Is Boise State held to a different standard than the Alabama Crimson Tide? Some think so. From the AP: Respect, it seems, is still hard to come by. Some contend Boise State, with now the second-longest winning streak in the country after Alabama at 15 games, is held to a different standard in the polls. [...]
Archive | September, 2010
Saban talks Penn State win, preparing for Duke
Wondering what Alabama Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban said at today’s press conference? Here is the transcript. Head Coach Nick Saban Press Conference Transcript Along with player quotes from S Robert Lester, TE Preston Dial and S Will Lowery courtesy of ALABAMA ATHLETIC MEDIA RELATIONS Head Coach Nick Saban Opening Statement: “We’re obviously happy to [...]
“Welcome Coach” t-shirts
Fridays this fall a new t-shirt design will be featured on capstonereport.com for that Saturday’s game, and the following Monday you can order the shirt with the score included. We figure since you come here for college football smack, you ought to have a t-shirt to go along with it. This week’s shirt commemorates the [...]
Alabama vs. Arkansas set for 2:30 on CBS
The Alabama-Arkansas game will be played at 2:30 p.m. on CBS. The SEC television schedule for Sept. 25 follows below courtesy of UA Media Relations: SEC Football Television Selections Saturday, September 25 Note: All times Central SEC Network 11:21 a.m. UAB at Tennessee CBS 2:30 p.m. Alabama at Arkansas ESPNU 6:00 p.m. Kentucky at Florida [...]
Recruiting: Isaiah Crowell talks Alabama & Georgia
The AJC reports that Georgia and Alabama continue atop RB Isaiah Crowell’s list. According to the report, Georgia believes Crowell could have a “Marcus Lattimore effect.” “It is still Alabama and Georgia tied on top,” Crowell said of his favorites from more than 50 offers. “[But] it is really just week to week. I am [...]
BREAKING: Ingram to practice with limited reps
Alabama Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban said Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram would practice with limited reps, according to a tweet from Cecil Hurt.
Alabama honors players of the week
I suppose that I should stop looking at pictures of hot girls and post something about football. If you insist….via UA’s Media Relations: ALABAMA COACHING STAFF NAMES PLAYERS OF THE WEEK Trent Richardson, D.J. Fluker, Mark Barron, Robert Lester and Julio Jones were named players of the week by the Alabama coaching staff following the [...]
More hot girls for a Monday
What is better than a hot girl at a sporting event? (And Ines Sainz is the definition of hot.) A hot girl that can “pwn your ass in Halo!” Geek and Gamer Girls Song – Watch more Funny Videos If you want to see the lyrics or check out pictures of my favorite then visit [...]
A (hot) woman in the locker room
What happens when a hot woman enters an NFL locker room? Well, what would you expect? (You can read an AP story on the controversy with the NY Jets below) Oh, you want more photographs? Alright. Powered by Mochila
Alabama in the NFL – 9/12/10
Here’s a look at what former Crimson Tiders did in the NFL on the opening weekend of the 2010 season (so far), as well as a look at who to watch for in tonight’s games. Top performers: Demeco Ryans, Houston – 10 tackles (8 for loss) and 2 passes broken up in a 34-24 win [...]
SEC: Arkansas fights turnovers
AP: “I’m not happy at all with our turnovers in our first two games,” Petrino said. Another issue: The offense got off to a slow start against Louisiana Monroe, with just one touchdown in the first half. “I get the feeling sometimes with our offense that they think they can just go out and everything [...]
The James Madison effect
AP: If Boise State is the only undefeated team at the end of the regular season, or one of two without a loss, it has a shot. But even in that scenario, regular-season perfection might not be enough for Boise State — again. That’s where James Madison could impact the Broncos’ chances. There are still [...]
Alabama remains number 1
AP: The combination of impressive victories by Alabama and Ohio State and a stunning loss by Virginia Tech led to Boise State losing all but one of its first-place votes in the AP Top 25. … Alabama received 52 first-place votes and 1,466 points. Ohio State had five first-place votes and 1,410 points and Boise [...]
Recap: Alabama defeats Penn State
I enjoyed Saturday in Tuscaloosa and have enjoyed Sunday’s NFL games. Here is a recap of the big Alabama win. First a few choice quotes from Penn State’s Joe Paterno and Alabama’s Nick Saban and Trent Richardson. “We came down here knowing how good they were and we didn’t wise up to it,” Paterno said. [...]
Alabama vs. Penn State weather update
The weather (specifically the rain chance) is the latest chatter when talking about the major game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Penn State Nittany Lions. According to the National Weather Service, “Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Partly cloudy, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming [...]
ITK: A legend returns to Bryant-Denny
This Saturday, Bryant-Denny Stadium will host two legendary coaches, and one in the making. Joe Paterno will likely make his final visit to Tuscaloosa, at least as a coach, as he brings his #14 Nittany Lions to the house that Bear built. Fittingly, the contest will take place on Bryant’s birthday. Also in attendance will [...]
