Can Tide Player Win The Award? Oct 22, 2009
Date: Oct 20, 2009 No Alabama football player has ever won the prize. Could this be the year. (BamaMag.com)
Vandy game tough to use as a litmus test Oct 20, 2009
As a BAMA fan I know a little about being humbled over the last few years with the circus that was Alabama Football before SABAN and our most recent bowl performance. Thanks to Coach Shula for stabilizing the ship. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Saban Hopes Tide Gets the Message Oct 20, 2009
Date: Oct 18, 2009 Will it take a loss next week against Tennessee to re-focus the Alabama football team for the rest of the season, or can Nick Saban find a way get the message through before it's too late. Please or to read the rest of this story. (CollegeInsiders.com)
Alabama No. 1 in AP poll after jumping Florida Oct 19, 2009
University of Alabama Football Tickets. Available Now. (Yahoo News)
There’s a common goal on Commonwealth Ave. Oct 16, 2009
All great programs have down cycles at some point, whether it s BU hockey, Alabama football, or anything else. But you know they ll be back. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
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While few will accuse the Alabama football squad of being plodding, the Crimson Tide certainly helped their cause of becoming a faster, more flexible offensive unit with the commitment of DeAndrew White on Monday. In this premium update, Recruiting Analyst Barton Simmons weighs in on the impact of the big commitment. (Alabama Sports -- Rivals.com)
Saban Discusses Bamas Identity Oct 13, 2009
What is the identity of Alabama football after six games. The Crimson Tide has been identified in the nations polls as Americas second best college team after a 6-0 start. (BamaMag.com)
Thoughts About Tide Vs. Rebels Oct 12, 2009
Date: Oct 11, 2009 There are things I wonder about sometimes watching Alabama football. Why is this done. (BamaMag.com)
Mid-Term Grades Are In, Tide Gets 'A' Oct 11, 2009
The midpoint for the Alabama football teams regular season was Saturday ... There was a time in the not-too-distant past when the University of Alabama football team achieving bowl eligibility, as it did today, came well after the seasons midpoint. (BamaMag.com)
#3 Alabama Rolls over Ole Miss, 22-3 Oct 11, 2009
The No. 3 Alabama football team took advantage of five turnovers by No. 20 Mississippi in Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, beating the Rebels 22-3. The Crimson Tide's total included five field goals by senior Leigh Tiffin, who moves to second all-time for the Crimson Tide in made field goals. (WSJA.com, AL)
Alabama Football Players on Nationa... Oct 10, 2009
Alabama Football Players on National Watch Lists. Alabama Football Players on National Watch Lists ... Alabama football s overwhelming offense and stingy defense in 2009 has helped nine players gain early praise for their gridiron achievements. (Suite101.com)
More Watch Lists Add Tide Players Oct 9, 2009
A trio of Alabama football players junior quarterback Greg McElroy, sophomore running back Mark Ingram and senior cornerback/return specialist Javier Arenas were added to a pair of 2009 watch lists, the Maxwell Football Club has announced. and were added the watch list for the 73rd Maxwell Award, which is presented to the best player in college football. (BamaMag.com)
Alabama rolls over Kentucky, 38-20 Oct 5, 2009
The Alabama Football team scored over 30 points for the fifth time this season, beating the Kentucky Wildcats 38-20 in Commonwealth Stadium. It was the Crimson Tide's first true road game of the season and first Southeastern Conference road matchup. (WSJA.com, AL)
University of Alabama Versus Kentuc... Oct 4, 2009
This caused the elephant to stir again as the Alabama football offense responded with another touchdown, when McElroy completed his second touchdown pass to Darius Hanks for seven yards ... Alabama Football: Wrap Up and Future Schedule. (Suite101.com)
How To Avoid Trap At Kentucky Oct 2, 2009
That would be a nice rule of thumb in Alabama football press conferences, but its not possible. There is no way to know the answer to questions put to Coach. (BamaMag.com)
Sanders decommits Oct 1, 2009
The University of Alabama football program lost their second commitment of the class of 2010 when Ariton defensive end Craig Sanders let Tide Coach Nick Saban aware of his intentions to decommit on Wednesday. Check inside for the latest. (Alabama Sports -- Rivals.com)
Tide Still Working Linebacker Plan Oct 1, 2009
The Alabama football team practiced for two hours in full pads Wednesday afternoon at the Thomas-Drew Practice Facility as preparation for Saturdays Southeastern Conference game at continues. Although Alabama on the road for a neutral site game to start the season, this will be the first game in which Bama is the visiting team. (BamaMag.com)
"The Big Picture" of Alabama Football Oct 1, 2009
