It's hard to imagine that on a roster loaded with four and five-star talent, particularly at the skill positions, an offensive lineman could be seen as playing a large role in a team's success.
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But that's exactly what Alabama head coach Nick Saban said recently when he praised center Bradley Bozeman as one of the Tide's "unsung heroes" this season.
Saban on Bradley Bozeman: "I think Bradley's one of the guys, if you're gonna have an unsung hero, is a guy I would certainly vote for."
— Charlie Potter (@Charlie_Potter) December 26, 2016
Saban said Bozeman has provided both the offensive line and the entire team with the confidence and leadership necessary to get them to this point
Saban: Bradley Bozeman an unsung hero. Confidence leadership for this team and for the offensive line.
— jeff speegle (@speegs3340) December 26, 2016
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The 6'5", 319-pound junior, out of Roanoke, AL, took over for center Ryan Kelly this year after his departure for the NFL, and he's performed above and beyond expectations despite his not being selected as an All-American or even an All-SEC performer.
