Bama in the News

August 1 - August 15, 2007

• University of Alabama Football Team Reports to Campus on Thursday • RollTide.com
The University of Alabama football team will report to the UA campus on Thursday, August 2 as the Crimson Tide readies for the start of fall camp that will begin with a practice on Friday afternoon at 3 p.m.

• Bolton has moved up his announcement • BamaOnLine  (for members only)
A Peach State prospect that is likely to make a move up the rankings when they are updated is Devonta Bolton. Bolton has numerous offers now, but has it down to three. That number of three will be cut to one this Saturday when he makes his announcement. 

• Vanderbilt Football 2007: The Opponents • BamaMag (for members only)
Vanderbilt's 2007 football season starts in less than a month. We all know about the high expectations for this year's Commodore squad but let's take a look at the opponents and what they have to offer. VandyMania analyzes several important vital signs for the Commodore's 2007 opponents and for comparison purposes also provides the same data for the Black and Gold.

• Bama’s Bor and Maiyo to Compete at the World University Games • RollTide.com
The University of Alabama men's track and field team will send two athletes to the World University Games in Bangkok, Thailand, August 8-18. Augustus Maiyo will run the 3,000 meter steeplechase and Emmanuel Bor will run the 1500 meters.

• Former Crimson Tide Standout Miruna Mataoanu Wins.... • RollTide.com
Former Tide All-American high jumper Miruna Mataoanu took home fist place at the Romanian Championships this past weekend in Bucurest, Romania. 

• PHOTO GALLERY: Hoover 7-on-7 • BamaOnLine  (for members only)
Last week, Hoover High School hosted one of the nation's biggest high school 7-on-7 tournaments and among the attendees were some of the nation's elite high school prospects. BamaOnline photographer T.G. Paschal was on hand to capture the action as the nation's top prospects went head to head on the field... 

• South Carolina blue-chipper will narrow list soon • Tider Insider (for members only)
Defensive end Robert Quinn of North Charleston-Fort Dorchester, South Carolina has offers from virtually every top program in the country. The 6-4, 258-pound Quinn says that "everybody" is still in the hunt. But that will change soon.

• Mitch Dobbs: Another Farewell Column • BamaMag
After reading some of the BamaMag.com forum responses to Thomas Murphy’s farewell column last week I think it might be wiser to take a pass on my own farewell column, but I just can’t leave without saying goodbye. 

• Players Report • BamaMag
Saban will meet with media late Thursday

• 2007 Crimson Tide Volleyball Preview • RollTide.com
If there is one thing to be said about the volleyball program at the University of Alabama, it is that the team, along with its coaching staff, is constantly moving forward.

• Michigan going hard after Square • BamaOnLine  (for members only)
One of the Lonestar State's top defensive playmakers for the 2008 class recently paid a visit to the UA campus and came away with a new perspective on his recruitment. 

• Pate’s Southern Squad Falls to Southern California in Tournament Championship • RollTide.com
University of Alabama head men's tennis coach Billy Pate led the Southern boys team to its second consecutive championship match appearance at the USTA Boys 18 National Team Tournament. The tournament wrapped up its final day of play today and was hosted by the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.

• Scott Limbaugh Hired to Alabama's Golf Staff • RollTide.com
The former Huntingdon head coach produced three All-Americans in his three seasons there and played for a national championshp team at Central Alabama Community College. 

• Fall camp preview: 5 core players • BamaOnLine  (for members only)
Who are the players Alabama will count on the most in 2007? As always, with passionate Crimson Tide fans, that is debatable. Entering fall camp this week, BamaOnLine examines its five core players for 2007 as part of our Fall Camp Preview... 

• Louisiana star might be closing in on a decision • Tider Insider (for members only)
"It going to be either LSU or Alabama. I wish I could pick them both, but I can't. It's going to be a really tough decision…"

• Edwards Talks Official Visits • BamaMag (for members only)
Lavar Edwards of Baton Rouge (La.) Desire Street Academy does not have any dates set but he knows who four of his official visits will go to with one spot still open for a new suitor.

• Laundry List • BamaMag
Covaughn Deboskie has diverse tastes and good reasons to choose any one of his favorites.

• UA ROUNDUP: Scott Limbaugh Tide’s new assistant men’s golf coach • Tuscaloosa News
TUSCALOOSA | Scott Limbaugh, who has been the head golf coach at Huntingdon College for thepast three seasons and led his team to a school-best fourth-place national finish last season, has been named assistant men’s golf coach at the University of Alabama.

• Keeney takes difficult path to Bama • Tuscaloosa News
TUSCALOOSA | If Caroline Keeney had chosen an easier path, she might be preparing to leave town for college with some kind of scholarship.

• Crimson Tide Fan Day is Sunday • Tuscaloosa News
TUSCALOOSA | The University of Alabama will kick off the 2007 football season with its annual Fan Day on Sunday at Bryant-Denny Stadium.Admission is free. 

• Eufaula's tough Upshaw committed to Tide • The Birmingham News
EUFAULA - To say Courtney Upshaw had a tough upbringing might be an understatement. 

• Sports Soundoff • Press-Register
Wednesday, August 01, 2007

• Saban top topic for UA's Moore • Montgomery Advertiser
Mal Moore sat at the dais, finishing up a meal while he pondered the speech he was about to give to the Montgomery Kiwanis Club.

• Alabama plans 'Fan Day' Sunday • Montgomery Advertiser
Alabama's football team will hold a special "Fan Day" on Sunday at Bryant-Denny Stadium, allowing all Crimson Tide fans to watch practice and get autographs from their favorite players.

• Jimmy Smothers: Sullivan recalls Wishbone Offense • The Gadsden Times
Football fans in Alabama are well informed about the turnaround in the Crimson Tide's football program when Coach Paul Bryant installed the Wishbone Offense before the 1971 season. But how many fans know that two years before, Coach Shug Jordan had done the same thing at Auburn.

