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July 31, 2009
Bama’s ‘92 title run included magic moment in Starkville (audio included)
Everyone remembers the 34-13 Sugar Bowl win over Miami, but what some people might not remember about Alabama’s last run to the national championship in 1992 was the Crimson Tide’s close-call escape in Starkville, Miss.
July 28, 2009
Bama hopes trend of playing in Atlanta continues
Alabama is getting well-acquainted with Atlanta’s Georgia Dome these days.
July 27, 2009
Javier Arenas set for a standout senior year at Alabama, then the NFL
TAMPA — As the sun beat down on his University of Alabama cutoff T-shirt, former Robinson High athlete and rising Alabama senior cornerback and return specialist Javier Arenas tossed a football back and forth in his hands, staring down at the grass beneath his cleats.
Can Alabama pull surprise by landing Owens?
The battle for ESPNU 150 Watch List linebacker LaDarius Owens (Bessemer/Jess Lanier) appears to be coming to a close.
July 24, 2009
SEC Media Days: Johnson praises OL work ethic
HOOVER—Alabama’s offensive line anchor for 2009—veteran left guard Mike Johnson—spoke to a throng of reporters Thursday at SEC Media Days.
The standout senior is likely to be joined on the first-team offensive front by new left tackle James Carpenter or freshman D.J. Fluker, new center William Vlachos, new right guard Brian Motley or John Michael Boswell and returning right tackle Drew Davis.
Alabama LB Rolando McClain at SEC Media Days
Alabama linebacker Rolando McClain speaks at SEC Media Days.
Alabama OL Mike Johnson at SEC Media Days
Alabama offensive lineman Mike Johnson addresses the media at SEC Media Days.
Alabama coach Nick Saban at SEC Media Days
Alabama head coach Nick Saban addresses the media at SEC Media Days.
UPDATED: Opelika’s Grant chooses Crimson Tide
A day after picking up a commitment from an ESPNU 150 Watch List tight end, Alabama picked up a pledge from speedy running back Corey Grant (Opelika/Opelika) Thursday.
Grant picked Alabama over Florida and Auburn.
July 23, 2009
SEC Media Days: Saban addresses recent player defections
Almost as newsworthy lately as the players committing to play for Alabama are the players choosing not to return to Alabama.
Linebacker Prince Hall won’t be back. Neither will Chris Jackson. Rumors of other defections also are beginning to crop up. Alabama head coach Nick Saban addressed the departures at SEC Media Days Thursday.
Opelika’s Grant chooses Crimson Tide
The crimson wave continues.
A day after picking up a commitment from an ESPNU 150 Watch List tight end, Alabama picked up a pledge from speedy running back Corey Grant (Opelika/Opelika) Thursday.
SEC Media Days: Bama may have ruined possible return of Georgia blackout
HOOVER—Georgia still has its black jerseys. Whether or not the Bulldogs ever wear them again is another story.
The last time Georgia did its “Blackout”—complete with the players, coaches and fans all donning black—visiting Alabama unleashed a 41-30 whipping on the then No. 3 Bulldogs. That was last September.
Tide on possible verge of another commitment wave
Looks like Alabama may be on the cusp of another commitment wave.
SEC Media Days: Tide might not want to underestimate Mullen-led Bulldogs
HOOVER—If Alabama fans think Mississippi State is destined to remain doormat material forever, they may want to think again.
Dan Mullen may be just the guy to put some bite back in the Bulldogs. If nothing else, he proved Wednesday at SEC Media Days, he’s got the character, personality, charm, smarts, enthusiasm, optimism, pedigree and presentation skills to woo talent to Starkville, Miss.
July 22, 2009
SEC Media Days ‘09 starts today with lightweights
The 2009 college football season is finally here.
At least the parade of cliches regarding SEC football in the form of SEC Media Days.
The three-day event kicks off this afternoon at the Wynfrey Hotel in Hoover. Each SEC school will be represented by its head coach and two accompanying players and they will all take turns addressing the print, television and radio mediums.
SEC, ESPN help make SEC Network a reality
Everyone knew once the Big Ten tried it with success, it was just a matter of time before the SEC followed suit.
July 13, 2009
Tide to rely on super sophomores Jones and Hightower
The white-hot days of summer conditioning continue on campuses around the country, including in Tuscaloosa.
July 02, 2009
Alabama places 90 on SEC Spring Academic Honor Roll
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – A total of 90 University of Alabama student-athletes representing nine different teams were named to the Southeastern Conference Spring Academic Honor Roll, the SEC office announced on Wednesday.
June 23, 2009
Bert Bank, founder of Alabama Football Network, dies
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - Bert Bank, a World War II veteran who became a state legislator and founded the Alabama Football Network, has died.
June 19, 2009
Nick Saban faces challenges head on
TUSCALOOSA — Alabama’s summer conditioning program rolls on as football coach Nick Saban takes care of the last of the summer camps before a brief retreat to his summer place in Georgia.
June 18, 2009
‘Bama to open with San Jose State in ‘10
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - Alabama and San Jose State will meet on the football field for the first time in the 2010 season opener.
June 17, 2009
UA to appeal NCAA sanctions
The University of Alabama will appeal the sanctions announced on June 11 by the NCAA Committee on Infractions regarding violations of the NCAA’s policies on textbooks for student-athletes.
June 15, 2009
Column: Tide on the clock for possible appeal
Alabama has 12 days to decide if it will appeal last week’s NCAA Committee on Infractions ruling that stripped 21 football victories and added three years of probation for widespread problems in the university’s textbook distribution program.
June 11, 2009
NCAA places Alabama football program on probation
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - The NCAA has placed Alabama’s football program and 15 other of the school’s athletic teams on three years probation for major violations due to misuse of free textbooks.
NCAA schedules Alabama infractions announcement
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - The NCAA has scheduled a teleconference for today to announce a decision on Alabama amid reports that the football program will forfeit at least 10 wins.
June 08, 2009
Alabama awaits ruling from NCAA
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - Plenty of open questions remain about the NCAA’s allegations in Alabama’s textbook case, even beyond the anticipated verdict.
June 01, 2009
Alabama out of Women’s College World Series
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Alabama’s softball team isn’t likely to forget the way its season came to an end on Sunday.
May 30, 2009
Alcorn and Tennessee Tech eliminate Alabama 6-2
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) - Michael Alcorn scattered nine hits in his third complete game of the season and Tennessee Tech knocked off Alabama 6-2 in an elimination game Saturday in the NCAA tournament.
May 29, 2009
Alabama faces Oklahoma St. in NCAA regional
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) - The Alabama baseball team is in Clemson, South Carolina, to open up regional play in the NCAA baseball tournament.
May 27, 2009
Nico Johnson found not guilty of harrasment charge
Andalusia two-sport standout and Alabama football signee Nico Johnson was found not guilty of a “verbal, non-physical” misdemeanor harassment charge Wednesday by Andalusia Municipal Court Jude Mike Jones.
