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Tide's Swan and Thompson Candidates for Jack Nicklaus Award
RollTide.com
Two University of Alabama golfers have been named to the watch list for the 2008 Jack Nicklaus Award. The Nicklaus Award is presented to the Player of the Year in NCAA Divisions I, II and III, as w... |
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Charlotte Morgan Sweeps National Player of the Week Awards
RollTide.com
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Alabama sophomore 1B/P Charlotte Morgan added to her list of accolades on Tuesday as she was named both the Louisville Slugger/NFCA and the ASA/USA Softball Collegiate National P... |
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Ronald Steele Announces He Will Explore the NBA Draft
RollTide.com
University of Alabama point guard Ronald Steele officially announced on Tuesday that he will explore his options by submitting his name into the 2008 NBA Draft, though he has no plans to hire an ag... |
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TideSports Video
Tuscaloosa News
Ronald Steele press conference |
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Steele decides to test NBA draft waters
Tuscaloosa News
After not playing in a real basketball game for more than a year, University of Alabama point guard Ron Steele is going to attempt to play his next game in the NBA. |
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This Week In SEC Baseball - April 8th
SEC Sports
This Week In SEC Baseball - April 8th |
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This
Week In SEC Softball - April 8th
SEC Sports
This Week In SEC Softball - April 8th |
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Indiana LB impressed with UA
Tider Insider (Subscribers Only)
"I like the tradition at Alabama. They have the most national championships and they have the number one recruiting class coming in. I think they could win a championship soon, and that's something I want to be a part of " |
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Scenes from Monday's practice
Tider Insider (Subscribers Only)
Here is a look at some shots from Monday afternoon in Tuscaloosa. |
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Huber takes to linebacker
BamaOnLine (Subscribers Only)
Alabama's Baron Huber moved from fullback to linebacker last week during spring football practice, and while coach Nick Saban called the switch an experiment, Huber said he hopes it is permanent. Check the Ultimate Ticket for more on the Crimson Tide's junior bruiser from Knoxville, Tenn. |
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Steele hopes for invite
BamaOnLine
UA basketball coach Mark Gottfried met with the media Tuesday, but among three guards who could be leaving the program for various reasons, he was only taking questions on one: PG Ron Steele |
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Steele To Explore NBA Situation
'BamaMag
Alabama star point guard Ronald Steele, who was out much of 2007 and all of 2008, officially announced his intention to explore the NBA. Meanwhile, at least one current Alabama men's basketball player--and possibly as many as three--intends to transfer. |
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Alabama's Michael Thompson Shares His Experience at The 2008 Masters Tournament
RollTide.com
University of Alabama senior golfer Michael Thompson is one of three amateurs participating this week at Augusta National at the 2008 Masters Tournament. |
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Tubbs release request latest in hoops news
Tuscaloosa News
Alabama guard Ronald Steele will announce his intentions to enter the NBA draft today, while guards Rico Pickett and Justin Tubbs will not return to the team. |
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Andrew Bone: Recruiting Notebook
Tuscaloosa News
Lesser known defensive prospects emerging. |
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Elite offers roll in for Ming
BamaOnLine (Subscribers Only)
He is quickly compiling one of the most impressive offer lists in the southeast, and Athens defensive end William Ming has recently added three more elite offers to an already terrific resume. This weekend, Ming will take in the Alabama A-Day scrimmage. Find out the latest by checking the Ultimate Ticket for details. |
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Combine standout opens things up
'BamaMag (Subscribers Only)
Read on to see what DL Olivier Vernon is saying. |
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Ambles Moves to Pass-Happy Offense
'BamaMag (Subscribers Only)
The latest news out of Henry County. |
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4.7.08 - Crimson Tide This Week
Tide TV (Subscribers Only)
Catch up on the latest in Alabama athletics |
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4.7.08 - Spring Practice Day 11
Tide TV (Subscribers Only)
The Tide works Monday for their 11th day of spriong practice |
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4.7.08 - Baron Huber
Tide TV (Subscribers Only)
Baron talks about spring practice |
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4.7.08 - John Parker Wilson
Tide TV (Subscribers Only)
John Parker talks about spring practice |
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4.7.08 - Rashad Johnson
Tide TV (Subscribers Only)
Rashad talks about spring practice |
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4.7.08 - Justin Woodall
Tide TV (Subscribers Only)
Justin talks about spring practice |
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Thompson set for Masters experience
Tuscaloosa News
TUSCALOOSA | Green jackets, pimento cheese sandwiches, Magnolia Lane, the Crows Nest and the back nine on Sunday. All of these things can be found at Augusta National Golf Club, and Michael Thompson, a senior golfer on the No. 1 ranked Alabama golf team, knows all of them well. Since he was a... |
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Davis bulks up, hopes to land starting job on offensive line
Tuscaloosa News
TUSCALOOSA | When it comes to landing a starting job on the University of Alabama football team, there are two words that frequently come into play: Opportunity and experience. |
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Tennis team takes down No. 11 Gators
Tuscaloosa News
GAINESVILLE, Fla.| Despite a one-day delay in the match, the 24th ranked Alabama mens tennis team came out ready to play as it defeated the higher ranked Gators 5-2 today at the Ring Tennis Courts... |
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Golf team in sixth place in Texas
Tuscaloosa News
AUSTIN, Texas | The top-ranked University of Alabama golf team is in sixth place after a tough opening but solid comeback Monday at the Morris Williams Intercollegiate, a 15-team tournament hosted by... |
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Baseball team hosts two non-conference games before SEC series with Vols
Tuscaloosa News
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UAs Morgan named SEC Player of the Week
Tuscaloosa News
TUSCALOOSA | Charlotte Morgan was named Southeastern Conference Player of the Week after leading the second-ranked University of Alabama softball team to a three-game weekend sweep of No. 10 LSU. |
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How's that new offense going?
