Headline says it all. Leigh Tiffin is a semifinalist for the 2008 place-kicker award. Here’s the press release: TUSCALOOSA — University of Alabama place-kicker Leigh Tiffin was named a semifinalist for the 2008 Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Award presented by the FedEx Orange Bowl the Palm Beach County (Fla.) Sports Commission announced on Friday. The [...]
Archive | October, 2008
The glory of Thursday night football
The Sports Hernia chronicled the highlight of last night’s football game between South Florida and Cincinnati. Notice the crawl at the bottom of the image. Advertisement: Story continues below
Steve Spurrier shows mercy?
Either Steve Spurrier has become merciful or the task of coaching South Carolina has taught him humility. Spurrier wouldn’t even pile on to the Phil Fulmer mess when asked about it this week. From the AJC: Spurrier, Fulmer’s longtime nemesis, resisted the opportunity to pile on. “I got my own problems here,†he told reporters [...]
Happy Birthday to Nick Saban
Nick Saban celebrates his 57th birthday today (October 31). I know…I know…he doesn’t have time for happy birthdays, but tough. While on the subject of birthdays, Javier Arenas celebrated his 21st birthday on Tuesday (October 28). Happy birthday to him too. Here are a few additional helpful notes for Homecoming week (courtesy of UA): CRIMSON [...]
VIDEO: SEC Champ game could help Tide
It is November and people are talking about Alabama. Can Alabama make the BCS title game? As long as Alabama wins, it will be a hot topic around the state and in the national media. ESPN’s Todd McShay said the Tide’s schedule with wins over Georgia and Ole Miss and games against LSU and Auburn [...]
Rocky Top Stuff
Tennessee seems intent on firing their successful coach Phil Fulmer. Talk about unrealistic expectations—here a guy won a national title and played in the SEC Championship game last season, but Vol fans want to fire him. It is bizarre. They are obviously living in the past. Don’t they understand that college football has changed? Are [...]
The Iron Bowl Experience
Ever wondered what outsiders think of the Iron Bowl? The WarEagleReader spotted this very interesting perspective on the Iron Bowl. You’ve got to love the analysis: I really don’t know if anything sums up America better. It’s simultaneously preposterous, incredilbly laughable, impressive, charming, ridiculous, expensive, overpopulated, wonderful, American. Advertisement: Story continues below
Tide and other SEC players on NBA rosters
The SEC sent out this press release with information on Alabama and other SEC players on NBA rosters. The Tide has four players active in the NBA. But look a little lower. The Tide also has a strong representation in the assistant coaching ranks. Here’s the release: Birmingham — The Southeastern Conference maintains its strong [...]
Cody likely to return for LSU
The Rap Sheet is reporting Nick Saban hopes to have nose tackle Terrence Cody back for the LSU game. “He’s out this week for sure,” Saban said. “We hope to have him back maybe next week.” … Saban was cautious, saying Cody is, “day to day, making good progress. He was running and jogging this [...]
The team nobody wants to play
By Shane from Centerpoint I remember the first time Nick Saban made the statement. He said that he wanted Alabama to be a team that opponents feared – a physically dominating team that would literally beat others into submission. He wanted a team that could exercise its will on the field. It was never more [...]
It seems like old times
By Hunter Ford It seems like old times and everything is new again. My nine-year-old son is collecting Star Wars toys and loving Indiana Jones movies. Texas, Alabama and Penn State are at the top of the college football polls. It’s great to be a fan of any of those schools right now, but for [...]
What is it about former Tide b’ball players?
BOGGLE: Caffey has 10 children with eight women. Powered by Mochila
Wake up Auburn & Tennessee fans
Wake up Auburn and Tennessee fans. You are all babbling about coaching changes, but why? It isn’t like you are going to get a better coach. You are after-thoughts. The SEC’s current version of Mississippi State—you are irrelevant. Nobody worth anything would want to coach you. You are stuck with who you’ve got. Or you [...]
EXCUSES: Vols say execution, not Tide beat them
“After watching film, it really wasn’t anything Alabama did to mess up our running game,” offensive lineman Vladimir Richard said. “Whether it was penalties, mistakes or missed assignments, it was basically just us.” Here’s the entire story: Powered by Mochila
Oakley played despite family health worries
The Rap Sheet has the details on receiver Will Oakley who played Saturday night following the diagnosis of his mom with a coronary issue which required immediate surgery. “We found out, like, Friday,” Oakley said. “She had surgery to put the stent in, but she’s fine. She’s back home now. But before the game, it [...]
