Archive for Florida Football
Saban Talks LSU Loss in Press Conference
Posted by: | CommentsNick Saban opened his weekly press conference by making this statement: “I am making one statement about the last game and then we’re moving on,” he said. “Nobody here is panicking.” Despite their loss on Saturday, the Tide only dropped one spot in the BCS to the third ahead of an undefeated Stanford. Saban didn’t […]
The Tide Loses a Tough One in Overtime
Posted by: | CommentsThe Game of the Century lived up to the hype as No. 1 faced No. 2, but in the end, No. 1 LSU would prevail over No. 2 Alabama 9-6. This game was a game of lost opportunities for Alabama. The Tide would move the ball pretty effectively in the first half, but mistakes would […]
CNN.com Does Profile on Saban
Posted by: | CommentsCNN.com’s Steve Hummer, who also works for the Atlanta Journal, has written a piece today on Nick Saban on the eve of the Alabama/LSU game. Hummer covers Saban’s raise from the coal mines of West Virginia, through the coaching ranks, to Tuscaloosa. Of course what Saban profile would be complete without discussing how he got […]
For All the Marbles: Alabama/LSU 2009
Posted by: | CommentsIf you think Saturday afternoon’s contest is big, think how big this game was back in 2009. A lot was on the line then too. A win by Alabama would seal the SEC West Division for the Tide, their second in a row, but on their heals yet again, were the LSU Tigers. This game […]
SI’s Lars Anderson Nominates Tinker For Sportsman of the Year
Posted by: | CommentsMost of you have heard the story of Carson Tinker of Alabama. For those of you who haven’t or had forgotten, let me remind you. Tinker, who is the long snapper for the Tide,was injured and lost his girlfriend Ashley Harrison in the April 27th tornado that hit Tuscaloosa. Here is an a piece from […]
LSU Fans Prank Calling Bama Players
Posted by: | CommentsTracy Wolfson of CBS Sports has reported on Twitter that apparently an LSU fan has obtained Trent Richardson’s, AJ McCarron’s and Terry Saban’s cell phone numbers. This is not the first time LSU fans have attempted to harass the other team’s players. There were rumors that LSU fans obtain Tim Tebow’s number and […]
Richardson Not Concerned About the Heisman
Posted by: | CommentsWhile the world will be focusing their attention on the LSU/Alabama game, they will also be focusing their attention on how well Alabama running back Trent Richardson will perform in this game; all except Richardson himself. Most of the Heisman experts say the award is down to Richardson and Heisman favorite quarterback Andrew Luck of […]
Number 1 vs. Number 2 Match-Up Historically Favors Tide
Posted by: | CommentsThis number will change after today’s game to #1. Also if history is any indication, this No. 1 vs. No. 2 match-up with LSU and Alabama, should favor the Tide. In the last few meetings between No. 1 and No. 2 in the regular since 2000, No. 2 leads 4-1. The only victory coming for […]
LSU Tight End Disses Tide Linebackers
Posted by: | CommentsSo far this week, the trash talk between Alabama and LSU has been between the fans and the alumni of each school; that is until a few days ago. LSU tight end Deangelo Peterson dissed the Tide linebackers calling them big and slow. “Their linebackers are kind of slow and big. I feel I can […]
Alabama-LSU Game Talk Extends to NFL
Posted by: | CommentsExcitement abounds as fans across the country get ready for this weekend’s contest between Alabama and LSU. There has already been some trash talk among fans, but now the talk has been extended to the ranks of the NFL as well. According to the Atlanta Journal, some former Tide and Tiger players are taking bets […]