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12/19/22 - *Will Anderson Jr., Jr/2023, Alabama + More +

The story of the day was Bryce Young and Will Anderson opting to play in the Sugar Bowl instead of getting the NFL draft head start. Headlines came just before Alabama hit the practice field for the first workout for the buildup to the Dec. 31 game with Big 12 champion Kansas State. Nick Saban commented on those decisions after that practice Friday evening. He said he spoke with both Young and Anderson about the topic and weighed the pros and cons of the situation but it was ultimately up to each player to make that call.

Saban also noted that Alabama "minimized the risk of them playing in the game by insuring them the best we possibly can." Schools can take out insurance policies in the event of major injuries impacting players' future earnings in the NFL. "It's kinda interesting that people opt out for playing for their team," Saban said. "The way you create value for yourself is to play football. That is the best way you can create value for your future. When you do that against good competition, that creates value for your future. I hear guys say all the time 'I'm going to get ready for the NFL.' Well, what do you mean? Getting ready for the Combine? All the things you do at the Combine aren't even relevant to what you do on the football field. Every time you have an opportunity to compete -- if you're a great competitor and I think these two guys are great competitors - that's why they wanted to play. They wanted to continue to create value for themselves and be good teammates and help their teammates play well in the game. "That makes them a little old fashioned in a lot of ways, but I sort of respect that." - Birmingham News

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DE *Will Anderson Jr., Alabama
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12/16/22 - Jaylen Key, rSr/2024, Alabama + More +

2022 ALL-CONFERENCE USA HONORABLE MENTION: DB: Jaylen Key, UAB,...Honorable Mention All-Conference USA recipients include left guard Matthew Trehern, wide receivers Trea Shropshire and Tejhuan Palmer, defensive end Drew Tuazama, defensive tackle Isaiah Forte, linebacker Tyler Taylor, safeties Jaylen Key and Keondre Swoopes, punter Kyle Greenwell, long snapper Cole Kizziah and kick returner Jermaine Brown Jr. - Alabama-Birmingham Football

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SS Jaylen Key, Alabama
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12/12/22 - Will Reichard, rSr/2024, Alabama + More +

Kicker Will Reichard won't be back at Alabama in 2023 to make a run at the SEC's career scoring record. On Saturday afternoon, the Reese's Senior Bowl announced Reichard had accepted an invitation to play in the February all-star game in Mobile. Reichard had the option of returning for another season at Alabama and as recently as Nov. 22 told reporters that the decision was "not anywhere near my mind right now. I am focused on doing what I can to help our team win this week" as the Crimson Tide prepared to play in the Iron Bowl.

Reichard made 21-of-25 field-goal attempts and all 58 of his extra-point kicks during the 2022 regular-season. For his career, he's connected on 61-of-74 field-goal attempts and 234-of-236 extra-point kicks. Reichard holds the Alabama career record for extra points and set the single-season record for points by a kicker with 137 in 2021. With 417 career points, Reichard ranks third in SEC history behind Auburn's Daniel Carlson, who scored 480 points from 2014 through 2017, and Georgia's Rodrigo Blankenship, who scored 440 points from 2016 through 2019. Reichard joins Maryland's Chad Ryland as the kickers for the 2023 Senior Bowl. - Birmingham News

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K Will Reichard, Alabama
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12/11/22 - *Will Anderson Jr., Jr/2023, Alabama + More +

2022 LOTT IMPACT TROPHY WINNER: Will Anderson Jr., Alabama,...The junior outside linebacker earned the honor a day after graduating. It's the fourth trophy Anderson picked up in a week. His haul includes the Nagurski, Lombardi and Bednarik awards. Hall of Fame safety Ronnie Lott presented Anderson with the award at the Pacific Club in Newport Beach. It goes to a player with strong academic work, community involvement and team leadership. Anderson ranks second on Alabama's career sacks list with 34.5. He led the SEC in that category with 10 this season. He has yet to announce whether he will play for No. 5 Alabama in the Sugar Bowl against 11th-ranked Kansas State on Dec. 31 or enter next year's NFL draft.

