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The tight end has been one position that has never done much in Alabama's offense. Enter O.J. Howard, part unreal playmaker, part freshman.

The defending national champions appear to have quite a lot to figure out as they play with dozens of puzzle pieces this spring, as Alex Scarbrough writes about the 10 most important observations of 2013 as it has unfolded thus far.

Story | Conversation | March 24, 2013

Alabama coach Nick Saban knows there would be nothing gained from leaving the arrests and other misbehavior of the offseason in the past, so he met the issue head-on during the first day of spring practice.

Alabama's defense was No. 1 last season even with a few flaws, a testament to Nick Saban and Kirby Smart's system. This spring, they'll try to improve it.

Alabama's AD knows that the constant turnover among Nick Saban's assistance is certainly nothing to sweat. Moreover, it's something of which the perennial national champs can be proud.

Four Alabama players have been dismissed from the team following their arrests after two robberies on campus.

The four arrested Crimson Tide players deserve to be punished, but should that punishment include exile from a support network that could help them?

With Alabama's 2013 class about to become official, it's time to hand out some superlatives for the 2012 recruiting class.

Story | Conversation | February 04, 2013

Their Crimson Tide careers over, Nick Saban's players find their coach has prepped them for the NFL's off-field demands.

Alabama won the national title and its offense was a major reason why. Alex Scarborough hands out his grades.

Story | Conversation | January 16, 2013

Alabama starting center Barrett Jones will be held out of practice for the next week while he nurses a sprained foot, according to coach Nick Saban.

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- For a time, the monster looked human. Jesse Williams, Alabama's hulking nose guard, lay in a heap on the artificial turf, grasping at his knee. Anguish crossed his tattooed face. His sly grin vanished along with his superhuman per...

Alabama nose tackle Jesse Williams embodied the Tide's perseverance in winning the SEC Championship game against Georgia, as he fought through an injury to impact the victory.

Alabama was expected to beat Auburn, but this wasn't always the case for the Crimson Tide's upperclassmen. That's what made this win memorable.

If you're good enough, it doesn't matter how old you are at Alabama. The Crimson Tide are receiving big plays from freshmen Amari Cooper and T.J. Yeldon.

No. 1 Alabama goes into unfamiliar territory Saturday, as it travels to Columbia, Mo., for its first SEC matchup with the Missouri Tigers.