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Diego Pavia and Vanderbilt have Alabama's full, undivided attention this time around

Alabama won't get caught looking ahead again - Diego Pavia and Vanderbilt have arned the Crimson Tide's respect and attention.

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Coaches won't need to litter the football facility with rat traps this year to get Alabama players to take Vanderbilt seriously. This is not a "trap" game this time around. It's just another big game. Diego Pavia and Vanderbilt have earned Alabama's respect and full, undivided attention.

A year ago, Alabama got caught sleepwalking in Nashville. The Crimson Tide had moved up to No.