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Watch: Social media star Roll Tide Willie gets Alabama players hyped at spring practice

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Kalen DeBoer is doing things his way at the University of Alabama, and he’s enlisted the help of a Crimson Tide super fan.

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Roll Tide Willie of Blitz Bama Blitz is a social media star. He has been credited with helping the Tide get five-star wide receiver Ryan Williams re-committed and signed to Alabama. His slogan, “Don’t give a piss about nothing but the Tide,” has fans, players, and recruits behind him. Willie gained access to the Tide’s spring practice this week and is living the dream. He called plays on defense with Kane Wommack and got the players hyped up for practice. The team has rallied around the passion he has.

Alabama is gearing up for A-Day next week, and Willie looks to be a part of it.

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

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 15 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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