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May 23, 2011

Terror, Tragedy And Hope In Tuscaloosa

On April 27 the most devastating tornado in Alabama history cut nearly a mile-wide swath through the university town, killing 41. Crimson Tide athletes, haunted by the storm and its aftermath, work to heal a community that has always cheered them on as they try to put their own lives back together

Lars Anderson

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He smiled.

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College Football	19312	511	92
Alabama Crimson Tide (Football)	571	67	16
Tuscaloosa	43	1	5
Ashley Harrison	4	0	0
Josh Rosecrans	2	0	0

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