J. P. Wilson semi-finalist for QB award
Here’s the press release naming John Parker Wilson a semifinalist for the Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award: TUSCALOOSA – University of Alabama quarterback John Parker Wilson was among 13 Football Bowl Subdivision quarterbacks selected as semifinalists for the 2008 Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award the Davey O’Brien Foundation and its national selection committee announced on [...]
Tide-LSU tickets fetching upwards of $500
According to this report from NBC13, fans are paying top dollar to follow teams like Alabama despite the stock market meltdown. Iron Bowl tickets are being offered for sale around campus for $350—though the report indicates the prices could rise if Alabama remains unbeaten. Here’s the entire story: Powered by Mochila
Recap: Alabama hammers Tennessee
Here’s a recap of the big Alabama victory over Tennessee and some game notes from the Dothan Eagle. Powered by Mochila Powered by Mochila
Penn State gaining on Tide
AP: The Crimson Tide (.9499) were a solid second in the polls, and second in all but one of the computer ratings. Penn State’s 13-6 victory over Ohio State helped in the computer rankings and pushed its average to .9257. The problem for the Nittany Lions is the perceived weakness of the Big Ten in [...]
Tide holds at #2
Alabama holds at #2 in the AP and coaches polls. Here’s the AP summary of this week’s media poll. Powered by Mochila
Video: Highlights of Tide-Vols game
Here are some video highlights of Alabama’s second straight win over Tennessee in the Third Saturday in October rivalry. What are the odds on Phil Fulmer returning to coach the Vols next season? Enjoy the highlights. Advertisement: Story continues below
Rice could get NFL job
A Bush administration official who grew up in Birmingham could end up with an NFL job, Pro Football Talk examined in a post today. According to PFT, reports out of San Francisco have Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice as a candidate for a job with the 49ers. Additionally, Rice has been rumored for other positions [...]
Tide handles Vols
AP: The win gives the Crimson Tide (8-0, 5-0 Southeastern Conference) its first back-to-back wins over the Volunteers (3-5, 1-4) in a usually streaky “Third Saturday in October” series since the 1991-92 seasons. Read the entire game story here: Powered by Mochila
Stafford is best QB in SEC
Matt Stafford is the best quarterback in the SEC. Forget Tim Tebow. When draft day comes Matt Stafford should be taken higher. He’s the SEC’s equivalent of Brett Favre. He has a cannon for an arm, and makes the big plays. He’s exciting to watch, and you can’t underestimate how important he is to the [...]
RUDE: UT fan welcomes reporter to Knoxville
Whatever happened to the old days of SEC football—the days when it was a gentleman’s sport? The days when fans weren’t absolute pricks to rivals? I guess they are gone. Need proof? Check out the rude reception a member of the press received while driving through Knoxville: And it’s weird here, because it’s a city [...]
Tennessee is a trendy pick today
The Volunteers are a hot pick with prognosticators today. On television and on the web you see many experts saying the Tide is ready for an upset. SECFootballBlog: No. 2 Alabama at Tennessee – Alabama will lose this week vs. Tennessee. The Vols are playing inspired football. Coach Fulmer is most likely not your favorite [...]
Horror! Could Erin Andrews bolt ESPN?
The best part of college football just might be Erin Andrews. And now comes an interview in Sports Business Daily—that reports Erin Andrews may be interested in moving beyond her present sideline reporter’s role. Awful Announcing had this take on the revelation: I can’t say that I’m surprised. I mean when your two favorite sites [...]
ProFootballTalk slams B’ham’s Dr. Andrews
ProFootballTalk.com slammed Birmingham surgeon Dr. James Andrews today. Dr. Andrews was quoted in a Los Angeles Times story commenting on the infection problems following Tom Brady’s knee surgery. Andrews told the Times, Brady appeared to be responding to antibiotics. However, PFT blasted Andrews for making a public comment. Here’s the reality, in our view. These [...]
Smith, Cody earn midseason honors
Andre Smith and Terrence Cody earned miseason All-America team honors from The Sporting News. Here’s the press release: TUSCALOOSA – The Sporting News named Alabama junior left tackle Andre Smith and junior nose guard Terrence Cody to its 2008 midseason All-America team on Friday. The second-ranked Crimson Tide was one of four teams that had [...]
Video: Preview of Alabama-Tennessee
A video preview of the Alabama-Tennessee matchup. Powered by Mochila
Hoover braces for baseball tournament without Bama
As the Southeastern Conference baseball tournament begins, Hoover businesses are getting ready to feel, well, not much of anything. Since [...]