Thursday night Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron became the first Alabama player to win the Maxwell Award as the nation’s most outstanding player. “Super surprised,” he said. “I don’t think I’m the best player out of the other two guys that were mentioned (Manziel, Winston), but I can’t thank them enough. It’s an honor to be […]
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Alabama Football Recruiting Update
Alabama Recruiting Update: Making sense of the commitments and decommitments By Dave Friedman In your fantasy football league would you swap Matt Ryan and DeMarco Murray for Russell Wilson and Benjarvus Green-Ellis? For the average fan, hearing about football commits and decommitments is kind of like an abstract guessing game. It is important to a […]
Sugar Bowl: An early look at Alabama vs Oklahoma
Alabama vs Oklahoma matches SEC against Big 12 in Sugar Bowl By Dave Friedman While college football coaches are always busy, fans get bored between the end of the bowl games and start of the new season. The media tries very hard to keep listeners, readers, and viewers engaged even when no games are taking […]
Appreciation for Nick Saban
Nick Saban has given Alabama its swagger back By Hunter Ford If Nick Saban becomes one of our exes, living in Texas, all Alabama fans would still owe him a debt of gratitude. We should also wish him well, that is unless we have to face his team on the field. Saban has exorcised a […]
Nick Saban has Alabama in another BCS Bowl; Tide heads to Sugar Bowl
Alabama plays Oklahoma in the Sugar Bowl. Here is the official release from the University of Alabama: Alabama Will Play Oklahoma in the 80th Allstate Sugar Bowl In New Orleans Crimson Tide and Sooners will meet at 7:30 p.m. CT on Thursday, January 2, 2014, at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Alabama Crimson Tide will face […]
Warning to Auburn fans: Terry Bowden looked great too
Auburn fans probably won’t read this; reality isn’t their style. But amid the gloating and celebration following one of the most improbable regular seasons in Auburn history, let this be a word to the wise: Like Gustav Malzahn, Terry Bowden looked fantastic for a year or two. Bowden came on the scene in 1993 following […]
David Cutcliffe named 2013 Walter Camp College Coach of the Year
University of Alabama graduate and current Duke University head football coach David Cutcliff has done an amazing job this season, and the Walter Camp Foundation signified his efforts by awarding Cutcliff as the 2013 National Coach of the Year. The Walter Camp Coach of the Year is selected by 125 Football Bowl Subdivision head coaches […]
Alabama Recruiting Update: Talamaivao switches to USC
Viane Talamaivao switches to a school closer to home By Dave Friedman When prized offensive lineman Viane Talamaivao committed to Alabama in May, his coach at Centennial High School in Corona, California was not surprised. Matt Logan said that the 6’3” and 310 pound Talamaivao had always wanted to move away for college and experience […]
Alabama Recruiting Update: Laurence Jones
Laurence Jones has speed, power and size for safety By Dave Friedman There are no words to help an Alabama fan feel better following Saturday’s loss at Auburn. Some have suggested that having the top recruiting class in the country, a group that includes tackle Cameron Robinson, defensive end Da’Shawn Hand, and elite athlete Bo […]
All I want for Christmas is an Iron Bowl rematch
An Iron Bowl rematch would make for a great holiday By Hunter Ford After witnessing two Auburn miracles to end the season, I’m hoping for one more; I want an Iron Bowl rematch. While Auburn and Alabama have never played twice in the same football season, a rematch is not unprecedented in college football bowl […]
Bama lands Louisiana DB Lawrence “Hootie” Jones
In a clean sweep of the Monroe, Louisiana area, Alabama has landed another top prospect from the Red Stick state. Safety Hootie Jones announced he would be joining close friends five-star OL Cameron Robinson and four-star WR Cameron Sims in the Tide’s 2014 signing class. Bama’s commitment list for what is lining up as another […]
An open letter to Coach Nick Saban
(from an admittedly ‘spoiled’ fan) By Ray First off Coach, I want to say that I still think you’re the best coach in college football today and I wouldn’t trade you for 10 Gus Malzahns. And I mean that sincerely. But we all make mistakes. Many were made in Auburn, AL Saturday night that cost […]
Alabama beats Alabama
It was a game of nauseating proportions, with a fitting ending. Channeling his inner Mike Shula, Alabama offensive coordinator Doug Nussmeier, and ultimately Coach Saban, performed some of the most predictable offensive play calling ever seen. All that was missing was the “elephant package”. Pounding an indecisive TJ Yeldon over, and over…and over, and over…into […]
Preview: Alabama vs Auburn
Alabama has won 18 straight true road games, and is 4-3 in Iron Bowl games played at Auburn By Dave Friedman For only the second time since Auburn and Alabama began playing in 1893, the Tigers and Crimson Tide meet on Saturday with both teams ranked in the Top 5. The 78th Iron Bowl is […]
Iron Bowl 2013: Rushing stat key to this rivalry?
