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Five positional groups Alabama fans will focus on for A-Day

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Four days separate Alabama fans from the annual A-Day Game at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

It is the first time since 2006 that Nick Saban will not be the head coach of the Crimson Tide. Kalen DeBoer has his first spring exhibition in front of thousands of fans. He gets an opportunity to show the Tide supporters he has a team they can be proud of.

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The matchup is scheduled for Saturday at 3 p.m. CT on ESPN. Alabama fans will look at many aspects of the spring game, but here are five positional groups where their intentionality to observe should happen.

1. Offensive Line, primarily OTs

Alabama allowed 44 sacks of Jalen Milroe in 2023.

The offensive line took a long time to gel together, and it looked outmatched versus Michigan’s defensive front in the Rose Bowl.

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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 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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