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Alabama football cannot over-rely on linebacker Will Anderson

He is a defensive leader, but Alabama has to show it possesses more than Will Anderson Jr.

The sophomore was a warrior last week against Florida.

He was not 100 percent; however, he had seven tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, and four quarterback hurries. Anderson pushed the Crimson Tide to a 31-29 victory and earned SEC Co-Defensive Player of the Week honors.

The 6-foot-4, 243-pounder wants to achieve the “Alabama standard,” but who is prepared to join him?

Crimson Tide fans hope the answer to this question starts versus Southern Mississippi. The LED lighting feature will be something to behold at Bryant-Denny Stadium; nevertheless, the main goal is for Alabama to create an identity on defense.