Alabama-Penn State: A tale of 2 QBs
Another preview of the Alabama and Penn State game. This takes a look at the quarterbacks. AP: Former Alabama defensive back Don McNeal has split allegiances. He’s one of the stars from the 1979 Sugar Bowl victory over Penn State that won a national title for the Tide, but also Bolden’s great uncle. “I’m torn [...]
Dooley has to teach team how to bathe
Sometimes, this just comes too easy. WRCB of Knoxville is reporting that among the things new University of Tennessee head football coach Derek Dooley has had to teach his team, one of those things…wait for it…wait for it…is how to bathe. “We had, I told them, the worst shower discipline of any team I’ve ever [...]
Funny alternate SI covers
Gump for Heisman has 15 alternate covers for this week’s Sports Illustrated featuring Alabama Crimson Tide star Trent Richardson. Here is one:
REPORT: Top recruit suspended for 2 games
A top recruit considering the Alabama Crimson Tide was suspended for two games by the Florida High School Athletic Association. Nick O’Leary, a tight end for Palm Beach Gardens Dwyer in Florida was suspended for an unsportsmanlike act. According to the report (see story below), “The grandson of Jack Nicklaus — one of the nation’s [...]
NFL: Preview of Saints vs Vikings
There is a big game tonight, and it isn’t in Starkville. Here is a hint: You can read a preview below: “It’s like the Super Bowl all over again,” Saints running back Reggie Bush said. AND: “They took us to the brink of destruction,” Saints safety Roman Harper recalled. “If it wasn’t for another Tracy [...]
Alabama-Penn State: Classic moments
The Alabama Crimson Tide plays Penn State this week, and the rivalry is one of historic importance. The AP provided this stat from the series: “The average score of the first 13 meetings was appropriate for two programs known for defense: Alabama 12.4, Penn State 11.8.” AP: “I can’t speak for everybody on the team, [...]
Saban: Don’t boo Penn State
An interesting article today quotes Alabama head football coach Nick Saban as saying: “I just don’t think there’s any place for booing anywhere in college football, and that includes booing the other team…” In particular, his sentiments were aimed at the Tide’s next opponent, the Nittany Lions of Penn State. “Penn State is a class [...]
No kidding!
This isn’t football, but… According to wire services, “Fidel Castro told a visiting American journalist that Cuba’s communist economic model doesn’t work.” Read the entire story below. But you really don’t have to since Castro is just saying something that everyone else in the world already knows. Powered by Mochila
Predictions: JoePa visits the Bear’s house
The AP’s Ralph D. Russo picks this week’s games, and the biggest game on the agenda is the Alabama Crimson Tide facing the Penn State Nittany Lions. Russo writes, “Joe Paterno, who broke Bear Bryant’s record on the way to becoming the winningest coach in the history of major college football, brings Penn State to [...]
Alabama football: Ingram unlikely against Penn St.
AP: Alabama coach Nick Saban says tailback Mark Ingram is unlikely to play against Penn State. He said Wednesday the top-ranked Crimson Tide’s Heisman Trophy winner is “probably not going to be ready to play this week.” Saban said that Ingram was able to run Tuesday and hasn’t had swelling or problems with his left [...]
Roundtable: Previewing Alabama vs. Penn State
The Crimson & White Roundtable examines this week’s Alabama game against Penn St. 1) What is the most important thing we learned about the 2010 Alabama Crimson Tide in the wake of the San Jose State game? The most important thing I learned was not to stand too close to the stadium, but I’ll talk [...]
This week’s SEC on TV schedule
Want to know where to find SEC football games this week? The details courtesy of the SEC office: GAMES OF THURSDAY, SEPT. 9 Auburn (1-0) at Mississippi State (1-0) 6:30 p.m. CT • ESPN / ESPN3.com Satellite Radio: Auburn (XM 143 / Sirius 122) Miss. State (XM 199 / Sirius 214) Starkville, Miss. • Davis [...]
Alabama vs. Penn St.: Ingram misses practice
AP: Alabama tailback Mark Ingram has missed another practice ahead of the Penn State game. Ingram didn’t practice Tuesday with a left knee injury that kept the Heisman Trophy winner out of the top-ranked Crimson Tide’s opener against San Jose State. Coach Nick Saban said Monday that Ingram’s status would depend on how he progressed [...]
PSU scribe: “Bama gets it right”
One Pennsylvanian writer was still gushing over his experience in Tuscaloosa over the weekend. Here’s an excerpt from David Jones of The Patriot-News, from Pennlive.com: “But I can tell you this much about my first trip to Alabama and I think a lot of PSU fans who made this trip would agree: Very few people [...]