al.com
It has been arguably the most asked question of Alabama's spring practice. How much will things change -- if at all -- under new offensive coordinator Jim McElwain? |
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A few quick practice notes...
al.com
Hello from Alabama football practice number 11. A very eventful 20-minute media viewing period, if I do say so myself. |
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Crimson Tide wide receiver Darius Hanks impressive in spring drills
The Birmingham News
TUSCALOOSA - Spring football is a time for players to create new impressions. Whatever happened in the fall is pushed to the back of the coaches' minds, making way for memories created in the last few weeks. |
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Alabama point guard Rico Pickett suspended, may transfer
The Birmingham News
TUSCALOOSA - The University of Alabama's point guard situation for next season grew even cloudier Monday. |
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COLLEGE FOOTBALL BEAT
The Birmingham News
ALABAMA Reamer gets shot at linebacker: |
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Huber happy with change
Press-Register
TUSCALOOSA -- Alabama junior Baron Huber is a linebacker again, and he doesn't share his head coach's view of the switch as a spring experiment. |
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Pickett, UA at odds over suspension
Press-Register
TUSCALOOSA -- Point guard Rico Pickett's career with Alabama's basketball program may be headed toward an abrupt end. |
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Sports Soundoff
Press-Register
Tuesday, April 08, 2008 |
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Dad vows Pickett will bolt Bama
Huntsville Times
Transfer likely in wake of guard's second suspension |
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UA FOOTBALL: Players see progress this spring
Montgomery Advertiser
Alabama completed its 11th practice of the spring Monday and Crimson Tide players like the results they're seeing. |
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UA BASKETBALL: Pickett's dad says son is transferring
Montgomery Advertiser
TUSCALOOSA -- The war of words continued on Monday between Alabama basketball coach Mark Gottfried and freshman point guard Rico Pickett as Pickett's father told the Decatur Daily his son planned to transfer to another school. |
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Pickett says hes through at Alabama
Decatur Daily (Subscribers
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TUSCALOOSA Tide freshman point guard Rico Pickett gave no wiggle room in his decision to transfer from Alabama. |
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Huber getting time at linebacker
Decatur Daily (Subscribers
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TUSCALOOSA For Alabamas newest linebacker Baron Huber, his sack dance in the Tides scrimmage Saturday didnt look too extravagant. |
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TQ - Should College Football Have A Final 4?
College Football News
After a Final Four with all four No. 1 seeds facing off, did it make a Plus One, or four-team college football playoff, seem like a better or worse idea? |
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Atlanta duo visit Tuscaloosa
Tider Insider (Subscribers Only)
"The practice was very intense. They are continually moving. The coaches and players are all very enthusiastic. They get in a lot of reps. They move quickly, so that every player -- from the first team to the fourth team -- gets reps " |
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Spring practice notes
Tider Insider (Subscribers Only)
Offense improving Huber at linebacker Woodall having a good spring Bad break Brian strikes again |
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BOL audio: Wilson, others talk spring drills
BamaOnLine (Subscribers Only)
Audio interviews from Monday on Alabama quarterback John Parker Wilson and first-team safeties Rashad Johnson and Justin Woodall. |
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Ga. duo takes in Tide practice
BamaOnLine (Subscribers Only)
With high school spring breaks across the southeast rolling by weekly, top prospects are getting out and watching spring practices at their various college options. Two of the top athletes in the state of Georgia took in an Alabama practice on Monday and loved what they saw. Find out the latest by checking the Ultimate Ticket. |
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PHOTO GALLERY: Spring 2008 Day 11
BamaOnLine (Subscribers Only)
The Crimson Tide hit the practice field on Monday in preparation for their annual A-Day game on Saturday. Check out BOL's exclusive photo gallery from today's action. |
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BOL notebook: Deaderick talks defense
BamaOnLine (Subscribers Only)
Alabama DE Brandon Deaderick figures to be a major key to the Crimson Tide's pass rush in 2008. Check the Ultimate Ticket for more on Deaderick and others in BamaOnLine.com's Monday notebook. |
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Bayou OL likes the Tide
BamaOnLine (Subscribers Only)
One of Louisiana's top offensive linemen has picked up a couple of SEC offers, but one school he would like to land an additional offer from is the Alabama Crimson Tide. Find out the latest on this fast riser. |
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Random Stuff- Tuesday, April 8
Crimson Country Club (Members
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Some junk for your trunk |
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Combine standout opens things up
'BamaMag (Subscribers Only)
Olivier Vernon was one of the top performers at the Under Armour/Scout.com Combine in South Florida on Saturday and the Hialeah (Fla.) American standout who committed to Miami earlier this spring has news to report. |
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Wilson Pleased With Spring Progress
'BamaMag (Subscribers Only)
Second scrimmage improvement part of best spring practice |
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Baseball:
Alabama 7, Southeastern Louisiana 0 |
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Ten Gymnasts Named To SEC Academic Honor Roll
RollTide.com
The Southeastern Conference announced the 2007-08 SEC Winter Academic Honor Roll today, which includes 10 members of the fourth-ranked Alabama Gymnastics team, pushing the Crimson Tide's league-bes... |
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Six Tide Basketball Players Named Academic All-SEC
RollTide.com
The Crimson Tide led the Southeastern Conference with six Academic All-SEC men's basketball players in 2007-08. |
