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Open letter: a message from Coach Nick Saban

September 5, 2019
Coach Nick Saban pens a letter for the Crimson White.
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Offense debuts new, more methodical approach

James Ogletree, Sports Editor September 5, 2019
Last season Alabama ushered in a revamped style of offense, moving the chains through the air instead of on the ground and implementing more modern elements like the run-pass option.
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Continuing the Legacy: Alumni impress in NFL preseason

Jack Kennedy, Staff Reporter September 3, 2019
Former Alabama players showcased their talents over the span of four weeks of the NFL preseason.
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PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama continues preparation for New Mexico State

James Benedetto, Assistant Sports Editor September 3, 2019
Alabama continued its preparation for its home opener against New Mexico State with another outdoor practice on Tuesday afternoon. Here are our observations from the media viewing period.
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Alabama soccer dominates Lamar, 5-0

Joey Blackwell, Staff Reporter September 1, 2019
Alabama soccer improves its record to 3-1 after a dominating performance over Lamar on Sunday.
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Cross country opens 2019 season victorious

Carey Reeder, Staff Reporter September 1, 2019
The Alabama women’s cross country team opened its 2019 season with a first-place finish at the Brooks Memphis Twilight Classic on Saturday night. The men's team finished third.
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Alabama defense stifles Blue Devils in season-opening win

James Ogletree, Sports Editor August 31, 2019
Alabama’s defense didn’t look like it was starting two true freshmen at inside linebacker. It didn’t look like it had six new starters. And it didn’t look like it was missing its most athletic pass rusher. As it bottled up the Duke Blue Devils en route to a 42-3 win, it looked like a normal Alabama defense. 
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Offense picks up steam after sluggish first half

James Benedetto, Assistant Sports Editor August 31, 2019
It was a tale of two halves for Alabama’s offense in its 42-3 victory over Duke. 
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Instant: Alabama defeats Duke in season opener

James Ogletree and James Benedetto, Sports Editor and Assistant Sports Editor August 31, 2019
Alabama opened its 2019 season with a 42-3 win over Duke in Atlanta, improving to 13-0 in season openers under coach Nick Saban. The Crimson Tide’s defense held Duke to 204 total yards while scoring four touchdowns in the second half.
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Volleyball caps undefeated weekend at Buffalo Invite

Halle Bonner, Staff Reporter August 31, 2019
Alabama volleyball defeated the Colgate Raiders in five sets on Saturday, capping a 3-0 weekend at the Buffalo Invite in Buffalo, New York. 
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Behind Enemy Lines: The Chronicle’s Derek Saul previews season opener

James Ogletree, Sports Editor August 31, 2019
We caught up with Derek Saul, the sports editor of Duke’s student newspaper, The Chronicle, to get an insider’s perspective on the Blue Devils. Here’s all you need to know about the Crimson Tide’s first opponent of the 2019 season.
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Duke’s Cutcliffe has magic touch to revive offenses

James Ogletree, Sports Editor August 31, 2019
Duke head coach David Cutcliffe has a knack for putting quarterbacks in the NFL.