Tide take precautions in wake of Michigan's sign-stealing scandal

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LOS ANGELES - In the wake of Michigan's sign-stealing scandal, Alabama has taken extra precautions to avoid any intrusions by changing the way their players watch practice film in advance of the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Rose Bowl.

"We're just trying to secure our stuff," Alabama running back Jase McClellan said. "[The coaches] didn't do much explaining. They just did it, told us and we adjusted to it."

According to several players who spoke Thursday, while they are typically able to have film on their iPads and take it home to watch it on their own time, players have no longer been able to do that as they prepare for the playoff game.

"I…