I hope everyone has a happy and blessed New Year. I intended to write this note on Christmas, but like so often intentions never materialize. I’ve had several intentions over the last month. I intended to make this a Christmas post and share a sonogram of my son who is schedule to make an appearance [...]
Archive | 2011
Did you notice Snapdragon Stadium during the bowl season?
This post brought to you by Snapdragon by Qualcomm. All opinions are 100% mine. Did you watch the Bridgepoint Education Holiday Bowl where Texas defeated Cal? If you watched that game December 28, or the December 21 San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl or the NFL Sunday Night game between the San Diego Chargers [...]
Outland Trophy winner Barrett Jones says he’ll return
TideSports.com contributor and Tuscaloosa News sports editor Cecil Hurt is reporting via Twitter that Alabama’s anchor on this year’s offensive line, Barrett Jones, will return for his senior season in 2012. Jones won the 2011 Outland Trophy awarded to the nation’s top interior lineman, and will be joined by returners Chance Warmack and DJ Fluker. [...]
Conference Expansion: Alabama & SEC release 2012 football schedule
The conference expansion drama now moves to its next stage as fans get a chance to look at the 2012 SEC football schedule. According to the SEC release, conference leaders will meet to develop a plan for future schedules and “scheduling principles.” Slive released this comment: “The SEC transition team and our athletic directors did [...]
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders say Happy Holidays
Enjoy these sexy NFL cheerleaders in their Christmas outfits as you get ready for the New Year. This collection of photographs features the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders dressed for the holidays. The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders perform during Dallas Cowboys-Philadelphia Eagles game at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas on December 24, 2011. UPI/Ian Halperin The Dallas Cowboys [...]
Elitists hate Paul Finebaum
Paul Finebaum’s radio show is relevant because people get to share their opinions. These opinions are often wrong, but that is the great thing about Finebaum and his show—he gives everyone a chance to speak their mind. Everyone includes doctors of theology, doctors of philosophy and averages Joes. It is the level playing field Finebaum [...]
Pimp My Cube (or Office)
This post brought to you by Contest Factory. All opinions are 100% mine. Work in a dreary cubicle? Have a smelly, boring office stacked with boxes and papers? Then why not enter the Pimp My Cube Contest for a chance to improve that office or workspace or cubicle. You can visit the contest [...]
A little extra holiday cheer for you
Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas. Just in case you need a little extra holiday cheer, some photographs for your holiday viewing pleasure. Photographs include Devin Grissom, Erin Andrews, Kelly Brook and Billi Mucklow, Lucy Mecklenburgh, Jessica Wright and Cara Kilbey. The Daily Mail has a few more photographs of this Sexy Santa photoshoot with [...]
Alphonse Taylor spurns FSU, commits to ‘Bama
The first of the dead period has proven invaluable to the University of Alabama’s 2012 recruiting class. Today the fourth major prospect of the week committed to sign with Alabama in February. Big 6’5″, 330lb. offensive guard/nose guard Alphonse Taylor of Mobile (Davidson High School) committed to the Tide today. Taylor switched his commitment from [...]
RECRUITING: It is treason, again! Alabama sways recruit committed to another school!
Alabama football coach Nick Saban is mean. First he gets recruit T.J. Yeldon to switch from Auburn to Alabama. Today, Alabama coach Nick Saban convinced Alphonse Taylor to switch from Florida State to Alabama. The Yeldon decision rocked the college football world—or at least the state of Alabama. The Mobile Press Register was so outraged [...]
JUCO cornerback standout Deion Belue signs with the Tide
“Finally I’m headed to The Capstone.” Words from Alabama’s latest recruiting get, JUCO cornerback standout Deion Belue. Belue became the second JUCO corner to announce Tuscaloosa as his new home this week, joining the #1 overall JUCO corner in the land, Travell Dixon, earlier this week. Like Dixon, and running back TJ Yeldon, Belue looks [...]
Boise State, please just shut up
Last night #7 Boise State closed another tough season with a thrilling win over unranked and 6-6 opponent Arizona State in the Nevada something or other bowl. Kellen Moore was heralded all night long as the winningest QB in college football history, and cameras captured neat-o signage from the Boise State fanbase crying for their [...]
VIDEO: Highlights as Alabama defeats Oklahoma State
Watch these video highlights of Alabama’s win over Oklahoma State. The Crimson Tide basketball team defeated the Cowboys 69-52.
Top JUCO cornerback Travell Dixon announces it’s ‘Bama
As the Alabama Crimson Tide prepares to play for its 14th National Championship, and in the wake of getting good news from Trent Richardson’s likely heir apparent (T.J. Yeldon), tonight Bama got even more good news. Travell Dixon, the top JUCO cornerback in the land, dispelled rumors that he had shifted to Florida State, announcing [...]
Parker revolutionizes writing
This post brought to you by Parker Pens. All opinions are 100% mine. In this world of technology, there are some things that are timeless like a fine timepiece or a pair of your father’s cufflinks and of course a good writing pen. Everyday I spend hours on an iPad, iPhone and other computers, but [...]
TJ Yeldon announces he’ll play at ‘Bama
Weeks of speculation have finally come to a close. Daphne prize running back TJ Yeldon, a longtime Auburn commitment, has announced in a released statement today that he will play for coach Nick Saban and the University of Alabama. More on this later, but that sound you hear is Lee County going into complete meltdown. [...]
