Archive for Julio Jones
Bama in the NFL
Posted by: | CommentsAfter calling the Cleveland running back “ordinary”, Jim Brown is now Trent Richardson’s biggest fan. “That’s my partner, man,” Brown told Tony Grossi of ESPN Cleveland after the game. “He never took anything I said the wrong way. He’s interested in his family. He’s interested in his team. And he’s willing to make sacrifices because […]
Jones Puts Up Huge Numbers In First Pre-Season Game for Falcons
Posted by: | CommentsJulio Jones put on a clinic for the Atlanta Falcons in the first half last night against the No. 1 defense of the Baltimore Ravens. Jones ended up having 109 yards including one touchdown in the Falcons 31-17 loss to the Ravens. After suffering a few injuries last year that prevented him from a 1000 […]
Julio Jones Wins NFL Rookie of the Month
Posted by: | CommentsThe NFL announced Thursday that former Crimson Tide receiver and current Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones was name NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month. Since coming back from a hamstring injury, Jones has caught 24 passes for 461 yards; for the season he has caught 54 passes for almost 1000 yards and eight touchdowns.
Bama Players in the NFL : Jones Has Big Game Against Cam & The Panthers
Posted by: | CommentsFormer Alabama wide receiver Julio Jones has had an injury plague season, but when he is healthy he has shown why he is one of the best young players in the league. Sunday, the Atlanta Falcons were down 23-7 to Cam Newton and the Carolina Panthers, but the Falcons behind Jones and quarterback Matt Ryan […]
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 […]
Simply A”Maze”ing!
Posted by: | CommentsMarquis Maze has been showing up every week in a big way. On the season, he is the leading receiver for Alabama with 31 catches / 355 yards receiving and 504 yards on the return game. He has filled in the void left by the parting of Julio Jones to the NFL quite nicely. Week […]
Saints Fans Upset with Ingram
Posted by: | CommentsNow that Mark Ingram is a New Orleans Saint, apparently he can no longer cheer for his alumna mater. Just before kick-off of Bama’s first game of the season, Ingram sent out a tweet wishing his former mates luck in the coming season, which didn’t sit well with some Saints fans who of course are […]
It’s Less Than 24 Hours Now! Ready for some Alabama football?
Posted by: | CommentsI don’t know about you but I’m ready to watch some Alabama football tomorrow! I’ve been waiting on pins and needles since the end of the Michigan State game! Woo-hoo it’s finally here! The Race for Starting Quarterback I really look forward to seeing how the two “starting” quarterbacks, Philip Sims and AJ McCarron, react […]
Coach Saban on Duron Carter Case: “I’ll believe it when I see it.”
Posted by: | CommentsDuron Carter is not on board at Alabama and the saga is wearing on the nerves of even Nick Saban. When asked whether Duron Carter was in or out, Saban said “You know, I have some information, but at this point, I’ll believe it when I see it,” Saban said with a wry smile. “Is […]