Editorial Cartoon: AU Lands A QB We all hope the hypocrites in Lee County intend to deliver more “character players” to the SEC. Abarn, as we prepare to play for the BCS National Championship, we continue to laugh at you! But as they say, desperate times call for desperate measures!
Archive | 2009
Bowl Previews for New Year’s Day
Friday’s Bowl Preview Capsules from the Associated Press. Enjoy. Powered by Mochila
WAR EAGLE! Honor among thieves?
Remember when Auburn fans talked about recruiting only Auburn men? I guess Auburn men steal laptops. That has to be the case since Gene Chizik signed former Florida player and accused laptop thief Cameron Newton. According to Rivals Newton had this to say about his recruitment, “There isn’t any doubt Auburn was the right place [...]
Saban does radio preview show from California
The official release from UA follows below: Alabama head coach Nick Saban’s Radio Show Set for January 5 at Hilton Costa Mesa TUSCALOOSA – Alabama head coach Nick Saban will take his pregame radio show on the road next week as part of the Charter Business BCS Championship Game Preview, scheduled for Tuesday, January 5, [...]
New Year’s Eve Alabama news & links
News and links. First up, Green’s 19 points, 8 rebounds lift Alabama to 77-65 victory over Tennessee State. Here is the brief: Powered by Mochila [recreading]
BCS: Alabama works indoors, Saban speaks
Alabama practiced indoors Wednesday, and Nick Saban spoke to the press. Enjoy. Alabama Works Indoors (courtesy of UA) TUSCALOOSA – The Alabama football team worked for two hours in full pads Wednesday afternoon, wrapping up its fourth practice of the week and ninth overall in preparation for the BCS National Championship Game against Texas. The [...]
Pete Carroll on ESPN’s BCS title game coverage
ESPN will bring in one of the most successful coaches of this era to provide added commentary about the Alabama-Texas national championship game. USC coach Pete Carroll will appear on ESPN’s pregame and post-game, and ABC’s halftime. All the details are below in the official ESPN release. ESPN’s press release (via Awful Announcing): USC head [...]
Alabama, Texas & special admissions
From the AP: The review identified at least 27 schools where athletes were at least 10 times more likely to benefit from special admission programs than students in the general population. That group includes 2009 Bowl Championship Series teams Oregon, Georgia Tech and Alabama, which is playing Texas for the national title Jan. 7. At [...]
Report: Franchione abused players
According to Sports By Brooks, one former Texas A&M player posted on Facebook allegations against Dennis Franchione. According to the report Terrence Murphy wrote, “It is amazing that two coaches in the Big 12 are getting negative press for mis-treating players on their football teams. WOW, Coach Fran treated players at A&M like this the [...]
Tide players say practice more spirited this year
Alabama Player Quotes (courtesy of UA) TUSCALOOSA – Alabama senior left guard Mike Johnson, senior nose guard Terrence Cody and senior linebacker Cory Reamer met with the media following Monday’s practice and here are some of those comments: Senior left guard Mike Johnson On the importance of this game compared to last year: “I don’t [...]
Pat Dooley is so biased
Pat Dooley is biased. He admits to having a special relationship with on-again/off-again Florida Gator coach Urban Meyer. From Dooley’s latest blog post, “I think all of you out there know how I feel about Urban and his family. We have an excellent relationship, which is why I should have come to his defense. It [...]
Why the BCS went to ESPN
Or why your cable bill is going to increase Why did the BCS leave Fox and head for ESPN/ABC? Of course money was the big reason. ESPN paid $125 million per year, and Fox offered only $100 million. However, there is more to the story. On-air broadcasters have seen revenue decline, while cable (or pay-tv) [...]
Alabama football: Injury update & Texas prep
The University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team continues its work towards the BCS National Championship Game. A practice update follows along with a transcript of Nick Saban’s press conference. The injury update: “From an injury stand point, James Carpenter is not injured, he’s just sick, he’s got the flu, so we held him out [...]
Alabama’s Green named SEC Player of the Week
From the SEC: SEC Player Of The Week JaMychal Green Alabama F • 6-9 • 220 • So. • Montgomery, Ala. Alabama’s JaMychal Green was named the SEC Player of the Week after he had 27 points, 13 rebounds, three blocks and a steal in a victory over Mercer last week. Green, who played just [...]
Shane: Urban Meyer taps out
By Shane from Centerpoint Wow! Lately, the Gator nation must feel like they’ve somehow gotten the wrong part in a bad movie. First, disaster struck when Florida fans were forced to witness the dismantling of their football empire by the Alabama Crimson Tide in the SEC championship game. Now, the man who built the empire [...]