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TideSports Video
Tuscaloosa News
Spring Practice |
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SEC Announces Winter Academic Honor Roll
SEC Sports
BIRMINGHAM -- A total of 367 student-athletes were named to the 2007-08 SEC Winter Academic Honor Roll Wednesday by SEC Commissioner Mike Slive. |
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Auburn likely to offer Calhoun DT
AJC
ACC and SEC schools continue to inquire about Calhoun junior defensive tackle Eric McDaniel. |
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VIDEO: Inside Wednesday's practice
BamaOnLine (Subscribers Only)
With A-Day just three days away, the Alabama Crimson Tide went back to work Wednesday afternoon, working out in full pads at Thomas-Drew practice fields. In today's practice video we give special attention to the Tide defense. |
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Spring practice report: Day 12
BamaOnLine (Subscribers Only)
RB Terry Grant and the rest of the Alabama football team practiced under the warmest skies of the spring yet in preparation for Saturday's A-Day game. Click here for BOL's practice report. |
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Crimson Tide Softball Begins Road Trip Thursday at Troy
RollTide.com
No. 2/3 Alabama has reeled off 14-straight wins and 12 in a row in SEC play headed into a mid-week game at Troy (24-17, 9-6 Sun Belt) and a weekend showdown at Auburn (31-11, 9-7 SEC). The Crimson ... |
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Women's Golf Checks into the Top 10 in Latest Polls
RollTide.com
The Alabama women's golf team moved into the top-10 in the latest Golfweek/Sagarin poll by checking in at No. 10. The Tide is also ranked at No. 7 in the latest Golfstat poll. The third Golf World/... |
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Tech, Bama among schools eyeing Miller Grove WR Hill
AJC
Miller Grove junior Stephen Hill has what colleges are looking for in wide receivers height and speed. Hill, a three-sport standout, is starting to attract more college offers. The 6-foot-4, 185-pound Hill already has football offers from Central Florida... |
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Louisiana WR expected to take in A-Day
Tider Insider (Subscribers Only)
"I like the way Coach Saban and Alabama is recruiting me. I like coach Saban's mindset. He likes to get in good players " |
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Quinton Dial Jr. Highlights
BamaOnLine (Subscribers Only)
Clay-Chalkville defensive tackle Quinton Dial is an enormous space-eating presence in the middle that has earned early offers from Alabama, Auburn and Florida. In this premium video feature, see Dial at work controlling the line of scrimmage and showing off his size, strength and quickness. |
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Tide on verge of landing
OL?
BamaOnLine (Subscribers Only)
The University of Alabama gave an early offer to this Peach state offensive lineman and has been in the driver's seat ever since. Could an early decision be forthcoming? |
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Demond Dennis Back from Road Trip
'BamaMag (Subscribers Only)
Demond Dennis, running back from Atlanta-Carver, (Ga.), received his first offer from Alabama with two more schools adding their name to mix. Dennis has been on several unofficial visits as he updated the latest news. |
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Behind Enemy Lines: Siran Stacy Update
'BamaMag
2008 Auburn Football, 2008 Alabama Football |
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Baseball:
Tuesday Night - Alabama 12, Mississippi Valley State 4 |
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Bama in the NBA
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April 8---Stats<<<: Check out how the former Alabama players are doing..... |
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Odle Scores Five Runs in Tide's 12-4 Win
RollTide.com
Junior outfielder Tyler Odle went 3-for-3 with a home run, two RBI and scored five runs in leading Alabama to an 12-4 win over Mississippi Valley State Tuesday night at Sewell-Thomas Stadium. |
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4.8.08 - Ron Steele Announcement
Tide TV (Subscribers Only)
Ron Steele declares his intention for the 2008 draft. |
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Bama's Michael Thompson Plays Masters Practice Round with Phil Mickelson
RollTide.com
Tide senior golfer Michael Thompson was paired with 2-time Masters Champion Phil Mickelson in a practice round Tuesday at Augusta National. Thompson says no one kept score but the group played well... |
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No. 1 Ranked Tide Golfers Close Out Regular Season
RollTide.com
The University of Alabama men's golf team, ranked No. 1 in the nation, played its final round of the regular season Tuesday, finishing 7th at the Morris Williams Intercollegiate. Alabama now readie... |
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Cecil
Hurt: Gottfried remains positive as roster continues to dwindle
Tuscaloosa News At one point on Tuesday morning, it sounded like the last manager standing on the men's basketball team needed to sweep up any remaining popcorn in the Coleman Coliseum aisles, dim the lights and... |
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Steele says he's physically fit, ready for the NBA
Tuscaloosa News
After not playing in a real basketball game for more than a year, University of Alabama point guard Ronald Steele will attempt to play his next game in the NBA. |
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Andrew Bone: Tide signee visits Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa News
Out-of-stater makes long trip to see future teammates. |
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Defensive line appears stable
Tuscaloosa News
Coming into this spring, the defensive line was supposed to be one of the biggest question marks for the Crimson Tide, especially with the departure of first-team All-Southeastern Conference end... |
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Thompson tests his game alongside one of the best
Tuscaloosa News
University of Alabama golfer Michael Thompson spent a memorable second day at Augusta National Golf Club preparing for his debut at the Masters. |
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BRIEFLY: Tide seventh at Morris Williams tourney
Tuscaloosa News
The top-ranked University of Alabama golf team played its final round of the regular season Tuesday, finishing seventh at the Morris Williams Intercollegiate. |
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Clearly, the Biggest Loser people had no idea...
