Alabama began its quest to find a new starting quarterback with five candidates on campus and a big-name position coach in Lane Kiffin. The Crimson Tide opened spring practice Saturday on an idyllic, sunny afternoon in what likely amounts to Phase 1 of the search for AJ McCarron's successor as the offensive leader. Alabama, winner of three of the last five national titles, hopes it also starts the team on a path toward redemption after losing its final two games. ''I think all of you know that the quarterback competition this spring is going to be something that a lot of people are going to get a lot of opportunity at,'' Saban told reporters. More...