🌱 Tide Preps For Texas + Central Flag Football

Hello, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning with everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town.

In today's Daily, we have these stories and more ...

• Tide looks back on Utah State.
• Bama preps for Texas.
• More funding for TCS sports?

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First, today's weather: A shower and t-storm; humid. High: 84 | Low: 73. ⛈

🗣 Patch Shout Out 🗣

Our Shout Out for this Labor Day morning goes to the flag football team at Central High School after opening their 2022 season with a 12-0 win over Bryant.

🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa 🗞

1. Here's a full transcript of coach Nick Saban's press conference on Monday as the Tide prepares to take on Texas and its coach, former Alabama offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
2. Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox provided updates on a proposed funding measure that could see supplemental dollars given to Tuscaloosa City Schools for its athletic programs and coaching salaries. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
3. Get all caught up ahead of the next week of high school football action with a good look at the schedule for schools across the Tuscaloosa Patch coverage area. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
4. Alabama center Darrian Dalcourt has been selected as the Southeastern Conference's Offensive Lineman of the Week after the Tide's 55-0 win over Utah State Saturday night in Bryant-Denny Stadium. (Tuscaloosa Patch)
5. Here's a look at summer graduates from Shelton State Community College, after the school held its commencement ceremonies last month. (Tuscaloosa Patch)

🗓 Today In Tuscaloosa 🗓

• The Launch Party for Plain Air: Sketches from Winesburg, Indiana @ UPerk (More)
• Author George Chumney @ Tuscaloosa Public Library (More)
• Preview Screening of "Becoming Frederick Douglass" @ Shelton State Community College (More)

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5️⃣ Other Stories I'm Reading Today

1. Montgomery Mayor Speaks At Stillman College (WVUA 23 News)
2. Jahleel Billingsley Suspended For Alabama Game, Agiye Hall Back With Longhorns (Joe Gaither, Tide 100.9)
3. Why Nick Saban called Alabama ground game 'inconsistent' in blowout win (Michael Casagrande, AL.com)
4. Sights, sounds from Alabama's first practice of Texas game week (Charlie Potter, BamaOnline)
5. The Extra Point: Is Traeshon Holden Poised for a Breakout Season? (Clay Miller, Bama Central)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with your next update.

— RP

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Tuscaloosa Daily? Contact me at ryan.phillips@patch.com