al.com
what they were in for. Oh sure, I bet they expected to get a serious response from fans. A reality-style TV show, The Biggest Loser has a pretty big following. But once they got an Alabama guy like Roger Schultz, who wants to bet the vote totals went through the roof? |
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Oft-injured Motley out for A-Day Game
al.com
Alabama sophomore Brian Motley tries to stay optimistic. But after painfully breaking three bones and undergoing three surgeries in the past seven months, it isn't so easy. |
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Nervous time for Gottfried, program
The Birmingham News
TUSCALOOSA - His All-American point guard sat one chair away, announcing his intentions to enter the NBA draft. |
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NBA, transfers may take a toll on Tide
Press-Register
TUSCALOOSA -- With two Alabama players poised to jump ship, Tide All-American point guard Ron Steele explained Tuesday his own plan to test the waters of professional basketball. |
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Sports Soundoff
Press-Register
Wednesday, April 09, 2008 |
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Exit Tuscaloosa:Guards on the go
Huntsville Times
Steele checks draft; Tubbs joins Pickett on transfer route |
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College baseball
Huntsville Times
Tuesday's games: Alabama 12, Mississippi Valley St. 4: Junior outfielder Tyler Odle went 3-for-3 with a home run, two RBIs and scored five runs in leading Alabama over Mississippi Valley State in Tuscaloosa. |
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Crimson Tide records season-high 18 hits
Crimson White
The Alabama baseball team recorded a season-high 18 hits en route to a 12-4 victory against Mississippi Valley State Tuesday night. Three different Crimson Tide players had three hits in the game, led by right fielder Tyler Odle who had a single, a double and a home run and scored five runs in the game. |
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Ron Steele enters name into NBA Draft
Crimson White
Senior has option to stay at Alabama Alabama senior Ronald Steele followed in teammate Richard Hendrix's footsteps Tuesday as he announced he will enter his name into the 2008 NBA Draft, but will leave his options open to return to Alabama. "Today, I am going to formally announce my intentions to enter the 2008 NBA Draft," Steele said. |
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SEC Baseball Roundup - Tuesday, April 8th
SEC Sports
SEC Baseball Roundup - Tuesday, April 8th |
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UA FOOTBALL: Motley sidelined after breaking finger
Montgomery Advertiser
Alabama's Brian Motley always seems to be catching a break these days. It just isn't the type of break he's looking for. More |
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GOLF: Bama's Thompson competing in the Masters
Montgomery Advertiser
TUSCALOOSA -- Two events have led to big changes in Michael Thompson's college golfing career. |
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SPRING SPORTS ROUNDUP: Tide turns back MVSU
Montgomery Advertiser
Brandon May had four RBIs and Josh Rutledge drove in three runs to lead Alabama to a 12-4 victory over Mississippi Valley State on Tuesday night. More |
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Steele entering draft; Tubbs latest defection
Decatur Daily (Subscribers
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TUSCALOOSA Alabama basketball coach Mark Gottfried didnt waste time to deflect the talk of transfers and problems with his team during a news conference Tuesday. |
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North Gwinnett QB lands first offer
AJC
Mike Tamburo, the 6-foot-1, 180-pound left-handed junior quarterback for North Gwinnett, has received his first scholarship offer. |
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TI TV 4/8/08
WVUA-7
TI TV 4/8/08 |
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Georgia RB is a hot commodity
Tider Insider (Subscribers Only)
"I know Alabama is going to be good. If I do make any camps this summer, one of them will be to Coach Saban's camp at Alabama " |
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Offers pour in for Long
BamaOnLine (Subscribers Only)
One of the top offensive linemen in the southeast is Briarcrest Christian (Memphis) tackle Austin Long who holds double-digit offers from some of the best programs in the country - including Alabama. Find out his thoughts on the Tide as well as the latest on his new offers by checking the Ultimate Ticket. |
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Ekey Garners Two Player of the Week Honors
RollTide.com
Coming off a record setting performance, Alabama junior Kathleen Ekey was named the Golfweek and SEC Player of the Week. Ekey guided Alabama to its second tournament victory of the spring as the Ti... |
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Women's Tennis Heads to Auburn to Wrap-up SEC Regular Season
RollTide.com
The University of Alabama women's tennis team heads to Auburn this weekend to take on the 28th ranked Auburn Tigers Saturday, April 12 at 12:00 p.m. at the Luther Young Tennis Complex. |
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Women's Soccer to Scrimmage and Host Clinic This Weekend in Orange Beach
RollTide.com
The University of Alabama women's soccer team will play three friendlies and host a clinic in Orange Beach this weekend, facing West Alabama and Northwestern State on Saturday and taking on South A... |
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Golden Flake A-Day Gameday Central
RollTide.com
The University of Alabama football team and head coach Nick Saban wraps up spring practice with the 2008 Golden Flake A-Day Game at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The kickoff for the annual game is set fo... |
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Men's Tennis Picks up Two Wins over Non-Conference Foes
RollTide.com
The 22nd ranked Alabama men's tennis team topped UAB and Samford yesterday in a double-header in Birmingham. The Tide came from behind to defeat UAB 5-2, before downing Samford 6-1. With the wins... |
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4.10.08 - Coach Saban Post Practice
Tide TV (Subscribers Only)
Coach Saban addresses the media after Thursday's practice. |
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4.10.08 - Spring Practice Day 13
Tide TV (Subscribers Only)
The Tide wrap up practice before the A Day game. |
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UA's Thompson 1-over at Augusta
Tuscaloosa News
University of Alabama golfer Michael Thompson finished his first round at the Masters at 1-over par, tied for 42nd place at the time his round ended this afternoon. |
