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Alabama Football: 5 biggest questions facing Crimson Tide in spring 2018

By Connor Muldowney

AUBURN, AL - NOVEMBER 25: Jerry Jeudy #4 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates with teammates after catching a touchdown pass during the second quarter against the Auburn Tigers at Jordan Hare Stadium on November 25, 2017 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
AUBURN, AL - NOVEMBER 25: Jerry Jeudy #4 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates with teammates after catching a touchdown pass during the second quarter against the Auburn Tigers at Jordan Hare Stadium on November 25, 2017 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 08: Tua Tagovailoa #13 of the Alabama Crimson Tide stands on the field after beating the Georgia Bulldogs in overtime to win the CFP National Championship presented by AT&T at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 8, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Alabama Crimson Tide won 26-23. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 08: Tua Tagovailoa #13 of the Alabama Crimson Tide stands on the field after beating the Georgia Bulldogs in overtime to win the CFP National Championship presented by AT&T at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 8, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Alabama Crimson Tide won 26-23. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /

1. Can a healthy Tua Tagovailoa take the next step?

Although Tua Tagovailoa has been hampered by injuries, there’s still one major question surrounding the soon-to-be sophomore. Will a healthy Tagovailoa be able to take that next step?

As a freshman, he proved to be one of the fastest-rising stars in the game, leading the Tide to a national title after taking over in the second half for Jalen Hurts. He looked like a star and showed zero fear on the biggest stage. That’s not something you often see from a true freshman.

Now that he’s the favorite to start, Tagovailoa needs to prove himself as someone who’s ready to take that next step — when he’s healthy.

Tagovailoa finished the 2017 season with 636 yards and 11 touchdowns through the air and another 133 yards and two scores rushing. While Hurts is considered a better dual-threat, he’s not much less of a threat to run with the ball.

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The next step is in sight, but Tagovailoa needs to show progress and he’ll win that starting job over Hurts. A spring-time injury doesn’t help matters, however.

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