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The most frustrating part of the new Alabama center's job is quite simple

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Shifting from guard to tackle is one thing. Relocating from either to center is a different world.

Ross Pierschbacher moved to his right a spot this spring as Alabama's new center this spring. The obvious changes are things like blocking assignments and play calling.

Let's not forget the shotgun snap. Like a layup in basketball, anything short of perfection becomes a glaring issue.

For a lineman who's practically never seen time at center, Pierschbacher cracks a grin talking about that aspect of the new gig.

"It's been frustrating," he said. "It's different because I have (Alabama nose tackle) Daron Payne in my face right here and I'm trying to get the ball back.