• Rivals100 OL talks UA camp • BamaOnLine  (for members only)
Anniston offensive lineman Antoine McClain was in Tuscaloosa last month to compete in the Alabama’s camp and the huge tackle came back for more in the second session. McClain, 6-foot-6, 317-pounds, who is considered among the top linemen in the nation recently cut his list down to his eight favorites with Alabama making the cut

• Missouri junior visits Bama • Tider Insider (for members only)
"It was a nice visit. We toured the campus and the facilties with Coach [Geoff] Collins. Alabama has a lot of tradition. They have great facilities…"

• Four of Bama's Five Make 36-Hole Cut at Western Amateur • RollTide.com
The field faces 36 holes in one day on Friday with hopes to be among the 16 top finishers who will advance to Saturday's match play.

• Looking At Fall Camp Roster • BamaMag (for members only)
Alabama has 105 report for pre-season camp

• Four-Star Receiver Talks Favorites • BamaMag (for members only)
Scout.com reports the latest with Rodriguez Wilks.

• Welcome to Camp Saban • BamaOnLine  (for members only)
Alabama coach Nick Saban addressed the media Thursday as players on the 105-man roster reported for fall camp. Several roster moves highlighted Saban's remarks, including the absence of signee Michael Ricks and some good scholarship news for a former walk-on.

• VIDEO: Saban previews fall camp • BamaOnLine  (for members only)
On the eve of his first fall camp as head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide, Nick Saban took time to address the media and BOL was on hand to capture his comments.

• 8.2.07 Coach Saban Press • Crimson Tradition (Members Only)
Coach Saban gives his reporting day press conference.

• 2007 Crimson Tide Football Team Reports to Campus • RollTide.com
First-year head coach Nick Saban welcomed 105 players to fall camp today as the University of Alabama football team begins preparation for the upcoming 2007 season. 

• Saban addresses media • Tuscaloosa News
TUSCALOOSA | With his first recruiting class being fitted for pads and tested for strength a floor below, University of Alabama coach Nick Saban addressed the media Thursday afternoon on the eve of the Crimson Tide's first scrimmage.

• Four Lost To Injuries • BamaMag
As much as it might have been hoped that Tyrone Prothro might eventually return to the Alabama football field, it was announced Thursday on the eve of the beginning of Crimson Tide fall camp that Prothro is among four players whose careers have been ended by injury.

• Saban Backs State-Funded Scholarships • BamaMag (for members only)
Alabama coach weighs in on scholarship issue.

• Alabama Football Preseason Football Practice Schedule • Tuscaloosa News
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The University of Alabama football team begins 2007 preseason practices on Friday, August 3, with a 3 p.m. CT workout at the Sewell-Thomas Practice Fields.

•  Cecil Hurt: Tide newcomers face a fast-paced preseason • Tuscaloosa News
TUSCALOOSA | Today will be a quiet, peaceful day for the new football players who’ll be officially reporting to the University of Alabama campus.

• Mitch Dobbs: Devonta Bolton to announce Saturday • Tuscaloosa News
Out-of-state wide receiver ready with decision...

• Ticket demand for FSU-Alabama through the roof  • BamaOnLine  (for members only)
Next month's Florida State-Alabama game won't go down as the biggest showdown in either university's history, but it certainly will be remembered as one of the toughest tickets in years - particularly for a regular-season game. Seminole and Crimson Tide fans have been placing ...

• Huge 2009 star favors UA • BamaOnLine  (for members only)
Gigantic two-way lineman D.J. Fluker already has a leg-up on being one of the largest prospects for the 2009 recruiting class in the country. Fortunately for whoever lands this huge star, they will also be getting one of the best. Find out more about this talented prospect as he talks about rumors of a recent transfer and his recruitment by Alabama by checking the Ultimate Ticket.

• Tide recruiting continues to roll • Tider Insider (for members only)
With commitments from several high-profile prospects, Alabama recruiting is off to its best start in many years, and it doesn't look like Nick Saban and his staff will slow down anytime soon.

• Four-Star Receiver Talks Favorites • BamaMag (for members only)
Rodriguez Wilks, Scout.com four-star receiver from Smyrna, (Tenn.), is an incredible athlete who has narrowed his college choices to eight schools. Wilks talks about his upcoming season, favorites, and the time-frame for his college decision. 

• Two Tide Golfers T-4th After Opening Round of Western Amateur  • RollTide.com
Bama's Michael Thompson and Mark Harrell shot 3-under to open play and are among five UA golfers competing in a group that also includes Thomas Hugghins, Matt Swan and Gator Todd. 

• Just give me the BOL • BamaOnLine  (for members only)
Where do 92,000 crazy fans get their Alabama football coverage? Anywhere they want. But the smart ones go where the best and latest information is, and that means BamaOnLine.com. BOL's plans for covering the 2007 season have never been more ambitious. Subscribe today and don't miss any of the action from the first whistle of fall camp to the final gun of the Iron Bowl. So exactly what does a subscription get you? Just check out what makes BOL the best value on the web...

• Some Southeast Schools On A Roll • BamaMag (for members only)
There are always several points in the year when a surge in new commitments normally take place before the season begins: after junior days, after summer camps, and right before practice begins. Several teams are smoking hot after a recent run in July. 

• Tide newcomers face a fast-paced preseason • Tuscaloosa News
TUSCALOOSA | Today will be a quiet, peaceful day for the new football players who’ll be officially reporting to the University of Alabama campus.

• COLLEGE BEAT • The Birmingham News
ALABAMA

• Saban era opens with high hopes • Press-Register
TUSCALOOSA -- The first reporting date in the Nick Saban era at Alabama dawns today as the 105-man roster checks in to begin preseason football practice.

• SEC East ready for football season • Crimson White
At the 2007 SEC Media Days in Birmingham last week, all 12 SEC teams were represented by the head coach and two players. This week The Crimson White takes a look at the SEC East. Next week will feature SEC West teams. Kentucky After a 9-5 season, a big win over Georgia and a Music City Bowl victory over Clemson in 2006, the Kentucky Wildcats are ready for another winning season.

• Love him or hate him, Saban's changing things at UA • Crimson White
Even on the day when the coach of the defending national champions was present in the building, he couldn't take the spotlight away from Alabama football head coach Nick Saban. Cameras and swarms of reporters followed Saban from room to room at SEC Media Days in Hoover last week hoping to get a word and several snapshots of him, solidifying the rock star reputation Saban has taken on during his short time at Alabama.

