Tuscaloosa News
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Why Tayden Kaawa still sees opportunity as second 2026 Alabama football quarterback commit
Tayden Kaawa is confident as Alabama football's second 2026 quarterback commit. Here's why.
https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/sports/college/football/2025/07/28/tayden-kaawa-alabama-football-2026-recruiting-class-pitch/85356608007/
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Another Alabama football commitment? Another Crimson Tide flip. Alabama lands a 2026 offensive tackle, its third OL in the class. Here's what it means.
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Alabama football flips 2026 Georgia offensive lineman from ACC power. What it means
Alabama has added another offensive lineman to its 2026 recruiting class.
https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/sports/college/football/2025/07/25/bear-fretwell-commits-alabama-football-2026-recruiting-class-georgia-tech-flip-what-it-means/85375629007/
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"He asked her on her recruiting visit, 'Are you ready to be a rock star?' "She was way more than I think anyone would have imagined." Montana Fouts returned to home to Alabama softball Tuesday night. Here's what I saw.
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Montana Fouts makes 'rock star' return to Alabama softball with AUSL: 'I'm just honored'
When she returned to Tuscaloosa for a week of Athletes Unlimited Softball League games, Montana Fouts was a rock star.
https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/sports/college/softball/2025/07/23/montana-touts-alabama-softball-return-ausl/85310967007/
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Black Sabbath - "War Pigs" - Live in Paris 1970 [HD] [Remastered]
YouTube video by SKEvil
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As soon as Alabama OL Kadyn Proctor started to spill his normal Taco Casa order at SEC media days, I started taking notes. I knew what I had to do.
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I tried to eat Kadyn Proctor's go-to Taco Casa order and here's how it turned out | Gay
Alabama football offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor shared his typical order at Taco Casa at SEC media days.
https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/sports/columns/2025/07/22/kadyn-proctor-taco-casa-order-what-alabama-football-offensive-lineman-eats/85262988007/
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“I still don’t believe he’s played his best football." Meet 2026 Alabama DB commit Rihyael Kelley, the three-star the Crimson Tide has ample plans for.
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Alabama football has big plans for 2026 under-the-radar Ohio defensive back commit
It’s easy to see why a player like Rihyael Kelley could be lost in the shuffle of Alabama football’s 2026 recruiting story.
https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/sports/college/football/2025/07/21/rihyael-kelley-brings-to-alabama-football-2026-recruiting-class-ohio-winton-woods/85103507007/?tbref=hp
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I stopped at Winton Woods High School yesterday to see why one Ohio school has turned into an Alabama football pipeline. But the answer didn't come at Winton Woods High School.
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Why this Ohio high school has embraced itself as Alabama football talent pipeline
Here's why one certain Cincinnati high school has developed into an Alabama football talent pipeline.
https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/sports/college/football/2025/07/15/alabama-football-recruiting-ohio-pipeline-winton-woods-high-school-justin-hill-cam-calhoun/85100872007/
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“If you want to stay home, and you want to be a part of something special, come to the best team in the state. And that’s Alabama.”
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How Alabama football vs. Auburn recruiting narrative has flipped in 2026 class
Alabama football has changed its recruiting tune with in-state players in the 2026 recruiting class.
https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/sports/college/football/2025/07/03/alabama-football-vs-auburn-recruiting-narrative-has-flipped-in-2026-class-kalen-deboer-hugh-freeze/84285990007/
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I talked to NFL Hall of Fame wide receiver Terrell Owens in the rain for this story. Please clap.
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Why Terrell Owens feels 2026 WR Cederian Morgan is a perfect fit for Alabama football
When Cederian Morgan chose Alabama, the 2026 five-star did so in front of an NFL Hall of Fame wide receiver.
https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/sports/college/football/2025/07/02/terrell-owens-cederian-morgan-perfect-fit-for-alabama-football-2026-recruiting-class/84443406007/
6 months ago
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Alabama football has had a lot of recruiting success to start the Kalen DeBoer era. But that success has not come without unprecedented cost. Here's why, in an NIL and transfer portal world, the Crimson Tide nearly doubled its recruiting budget last fiscal year.
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Alabama football recruiting budget nearly doubled with Kalen DeBoer. Greg Byrne explains why
Alabama football spend nearly twice as much on recruiting in Kalen DeBoer's first year than with Nick Saban. Here's why, and where Tide ranked nationally.
https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/sports/college/football/2025/06/30/alabama-football-recruiting-budget-nearly-doubled-first-year-with-kalen-deboer/80017512007/
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When Ezavier Crowell put on the Alabama hat and lifted his hands with the “LANK” symbol as a committed member of the 2026 class, a domino fell, one unlike anything Alabama has seen in the Kalen DeBoer era.
