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Alabama NFL roundup: Josh Jacobs carries the load in Packers’ win

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September 16, 2024

Alabama NFL roundup: Josh Jacobs carries the load in Packers’ win

With six seconds left in the Green Bay Packers’ season-opening game on Sept. 6, quarterback Jordan Love went out with a knee injury. That left Green Bay with Malik Willis at quarterback, and he had started practicing with the team only on Aug. 28 after being acquired in a trade with the Tennessee Titans.

With Willis in the lineup for their second game on Sunday, the Packers had a new game plan, and it centered on running back Josh Jacobs.

The former Alabama ball-carrier ran for 151 yards on 32 carries as Green Bay totaled 261 yards on 53 rushing attempts in a 16-10 victory over the Indianapolis Colts.

The Packers hadn’t run that many times in a non-overtime game since Sept. 3, 1978, when Green Bay had 181 yards on 55 carries in a 13-7 victory over the Detroit Lions.

Jacobs had the third-most rushing yards and the second-most rushing attempts of his career. Jacobs’ day would have been even better, but he lost a 20-yard touchdown run to an offensive-holding penalty in the first quarter and lost a fumble as he was about to cross the goal line in the second quarter.

Only four Green Bay players have had more than 32 rushing attempts in a game, and Jacobs was the first Packers ball-carrier to reach 32 since Oct. 12, 2008, when Ryan Grant had 90 yards on 33 carries.

Jacobs’ biggest game as an NFL ball-carrier came on Nov. 27, 2022, when he ran for 229 yards and two touchdowns on 33 carries in the Las Vegas Raiders’ 40-34 overtime victory against the Seattle Seahawks. Jacobs had 154 yards and one touchdown on 21 rushing attempts in the Raiders’ 30-29 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Oct. 10, 2022.

Jacobs was playing in his second game with the Packers. He joined Green Bay as a free agent in the offseason.

Jacobs was among the 48 former Alabama players who got on the field on the second Sunday of the NFL’s 105th season.

Four other former Alabama players were involved in the Indianapolis-Green Bay game:

· Colts defensive tackle Raekwon Davis made three tackles.

· Colts safety Ronnie Harrison did not record any stats. Indianapolis activated Harrison from the practice squad to make him eligible to play.

· Ryan Kelly started at center for the Colts.

· Xavier McKinney started at safety for the Packers. McKinney made four tackles, recorded one tackle for loss and intercepted one pass. In the second quarter, McKinney intercepted Indianapolis quarterback Anthony Richardson at the Green Bay 13-yard line and returned it 18 yards. Signed in free agency during the offseason, McKinney has two interceptions in two games for the Packers.

In the other Sunday games:

Las Vegas Raiders 26, Baltimore Ravens 23

· Ravens cornerback Jalyn Armour-Davis (St. Paul’s Episcopal) made one tackle on special teams.

· Ravens guard Darrian Dalcourt is on the practice squad and not eligible to play.

· Derrick Henry started at running back for the Ravens. Henry ran for 84 yards and one touchdown on 18 carries and had a 12-yard reception. Henry scored on a 3-yard run as Baltimore took a 23-13 lead with 12:11 remaining. Henry had 5 yards on seven rushing attempts in the first half.

· Marlon Humphrey (Hoover) started at cornerback for the Ravens. Humphrey reached a career high with 10 tackles. He also had one tackle for loss and intercepted a pass. Humphrey got his 14th career interception when he picked off a pass by Las Vegas quarterback Gardner Minshew at the Baltimore 33-yard line with 5:03 left in the first half.

· Eddie Jackson started at free safety for the Ravens. Jackson made two tackles.

Los Angeles Chargers 26, Carolina Panthers 3

· Bradley Bozeman (Handley) started at center for the Chargers against his team of the previous two seasons.

· Chargers defensive lineman Justin Eboigbe was designated as a game-day inactive.

· Chargers offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood is on the practice squad and not eligible to play.

· Panthers defensive end LaBryan Ray (James Clemens) made two tackles.

· A’Shawn Robinson started at defensive end for the Panthers. Robinson made six tackles.

· Chargers punter JK Scott averaged 43.0 yards on three punts, with a 32.0-yard net. Scott had a 38-yard punt that went out of bounds at the Carolina 13-yard line, a 44-yarder for a touchback and a 47-yarder returned 13 yards to the Carolina 19.

· Bryce Young started at quarterback for the Panthers. Young completed 18-of-26 passes for 84 yards with no touchdowns and one interception and had a 6-yard run.

