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Andrew Bone - BamaInsider.com Recruiting Analyst
1. What is the latest and backstory on Dominink Wood Anderson BONE:
Dominick Anderson, four-star tight end from Arizona Western in Yuma,decommitted from Texas on Monday evening. The elite prospect was considered an Alabama lean prior to his commitment to the Longhorns. Anderson has been in regular communication with the Crimson Tide. He also spoke with Alabama the night he decommitted from Texas. He remains a top target for Alabama. He has also talked to a few other schools including Louisville and Oklahoma. Alabama is considered the favorite at this time.
BamaInsider.com Team Writer Tony Tsoukalas
Who has the best chance to beat Alabama that is remaining on their schedule? Can you rank the teams from LSU to Auburn?
Tsoukalas:
If I had to pick one I’d pick Auburn, but I doubt any of them will come within 10 points of Alabama. In order it’d be:
1 Auburn — Highest ranked team on the schedule, good defense, capable quarterback, Alabama has to play on the road. All that said, they lost to a very average LSU team.
2 LSU — Great defense, but no passing game. Derrius Guice is a talent, but so was Leonard Fournette. You typically have to have an elite quarterback in order to beat Alabama, and Danny Etling is not that guy right now.
3 Mississippi State — Nick Fitzgerald is the type of dual-threat quarterback that can give Alabama trouble. However, the junior has been far too inconsistent passing this year, completing just 57 percent of his throws for 1,179 yards and 11 touchdowns with seven interceptions.
4 Mercer — Might give GiGi’s a run for its money for best cupcake in Tuscaloosa when it rolls into town.
BamaInsider.com Basketball Correspondent Jordan Harper
1. What were your takeaways from the Tide Tipoff
Harper: There's a different feel around Alabama basketball that has not been present for quite some time. For a chilly Tuesday night, the crowd was pretty energetic and enjoyed the festivities. The dunk contest was a must-see with 360 dunks by Petty and jumping over Dazon for Sexton.
Some observations from the game itself:
- Sexton plays the game faster than anyone I have ever seen, besides Russell Westbrook
- Honestly, based on the Canadian tour and Tuesday night, I believe John Petty is our best overall player. I'll touch on him and Sexton in a second.
- Daniel Giddens is a man among boys physically. That guy is going to be a monster inside.
-Overall our whole team looks more beefed up and muscular. Lou DeNeen has really worked these guys hard. Donta Hall looks like a totally different person since his freshman year.
BamaInsider.com Intern Tyler Waldrep
1. Statistically, compare Alabama vs. Penn State head to head
Waldrep:
The Nittany Lions are currently the only team in the country allowing less points per game (9.6) than Alabama’s 9.8 although Penn State is clearly just now entering the hardest stretch in its entire schedule.
One reason for the Nittany Lions’ success is their ability to get the ball back for their offense. Their 21 turnovers leads Alabama (15) and all other Power 5 programs except California (21) and Utah (also 18).
On offense Alabama currently has a slight edge in terms of total yards. The Crimson Tide is averaging 499.8 yards per game and the Nittany Lions are averaging 463.3 yards.
Video of the Week - Alabama Tide Tipoff Highlights
