Signing day is here, and we’ll be updating this article throughout the day as Alabama’s commitments for 2012 make it official. SIGNING DAY! • Consensus five-star prospect and the No. 1 safety in the nation by ESPNU and 247sports.com and a unanimous top player in the state of Louisiana • Parade All-American • First-team USA [...]
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RECRUITING: Alabama plans TV coverage of National Signing Day on Tide TV
The University of Alabama will use Tide TV to present coverage of Alabama’s 2012 National Signing Day. Anchoring the live coverage will be Chris Stewart and Christopher England. Unfortunately, there is no mention of Fax Girl in this year’s coverage package. There will be a stream of the updating commitment board, and that means there [...]
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 [...]
RECRUITING: Alabama could go heavily into JUCO for 2012 class
The Alabama Crimson Tide continues to look at junior college players to fill needs, according to this video report from WIAT with Scout.com’s Andrew Bone. Bone said Alabama continues to do well in junior college recruiting. Bone said Alabama could use junior college to “reload” at several of the defensive positions expected to head to [...]
Recruiting: Amari Cooper announces commitment to Alabama
Wide receiver Amari Cooper announced his verbal commitment to the University of Alabama. Cooper announced his commitment on ESPNU during a broadcast of its Recruiting Nation program. Cooper picked Alabama because, “I felt like it was the best choice for me,” he said. “I felt like the opportunities there were great.” Cooper was also impressed [...]
AUDIO: Nick Saban talks about the Arkansas game & recruiting Florida
Listen to Alabama football coach Nick Saban preview this week’s game against Arkansas. There were a few other interesting comments from Alabama’s football coach too. Click play to listen. There are few additional notes below about recruiting since this is always an important topic for college football fans. Alabama’s Nick Saban talked about recruiting the [...]
Recruiting: Alec Morris picks Alabama
REPORT: Alabama gets commitment from quarterback Alec Morris Tidesports.com via twitter reported that Allen, Texas quarterback Alec Morris committed to the Alabama Crimson Tide. The new Alabama football recruit stands 6’3” and weighs 235 lbs. Morris is a three-star prospect, according to Rivals. Scout lists Morris as a three-star prospect. According to Scout’s analysis, “Average [...]
Recruiting: Receiver Chris Black picks Alabama
The Alabama Crimson Tide picked up a big recruiting commitment Friday when Jacksonville, Florida native Chris Black selected Alabama over Florida State. Black made his announcement on ESPNU. Black is ranked the third best Wide Receiver in the 2012 recruiting class by ESPN. Black is a four-star recruit, according to Scout. Rivals lists Black as [...]
Jameis Winston picks FSU over Alabama
Hueytown star quarterback Jameis Winston picked Florida State over Alabama. Winston announced his decision on ESPNU Wednesday. “It has been tough the whole time, and I feel very confident with my decision,” Winston said as he pulled a Florida State cap out and placed it on his head before the television cameras. “I think I [...]
Recruiting: Alabama target Gunner Kiel narrows his list?
Standout high school quarterback Gunner Kiel has the Alabama Crimson Tide on his list of schools, but Kiel might not commit to a school that takes two quarterbacks in this year’s recruiting class. According to Bryan D. Fischer of CBS Sports, “One notable thing he mentioned Monday was the fact that he would not go [...]
Alabama Football: 2013 recruits Reuben Foster & O.J. Howard commit
The Alabama Crimson Tide landed commitments from prospects O.J. Howard and a top linebacker for the 2013 recruiting class, according to reports from recruiting services including Tidesports.com. According to Tiderinsider ($) O.J. Howard committed to Alabama, “The 6-5, 215-pounder, who is expected to be one of the state’s top prospects in the 2013 class… Howard [...]
Nick Saban still laments loss of spring recruiting
Alabama Crimson Tide football coach Nick Saban continues to lament the loss of the spring evaluation period for head coaches. Saban was in Montgomery for two days of the Alabama High School Athletic Association’s Coaching Clinic. Saban spoke to CBS 42 during a trip to Montgomery to meet with Alabama high school football coaches. Saban [...]
Alabama football: Duron Carter arrives in Tuscaloosa
The University of Alabama Crimson Tide got a big lift at wide receiver Friday as transfer Duron Carter arrived in Tuscaloosa. Carter announced his arrival via twitter. Carter wrote, “I’M HERE!!!!!!” When asked if here was Tuscaloosa, he replied with a “Yes.” Carter decided on Alabama for a number of reasons. According to ESPN, “We [...]
REPORT: SEC proposes major recruiting changes
CBSSports.com reports that a letter it obtained from SEC Commissioner Mike Slive to the NCAA outlines several major areas the conference would like to see changed regarding football recruiting. According to the report, “The SEC endorses the return of text messaging. …” “An earlier date for the first off-campus contact by coaches with recruits.” The [...]
Basketball Recruiting: Shooting headed to town
Interested in some information on Alabama basketball recruiting? Here you go video and a brief summary if you prefer to skip the interview. VIDEO: Alabama Basketball Signee Levi Randolph Tide signee talks winning 6A Boys Player of the Year & his recruitment of Trevor Lacey. Levi Randolph was rated a four-star shooting guard by Rivals. [...]