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New Orleans Saints 44, Dallas Cowboys 19

· Trevon Diggs started at cornerback for the Cowboys. Diggs made five tackles.

· Ga’Quincy “Kool-Aid” McKinstry (Pinson Valley) started at cornerback for the Saints. McKinstry made five tackles and broke up one pass. He made his first NFL start in his second game with New Orleans in the place of Marshon Lattimore, who missed the contest because of a hamstring injury.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20, Detroit Lions 16

· Terrion Arnold started at cornerback for the Lions. Arnold made one tackle.

· Buccaneers safety Marcus Banks is on the practice squad and not eligible to play.

· Brian Branch started at safety for the Lions. Branch tied for the team lead with six tackles, intercepted one pass and broke up another. Branch’s fourth NFL interception came off Tampa Bay quarterback Baker Mayfield at the Detroit 43-yard line with 1:52 left in the first half, and he had a 1-yard return.

· Buccaneers outside linebacker Chris Braswell made one tackle and registered one quarterback hit.

· Jahmyr Gibbs started at running back for the Lions. Gibbs ran for 84 yards on 13 carries and caught seven passes for 22 yards.

· Jameson Williams started at wide receiver for the Lions. Williams had five receptions for 79 yards, including a 50-yarder, and a 15-yard run.

Cleveland Browns 18, Jacksonville Jaguars 13

· Browns cornerback Tony Brown is on the practice squad and not eligible to play.

· Browns guard Javion Cohen (Central-Phenix City) was designated as a game-day inactive.

· Amari Cooper started at wide receiver for the Browns. Cooper had three receptions 11 yards.

· Browns running back Jerome Ford ran for 64 yards on seven carries and caught one pass for no gain.

· Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy had five receptions for 73 yards.

· Jaguars quarterback Mac Jones dressed but did not play.

· Browns tight end Cameron Latu is on the practice squad and not eligible to play.

· Cam Robinson started at left offensive tackle for the Jaguars.

· Jaguars running back Keilan Robinson is on injured reserve and not eligible to play.

· Dalvin Tomlinson started at defensive tackle for the Browns. Tomlinson made two tackles.

· Browns offensive tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. was designated as a game-day inactive. Wills is recovering from a knee injury that caused him to miss the final nine games of the 2023 season. He has been a limited participant in practice and did not play in the season-opening game either.

Minnesota Vikings 23, San Francisco 49ers 17

· Vikings kicker Will Reichard (Hoover) made three field goals and two extra points. Reichard made a 22-yard field goal with 4:45 left in the first quarter for the first points of the game and the first three-pointer of his NFL career. He also had field goals of 39 yards on the final snap of the first half and 27 yards with 3:30 left in the game.

· Vikings outside linebacker Dallas Turner made two tackles.

Seattle Seahawks 23, New England Patriots 20 (OT)

· Patriots wide receiver Javon Baker did not record any stats in his NFL debut.

· Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore is on the non-football illness list and not eligible to play.

· Anfernee Jennings (Dadeville) started at outside linebacker for the Patriots. Jennings made seven tackles.

· Seahawks cornerback Josh Jobe is on the practice squad and not eligible to play.

· Jarran Reed started at defensive end for the Seahawks. Reed made six tackles.

New York Jets 24, Tennessee Titans 17

· Jets safety Jaylen Key (UAB) is on the practice squad and not eligible to play.

· J.C. Latham started at left offensive tackle for the Titans.

· C.J. Mosley (Theodore) started at linebacker for the Jets. Mosley made three tackles. Mosley left the game with a toe injury in the second quarter and did not return.

· Calvin Ridley started at wide receiver for the Titans. Ridley had four receptions for 77 yards and one touchdown and ran 10 yards for a touchdown. Ridley scored the first points of the game on the first rushing TD of his career with 2:30 left in the first quarter and caught a 40-yard touchdown pass with 3:22 left in the third quarter as Tennessee tied the game at 17-17.

· Quinnen Williams (Wenonah) started at defensive tackle for the Jets. Williams made three tackles and registered one quarterback hit.

Washington Commanders 21, New York Giants 18

· Jonathan Allen started at defensive tackle for the Commanders. Allen made two tackles and registered one quarterback hit.

· Commanders defensive tackle Phidarian Mathis made one tackle.

· Giants offensive tackle Evan Neal dressed for the game but did not play.

· Daron Payne (Shades Valley) started defensive tackle for the Commanders. Payne did not record any stats.