• Sports Soundoff • Press-Register
Thursday, August 02, 2007

• Golf coach heads to Tide • Montgomery Advertiser
Huntingdon College golf coach Scott Limbaugh always wanted to coach at a Division I-A program, but that didn't make the choice any easier when Alabama head coach Jay Seawell offered him a job.

• Saban, defense biggest mysteries • The Decatur Daily
Tide opens preseason practice Thursday

• Kim Craft: Upsets discussed at Media Days • The Gadsden Times
Want to talk about an upset in the Southeastern Conference before the season begins?

• Alabama, Clemson heavily pursuing big-time back • BamaOnLine  (for members only)
The Crimson Tide have been on the lookout for another speedy and multi-talented running back prospect for the 2008 class so it's good news for UA that one of the nation's top athletes has named 'Bama his leader.

• Practice Report: Freshmen take the field • BamaOnLine  (for members only)
After most of the Crimson Tide took in their first practice of fall camp this afternoon, the newest members of the Tide worked with the Tide coaching staff in a separate practice session this evening.

• Tide takes the practice field • Tuscaloosa News
TUSCALOOSA | With the temperature gauge spiking triple digits — steamy enough to melt asphalt and send people scurrying for air-conditioned solace — the hottest story in college football took the field this afternoon.

• 8.3.07 Fall Practice Day 1 • Crimson Tradition (Members Only)
Watch some quick clips from the first day of fall practice.

• 8.3.07 Friday Practice Photos • Crimson Tradition (Members Only)
Friday Practice Photos

• PHOTO GALLERY: Day 1 • BamaOnLine  (for members only)
The Alabama Crimson Tide took the Thomas-Drew practice fields to kick off fall camp for the 2007 season on Friday. Bamaonline photographer T.G. Paschal was on hand to capture the action in this exclusive photo gallery.

• Which freshmen will play? • TideFans.com
Here’s a look at the incoming freshmen and transfer signees on the 2007 Alabama football team, and a quick assessment of which will and won’t play this upcoming season:

• TideFans/NARCAS Preseason All-SEC 2007 • TideFans.com
Publisher's Note: Here are our 3-deep pre-season All-SEC picks for 2007. 

• Andrew Bone: Alabama verbal leads top class 5A • Tuscaloosa News
Ivan Matchett talks of goal for 2007... 

• QUICK CLIP: Scenes from Friday's first practice • BamaOnLine  (for members only)  
For the first time in the Nick Saban era at Alabama, the Crimson Tide opened fall camp Friday with the first of two split-squad workouts at Thomas-Drew practice field.

• Practice Report: Fall camp begins • BamaOnLine  (for members only)
After an off-season full of hype, speculation and excitement the Alabama Crimson Tide football team finally took to the field again Friday with its first day of fall practice. Conditions were sunny and scorching on the Sewell-Thomas Practice Fields where first year head coach ...

• Bama recruiting top out-of-state prospects • Tider Insider (for members only)
Nick Saban has proven that he can go anywhere and get players. Just last weekend the Alabama head coach went into the heart of Florida State country and nabbed Tallahassee-North Florida Christian blue-chip wide receiver Melvin Ray out from under the Seminoles. Look for the Tide to continue to have success recruiting outside the state.

• Bama's Mark Harrell Advances to Match Play at Western Amateur • RollTide.com
The Tide golfer finished 8th in stroke play Friday to earn one of the 16 coveted spots. Match play begins on Saturday.

• Bama's Mark Harrell Advances to Match Play at Western Amateur • RollTide.com
The Tide golfer finished 8th in stroke play Friday to earn one of the 16 coveted spots. Match play begins on Saturday.

• Tide Basketball Headed to Canada • RollTide.com
Mark Gottfried and his 2007-08 Crimson Tide basketball team will play four exhibition games in Ottawa against Canadian university teams on Labor Day weekend.

• End of the line • Tuscaloosa News
TUSCALOOSA | University of Alabama senior wide receiver Tyrone Prothro has been ruled out for the 2007 season, essentially ending his college football career. 

• Cecil Hurt: Reality of Prothro's status sets in • Tuscaloosa News
“It’s great to be optimistic. It’s probably not so good to be pessimistic. “But it’s best to be realistic.” 

• Four UA golfers make cut at Western Amateur • Tuscaloosa News
BENTON HARBOR, Mich. | Four of the five University of Alabama golfers competing at the 105th Western Amateur are among the 58 who made the 36-hole cut Thursday.

• Prothro's career over • The Birmingham News
TUSCALOOSA - The image of Tyrone Prothro, wearing a crimson jersey, courageously limping out with the game ball for the 2006 Iron Bowl will likely be the last image he leaves for Alabama football fans

• Reform-minded Tide snags tight end • The Birmingham News
REFORM - Michael Williams needed a new e-mail address. 

• Tommy Hicks: New year, new poll to debate • Press-Register
It's not enough, it seems, to argue about which college football team should be No. 1 in a particular season. Oh, no. It's much more fun to take that argument to higher, more involved and more debatable levels. 

• Prothro taken off athletic scholarship • Press-Register
TUSCALOOSA -- Alabama coach Nick Saban said Thursday that Tyrone Prothro has been taken off athletic scholarship and been given a medical scholarship waiver, an indication the once-spectacular Tide receiver may never play again.

• Prothro's career at UA likely finished • The Huntsville Times
Former standoutis now on medical scholarship 

• Sports Soundoff • Press-Register
Friday, August 03, 2007

• Former Tide coach Stallings takes center stage at local event • Montgomery Advertiser
The hamburger sat on Gene Stallings' plate for at least 30 minutes before one of the guys at Landmark Church's Gridiron Kickoff Preview swapped the old burger out with a new one.

• Talk is cheap: Bama reports to camp • TimesDaily
Finally, after months of talk and speculation, Alabama will get down to business today with the start of fall practice. 

• PHOTO GALLERY: • Montgomery Advertiser
Gene Stallings speaker at Gridiron Kickoff Review at Landmark Church of Christ

• ALABAMA NOTES: Majority of Tide freshmen report • Montgomery Advertiser
TUSCALOOSA -- Nineteen of Alabama's 24 signees officially reported to preseason camp on Thursday.

