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Opinion | Now what? Student athletes’ calls to action go largely unanswered

It wasn't so long ago that student athletes masked up and marched for Black lives. In the aftermath, the University and the Southeastern Conference said they were ready to make changes. But the follow-up has been basically unknowable.
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‘He stood in the gap’: How a former player says Paul ‘Bear’ Bryant changed the game for Black players

Alexander Plant | @aplant63, Sports Editor February 10, 2021
In 1980, Walter Lewis knew he would be the University's first Black quarterback. But he didn't know he would be Paul 'Bear' Bryant's last quarterback. Lewis remembers Bryant as a great coach—and a game changer for Black athletes.
MBB Recap | How old habits led to Alabama’s first SEC loss

MBB Recap | How old habits led to Alabama’s first SEC loss

Alexander Plant | @aplant63, Sports Editor February 8, 2021
The Crimson Tide lost 68-65 to the Missouri Tigers, ending their SEC winning streak.
Volleyball sweeps weekend doubleheader at Ole Miss

Volleyball sweeps weekend doubleheader at Ole Miss

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter February 7, 2021
Alabama volleyball captured its first pair of back-to-back wins of the season after two five-set thriller wins against the Ole Miss Rebels (0-10) this weekend. 
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MBB Recap | How Alex Reese’s stand-out game led to the Tide’s tenth straight SEC win

Alexander Plant | @aplant63, Sports Editor February 3, 2021
Alabama men's basketball remains on top of the Southeastern Conference. A hotly contested first half gave way to a runaway victory for the Crimson Tide, led on defense and offense by senior forward Alex Reese.
Consistency Concerns: Missteps add up in Alabama volleyball loss

Consistency Concerns: Missteps add up in Alabama volleyball loss

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter January 31, 2021
In another tricky Alabama-South Carolina this week, Alabama volleyball stumbled into a 3-1 loss on Friday. Head coach Lindsey Devine was clear that the team needed to improve in its consistency to succeed. "We have a lot to work on," Devine said.
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Alabama gymnastics is undefeated. They’ll need to step it up to win the conference

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter January 31, 2021
After facing Kentucky on Friday, Alabama gymnastics remains undefeated. But with some uneven performances under its belt and a total score of 197 still to be reached, the team will have to buckle down to stay alive.
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WBB Analysis | What we learned from the Tide’s Sunday loss

Ashlee Woods | @ashleemwoods, Assistant Sports Editor January 31, 2021
Alabama women's basketball lost to South Carolina on the road Sunday. A halftime stumble led to a tough 87-63 loss, but seniors Jordan Lewis and Jasmine Walker were still in good form.
MBB Analysis | Oats’ ‘culture of winning basketball’ hinges on one thing

MBB Analysis | Oats’ ‘culture of winning basketball’ hinges on one thing

Alexander Plant | @aplant63, Sports Editor January 27, 2021
Here's what it'll take for Alabama to keep it's perfect SEC record.
'The Pregame Presser' takes a look ahead for spring sports

‘The Pregame Presser’ takes a look ahead for spring sports

On today's docket: Nate Oats' three-point shooting balancing act, consistency in Alabama gymnastics and how Kristy Curry's squad can succeed against Kentucky.
Mac Jones passes the torch to freshman Bryce Young during the College Football Playoff National Championship on Jan. 11.

Opinion | Mac Jones was the answer

Austin Hannon, Contributing Columnist January 27, 2021
Alabama football had a year for the books. And though it wasn't Mac Jones who brought home the Heisman or won his seventh national title, the mark he leaves on Alabama football is indelible.
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‘Always good to get a win’: Alabama remains unchallenged at the top of the SEC

Alexander Plant | @aplant63, Sports Editor January 24, 2021
With big games still to come, Alabama men's basketball shut down Mississippi State Saturday, maintaining the team's perfect Southeastern Conference record. The tight game gave the team the experience it needs to keep rolling over tough opponents.