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The Tuscaloosa News is reporting: “Alabama defensive player Brandon Deaderick was shot twice at Rivermont Apartments Monday night in Tuscaloosa.” The Bama Beat reports: “The shooting occurred at Rivermont Apartments. Witnesses said the shooter fled from the complex and police are currently investigating and searching for the suspect.” From the Alabama Media Guide: One of [...]

It was a busy Monday with Alabama providing a depth chart, Alabama Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban talking with the press about the upcoming game against Virginia Tech, and even news about Erin Andrews. Here are a few links this evening: right now I’m having trouble with this new tool to make linking easier. All [...]

Want to know how Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Greg McElroy is approaching the game? Want to know what Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban thinks about Frank Beamer? Or maybe you want to know the advantages or disadvantages of the 4-3 vs. 3-4 in terms of pass rush? Well all these topics and more were covered [...]

Earlier today I posted a few notes from Virginia Tech. This afternoon a few notes from the University of Alabama Crimson Tide. These notes come from UA’s Media Relations: PRESEASON RANKINGS: Alabama is ranked in the Associated Press preseason poll for the 42nd time in school history with its No. 5 ranking this season. The [...]

Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Virginia Tech Hokies The 2009 college football season begins this week, and the excitement is building. You can almost feel fall. Well, maybe not because it is still hot and humid and the leaves aren’t turning yet. But it is time to play football. Here are some interesting items of note [...]

This Shreveport Times column delivers the ugly truth about Nick Saban to the LSU faithful in a ranking of SEC coaches. He writes that Alabama Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban is currently #2 in the conference. Here is a powerful bit of information, “Saban won the national championship at LSU in 2003 after signing a [...]

Former Alabama Crimson Tide football player Andre Smith has signed a contract to play in the NFL. From the AP: The Bengals originally planned to have Smith start at right tackle, but he has missed all three preseason games. He was in Cincinnati and agreed to the deal shortly before the start of a late [...]

How good is the 2009 Alabama Crimson Tide defense? It might be something special. Here is an article from the AP: “That defense (1992) was incredible,” the fifth-ranked Crimson Tide’s defensive end said. “It had some first-round picks, won the national championship. They were an amazing defense. We’re like, ‘Man, I wish we could be [...]

Alabama Crimson Tide football coach Nick Saban has agreed to a contract extension, according to Alabama’s Media Relations. The official word follows below: Head Football Coach Nick Saban Agrees To 3-Year Contract Extension New agreement will keep head football coach at Alabama through 2017 season. TUSCALOOSA – University of Alabama head football coach Nick Saban [...]

Saban: 4 or 5 cases of flu; other health issues too; quarantine of the ill Alabama Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban reported the football team has experienced flu issues since school began. Saban said the football team had no problems with the 105-man roster, but once school began and the remaining players joined the squad [...]

According to the AP, “The SEC issued another revision of its credential rules Thursday after negotiations that involved commissioner Mike Slive and representatives of the Associated Press Managing Editors, Associated Press Sports Editors, the American Society of News Editors and the Radio and Television News Association.” The AP finds the new policy “a very significant [...]

The University of Alabama and Auburn University earned a grade of B in a survey of academic rigor. According to the Birmingham News, “The study by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni gave both schools B’s in its report, released last week. It examined the curricula at 100 colleges and universities, and awarded just [...]