2008

Nick Saban told CSTV that players from this class could be immediate contributors. “Especially linebackers” like Jerrell Harris. It is difficult for freshmen to contribute… Read More »What the 2008 class means

“Recruiting is the lifeline..” Nick Saban Nick Saban and the Alabama coaching staff landed one of the finest recruiting classes in recent memory Wednesday. The… Read More »Alabama lands superb class; credit to fans

In-fighting between Tommy Tuberville, school administrators and boosters will finally yield bitter fruit—the day of reckoning is at hand. Tuberville’s attempt to escape Auburn failed… Read More »COLLAPSE

Mark Ingram announced his commitment to Alabama Tuesday afternoon. Auburn signed a good linebacker prospect, but a low-rated one. Is this a prelude to signing… Read More »Prelude to signing day

Rivals.com released its rating formula in a post on its discussion forums today. And it is as clear as is the summer’s sun. Kind of.… Read More »Rivals, as clear as is the summer’s sun

National Signing Day is less than 24 hours away, and the foretaste of what may happen starts today at 2:30 p.m. central when Michigan prep… Read More »Mark Ingram Watch

The SEC and NCAA passed new legislation preventing coaches from visiting high schools during the spring evaluation period. You can read more about the rule… Read More »The lazy recruiter’s rule

Auburn’s already mediocre recruiting class continues to get worse. PRAVDA (aka auburnsports.com) reported the Tigers have ceased recruiting a four-star wide receiver, Jarmon Fortson, who… Read More »COLLAPSE:AU’s class gets worse by the hour

Tom Luginbill was on Paul Finebaum’s Radio show Monday afternoon. On the show, Luginbill talked more about his process, and why Alabama is rated lower… Read More »Luginbill doesn’t understand recruiting

A high school lineman from Nevada committed to California because, “Coach Tedford and I talked a lot, and the fact that the head coach did… Read More »Bizarre low in recruiting

One of the most interesting recruits for Alabama’s future is a top quarterback from Florida—Star Jackson. Jackson has 4.4 speed, good mobility and a great… Read More »Getting to know more about Star Jackson

Conflicting reports from al.com on the future of Kevin Steele. The Birmingham News declares that Steele won’t be leaving Alabama; the Mobile Press-Register maintains nothing… Read More »Monday morning roundup

The single most important lesson from this Super Bowl is the lesson everyone should already know—defense is the key to winning. Period. For everyone who… Read More »Super Bowl XLII lessons

Thanks NFL for wasting my time with these ridiculously long halftime shows featuring washed up, nearly dead rockstars who were has-beens before I was even… Read More »Super Bowl: Halftime show & thoughts

Video feeds from Super Bowl XLII

The Tide takes over top spot in the Scout.com rankings thanks to the Friday commitment of Alonzo Lawrence. Scout.com experts say the class is deep… Read More »A new #1 and Saban looks toward 2009