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Alabama football held players-only meeting to address issues

After an ugly win against USF, Alabama had a players-only meeting to discuss the team’s problems.

Alabama football ranks No. 13 in the nation with a 2-1 record. The hopes of reaching the College Football Playoff have dwindled significantly and it seems like any changes to the team are done in the interest of damage control. Unless something drastic changes, like the mentality of the team.

Well, Crimson Tide offensive lineman Tyler Booker revealed on Next Round Live that the team held a players-only meeting to address the issues the team is having.

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Alabama will host Ole Miss for an afternoon start to SEC play in Week 4.

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David Pollack: ‘Not a chance’ that Texas football wins the Big 12

ESPN analyst David Pollack does not believe Texas will win the Big 12.

ESPN college football analyst David Pollack doesn’t like the Texas Longhorns’ prospects to win the Big 12. When asked if the team would take home the conference crown in 2023, Pollack emphatically refuted the idea.

It’s not the first time the former Georgia defensive lineman has doubted the Longhorns and almost certainly won’t be the last. Last fall ahead of the Alabama game, Pollack had the following to say about the team.

“They’re gonna get smoked today. Absolutely smoked. Alabama is the best team in the country for a reason. Texas, just try to hold on, try to stay healthy. Have a fun rest of the year, but you ain’t winning today.”

Texas didn’t exactly get smoked. Alabama won on a late field goal. Nevertheless, until the team lives up to expectations, the national talking point will be that the Longhorns continue to underwhelm.

Despite past failures, Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian leads the prohibitive favorite to win the conference. Unlike past teams, the depth of talent is not lacking at receiver. Offensive line coach Kyle Flood has perhaps the program’s best offensive line since Colt McCoy’s freshman season, led by an All-American left tackle candidate in Kelvin Banks. Over the spring, quarterback Quinn Ewers looks more like the player who had Alabama on the ropes in 2022.

On the other side, coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski’s defense has finally put it all together. We’ll have a better idea of how high the team can climb after they face the Crimson Tide. Nevertheless, in regard to Texas winning the Big 12, there is certainly a chance.

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Former Alabama RB makes bold statement regarding Texas’ Week 2 matchup against Tide

Former Alabama running back Keilan Robinson made a strong declaration about Texas’ matchup with the Tide.

One former Alabama player didn’t hold back when speaking on Texas’ matchup with the Tide in September. Former Alabama and current Texas Longhorns running back [autotag]Keilan Robinson[/autotag] recently spoke about their matchup on a Twitter space that he hosted. Here is what Robinson said:

“Ain’t no chip on our shoulder, it’s just a … it might be a chip (because) it’s Texas, because you there’s a few people that might be trying to count us out, but knowing what I know, seeing what I see every day being here and being there, I know we can beat them boys. We just got to do what we got to do.”

Robinson spent just one season at Alabama in 2019 before sitting out the following season due to COVID-19. In that one season, he had 39 carries for 254 yards and two touchdowns. Soon after Alabam won the 2020 national championship, he elected to transfer to Texas and re-unite with several former Alabama coaches and players.

He wasn’t the only former member of the Crimson Tide to head to the Texas. Alabama lost numerous players and coaches to the Longhorns once former Tide offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian left for Texas.

Since then, there has been tension between the two programs. Robinson and former Alabama wide receiver [autotag]Agiye Hall[/autotag] have both had things to say about the program after transferring.

When speaking with 247Sports’ Chip Brown, Hall had this to say:

One thing that really stood out is the culture. Bama fans — they’re not really loving, if I could say — even when you leave. Texas fans are like a family. They love you unconditionally.”

This Week 2 contest will mean something special. It will likely be one of many matchups to come as the Longhorns are slated to join the SEC in the coming years. This game will likely determine how each team’s season will go. It is shaping to be a game for the centuries.

Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow Alabama Football throughout the 2022 offseason.

UGA football in 5-star DB’s final four

The Georgia Bulldogs have made five-star defensive back Tony Mitchell’s top four schools.

The Georgia Bulldogs have made five-star defensive back Tony Mitchell’s top four schools. Mitchell is already an accomplished high school athlete in Alabaster, Alabama.

The five-star defensive back considers Georgia, Alabama, Auburn, and Texas A&M to be his top schools. Mitchell is favored to commit to the Alabama Crimson Tide per 247Sports.

