Before becoming a position coach in the National Football League, DeMeco Ryans was a star middle linebacker at the University of Alabama from 2002-05. The native of Bessemer, Ala., played 10 seasons in the NFL and would be a perfect fit to return to his Alma mater and help the coaching staff. Stephen Smith of Touchdown Alabama Magazine dives into why Nick Saban needs to consider bringing Ryans in and how the 34-year-old can help the program.

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Nick Saban finalized his coaching staff on Sunday with pulling Brian Baker from Mississippi State to coach Alabama's defensive line. He has 30-plus years of coaching experience, including 19 years in the National Football League. Stephen Smith of Touchdown Alabama Magazine breaks down why it was a big hire.

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With talks of Jimmy Lake and Dave Aranda among others dying down from being potential defensive coordinators at Alabama, Pete Golding's name has become a real possibility to assume the role. While some fans are not fond of the idea, Stephen Smith of Touchdown Alabama Magazine explains why Golding is the exact guy Nick Saban needs for the defense in 2019.

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With the upcoming NFL Draft vastly approaching, multiple analysts are putting their skills to the test in trying to be accurate with their selections. Stephen Smith of Touchdown Alabama Magazine puts his draft hat on, as he dives into five players from the University of Alabama that will be first-round picks.

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With each passing day, the coaching picture of assistants for Nick Saban to hire at Alabama is becoming clear. While Steve Sarkisian is expected to take over as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks' coach, Stephen Smith of Touchdown Alabama Magazine dives into the other names that are being looked at.

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The speculation on Jalen Hurts is over. After much consideration, the former University of Alabama quarterback chose Oklahoma as his transfer destination spot for his final year of college football in 2019. Stephen Smith of Touchdown Alabama Magazine recaps Hurts' decision and what awaits him in Big 12 country.

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In the biggest game of the 2018 college football season, Alabama fans wondered why Jalen Hurts was not on the field when it mattered most in a 44-16 loss to Clemson for the national championship. Stephen Smith of Touchdown Alabama Magazine goes into why Hurts was not used and how not giving him a chance may have cost the Crimson Tide a national title.

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Beyond The Jersey Episode 3: Ole Miss Memories by Touchdown Alabama Magazine

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Every Alabama fan has a player or group of players that they are excited about seeing next fall on the field, however, Stephen Smith of Touchdown Alabama Magazine dives into five guys in particular that may want to pay extra attention to in 2018.

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