• Crimson Tide loses Walton, Ricks • The Decatur Daily
West Morgan's Walton receives medical hardship; Courtland's Ricks academically ineligible

• COLLEGE FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK • The Decatur Daily
Alabama 

• Alabama begins work today • The Dothan Eagle
By Ken Rogers - Nick Saban’s first University of Alabama football team took its first steps of the 2007 season Thursday.

• 2007 Preseason Rankings - No. 30 to 39 • CollegeFootballNews.com
Preview 2007 CFN Preseason Rankings No. 30 to 39 ... Fringe Top 25 Teams

• Scott to bring special talent to Capstone • BamaOnLine  (for members only)
Monday's surprise commitment by Vigor star Burton Scott to Alabama capped a wildly successful run of great news for Tide fans. A multi-talented prospect, Scott should bring much-desired athleticism to the Tide's offense.

• Saban previews fall drills • Tider Insider (for members only)
This afternoon Tide head coach Nick Saban met with the media to discuss the opening of fall camp.

• Chiefs have QB decision ahead • kansascity.com
RIVER FALLS, Wis. | When forced to choose a starting quarterback between Brodie Croyle and Damon Huard, the Chiefs will have hour after hour of practice video to aid in the process.

• Tide's Mark Harrell Plays in Match Play of Western Amateur • RollTide.com
The Tide golfer, who will be a senior this fall, fell 1-Up in match play to a two-time All-American Saturday morning. 

• More Day 2 photos • Tider Insider (for members only)
Here are more scenes from Saturday's practice.

• Goode suffers knee injury Friday night  • Tuscaloosa News
Demetrius Goode’s first practice as a member of the University of Alabama football team didn’t pan out quite like he had pictured.

• VIDEO: Scenes from Saturday's practice • BamaOnLine  (for members only)
The Crimson Tide returned to the practice field Saturday afternoon and BamaOnline brings you more than five minutes of video footage of some of the Tide's top players including veterans Andre Smith, DJ Hall and Terry Grant as well as newcomers like Marquis Maze and Darius Hanks.

• PHOTO GALLERY: Saturday's Practice • BamaOnLine  (for members only)  
After splitting up for the first day of fall camp, the Crimson Tide held their first practice as a full team on Saturday and several of the newcomers showed they were ready to hang with their older, more experienced teammates. 

• Video feature: Bolton chooses Alabama • BamaOnLine  (for members only)
Norcross standout Devonta Bolton is one of the South's top athletes and Saturday afternoon the Georgia native ended his recruitment. Bolton, 6-foot-4, 220-pounds, committed to Alabama after considering offer from AU, UGA and UF among others.

• Bama's looking good • Tider Insider (for members only)
Nick Saban said on Saturday that he was pleased with the condition of his team. In these shots from today's practice, you can see that the Tide players put in a lot of hard work this summer.

• Tide Meets as Full Squad for First Time in 2007 • RollTide.com
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The University of Alabama freshmen joined the varsity for the first time in 2007 and the Crimson Tide went through its first practice as a full squad under the direction of first-year head coach Nick Saban.

• 8.4.07 Practice Day 2 • Crimson Tradition (Members Only)
Watch quick clips from the second day of fall practice.

• VIDEO: Scenes from Saturday's practice • BamaOnLine  (for members only)
The Crimson Tide returned to the practice field Saturday afternoon, working out in stiffling heat on the University of Alabama campus. Click the link below for video footage from Saturday's practice.

• Practice Report: Fall camp heats up • BamaOnLine  (for members only)
Alabama's full football roster practiced together for the first time Saturday under stifling heat as the second day of fall camp commenced at the Thomas-Drew Practice Fields. 

• Saban Rules • BamaMag
It’s risky to take chances in Bama football coverage

• Tide Tailback Has Knee Injury • BamaMag
Otherwise news from first day is almost all good

• VIDEO: Saban reviews Friday's practices • BamaOnLine  (for members only)
Alabama head coach Nick Saban took time prior to Saturday's workout to review the opening day of fall camp.

• Head Coach Nick Saban – Press Conference Quotes – Aug. 4, 2007 • RollTide.com
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - "I was obviously pleased to get started yesterday and excited about the opportunities we have to work with the players we have to improve our team. I think it started with number one, we improved the conditioning of our team with I think around 75 percent of our players having passed their conditioning tests and a significant amount of those who didn't were right at the edge. 

• Alabama Football Saturday Update • WVUA TV 7
Watch Video of Nick Saban's Saturday Press Conference. Coming Soon: Video from Saturday's Practice.

• 8.4.07 Coach Saban Press • Crimson Tradition (Members Only)
Coach Saban talks about the first day of practice.

• Goode injured in opening practice • BamaOnLine  (for members only)
Freshman running back Demetrius Goode sustained a knee injury on the first day of Alabama's fall football practice Friday. Goode's status was among several topics Alabama coach Nick Saban touched on with the media Saturday afternoon. 

• Tide reports in good condition • Tider Insider (for members only)
Speaking to reporters for the first time since the Tide opened fall drills on Thursday, Tide head coach Nick Saban said that he liked the condition -- physical and mental -- of his team on day one.

• 2008 Recruiting: 
WR  Devonta Bolton commits

• Andrew Bone: Alabama lands commitment • Tuscaloosa News
Tide picks up out-of-state verbal..

• Bolton chooses Tide • BamaOnLine  (for members only)
Four-star Norcross (Ga.) athlete Devonta Bolton saw his offer list climb towards the 20 mark with offers from most of the Southern powers. Bolton, 6-foo-4, 220-pounds, has seen his stock rise this summer and he cut his list of schools to Alabama, Auburn, Boston College, Georgia and Florida. Saturday at a press conference at his high school Bolton made his college decision…

• Alabama Lands Commitment • BamaMag
The University of Alabama added a commitment Saturday afternoon as Devonta Bolton, a Scout.com three-star receiver from Norcross, (Ga.), announced his decision.  

• Bama all the way for Bolton! • Tider Insider (for members only)
DeVonta Bolton says that he's know where he was going for two weeks. Today, the 6-3, 222-pound receiver from Norcross, GA let everyone in on his secret. In a press conference early this afternoon at his high school, Bolton announced that he had committed to Alabama over the defending national champion Floirda Gators.