Alabama football: back to practice & other news
The Alabama Crimson Tide returned to football practice following the Christmas break; however, Urban Meyer stole the weekend headlines with a resignation that was followed by a change of heart. Here are your Alabama football links and a practice update follows below: [recreading] Crimson Tide Returns to Practice (courtesy of UA) The Alabama football returned [...]
SEC: 80 percent Brooks won’t return
Powered by Mochila AP: Kentucky coach Rich Brooks told his Wildcats that he’s probably not returning next season. Following a 21-13 loss to Clemson on Sunday night in the Music City Bowl, Brooks said he’s “80 percent” sure he’s not coming back. He plans to think about his next move, talk with his family and [...]
Meyer’s status unclear
Video: AP College Football Writer Ralph Russo said there are questions about what Urban Meyer will do during his leave of absence. Russo said it’s possible both Florida and Meyer may not yet have a plan in place for the intense head coach. Powered by Mochila
REVERSAL: Florida’s Urban Meyer changes mind
UPDATED Powered by Mochila AP: Person familiar with decision tells AP: Urban Meyer taking indefinite leave, and not resigning Less than 24 hours after he resigned, Florida coach Urban Meyer is instead taking an indefinite leave of absence and opening the door for a return to the Gators. A person familiar with decision told The [...]
Who is next for Florida?
Powered by Mochila AP: Meyer leaves behind a gold mine at Florida, but who will be next to lead Gators… As far as football programs are concerned, Florida is a Ferrari. Just about everybody will want to take the wheel, but that doesn’t mean it still can’t blow a gasket. (read the entire report embedded [...]
Nick Saban comments on Urban Meyer
Comment from Alabama head coach Nick Saban on Urban Meyer: “Our thoughts and prayers are with Urban and his family at this time. He is a first class coach and the success he’s had is unmatched in our profession, especially over the last five years at Florida,” Alabama Crimson Tide football coach Nick Saban said [...]
Fear drove Urban Meyer from Florida
Florida Gator coach Urban Meyer has resigned as the Florida football coach; his last game will be the Sugar Bowl against Cincinnati Bearcats. Health issues appear to be the cause of the sudden and unexpected announcement. However, the health excuse is too common for anyone to believe. There is much more to it than what [...]
Urban Meyer steps down at Florida
UPDATE: The AP has moved a story. It is below: Powered by Mochila AP: Florida’s Meyer resigns amid health concerns Florida coach Urban Meyer, who was admitted to a hospital because of chest pains following the Southeastern Conference championship game, is stepping down because of health concerns. Meyer resigned Saturday, calling it quits after five [...]
Capstone Saturdays: Happy Chizik Day!
Editorial Cartoon: Happy Chizik Day Today we celebrate the gift of Chizik. Twelve wins; twenty-four losses. And proof that in America, with a little determination, B.S. and luck, anyone can make it. Career highlights so far: Years as Head Coach: 3 Overall record: 12-24 Overall record against Div. 1 competition: 10-23 Overall Conference record: 5-19 Overall Non-Conference record: 7-5  [...]
Christmas cheerleaders!
What is Christmas without some cheer? May this serving of cheerleaders brighten your holiday spirit. Enjoy a few choice cheerleader photographs: Photo from fOTOGLIF Wearing their Christmas outfits, St. Louis Rams cheerleaders entertain the crowd during the third quarter against the Houston Texans at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis on December 20, 2009. [...]
Alabama football: Tide breaks for Christmas & links
First a site note, for those online very late (or very early) and found the website down, that was my fault. I was going to do some upgrades and forgot to turn the website back on before I went to bed. Oops. On to the news and notes. Practice update: the Alabama Crimson Tide football [...]
How valuable is Alabama football?
According to the AP, “According to Forbes, Texas had a $59 million profit. Notre Dame’s team value was $108 million, with a $38 million profit. Rounding out the first 10 in Forbes’ Top 20 list are Penn State, Nebraska, Alabama, Florida, LSU, Ohio State, Georgia and Oklahoma. Michigan had the biggest drop from last year [...]
Recession boosted football viewership
AP: Buoyed by the Yankees in the World Series, baseball’s TV ratings were up. The NFL is still the NFL — no slowing down America’s favorite televised sport. College football ratings increased over 2008 and the NBA enjoyed its best viewership since the days of Michael Jordan. Advertisers could bank on more eyeballs for their [...]
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. [...]