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BamaOnLine.com has learned that Alabama will be without the services of at least three players -- Najee Harris, Brian Robinson and Terrell Lewis -- for a portion of its season-opening matchup with Duke on Saturday in Atlanta. Meanwhile, another player, DeVonta Smith, will reportedly miss time in the opener as well.  Who are next men up at running back, outside linebacker and wide receiver for the...

Since 2008, BamaOnLine.com's Instant Analysis has been a staple of Crimson Tide football coverage. That won't change in 2019, as we'll continue to provide Alabama fans with insight and interaction fresh from Tuscaloosa. As for items we touched on during the latest edition of IA, they included: * Practice visitors of note. * What factors will take a defense from good to great? * Tons of interaction...

On Monday, Alabama continued a tradition unlike any other when head coach Nick Saban released his team's depth chart for Saturday's matchup with Duke in Atlanta. Join senior analyst Travis Reier as he breaks down the two-deep and provides some thoughts on Saban's comments from his Monday news conference.

Since 2008, BamaOnLine.com's Instant Analysis has been a staple of Crimson Tide football coverage. That won't change in 2019, as we'll continue to provide Alabama fans with insight and interaction fresh from Tuscaloosa. As for items we touched on during the latest edition of IA, they included: * Absence of note on Saturday. * Offensive line looks. * Tight end pairings take shape. * Young defensive...

On Friday, Alabama picked up a commitment from Destrehan (La.) running back Kyle Edwards. For more on what the 6-foot, 210-pounder brings to the table -- and what, if anything, his verbal means in relation to a five-star target at the position -- join Tim Watts and Travis Reier for the latest installment of the Built By BamaOnLine Podcast.  Watts and Reier also discuss the Crimson Tide's latest cr...

With another fall camp in the books, BamaOnLine.com staff members Charlie Potter and Travis Reier take a position-by-position look at the 2019 Crimson Tide. 

Since 2008, BamaOnLine.com's Instant Analysis has been a staple of Crimson Tide football coverage. That won't change in 2019, as we'll continue to provide Alabama fans with insight and interaction fresh from Tuscaloosa. As for items we touched on during the latest edition of IA, they included: * Christian Harris. * Base linebacker and secondary looks. * Former Tide great checks out talented, young...

The approach of another football season means Alabama will have important official visitors on campus throughout the fall. Not just in football, either. New UA men's hoops coach Nate Oats has lined up a handful of targets for the coming months as well.  On the latest edition of the Built By BamaOnLine podcast, BOL recruiting analyst Hank South joins senior analyst Travis Reier to get you up to spe...

Throughout the practice week, there had been signs that different positional combinations might get a look during the second and final scrimmage of fall camp. At at least two spots, that looked to be the case heading into team work on Saturday. BOLs staffer Travis Reier and Charlie Potter have more from Bryant-Denny Stadium.

Since 2008, BamaOnLine.com's Instant Analysis has been a staple of Crimson Tide football coverage. That won't change in 2019, as we'll continue to provide Alabama fans with insight and interaction fresh from Tuscaloosa. As for items we touched on during the latest edition of IA, they included: * More guard-center combinations to consider. * Inside linebacker duos post-mcMillon injury. * Young play...

What do you get when you bring together long-time BamaOnLine staffers Tim Watts, Travis Reier and Trevor Hewitt and hit record on the ol' podcast machine?  Answer: Discussion on topics ranging from casting "The Godfather" with BOL staffers; UA's rash of injuries; Tim Tebow's impact on the innerwebs; the chances of Mac Jones succeeding Tua Tagovailoa behind center; all-time recruiting flips in the...

Since 2008, BamaOnLine.com's Instant Analysis has been a staple of Crimson Tide football coverage. That won't change in 2019, as we'll continue to provide Alabama fans with insight and interaction fresh from Tuscaloosa. As for items we touched on during the latest edition of IA, they included: * Keeping up with fallout from injuries at inside linebacker and running back. * Another defensive linema...

