{
  "id": 10140809,
  "title": "How Josh Ford became Spider Man as Alabama football run-blocking tight end",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/how-josh-ford-became-spider-man-as-alabama-football-run-blocking",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-27T05:00:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/josh-ford-became-spider-man-050057221.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Alabama's Josh Ford was initially perceived as a run-blocking tight end, but he was eager to prove he could excel in both offense and defense. After Alabama's 49-18 victory against South Carolina, it became clear that he was capable of much more. Standing 6-foot-6 and weighing 266 pounds, Ford demonstrated his versatility with a 14th career catch and a crucial touchdown in the closing moments of the game. His performance was compared to Spider-Man's web-slinging abilities, leaving opponents and fans alike in awe. Quarterback Keelon Russell praised Ford's stickiness, likening his catch to the superhero's iconic web-slinging. Tight end coach Kalen DeBoer emphasized that Ford's wide-open receiving opportunities showcased both his versatility and the high level of trust placed in him by the coaching staff. While Ford remains a formidable run blocker, his newfound prowess as a pass catcher has undoubtedly added a new dimension to Alabama's offense, generating excitement and intrigue among fans and analysts alike.",
  "summary": "Alabama football didn't need Josh Ford to be a pass catcher. The team told him as much.",
  "key_points": [
    "Josh Ford initially seen as run-blocking TE.",
    "14th career catch and crucial TD against SC.",
    "Compared to Spider-Man's web-slinging abilities."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Josh Ford's emergence as a reliable pass catcher adds a new dimension to Alabama's offense, showcasing his versatility and earning praise from coaches and teammates.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}