Nick Saban has exercised full and complete control over this program, working tirelessly to recruit, expand facilities and strengthen the national brand that is Alabama football ... While many have wilted in the shadow of Bryant, Saban is the singular individual with enough fortitude to thrive in this situation and write his own chapter in Alabama football lore. (BamaMag.com)
Gold remembers peanut past Sep 26, 2009
University of Alabama football broadcaster Eli Gold (center) calls the action during a Crimson Tide game, while his former partner Kenny Stabler watches the action ... This was actually the first book I wanted to write, but my publisher wanted me to do two books on Alabama football first ... If had to choose which one is more exciting, I would have to say Alabama football. (Atmore Advance, AL)
Quarterback C.J. Logan brings Alabama football smarts to Watertown High School Sep 25, 2009
Wicked Local staff photo by Kate Flock Watertown High School football quarterback, C.J. Logan, at Victory Field, Sept. 22, 2009. By Frank Santarpio, Sports Correspondent Watertown TAB & Press Posted Sep 24, 2009 @ 08:39 AM. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Gameday Parking Change for Alabama v Arkansas game Sep 24, 2009
Alabama football fans will have fewer on-campus parking places this Saturday. Due to tremendous rains in Tuscaloosa over the past two weeks, one of the university's largest parking areas may be unavailable. (WSJA.com, AL)
Arenas Giving Tide A Kick Sep 21, 2009
There have been great kick returns in Alabama football history. There have been outstanding Crimson Tide return men. (BamaMag.com)
Tide Performance Impresses Saban Sep 20, 2009
Date: Sep 19, 2009 Count Nick Saban among those who has a few less concerns about the University of Alabama football team after its nearly flawless 53-7 win over North Texas at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday. to read the rest of this story. (BamaMag.com)
ASU, UA coaching salaries reviewed by Board of Regents Sep 20, 2009
But the trend is a long way from the days of former University of Alabama football coach Paul "Bear" Bryant. He always kept his salary $1 below that of the university president because he thought it would send the wrong message to the student body. (AZCentral -- News)
Former Crimson Tide player pleads guilty to drug charges Sep 10, 2009
TUSCALOOSA, AL (WBRC) - A former University of Alabama football player has plead guilty to charges related to selling drugs. Jimmy Johns entered a guilty plea Tuesday to two charges: one for selling cocaine and another for possession. (WSJA.com, AL)
Opinion: Alabama steals page from Floridas playbook Sep 7, 2009
Here is your 2009 version of Alabama football, everyone. Don't be shocked by the orange and blue hue to it. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Man hurt in 'Bama bus crash Sep 6, 2009
Only the man in the car was injured when the last in a line of buses t-boned the vehicle at the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Centennial Olympic Park Drive near the site where the Alabama football team was to play Virginia Tech Saturday evening. Patrol spokesman Gordy Wright said none of the 47 band members on the bus were hurt. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Alabama Football Preview Sep 4, 2009
Saban has made the Tide a top team in the nation once again. After the Crimson Tide went undefeated through the regular season last year, it looks as though Alabama is again a top collegiate team as they start the season at No. 5. (Suite101.com)
Offensive skill positions must produce Sep 4, 2009
Smith, a 6A Mr. Alabama football recipient, led Prattville to a state championship in 2006 and will now handle the task of leading the Commodores new no huddle offense. The newly appointed signal caller threw only two interceptions in a fifteen game season as a senior, something coaches hope he can continue to contribute at Vanderbilt. (VandyMania.com)
Julio Jones, Mark Ingram cleared to play Sep 3, 2009
The NCAA student-athlete reinstatement staff has reinstated the eligibility of University of Alabama football student-athletes Julio Jones and Mark Ingram. Related Stories. (BamaMag.com)
Game Week Brings Saban Comments Sep 1, 2009
What may or not may be in store for Alabama football regarding NCAA violations didnt get answered in Crimson Tide Coach Nick Sabans Monday press briefing. But he did touch on an issue raised by potential NCAA violations at Michigan regarding extra practice time. (BamaMag.com)
Our Fantasy One Platoon Tide Team Aug 31, 2009
Date: Aug 30, 2009 Paul Bryant is the last Alabama football coach who would admit to reading the newspaper every day. He was also the last who would entertain a hypothetical question. (BamaMag.com)
Alabama extends Saban's contract through 2017 Aug 30, 2009
