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AP preseason All-America team highlighted by Alabama stars

Alabama stars Bryce Young and Will Anderson Jr. are among four players from the top-ranked Crimson Tide selected to the Associated Press preseason All-America team.

By Times Free Press Staff August 22, 2022

FILE - Iowa State defensive end Will McDonald IV (9) plays during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game against Oregon, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. McDonald was selected to The Associated Press preseason All-America team Monday, Aug. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

Smart more cautious with Bulldogs receivers this preseason

If the Georgia Bulldogs ever have a full contingent of receivers this season, coach Kirby Smart knows it will be a rarity.

By David Paschall August 20, 2022

Georgia photo by Perry McIntyre / Georgia senior receiver Kearis Jackson was held out of the back half of Saturday afternoon’s scrimmage in Athens following an injury. Jackson is the only Bulldogs receiver to have played in all 25 games the past two seasons.

Bama’s Jermaine Burton seeking second straight national title

The College Football Playoff provides a championship trophy and a participation trophy for the vying teams each year.

By David Paschall August 15, 2022

Crimson Tide photos / Alabama junior receiver Jermaine Burton, who spent the past two seasons at Georgia, has been the most consistent at his position according to Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban.

No. 1 Alabama tops preseason AP Top 25; Ohio St, ‘Dawgs next

With two of the best players in the country leading the way - and a championship game loss as motivation - Alabama is No. 1 in The Associated Press preseason college football poll for the second straight season and ninth time overall.

By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer August 15, 2022

FILE - Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) during warm ups before the start of an NCAA college football game against Auburn Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. Alabama is No. 1 in the preseason AP Top 25 for the second straight season. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)

Alabama’s Saban, Georgia’s Smart seeking more energy after first scrimmages

The two college football programs that vied for last season's Southeastern Conference championship and the national title conducted their first scrimmages Saturday afternoon.

By David Paschall August 13, 2022

Crimson Tide photos / Former Dalton High and Georgia Tech running back Jahmyr Gibbs looks for running room during Alabama's first preseason scrimmage Saturday afternoon.

Alabama receiver JoJo Earle to miss start of season with foot injury

Alabama wide receiver JoJo Earle is expected to miss the first month of the season with a broken foot.

By The Associated Press August 10, 2022

AP photo by Vasha Hunt / Alabama wide receiver JoJo Earle is helped off the field after sustaining a leg injury during a home game against New Mexico State last November. Earle missed three games late in the 2021 season, and he will miss the start of this season with a broken foot.

Alabama No. 1 in preseason coaches’ poll; Ohio St. 2, UGA 3

Alabama was voted No. 1 in the preseason USA Today coaches' poll released Monday, with Ohio State second and defending national champion Georgia third.

By Associated Press August 8, 2022

Alabama head coach Nick Saban speaks during NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days Tuesday, July 19, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Alabama’s O’Brien appreciates Saban reaching out when others weren’t

On Oct. 5, 2020, Bill O'Brien was relieved of his duties as head coach and general manager of the NFL's Houston Texans.

By David Paschall August 7, 2022

Crimson Tide photos / Alabama offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien is back for a second season after guiding last year's unit to 488.2 yards and 39.9 points per game.

Saban explains ‘rebuilding year’ after Alabama’s first practice

Alabama won its seventh Southeastern Conference championship in a 10-year stretch last season to earn the top seed in the College Football Playoff, and the Crimson Tide also played for the national title for a ninth time in 13 years.

By David Paschall August 4, 2022

Crimson Tide photos / Alabama won the Southeastern Conference championship and reached the title game of the four-team playoff last season, but Crimson Tide football coach Nick Saban referred to that this week as a rebuilding year. He explained what he meant following Thursday's first practice of the preseason.

Tide players eager to watch Dalton’s Jahmyr Gibbs make opponents miss

There are so many familiar factors pointing Alabama in the direction of a No. 1 preseason ranking and a run at another college football crown.

By David Paschall July 23, 2022

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