· Brian Robinson Jr. (Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa) started at running back for the Commanders. Robinson ran for 133 yards on 17 carries and had a 3-yard reception. Robinson reached his career high for rushing yards with his second 100-yard game. Robinson ran for 105 yards on 18 carries in a 19-13 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Nov. 27, 2022.

Arizona Cardinals 41, Los Angeles Rams 10

· Rams tight end Miller Forristall is on the practice squad and not eligible to play.

· Cardinals offensive tackle Jonah Williams is on injured reserve and not eligible to play.

· Mack Wilson (Carver-Montgomery) started at inside linebacker for the Cardinals. Wilson made four tackles.

Pittsburgh Steelers 13, Denver Broncos 6

· Steelers cornerback Anthony Averett is on the practice squad and not eligible to play.

· Minkah Fitzpatrick started at safety for the Steelers. Fitzpatrick made seven tackles.

· Najee Harris started at running back for the Steelers. Harris ran for 69 yards on 17 carries and had a 5-yard reception.

· Broncos linebacker Drew Sanders is on the physically-unable-to-perform list and not eligible to play.

· Patrick Surtain II started at left cornerback for the Broncos. Surtain made one tackle.

· Broncos cornerback Levi Wallace made one tackle.

Kansas City Chiefs 26, Cincinnati Bengals 25

· Bengals safety Jordan Battle did not record any stats.

· Bengals wide receiver Jermaine Burton caught only one pass, but it went for a 47-yard gain. Burton’s reception moved Cincinnati to the Kansas City 23-yard line to open a touchdown drive as the Bengals took a 22-17 lead with 2:16 left in the third quarter.

Houston Texans 19, Chicago Bears 13

· Will Anderson Jr. started at defensive end for the Texans. Anderson had four tackles and recorded 1.5 sacks.

· Texans linebacker Christian Harris is on injured reserve and not eligible to play.

· John Metchie III was designated as a game-day inactive.

· Henry To’oTo’o started at linebacker for the Texans. To’oTo’o led Houston with 13 tackles. To’oTo’o’s career-high total included the first sack of his NFL career.

Week 2 started on Thursday night, when the Buffalo Bills defeated the Miami Dolphins 31-10.

Week 2 concludes on Monday, when the Atlanta Falcons and Philadelphia Eagles square off at 7:15 p.m. CDT at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. ESPN will televise the game.

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Mark Inabinett is a sports reporter for Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter at @AMarkG1.

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‘Relief from the Nightmare’: Alabama Judge Halts Operations at a Quarry Residents Say Is Ruining Their Community – Inside Climate News

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January 27, 2026

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‘Relief from the Nightmare’: Alabama Judge Halts Operations at a Quarry Residents Say Is Ruining Their Community – Inside Climate News

For Brad Vice and his family, the nightmare is over, at least for a while.

Nine years ago, Vice and his wife, Brittney, moved into the rural, unincorporated Belle Mina community in north Alabama. The house was built by Brittney’s great-grandparents and the couple welcomed their first child there two years ago.

But for the past 12 months, the dream became a nightmare when a massive 199-acre limestone quarry began blasting operations across the street.

Since then, Vice and his neighbors, including four churches, have been inundated by waves of dust that make outdoor living spaces unlivable, loud noises and bright lights that keep them awake at night, vibrations and explosions from daytime blasting and heavy truck traffic that causes backups and safety hazards on the small two-lane road that runs past the quarry.

In a Jan. 7 court hearing about the quarry, Vice testified about the impacts, called the amount of dust entering his property “unimaginable” and said that he didn’t know how much longer he could continue living in the area.

“We don’t let our daughter play outside,” Vice testified in the hearing. “The dust has altered our lifestyle completely.”

Now, he will finally get some relief.

Late Friday, Limestone County Judge Matthew Huggins partially granted a motion for a preliminary injunction to halt operations at the quarry until several conditions are met to reduce the impacts of dust, noise, traffic and bright lights on the surrounding community.

The plaintiffs—four churches and three individuals living in the small community of Belle Mina—are seeking an injunction to permanently shut down the quarry. They alleged that the dust, noise, vibrations and other impacts violated Alabama’s nuisance laws.

“We are grateful for this immediate relief from the nightmare we’ve been living for months,” Vice said in a news release after the decision. “I’m worried about my child’s health and my family’s well-being enduring constant noise, air pollution, and sleepless nights.”

The nuisance complaint names multiple companies involved with the quarry as defendants: Stoned LLC, Elephants R Us LLC, Landquest Properties LLC and Grayson Carter & Son Contracting, Inc.

Attorneys representing Stoned LLC in the matter told Inside Climate News their clients did not wish to comment on the case at this time.

