AP: “If we didn’t go to the lake and I couldn’t go to Rabun County and stand on the side of the hill and sit on a log and look down and think a little bit, I don’t think I’d survive much longer in this business,” said Saban, who led the Crimson Tide to the [...]
Archive | 2010
More holiday cheerleaders
To atone for my sick days, here are more cheerleader pictures to celebrate the holidays. An Arizona Cardinals cheerleader dances during the two minute warning of the Cardinals-Dallas Cowboys game at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, AZ December 25,2010. The Cardinals defeated the Cowboys 27-26. UPI Photo/Art Foxall Glendale, United States, – December 26, [...]
Alabama bowl update
Sorry I’ve been MIA the last week. I went out of town for Christmas to spend time with girlfriend and her family—then immediately got the flu when I arrived back in Birmingham. The last thing on my mind this week was football. I know. I’m old and weak. The white Christmas in Atlanta was awesome. [...]
Happy Holidays
NFL cheerleaders spread some holiday cheer. Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders perform during the Cowboys-Washington Redskins NFL game December 19, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. UPI/Ian Halperin Arlington, United States, – December 19, 2010. Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders perform during the Cowboys-Washington Redskins NFL game December 19, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. UPI/Ian Halperin Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders perform during the [...]
Will Tide fans pull for the Tigers in BCS game?
Sports in Paradise By Dale Jones You have heard the old joke that says, “My favorite two college football teams are Alabama and whoever is playing Auburn.” This joke, like pretty much any other Alabama / Auburn joke can be easily turned around. It is not difficult to find fans in these parts that love [...]
Alabama vs. Michigan State preview notes
Capital one Bowl Preview Notes (courtesy of UA Media Relations) Alabama (9-3, 5-3 SEC) vs. Michigan St. (11-1, 7-1 Big Ten) Saturday, January 1, 2011 • 12 p.m. (CT) • ESPN Citrus Bowl (65,438) • Orlando, Fla. THE GAME: Alabama makes its NCAA-record 58th bowl game appearance in the 2011 Capital One Bowl against the [...]
NFL Draft: Alabama prospects ponder the future
AP: At least three of the Crimson Tide’s biggest stars — wide receiver Julio Jones, tailback Mark Ingram and defensive end Marcell Dareus — are juniors who are regarded as likely first-round NFL draft picks if they declare themselves eligible. The deadline for that is Jan. 18. “I think there are a lot of guys [...]
LSU & the NCAA
When LSU broke NCAA rules, it did the responsible thing. According to the AP, “LSU will take away two football scholarships and limit recruiting visits in hopes the NCAA will accept the self-imposed discipline as its mandated punishment for rules violations discovered by the school in 2009.” LSU should be applauded for taking NCAA rules [...]
3 Alabama players earn Frosh All-America honors
Here is the official press release with all the details: D.J. Fluker, Dee Milliner and C.J. Mosley garner first-team Freshman All-America honors D.J. Fluker, Dee Milliner and C.J. Mosley have all garnered first-team Freshman All-America honors after outstanding seasons for the Alabama Crimson Tide in 2010. The honors were released by Rivals.com, CollegeFootballNews.com and Phil [...]
McElroy, Dial & Carpenter headed to Senior Bowl
Here are the details from the official press release: Tide Trio Accept Under Armour Senior Bowl Invites McElroy, Dial and Carpenter to play in 62nd game Mobile, AL. (Dec. 15)—Three members of the Alabama Crimson Tide will represent their school on the South squad in the 2011 Under Armour Senior Bowl. Quarterback Greg McElroy, tight [...]
Florida’s Will Muschamp speaks; plans pro-O
Florida introduced its new coach Tuesday, and provided details of his contract. According to the AP, “Muschamp…agreed to a five-year contract worth $13.5 million to replace Urban Meyer… He took center stage for a 40-minute news conference filled with confidence, enthusiasm and witty one-liners.” “University of Florida is about winning championships,” he said. “I understand [...]
Ohio State vs. SEC bowl record
Ohio State is sick of the SEC, and it is safe to say that the Buckeyes want to end SEC bowl dominance. Here is a rundown of Ohio State’s 0-9 record against the conference. Two of the losses came against Alabama. AP: Jan. 2, 1978 Sugar Bowl New Orleans, La. Alabama 35, Ohio State 6 [...]
Ohio State sick of SEC bowl victories
According to the AP story you can read below, “After going 0-9 against the SEC in bowl games, Ohio State says it’s ready to draw the line.” Yes, the SEC is in their heads. “The last couple of outings, we’ve been destroyed by SEC teams so it’s something that’s always in the back of our [...]
Alabama puts four on AP All-America Team
The Alabama Crmison Tide landed four on this year’s AP All-America Team. You can see the entire AP team below a press release from the University: Mark Barron and Julio Jones named to second team; Marcell Dareus and Barrett Jones on third team Alabama had four players selected to the 2010 Associated Press All-America team [...]
