Alabama's Scheduling Math Just Got Personal
With the SEC moving to a nine-game slate, Alabama has one too many non-conference opponents on the books for 2028. After Ohio State AD Ross Bjork's latest comments, the Tide can't afford to blink.
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With the SEC moving to a nine-game slate, Alabama has one too many non-conference opponents on the books for 2028. After Ohio State AD Ross Bjork's latest comments, the Tide can't afford to blink.
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The days of three schools signing every five-star prospect are finished. The 2026 class proves parity has arrived, and for coaches, that means development is king again.
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Curt Cignetti isn't disrespecting Alabama's history; he's just refusing to let his players watch it. When the lights go down in the film room, the logo on the helmet disappears.
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Nick Saban pinpointed exactly why Alabama survived Norman: Emotion burns hot and fast, but execution is the only fuel that lasts four quarters.
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Playing a team twice is a test of preparation, not talent. With Alabama heading to Oklahoma for a Friday night playoff tilt, the game will be won in the trenches and the film room.