Prior to Alabama’s game on Saturday against UL-Monroe:

Alabama leading receiver DJ Hall has been suspended for today’s game against Louisiana-Monroe.
Hall was benched by coach Nick Saban because of a violation of team policy, according to football SID Jeff Purinton.

With the score 14-14 at halftime…

Alabama leading receiver DJ Hall, who was said to have been suspended for today’s game, started the second half for the Tide.

Poetic justice: Alabama loses to Louisiana Monroe, at home.

One’s mind drifts back to the Sept. 22nd ESPN Gameday appearance in Tuscaloosa and all of the signs referencing Auburn’s 1-2 start. “Auburn : it could be worse, (signed) ND.” Bama’s going to have to have one hell of a bounceback just to reach “Saban”-and-five.