The University of Alabama Football and Crimson Tide Sports Source
September 30, 2016
Alabama Football
The timing is curious since the top-ranked Tide are just four games into the season and Hurts – also a freshman – conceivably could struggle enough to create an opportunity for the backup . . . Fox Sports
Ever since the news of Tim Williams' arrest on a gun charge broke yesterday, the million-dollar question has been whether or not Alabama head coach Nick Saban will suspend his preseason All-America linebacker . . . Birmingham News
The Crimson Tide look like the team to beat for Nashville (Tenn.) East Magnet School Top247 linebacker Jacob Phillips coming into the visit. The four-star Phillips is also high on Oregon, Oklahoma and Notre Dame among others . . . 247Sports
"One of the biggest things you look for in evaluating a quarterback is his competitive nature, and the great quarterbacks are all extremely competitive," Gabriel told Sabin . . . Atlanta Journal-Constitution
With the Crimson Tide aiming to win its second consecutive national title and Barnett having played in three of the four games, Gabriel acknowledges that the optics of the quarterback's sudden abdication of his backup role to seek other opportunities look bad . . . Mobile Press-Register
We love that for a second straight year the homecoming opponent is an SEC team. Don't underestimate the Wildcats . . . Huntsville Times
Nick Saban: Vols game bigger to Tide players than Iron Bowl . . . Nashville Tennessean
You're not alone if you've questioned the timing of quarterback Blake Barnett's decision to leave the Alabama program . . . Mobile Press-Register
Nick Saban releases statement on Tim Williams' arrest . . . 247Sports
At least three Alabama wide receivers are using their teammates' injuries at the position to their advantage . . . Gridiron Now
Holcombe is now in his third season at Alabama and has seen his role on the football team increase over the past couple seasons . . . 247Sports
Crimson Tide linebacker Tim Williams arrested on misdemeanor gun charge . . . Dothan Eagle
JaCoby Stevens, a 5-star safety from Oakland High School (Murfreesboro, Tenn.), confirmed to SEC Country that coaches from the Tide reached out to him shortly after the news broke that Miles had been fired . . . Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Running back Damien Harrus returned to the field . . . Huntsville Times
Will Alabama benefit with prospects from Louisiana or players from across the country who have LSU in their top choices? . . . Tuscaloosa News
Week 4's 48-0 win over Kent State proved to be a good opportunity for the young players on Alabama's roster to get some playing time . . . Mobile Press-Register
It was also the moment Harris realized he had made the right choice when he picked Alabama over Kentucky and Ohio State . . . Huntsville Times
Tracking all 13 Alabama true freshmen who've played so far . . . Birmingham News
In O.J. Howard's meeting with reporters Tuesday, he was asked about the touchdown and what he saw when he looked at the film . . . Bama Magazine
Alabama practice report: Three key players return to the field . . . Florence Times-Daily
Alabama Crimson Tide's Tony Brown returns from suspension . . . Dothan Eagle
Linebacker Rashaan Evans, who didn't play Saturday against Kent State, practiced Monday . . . Huntsville Times
McDonald, an Alabama commit rated as a three-star recruit, can do it all for the Jets but may have to do even more so his team's offense can match the defensive performance . . . Mobile Press-Register
The Alabama defensive back will be back Saturday against Kentucky after missing the first four games of the 2016 season . . . Birmingham News
Saban said Monday that Foster and Stewart are questionable for the Crimson Tide's game against Kentucky . . . Huntsville Times
Saban: Jalen Hurts is a great leader and is well-respected by his teammates . . . Mobile Press-Register
Player of the Week honors go to O.J. Howard, Joshua Jacobs, and Jonah Williams on offense; Minkah Fitzpatrick, Ronnie Harrison, and Keith Holcombe on defense; and Adam Griffith, Xavian Marks, and JK Scott on special teams . . . Bama Magazine
A day after LSU fired coach Les Miles, Alabama Crimson Tide and former LSU coach Nick Saban questioned the move while also praising Miles as a coach and colleague . . . Baton Rouge Advocate
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