Alabama’s defense had a lot of fun at one particular position under Kirby Smart and Jeremy Pruitt.
The linebackers, especially inside ‘backers, got after everyone.
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We saw the dominance of Rolando McClain, C.J. Mosley, Nico Johnson, Dont’a Hightower, Courtney Upshaw, Reggie Ragland, Reuben Foster, Shaun Dion Hamilton, and Rashaan Evans propel the Crimson Tide to several national championships in the Nick Saban era. The play at the position dropped significantly under Pete Golding, yet Kevin Steele brought back the intensity last year.
Kane Wommack, 37, is bringing everything full circle for Alabama’s linebackers.