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Troy’s Javon Solomon picked by Buffalo Bills in 5th round of NFL draft

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[ Former Troy outside linebacker Javon Solomon was selected in the fifth round of the NFL draft on Saturday, going to the Buffalo Bills with the No. 168 overall pick. Solomon (6-foot, 247 pounds) led the country with 16 sacks in 2023, when he added 56 tackles and 18 tackles for loss and was a … Read more

What’s the difference between Saban’s defense and Wommack’s ‘simpler’ scheme?

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[ Alabama football defenders are playing the matching game this spring, correlating their assignments in Nick Saban’s scheme to what new defensive coordinator Kane Wommack asks them to do. For at least one defender, it’s been much “simpler” of an install than in past years. “Guys are able to catch onto it more. It’s not … Read more