Rashad Johnson News

Published: Monday, November 9, 2009 at 3:30 a.m. Last Modified: Sunday, November 8, 2009 at 11:32 p.m. 50 years ago this week Tuscaloosa firemen were sent to Epes in Sumter County to help keep a fire at the scene of a train wreck from spreading into seven cars of explosive gas.

Here is my weekly update on former Alabama football players currently active in the NFL .

It's difficult to find fault with an 8-0 start. However, the inconsistent passing over the past three games has me concerned.

KEY MATCHUPS Millville junior LB Daron Moore vs. Absegami senior RB David Hood -- Hood scooted past Vineland defenders for 143 rushing yards last week, putting the Bolts' linebackers on the spot to slow down the running attack.

Rahmod Traylor rushed for 114 yards and a touchdown to lead Alabama State to a 38-6 victory over Edward Waters on Saturday night.

Ask anyone on the University of Alabama football team about sophomore safety Mark Barron, and the answers are pretty much uniform.

At Alabama's post-practice autograph session at "Fan Day" last month, one of the players with an extremely long line was not a quarterback or running back.

Alabama coach Nick Saban finds it horrible to even have questions about whether a team could get knocked out of national championship contention after losing the opener.

Dave MartinAssociated Press Alabama's Rashad Johnson breaks up a pass intended for Auburn's James Swinton during their game at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Nov.

The fifth-ranked Alabama football team goes back to practice today following two days off as it continues preparations for its 7 p.m. Sept.

Is success an eight-win season? Or, is success a 14-0 season? For Crimson Tide fans it is always some where around a championship title .

Bama's McClain ready to lead Submitted by SHNS on Tue, 08/11/2009 - 16:31 Twenty-three starts in 27 career games, 169 tackles including 17 for losses with four sacks and three interceptions.

Robby Green knows replacing Rashad Johnson won't be easy. He knows learning the intricacies of Nick Saban's defense will take time.

Former St. Paul's standout Mark Barron could have easily played on offense in college.

It looked minute, but Dont'a Hightower was trying to soak it up. Hightower worked at the "jack" linebacker position during the early part of Friday's mid-afternoon practice, under a baking sun and the scrutiny of linebackers coach Sal Sunseri.

It looked minute, but Dont'a Hightower was trying to soak it up. Hightower worked at the "jack" linebacker position during the early part of Friday's mid-afternoon practice, under a baking sun and the scrutiny of linebackers coach Sal Sunseri.

It looked minute, but Dont'a Hightower was trying to soak it up. Hightower worked at the "jack" linebacker position during the early part of Friday's mid-afternoon practice, under a baking sun and the scrutiny of linebackers coach Sal Sunseri.

Alabama Coach Nick Saban talks to Alabama linebacker Rolando McClain during the SEC Championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Ga., last December.

Alabama Coach Nick Saban talks to Alabama linebacker Rolando McClain during the SEC Championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Ga., last December.

The table was circled with hungry reporters, lined up at least two deep, waving recorders and spraying questions.