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Former Alabama standout Rolando McClain runs his 40-yard dash on Wednesday at Alabama's Pro Day in Tuscaloosa. Photo by Marion R. Walding/University of Alabama

No time for Crohn's Disease: Tide's McClain has a flare-up at pro day

by Michael Casagrande
Star staff writer

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TUSCALOOSA — Doubled over on the synthetic grass in Alabama’s indoor football complex, an old adversary returned for Rolando McClain at an inopportune time.

Alabama safety Mark Barron is one of only two returners on defense for the Tide, a fact that balances out high expectations. (Photo by Trent Penny)

Perception vs. Reality: Tide opens Spring practice with holes to fill
TUSCALOOSA — Just days after Alabama visited the White House celebrating its 2009 national championship, it’s time for title defense to begin.

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Alabama s Michael Torrance goes up for a shot. (Photo courtesy of University of Alabama)

Senior spark: As starter or reserve, Tide's Torrance making contributions
STARKVILLE , Miss. — Mikhail Torrance doesn’t know why he went from a primary scorer to a backup nearly three weeks ago. And, frankly, he doesn’t really care. The senior guard said he never asked Alabama basketball coach Anthony Grant why he became the sixth man starting Feb. 9 at Kentucky.

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Joe Medley: When a commitment isn't a commitment
Nick Saban’s signing-day idealism about non-binding oral commitments sounded great. If only it were true that a “commitment” meant the end of recruitment, then Lincoln’s D.J. Howard would be an Auburn signee. He’s a Clemson signee. If only it were true that “committed” prospects cut off recruitment — and coaches stopped recruiting them — then Auburn signee Shon Coleman would never have ventured onto Alabama’s campus in late January after committing to Auburn in April.

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Tide, Saban adjust to recruiting cycle starting earlier and earlier
The world of college football is evolving as the increasingly expedited process changes the landscape of the sport’s second-most important season.

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SEHS standout and UA recruit Demarcus Milliner (2) breaks free of the crowd making a bee line to the endzone.

Big men already on campus
Each are aware of the life of a high school super star and the incredible expectations that ac-companies notoriety.

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Stanhope Elmore product DeMarcus Milliner should compete for playing time next season. Photo: Mickey Welsh/Montgomery Advertiser/Special to The Star

Big men on campus: Two jewels of 2010 Tide class getting jump on things
TUSCALOOSA — Each are aware of the life of a high school super star and the incredible expectations that accompanies notoriety. That life includes Internet fame, intense recruitment and all the pitfalls and benefits that follow.

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Joe Medley: Major upset ... To Bama’s dismay, Auburn brings in competitive class
Let one shocking fact of college football’s national signing day and the past year’s recruiting cycle sink in. Count how many times one must say it to believe it. Gene Chizik recruited competitively with Nick Saban.

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Alabama football signees: Opelika speedster rounds out 2010 class
A list of players who have signed letters of intent to play for the Crimson Tide.

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Few surprises expected for Tide
For all the technological advances made in the realm of communication, the final acts of the recruiting process are blatantly old-fashioned.

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Alabama doubles Smart's salary to $750,000 a year
TUSCALOOSA — Alabama has doubled the salary of defensive coordinator Kirby Smart after he helped the Crimson Tide win a national championship.

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Hightower leads No. 18 LSU to rout of 'Bama
TUSCALOOSA — Allison Hightower poured in 29 points, and No. 18 LSU rolled to its 11th straight victory over Alabama, 78-41 on Sunday.

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Javier Arenas (28) has been showcasing his different talents this week at Senior Bowl practice. Photo: Stephen Gross/The Anniston Star/File

Senior Bowl notebook
News and notes from the 2010 Senior Bowl in Mobile.

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Joe Medley: Basketball the sideshow on Saturday
Saturday’s basketball game in Auburn means to Alabama and Auburn fans what “Pants on the Ground” meant to American Idol — a sideshow.

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Alabama stifles LSU in home win
TUSCALOOSA — Deprived of any rhythm, the Coleman Coliseum air was especially stale in the opening moments of the second half. Just when it couldn’t get any uglier, Alabama turned on the jets as it went on an outburst just as LSU withered away.

