Author: Nick Kelly, The Tuscaloosa News

Longtime Tuscaloosa News columnist Cecil Hurt died Tuesday at 62. He had covered the Crimson Tide for nearly four decades.

Alabama coach Nick Saban went on an epic rant about fans being disappointed that his Crimson Tide don’t get blowout victories every week.

Quarterback Bryce Young shattered Alabama’s single-game passing record as the Crimson Tide defeated Arkansas to secure the SEC West title.

Alabama’s defense stepped up when called upon as the Crimson Tide managed to hold on for a 20-14 win over LSU.

Alabama coach Nick Saban offered support and condolences after former player Henry Ruggs was charged for involvement in a fatal car crash in Nevada.

“They have the opportunity to show how successful they can be,” Nick Saban said of former Alabama QBs Mac Jones, Tua Tagovailoa and Jalen Hurts.

Alabama football is above the 80% vaccination threshold SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey mentioned at SEC Media Days. The Crimson Tide is nearing 100%.

Alabama freshman defensive back Ga’Quincy “Kool-Aid” McKinstry has reached a name, image and likeness partnership with the Kool-Aid brand.

The Crimson Tide, ranked No. 1 in the preseason college football poll, are pursuing their seventh national title with Nick Saban at the helm.