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Could Ezavier Crowell be the most important commitment of Alabama football Kalen DeBoer era?
Ezavier Crowell's Alabama football commitment could be the biggest one of the Kalen DeBoer era.
https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/sports/college/football/2025/06/27/could-ezavier-crowell-be-most-important-commit-of-alabama-football-kalen-deboer-era/84285790007/
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2026 QB Jett Thomalla may be an Alabama commit. But he's still bringing a chip on his shoulder to Tuscaloosa. “He’s going to let his play do the talking."
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Alabama football 2026 quarterback commit still feels underrated. Here's why
Jett Thomalla still feels he has something to prove after joining Alabama football's 2026 recruiting class.
https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/sports/college/football/2025/06/25/jett-thomalla-alabama-football-quarterback-commit-2026-underrated-elite-11/84299150007/
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Seconds after Alabama OL Tyler Booker was officially named a first-round NFL draft pick, Michael Carroll received a text from his former coach. “‘Three years from now, that’s going to be you.’”
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What could Michael Carroll 'turn into' with Alabama football? 'An absolute savage'
Michael Carroll brings high expectations with him to Alabama football. Those closest to him think those expectations are big enough.
https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/sports/college/football/2025/05/27/michael-carroll-alabama-football-what-crimson-tide-freshman-offensive-lineman-could-turn-into/83670931007/?tbref=hp
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Before Ryan Grubb extended an offer to 2026 Cincinnati quarterback Matt Ponatoski, the Alabama football offensive coordinator got the big question out of the way.
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Why Alabama football would have to share 2026 Ohio quarterback if he commits to Crimson Tide
Before Ryan Grubb extended an offer to 2026 Cincinnati QB, Matt Ponatoski, the Alabama offensive coordinator got the big question out of the way.
https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/sports/college/football/2025/05/20/alabama-football-2026-recruiting-matt-ponatoski-shares-crimson-tide-pitch-alabama-basebal/83670552007/
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This 2026 QB is already committed to Iowa State. But here's why he still looking into Alabama football after the Crimson Tide's recent offer.
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Why this 2026 Iowa State quarterback commit is still considering Alabama football offer
Here's why this 2026 quarterback is still considering Alabama football as an Iowa State commit.
https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/sports/college/football/2025/05/19/alabama-football-2026-quarterback-jett-thomalla-iowa-state-commit-considers-crimson-tide/83670456007/
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Alabama football fans seem to have already fallen in love with the idea of Cederian Morgan. But who is Morgan, the player? Or Morgan, the person? “At the end of the day, I’m still a kid.”
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2026 5-star WR Cederian Morgan is at top of Alabama football list. Is Crimson Tide at top of his?
Alabama football fans seem to have already fallen in love with the idea of Cederian Morgan.
https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/sports/college/football/2025/05/19/alabama-football-2026-recruiting-cederian-morgan-crimson-tide-official-visit-preview/83521856007/
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Went to an Alabama baseball game last weekend to see what all the Justin Lebron hype was about. I left remembering why I love baseball so much.
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Experiencing the Justin Lebron hype, and why Alabama baseball fans should enjoy it | Gay
Walking up to Sewell-Thomas Stadium the morning of Sunday, May 11, I had one objective: to watch Alabama baseball shortstop Justin Lebron.
https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/sports/college/baseball/2025/05/13/what-the-justin-lebron-hype-means-for-alabama-baseball-in-2025/83495711007/
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Yes, Corey Barber lives less than an hour from Alabama. Yes, he calls Jaylen Mbakwe his "best friend." But the 2026 Spain Park WR's recruitment is not a done deal. Here's where he stands.
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How this 'overlooked' 2026 in-state wide receiver views Alabama football ahead of official visit
Corey Barber Jr. may live less than an hour from Alabama football. But that does not mean the Crimson Tide is a lock for the 2026 WR.
https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/sports/college/football/2025/05/09/corey-barber-talks-alabama-football-2026-recruiting-before-official-visit/83387293007/
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Mack Sutter knows what he wants to be for a college football program. “Like the best overall tight end you can think of, that’s what I want to be," He just doesn’t know where.
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Why this 2026 Illinois tight end is strongly considering Alabama football
Mack Sutter remembers exactly where he was when Alabama football introduced itself.
https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/sports/college/football/2025/05/08/mack-sutter-alabama-football-recruiting-2026-why-4-star-tight-end-is-considering-crimson-tide/83387331007/?tbref=hp
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