ESPN’s Todd McShay talks about the Alabama-LSU game in this video. He provides a few keys to the game—his first key: managing the emotion of the game for the Crimson Tide. Other keys include Alabama’s OL versus LSU’s DL. McShay said Andre Smith could go as the #1 overall pick in the 2009 or 2010 [...]
Archive | November, 2008
Rapoport asks the tough questions
People might not like reporters, but the good ones ask the tough questions. Today, Ian R. Rapoport asked Les Miles a very tough question. I felt obligated to ask Miles if he did, in fact, call Alabama coach Nick Saban “the devil,” as former recruit Luther Davis told me last night: “Oh my gosh, no!” [...]
He’s back! Saban returns to Baton Rouge
AP: It’s actually Saban’s second trip back to Death Valley for a game since he left LSU. His Dolphins played the New Orleans Saints there after Hurricane Katrina damaged the Superdome in 2005. Saban received a mixed welcome for that game. Some boos. Some cheers. Read the rest of the AP preview of this week’s [...]
Tennessee is a good job
What the hell is wrong with national media? There is lots of chattering about UT’s coaching search, but the most moronic line so far is this one over at the Sporting Blog: Tennessee Job Watch: David Cutcliffe doesn’t want it. Given his ties to the program, that’s surprising. Given that Tennessee isn’t one of the [...]
Saban making life hard for Rich Rod
We know Nick Saban has claimed the scalps of coaches like Tommy Bowden, Phil Fulmer and soon Tommy Tuberville, but did you know he is making life difficult for Michigan’s Rich Rodriguez too? From Keeping Score by Drew Sharp Rodriguez preaches patience, but it doesn’t strengthen his argument for time that Nick Saban’s only been [...]
Epic Poetry
…or at least the funniest thing I’ve seen today. This was sent to me via email off a Vol message board. UPDATE: Google it first before posting! Here’s the link to the whole poem so the original writer gets credit. Link below…so you’ll know where to go. “Canned I Am” – A Poem from Phil [...]
Dealing with distractions during LSU week
The Dothan Eagle: If Nick Saban could bottle all the “external factors†— or “distractions†— surrounding Alabama’s visit to LSU this Saturday, he’d label it with a skull and crossbones. Read the entire story below: Powered by Mochila
UT’s coaching search (quick briefing)
Tennessee is a very good job. There are challenges for anyone who takes the job, but what SEC school doesn’t have its share of obstacles? I believe Tennessee will hire a competent coach; however, I’m not convinced the Volunteers coaching search will run smoothly—it will go much more smoothly than any recent Alabama hire. Here [...]
Tuberville’s fate might be sealed
One of the main arguments for keeping Tommy Tuberville at Auburn is the cost of the buyout. However, that isn’t going to be a problem, according to one trustee. The Auburn Beat “I feel whatever decision (Gogue) makes, he will advise Board members,” McWhorter said. “We have $6 million, but we don’t want to spend [...]
Saban’s LSU week Monday press conference
Powered by Mochila Video above. Transcript below. Alabama Head Football Coach Nick Saban Press Conference Transcript Opening Comments: “In reviewing the Arkansas State game, as I said after the game in the press conference, I think every player has to ask himself ‘Did I play better? Did I improve? Did I play to my full [...]
Cody injury update, SEC honors
Terrence Cody was out of the black no-contact jersey in practice today, according to the Rap Sheet. Cody missed the last two games with a sprained MCL. “From an injury standpoint, Terrence will start working today,†Saban said at his Monday press conference. “We don’t really have a lot of other injuries. We have some [...]
Video: Fulmer speaks
Here is the AP video of Phil Fulmer’s statement on being forced out as head football coach. Any thoughts on Fulmer’s word choice? I was intrigued by how open he was about this being “the university’s decision.” Do you think he now understands how Johnny Majors felt? Powered by Mochila
It is over in Knoxville: Fulmer won’t be back
ESPN.com is reporting that Phil Fulmer won’t return next season as coach of the Tennessee Volunteers. The report by Chris Low cites multiple sources. It also says an announcement is planned for later today at Neyland Stadium. Tennessee fans excited about the coaching change should brace themselves, at least according to Mr. College Football. I [...]
Video: Upheaval in AP poll
Alabama is the fifth number one team in this year’s AP poll—something that hasn’t happened since 1990. Here is video of AP college writer Ralph D. Russo talking about Alabama and giving some thoughts on teams like Florida who have a good shot in the national title race. Powered by Mochila
Tide, Red Raiders atop BCS
AP: The unbeaten Nittany Lions still need help in the form of an Alabama or Texas Tech loss to reach the title game….Alabama had a BCS average of .9747. Texas Tech was at .9372 and Penn State .9286. Powered by Mochila
Tide ends November skid
A lack of interest in the fourth quarter translates into good news. Alabama’s expected win over Arkansas State was rather ordinary, a far cry from recent years when the calendar pages turned to November. Read the entire column below: Powered by Mochila
Recap and Game Notes
Here is a recap of Alabama’s victory over Arkansas State. There are also some game notes including how John Parker Wilson tied the school record for most consecutive completions and a Best & Worst of the game. Both the recap and notes are from the Dothan Eagle. Read them below: Powered by Mochila Powered by [...]
Alabama #1 in polls
The AP poll and the USAToday Coaches’ Poll have Alabama at #1. It is the first time since 1980 that the Tide has topped both major polls during the regular season. According to the AP, Alabama’s first game as a No. 1 team since October, 27, 1980, will be Saturday at LSU, a date that [...]
Who is #1? Not Texas
I like Texas but I found myself pulling for Texas Tech on the final drive. It was dramatic. I don’t think I would’ve called that passing route which won the game for the Red Raiders. Here’s a game summary from the AP: (UPDATED 12:20 a.m.) In fact, maybe Texas Tech shoots to the top of [...]
Does this kill UAB football?
Will the trustees do the right thing and eliminate the rat hole known as UAB football? Here are all the details in a gruesome 70-14 loss to Southern Miss: Powered by Mochila
LSU beats Tulane in tune-up for Tide
AP: It will be former LSU coach Nick Saban’s first game back at Tiger Stadium as coach of the Crimson Tide. After leading LSU to the BCS national championship in 2003, he has Alabama poised for a run at the championship run in his second season as coach. Here’s the AP LSU game summary. Powered [...]
Alabama rolls over Arkansas State 35-0
AP: Alabama, which can clinch the Southeastern Conference Western Division title with a win over LSU, managed its first shutout since a 17-0 win over Mississippi State on Nov. 5, 2005. The Tide allowed only 158 yards on 54 plays against Arkansas State (4-4), which had scored 83 points against Texas Southern and upset Texas [...]
Ole Miss-Auburn, Alabama-Ark St. and Fl-Ga
Live Blog (test) for the Ole Miss-Auburn game. I thought about giving this a try for next week’s Alabama-LSU game, and what better time to test it than this week. Don’t expect any insightful commentary (like you come here for that anyway…) UPDATE: Will post thoughts on Alabama-Ark St. and Florida-Georgia as things unfold. Also, [...]
Hey NFL, I’ll risk a concussion if you’ll give me a shot
Would someone reading this please help me? I’ve got a real problem on my hands and I’m out of answers. [...]