Former Alabama Crimson Tide assistant football coach Clem Gryska died Monday. Gryska played football at Alabama from 1945-1948 under legendary coaches Frank Thomas and Harold “Red” Drew. He joined Paul W. “Bear” Bryant’s staff in 1960, and was on staff until 1976.
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Alabama honors student-athletes including football star, women’s golfer & more
Alabama senior golfer Brooke Pancake and senior offensive lineman Barrett Jones were named the winners of the Paul W. Bryant Award given annually to the top male and female student-athlete
University of Alabama releases statement on fight that injured football player DeAndrew White
The University of Alabama released a statement about the fight and gunfire on the Strip near campus. Here is the University’s narrative of what happened during the early morning hours on Tuscaloosa’s infamous Strip: “On April 19, 2012, at approximately 2:10 am, Tuscaloosa Police and University Police responded to the 1200 block of University Blvd. [...]
President Barack Obama praises Alabama football players for championship, work to rebuild Tuscaloosa
The White House released the official remarks by the President honoring the 2011 national champions Alabama football team. Here is the official release. Remarks by the President Honoring the 2011 NCAA Football Champion University of Alabama Crimson Tide South Lawn 2:27 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, good afternoon, everybody. Have a seat. Have a seat. [...]
LIVE: Watch the Alabama Crimson Tide football team’s visit to the White House
The Alabama Crimson Tide meets President Obama today at the White House. You can watch the live feed here. The live feed is scheduled for about 2:20 p.m. EDT, 1:20 p.m. Central.
BREAKING: Alabama football player DeAndrew White injured in altercation on the Strip
Alabama football player DeAndrew White was injured last night in an altercation, according to a report from the Tuscaloosa News. From Cecil Hurt’s twitter, “UA wide receiver DeAndrew White hospitalized after altercation on The Strip. Details at http://Tidesports.com.” Also from Cecil Hurt on twitter, “Breaking: Alabama player hospitalized following campus altercation. http://alabama.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1356956.” Chase Goodbread updated [...]
NFL Draft 2012: Alabama’s Trent Richardson equal to Adrian Peterson, Michael Turner and Steven Jackson?
This draft analysis puts the college running back in some impressive company.
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NFL DRAFT 2012: Profile of Alabama’s Dont’a Hightower
Pro Football Weekly examines the potential of Alabama linebacker Dont’a Hightower to contribute in the NFL. This draft profile looks at Hightower’s measureables and the pros and cons of drafting the Alabama football player.
Commentary: Not shocking, but Auburn fan confused about what is morally corrupt
With a morally corrupt, but exceptionally good football coach, things will only get tougher—Track ‘em Tigers. Morally corrupt? You must be talking about Auburn an not Alabama coach Nick Saban. See, it was Auburn that hitched its wagon to that piece of crap Cam Newton. You remember him. The guy that was on the verge [...]
Alabama Football: dark omens point to bad 2012 season
We’ve been upfront with our readers in trying to forecast the 2012 Alabama football season. So far, good things appeared on the horizon with the development of leadership and players improving with the repetitions of spring drills. However, this optimism is now gone. A truly bad portent has been reported via ESPN’s Tide Nation. According [...]
NFL DRAFT: Alabama players rising and falling in draft?
Pro Football Weekly examines scuttlebutt among league scouts about two Alabama defensive players. According to PFW, linebacker Courtney Upshaw and safety Mark Barron could see their draft prospects shifting.
Who will replace Trent Richardson at Alabama?
National college expert Teddy Greenstein weighs in who could be the biggest playmakers in the 2012 college football season. He examines who takes over at quarterback for Stanford and Baylor and running back for Alabama. Greenstein’s prediction for the next big running back at Alabama might surprise you.
Alabama players receive 2011 national championship ring
Alabama football player Carson Tinker posted this photograph via Twitter of the 2011 Alabama National Championship Ring. UPDATE: scroll down for side image of ring Tinker posted the photograph in this tweet, “We’re getting our rings today… I wonder what those SEC rings look like, oh well haha #rolltide.” Alabama defeated LSU 21-0 to win [...]
Alabama Football A-Day Rewind: Looking Back on the Crimson Tide’s Spring Game & Captain Ceremony
In case you missed hearing Coach Saban’s press conference or seeing video of the captain’s ceremony, then here are both along with some photographs of the day’s events. We’ll post a few thoughts on the conclusion of Spring Practice during this week, and continue to watch how Alabama players will do in the upcoming draft. [...]
Alabama Football: T.J. Yeldon dazzles at A-Day; A-Day postgame notes & stats
The Alabama Crimson Tide has a new running back in its fold that should provide some excitement in the 2012 football season. T.J. Yeldon ran for 88 yards and caught 5 passes for 91 yards. Here are the official post game notes from the University of Alabama Media Relations. Stats follow below that. We’ll have [...]