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Senior Bowl notebook
News and notes from the Senior Bowl.

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Terrence Cody has shown he can can be a presence up the middle and he s a load to block, but he ll still have to prove to NFL scouts he s not too big for the league. Photo: Gary Cosby Jr./The Decatur Daily

Cody, Coleman must convince scouts that size won't be an issue
MOBILE — Terrence Cody and Antonio Coleman are learning this week that when it comes to the NFL , size definitely matters.

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Keeping momentum key for Alabama
Coming off a breakthough win, the Alabama basketball team will host a program seeking its first win of any kind in conference play.

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Terrence Cody and his Alabama teammates were asked to sing the school s fight song to break the ice at the Senior Bowl. Photo: Dave Martin/Associated Press

Tide sets A-day date
Tentative dates were released Tuesday for the spring practice schedule set to culminate April 17 with the A-Day game.

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Senior Bowl notebook
News and notes from the Senior Bowl.

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Alabama Podcasts

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VIDEO: Nick Saban throws first pitch

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Saban to throw first pitch tonight

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Tide News Across the Web

Alabama Red Tide RB Terry Grant Calls It Quits

Mon Mar 15 08:00:12 -0500 2010

Jones taking spring break in Haiti

Mon Mar 15 07:59:50 -0500 2010

Kelly switches to safety

Fri Mar 12 08:28:33 -0600 2010

Five questions awaiting Crimson Tide as spring practice begins

Fri Mar 12 08:28:24 -0600 2010

Spring sneak peek: Wide receiver

Wed Mar 10 08:14:56 -0600 2010

Strong Pro Day Could Put Terrence Cody Back In The Chargers' Mix

Wed Mar 10 08:14:35 -0600 2010

1992 UA champs reminisce about White House visit

Mon Mar 08 08:36:35 -0600 2010

Tide solid at tight end spot

Mon Mar 08 08:36:24 -0600 2010

NFL Scouting Combine wrapup: CB Kareem Jackson the Tide's biggest winner

Fri Mar 05 11:35:35 -0600 2010

Early arrival DeMarcus Milliner right on time for Alabama Crimson Tide

Thu Mar 04 08:51:38 -0600 2010

Countdown to Spring Practice: Tide loaded with RBs

Thu Mar 04 08:51:30 -0600 2010

National Championship trophy now in Tuscaloosa on display at Bryant Museum

Thu Mar 04 08:51:08 -0600 2010

Who's got next for Alabama? A look at five players that need to shine this spring

Wed Mar 03 15:00:06 -0600 2010

Quarterback is no concern

Wed Mar 03 11:54:37 -0600 2010

Javier Arenas knocked out of NFL Combine with hamstring ailment

Wed Mar 03 11:54:10 -0600 2010

Rolando McClain: Alabama linebacker enjoys comparisons to Ray Lewis

Wed Mar 03 11:53:59 -0600 2010

UA announces Kevin Sherrer as director of player development

Wed Mar 03 11:53:42 -0600 2010

Javier Arenas or Kareem Jackson: Which Alabama CB would you draft?

Mon Mar 01 08:46:21 -0600 2010

Deaderick or Washington: Which Alabama DE would you draft?

Mon Mar 01 08:46:12 -0600 2010

Tide's Drew Davis, Roy Upchurch weren't invited to NFL Scouting Combine, but they're on the draft radar

Mon Mar 01 08:45:44 -0600 2010

Draft expert projections for all Alabama players heading into NFL combine

Mon Mar 01 08:45:34 -0600 2010

The SEC's 30 best players: Nos. 1 and 2

Mon Mar 01 08:45:21 -0600 2010

Alabama No. 8, Auburn No. 13 in football attendance

Tue Feb 23 08:24:46 -0600 2010

Hoover assistant Kevin Sherrer accepts position on UA football's support staff

Tue Feb 23 08:24:32 -0600 2010

Tide's Robby Green suspended? Saban acknowledges 'situation' but says announcement is premature

Tue Feb 23 08:23:22 -0600 2010

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