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The Biggest Myths Surrounding the Alabama Football Program

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — You’ve probably heard a good myth about the University of Alabama football program without even realizing it.

Maybe it’s about the officiating, regarding the constant turnover of the coaching staff or maybe about Crimson Tide players in the National Football league.

For example, there’s a strong belief that Crimson Tide legend Ozzie Newsome, who has been the general manager of the Baltimore Ravens since 2002, loves taking Alabama players in the draft, especially during the Nick Saban era.

He does, He just doesn’t do so often as most people would believe.