Since 1967 the team with more rushing yards has gone 39-7 By Dave Friedman A rivalry is really just a competition with a fierce version often filled with antagonism. Any rivalry builds over time. As stakes rise so too does pressure. In sports, each play takes on an increased importance as rivals battle for pride […]
Iron Bowl ticket prices down 29% compared to last week
There is no bigger game in college football this weekend than the Iron Bowl, which pits longtime in-state rivals Alabama and Auburn for the 78th time on Saturday. In last season’s matchup, Alabama trounced Auburn 49-0. But under the guidance of first year head coach Gus Malzahn, the Auburn offense has taken a huge step forward […]
THANKSGIVING DAY: Eight things to be thankful for today about Alabama
There are far more important things in life (and eternity) than football, but the sport is a nice diversion from the real concerns of life. While there are more important things for which to be thankful, here are just a few I can think of heading into this weekend. 1. AJ McCarron Bama’s winningest quarterback […]
Saban: Tide players excited about opportunity in Iron Bowl 2013
Alabama vs Auburn: Saban happy with Tide’s prep work for Iron Bowl By Hunter Ford In a short pre-Iron Bowl press conference, Nick Saban said his team is “excited about having the opportunity they have created for themselves. Saturday’s showdown with Auburn at Jordan-Hare Stadium will be a winner-takes-all affair for the SEC Western Division. […]
Saban says key to stopping Auburn is being in the right place on defense
Alabama Football Update Iron Bowl Edition You can’t get too cute when playing defense against Auburn In a brief Wednesday morning teleconference, Alabama Crimson Tide Football Coach Nick Saban said his defense will have to adjust quickly to Auburn’s multiple set offense in the 2013 Iron Bowl. Nick Saban said Gus Malzahn’s offensive schemes are […]
Yes, Alabama is that good
To say Auburn is Alabama’s biggest test this year might not be wrong, but saying Alabama hasn’t been tested is. By The Conduit You know who’s critical of Alabama? Alabama is critical of Alabama. In particular, Nick Saban, AJ McCarron, Kevin Norwood, CJ Mosley, etc. It’s hard for many Alabama fans to do the same. […]
Alabama vs Auburn: Nick Saban talks Iron Bowl 2013
Alabama Football Update: Saban calls Auburn one of the best teams in the country; no luck about it By Hunter Ford Nick Saban, at his Monday Iron Bowl press conference, said Auburn has one of the best teams in the country; and their victory over Georgia was deserved. Saban covered a lot of ground in […]
Numbers heavily favor the Tide in Saturday’s Iron Bowl, but don’t let that stop Auburn delusion
by ITK Numbers always tell the tale in the game of football. The very game itself is made up of numbers, from stats to the final score. Following another shut out of an opponent this past Saturday, the Tide’s third of the season, Bama “offically” turns its focus to Auburn this week. And oh what […]
How good is Alabama?
With the final four games of the season here: We ask how good is this year’s Alabama Crimson Tide By Dave Friedman Every week, at the very top of Alabama’s nearly 50 pages of game notes that get distributed to the media, there are some indisputable facts. “15 National Championships, 107 First Team All-Americans, 60 […]
Preview: Alabama vs Chattanooga
Alabama makes bid for 11-0 start to season By Dave Friedman The biggest game on Saturday for the Chattanooga Mocs football team will take place in Alabama. However, it is not their match-up with the Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The Mocs will have their eye on the score of Samford’s home game against Elon. […]
Saban rails at reporter; urges fans to attend Alabama Senior Day
Alabama Football Update: Saban encourages fans to come early for Senior Day; Rails on reporter for question about AJ and SI cover By Hunter Ford In his Wednesday evening press conference, Nick Saban reminded fans about Senior Day, and railed on a reporter who asked about AJ McCarron’s Sports Illustrated cover appearance. If you have […]
Saban: SEC championship could produce two playoff teams in the future
Alabama Football Update By Hunter Ford In his Wednesday morning teleconference, Nick Saban was asked what role the SEC Championship will play with a four-team playoff in college football’s future. Saban said he really hadn’t thought about it that much, but offered a few observations. “There will always be two really good teams (in the […]
Saban says Alabama needs to refocus on what it wants to accomplish as a team
Alabama Football Update By Hunter Ford Nick Saban says his Alabama Crimson Tide needs to regroup and work harder on fundamentals after a close win against Mississippi State. He said his team found out it could be “vulnerable” when it doesn’t “do the little things right.” “We need to do a better job as coaches, […]
Let me guess, Auburn…”You want Bama”
by ITK UPDATED – December 2, 2013 Auburn wanted Bama, and they got them. The Tigers put themselves in a position to win in the 4th quarter while Alabama failed on numerous occasions to close the door and put the game away. Playing not to lose is rarely a winning equation in football, but that’s […]
Preview: Alabama vs Mississippi State
Alabama Football Update: Mississippi State has gaudy offensive numbers, but 4-5 record By Dave Friedman It has been a record setting season for Mississippi State’s offense, but gaudy numbers have not translated to wins. The Bulldogs (4-5, 1-4) host top ranked Alabama on Saturday having lost two straight road games. The Crimson Tide (9-0, 6-0) […]
Alabama Football: The latest on Nick Saban to Texas
Rumors of Nick Saban to Texas: What is the latest from Tuscaloosa? The rumors are heating up that Alabama football coach Nick Saban might leave Tuscaloosa to coach the University of Texas Longhorns. Speculation about Saban’s future was enhanced as Paul Finebaum reported that Alabama sent the football coach a contract extension on Friday, but […]