RECRUITING: Jameis Winston in Top 100
For fans of recruiting Tom Lemming released his top 100 recruit list. You can check it out here. Of interest to those in the state of Alabama and fans of the Alabama Crimson Tide is the #20 spot. Lemming ranked Jameis Winston, QB Hueytown High School, 6’3”, 190 pounds, as the second quarterback on the [...]
WR Duron Carter committed to Alabama
There is good news for the Alabama Crimson Tide on the recruiting front. REPORT from ESPN’s Joe Schad via twitter: “Former Ohio St. WR Duron Carter formally committed today to play for Bama this season.”
Alabama QB battle & Vol chaos
Tennessee athletic director Mike Hamilton was worth every penny—to Alabama fans. Hamilton has undermined the entire Volunteer athletic department. While that might not be a great thing for the Southeastern Conference (SEC), it sure is a good thing for fans who loathe the Tennessee Volunteers. Some Tennessee fans are irate over the hiring of Cuonzo [...]
NCAA responds to Ralph Nader
The NCAA released this response to Ralph Nader’s reform proposal. “Mr. Nader’s proposal is off-base on so many fronts it is hard to know where to start. The 145,000 student-athletes who receive athletics related financial aid each year are in fact students first — as evidenced by the fact that in almost every demographic they [...]
Spring Briefing: Changing faces, roles for Alabama
VIDEO: Alabama’s Trent Richardson looks to replace Heisman winner Mark Ingram in the Tide’s backfield Will Alabama’s Trent Richardson be able to carry the load for the Tide? Will he make the Heisman Watch Lists? This report suggests that Richardson will be able to handle 20 carries a game if needed. RECRUITING: Scout.com reports, “Dorial [...]
OFFICIAL: Alabama adds Kouandjio to 2011 class
Here is the official release from the University of Alabama with details on the 2011 recruiting class: ALABAMA FOOTBALL RECRUITING: Nation’s Top Offensive Lineman Cyrus Kouandjio Picks Crimson Tide (courtesy of UA Media Relations) The University of Alabama announced the addition of the nation’s top offensive lineman, Cyrus Kouandjio, to the Crimson Tide’s 2011 signing [...]
BREAKING: Cyrus Kouandjio to Alabama
The University of Alabama landed coveted offensive tackle prospect Cyrus Kouandjio. His brother Arie announced the decision via twitter and it was immediately reported by Scout. Via twitter Arie said, “After much consideration, my brother has decided to take his talent to the University of Alabama Looks like my lil bro is going to roll [...]
Alabama’s Nick Saban Signing Day 2011 quotes
Alabama Crimson Tide football coach Nick Saban talks about the 2011 recruiting class. Here is the official transcript on National Signing Day 2011: Head Coach Nick Saban Signing Day Press Conference Transcript (courtesy of UA Media Relations) University of Alabama Head Coach Nick Saban Opening Statement: “First of all, everybody here should be able to [...]
Alabama’s 2011 signing class
Here is the official release from the University of Alabama on the 2011 recruits: Crimson Tide Add 14 on National Signing Day (courtesy of UA Media Relations) University of Alabama head football coach Nick Saban announced on Wednesday that 14 student-athletes have signed national letters of intent to play football with the Crimson Tide, joining [...]
What is up with Cyrus Kouandjio?
The wild swings of signing day ESPNU televised Cyrus Kouandjio’s announcement of his intention to sign with Auburn. It was a dramatic moment as the young football player appeared nervous and happy to reach the moment of decision. That settled the matter. Right? Nope. Internet chatter began about 12:15 p.m. central time that the coveted [...]
The legend of Walt Williams grows
Judge for yourself in this post from Roll Bama Roll: “Legitimacy, lawsuits, and damaged reputation be damned, though, Walt Williams is still forging ahead, and his most heavily-recruited “clients” are still somehow spurning Arkansas and ending up in Auburn. Such are seemingly the limits of litigation and bad publicity. The name may have changed, but [...]
Recruiting: Alabama’s early 2011 football recruits
The Alabama football 2011 recruiting class is taking shape and it isn’t even national signing day. The official details from the University follow below: Crimson Tide Football Welcomes Eight Players for Spring Semester Alabama announced that eight student-athletes were scheduled to begin classes on Wednesday and will be eligible to participate in spring practice with [...]
RECRUITING: Oklahoma State crybabies
Oklahoma State is crying foul over Alabama Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban’s visit to the state. The crybabies are upset over Saban’s bump into Barry Sanders Jr. According to the report, “My job is to deal with compliance on our campus, but when another coach from another institution comes in and starts doing stuff like [...]
Recruiting: Alabama lands top Florida RB
REPORT: “The University of Alabama received a huge commitment Sunday afternoon from Dee Hart, a Scout.com National 100 running back from Dr. Phillips High School in Orlando, Fla. Hart becomes the first running back to commit to the Crimson Tide in the 2011 class,” according to Andrew Bone’s report in the Tuscaloosa News. According to [...]
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 [...]