Archive for BCS
ESPN’S Herbstreit Picks Bama To Win The West
Posted by: | CommentsHow big is LSU’s dismissal of Tyrann Mathieu? So big according to ESPN’s college football expert Kirk Herbstreit that it made him change his prediction from LSU winning the SEC West, to Alabama. “We’re kind of in an either-or situation with Alabama and LSU,” Herbstreit said. “They are so much better than everybody else.” “I […]
Texas Coach Brown Comes to Saban For Advice
Posted by: | CommentsHow respected is Nick Saban among his peers? So much so that even coaches like Texas’ Mack Brown comes to him for advice. Brown said today on the Paul Finebaum Show that after last year’s disastrous 5-7 record, Brown turned to Coach Saban for advice. What did Saban tell Coach Brown? Hire new young coaches; […]
Who is Nick Saban’s Favorite Player?
Posted by: | CommentsYou would think since Nick Saban is a defensive minded guy that his favorite player would be a guy after his own heart, but not so according to offensive lineman DJ Fluker. Fluker told AL.com that the player that is more like Saban is not a defensive player, but an offensive player; quarterback AJ McCarron. […]
Tide Linebackers Have Big Shoes To Fill
Posted by: | CommentsBesides the secondary, another question fans are wondering about the defense this season is who is going to replace Dont’a Hightower and Courtney Upshaw at the linebacker’s position. First of all, you’ll never really replace two of the best linebackers in the country last year, but then again Nick Saban really doesn’t replace players-he reloads. […]
Michigan’s No. 1 WR Expected To Be Back For Bama Game
Posted by: | CommentsRoy Roundtree, Michigan’s senior wide receiver, is expected to play in the opener against Alabama. Roundtree, who had his knee scooped last Friday, has made it back to practice this week and according to Wolverines head coach Brady Hoke, looks well on his way to recovery. “I think (the chances) are good,” Hoke said after […]
SI Does Article On The “Sabanization” Of College Football
Posted by: | CommentsAndy Staples, who is a writer for Sports Illustrated, wrote an interesting article about the Sabanization of college football. A lot of college football coaches are trying to follow the Nick Saban philosophy when it comes to winning football games. Coaches like Jimbo Fisher for Florida State, Derek Dooley of Georgia and Will Muschamp of […]
Freshman Quarterback Making Noise At Fall Camp
Posted by: | CommentsAs we reported earlier this week, it looks like the back-up quarterback to starter AJ McCarron will be Phillip Ely, but don’t discount the efforts of freshman qb Alec Morris. Morris may be a freshman and at times looks like a freshman, but according to reports out of practice he is making strides as well. […]
Is Honey Badger Considering Bama For His Next Stop?
Posted by: | CommentsThis whole Tyrann Mathieu is starting to spin out of control. Of course Friday we all know that LSU kicked the Honey Badger off the team for team violations. Since then there have been crazy rumors about what Mathieu plans to do next. Some say he’ll transfer to McNeese State, another rumor has him staying […]
Suspended Michigan Running Back May Play Bama After All
Posted by: | CommentsA few weeks ago Michigan head football coach Brady Hoke suspended running back Fitz Toussaint for the opener against Alabama-looks like Hoke may be having a change of heart. According to reports in Ann Arbor, Hoke has allowed Toussaint back into practice this week. Toussaint was suspended July 21st for drunk driving and to this […]
Tide Recruit Paige Still Awaits Ruling On Eligibility
Posted by: | CommentsAccording to the Mobile Press Register, Crimson Tide Recruit Darius Paige is still waiting to hear from Foley High School about his eligibility to play at that school. Paige switched from Washington High in Pensacola to Foley High School in Alabama. As reports came out last week, Paige switched schools for academic reasons which didn’t […]