REPORT: Florida after Alabama’s Kirby Smart
Another year over and it looks like Kirby Smart is a hot name again. This time Florida is reportedly interested in Alabama’s defensive coordinator. According to a tweet from Gatorsports Robbie Andreu, “News happening right now. Looks like Kirby Smart will be UF’s new defensive coordinator. He and Muschamps are close friends.” Andreu also tweeted, [...]
Great places to stay for an Alabama game
Alabama football games are an event. However, you can have fun at the game and then face a long commute back to places throughout the region. People routinely drive from Tuscaloosa back to Atlanta or Nashville after a game. I no longer possess the constitution for such a late night drive—and let us be honest, [...]
Holiday NFL cheerleaders
The holidays are getting closer, and NFL cheerleaders are making things festive. Washington Redskins’ cheerleaders leave the field as the Redskins play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland on December 12, 2010. UPI/Kevin Dietsch Arizona Cardinals cheerleader performs during the two minute of the fourth quarter of the Cards game against [...]
Commencement for Alabama student-athletes
Here is the official release from UA: 24 Student-Athletes to Participate In Commencement Ceremonies on Saturday The University of Alabama will have 24 student-athletes participating in graduation ceremonies Saturday, December 11, when UA holds its winter commencement at 9 a.m. at Coleman Coliseum. The Crimson Tide football team will have 10 graduates Saturday, including offensive [...]
Alabama Football: SEC All-Freshman
The Alabama Crimson Tide football team placed four on the SEC All-Freshman team. A release from Alabama follows and below that is the entire release from the SEC. Alabama Football Has Four Selected to SEC All-Freshman Team The Alabama football team had four players selected to the 11th annual Southeastern Conference Coaches’ All-Freshman Team, it [...]
Croyle taking snaps for Chiefs
AP: Taking most of the practice snaps on Wednesday was Brodie Croyle, who is 0-9 as an NFL starter and has not appeared in a game all year. While the Chiefs released no details of the operation, the American College of Surgeons website advises patients who have had a minimally invasive appendectomy not to “lift [...]
Capital One Bowl Ticket Update
The University just sent out this press release: ALABAMA TICKET OFFICE NO LONGER SELLING CAPITAL ONE BOWL TICKETS Fans can still purchase Capital One Bowl tickets online via the Florida Citrus Sports website at www.fcsports.com. The University of Alabama Athletic Ticket Office announced Wednesday that it will transfer handling of ticket sales from the Alabama [...]
SEC FOOTBALL INDIVIDUAL AWARDS ANNOUNCED
The SEC named its individual award winners today. Here is the official release from the SEC: McElroy, Newton, Peterson, Lattimore, Ziemba and Spurrier given league’s top honors Auburn quarterback Cam Newton and LSU defensive back/return specialist Patrick Peterson were voted as the Southeastern Conference’s top offensive player, top defensive player and top special teams player, [...]
BREAKING: Urban Meyer out at Florida (again)
Florida coach Urban Meyer has quit (again) as coach of the Gators. According to the AP, “Florida football coach Urban Meyer is stepping down after the Gators appearance in the Outback Bowl. Meyer led Florida to two national titles but began to show the strain of his high-profile job last season when he briefly quit [...]
Alabama confers season awards
Alabama Holds Football Awards Banquet (courtesy of UA) BIRMINGHAM — The Alabama football team held its annual awards banquet Sunday night at The Cahaba Grand Conference Center in Birmingham, Ala. Alabama head football coach Nick Saban addressed an audience that included members of the team, coaching staff, administration and support staff following the awards session [...]
December NFL cheerleaders
It is getting colder, but the NFL cheerleaders still look hot. An Arizona Cardinals cheerleader dances during the Cards game against the St. Louis Rams at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, AZ December 5,2010. The Rams defeated the Cards 19-6. UPI/Art Foxall An Arizona Cardinals cheerleader dances during the Cards game against the St. [...]
Auburn heads to Sewer Bowl
The national outrage continues. From the Orlando Sentinel: “Auburn’s Cam Newton and Oregon’s LaMichael James — have turned the national title game into the Sewer Bowl.” MORE: “Meanwhile, Auburn is quarterbacked by Newton, a player who left the University of Florida amid allegations of academic fraud and following an arrest in which he was found [...]
Alabama faces Michigan State in Capital One Bowl
Here is the official release from UA Media Relations: The 15th-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide will face the 7th-ranked Michigan State Spartans in the 2011 Capital One Bowl on Saturday, January 1, 2011, at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Fla. The game will be televised by ESPN and will kick off at 12 p.m. (CST). Alabama [...]
A new Football Capital of the South?
Sports in Paradise By Dale Jones Written across the upper deck at Legion Field in Birmingham were the words “Football Capital of the South.” No doubt many historic contests happened in that stadium. Memories of the “Punt Bama Punt,” game, watching the Bear Bryant lean on the goal post, and numerous high school state championships [...]
The nation continues to be bewildered
Great article today in the Washington Post about sCam Newton. (read it here) The nation continues to be bewildered about the unbridled arrogance on display in Lee County, with the NZAA sitting on its thumbs…for now. Remember when much the same was said about Reggie Bush and the obvious cheating that was going on in [...]