• Crimson Tide Opens Season With Two Practice Sessions • RollTide.com
The University of Alabama football team officially opened the 2007 season with a pair of practice sessions at the Thomas-Drew Practice Fields. The upperclassmen opened the day before the freshmen gathered for an evening practice.

• Photo Gallery • RollTide.com
8.3.2007 - Football Freshman Practice #1

•  Photo Gallery • RollTide.com
8.3.2007 - Football Practice #1

• 8.3.07 Night Practice Photos • Crimson Tradition (Members Only)
Watch as the freshmen hit the field in their first night practice.

• 8.3.07 Night Practice Photos • Crimson Tradition (Members Only)
8.3.07 Night Practice Photos

• Linebacker Hall practices with freshmen • Tuscaloosa News
TUSCALOOSA | The University of Alabama football team opened fall practice with a key contributor in an unfamiliar spot, as sophomore inside linebacker Prince Hall didn’t practice with his fellow veterans Friday afternoon, rather with the freshmen during the extra evening session.

• ‘Bama legacy passed on to another generation • Tuscaloosa News
JASPER | For the Alabama faithful, the names “Bryant” and “Denny” can invoke a sense of reverence and pride. When combined, these names can summon images of honor, tradition and a history of...

• UA associate athletic director to retire • Tuscaloosa News
TUSCALOOSA | Johnny Williams, who has served since 2004 as the University of Alabama’s Senior Associate Athletic Director for External Operations, announced his retirement from the UA Athletic... 

• TideSports Galleries • Tuscaloosa News
First day of practice: 8/03/07

• It's Saban 101 • The Birmingham News
TUSCALOOSA - The University of Alabama held two practices Friday.

• Family matters move associate AD to resign • The Birmingham News
TUSCALOOSA - Johnny Williams knows that when the University of Alabama hired him in October 2004, some considered him the likely successor to Athletics Director Mal Moore.

• Tide associate AD joins new company • The Huntsville Times
Williams resigns to become CEO of venture  

• Sports Buzz • The Birmingham News
THE HOT CORNER

• Paul Finebaum: Iron Bowl will send shock waves • Press-Register
In the wake of SEC Media Days, I started wondering which event this college football season might cause the higher number on the Richter Scale. 

• Tide bakes in debut • Press-Register
TUSCALOOSA -- The heat index soared to 100 degrees as the Alabama Crimson Tide hit the practice field Friday.

• Sports Soundoff • Press-Register
Saturday, August 04, 2007

• Walton to assist Tide's coaches • The Decatur Daily
Muscle condition ends playing days

• Camp Saban begins: UA coach conducts unique practice • Montgomery Advertiser
TUSCALOOSA -- The usual number of media gathered outside Thomas-Drew Field for the first day of Alabama's fall football practice, but it wasn't a typical day.

• Associate AD Williams leaves Tide department • Montgomery Advertiser
Johnny Williams, the former Troy athletic director who has served as an associate athletic director at Alabama for the past three years, announced he is leaving the university for private business.

• COLLEGE FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK • The Decatur Daily
Alabama 

• Tide gets down to business on practice field • The Dothan Eagle
TUSCALOOSA — It was Nick Saban weather. It was hot and it was muggy and it was the first day of football practice at the University of Alabama.

• FRIDAY VIDEO: More scenes from opening day • BamaOnLine  (for members only)
Opening day of fall camp featured a pair of workouts at Thomas-Drew practice fields. Nick Saban and his staff put most of the Crimson Tide's returning players through their paces before working with newcomers and reserves (with the exception of one defensive starter) during the evening session.

• Barrett down to five • BamaOnLine  (for members only)  
With over 30 offers Evangelic Christian offensive lineman Barrett Jones is one of the nation's most highly recruited tackle prospects. Up until this point Jones, 6-foot-5, 271-pounds, has kept his recruitment wide-open but this week the four-star Memphis native cut his ... 

• PHOTO GALLERY: Freshman take the field • BamaOnLine  (for members only)    
The Alabama Crimson Tide freshman took the field Friday evening for their first practice. BOL photographer T.G. Paschal was on hand to capture the newest Tide players in action. 

• FRIDAY NIGHT VIDEO: Tide freshmen take the field • BamaOnLine  (for members only)  
Highlighting the second workout of the opening day of fall camp was the practice debut of Luther Davis and the rest of Alabama's 2007 recruiting class. 

• Scenes from Day 1 • Tider Insider (for members only)
The Tide opened fall drills this afternoon with two practice sessions. Here are some scenes.

• Barrett Jones Trims List to Five • BamaMag (for members only)
Barrett Jones, Scout.com four-star offensive tackle from Cordova-Evangelical Christian, (Tenn.), is one of the most sought after recruits in the South. Jones has trimmed his list of favorites and wanted to tell Scout.com the latest news... 

• Crimson Tide Holds Annual Fan Day at Bryant-Denny Stadium • RollTide.com
The University of Alabama football team held its annual "Fan Day" Sunday afternoon at Bryant-Denny Stadium with more than 9,000 Crimson Tide fans attending the event.

• Tide Completes Media/Fan Day Drills at Bryant-Denny • RollTide.com
The University of Alabama football team, working as a full squad for just the second time in fall camp, practiced in front of nearly 9,000 fans in Bryant-Denny Stadium as a part of the Tide's annual Media/Fan Day on Sunday. 

• Photo Gallery • RollTide.com
8.5.2007 - Football Fan Day

• 8.5.07 Sunday Practice and Fan Day • Crimson Tradition (Members Only)
Watch as the Tide practice and sign autographs for fans.

• VIDEO: Scenes from Sunday's practice • BamaOnLine  (for members only)
The Alabama Crimson Tide went through a two-hour workout in shoulder pads and helmets Sunday afternoon and BOL was there to bring you the highlights from Bryant-Denny Stadium.

• Practice Report: Fans take in Tide • BamaOnLine  (for members only)  
Alabama fans got their only chance to see a fall camp football practice at Fan Day on Sunday, and an estimated 9,000 took advantage of the opportunity. So which players put on a show for the fans? 

• Sunday shots • Tider Insider (for members only)
The Tide worked at Bryant Denny Stadium this afternoon. Here are some scenes.

