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Alabama is going to need more than just Jam Miller's return to fix the run game

Alabama's run game has been un-Alabama-like for a couple of years now. The forthcoming return of Jam Miller won't be enough to change that.

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Once upon a time, Alabama was a dominant run-first team. It started up front with offensive lines that consistently overwhelmed opponents, wearing down opposing defensive lines over the course of 60 minutes.

Making opponents quit was the goal, and running the football was the formula. And it worked. Over and over again.

But in recent seasons, Alabama has lost the recipe.