Alabama: 5/1/23 Thru 5/7/23 Latest Bama News

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AJ McCarron reacts to being named XFL MVP

AJ McCarron kept football exciting after the college season and NFL season. The former Alabama quarterback earned Most Valuable Player honors for the XFL. RELATED: AJ McCarron named 2023 XFL MVP He accomplished the feat by setting a single-season league record for passing touchdowns (24). McCarron completed 68.8 percent of his passes for 2,150 yards for […]

 

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Jerry Jeudy ranks his top 5 Alabama wide receivers

Jerry Jeudy is getting in on the fun of ranking the top five Alabama wide receivers of all time. This trend started when DeVonta Smith listed his top five Alabama receivers during a recent podcast interview. Calvin Ridley, Jaylen Waddle and Jeudy have joined in on the debate. Jeudy lists DeVonta Smith at No. 1, […]

 

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AJ McCarron named 2023 XFL MVP

He did not make the list of XFL players receiving NFL minicamp invites, but AJ McCarron got something special. He earned Most Valuable Player of the XFL for his performance this season. As a former University of Alabama quarterback, McCarron meant everything to the St. Louis Battlehawks’ offense. He led the league for completion percentage […]

 

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Breakdown of Alabama football’s early 2024 recruiting class

 

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Former Alabama quarterback reveals must-win game for the Tide

Former Alabama quarterback and ESPN’s Greg McElroy feels Alabama should have one game circled as a must-win this upcoming season. McElroy, who played for Alabama from 2007 to 2010, feels the Crimson Tide must avenge its loss to LSU last season when the Tigers travel to Tuscaloosa. “LSU is going to be really, really good,” […]

 

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Carolina Panthers reveal feelings on Bryce Young being a day-one starter

The Carolina Panthers selected Bryce Young No. 1 overall in the 2023 NFL Draft, but the Panthers are not all in on letting him start right away at the moment. According to the Panthers’ general manager Scott Fritterer, there is no set timeline for when Young should be on the field. “We’re going to rely […]

 

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DeVonta Smith rehashes feelings of not making NFL Pro Bowl last season

He helped the Philadelphia Eagles reach the Super Bowl last season, but DeVonta Smith felt slighted about one thing. He nearly had 1,200 receiving yards (1,196) and finished with 95 catches, including seven for touchdowns. Smith had six 100+ yard performances, including a 100-yard outing in the Super Bowl against the Kansas City Chiefs. He […]

 

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AJ McCarron not on initial list of XFL players receiving NFL minicamp invites

The XFL Media Relations sent out a list of players that have received NFL minicamp invites. One of the league’s most dominant performances was not on the list. AJ McCarron missed one game as the starting quarterback for the St. Louis Battlehawks, but he led the team to a 7-3 record. He tossed for 2,150 […]

 

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Alabama football has ten players graduating this weekend

The University of Alabama is having spring commencement exercises this weekend. Several students are graduating with degrees from Coleman Coliseum. RELATED: Why is this fall a defining season for Nick Saban and Alabama? The Crimson Tide’s football program has ten student-athletes graduating, including a couple of former players. Jimmy Johns (running back), Ronnie Harrison (safety), and […]

 

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Why is this fall a defining season for Nick Saban and Alabama?

Nick Saban eyes an opportunity to show he is still the standard bearer in college football. He suffered a loss to Kirby Smart in the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship and fell twice in the 2022 regular season to the University of Tennessee and Louisiana State University. National media hails Georgia as the best […]

 

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Watch: Caleb Downs shares emotional embrace with brother Josh after Indianapolis Colts draft

He is a talented five-star freshman defensive back for the University of Alabama, but Caleb Downs hopes to someone day a moment like his brother had last week. Downs’ brother, Josh, got a call from the Indianapolis Colts in the third round of the NFL Draft. As a two-time first-team All-ACC honoree and two-time 1,000+ […]

 

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Bryce Young tackles rapid fire questions with excellent precision

He is excited to be with the Carolina Panthers, and Bryce Young wants the fans to know everything about him. On Thursday, the Panthers’ social media team put together questions and had Young answer them at a fast pace. RELATED: Calvin Ridley reacts to DeVonta Smith Top 5 Alabama wide receivers list He answered each question […]

 

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Alabama fans react to DeVonta Smith’s Top 5 Tide receivers list

Former Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith laid out his top five Crimson Tide wide receivers of all time which sparked a great deal of debate on the internet. Smith, who won the Heisman Trophy in 2020, ranked himself at the five spot on his list with many fans believing he’s being a bit too humble. […]

Modern era, I agree. But, all-time starts with Don Hutson

 

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Modern era, I agree. But, all-time starts with Don Hutson

Agreed and I know that is a lot of great WR's on both lists but Waddle has to be considered.

 

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What did we learn about the offensive line from Alabama’s A-Day?

Alabama’s offensive line could be the team’s biggest strength in the fall. It graduated Tyler Steen, Emil Ekiyor, and Kendall Randolph (lineman/tight end) to the NFL Draft, but the Crimson Tide returns monsters ready for Eric Wolford to use. JC Latham, Seth McLaughlin, and Tyler Booker are back as veterans. Latham started all 13 games […]

 

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Trevon Diggs weighs in on Top 5 Alabama receivers debate

Former Alabama defensive back and wide receiver, Trevon Diggs gave his thoughts on the top five Alabama wide receivers debate Saturday. Diggs was a receiver for the Crimson Tide as a freshman before transitioning to cornerback. Several former Alabama players have recently shared their top five Alabama wide receivers list after DeVonta Smith listed his […]

 

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Alabama 5-Star commit Jaylen Mbakwe wins track state championship in multiple events

Alabama football’s five-star athlete commit, Jaylen Mbakwe went out with a bang at the 6A State Championship Track Meet. Mbakwe took home a gold model in three events. He finished first in the 100-meter dash with a time of 10.70. He also won the 200-meter dash. Mbakwe’s impressive performance was capped off by helping Clay-Chalkville’s […]

 

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ESPN updates college football Top 25 power rankings

ESPN recently updated its college football top 25 power ranking after spring football, and Alabama football is just outside of the top five. The Georgia Bulldogs are ranked No. 1 after back-to-back National Championship seasons. Michigan followed the Bulldogs at No. 2. Florida State, USC and Ohio State are the next programs. The Alabama Crimson […]

 

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Former Alabama TE Cameron Latu has his number for 49ers

He played outside linebacker and tight end at Alabama, but Cameron Latu is back on the west coast. Latu got selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the third round (No. 101 overall) of the NFL Draft. He totaled 12 touchdown receptions combined in 2021 and 2022 for the Crimson Tide, including eight in 2021. […]

 

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Former Alabama players Jahmyr Gibbs and Brian Branch have their numbers for Detroit Lions

Jahmyr Gibbs and Brian Branch got selected by the Detroit Lions in the NFL Draft. Both players have their numbers for the Lions. According to the team, Gibbs is No. 26 and Branch is No. 32. Gibbs got taken No. 12 overall in the draft while Branch came off the board at No. 45 overall. Both […]