• Nick Saban Pre-Practice Press Conference Transcript - August 5, 2007 • RollTide.com
"We're certainly excited about the opportunity that we have in this fall camp. I've really been impressed with the players' attitude toward improvement.

• Cecil Hurt: Turnaround won’t happen overnight • Tuscaloosa News
The opening days of 2007 football practice at the University of Alabama have engendered the usual excitement, particularly over the newcomers to the Crimson Tide football team.

• Sunday's Alabama Football Practice Report • WVUA TV 7
Go Inside to watch Nick Saban's entire Sunday press conference, as well as, comments from Major Applewhite, Kevin Steele, D.J. Hall, and John Parker Wilson.

• PHOTO GALLERY: Fan Day and Practice • BamaOnLine  (for members only)
The Alabama Crimson Tide practiced in Bryant-Denny Stadium as apart of the Fan Day festivities. BOL photographer T.G. Paschal was on hand to capture all the action. 

• Hard road traveled for Mustin  • BamaOnLine  (for members only)
Darren Mustin spent two years as a walk-on under Mike Shula's coaching staff. Last week, he learned why the coaching change may have benefitted him more than anyone when he was put him on scholarship.

• VIDEO: Tide coordinators meet the press • BamaOnLine  (for members only)
Two of Nick Saban's top lieutenants -- offensive coordinator Major Applewhite and defensive coordinator Kevin Steele -- met with the media Sunday morning and BOL was on hand to get their comments.

• VIDEO: Tide players talk fall camp -- Part II • BamaOnLine  (for members only)
On Sunday, a select number of Crimson Tide players met with reporters at Bryant-Denny Stadium as a part of UA media day. BOL was on hand to get comments from DJ Hall, Prince Hall and Darren Mustin. Click the link below for our second video installment from media day.

• Saban Positive, But Realistic • BamaMag
Alabama coach pleased with attitude of players in fall camp

• 8.5.07 Coach Steele Press • Crimson Tradition (Members Only)
Defensive Coordinator Kevin Steele takes questions from the media.

• 8.5.07 Simeon Castille • Crimson Tradition (Members Only)
Simeon Castille talks about the strength of the defense.

• 8.5.07 John Parker Wilson • Crimson Tradition (Members Only)
John Parker talks about the potency of the offense.

• 8.5.07 DJ Hall • Crimson Tradition (Members Only)
DJ talks about flying under the radar, and his expectations.

• 8.5.07 Antoine Caldwell • Crimson Tradition (Members Only)
Antoine talks about the offensive line.

• 8.5.07 Coach Applewhite Press • Crimson Tradition (Members Only)
Coach Applewhite talks to the media after the first two practices.

• 8.5.07 Coach Saban Press • Crimson Tradition (Members Only)
Coach Saban talks about the first two days of practice.

• VIDEO: Tide players talk fall camp • BamaOnLine  (for members only)
On Sunday, a select number of Crimson Tide players met with reporters at Bryant-Denny Stadium as a part of UA media day. BOL was on hand to get comments from John Parker Wilson, Andre Smith and Matt Caddell.

• VIDEO: Saban on Sunday • BamaOnLine  (for members only)  
Alabama head coach Nick Saban kicked off media day Sunday, addressing reporters before leading his team through an open practice at Bryant-Denny Stadium later in the afternoon. 

• Saban, staff work on 'process' of rebuilding Tide • Tider Insider (for members only)
It's not often the media covering a Nick Saban-coached team get a chance to chat with Saban's coordinators, so a large contingent of instate reporters and cameramen showed up Sunday morning at the Mal Moore Football Building. First Saban, then offensive coordinator Major Applewhite and defensive coordinator Kevin Steele took the podium to discuss what Saban likes to call "the process."

• Tide offense leans on veteran line • BamaOnLine  (for members only)  
Two seasons ago, a weak offensive front proved to be the biggest chink in the armor of an otherwise impressive Alabama Crimson Tide team. Since that time, both former head coach Mike Shula and new head coach Nick Saban have worked to strengthen the offensive front into ...

• Photo Gallery • RollTide.com
8.4.2007 - Football Practice #2

• 8.4.07 Saturday Practice Photos • Crimson Tradition (Members Only)
8.4.07 Saturday Practice Photos

• Tide offseason conditioning program paying off • Tuscaloosa News
TUSCALOOSA | Before the University of Alabama football team took the field for its first fall practice Thursday, coach Nick Saban answered most questions about his team’s offseason development by saying something to the effect he didn’t know because head coaches can’t oversee players during the summer.

• No depth chart for UA's Saban • Press-Register
TUSCALOOSA -- Today, when thousands of fans arrive at Bryant-Denny Stadium to take part in Alabama's football Fan Day, they likely will be provided a roster so they will be able to identify the players.

• Crimson Tide hosts Fan Day today • Press-Register
TUSCALOOSA -- It's Fan Day at Bryant-Denny Stadium today, and while other preseason practices will be closed to the public, fans are encouraged to attend the Alabama Crimson Tide's planned two-hour session.

• Sports Soundoff • Press-Register
Sunday, August 05, 2007

•  John Pruett: Bo, Herschel and '66 Tide among SEC's greatest • The Huntsville Times
Remember the classic film "The Sand Pebbles''? At the end, gunboat machinist mate Steve McQueen is on the verge of a clean getaway after being surrounded by a horde of marauding guerrillas in pre-Mao China. 

• Tide's shaping up under Saban • The Huntsville Times
New coach happy, for the most part, with conditioning

• Ray Melick: There was so much more for Prothro to do • The Birmingham News
Three images of Tyrone Prothro:

• Alabama notebook • The Huntsville Times
Saban: No depthchart yet

• Battling for positions • The Birmingham News
TUSCALOOSA - Nick Saban's choices are limited in his first season as the University of Alabama's football coach. Aside from the 21 signees who enrolled, he can only work with the players left for him.

• Tide RB injured in first day of practice • Montgomery Advertiser
TUSCALOOSA -- Alabama's first day of practice ended on a somber note Friday night when freshman running back Demetrius Goode suffered a knee injury.

• Sound Off • The Birmingham News
Sunday, August 05, 2007

• Josh Moon: Stallings gets Faulkner staff's undivided attention • Montgomery Advertiser
Had you just watched the faces of the Faulkner University football coaches sitting around the table Friday morning, you would have bet good money that a supermodel was sitting at the head of that table.

