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LSU’s Blackwell and Claiborne: Tide Didn’t Earn It
Posted by: | CommentsNot every LSU player is looking forward to playing Bama in the BCS Championship. In an interview with ESPN’s Erin Andrews, offensive lineman Will Blackwell and defensive back Morris Claiborne basically said the Tide didn’t earn the right to a rematch. “Traditional it’s been the conference championships that should be in. We really didn’t feel […]
Alabama Kicks Some “Dolphin Tail” In Men’s Basketball
Posted by: | CommentsNo JaMychal Green for the Tide, no problem as the Alabama (10-3) defeated the Jacksonville Dolphins (2-10) 72-55. Once again, the Tide was lead by Trevor Releford who had 18 points while Tony Mitchell added 17 points. Trevor Lacy also had 11 points. Bama continued it hot shooting from the three-point line as they were […]
Davidson Lineman Alphonse Taylor Switches to Alabama
Posted by: | CommentsAlabama got another commitment as Davidson lineman Alphonse Taylor who was a Florida State recruit, has now switched to Alabama and will enroll next month. Davidson head coach Fred Riley has a policy with his football players telling them not to commit unless they meant it. “We should change the language,” Riley said. “It’s really […]
On the Road to the 14th National Championship: Game 6 Vanderbilt
Posted by: | CommentsNormally when the Tide faces the Vanderbilt Commodores it goes something like this: Vandy stays in the game early before the Tide pulls away; this game no exception. Although the Tide had a14-0 lead at the half lead by passing of one AJ McCarron who had a career high four touchdown passes, the Tide really […]
Sporting News List 2009 Alabama Team as One of the Best
Posted by: | CommentsThe Sporting News did a list of the top 10 best teams of the BCS Era, and the 2009 Crimson Tide came in at No. 5. Here is what was said in the Sporting News article about the team: It hardly was a rags-to-riches story for the 2009 Crimson Tide, but they were competing in […]
On the Road to the 14th National Championship: Game 3 North Texas
Posted by: | CommentsAfter a tough road tested victory against No. 23 Penn State, the Tide came back home to face the Mean Green of North Texas. The Tide had no problem defeating North Texas 41-0. The story of this game was running backs Trent Richardson and Trevor Lacy. Both racked up over a 160 yards rushing with […]
Bama Gets Surprise Commitment
Posted by: | CommentsBama got an early Christmas surprise from junior college cornerback Travell Dixon of Miami, Florida. Dixon chose the Tide over Florida State. According to the Dothan Eagle, the 6-foot-2, 200-pounder is expected to enroll early and go through the fourth quarter conditioning program and spring practice. The obligatory youtube video!
Saban Pleased with Tide Practice So Far
Posted by: | CommentsPractice this week has gone well so far according to Coach Nick Saban. Saban says he has been pleased with the players with the response so far this week. “We have had good work for three days now,” he said after Wednesday’s two-plus hour drills in full pads indoors. “As we told the players when […]
Green has Procedure Done on Shoulder
Posted by: | CommentsJaMychal Green broke a little news himself on Twitter. Green, who sat out last night’s game versus Oklahoma State because of an injury, let the cat out of the bag that he had a procedure done on his shoulder. When fans asked what was wrong Green replied “I tore a ligament in my shoulder.” He […]
Some People Fear Clowns, Coach Saban Fears….
Posted by: | CommentsFunny Christmas story Coach Saban told the other day about his Christmas memories. Saban says as a child, he didn’t fear clowns, he feared Santa Claus. “I was actually sitting in church on Sunday — actually on Saturday night — and (thinking) how when I was a kid you think of all the things that […]