While the point spread forecasts a blowout, don’t underestimate the Golden Flash defense

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Now healthy, Cam Sims ready to step in for injured WRs-bol

5 keys for Alabama vs. Kent State: Tide veterans should get some rest-seccountry

WATCH: Beat writer Marq Burnett discusses latest Alabama news

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• Injury updates
• The latest on Tony Brown’s suspension
• Q&A session with readers

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Happy Friday, everyone. Alabama gets a much-needed breather this week, which will allow some rest for banged up veterans and some game reps for the younger players on the roster. The game time temperature is scheduled to be over ninety degrees, so expect a slow, ugly affair as both coaches just try to get the game over with healthy players.
One of the most common questions recently surrounds the health of Tony Brown. Lucky for us, we have Cecil:

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Translation: Tony has to finish suspension this weekend before UA can comment. https://twitter.com/AaronSuttles/status/778728527298383874 …



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Since there was significant speculation that the NCAA would reduce Brown's suspension from six games to four, one has to assume that the suspension involved a positive drug test prior to the CFP, which results in a mandatory six game suspension, and that the reduction is credit for time served since Brown was sent home for the playoffs. If this is the case, then Brown will be available for Kentucky, which should afford him an opportunity to get his game legs before the critical three-game stretch that starts the following week in Fayetteville.

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Q: For those who have never been, try to give us a sense of how Alabama coach Nick Saban is remembered at Kent State and how/if he's still talked about in that area.
Miller: Saban's got his own sandwich at a local grilled cheese place! Twisted Meltz has a menu with items named after noteworthy former KSU figures like Antonio Gates, Drew Carey, Joe Walsh, Lou Holtz, etc. Saban's sandwich is made of angus beef, ghost pepper cheese, jalapenos, onion straws, tomato and spicy aioli. Oh, and you can add bacon for $1.49.
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This fellow has no idea what he just did for the local economy in Kent, OH. Look for all kinds of selfies with this sandwich from hard-core gumps in the near future.

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His name is Dr. Kevin Elko. He's a doting father and husband, a gifted orator, one that will leave you hanging on his every word. A real life-changer. He is literally the man behind the man.
While he has 20 national championships underneath his belt, he is not a coach, he's a performance consultant. He flies around the world speaking to fortune 500 companies, NFL and college teams - sometimes giving three talks in a day.
It is his work with athletes and coaches you see, hear, and read in press conferences and post-game interviews. You probably never knew that until now.
"Get stuff done (or GSD)"
"Be where your feet are"
"I'm not looking for a miracle, I want to be a miracle (to someone)"
"I walk by faith, not by sight"
"I owe you"
These are, but a few of the phrases he has used over the years.
And he's been with Nick Saban since 2001.

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