• Tide players have say in discipline • The Decatur Daily
TUSCALOOSA — Philosophical jargon is one of Alabama coach Nick Saban’s strengths. 

• College Football Notebook • The Decatur Daily
Alabama  

• Alabama notes: Freshman running back injures knee • The Dothan Eagle
TUSCALOOSA — Freshman running back Demetrius Goode injured a knee Friday during his first practice at the University of Alabama

• A final look at Saturday • Tider Insider (for members only)
Here are some more scenes from Saturday's practice..

• Devonta Bolton Announcement Media Gallery • BamaMag (for members only)
NORCROSS, GA -- Here are exclusive images and video from Norcross wide receiver Devonta Bolton's commitment to Alabama.

• Monday shots • Tider Insider (for members only)
Here are some scenes from Monday's practice.

• Arenas Gets Kick From Rules Change • BamaMag (for members only)
Kickoffs from 30-yard line make kickoff returns more important

• Crimson Tide Continues Preseason Drills • RollTide.com
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- The University of Alabama football team held a two-hour workout in helmets, shoulder pads and shorts Monday afternoon, its fourth practice of preseason camp. 

• Photo Gallery • RollTide.com
8.6.2007 - Football Practice #4

• 8.6.07 Mike McCoy • Crimson Tradition (Members Only)
Mike talks about the first few days of fall camp.

• 8.6.07 Mike Johnson • Crimson Tradition (Members Only)
Mike talks about the competition amongst the O linemen.

• 8.6.07 Javier Arenas • Crimson Tradition (Members Only)
Javier talks about practice, and returning kicks.

• VIDEO: Crimson Tide players talk fall camp • BamaOnLine  (for members only)
A handful of Alabama players were made available to the media following Monday's practice and BOL was on hand to get their comments.

• Practice Report: Fall camp rolls on • BamaOnLine  (for members only)  
Alabama moved into Day Four of fall camp Monday with an afternoon session on the Thomas-Drew Practice Fields. 

• PHOTO GALLERY: Monday's Practice Action • BamaOnLine  (for members only)  
The Crimson Tide returned to practice on Monday and continued working to prepare for the 2007 season. BamaOnline photographer T.G. Paschal was on hand to capture Tide stars Prince Hall, Terry Grant and DJ Hall in action.

• 8.6.07 Monday Practice • Crimson Tradition (Members Only)
Watch as the Tide hit the field for monday practice.

• Toby Jackson Knows Two Official Visits • BamaMag (for members only)
Toby Jackson, Scout.com four-star defensive end from Griffin, (Ga.), has given his verbal pledge to the University of Georgia. Jackson expects to take all five of his official visits before making his final college choice. 

• Dream Job • BamaMag (for members only)
A person can dream. When Major Applewhite was playing quarterback for Texas, Crimson Tide fans who knew Applewhite had grown up a Bama fan could only dream about how much better things would be if he had been playing for the Crimson Tide. (Applewhite was not recruited by Coach Mike DuBose's staff.)

• VIDEO: Scenes from Monday's practice • BamaOnLine  (for members only)
The Alabama Crimson Tide returned to work Monday afternoon, practicing in helmets and shoulder pads at Thomas-Drew practice field.

• Rating the units • TideFans.com
Any ratings system – save perhaps for the mysterious computers used in the BCS statistical conglomerate – is subjective. But anything that can be done to lessen the impact of personal opinion or bias is generally regarded as a good thing.

• A look into the crystal ball • TideFans.com
While predictions are often a shot in the dark, it is still fun to look ahead and try to predict the future. Here is our annual look at how the SEC might shape up in the coming year.

• 2008 Recruiting: 
WR  Destin Hood commits

• Tide lands 15th commitment • BamaOnLine  (for members only)
Alabama got off to a good in-state start to the recruiting year by landing 11 of the state’s top prospects. That roll continued Monday when the Tide staff landed another standout who had offers from some of the South’s top programs.

• Andrew Bone: Alabama Lands commitment from Mobile • Tuscaloosa News
The Tide is on a roll in the Port City...

• St Paul's star will bring big-play ability to Bama • Tider Insider (for members only)
Mobile-St. Paul's head coach Mike Bates has been blessed with several top prospects this year. Back in the spring, one of those talented players, running back Ivan Matchett committed to Alabama. This morning, Saints wide receiver Destin Hood (6-2½, 190, 4.5) picked the Tide.

• Destination Alabama • BamaMag (for members only)
Destin Hood, from Mobile-St. Paul’s, (Ala.), has ended his recruitment with his commitment to the University of Alabama. Hood committed Monday morning, and he talks about his decision. 

• The Numbers Don't Lie • BamaMag (for members only)
Are you for or against an early signing period? The numbers simply don't lie as commitments are up 337% and roughly half the prospects that sign with BCS schools have already made their college decision. The Scout.com Recruiting Team weighs in on this subject.

• Steele Down To Three • BamaMag (for members only)
Process is winding down for Steele

• Coach Talks About Star Receivers • BamaMag (for members only)
Keith Maloof understands he is fortunate to have two of the top wide receivers in the country

• ScoutTV: Bolton in Hoover  • BamaMag (for members only)
Highlights from the National Select 7on7 passing tournament

• Kretschman invited to U.S. Olympic Team tryouts • Tuscaloosa News
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. | Former University of Alabama softball star Kelly Kretschman has been invited to try out for the U.S. Olympic Team next month.

• Bama in the NFL: --->Hall of Fame Game ---> Game Stats
Anthony Madison made 2 tackles...and...

• Another year of learning for Parker • Tuscaloosa News
TUSCALOOSA | They took the team picture Sunday morning, met with reporters for the first time this fall, and after practice autographed items for 9,000 fans who had formed a long line that extended well out of Bryant-Denny Stadium.

• Tide freshman running back has injured ACL • Tuscaloosa News
TUSCALOOSA | The University of Alabama football team practiced for approximately two hours Sunday afternoon at Bryant-Denny Stadium under sweltering conditions.

