Blue tents and Blue Devil flags rise into the sky as early as 6 a.m. Kids in too-big Duke t-shirts scramble to catch footballs. Former players pop beer tabs to muse about the game spread. An array of ...

It's a term that traditionally embodies a hard work and dependability in everyday life. It also speaks true with sports. And, despite Alabama basketball's high-flying, fast-paced offense, it's also a ...