Before striking out with pitchforks and torches, here this out.
According to Nick Saban, Tua Tagovailoa (ankle) did not practice on Monday because of soreness.
He gutted out a performance for the ages versus LSU on last week, tossing for 418 passing yards with four touchdowns and gave the Crimson Tide every chance to win.
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Despite a 46-41 loss, the junior signal caller led a comeback that has members of the College Football Playoff committee not sold on leaving the Tide out of the conversation.
Regardless of all things mentioned and how tough Tagovailoa is, one cannot overlook the fact of him not being able to walk after the game. 
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