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Tidesports Video
Tuscaloosa News
Spring practice 4/10 |
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Tidesports Video
Tuscaloosa News
Nick Saban 4/10 |
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Tidesports Video
Tuscaloosa News
Andre Smith |
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Tidesports Video
Tuscaloosa News
Antoine Caldwell |
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Spring shots
Tider Insider (Subscribers Only)
Here are some practices scenes. |
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BOL's A-Day fan guide
BamaOnLine
With the annual A-Day game approaching, BamaOnLine.com is a Crimson Tide fan's one-stop source for information on attending the game. Below is a complete look at what is happening, when it's happening and how to get there. |
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VIDEO: Inside Thursday's practice
BamaOnLine (Subscribers Only)
On Thursday, the Alabama Crimson Tide went through its final practice before Saturday's A-Day scrimmage, working out in shorts and helmets at Thomas-Drew practice fields. Today BOL spotlights the offensive side of the ... |
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VIDEO: Saban previews A-Day game
BamaOnLine (Subscribers Only)
Following Thursday's practice, Alabama head coach Nick Saban provided a preview of Saturday's A-Day game. Check the Ultimate Ticket for video of Saban's post-practice comments. |
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Tide completes prep for annual A-Day game
BamaOnLine (Subscribers Only)
Alabama's Jeramie Griffin and the rest of the Crimson Tide completed preparations for the annual A-Day scrimmage on Thursday. Check the Ultimate Ticket for BOL's practice report. |
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A-Day Preview
Crimson Country Club (Members
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This blog is kind of an A Day Preview, kind of a 2/3rds of Spring Has Now Passed Review and kind of just a bunch of disjointed thoughts. Its also just kind of good. Its not real good. If you want real good, try playboy.com or the bigfoot researchers organization website. Both have full frontal shots but I will warn you, the BFROs is from 1967 shot with a 16 milimeter camera. And she is somewhat hairy. But those are definitely boobs. And she is walking directly away, probably the same reaction I would get from Miss October. Anyhoo, I regress |
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Bama in the NBA
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April 9---Stats<<<: Check out how the former Alabama players are doing..... |
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Quigley Shuts Out SE Louisiana, 7-0
RollTide.com
Alabama left-hander Miers Quigley threw one less scoreless inning Wednesday night than Southeastern Louisiana used pitchers in leading the Crimson Tide to a 7-0 win at Sewell-Thomas Stadium. Qui... |
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Fanney is anxious to grab starting spot
Tuscaloosa News
TUSCALOOSA | Watching the University of Alabama linebackers this spring has been almost like a game of musical chairs. With each round, the participants have been moving around, and where they might all eventually end up is still anyones guess. |
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TideSports Video
Tuscaloosa News
Alabama vs SE Louisiana Baseball |
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TideSporst Photos
Tuscaloosa News
Alabama vs. SE Louisiana |
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Bamas Pickett, Tubbs granted releases
Tuscaloosa News
TUSCALOOSA | The University of Alabama basketball program granted freshman guard Rico Pickett and sophomore guard Justin Tubbs releases from their National Letters of Intent on Wednesday, the... |
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Quigley has strong outing; readies for weekend start
Tuscaloosa News
TUSCALOOSA | It may have been Miers Quigleys last mid-week start of the season but he made the most of it. |
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Bama looking for 15th straight win in visit to Troy
Tuscaloosa News
TUSCALOOSA | The second-ranked University of Alabama softball team will carry a lot of accolades into tonights non-conference game at Troy. |
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Thompson braces for biggest day
Tuscaloosa News
University of Alabama senior golfer Michael Thompson played with two-time Masters champion Ben Crenshaw and finished in a tie for fourth place Wednesday at the Par 3 Contest. |
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Ray Melick: Don't blame Crimson Tide coach Mark Gottfried this time
The Birmingham News
There was a time, not that long ago, when an Alabama basketball coach would have loved to have people talking about his team a month after the season ended. |
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COLLEGE FOOTBALL BEAT
The Birmingham News
ALABAMA Deaderick setting example for others: |
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University of Alabama golfer Michael Thompson enjoying life at the Masters
The Birmingham News
In front of the patrons, amid the azaleas and dogwoods, just off Magnolia Lane, Michael Thompson will tee off at the Masters today. |
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Sports Digest
The Birmingham News
COLLEGE BASKETBALL Tide releases Pickett, Tubbs: |
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Alabama defensive line trying to replace motor
Press-Register
TUSCALOOSA -- Alabama defensive end Brandon Deaderick isn't tempering his own expectations heading into his junior season. |
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Sports Soundoff
Press-Register
Thursday, April 10, 2008 |
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Tide blanks Southeastern Louisiana
Press-Register
TUSCALOOSA -- Alabama left-hander Miers Quigley continued to be stingy and Alex Kubal had three hits and an RBI to lead the Crimson Tide to a 7-0 win over Southeastern Louisiana Wednesday night. |
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Tide's Pickett leaves team
Press-Register
TUSCALOOSA -- It wasn't messy. All that stood in the way of an anticipated divorce was a Wednesday meeting and one final question. |
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Woodall listens this heart
Huntsville Times
Bama junior nixes baseball riches for a shot as starting DB |
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Guard duo free to exit Bama
Huntsville Times
Pickett, Tubbs are given releases from basketball program |
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So far, Augusta fits him to a tee
Huntsville Times
Bama's Thompson living the dream among golf legends |
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Saban falling in love?