Alabama basketball just painful to watch
For the third time in four games, the Crimson Tide lost on the hardwood, tonight to Kansas State. But for the second time in three games, they were obliterated on the road. I’m going to cut to the chase here; no need for clever wittisisms in this one. The Alabama men’s basketball team is just [...]
REPORT: Mark Stoops tells Auburn no, is staying at FSU
Nolesports.com is reporting that FSU defensive coordinator Mark Stoops has turned down Auburn’s advances…and reportedly doubling of his salary…to stay in Tallahasee. Stoops was the favorite of many Auburn fans to take over for Ted Roof. As much as $1.1 Million was rumored to be the offer presented to Stoops to come to Auburn. Not [...]
Kirby Smart to stay at Alabama
In a week that saw coordinators from our state changing zip codes, it appears that Alabama defensive coordinator Kirby Smart will stay in his. It has been reported that Smart, thought to be a candidate for several coaching openings as head coach, interviewed with Southern Mississippi, but has withdrawn from their search. Smart earns $850,000 [...]
Gus Malzahn takes $550,000 pay cut to get out of Auburn
Gus Malzahn, earning $1.3 Million as the offensive coordinator at Auburn, has reportedly taken a $550,000 pay cut to become the head coach at Arkansas State. Remember, a year ago reports had Malzahn potentially earning $3 Million annually to become the head coach at Vanderbilt. Malzahn’s departure comes on the heels of defensive coordinator Ted [...]
VIDEO: Highlights of Alabama’s win over Detroit
Enjoy these video highlights of Alabama’s offense including dunks and alley-oops. Alabama’s basketball team is now 8-2.
Alabama Football: Offensive Tackle D.J. Fluker to stay at Alabama, complete college degree
Rumors flowed around the Internet this weekend that Alabama offensive tackle D.J. Fluker would leave Alabama early and enter the NFL draft. Today, Alabama’s offensive lineman refuted that with a statement released to the press. Here is Fluker’s statement: Comment from Alabama Offensive Tackle D.J. Fluker: “I know there have been a few stories and [...]
Kristi Malzahn’s words have proven costly
Remember when Auburn offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn was thought to be a shoe-in for virtually any head coach opening in the land? The “guru” was all the talk, with his unconventional offense that put up big numbers. It’s why Vanderbilt reportedly wanted him to fill the spot James Franklin eventually took. Well, the only stock [...]
Alabama Football: Barrett Jones Garners Outland Trophy
Outland Trophy (courtesy of UA Media Relations) Alabama junior offensive tackle Barrett Jones became the third Crimson Tide player in school history to hoist the Outland Trophy. Jones earned the honor at the Home Depot College Football Awards Show, held at the Atlantic Dance Hall on the Disney’s Boardwalk. The Germantown, Tenn., anchors the Alabama [...]
Alabama Football: Trent Richardson Named Doak Walker Award Winner
Doak Walker Award (courtesy of UA Media Relations) Alabama junior running back Trent Richardson became the first Crimson Tide player in school history to earn the prestigious Doak Walker Award. Richardson earned the honor at the Home Depot College Football Awards Show, held at the Atlantic Dance Hall on the Disney’s Boardwalk. Richardson, a native [...]
Walter Camp All-Americans: 6 Tide Players Earn Walter Camp All-America Honors
Here is the official press release via UA Media Relations: The Alabama football team was heavily represented on the Walter Camp All-America Teams, which was announced Thursday. The Crimson Tide had four players earn first team honors while an additional two garnered second team accolades. The six selections were the most of any program. On [...]
All-Americans: 5 Alabama players named to AFCA First-Team All-America Team; William Vlachos Rimington Finalist
Here is more information on Alabama’s Post-Season Awards (courtesy UA Media Relations): Mark Barron, Dont’a Hightower, Barrett Jones, DeQuan Menzie and Trent Richardson selected by Coaches Alabama had five players selected to the 2011 AFCA FBS Coaches’ All-America Team on Monday it was announced by the America Football Coaches Association. The AFCA recognized senior safety [...]
Alabama Football: Trent Richardson Selected as Heisman Finalist, AP’s SEC Offensive Player of the Year
Playing a little catchup today with these notes. Here is the official release (courtesy of UA Media Relations) Crimson Tide running back one of five finalists for the award Alabama junior running back Trent Richardson is one of five finalists for the 2011 Heisman Trophy, the Heisman Memorial Trust announced Monday evening on ESPN. “It [...]
Alabama Football: Barrett Jones named 2011 Wuerffel Trophy winner
Alabama is doing well in in the post-season award category. Here is the official release on Alabama’s Barrett Jones winning the Wuerffel Trophy. Standing 6 feet, 5 inches tall, weighing 311 pounds, it’s tough to miss Alabama junior offensive lineman Barrett Jones. The versatile, All-American is widely lauded as one of the best players in [...]
REVIEW: Eli Gold & Stan White provide excellent sports radio
One thing separates 97.3 The Zone’s morning show from every other morning sports talk show in Birmingham—the hosts are prepared. Eli Gold and Stan White prepare for their show and bring that prep work into the studio. They know their guests and ask interesting and informative questions. Compare that with other morning sports talk shows [...]