Once pads go on during fall camp, no news is good news.  With that thought in mind, Alabama fans got some news Saturday morning -- and it wasn't good. Prior to today's scrimmage, five-star freshman running back Trey Sanders was on crutches and sporting a boot on his left foot as he got off the team bus at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The scene confirmed what had been feared since Thursday night.  Join BO...

As the Alabama football staff looks to close out its haul for the 2020 recruiting class, a handful of moving pieces will define the cycle for the Crimson Tide. In more than one instance, it appears as if either/or scenarios involving the SEC's top two programs -- Alabama and Georgia -- will play out. On the latest edition of the Built By BamaOnline podcast, BOL recruiting analyst Hank South joins...

Since 2008, BamaOnLine.com's Instant Analysis has been a staple of Crimson Tide football coverage. That won't change in 2019, as we'll continue to provide Alabama fans with insight and interaction fresh from Tuscaloosa. As for items we touched on during the latest edition of IA, they included: * Another key absence for the Crimson Tide defensive line. * Young safeties learning multiple roles. * To...

Since 2008, BamaOnLine.com's Instant Analysis  has been a staple of Crimson Tide football coverage. That won't change in 2019, as we'll continue to provide Alabama fans with insight and interaction fresh from Tuscaloosa. As for items we touched on during the latest edition of IA, they included: * For all the talk about Tua's weight loss, what about Taulia's offseason? * Upcoming scrimmages could f...

Since 2008, BamaOnLine.com's Instant Analysis has been a staple of Crimson Tide football coverage. That won't change in 2019, as we'll continue to provide Alabama fans with insight and interaction fresh from Tuscaloosa. As for items we touched on during the latest edition of IA, they included: * Why should you believe Terrell Lewis is back to full go? * Summer enrollee defensive linemen working to...

Since 2008, BamaOnLine.com's Instant Analysis has been a staple of Crimson Tide football coverage. That won't change in 2019, as we'll continue to provide Alabama fans with insight and interaction fresh from Tuscaloosa. As for items senior analyst Travis Reier touched on during the latest edition of IA, they included: * Who is in  non-contact jerseys and does it matter (right now)? * Outlining com...

The Alabama Crimson Tide held its annual media day Saturday, with head coach Nick Saban and his coordinators -- Steve Sarkisian and Pete Golding -- kicking things off at the Mal Moore Athletic Facility. From there, the team transitioned to Bryant-Denny Stadium, where select players were made available to reporters before the 2019 version of the Tide posed for its team picture. In this midday updat...

Since 2008, BamaOnLine.com's Instant Analysis has been a staple of Crimson Tide football coverage. That won't change in 2019, as we'll continue to provide Alabama fans with insight and interaction fresh from Tuscaloosa. As for items we touched on during the latest edition of IA, they included: * Position-by-position thoughts from Day 1 of camp.  * Who's filling in for injured players at defensive...

Even with prospects transitioning from the summer camp circuit to their high school seasons, that doesn't mean there isn't a lot of action unfolding on the recruiting front. From official offers going out on Aug. 1 to some important mile markers coming up on the horizon, Nick Saban and his staff are working hard to close out the 2020 cycle with another bang. Join BOL staff members Hank South and T...

Word of sophomore outside linebacker Eyabi Anoma not being enrolled at UA for the current semester interrupted a relatively quiet offseason for Nick Saban's team. On the latest Built By BamaOnLine Podcast, staff members Charlie Potter and Travis Reier go in depth on potential scenarios at Anoma's position as well as previewing other important storylines for the month of August.

With 22 commitments already on board for its 2020 recruiting class, Alabama heads into a important stretch on the recruiting front. BOL recruiting analyst Hank South joins senior analyst Travis Reier to break down what the next few days might hold for the Crimson Tide.

Will one football be enough for an Alabama wide receiver corps that returns intact -- and even adds a potential star -- from the 2018 season? On the latest edition of the Built By BamaOnLine Podcast, staff members Charlie Potter and Travis Reier break down the position and venture into some tight end discussion. 

On July 20, 1969, American astronauts took "one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind". Fifty years later, BamaOnLine.com staff member Kirk McNair recalls what it was like to not only view the event live, but also in the presence of a Southern icon: Paul W. "Bear" Bryant.