The injunction requires the quarry to meet the following conditions before resuming operations:

The quarry must move a temporary rock crushing area at least 1,200 feet from any of the plaintiffs’ properties.
The quarry cannot erect any artificial light source to a height visible from the plaintiffs’ properties.
The quarry cannot conduct operations that produce a loud noise described in testimony and videos taken by the plaintiffs between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
The quarry is prohibited from allowing its trucks to block traffic or drive on the wrong side of the road.
The quarry is ordered to “expedite the development” of a new entrance and additional turn lane on the main road.

In a hearing on the preliminary injunction earlier this month, residents and pastors from the churches testified on how the quarry has impacted their lives, introducing photos of mailboxes, cars, boats and other surfaces coated in dust, and videos that depict bright lights and loud noises coming from the quarry at night.

Expert witnesses testified for both sides about the levels of noise and dust coming from the quarry compared to other sites, and about the potential of subsidence or structural damage from blasting at the quarry.

In his ruling, Huggins held that the plaintiffs’ health concerns were not sufficiently documented to be considered in the case and that concerns about vibrations from quarry blasting and the potential for sinkholes did not meet the standards of Alabama’s nuisance law.

However, he ruled the fugitive dust entering the plaintiffs’ properties “substantially and unreasonably inconveniences” the plaintiffs, as did the noises, bright lights and traffic coming from the quarry.

Huggins said in the ruling that the plaintiffs had established a “reasonable chance of success” on the public nuisance claim, granting the preliminary injunction. The plaintiffs are represented by attorneys from the Southern Environmental Law Center.

“We’re very pleased the judge heard the evidence and applied the law to limit the unnecessary mayhem community members are enduring because of this nuisance,” Sarah Stokes, a senior attorney at SELC, said in a news release. “Belle Mina residents—just like any community—are entitled to the safe, peaceful use of their homes and property. They did nothing to deserve this chaos. That’s why they intend to fight this to the end.”

The ruling is the latest chapter in the residents’ long struggle against the quarry.

Last year, some of the plaintiffs in the nuisance complaint found themselves as defendants in a lawsuit in Indiana filed by the quarry operators.

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Elephants R Us, LLC, filed a lawsuit against Belle Mina Methodist Church, New Covenant Ministries and a resident in the state of Indiana for reasons that weren’t altogether clear, seeking $1.6 million plus attorneys’ fees, arguing that their speaking against the quarry had interfered with a contract and negatively impacted the business. Court documents show Elephants R Us is a registered LLC in Indiana, but lists Alabama as its primary place of business.

That suit was dismissed by an Indiana judge last year. SELC attorneys said the lawsuit was an example of a SLAPP suit, or a strategic lawsuit against public participation, “designed to intimidate or silence opposition to the quarry,” by dragging the churches into legal proceedings in another state.

The Alabama case is scheduled to go to trial beginning April 21.

“The judge heard what this quarry has done to our lives, and gave us some relief,” Nina Perez, a plaintiff in the lawsuit, said in a release. “No one deserves to have their lives upended because a rock quarry invaded their community.”

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Alabama Starter Listed as Doubtful on Availability Report Against Missouri

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January 26, 2026

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Alabama Starter Listed as Doubtful on Availability Report Against Missouri

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Prior to the 2024-25 season, the Southeastern Conference implemented a policy that requires mandatory injury reports for football, basketball and baseball ahead of all conference games. However, it is only required for conference matchups.

That being said, No. 23 Alabama men’s basketball will play its seventh SEC matchup of the regular season at home against Missouri on Tuesday at 7 p.m. CT.

For the initial post, players are listed as “probable,” “questionable,” “doubtful,” or “out” on the injury report. Then, on game day, to provide further clarity, players will be designated as “available,” “game time decision,” or “out” for the upcoming game. This story will be updated throughout the week leading up to game time.

Alabama’s Initial Availability Report (Jan. 26):

Collins Onyejiaka — Out
Davion Hannah — Out
Keitenn Bristow — Out
Amari Allen — Out

Missouri Initial Availability Report (Jan. 26):

Alabama head coach Nate Oats did not disclose Allen’s injury, but he has missed two games this season during his freshman campaign. After the Tennessee game, Oats said he doesn’t expect the injuries for either Aden Holloway, who also didn’t play but is not listed on Monday’s initial report, or Allen to be long-term as the Tide prepares to face Missouri on Tuesday.

“We need to get healthy, that’s apparent,” Oats said after Monday’s practice. “Holloway was able to practice today, provided there’s no setbacks, I anticipate him playing tomorrow. Amari did not practice, so I guess he’s doubtful, but we’ll see what he feels like in the morning. So that’s the injury status.”