al.com
Did y'all catch what Saban said last week? |
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Strong pitching anchors shutout
Crimson White
Quigley pitches seven scoreless innings and improves to 4-1 on the season Lefthander Miers Quigley shut down the Southeastern Louisiana Lions Wednesday night as the Crimson Tide rolled 7-0. Quigley pitched seven scoreless innings while giving up six hits and recording three strikeouts. After Wednesday's outing, Quigley's ERA dropped to 2. |
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Second-ranked Tide aims to sweep state
Crimson White
The No. 2 Crimson Tide softball team is 35-3 with a 15-2 mark in the SEC. But the Tide has another opportunity looming - to sweep the state. Alabama will play at Troy tonight and have a three-game series at Auburn this weekend. While these games won't be played at Bryant-Denny Stadium in front of more than 92,000 fans, Alabama still feels the rivalry. |
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Tide in record-setting form leading up to SEC Championship
Crimson White
The Crimson Tide Women's Golf team moved into the 10th spot in the Golfweek/Sagarin poll Wednesday. Alabama reached the ranking after a record-breaking performance in last weekend's Crimson Tide Classic. Junior Kathleen Ekey won the tournament and set an Alabama and women's course single-round record of 65 (-7). |
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SEC Baseball Roundup - Wednesday, April 9th
SEC Sports
SEC Baseball Roundup - Wednesday, April 9th |
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THE MASTERS GOLF TOURNAMENT: Thompson enjoys thrill of Masters
Montgomery Advertiser
AUGUSTA, Ga, -- University of Alabama senior Michael Thompson will live out a golfer's dream this week as he opens play today in the 2008 Masters at Augusta National. |
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ALABAMA FOOTBALL: Tide's Deaderick assumes leadership role on defense
Montgomery Advertiser
TUSCALOOSA -- Last year, Wallace Gilberry ranked third in the country with 27 tackles for loss and among the top 25 players in Division I college football with 10 sacks. |
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Tubbs, Pickett leave Tide basketball team
Montgomery Advertiser
TUSCALOOSA -- Alabama coach Mark Gottfried granted the wishes of two disgruntled players on Wednesday, releasing them from their letters of intent so they may transfer to another school. |
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SPRING SPORTS ROUNDUP: Quigley pitches shutout; Crimson Tide victorious
Montgomery Advertiser
TUSCALOOSA -- Miers Quigley pitched seven scoreless innings to lead Alabama to a 7-0 win over Southeastern Louisiana on Wednesday night. |
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SPORTS BRIEFS: Two UA players finalists for award
Montgomery Advertiser
Alabama's Brittany Rogers and Charlotte Morgan were among 25 finalists announced Wednesday by the Amateur Softball Association for the 2008 USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year Award. |
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Alabama grants Pickett his release to transfer
Decatur Daily (Subscribers
Only)
TUSCALOOSA It took 20 minutes Wednesday for Rico Pickett to end his basketball career at Alabama. |
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Tides Motley back where he started
Decatur Daily (Subscribers
Only)
TUSCALOOSA There is one member of Alabamas offensive line who just doesnt fit the mold. He looks big enough to play the position, but lacks that certain kind of girth that it takes to truly look like he belongs. |
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Bama interested in Georgia teammates
Tider Insider (Subscribers Only)
This Georgia duo is drawing interest from several top programs, including the Crimson Tide. |
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Mississippi lineman taking his time
Tider Insider (Subscribers Only)
"I like Alabama. I really enjoyed the visit for their Junior Day [in March]. It was good to talk to the coaches and see their facilities " |
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Elite visitors expected for A-Day
Tider Insider (Subscribers Only)
A year after the fact, potential college football prospects still mention the incredible 92,000 fans that packed the Alabama A-Day scrimmage in 2007 when asked about their thoughts on the Crimson Tide. This Saturday, elite prospects will once again be in attendance, including over 10 four-star prospects. Check out a list of Saturday's visitors by checking the Ultimate Ticket. |
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Alabama Baseball Rain Delay
RollTide.com
Due to a steady rain at Robert M. Lindsay Field at Lindsey Nelson Stadium, first pitch for Friday's baseball game between Tennessee and Alabama has been pushed back to 8:30 p.m. ET. |
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Alabama Gymnastics Finishes Preparation for the NCAA South Central Regional
RollTide.com
The Alabama Gymnastics team finished it season-long preparation for the NCAA Championships with today's practice for the NCAA South Central Regional Championships here at the Lloyd Noble Center. |
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Tide Softball at Auburn for SEC Showdown
RollTide.com
No. 2/3 Alabama has reeled off 15-straight wins and 12 in a row in SEC play headed this weekend's showdown at Auburn (33-11, 9-7 SEC). The Crimson Tide (36-3, 15-2 SEC) are fresh off of a midweek w... |