Anderson is the second Alabama player to win the Lott Trophy, joining DeMeco Ryans in 2005. Alabama will receive $25,000 for its general scholarship fund. The Lott IMPACT Trophy is awarded annually to individuals who demonstrate excellence in the field of athletics and recognizes college football's Defensive Player of the Year who best exemplifies the IMPACT acronym: Integrity, Maturity, Performance, Academics, Community and Tenacity. - AP College Football/Pacific Club

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DE *Will Anderson Jr., Alabama
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12/09/22 - Jaheim Oatis, Jr/2026, Alabama + More +

2022 SEC ALL-FRESHMAN TEAM: DL Jaheim Oatis, Alabama,...Massive presence in the middle of Alabama's defensive line...got his weight down to earn a role in his first season at the Capstone...played in 11 games with nine starts to his name...totaled 27 tackles, including two tackles for loss (-9 yards) and one sack (-8 yards). - Alabama Football

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DT Jaheim Oatis, Alabama
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12/09/22 - Terrion Arnold, rSo/2024, Alabama + More +

2022 SEC ALL-FRESHMAN TEAM: DB Terrion Arnold, Alabama,...Gained valuable experience on the practice fields before redshirting his first year...excelled in the spring and fall to earn a significant role at corner this season...seen time in 11 contests with seven starts, missing only the LSU game...totaled 45 tackles, including one for loss (-1 yard), to go with eight pass breakups. - Alabama Football

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CB Terrion Arnold, Alabama
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12/09/22 - Tyler Booker, Jr/2026, Alabama + More +

2022 SEC ALL-FRESHMAN TEAM: OL Tyler Booker, Alabama,...A talented rookie who established his ability to help the Alabama offensive front early in his career...a physical presence on the interior of the line who blocks for the No. 5 scoring offense (40.8 ppg), No. 15 total offense (475.5 ypg) and the No. 30 rushing attack (197.2 ypg) entering bowl season. - Alabama Football

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OG Tyler Booker, Alabama
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12/09/22 - *Will Anderson Jr., Jr/2023, Alabama + More +

2022 WALTER CAMP FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICAN: LB Will Anderson, Jr., Alabama,...Anderson, Jr. adds the Bednarik to his already impressive haul of awards after being named the Nagurski Trophy winner on Monday and the Lombardi Award recipient yesterday evening...The Tide's first player to earn first team All-America honors in consecutive seasons since Alex Leatherwood (2019-20)...Also tabbed as the SEC Defensive Player of the Year by the Associated Press and the league coaches. - Alabama Football

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DE *Will Anderson Jr., Alabama
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12/08/22 - *Will Anderson Jr., Jr/2023, Alabama + More +

The 133rd edition of the Walter Camp All-America team, the nation's oldest college football All-America team has been released. Twenty-five players were selected to the first team by the 131 Football Bowl Subdivision head coaches and sports information directors. In addition, 27 players were selected to the Second Team. In all, 35 different schools from 10 conferences (including independents) were represented on the All-America First and Second Teams (a total of 52 players selected). Overall, the Big Ten Conference has the most honorees (20; 9 first teamers and 11 second teamers), followed by the Southeastern Conference (11; 6 first teamers and 5 second teamers).

Georgia, Michigan, Ohio State, USC and Notre Dame each have two First Team selections. Ohio State has four players - two on the First Team and two on the Second Team - recognized. Penn State had three Second Team selections, while Illinois has one First Team selection and two on the Second Team. Two players on the 2022 Walter Camp All-America teams are repeat selections. First Team selection Will Anderson, Jr. (Alabama) was a First Team honoree in 2021. In addition, Second Team placekicker Jake Moody (Michigan) was a First Team honoree last season. - The Walter Camp Football Foundation

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DE *Will Anderson Jr., Alabama
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12/08/22 - *Will Anderson Jr., Jr/2023, Alabama + More +

