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Pregame notes for Alabama’s home opener: Freshman CB is getting first career start

Kool-Aid McKinstry working cornerback drills at Alabama fall camp
Photo by Kent Gidley of Alabama Athletics

A full crowd has returned to Bryant-Denny Stadium for a home football game for the first time since the 2019 season.  

After dealing with COVID-19 last year, Alabama fans are excited to watch its team in the home opener against Mercer.

We could see some young players get opportunities on the field, as Nick Saban wants consistent intensity before heading into the SEC schedule. The Crimson Tide is coming off a 44-13 victory against Miami last week.  

The pregame notes for Alabama before kickoff are listed below. 

Pregame notes for Alabama/Mercer game 

-Freshman DB Ga’Quincy “Kool-Aid” McKinstry is starting at right corner.  

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Stephen M. Smith is the managing editor and senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine.  You can “like” him on Facebook or “watch” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.

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Stephen Smith is a 2015 graduate of the University of Alabama. He is a senior writer and reporter for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. He has covered Alabama football for 10+ years and his knowledge and coverage of the Crimson Tide's program have made him among the most respected journalist in his field. Smith has been featured on ESPN and several other marquee outlets as an analyst.

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