Here’s what’s confirmed today (August 21, 2025) regarding the news about a coach—or rather, a player—being suspended in “just in Alabama”:
There’s no verified report of an Alabama coach being suspended at this time. What made headlines today is:
- A five‑star running back commit to Alabama—Ezavier (E.J.) Crowell—will miss Jackson High School’s season opener due to an amateurism violation. The suspension stems from a self‑reported breach involving accepting and then returning an improper gift
- It’s not a coach, but a high school player committed to Alabama’s program.
- The violation was self‑reported, and he missed only the first game. He’s expected to return shortly after
Here’s a 500‑word overview to shed more light
Early today, multiple sources confirmed the suspension—but it was not a coach, but Alabama’s prized five‑star running back recruit, Ezavier “E.J.” Crowell, who is barred from competing in his final high‑school season’s opening game. Crowell, a commitment for Alabama’s 2026 recruiting class, will sit out Jackson High School’s matchup against Saraland due to an amateurism rules violation (Touchdown Alabama, SI, thecallnews.com).
The suspension stems from Crowell’s acceptance of a gift—later returned—that violated rules set by the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA). The violation was self‑reported by Jackson High School, an action that underscores transparency and accountability within high school sports programs in Alabama (SI).
Despite missing the opener, expectations remain high for Crowell. As a five‑star athlete, he earned that status by racking up an impressive performance last season—33 touchdowns and 2,313 all‑purpose yards—and leading the Jackson Aggies to a dominant 69‑6 victory in the 4A State Championship (SI). Alabama’s commitment to Crowell was solidified on June 26, 2025, making him the Crimson Tide’s 12th commit in the class; he now ranks among 22 total commits, with four other five‑star prospects alongside him (SI).
In essence, the news widely circulated today does not involve any coach suspension at Alabama. The media focus was on the high‑school recruit’s one‑game suspension, which—while minor in scope—does highlight the strict compliance expectations placed on high‑school athletes bound for elite college programs.
If you were referring to a coach suspension and it somehow got mixed up with this story, rest assured no such development has been reported. There’s been no coverage regarding anything like that as of August 21, 2025.
Let me know if you’d like further details on Crowell, how amateurism violations are handled, or anything else related to Alabama football’s recruiting and compliance environment!
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