"Coach Saban has impressively led the Alabama football program back to national prominence in a short period of time," Moore said. "That success has been evident in all facets -- on-field results, his embrace of Alabama's athletics and academic culture, recruiting, and community service," Moore added. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Alabama Is One Week From Opener Aug 30, 2009
One of the advantages Alabama football has is a good indoor practice facility to avoid bad weather. It rained on Crimson Tide football practice Saturday, but the team stayed on the outdoor practice fields. (BamaMag.com)
Alabama's Saban signs extension through 2017 Aug 30, 2009
"Financial terms of this new deal will be finalized after the compensation committee of the Alabama board of trustees meets, likely within the next couple of weeks. SEC blog ESPN.com's Chris Low writes about all things SEC in his conference . Alabama officials had been working on a contract that would not change Saban's base salary over the next several years, but would award him with a three-year extension, bumping up his total financial package to an average of more than $4 million per... (ABC News)
Program has lofty aspirations Aug 30, 2009
Bill Curry didn't expect to be able to look across a downtown Atlanta football field and see 70 players all dressed up with nowhere to go. "Very seldom am I a negative guy," said the former Georgia Tech coach, "but I thought nobody was going to want to come and practice for a year.". (The Augusta Chronicle)
Judgment Day Nearer For Tide Aug 29, 2009
Alabama football players may feel that every day is judgment day, because Crimson Tide practices are intense. In truth, Coach Nick Saban said, the reason to schedule an opening game against a high caliber opponent is to see where Bama is as a team. (BamaMag.com)
Bama Takes Steps Against Flu Aug 28, 2009
The flu is no laughing matter, particularly around Alabama football where All-America nose tackle Terrence Cody has been out for two days with flu symptoms ... Alabama football players live in suites with other players as roommates. (BamaMag.com)
Alexander Wants To Be Ready Aug 27, 2009
Date: Aug 26, 2009 Throughout fall camp, Alabama Football Coach Nick Saban has stressed the need for Alabama to find a complement to Julio Jones at wide receiver. Alabama uses two, three and even four wide receivers, but Jonesthe upcoming sophomore and pre-season All-Americadraws the attention from opposing defenses. (BamaMag.com)
Questions, Answers About Bama Football Aug 25, 2009
Date: Aug 24, 2009 Reporters who cover Alabama football last met with Coach Nick Saban on Saturday following the scrimmage at Bryant-Denny Stadium. We got a total of eight minutes from the coach, who had responsibilities to visit with Red Elephant Club members and former Alabama football players following his media briefing. (BamaMag.com)
Put Sabans Face On Tide Defense Aug 22, 2009
Date: Aug 21, 2009 Alabama football has a long history of good defense. For many years under Paul Bryant the defense was in the hands of Ken Donahue, a tireless worker and tyrannical taskmaster. (BamaMag.com)
Alabama football player arrested Aug 21, 2009
Posted: Thursday, August 20, 2009 6:55 AM EST Updated: Thursday, August 20, 2009 3:59 PM EST. Courtney Upshaw (Source: Tuscaloosa Sheriff's Office). (WSJA.com, AL)
Alabama's defense rounding into form Aug 20, 2009
When you ask people about Alabama football, usually the first thing that comes to their mind is a strong running game and a tenacious defense. The most successful coaches in Alabama history have always made those two areas of the game a major focus. (BamaMag.com)
The Price to Play: Travel, coach pay, fees all up for debate in high school sports Aug 16, 2009
Alabama football coach Paul "Bear" Bryant wasn't talking about cash when he was quoted more than 40 years ago, but across the country school administrators are gauging the importance of athletics in relation to their budgets. South-central Idaho is no exception. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Pieces coming together Aug 16, 2009
Alabama football and Iowa State basketball dumped coaches for far less. Maybe the administrators in Louisville consider this a teachable moment. (Boston Globe)
If One Had To Make Guess On O-Line Aug 16, 2009
There are some areas of the 2009 Alabama football team that are particularly intriguing. Quarterback, except that everyone knows Greg McElroy is going to be the starter. (BamaMag.com)
Three Alabama Players Being Watched Aug 13, 2009
Over the years, Alabama football players have won a lot of them, though never the big one. No Crimson Tide player has ever won the Heisman Trophy. (BamaMag.com)
Canadian football and healthcare -- a poor imitation of the NFL and the healthcare we have HERE.... Aug 13, 2009
North Alabama football is turning into the New York Yankees or the Dallas Cowboys of NCAA Division II football. Score: -9. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
UGA commit Butler plans to look around this fall Aug 11, 2009
Cecil Hurt of the Tuscaloosa News writes that may be the best back-to-back in Alabama football history. Phil Kornblut of The State in Columbia, S.C., says that Adairsville linebacker Victor Beasley (6-foot-4, 220 pounds) will choose between Clemson and Alabama this week. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Part 1 & ll: Monday's Photo Gallery Aug 11, 2009
Date: Aug 10, 2009 The University of Alabama football team was back on the practice field Monday afternoon. to read the rest of this story. (BamaMag.com)
Drew Davis Now A Veteran Leader Aug 11, 2009
Date: Aug 10, 2009 Two or three days each week a handful of Alabama football players meet with reporters following practice. Television cameras are often present, and just in case players are wearing inappropriate shirts, media relations personnel have a handful of officially licensed crimson Alabama shirts for them to slip into. (BamaMag.com)
A Few Assassins In Alabama Army Aug 10, 2009
The average Alabama football fan doesn't even know of Jeremy Shelley, must less aware that Shelley falls into the category of Crimson Tide assassin. Bama Coach Nick Saban made a point in discussion of the Alabama reporting class of 105 for fall camp. (BamaMag.com)
Third Time Can Be Charming For Coach Aug 5, 2009
Date: Aug 4, 2009 What do the 1999 and 2005 Alabama football seasons have in common. For one thing, in both seasons there were impressive victories over powerful Florida teams. (BamaMag.com)
Crimson Tide Wants Better Finish Aug 4, 2009
Alabama football fans were ecstatic last year, their beloved Crimson Tide finishing a 12-0 perfect regular season by mauling Auburn 36-0. Finally, a coach had arrived who could accurately rekindle the hallowed fires left by legendary coach Paul "Bear" Bryant. (South Carolina Sports -- Rivals.com)
This Week Tide Football Begins Aug 3, 2009
On Wednesday, Alabama Football Coach Nick Saban will address the media on the beginning of Fall Camp, the first phase of the complete Crimson Tide football team in preparation for the opening game of the 2009 football season. College football at the level at which competes is year-round business, so the opening of practice on Thursday could hardly be called the start. (BamaMag.com)
Alabama Fan Day announced Jul 31, 2009
- The University of Alabama football team's annual Fan Day is set for Sunday, August 9. The team will hold an open practice in Bryant-Denny Stadium from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Players and coaches will be available for autographs immediately after the practice on the field. (WSJA.com, AL)
UCLA's Wooden honored as best coach ever Jul 30, 2009
Alabama football coach Bear Bryant was third, with the NBA's Phil Jackson and football's Don Shula fifth. Wooden arrived at the luncheon in a wheelchair after a series of minor health setbacks in recent years, but the coach still has an appetite both for conversation and a hearty lunch. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
A Football Player Tide Doesn't Need Jul 30, 2009
Date: Jul 28, 2009 Every decade, Alabama football fans through 'BAMA Magazine and BamaMag. com select an Alabama Team of the Decade. (BamaMag.com)
Phil Savage On The Record Jul 30, 2009
Savage was named the Alabama Football Radio Networks color analyst on June 15. He spoke to A.P. Steadham of BAMA Magazine and BamaMag. (BamaMag.com)
Vogler picks Tide over Sooners Jul 23, 2009
Tight end was a priority for the University of Alabama football program, and on Wednesday afternoon at a ceremony at his school, one of the nation's best committed to Alabama over Oklahoma. Check inside for more on Brian Vogler's decision to become the Tide's 17th commitment of the class of 2010. (Alabama Sports -- Rivals.com)
Chris Jackson transferring from Alabama Jul 16, 2009
com has confirmed wide receiver Chris Jackson is no longer with the University of Alabama football team. Scout. (BamaMag.com)
Alabama Football is Top Shelf Jul 9, 2009
com: Alabama Football is Top Shelf ... Alabama Football is Top Shelf. (BamaMag.com)
The Deuce Was Mr. Excitement Jul 9, 2009
If you were born in the late '80s or early '90s, you missed out on probably the best pure athlete in Alabama football history. Before fans were in awe of , there was David Palmer. (BamaMag.com)
Was Lee Roy Toughest Ever? Jul 2, 2009
Date: Jun 29, 2009 The Travelers Championship PGA Tour Celebrity Pro-Am event at the TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut, last week included legendary college and pro quarterback Roger Staubach, who was among several celebrities sharing comments on Alabama football related subjects. to read the rest of this story. (BamaMag.com)
Club announces 2009 schedule Jul 1, 2009
On Tuesday, September 1, the Club will hold a special spouses/guest night when the speaker will be Terry Saban, the first lady of Alabama football ... Dunnavant is a noted author who has written several acclaimed books on Alabama football and Coach Paul "Bear" Bryant. (WSJA.com, AL)