NFL DRAFT 360: Who will have an immediate impact in the NFL?
Total College Sports examines the Top 5 immediate impact players in the 2012 NFL Draft. One of the top performers: Alabama running back Trent Richardson is on the list. Find out why the Alabama football player should make one NFL team happy.
Alabama Football: 2012 A-Day rosters released, Tide players ready for the game
The Alabama Football team holds its annual A-Day game Saturday. The game kicks at about 2:05 p.m. Saturday and can be seen on CSS. ESPN3.com will provide coverage subject to blackout rules. However, if you can attend, then Alabama football coach Nick Saban wants you there. “It is going to be a beautiful day on [...]
NFL 2012 DRAFT PROFILE: Alabama linebacker Courtney Upshaw
Alabama Crimson Tide outside linebacker Courtney Upshaw is profiled in this NFL draft analysis from Pro Football Weekly. Watch the video for more information on Upshaw and where he might land in the draft.
Alabama Football: Players’ maturity spells good news for 2012 Crimson Tide
Forecasting the 2012 Alabama football team. Over the last two weeks, we have looked at some of the things to watch to forecast just how good this year’s Alabama football team can be. One important thing for any team coached by Nick Saban is attitude. He stresses the importance of motivation to doing the right [...]
What’s next for Bobby Petrino? My money says it’s Auburn.
In the wake of Bobby Petrino’s firing as the head football coach at the University of Arkansas, it’s never too early to predict the future. If you want to write Petrino off, go ahead. But we live in a society that forgives and forgets A LOT. We had a president, ironically from the state of [...]
NFL 2012 DRAFT PROFILE: Alabama safety Mark Barron
Alabama Crimson Tide safety Mark Barron is one of the top safeties available in the 2012 NFL Draft. Pro Football Weekly profiled the Alabama football player in this video. Watch to see where Barron is projected to go in the 2012 NFL Draft.
RECRUITING: Alabama has two five-star recruits committed in Maxprep’s rankings
Alabama football recruiting continues to roll with Nick Saban at the helm of the Crimson Tide. Alabama had two five-star recruits committed from Tom Lemming’s Maxprep’s 2013 Top 100 recruits. See the entire Top 100 here. Alabama has a commitment for the #3 prospect in the nation Reuben Foster, LB Troup County Georgia. Foster is [...]
He descended into Hell, and on the third day rose again
A few thoughts at Easter… I read an interesting article Saturday that posed the question, what Christ did on Saturday (see: What did Jesus do on Holy Saturday?). The traditional view by many is based on the Apostles’ Creed declaration that Jesus was crucified, dead, buried and descended into Hell. From the Apostles’ Creed, “I [...]
Alabama Football: Spring Practice Scrimmage #2 news, injury report & stats
Alabama Crimson Tide football coach Nick Saban said today’s scrimmage showed “some improvement” from the first scrimmage for the first units. The team was “crisper” and “faster” in play today, according to the Alabama football coach. However, he said the team “had some work to do, especially with the depth on our team.” Saban said [...]
Alabama Football Spring Update: Progress on the offensive line spells good news for 2012 Crimson Tide
What is the second most important position in football? If you believe some of the Las Vegas sports experts, the center is just that position. The center can play a key role in the chemistry and execution of the entire offensive line. So, with a new player snapping the football following Alabama’s 2011 national championship, [...]
Thursday Briefing: Saban on the NFL, motorcycles, Spring Practice & the 2010 and 2012 Alabama Crimson Tide
I had a nice summary of last night’s press conference ready until I lost my notes. Sorry, but I didn’t have time to replicate it. I’ll provide a brief summary since there were many reports filed in today’s papers, but there are a few items worth going over as they provide clues about the 2012 [...]
NFL DRAFT 2012: A Look At Alabama’s ‘Swagga’ Dre Kirkpatrick
Pro Football Weekly examined Alabama cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick in this video on the NFL Draft. Kirkpatrick should go in the first round. Read on to find out where in the draft PFW thinks Kirkpatrick could go and what NFL teams would match Kirkpatrick’s skills.
Alabama Football: Looking for clues about the 2012 Crimson Tide? Start with leadership
What do you think is the most important thing for this year’s Alabama team to do in order to challenge for the SEC and National Championships? Share your thoughts in the comment section for a chance to win a copy of the book: Always A Crimson Tide: Players, Coaches, and Fans Share Their Passion for [...]
Commentary: Moralizing aside, Arkansas needs Bobby Petrino
Save me the pious pontification on morality. This is college football. This is the world where pieces of crap like Cam Newton (laptop thief, academic fraudster) are celebrated. This is the world where if you ain’t cheating, then you ain’t trying. Yet, some members of the press want to tar and feather Bobby Petrino for [...]