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October 20, 2019
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Greatest Show on Earth Although the season has just begun, my nerves are already frayed. Inevitable injuries (Get well soon, Dylan Moses et al!) have struck the defense but freshmen are here to play. This roster is deep!
Taulia was shining bright in his debut to the enthusiastic support of his brother. Tua has taken steps in the off season to strengthen his game and appears able to go the distance (knock on wood.) Jerry Jeudy and Jaylen Waddle continue to make big plays. The defense was tough and ready.
The University of Alabama football team remained at No. 1 in the latest rankings, but the gap from the field narrowed in one poll . . . Sports Illustrated
Alabama is set to be a five touchdown favorite this weekend even without its All-American quarterback . . . Mobile Press-Register
The game was unusual in that both starting quarterbacks were injured in the second quarter and did not return . . . Bama Online
It might not have been reflected in the final score, but Tennessee's performance Saturday night at top-ranked Alabama represented clear progress for the Vols, at least in some areas . . . 247Sports
That lack of experience shouldn't hamper Jones and the Crimson Tide against 2-5 Arkansas. But against 7-0 LSU, the No. 2 team in the country, it could be a bigger issue . . . Bleacher Report
"Tua will probably be out for a week," Coach Nick Saban told reporters after the game. "I don't know the extent — he's got a twisted ankle — but I think he's probably not going to be able to play in this next game . . . Washington Post
The defense provided the knockout when Trevon Diggs returned a fumble 99 yards to go up 22 when the Vols were threatening to cut it to an eight point game . . . Huntsville Times
At the end of the day, a win is a win, and that's all Alabama needed as they continue on their path to the College Football playoff . . . USA Today
If Tagovailoa does indeed miss a game or more as expected, Jones will likely serve as the No. 1 quarterback with Tagovailoa's brother, Taulia, or Paul Tyson as the backup . . . CBS Sports
The Crimson Tide took a 21-10 lead into the halftime break . . . 247Sports
Tagovailoa walked slowly to the injury tent for a few minutes before going to the locker room under his own power but slowly . . . Huntsville Times
The Alabama men's and women's basketball teams received a warm welcome from the crowd at Coleman Coliseum Friday night at the fifth annual Tide Tipoff, the teams' first public appearance of the season . . . Crimson White
Under first-year coach Nate Oats, hired in March from the University at Buffalo, Alabama will begin its season Oct. 27 with a charity exhibition against Georgia Tech in Tuscaloosa . . . Birmingham News
Demarcus Powe said, "I am interested in Mississippi State, Ole Miss, Southern Miss and Alabama. My dream school is Alabama . . . 247Sports
Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts, formerly the signal-caller at Alabama before transferring out west, is apparently still keeping an eye on things at his previous school . . . Saturday Down South
Alabama soccer tied Ole Miss 1-1 after two overtimes in Oxford, Mississippi . . . Crimson White
He's been quiet this year, but the entire offense has been handicapped by the quarterback spot. Things seem a little more open with Maurer running the show. Palmer is another big guy that can run and win down the field . . . SB Nation
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