In 2020, Mitchell won a state championship (Class 7A) in dramatic fashion with Thompson High School. Mitchell has won three state championships during his impressive high school career. The talented five-star recruit is a rising senior and received immense recruiting interest from some of the nation’s top college football programs.

Thompson defensive back Tony Mitchell (3) breaks up a pass intended for Central wide receiver Karmello English (2) during the 7A state championship game. [Gary Cosby Jr./Tuscaloosa News]

Tony Mitchell is ranked as the No. 2 cornerback in the class of 2023 and the No. 15 overall prospect. Mitchell is the No. 2 recruit in Alabama. The 6-foot-2, 180-pound defender has desirable size for a cornerback prospect.

Mitchell no longer is strongly considering some of his previous top schools like LSU, Clemson, Florida, and Oregon.

The Alabaster standout announced his latest list of top schools via his Twitter account:

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NIL Drama: Jimbo Fisher, Deion Sanders respond to Nick Saban’s shots at Texas A&M, Jackson State

Just wow…You don’t want to miss this one.

You’re going to want to grab some popcorn for this one.

Alabama’s Nick Saban fired shots at Texas A&M’s Jimbo Fisher and Jackson State, led by Deion Sanders, over NIL (name, image and likeness) on camera to local business owners on Wednesday night.

Here’s how the events have unfolded. And it is very entertaining.

Alabama football hires former Georgia Bulldogs QB

Nick Saban and the Alabama Crimson Tide have hired former Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Joe Cox to be their tight ends coach

Nick Saban and the Alabama Crimson Tide have hired former Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Joe Cox to be their tight end coach. Cox has several seasons of experience as a tight end coach at the college level.

Cox began his football coaching career as the offensive coordinator at North Carolina high school powerhouse Mallard Creek in 2014. In 2015, Cox accepted a graduate assistant role with Colorado State under Mike Bobo, who had coached Cox during his career with Georgia.

Cox was promoted to Colorado State’s tight ends coach. He served as the Rams’ tight ends coach from 2016-2019. Cox followed Bobo to South Carolina for the 2020 season. He served as the Gamecocks’ wide receiver coach.

Last season, Cox returned home and coached tight ends for the Charlotte 49ers.

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Joe Cox has a lot of experience in SEC as a player and has strong ties to Georgia offensive analyst Mike Bobo. Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Now, Cox will coach the tight ends at Alabama. The Crimson Tide have a strong recent history of tight ends, including Irv Smith Jr. and O.J. Howard.

Cox played quarterback at Georgia from 2005-2009. He started for the Bulldogs in 2009.

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How to watch, listen or stream Georgia vs.Alabama

Here’s how to watch the National Championship…

Georgia (14-1) will play Alabama (14-1) for a National Championship on Monday night.

The Bulldogs seek redemption after a 41-24 loss to the Tide in the SEC Championship.

DawgNation might have a champion in Athens for the first time in 42 years if it can stop Nick Saban and the Heisman winner Bryce Young in route to a title.

Here is how to watch, listen or stream the game:

What Alabama media is saying about Georgia

Here’s what Bama media is saying about the Dawgs…

Georgia (14-1) is set to take on Alabama (14-1) in an SEC Championship rematch for the national championship.

The Bulldogs look to get redemption and take home their first national title since 1980 on Monday night.

Here’s what Alabama media is saying about UGA ahead of the game:

Updated Georgia injury report ahead of UGA vs. Alabama

Here’s Georgia’s injury situation for the SEC Championship

No. 1 Georgia is dealing with injuries to multiple starters ahead of the SEC Championship matchup with No. 3 Alabama.

The injury bug has bitten the Bulldogs early and often this season, but that hasn’t derailed the undefeated train from Athens yet.

Here’s Georgia’s updated injury report for the SEC Championship:

5 reasons why Georgia knocks off Alabama

The Tide turns on Saturday night…

It’s No. 1 Georgia (12-0) versus No. 3 Alabama (11-1) for the SEC title this Saturday in Atlanta.

UGA head coach Kirby Smart will, once again, get another shot to knock off Nick Saban and his former team.

The Bulldogs’ close losses to the Crimson Tide in the 2012 and 2018 SEC Championships, as well as the 2018 national title, still linger in the minds of DawgNation.

While Alabama is still defending national champions, Georgia enters this one as the most dominant team in college football this season and has much more than an SEC Championship win in mind.

UGA’s hunt for 15-0 faces its biggest test yet this weekend.

Here’s five reasons why Georgia gets over the hump and walks away with a win: