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Tuesday, April 15, 2008
• Softball:
Exhibition: Team USA 7, Alabama 0 (Team USA pitched a no hitter)
• Q&A with USA Softball Star Kelly Kretschman • RollTide.com
The second-ranked Alabama softball teams gets a special opportunity on Tuesday as they step out of SEC play for an exhibition game against the USA Softball Women's National team at Liberty Park in ...
• Alabama Takes on Southern Miss at Trustmark Park • RollTide.com
FIRST PITCH: Alabama faces its highest rated team of the 2008 season when the Crimson Tide travels to Pearl, Miss., to meet the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles at Trustmakr Park on Wednesday, Ap...
• Gymnastics to Compete in Session One of NCAA Championships Preliminaries • RollTide.com
Gymnastics will compete in the first of two preliminary sessions at the 2008 NCAA Championships and will start things off on the balance beam. The Crimson Tide is seeded sixth coming into the NCAA ...
• Saban and Stabler to Play in Chick-fil-A Bowl Alma Mater • RollTide.com
With the Chick-fil-A Bowl Alma Mater at Reynolds Plantation only 14 days away, several returning coaches have named their celebrity alumnus partners. The April 29 golf event will provide $375,000 i...
• Andrew Bone: Recruits impressed by A-Day experience • Tuscaloosa News
High school prospects talk of time in Tuscaloosa.
• Football 2008 is here. ... on paper • al.com
The SEC a few minutes ago just released a composite schedule for the 2008 football season. (I'm not sure if there was some last-minute scheduling recently completed but it's set now).
• Saban and Stabler vs. the world • al.com
So this should make for some must-see sports. Apparently Alabama coach Nick Saban and former star quarterback Ken Stabler are teammates in the golf tournament associated with Chick-Fil-A. They'll face off against other pairs from other schools.
• Saban on rule changes... • al.com
Some things, we know Alabama coach Nick Saban hates to talk about (see the previous post). Other stuff, he not only loves to expound, but also sounds like a professor doing it. That was the case yesterday when he was asked about several of the rule changes for the 2008 season.
• SEC Baseball Again Tops One Million Fans • SEC Sports
SEC Baseball Again Tops One Million Fans
• This Week In SEC Softball - April 15th • SEC Sports
This Week In SEC Softball - April 15th
• This Week In SEC Baseball - April 15th • SEC Sports
This Week In SEC Baseball - April 15th
• 2007-08 SEC Men's Basketball Year in Review • SEC Sports
2007-08 SEC Men's Basketball Year in Review
• Top WR takes picture with Star at A-Day • Tider Insider (Subscribers Only)
"I took a picture with Star Jackson. He was telling me that if I wanted a ring, that I Alabama is where I would get it."
• Saban Press Conference from April 14, 2008 • WVUA-TV
Watch Nick Saban's final press conference of the spring.
• BOL Recruiting Nuggets • BamaOnLine (Subscribers Only)
With the last of the big spring Alabama recruiting opportunities out of the way, UA stands in great shape for another highly ranked signing class next year. In this post-A-Day BOL Recruiting Nuggets, find out the latest on big-time Rivals100 prospects who have the Tide near or at the top of their list of favorites and possible commitments that could come at any time by checking the Ultimate Ticket.
• Tide offers Rivals100 QB • BamaOnLine (Subscribers Only)
The Tide has a new QB target from the state of Texas, and this Rivals100 member has offers from all over the country. Find out about his Tide offer and impending visit to the Capstone by checking the Ultimate Ticket.
• A-Day Zoom Lens: Jimmy Johns • BamaOnLine (Subscribers Only)
BamaOnLine.com subscribers voted for LB Jimmy Johns as the subject for BOL's A-Day Zoom Lens feature. Check the Ultimate Ticket for a close-up look at Johns' A-Day performance. 
• Alshon Jeffrey Takes Visit, Names No. 1 • 'BamaMag  (Subscribers Only)
Alshon Jeffrey, Scout.com 300 wide receiver from St. Matthews-Calhoun County, (S.C), took an unofficial visit Saturday to Tuscaloosa. Jeffrey talked about the visit to Alabama for the A-Day Game and has a top school leading for his signature.
• Junior Season Video: LB Jordan Barnes • 'BamaMag  (Subscribers Only)
Junior season highlights.
• BamaMag.com: Photo Gallery ll • 'BamaMag  (Subscribers Only)
Images from A-Day
• Bama in the NBA - >>> April 14---Stats<<<:
Check out how the former Alabama players are doing.....
• Football Holds Final Spring Practice • RollTide.com
The Alabama football team held its 15th and final practice of the spring on a cold April afternoon, working outside for approximately two hours in shells Monday.
• Softball team takes on U.S. Olympic team in Birmingham • Tuscaloosa News
TUSCALOOSA | The best team in the world against one of best teams in the nation.
• Tidesports Video • Tuscaloosa News
Alabama safety Rashad Johnson
• Tide wraps up spring drills • Tuscaloosa News
TUSCALOOSA | It wasn’t a practice day that Nick Saban originally expected to have on the calendar — but the University of Alabama coach said having one additional practice to wrap up the season after...
• Tide golfer has fun, yet emotional Masters experience • Tuscaloosa News
TUSCALOOSA | University of Alabama senior golfer Michael Thompson stood on the 15th green last Friday, lining up a birdie putt and fighting to make the cut in the second round of the Masters. In a... 
• Saban vs. Rapoport: The numbers game... • al.com
Some questions, you can't wait to ask. If a pitcher coming off arm surgery throws a no-hitter in his first start back, it would be fun to ask him, So how does that feel? On the other hand, there are some questions that you simply have to ask. Ya know, because it's your job.
• USA Olympic softball team to play Alabama tonight • The Birmingham News
Kelly Kretschman is riding a bus, yet again. 
• Alabama wraps up spring football;... • The Birmingham News
coach Nick Saban likes the goals his players reached
TUSCALOOSA - University of Alabama football players will begin meeting with coach Nick Saban today to lay out a strategy for the offseason. They will talk about grades, workout plans and football-related goals.
• COLLEGE FOOTBALL BEAT • The Birmingham News
ALABAMA
Bonus practice day used for teaching: 
• Paul Finebaum: Tide fans still crazy for Saban • Press-Register
Has Nick Saban become bigger than Bear Bryant? Has Alabama football hit an all-time high? 
• Crimson Tide players answer the challenge • Press-Register
TUSCALOOSA -- Now begins the time when no one is watching. 
• Sports Soundoff • Press-Register
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
This is Sports Sound Off, where you 
• Saban: Tide end spring with productive practice • Huntsville Times
Unusual schedule allows players to see A-Day miscues 
• Tide puts lessons of A-Day put into practice • Montgomery Advertiser
Alabama held its final spring football workout at Thomas-Drew Field on Monday in unseasonably cold weather, using the 15th practice to review Saturday's A-Day game.
• Saban to speak at Prattville fundraiser • Montgomery Advertiser
Alabama football coach Nick Saban will be the featured speaker at the A-Plus banquet at 7 p.m. May 21 in Prattville High's Powell Gym.
• Tide star Rogers relishes Olympic challenge • Montgomery Advertiser
Forgive Brittany Rogers if she cuts in front of the eager kids who will be trying to get autographs from the U.S. Olympic softball team after the "Bound 4 Beijing Tour" stops in Vestavia Hills' Liberty Park tonight.
• Chamblee RB attends Florida State spring game • AJC
Alabama, Florida State and Georgia Tech continue to heavily recruit Chamblee running back Warren Norman. “No offers right now, but I think Alabama is close to offering,” the 5-foot-10, 191-pound Norman said. Norman, who possesses 4.42 speed in the 40,... 
• Nationally recruited OL to visit Alabama • Tider Insider (Subscribers Only)
"He's a great athlete with outstanding feet. He's probably the quickest player on our team for the first 10 yards. That's how you measure an offensive lineman. He can get out on the second level on linebackers and safeties quicker than anybody I've seen…"
• Nick Saban's post-practice comments • Tider Insider (Subscribers Only)
The Crimson Tide wound up spring practice with a workout on Monday afternoon. "We really got a lot out of today," says Tide head coach Nick Saban. "We got to watch the [A-Day] film, had an opportunity to coach our players and make a lot of corrections…"
• VIDEO: Johnson talks spring drills • BamaOnLine (Subscribers Only)
Senior safety Rashad Johnson took time following Monday's practice to talk about spring drills. Johnson provided insight on both the defensive and offensive sides of the ball. Check inside for video of ... 
• BOL notebook: Final practice far from a dud • BamaOnLine (Subscribers Only)
Alabama's final workout of the spring looked a little odd on the practice schedule in coming after the annual A-Day game. Find out what players and coaches alike thought of the post-A-Day workout. 
• Bell talks A-Day • BamaOnLine (Subscribers Only)
Rayville (La.) wide receiver Kenny Bell has had his sights set on two schools for weeks now, and on Saturday, the Rivals250 star got a chance to check out one of his finalists when he attended the Alabama A-Day game. Find out about the trip by checking the Ultimate Ticket.
• Making Lemonade Out Of Lemons • 'BamaMag  (Subscribers Only)
The Alabama football team had an unusual spring schedule, but the Crimson Tide made the most of the situation and it turned into an opportunity. The 15th and final day came Monday, one practice after the A-Day Game.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
• Thompson A Semifinalist for The Hogan Award • RollTide.com
Alabama's Michael Thompson's amateur and collegiate play in the last 12 months has turned heads around the country, making him a semi-finalist for collegiate golf's biggest honor, The Hogan Award, ...
• No. 1 Tide Men's Golf Team Headed to SEC Championships • RollTide.com
The No. 1 ranked University of Alabama men's golf team heads to St. Simons Island, Ga., this weekend to compete at the SEC Championships where six teams are ranked in the nation's top 13, including...
• Softball Looks to Continue SEC Streak at Arkansas • RollTide.com
No. 1/2 Alabama has reeled off 18-straight wins and 15 in a row in SEC play headed Thursday's conference doubleheader at Arkansas against a Razorbacks' team that has won nine of its last 10 games. ...
• Tider Insider TV • WVUA-TV
Watch TI TV for April 15, 2008!
• Is he the next Alonzo Lawrence? • Tider Insider (Subscribers Only)
"Ever heard of the guy from George County, Alonzo Lawrence? Well, that's him. He's Alonzo Lawrence all over again."
• Tide leads for big GA OL • BamaOnLine (Subscribers Only)
On Wednesday afternoon, a Georgia offensive lineman with 10 Division I offers received the news he has been waiting on when the University of Alabama came through with an offer. The Tide now sits on top for this 6-foot-5, 298 pound lineman. Find out more by checking the Ultimate Ticket.
• Spring review: Quarterbacks • BamaOnLine (Subscribers Only)
QB John Parker Wilson got his first taste of practice under new coach Jim McElwain in the spring. Click here for BOL's first installment of spring reviews, beginning with quarterbacks.
• A-Day impressive for Kirkpatrick • BamaOnLine (Subscribers Only)
He is arguably the top prospect in the state of Alabama, and Gadsden City's Dre Kirkpatrick has been a Tide priority from the beginning of his recruitment. On Saturday, the Rivals100 star made the trip to Tuscaloosa to take in the annual A-Day scrimmage. Find out his ...
• Random Stuff - Wednesday, April 16 • Crimson Country Club (Members Only)
Hey look!......... Stuff!..... And it’s random!
• Bama in the NBA - >>> April 15---Stats<<<:
Check out how the former Alabama players are doing.....
• Team USA Too Much for Top-Ranked Tide, 7-0 • RollTide.com
The best softball team in the world was a little too much for the newly named No. 1 team in the collegiate ranks on Tuesday night as Team USA downed Alabama, 7-0, in front of a state-record 2,610 f...
• Photos • RollTide.com
Softball: Alabama vs Team USA
• Top-ranked Tide can't handle U.S. Team • Tuscaloosa News
The U.S. Olympic team brought it's gold-medal game to Liberty Park on Tuesday night, and the top-ranked team in the country had no chance.
• TideSports Photos • Tuscaloosa News
Alabama Olympic Softball
• TideSports Video • Tuscaloosa News
UA Softball vs US Olympic team
• Crimson Tide visiting third Southern League stadium • Tuscaloosa News
The next stop on the University of Alabama baseball team's 2008 Southern League tour is tonight at Trustmark Park, home of the Mississippi Braves, the Double-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves. 
• Here come the rookies: Post-spring depth chart • al.com
They will begin arriving in June, fresh-faced and confident, members of an elite recruiting class with loads of hype and expectations.
• U.S. Olympic softball team rolls to victory against Crimson Tide • The Birmingham News
Jessica Mendoza was fired up. 
• Randy Kennedy: Best SEC coaches not in football • Press-Register
Five SEC football coaches have won national championships while coaching in the league. A sixth has navigated the brutal schedule to record a perfect season, and a seventh led his team to a No. 2 ranking last season and is a favorite to join the elite national championship club this coming season. 
• Sports Soundoff • Press-Register
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
This is Sports Sound Off, where you 
• Despite problems, tickets sell out in two hours • Crimson White
Students say athletics office deferred questions to SGA
• No. 1 Tide shut out by Team USA • Crimson White
VESTAVIA HILLS - The No. 1 Alabama softball team couldn't manage a hit in a 7-0 defeat against the USA Softball National Team Tuesday night. The exhibition at Liberty Park in Vestavia Hills does not count against Alabama's record, but was an opportunity to grow and compete.…
• Tide to compete in first session at NCAAs • Crimson White
Tide to compete in first session at NCAAs The Alabama gymnastics team found out Monday that it will compete in the first of two preliminary sessions at the 2008 NCAA Championships and will start things off on the balance beam. The Crimson Tide is seeded sixth coming into the NCAA Championships being held on the Georgia campus April 24 through 26 at Stegeman Coliseum.…
• A-Day 2008 Photo Gallery • Crimson White
A-Day 2008 Photo Gallery
• Team USA turns back Tide in softball • Montgomery Advertiser
VESTAVIA HILLS -- The best in the nation was no match for the best in the world.
• Mississippi OL emerging as a top prospect • Tider Insider (Subscribers Only)
"Everybody is calling. LSU offered a long time ago. Memphis, Tennessee, Alabama, Clemson…"
• Spring shots • Tider Insider (Subscribers Only)
Here are some scenes from the Tide's final practice of the spring on Monday.
• Bumphis talks recruiting • BamaOnLine (Subscribers Only)
One of the top players in the Magnolia State is also among the best prospects in the country and has the offer list to prove it. This Rivals250 athlete has a Wednesday trip to the Capstone scheduled and UA is in good early shape. Find out more about this prospect by checking the Ultimate Ticket.
• Bonds taking his time • BamaOnLine (Subscribers Only)
Rivals250 defensive end Chris Bonds has visited the Capstone recently and walked away with rave reviews. 
• Ranking The Players • Crimson Country Club (Members Only)
1-67 and Thomas Darrah isn’t eligible. 
• Clint Moseley Visits Alabama • 'BamaMag  (Subscribers Only)
Leroy (Ala.) quarterback Clint Moseley had thoughts of visiting the University of Central Florida or another school until news of an invitation from Alabama to attend the Tide’s A-Day game. ScoutSouth.com caught up with the gunslinger just minutes before he took the mound Tuesday afternoon in the Washington County baseball tournament.
• 3 Lead For WR • 'BamaMag  (Subscribers Only)
WR Chad Bumphis says he has three favorite teams right now - Mississippi State, LSU and Florida.
• Defensive Tackle's First Offer • 'BamaMag  (Subscribers Only)
The latest news with Spain Park prospect.
• Tenn. DT Getting Looks • 'BamaMag  (Subscribers Only)
The latest news with Brentwood Academy prospect.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
• Softball:
Game 1: Alabama 4, Arkansas 0
• 2009 Recruiting:
OT Kellen Williams commits
• Tide lands Georgia lineman • BamaOnLine (Subscribers Only)
On Thursday afternoon, one of the top offensive linemen in the southeast became the University of Alabama's second commitment of 2009 when he pledged to Tide Coach Nick Saban. Find out about this big, physical OL's commitment by checking the Ultimate Ticket for all of the details.
• Alabama Lands Georgia Lineman • 'BamaMag  (Subscribers Only)
Kellen Williams, offensive tackle from Snellville-Brookwood, (Ga.), received the offer Wednesday afternoon he has been seeking from the University of Alabama. It did not take long to make a decision.
• Georgia Lineman Commits to Alabama • Tuscaloosa News
Offensive lineman makes decision.
• Georgia lineman picks Tide • Tider Insider (Subscribers Only)
"I think with Coach Saban that Alabama is headed towards winning a national championship and I want to be a part of that..."
• Alabama Hosts Long-Time SEC West Rival Mississippi State • RollTide.com
Two teams in need of a Southeastern Conference series win square off this weekend in Tuscaloosa, as the Alabama Crimson Tide (20-18, 6-9 SEC) hosts the Mississippi State Bulldogs (15-21, 3-12 SEC) ...
• Men's Tennis Upset by Arkansas in SEC Tournament • RollTide.com
The 19th ranked and fifth-seeded Alabama men's tennis team fell in the first round of the 2008 SEC Championships to the 12th-seeded and No. 57th ranked South Carolina today 4-3 at the George M. Bil...
• Women's Tennis Falls to LSU at SEC Tournament • RollTide.com
The University of Alabama women's tennis team, the 11th seed in the tournament, dropped a hard-fought match to 27th-ranked and sixth-seeded LSU, 4-1, in the first round of the Southeastern Conferen...
• Swimming and Diving Duo Named to SEC Good Works Team • RollTide.com
Two members of the Alabama Swimming and Diving teams, Kevin Greer and Allyson Angle, were named to the 2008 Southeastern Conference Community Service Teams recently. The Community Service Team look...
• Mat Thibaudeau Named to All-SEC Second Team • RollTide.com
Alabama junior Mathieu Thibaudeau was selected to the All-SEC Second Team, announced the league office. Thibaudeau is the only Tide player to make up the 12 member team. The award is the first co...
• Goodwin Named to SEC Women's Golf Community Service Team • RollTide.com
The Junior is a two-time SEC All-Academic honoree 
• Stewart Whitt Named to SEC Golf Community Service Team • RollTide.com
Athens Native Honored for his Community Volunteer Work 
• Welcher Named to All-SEC Freshman Team • RollTide.com
Tiffany Welcher was named to the All-SEC Freshman squad. 
• New NCAA recruiting rule now in effect • Tuscaloosa News
Coming soon to a high school near you: someone other than Nick Saban.
• TideSports Video • Tuscaloosa News
April 17: A-Day Re-cap
• SEC Football Coaches Spring Press Conference • SEC Sports
SEC Football Coaches Spring Press Conference
• SEC Baseball Coaches Press Conference • SEC Sports
SEC Baseball Coaches Press Conference
• 2008 SEC Men's Tennis Tournament - Day One • SEC Sports
2008 SEC Men's Tennis Tournament - Day One
• 2008 SEC Women's Tennis Tournament - Day One • SEC Sports
2008 SEC Women's Tennis Tournament - Day One
• Blue-chip DL likes Alabama • Tider Insider (Subscribers Only)
"Miami, Alabama, Southern Cal, Notre Dame and South Carolina… I like those schools right now…"
• Here Come the Freshmen • Crimson Country Club (Members Only)
Now that Spring was over and we have gone over and over and over the Spring Depth Chart, we can take great pleasure in adding the names of the incoming freshmen. The Alabama Crimson Tide will not line up and practice again without Julio Jones, Marcel Dareus and Mark Barron and Company on the field. And if that doesn’t excite you, you smoke too much pot. Put down the pipe and check out this exciting depth chart with the new freshman added! You stupid stoner ... 
• Baseball:
Wednesday Night - Southern Miss 6, Alabama 3
• Bama in the NBA - >>> April 16---Stats<<<:
Check out how the former Alabama players are doing.....
• USM Scores Five Unearned runs in 6-3 win over Tide • RollTide.com
A costly error led to four unearned runs in the fourth inning and Alabama never recovered in a 6-3 loss to Southern Miss in front of 2,599 fans at Trustmark Park Wednesday night.
• Men's Tennis to Face South Carolina at SEC Tournament • RollTide.com
The 19th ranked, and fifth seeded, Alabama men's tennis team is set to face the 12th seeded South Carolina Gamecocks Thursday, April 17 at 1:30 p.m. in the first round of the SEC tournament.
• Woman loses in Caffey child support case • Tuscaloosa News
MOBILE | A federal judge has entered a $40,000 judgment against an Atlanta woman trying to collect child-support payments from former University of Alabama and NBA player Jason Caffey because the money was paid to her after Caffey’s bankruptcy filing required a freeze on debt collection.
• Cecil Hurt: Games against Tide sowed seeds of success for Cornhuskers • Tuscaloosa News
University of Alabama fans like to think that the Crimson Tide occupies uncrowded space in the college football universe. It’s a fair supposition — few teams have achieved what Alabama has attained... 
• Andrew Bone:  Chat Transcript • Tuscaloosa News
Recruiting Q&A session at TideSports.com.
• UA golf looks for first SEC title in 29 years • Tuscaloosa News
TUSCALOOSA | The University of Alabama men’s golf team will try to win the Southeastern Conference championship for the first time in 29 years this weekend in St. Simons Island, Ga.
• Unearned runs lift USM past Tide • Tuscaloosa News
PEARL, Miss. | A costly error led to four unearned runs in the fourth inning and Alabama never recovered in a 6-3 loss to Southern Miss in front of 2,599 fans Wednesday night at Trustmark Park.
• Saban teams with Stabler for Chick-fil-A event • Tuscaloosa News
GREENSBORO, Ga. | University of Alabama head football coach Nick Saban has selected former Crimson Tide and Oakland Raiders quarterback Ken Stabler as his celebrity alumni partner for the...
• Alabama can wrap up division title at Arkansas • Tuscaloosa News
TUSCALOOSA | The University of Alabama softball team’s No. 1 national ranking and 18-game winning streak are intact going into today’s doubleheader at Arkansas, an exhibition loss to the U.S. Olympic... 
• What's in a name? • al.com
Along with the other permanent captains for 2007, center Antoine Caldwell described being honored at Denny Chimes as "a dream." Like all before them, Caldwell, safety Rashad Johnson and linebacker Darren Mustin got the opportunity to imprint their hands and cleats in the cement around the famous monument. 
• How do you spell mistake? • al.com
During spring football practice, sometimes the execution is lacking. Players may be a little rusty, assignments are missed, and overall, things just aren't as crisp. Apparently, that applies to the crew in charge of enshrining the permanent captains in the cement walkway outside Denny Chimes as well. 
• Ray Melick: Coaches hope for peace and quiet • The Birmingham News
Now comes quiet time. 
• Impact of second signing period dwindles • The Birmingham News
In some ways, the landscape of college basketball recruiting has changed through the years. The addition of the early signing period has made the second signing period, which began Wednesday, almost obsolete as athletes are starting to commit during their junior - and sometimes even sophomore - year of high school.
• College Spring Roundup • Press-Register
PEARL, Miss. -- A costly error led to four unearned runs in the fourth inning and Alabama never recovered in a 6-3 loss to Southern Miss Wednesday night. 
• No. 1 Tide favored in SEC Championship • Press-Register
TUSCALOOSA -- The aged trophy has been pushed to the corner of an increasingly clustered case.  
• Sports Soundoff • Press-Register
Thursday, April 17, 2008
sports sound offs for thursday 
• Protest held outside Mal Moore Athletic Facility • Crimson White
Four UA students show up to protest student ticket sales
• SEC men's tennis SEC tournament preview • Crimson White
The Alabama men's tennis team moved up three spots to No. 19 in the national rankings, but they will need to move up three more to host an NCAA Regional. The top 16 teams in the nation host Regionals, and just like last year, Alabama is currently on the outside looking in.…
• Gymnastics Morgan Dennis lethal in post-season competition • Crimson White
When you talk to Morgan Dennis about the post-season, you can almost feel the excitement she exudes. There's a glimmer of determination in her eyes as she talks about proving to the nation her team can contend with the best.…
• SEC Baseball Roundup - Wednesday, April 16th • SEC Sports
SEC Baseball Roundup - Wednesday, April 16th
• COLLEGE GYMNASTICS: Tide prepares for NCAAs • Montgomery Advertiser
Alabama's gymnastics team will face three Southeastern Conference rivals -- not including top-ranked Georgia -- in the opening round of the NCAA championships under a new seeding system.
• Saban offers Brookwood tackle • AJC
Brookwood offensive tackle Kellen Williams hit the recruiting jackpot on Wednesday. After learning early in the day that a scholarship offer is in the mail from FSU, the 6-foot-5, 290-pound Williams received an offer from Alabama during a phone call... 
• Elite WR talks Bama, LSU • Tider Insider (Subscribers Only)
"At the Junior Day, I talked to the new offensive coordinator [Jim McElwain], and he talked about how his offense works and the different ways he would get me the ball…"
• Mississippi star travels to Tuscaloosa • Tider Insider (Subscribers Only)
"I sat down with Coach Saban, and the main thing we talked about was academics. He was saying that education comes first at Alabama and how he wants his players to graduate."
• UA in top three for Miss. DE • BamaOnLine (Subscribers Only)
One of the most athletic defensive linemen in the country resides in Mississippi, and with several SEC offers, the pass-rusher has three schools on top - including Alabama. Find out the latest by checking the Ultimate Ticket. 
• Tide on top for Mobile star • BamaOnLine (Subscribers Only)
There is no doubt that Alabama expects to make Mobile an annual priority when it comes to recruiting, and once again the Tide is on top for a top Mobile star with double-digit offers. Find out the latest on this lock-down corner in this premium football recruiting update.
• Bumphis Talks Mid-Week Visit • 'BamaMag  (Subscribers Only)
Chad Bumphis, wide receiver from Tupelo, (Miss.), is one of the top prospects in the South for the class of 2009. Bumphis decided to take trip to Tuscaloosa this week to take a closer look at Alabama.
• Kellen Williams Receives SEC Offer • 'BamaMag  (Subscribers Only)
Andrew Bone reporting the latest news...
Friday, April 18, 2008
• Alabama-Mississippi State Baseball Rained Out • RollTide.com
The Alabama-Mississippi State baseball game was rained out Friday night at Sewell-Thomas Stadium and will be made up as part of a double header on Saturday, April 19 beginning at 2 p.m. (CDT).
• 2008 OUTLAND TROPHY WATCH LIST ANNOUNCED • sportswriters.net
DALLAS (FWAA) – The Football Writers Association of America has released its 2008 Outland Trophy Watch List, which includes two linemen from its 2007 All-America Team – Arkansas center Jonathan Luigs and West Virginia offensive tackle Ryan Stanchek. Seventy standout linemen from around the country have been nominated for consideration in the preseason.
• Tide Men's Golf Team in 1st After Opening Round at SEC Golf Championships • RollTide.com
The No. 1 ranked University of Alabama men's golf team had a strong surge on the back nine to take the lead after one round of the 2008 SEC Golf Championships. Bama's Joseph Sykora leads the field ...
• Tide Softball Returns Home to Face South Carolina • RollTide.com
No. 1/2 Alabama has reeled off 20-straight wins and 17 in a row in SEC play headed this weekend's conference series against South Carolina at the Alabama Softball Complex. The 20-game winning strea...
• Vote Jordan Praytor for Lowe's Senior Class Award • RollTide.com
Alabama senior Jordan Praytor needs your help to win the 2008 Lowe's Senior CLASS Award in the softball division by voting at www.seniorclassaward.com.
• Scott Brown: Crimson Tide gets 2009 commitment • al.com
TUSCALOOSA -- A relative recruiting drought for Alabama coach Nick Saban ended Thursday afternoon when suburban Atlanta offensive lineman Kellen Williams called to verbally commit to Alabama. 
• Gentry Estes:  Members of congress question legality of BCS • al.com
OK, maybe I'm a skeptic who is a tad bit pessimistic. 
• Ian R. Rapoport: Two more random Alabama-related things... • al.com
Two quick, random, kinda interesting things to check out:
• Gentry Estes: Kellen Williams: 'I was all Alabama' • al.com
So I spoke with Alabama's newest football commitment yesterday afternoon for a story in today's Press-Register.
• Ian R. Rapoport: Why Saban is really against taking coaches off the road in the spring... • al.com
So, by now you've probably heard that Alabama coach Nick Saban doesn't like the NCAA's new ban on head coaching going out and evaluating in the spring. You've probably heard that he called it ridiculous.
• 2008 SEC Men's Golf Championship - Day One • SEC Sports
2008 SEC Men's Golf Championship - Day One
• 2008 SEC Women's Golf Championship - Day One • SEC Sports
2008 SEC Women's Golf Championship - Day One
• Texas QB interested in the Tide • Tider Insider (Subscribers Only)
"I've talked to Coach Mac [Jim McElwain] and Coach Saban. The first day they could call, Coach Mac called me. That was neat. He's a good guy…"
• Tide sitting strong for Rivals250 OL • BamaOnLine (Subscribers Only)
One of the top offensive linemen in the southeast has offers from virtually every major SEC power, and his recent tour of some of those programs has him headed in the right direction towards making a decision. Currently, the Crimson Tide is in good shape for this physical blocker.
• Spring review: Wide receivers • BamaOnLine (Subscribers Only)
Who will fill the roles of three outgoing senior receivers for the UA football team? The candidates are many, but the answers are few. 
• BOLevision • BamaOnLine (Subscribers Only)
BOLevision -- April 18,2008
• Baseball breakdown: Mississippi State at Alabama • BamaOnLine
What: Mississippi State (15-21, 3-12) at Alabama (20-18, 6-9).
• MSU-Alabama Baseball Series Preview • 'BamaMag  (Subscribers Only)
Mississippi State (15-21, 3-12 SEC) and Alabama (20-18, 6-9) tangle in a three-game Southeastern Conference series this weekend at Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
• Softball:
Thursday Night: Game 2: Alabama 3, Arkansas 0 
• Swimming and Diving Celebrates Season with Awards Banquet • RollTide.com
The Alabama Swimming and Diving teams celebrated the accomplishments of the 2007-08 season, one during which Alabama finished in the top-25 nationally, with an end of the year awards banquet.
• Tide Softball Sweeps Arkansas To Clinch SEC West • RollTide.com
The University of Alabama softball team clinched the Southeastern Conference West Division title by winning both games of a doubleheader with Arkansas on Thursday at the Arkansas Softball Complex b...
• Swimming and Diving Hosts Laps for CF Event Friday • RollTide.com
For the third year in a row, the Alabama Swimming and Diving team will play host to Emily Schreiber and "Laps for CF" at the Alabama Aquatic Center Friday, April 18 starting at 4:30 p.m. There will...
• Shutouts wrap up West title for Tide • Tuscaloosa News
The top-ranked University of Alabama softball team clinched the Southeastern Conference Western Division championship and ran its winning streak to 20 games Thursday with a pair of shutout victories over the Arkansas Lady Razorbacks.
• Andrew Bone: Chat Transcript Part ll • Tuscaloosa News
Recruiting Q&A session at TideSports.com. 
• New NCAA recruiting rule now in effect • Tuscaloosa News
The University of Alabama's head football coach won't be visiting high schools to evaluate recruits anytime soon because of a new NCAA rule that prohibits head coaches from making on-site visits...
• Alabama's Wilson enjoys lingering MTV fame • Tuscaloosa News
It will be a cross-cultural experience this weekend at Sewell-Thomas Stadium, stretching from the Southeastern Conference's elder generation to the MTV generation.
• CRIMSON TIDE ROUNDUP: Alabama gets commitment from Georgia lineman • Tuscaloosa News
The University of Alabama landed its second football commitment for the recruiting class of 2009 when offensive lineman Kellen Williams, from Snellville-Brookwood, Ga., announced his decision. 
• Ian R. Rapoport: Alabama lands its 2nd recruit for 2009 • al.com
Recruiting news always seems to come at the most random times. OK, not entirely random, since A-Day was last Saturday and all. Apparently, somebody was impressed with what he saw.
• Gentry Estes: Tide lands second '09 commitment • al.com
Offensive tackle Kellen Williams of suburban Atlanta committed to Alabama football coaches this afternoon, according to a report by BamaOnline.com.
• Paul Gattis: Saban on recruiting restrictions: 'Ridiculous' • al.com
The SEC held its annual end-of-spring teleconference with all 12 coaches this morning and a popular topic was the elimination of head coaches going on the road during the May evaluation period.
• Ian R. Rapoport: Saban: McElroy a "very capable backup." • al.com
Just got off the phone with Alabama coach Nick Saban. Well, myself and about 100 other reporters who cover the Southeastern Conference. There was a teleconference this morning, and Saban touched on a few interesting topics. One of the things he did was clear up one nagging issue from the spring:
• Gentry Estes: Saban: New spring recruiting rule is 'Ridiculous' • al.com
Alabama coach Nick Saban has repeatedly made it clear he is not a supporter of a new NCAA rule limiting coaches from visiting high schools during the traditional spring evaluation period from mid-April to the end of May. 
• Coaches adjusting to change in prospect-evaluation rule • The Birmingham News
The car and plane mileage may be a little lower this April and May for college football head coaches, who face their first spring without in-person evaluations of prospects.
• Nappi brothers face off on different SEC teams • The Birmingham News
TUSCALOOSA - It began with Wiffle Ball games in a Birmingham front yard. As relatives watched, Patrick Nappi pitched, tormenting his little brother Jason with wicked curveballs.
• COLLEGE BASEBALL NOTEBOOK • The Birmingham News
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Wilson fighting through a slump: 
• Sports Digest • The Birmingham News
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OL Kellen Williams commits to Tide: 
• Ron Polk's farewell tour visits Bama • Press-Register
TUSCALOOSA -- After 34 years and more than 1,350 victories, one would not expect Mississippi State coaching legend Ron Polk to choose an exit like this.
• Sports Soundoff • Press-Register
Friday, April 18, 2008
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• Tide gets 2009 commitment • Press-Register
TUSCALOOSA -- A relative recruiting drought for Alabama coach Nick Saban ended Thursday afternoon when suburban Atlanta offensive lineman Kellen 
• Mark McCarter: Have you hugged your sports columnist today? • Huntsville Times
Well, it's about time. Everybody else has a day. Why not us? 
• Woeful West makes Bama, AU look better • Huntsville Times
If they played in the East Division, they'd be tied for last place. 
• 2008 SEC Men's Golf Championship - Day One • SEC Sports
2008 SEC Men's Golf Championship - Day One
• 2008 SEC Women's Golf Championship - Day One • SEC Sports
2008 SEC Women's Golf Championship - Day One
• SEC Softball Roundup - Thursday, April 17 • SEC Sports
SEC Softball Roundup - Thursday, April 17
• SEC Baseball Weekend Pitching Matchups • SEC Sports
SEC Baseball Weekend Pitching Matchups
• SEC FOOTBALL: Saban rips recruiting rule • Montgomery Advertiser
If Southeastern Conference officials thought they were helping member schools with their recruiting budgets or thought it was wise to limit out-of-season recruiting, they never asked Alabama coach Nick Saban. 
• SEC BASEBALL: Crimson Tide opens key series against Mississippi State • Montgomery Advertiser
Historically, Alabama and Mississippi State are the two winningest baseball programs in the Southeastern Conference. 
• COLLEGE SPRING SPORTS ROUNDUP: ... • Montgomery Advertiser
AU women's tennis team advances in SEC; Tide eliminated
AUBURN -- The first day of the Southeastern Conference women's tennis tournament ended with Auburn, Kentucky, LSU and Tennessee advancing to the quarterfinals.
• Student tickets go fast at Bama • Decatur Daily  (Subscribers Only)
The University of Alabama’s fast-selling student football tickets have created some unrest among parts of the student body that were left out. 
• Tide entertains MSU’s Polk in weekend series • Decatur Daily  (Subscribers Only)
It’s the going-away tour for Mississippi State’s legendary coach Ron Polk. So, Saturday Alabama will send Polk off in a way it sees fit with a ceremony before the Crimson Tide’s game against the Bulldogs. 
• ASK CFN (4/18) - Letting Go Of The Past • College Football News
Let's just say West Virginia fans are, well, angry at Rich Rodriguez. Why can't the Mountaineer fans move on? Will Nebraska be Nebraska again? How good are Todd McShay and Mel Kiper? These questions and more in a super-sized ASK CFN.
• Brookwood tackle commits to Alabama • AJC
Less than 24 hours after receiving a scholarship offer from Alabama, Brookwood offensive lineman Kellen Williams pulled the trigger on a commitment to the Crimson Tide. “I talked to coach [Nick] Saban [Wednesday] night on the phone and he told... 
• Tide watching Florida athlete • Tider Insider (Subscribers Only)
"Alabama has been writing me for a while. I watched some of their spring game last weekend and I liked how they spread the ball around and have a balanced offense. …"
• Spring review: Running backs • BamaOnLine (Subscribers Only)
BamaOnLine.com reviews Alabama's spring football practice position by position this week, continuing with the running backs. 
• Bumphis talks UA visit • BamaOnLine (Subscribers Only)
On Wednesday, Rivals250 athlete Chad Bumphis made a quick mid-week trip to the Capstone to meet with Tide coaches and to take a look at the facilities with his family. Find out the latest on his visit by checking the Ultimate Ticket for all of the details.
• Video Highlights of New Tide Commit • BamaOnLine (Subscribers Only)
On Thursday afternoon, big Brookwood offensive lineman Kellen Williams became Alabama's second commitment of 2009. In this video highlight feature, see why this fast-rising prospect is considered to be one of the best linemen in the southeast.
• Big offers pile up for UA target • BamaOnLine (Subscribers Only)
Brentwood Academy has a long tradition of college football talent and the class of 2009 is no different as offensive lineman Alex Bullard already holds 14 offers from some very prestigious programs. The high school offensive tackle picked up a new one recently from one of ... 
• Tide still among SC star's favorites • BamaOnLine (Subscribers Only)
SC star David Sims recently left the Alabama A-Day event with good reviews, and with other teams hot on his trails, the versatile athlete still has UA among his favorites. 
• Alabama CB Names Favorites • 'BamaMag  (Subscribers Only)
Jonathan Edwards, cornerback from Tuscaloosa-Central, (Ala.), recorded 15 interceptions during the 2007 season, and helped lead the Falcons to the Class 4A state championship. Edwards names three as favorites.
• ScoutSouth.com: Brandon Gottfried • 'BamaMag  (Subscribers Only)
The latest news with son of Tide's basketball coach.
• ScoutSouth.com: Aerik Davis • 'BamaMag  (Subscribers Only)
The latest news from Leroy, (Ala.).
Saturday, April 19, 2008
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• Tide Roll with Two 8-0 Shutouts of South Carolina • RollTide.com
No. 1 Alabama celebrated Senior Day on Saturday with a pair of 8-0 shutouts against South Carolina in front of 2,421 fans at the Alabama Softball Complex.
• Tide Offense Blows Past Miss. State, 21-7 • RollTide.com
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The Alabama baseball team had its best Southeastern Conference offensive output since the 2001 season with a resounding 21-7 win over the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the first ...
• Tide Shells State 21-7 In Saturday Game-One • 'BamaMag  (Subscribers Only)
TUSCALOOSA – Alabama batters uncorked four home runs, three in the seventh inning and two of those by second baseman Ross Wilson, as the Crimson Tide overpowered Mississippi State 21-7 in game-one of a Saturday doubleheader at Sewell-Thomas Field. Game two was to begin at 6:15.
• Tide Men's Golfers & Sykora Lead Going into Sunday's Final Round at SEC Golf • RollTide.com
The University of Alabama men's golf team held on to its team lead and Tide senior Joseph Sykora held on to the individual leader after 36 holes of play were completed Saturday. Alabama will play i...
• Baseball
Game 1: Alabama 21, Mississippi State 7
• Softball:
Game 2: Alabama 8, South Carolina 0 (5)
• Softball:
Game 1: Alabama 8, South Carolina 0 (6)
• Spring review: Tight ends • BamaOnLine (Subscribers Only)
Think Alabama's football team has depth problems everywhere? Think again. While there is plenty of concern at some positions, tight end is likely the deepest position on the entire team. Led by Nick Walker (88) and Travis McCall (83), UA enters the season with experienced leadership at this spot. Check the Ultimate Ticket for BamaOnLine.com's Spring review of the tight ends.
• Rowing Heads to the Southern Intercollegiate Rowing Championships • RollTide.com
The Alabama Rowing team heads into the postseason this weekend at the Southern Intercollegiate Rowing Championships in Oakridge, Tenn. on Melton Lake.
• Full speed ahead for No. 1 Tide softball team • Tuscaloosa News
TUSCALOOSA | With a No. 1 national ranking, a 20-game winning streak and the Southeastern Conference Western Division crown already sewn up, this might look like a good weekend for the University of Alabama softball team to let up.
• Men's golf team out in front at SEC Tournament • Tuscaloosa News
ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. | The top-ranked University of Alabama golf team showed Friday what sets it apart. Down at 4-over and in 4th place when it made the turn midway through the first round of the...
• Rowing team is on the road • Tuscaloosa News
The Alabama rowing team heads into the postseason this weekend at the Southern Intercollegiate Rowing Championships in Oak Ridge, Tenn., on Melton Lake.
• Women's golf team fifth at SEC tourney • Tuscaloosa News
LOUDON, Tenn. | The Alabama women’s golf team completed day one at the SEC Championships with a 19-over-par 307 Friday at the Tennessee National Golf Club. The Crimson Tide is fifth.
• Tide-Bulldogs baseball rained out Friday night • Tuscaloosa News
TUSCALOOSA | The Alabama-Mississippi State baseball game was rained out Friday night at Sewell-Thomas Stadium and will be made up as part of a doubleheader today, beginning at 2 p.m.
• Spurs’ Robert Horry could finally be nearing the end • Tuscaloosa News
He’s played in only 45 games this year and his longest stint has been 24 minutes. At age 37, Robert Horry is nearing the end of his career. He’s been plagued by injuries all season and has missed the... 
• Tide women's golf team in SEC tourney • The Birmingham