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COVER STORY: Alabama enters 2019 season in familiar situation
By Edwin Stanton
The Crimson Tide coasted through half the season, crushing opponents at every turn. Even a showdown against No. 4 LSU turned into a cakewalk for No. 1 Alabama. After that, though, something happened — something Saban has tried to get his teams to fight against since the Crimson Tide won a national title in 2009. That pesky little thing called complacency.
COLUMN: Will the Alabama aura of invincibility return?
By Cecil Hurt
Watching this season will be unlike 2018, which was, until the postseason, like playing a video game with all the cheat codes. Alabama still has most of them, and expectations are still high. But there are areas where they can be development.
GAME BY GAME: Examining all 12 opponents
By Edwin Stanton
A look at Alabama’s full schedule, including the Crimson Tide’s history against its opponents, top players to watch, key stats and much more.
COACHING: Seven new assistants on staff, along with two familiar names
By Edwin Stanton
Alabama has its fifth new offensive coordinator since 2014, but it’s Steve Sarkisians’ second go-around in Tuscaloosa. He served as an analyst in 2016 and was promoted to offensive coordinator for the CFP national title game against Clemson. He left afterward for the same position with the Atlanta Falcons in the NFL.
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