TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Of all the things that went wrong for Alabama in its season-opening loss at Florida State, this stood out: a lack of effort.

It was evident when the Crimson Tide evaluated the 31-17 setback in Tallahassee .

“A lot of coaches (are) fed up,” tight end Josh Cuevas said. “But it’s just kind of how it’s going to be for the rest of the season."

No. 21 Alabama, with its lowest ranking in 17 years , is trying to step up its intensity and hustle during practice this week before hosting Louisiana-Monroe on Saturday. It's all about reclaiming the “Bama standard.”

The Tide didn't come close to it against the Seminoles, and players don't have to look far to find clips showing them loafing at times and getting outmuscled on nearly every play.

“Everybody sees it watching

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