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Four Women's Basketball Players Named to SEC Honor Roll
RollTide.com
The Southeastern Conference released its 2007-08 Winter Academic Honor Roll that included four players from the Alabama women's basketball team. The winter sports includes, basketball, swimming an... |
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No. 22 Men's Tennis Hosts No. 26 Auburn in Season Finale
RollTide.com
The 22nd ranked Alabama men's tennis team hosts in-state rival Auburn Saturday, April 12 at the UA Varsity Courts in the final match of the conference season. The match is slated to begin at 5:00 ... |
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Women's Track Heads to 42nd Annual Sea Ray Relays
RollTide.com
The Alabama women's track and field team will compete at the 42nd annual Sea Ray Relays. The meet, formerly known as the Dogwood Relays, runs Wednesday through Saturday with the Tide starting event... |
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Men's Track Heads to Arizona to Compete at Sun Angel Classic
RollTide.com
The No. 9 ranked Alabama men's track and field team will once again head west, this time to compete at the 29th Sun Angel Track Classic presented by Coca-Cola this Friday and Saturday on Joe Selleh... |
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Tide's Riley Scores 15 in 1st Game at Portsmouth Invitational
RollTide.com
Bama's senior helps lead the team win |
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Swimmer Catalin Cosma Named to Inaugural SEC All-Freshman Team
RollTide.com
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Alabama Swimming and Diving rookie Catalin Cosma closed out a spectacular first year that included a pair of All-American honors with a spot on the inaugural Southeastern Conference All-Freshman team. |
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Tide Softball Crushes Troy, 11-0
RollTide.com
Dunne and Owens combine for a one-hitter in the circle |
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Men's Tennis Picks up Two Wins over Non-Conference Foes
RollTide.com
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The 22nd ranked Alabama men's tennis team topped UAB and Samford yesterday in a double-header in Birmingham. The Tide came from behind to defeat UAB 5-2, before downing Samford 6-1. With the wins, Alabama improves to 18-8 overall. |
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The wait is over for Tide's Woodall
Tuscaloosa News
He was supposed to be a baseball player, and yes, there were some doubts. Not enough to think he had made a mistake in turning down a lucrative contract from the New York Mets organization, but there were times Justin Woodall wondered how long it was going to take to make a significant impact on... |
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TideSports Video
Tuscaloosa News
April 11: A-Day |
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Andrew Bone: Chat Transcript Part ll
Tuscaloosa News
Recruiting Q&A session at TideSports.com. |
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Crimson Tide crushes Troy for 15th straight victory
Tuscaloosa News
No. 2 Alabama quickly disposed of Troy 11-0 in a six-inning shutout Thursday night in front of a Troy school-record crowd of 1,025 at the Trojan Softball Complex. |
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Thompson opens with 1-over-par 73
Tuscaloosa News
University of Alabama golfer Michael Thompson finished his first round at the Masters at 1-over-par 73 Thursday afternoon. |
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A-Day will match first-team and second-team units
Tuscaloosa News
TUSCALOOSA | University of Alabama football coach Nick Saban said Thursday that the A-Day Game would match one team consisting of the first offense and second defense against the second offense and... |
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Tide looks to reduce mistakes in series at Tennessee
Tuscaloosa News
The University of Alabama baseball team made some progress in its last Southeastern Conference road trip but not nearly as much as Crimson Tide coach Jim Wells would like. |
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Kevin Scarbinsky: Sky isn't falling on Tide hoops
The Birmingham News
It happens every spring. The season ends; the exodus begins. The latest departure makes five transfers in the last two years alone. |
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Copeland focused on closing out game for Tide
The Birmingham News
TUSCALOOSA - Nearly every time Josh Copeland walks to the mound, chaos surrounds him. |
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College baseball notebook
The Birmingham News
ALABAMA Avila fighting back spasms: |
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College football beat
The Birmingham News
ALABAMA Davis appears to win starting right tackle job: |
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Sports Digest
The Birmingham News
COLLEGE BASKETBALL Tide senior lifts club team: |
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Starters to battle starters
Press-Register
TUSCALOOSA -- Alabama coach Nick Saban would prefer his players draft two teams among themselves to compete in Saturday's 2 p.m. A-Day game at Bryant-Denny Stadium. |
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Sports Soundoff
Press-Register
Friday, April 11, 2008 |
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Another 'wow' day for A-Day?
