JOHN ZENOR
White team quarterback Bryce Young (9) throws over Crimson team defensive back Jalyn Armour-Davis (5) during Alabama's spring NCAA college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Saturday, April 17, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Gary Cosby/The Tuscaloosa News via AP)
QB front-runner Young mostly shines in Alabama's spring game

By John Zenor Apr. 17, 2021 05:28 PM EDT
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Bryce Young made a juke move to elude a rushing

FILE - Alabama quarterback Mac Jones passes against Ohio State during the second half of an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game in Miami Gardens, Fla., in this Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, file photo. Patrick Surtain II and Mac Jones had the spotlight at Alabama's Pro Day, Tuesday, March 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)
Jones, Smith, Harris reconnect at Alabama's pro day No. 2

By John Zenor Mar. 30, 2021 06:10 PM EDT
DeVonta Smith was there for quarterback Mac Jones once again, this time it was

FILE - In this Sept. 26, 2020, file photo, Alabama coach Nick Saban leads the team to the field before an NCAA college football game against Missouri in Columbia, Mo. Saban and Alabama opened spring practice Friday, March 19, 2021l with an immediate goal. Along with winning another national championship, that is. For now, they need to find replacements for three of college football's top offensive weapons. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson, File)
Playmakers wanted: Defending champ Alabama replacing stars

By John Zenor Mar. 19, 2021 08:30 PM EDT
Nick Saban and Alabama opened spring practice Friday with an immediate goal.

Alabama forward Herbert Jones (1) dunks the ball over Arkansas forward Connor Vanover (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Fayetteville, Ark. Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Football schools? Ohio State, Alabama thriving in hoops, too

By John Zenor Feb. 26, 2021 01:36 PM EST
Ohio State and Alabama competing for a national championship is hardly an

FILE - In this Jan. 12, 2020, file photo, LSU head coach Ed Orgeron speaks during a news conference for the NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game in New Orleans. National Signing Day begins Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Alabama, SEC powers rake in highly rated recruiting hauls

By John Zenor Feb. 03, 2021 06:53 PM EST
Alabama dominated the recruiting landscape, but the other Southeastern

American Team quarterback Kellen Mond of Texas A&M (12) has his throw tipped by National Team offensive lineman Osa Odighizuwa of UCLA (92) during the first half of the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Franks-to-Yeboah TD seals National's 27-24 Senior Bowl win

By John Zenor Jan. 30, 2021 05:59 PM EST
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Texas A&M's Kellen Mond was the Senior Bowl Most

American Team head coach Matt Rhule (Carolina Panthers) jokes with American Team quarterback Kellen Mond of Texas A&M (12) during the American Team practice for the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Alabama QB Mac Jones heads into Senior Bowl on gimpy ankle

By John Zenor Jan. 29, 2021 03:52 PM EST
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Mac Jones’ last game was for a national championship. The

NFL team personnel watch the National team practice for the NCAA college football Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
Players who opted out look to shake off rust at Senior Bowl

By John Zenor Jan. 28, 2021 04:59 PM EST
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Former Wake Forest quarterback Jamie

Ex-NFL players hold mentoring sessions with prospects

By John Zenor Jan. 27, 2021 01:14 PM EST
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Senior Bowl players are spending their days this week

Importance of Senior Bowl increases for NFL teams, prospects

By John Zenor Jan. 26, 2021 05:34 PM EST
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — With whistles blowing and players moving from station to

Alabama defensive lineman Christian Barmore celebrates after a tackle against Ohio State during the first half of an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Jones among 4 Alabama underclassmen declaring for NFL draft

By John Zenor Jan. 14, 2021 04:18 PM EST
Four stars from Alabama's national championship team, including Heisman Trophy

Alabama head coach Nick Saban and offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood hold the trophy after their win against Ohio State in an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game, Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Alabama won 52-24. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Alabama's Nick Saban already working on chasing title No. 8

By John Zenor Jan. 12, 2021 11:25 AM EST
Nick Saban wasn't ready to contemplate his legacy moments after capturing a

CORRECTS YEAR TO 2021 INSTEAD OF 2020 - Football fans shop for souvenirs, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, in Miami Beach, Fla. Ohio State, and Alabama will play the College Football Playoff National Championship game in Miami Gardens on Monday night. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Sarkisian, Bama stars deliver big numbers in OC's finale

By John Zenor Jan. 11, 2021 06:56 PM EST
Steve Sarkisian took full advantage of three of the most dangerous weapons in

Alabama head coach Nick Saban applauds as he watches his team play Notre Dame late in the second half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Saban confirms discussions about postponing title game

By John Zenor Jan. 07, 2021 05:01 PM EST
Alabama coach Nick Saban acknowledged there were discussions about possibly

Alabama linebacker Dylan Moses (32) warms up before an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. In a recent Instagram post, Moses detailed his struggles with physical problems “fighting through pain every single game” and disclosed his grandmother's death. “It’s been times I wanted to quit and times I wanted to walk away from my dreams,” he posted. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Alabama linebacker Dylan Moses anchors young Tide defense

By John Zenor Jan. 07, 2021 04:35 PM EST
Alabama middle linebacker Dylan Moses has had to overcome personal struggles

Alabama running back Najee Harris celebrates after their win against Notre Dame in the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Bama's Waddle back practicing, status for title game unclear

By John Zenor Jan. 06, 2021 05:40 PM EST
Alabama star receiver Jaylen Waddle has returned to practice. Now the question

FILE - In this Nov. 9, 2019, file photo, Alabama offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian watches warmups before an NCAA football game against LSU in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Texas has hired Sarkisian as the Longhorns new coach. The move comes just a few hours after Texas announced the firing of Tom Herman after four seasons with no Big 12 championships. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
Sark latest 'Bama assistant multi-tasking before title game

By John Zenor Jan. 06, 2021 05:05 PM EST
Steve Sarkisian is the latest Alabama coordinator to be drawing up game plans

Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) catches a pass in the end zone for a touchdown as Notre Dame cornerback Nick McCloud, right, defends in the second half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Alabama, Ohio State travel different paths to title game

By John Zenor Jan. 04, 2021 06:15 PM EST
Alabama breezed through the regular season and college football's semifinals,

FILE - Ohio State cornerback Shaun Wade (24) is shown during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game against Clemson in Glendale, Ariz., in this Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, file photo. Wade was selected to The Associated Press All-America first-team defense, Monday, Dec. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Offense wins championships? CFP defenses face big challenges

By John Zenor Dec. 29, 2020 01:53 PM EST
My how times have changed in college football since the last time Alabama and

Alabama quarterback Mac Jones (10) works against Florida during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Explosive trio leads Alabama into College Football Playoffs

By John Zenor Dec. 28, 2020 04:39 PM EST
Alabama’s best offensive player might be quarterback Mac Jones, who while is