Holloway’s absence was sorely missed, especially on offense in the loss to Tennessee. He trails only Labaron Philon Jr. in scoring at 17.7 points per game. He’s also the Tide’s best 3-point shooter at 46.2 percent on the season. Alabama made a season-low six 3-pointers against the Volunteers.

Allen averages the Crimson Tide’s third-most points (11.7), assists (3.4) and blocks (0.9), the second-most steals (1.1) and the most rebounds (7.8) this season. He was recognized as the SEC Freshman of the Week on Jan. 25, following his efforts during the comeback road wins over Mississippi State and Oklahoma. It was the third time that he’s taken home the honor this season.

Alabama already has three players out indefinitely: forward Keitenn Bristow, guard Davion Hannah and center Collins Onyejika.

“We can’t sit around here waiting to get healthy to play good basketball, we have to play great basketball with who’s available to play,” Oats said.

Alabama aims for a much-needed win against unranked Mizzou, but it won’t be easy. The Crimson Tide had its worst defensive performance of last season in a road loss to the Tigers, and Missouri will be coming off a game where it had an overtime-forcing and a game-winning buzzer-beater against Oklahoma.

Can head coach Nate Oats and the Crimson Tide turn that momentum into its own on Tuesday evening?

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Clay Scofield: Affordability depends on protecting Alabama’s energy backbone

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January 26, 2026

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Clay Scofield: Affordability depends on protecting Alabama’s energy backbone

Affordability is often used as a political slogan, but in Alabama, it is a real, everyday concern for families, seniors, and businesses. And the truth is simple: affordability depends on stability: stable communities, stable jobs, and stable, reliable energy.

Energy is more than what comes through a power line. It is one of the most important economic engines in our state. It attracts industry, drives job creation, supports rural revitalization, and powers every sector of Alabama’s economy. When energy systems are strong, Alabama grows. When they are strained, everything becomes more expensive.

For decades, Alabama’s electric providers — PowerSouth, TVA, Alabama Power, cooperatives, and municipal systems — have invested in reliability, diversification, and long-term planning. That commitment has protected Alabama from the instability and price shocks seen in other states that rushed into politically driven energy policies without considering the consequences. Alabama’s balanced approach has been its competitive edge.

In recent years, state leaders have become essential partners in strengthening this foundation by passing major, forward-looking packages. In 2023, the Legislature passed The Game Plan to revitalize our economic incentives. They followed it in 2024 with Working for Alabama, a landmark initiative on workforce development. But the most important step for long-term affordability may be the 2025 Powering Growth package.

Powering Growth is not about regulation. It is about partnership, modernization, and positioning Alabama for economic expansion. The package is designed to reduce borrowing costs for major energy infrastructure projects, which ultimately lowers long-term expenses that influence the cost of energy. It also streamlines the approval process for using highway rights-of-way, allowing utilities to expand electric, fiber, and gas infrastructure more quickly and efficiently. That means faster project timelines, better connectivity, and stronger support for both rural and industrial development.

These improvements are not abstract. They help attract new industry, support advanced manufacturing, create high-wage jobs, and prepare communities for future growth. They make Alabama more competitive today, and more prepared for tomorrow.

This state-led partnership aligns with efforts at the federal level as well. President Trump’s “Speed to Power” initiative is focused on accelerating the nation’s ability to build energy infrastructure, and Alabama is already ahead of the curve. That’s why the Energy Institute of Alabama joined by Governor Ivey, Speaker Ledbetter, and Pro Tem Gudger recently encouraged the U.S. Department of Energy to study Alabama’s Powering Growth model as an example of how federal and state governments can work together to strengthen the nation’s energy backbone.

The issue of affordability has also received attention from leaders like U.S. Senator Katie Britt. Her continued dedication to supporting constituents throughout Alabama is notable. Politics aside, we all agree this is an area where thoughtful, long-term solutions matter most for communities, businesses, and economic competitiveness.

As the global energy landscape evolves, Alabama must continue prioritizing what has always worked: balanced planning, reliable service, and public policy that supports, rather than hinders, economic growth. That is how we ensure affordability, protect competitiveness, and keep Alabama one of the strongest states in the Southeast.

Affordability is not a partisan issue. It is a people issue. And protecting it means protecting the energy backbone, and the economic engine, that keeps Alabama strong.

Clay Scofield is the President and CEO of the Energy Institute of Alabama. He previously served as Majority Leader of the Alabama State Senate.

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