Huntsville Times
Last year's spring crowd of 92,000 paid dividends |
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Tide turns Thompson's way after tough start
Huntsville Times
Alabama senior produces day's top amateur round |
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Standings reveal no one has emerged as SEC team to beat
Huntsville Times
As the Southeastern Conference schedule nears the halfway point, the only thing certain is the uncertainty. In both the East and West, only two games separate the top four teams. |
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92,138+
Crimson White
Alabama's 2007 A-Day sets new precedent for spring games |
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Tide prepared for regional championships
Crimson White
Gymnastics head coach Sarah Patterson heard a sports analyst talk about the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship and the pressure Memphis felt to make free throws. The analyst said the only reason people feel pressure is that they are not prepared. |
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SEC Baseball Coaches Press Conference
SEC Sports
SEC Baseball Coaches Press Conference |
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SEC Softball Roundup - Thursday, April 10th
SEC Sports
SEC Softball Roundup - Thursday, April 10th |
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SEC Baseball Weekend Pitching Matchups
SEC Sports
SEC Baseball Weekend Pitching Matchups |
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Bamas Thompson tied for 33rd after first round at the Masters
Montgomery Advertiser
AUGUSTA, Ga. University of Alabama senior All-American golfer Michael Thompson is one of three invited amateurs competing this week at the 2008 Masters Tournament. |
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ALABAMA FOOTBALL: Alexander tries to be Tide's big target
Montgomery Advertiser
Alabama sophomore wide receiver Earl Alexander looks to be a factor in the Crimson Tide's passing game. TUSCALOOSA -- Earl Alexander gave Alabama fans a brief glimpse of his ability in the 2007 season opener, hauling in four catches for 40 yards against Western Carolina. |
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ONLINE EXTRA:
Montgomery Advertiser
TIDE NOTEBOOK: Wilson more in sync with new receivers |
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UA BASEBALL: Tide visits
Vols, hopes to reverse road fortunes
Montgomery Advertiser
Alabama's baseball team hits the road for the second week in a row, hoping to improve its fortunes away from home against one of the hottest hosts in the Southeastern Conference. |
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Crimson Tide looks for wins over improved UT
Decatur Daily (Subscribers
Only)
Alabama coach Jim Wells hasnt exactly seen Tennessee play live. But when he pops the tape of the Vols into his video cassette player, he can see marked differences in UT under new coach Todd Raleigh. |
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Bayou linebacker keeping options open
Tider Insider (Subscribers Only)
"Alabama has a history of great football coaches. They have a great coach there now with Coach Saban being there " |
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Tide still on this elite receiver's list
Tider Insider (Subscribers Only)
"USC, Stanford, Florida, Georgia, Clemson, Tennessee, Ohio State, Notre Dame, Florida State, LSU, Kentucky, Illinois, Alabama, UCLA, Oklahoma and Michigan They are all even." |
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Bama winds up work for A-Day
Tider Insider (Subscribers Only)
On Thursday afternoon the Tide wrapped up its last practice before A-Day. Tide head coach Nick Saban announced that the Saturday spring game would pit the first offense and the second defense against the second offense and the first defense. |
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Rivals100 back a Tide target
BamaOnLine (Subscribers Only)
With Alabama in contention for the services of several Rivals100 running backs, a new target has emerged from the state of Missouri that has strong ties to one member of the UA coaching staff. Find out more about this exciting four-star prospect by checking the Ultimate Ticket. |
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Baseball breakdown: Alabama at Tennessee
BamaOnLine
Coach Jim Wells and the Alabama baseball team heads to Knoxville this weekend, trying to keep pace in the SEC West with a series against Tennessee. Click here for BOL's series preview. |
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Physical DT lands UA offer
BamaOnLine (Subscribers Only)
Big, athletic and nasty would be on the job description for any coach's advertisement for a college defensive tackle. One candidate that fits that bill at 6-foot-3, 265 pounds led his high school team to an undefeated season last fall and on Thursday picked up an Alabama offer. ... |
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Photo gallery: Day 13
BamaOnLine (Subscribers Only)
Alabama RB Jeramie Griffin goes through drills Thursday as the Crimson Tide made final preparations for A-Day. Check the Ultimate Ticket for T.G. Paschal's latest photo gallery. |
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BOLevision
BamaOnLine (Subscribers Only)
On this week's edition of BOLevision, BamaOnline.com staffers Chase Goodbread and Travis Reier take a look at A-Day and tackle a couple of questions from the Round Table. |
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VIDEO: Smith,
Caldwell talk spring drills
BamaOnLine (Subscribers Only)
VIDEO: Smith, Caldwell talk spring drills |
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BOL notebook: Saban previews A-Day game
BamaOnLine (Subscribers Only)
While it's a fair assumption that pretty much every Alabama football player looks forward to the annual A-Day scrimmage - particularly since it signals an end to spring drills - there's one group of Tide players who may come up a little short on satisfaction: the pass rushers. |
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Coger Has Left the Building
Crimson Country Club (Members
Only)
Just a short note today. |
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Tide's A-Day Greeting Recruits
'BamaMag
The University of Alabama set a national record in 2007 when over 92,000 fans packed Bryant-Denny Stadium for the annual A-Day game. Prospects from across the country were amazed by the fan support and helped lead the Crimson Tide to the top recruiting class in the nation. Alabama expects to host a big group of recruits Saturday with coach Nick Saban eager to see another lock-the-gates crowd. |
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Comfort Level Important
'BamaMag (Subscribers Only)
The latest news from Indiana. |
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Commitment on Horizon
'BamaMag (Subscribers Only)
The latest news with offensive tackle. |
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First Against First In A-Day Game
'BamaMag
The first team offense will go against the first team defense, a system that paradoxically is one Nick Saban does not prefer, but which he thinks is best from a coachs standpoint. Alabama had its final practice Thursday before it goes on public display in the A-Day Game on Saturday. |
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Softball: Thursday Night - Alabama 11, Troy 0 (6) |
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Crimson Defeats White in A-Day Scrimmage, 24-14
RollTide.com
In front of a Bryant-Denny Stadium crowd of 78,200, Alabama's Crimson squad defeated the White squad 24-14 Saturday in the school's annual Golden Flake A-Day Football Game. |
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Crimson Tide Post Doubleheader Sweep of Auburn
RollTide.com
The No. 2 Alabama softball team needed extra frames for a 5-4 win in the opening game of a doubleheader before blasting Auburn 12-1 in the second game to complete the sweep in front of 917 fans at ... |
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Softball: Game 2: Alabama 12, Auburn 1 |
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Rowing Wins Three of Four at Murray State to Close Out Regular Season
RollTide.com
Despite the threat of foul weather and some interesting conditions, the Alabama Rowing team was able to finish off its regular season strong today, winning three of |