The National Football League hired the associate strength coach from Alabama football, but he made the decision to send Crimson

Tide supporters a poignant farewell on social media.

Early in 2020, Paul Constantine and David Ballou moved from Indiana University to the University of Alabama.

Working under Nick Saban, he led the Crimson Tide to three Southeastern Conference titles (2020–21, 2023) and an unbeaten

College Football Playoff National Championship in 2020. As Constantine inspired players and ensured sportsmen maintained optimal

strength and fitness, he cultivated a unique bond with coaches and players. Players in the weight room, locker room, and on the field

were all encouraged by him. As a strength coach for the Atlanta Falcons, Constantine now brings his family along.

Though he is eager for a new chance, he took to Instagram to express to Alabama supporters how much he appreciated the program.

Coach Ballou was kept on board as the Tide’s Director of Sports Performance.

It will be interesting to watch Constantine’s performance when he moves forward.

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On Saturday, Alabama might be without a number of guys.

When the Kentucky Wildcats visit the Alabama Crimson Tide at Rupp Arena on Saturday, they’ll be hoping for another impressive

comeback victory over a top-25 opponent. They might be playing against a Tide side that is severely shorthanded due to the absence of

numerous important players.

Firstly, we will address the man that we already know will not be playing on Saturday: Mohamed Wague. Wague was suspended by the

SEC for his aggressive elbowing during Wednesday night’s game against Florida.

The junior forward is averaging 4.0 points per game on 64.8% field goal shooting so far this season. For the Tide, he also contributes

2.8 rebounds and slightly under a block per game.

The Tide may also be without guard Latrell Wrightsell in addition to Wague. Wrightsell, a transfer from Cal-State Fullerton, was listed

as “day-to-day” by head coach Nate Oats after missing the team’s earlier game against Florida.

This season, Wrightsell has started eight games for the Tide, including the final seven before this week’s matchup with the Gators. 9.0

points a game on 42.4% shooting and 44.5% from three are his averages this season. In addition, he averages 1.5 assists and 3.2

rebounds per game.

It appears as though the Crimson Tide may be arriving in Lexington somewhat undermanned. This plot might make winning even

more crucial in a game that is already highly significant for the Kentucky team.

The fact that Alabama is presently leading the SEC makes this game much more significant, and for Kentucky basketball, this might be

the cure-all.

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