2022 CHUCK BEDNARIK AWARD WINNER: Will Anderson Jr., Alabama,...One of the top defenders in all of college football who has put together another standout 2022 campaign...Selected as a permanent team captain for the 2022 team, his second year in a row receiving the honor from his teammates...Part of UA's leadership group, as selected by head coach Nick Saban...Totaled 17 tackles for loss (-72 yards) and 10 sacks (-54 yards) to lead the SEC in both categories. Ranks sixth nationally in sacks and seventh in tackles for loss while leading the SEC in both categories. - Alabama Football

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DE *Will Anderson Jr., Alabama
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12/08/22 - *Will Anderson Jr., Jr/2023, Alabama + More +

2022 CHUCK BEDNARIK AWARD FINALIST (DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR): Will Anderson Jr., Alabama,...Alabama's Will Anderson Jr. was named a finalist for the Bednarik Award, the Maxwell Football Club announced on Tuesday. The linebacker is one of three finalists and is joined by Cincinnati's Ivan Pace Jr. and Tuli Tuipulotu of USC. Alabama has had two Bednarik winners in program history, including Minkah Fitzpatrick most recently in 2017, one year removed from Jonathan Allen taking home the honors in 2016. The Bednarik Award is presented annually to the top defensive player in college football as chosen by the Maxwell Football Club. The 2022 winner will be announced live as part of ESPN's Home Depot College Football Awards Show on Dec. 8. He leads the SEC and is tied for sixth nationally with 10 sacks (-54 yards). Also paces the conference in tackles for loss with 17 (-72 yards), good for seventh in Division I - Alabama Football

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DE *Will Anderson Jr., Alabama
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12/08/22 - Kool-Aid McKinstry, Jr/2024, Alabama + More +

2022 ALL-SEC FIRST TEAM (COACHES): DB Kool-Aid McKinstry, Alabama,...Made an instant impact in his freshman season, playing in all 15 games with six starts at corner...returned to his starting spot at corner in year two while also handling punt return duties...totaled 34 tackles from his corner post, including two tackles for loss (-16 yards) and one sack (-12 yards)...also contributed a team-high 12 pass breakups to go with two fumble recoveries and an interception that he returned 26 yards. - Alabama Football

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CB Kool-Aid McKinstry, Alabama
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12/08/22 - *Will Anderson Jr., Jr/2023, Alabama + More +

2022 ALL-SEC FIRST TEAM (COACHES): LB Will Anderson Jr., Alabama,...Anderson Jr. leads the SEC and is tied for seventh nationally with 17 tackles for loss (-72 yards)...also tops in the conference and is tied for sixth in the country in sacks with 10 (-54 yards)...totaled 51 tackles on the year...contributed a team-leading 12 quarterback hurries. - Alabama Football

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DE *Will Anderson Jr., Alabama
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12/08/22 - Henry Too Too, Sr/2023, Alabama + More +

2022 ALL-SEC FIRST TEAM (COACHES): LB Henry To'oTo'o, Alabama,...Passed up on the NFL to return for his senior season...the Tide's signal-caller on the defensive side of the ball...ranks second on UA and 10th in the SEC for tackles with 89, including seven for loss (-28 yards) and 2.5 sacks (-15 yards)...also posted one quarterback hurry...selected as a semifinalist for the Butkus Award, presented annually to the nation's top linebacker. - Alabama Football

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ILB Henry Too Too, Alabama
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12/08/22 - Emil Ekiyor Jr., rSr/2023, Alabama + More +

2022 ALL-SEC FIRST TEAM (COACHES): OL Emil Eikyor Jr., Alabama,...The University of Alabama football team placed nine players who combined to account for 12 honors on the 2022 All-Southeastern Conference Coaches Teams, which were unveiled Tuesday by the league office. Emil Ekiyor Jr. (OL) was the lone first-team selection on offense, while Will Anderson Jr. (LB), Jordan Battle (DB), Kool-Aid McKinstry (DB) and Henry To'oTo'o were tabbed for first-team honors on defense. A powerful presence in the middle of the line who blocks for the nation's No. 5 scoring offense (40.8 ppg), No. 15 total offense (475.5 ypg) and the No. 30 rushing attack (197.2 ypg) entering the bowls...also provides time for Alabama to pass for 278.2 yards per game. - Alabama Football

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