News, notes and observations from the Crimson Tide's fifth practice in a row and last practice before the Christmas holiday.

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Alabama practiced for the final time before the Christmas break

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This unit might have its hands full in the Jan. 7 BCS Championship Game when it goes against top-ranked Notre Dame's rugged defense.

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With two players out for the season, Notre Dame has received surprisingly strong play from its inexperienced secondary.

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Miami came into the national title game riding a 29-game winning streak, but the Hurricanes hadn't seen anything like what Bill Oliver had cooked up for them.

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The 2012 University of Alabama football team has never been to Miami Gardens, Fla., home to Sun Life Stadium and the BCS ...

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The elite wide receiver helped push the Tide to the No. 1 class. What three things made a difference?

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2013 BCS Championship - Alabama vs. Notre Dame Hype Video-via youtube

"Working together with our defense is going to really help us a lot," the fifth-year guard said Thursday.

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Jets' Greg McElroy set to make his first NFL start v. San Diego-nj.com

"Feel like I’ve been here 15 years," he says. "Coach Nuss always jokes with me, says I’m a 19-year veteran. Some days, I feel like it."

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Former Foley High School standout Julio Jones, now a wide receiver for the Atlanta Falcons, caught seven passes for 71 yards and a touchdown in a 31-18 victory over the Detroit Lions tonight

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Each day until the BCS National Championship Game, Daily Bama Blog contributor Brett Hudson will count down to kickoff, giving us bits and pieces of that day's significance to Alabama and Notre Dame. Today is 16 days until the game, which means Brett is examining the number "16."

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Countdown: 16 days until the BCS National Championship Game-Daily Bama Blog

Editor’s note: Each day between now and Alabama's date with Notre Dame in the BCS National Championship, we will review the season for a key Crimson Tide player or coach and attempt to project what’s next for him. Today we’ll look at center Barrett Jones.

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Tracking the Tide: Barrett Jones-TideNation ESPN

Three Notre Dame offensive performers to watch in Alabama's BCS Championship Game matchup with the Irish.

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TRips: 3 Irish offensive performers-BamaonLine