As embarrassing as Alabama football's overall performance was in Saturday's 31-17 loss to Florida State , there were some impressive individual efforts — most notably from wide receiver Germie Bernard. The senior recorded eight receptions for 146 yards as one of the Crimson Tide's few bright spots. His overall play, including blocking, was praised by offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb on Monday. That makes him one of the few players who are in a strong position to be critical of teammates this week as UA prepares for its home opener against Louisiana-Monroe this weekend.

The way Bernard tells it, the team's leaders aren't waiting around for coaches to get on the case of a player who isn't giving maximum effort. GOODBREAD: Alabama football lack of effort vs FSU baffled Kalen DeBoer,

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