• Cecil Hurt: Key for Smith is less pizza, more carrots • Tuscaloosa News
If there is one thing University of Alabama football fans were not expecting for the 2007 season, it’s they would be seeing less of Andre Smith.

• TideSports Galleries • Tuscaloosa News
Alabama Fan Day, 08/05/07

• TideSports Galleries • Tuscaloosa News
Alabama Practice: 08/05/07

• Mike Bolton: Hunters can now hunt and watch football • The Birmingham News
There are plenty of folks in Alabama who are Alabama or Auburn football fans, deer hunters and NASCAR fans all rolled into the same package. 

• Tide fans bridle optimism • The Birmingham News
TUSCALOOSA - The traditionalists among University of Alabama fans need not worry: That classic speech by legendary coach Paul "Bear" Bryant will continue to play on the Bryant-Denny Stadium Jumbotron this season.

• Tommy Hicks: Fans have their day in T-town • Press-Register
TUSCALOOSA -- The process continued Sunday for Alabama's football team, but with a twist. It could be viewed.  

• Gilberry leads by necessity • Press-Register
TUSCALOOSA -- Taking on a leadership role isn't necessarily a responsibility Bay Minette's Wallace Gilberry covets, but the Alabama senior isn't one to turn his back on it either.

• Saban stressing improvement • Press-Register
TUSCALOOSA -- After going over his usual grocery list of points -- there is no depth chart, the players are getting better and improving each day -- Alabama head coach Nick Saban offered a pointed assessment of his team during a press conference on Sunday.

• Sports Soundoff • Press-Register
Monday, August 06, 2007

• Preseason awards no concern of Hall • The Huntsville Times
Senior receiver on track to set Tide records

• Alabama notebook • The Huntsville Times
Coaches urge LB Hall to lose weight  

• Tide off to solid start • Montgomery Advertiser
TUSCALOOSA -- Alabama went through a two-hour workout at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Sunday afternoon, then took a 45-minute break at the end of practice to sign autographs for the approximately 9,000 fans that gathered for the Crimson Tide's third practice session of the preseason.

• ALABAMA NOTEBOOK: • Montgomery Advertiser
Goode out for season

• PHOTO GALLERY: • Montgomery Advertiser
Fan Day on the field of Bryant Denny Stadium

• PHOTO GALLERY: • Montgomery Advertiser
Bama practice on Fan Day at Bryant Denny Stadium

• PHOTO GALLERY: • Montgomery Advertiser
Media interviews before Univeristy of Alabama Fan Day at Denny Stadium

• Crimson Tide draws 9,000 for fan day practice • The Decatur Daily
TUSCALOOSA — The pass came out of quarterback John Parker Wilson’s hand, flew down the middle of the end zone and landed in the grasp of wide receiver Nikita Stover. 

• College Football Notebook • The Decatur Daily
Auburn

• 2007 CFN All-Americans & Top Players - OTs • CollegeFootballNews.com
CFN 2007 All-Americans and Top 25 Players - Offensive Tackles

• 2007 CFN All-Americans & Top Players - Guards • CollegeFootballNews.com
CFN 2007 All-Americans and Top 25 Players - Offensive Guards

• Rivals250 star takes in Tide practice • BamaOnLine  (for members only)
Nothing could be more impressive for a potential defensive back prospect than to watch your possible future head coach running the show at your position. Over the weekend, that is exactly what one Rivals250 member did as he watched the Crimson Tide's first batch of practices and the head man himself teaching and coaching the cornerbacks.

• Another look at Sunday's practice • Tider Insider (for members only)
This photo gallery includes shots of Chavis Williams, Nick Walker, Roy Upchurch, Kareem Jackson, Rolando McClain, Jennings Hester and others.

• More scenes from Sunday • Tider Insider (for members only)
Here are more practice shots.

•  McCoy on a mission • BamaOnLine  (for members only)  
Sophomore wide receiver Mike McCoy finished his freshman season with just a handful of snaps under his belt. In the months since the end of the 2006 season, McCoy has been a man on a mission, pushing himself to become one of the most improved players on the Crimson Tide ... 

• Wednesday practice notes • Tider Insider (for members only)
Johns just wants to win… Grant looking good… Motley working hard… Woodall pitch for Tide… and more. 

• 8.8.07 Marquis Johnson • Crimson Tradition (Members Only)
Marquis talks about playing corner, and the teaching of Coach Saban.

• 8.8.07 Terry Grant • Crimson Tradition (Members Only)
Terry talks about the running backs, and their progress in camp.

• 8.8.07 Brian Motley • Crimson Tradition (Members Only)
Brian talks about feeling comfortable in his new position.

• 8.8.07 Jimmy Johns • Crimson Tradition (Members Only)
Jimmy talks about the fullback position.

• VIDEO: Crimson Tide players talk fall camp • BamaOnLine  (for members only)
Several members of the Alabama Crimson Tide met with reporters following Wednesday's first practice, including Terry Grant, Jimmy Johns, Marquis Johnson, DJ Hall, Justin Woodall, Simeon Castille, Brian Motley and Wallace Gilberry. Check the Ultimate Ticket for more than 30 minutes of video from this morning's interviews.  

• PHOTO GALLERY: Two-a-Days Begin • BamaOnLine  (for members only)  
The Crimson Tide's fall camp ratcheted up to a new level on Wednesday with the beginning of two-a-days and the Tide players stepped up to the challenge. Check out photos of Tide running stars Terry Grant, Glen Coffee and Jimmy Johns in action inside ... 

• Practice report: Day Six • BamaOnLine  (for members only)
While Tuesday was the first day in full pads of Alabama's fall camp, Wednesday was another first: two-a-days have begun. Get notes on the Tide's morning practice including post-practice quotes from the players inside BamaOnline's Wednesday Morning Practice Report...

• Wednesday morning shots • Tider Insider (for members only)
Here are some scenes from this morning's practice session.

• More morning shots • Tider Insider (for members only)
Here are action shots of Jimmy Johns, Alex Stadler, Andre Smith, Preston Dial and others.

• Jimmy Johns Makes Move • BamaMag (for members only)
Reporters don’t get to see too much of Alabama football practices, but even with only a brief glimpse it wasn’t hard to notice Jimmy Johns getting some work at fullback. The former high school quarterback, who many thought might end up at linebacker, hasn’t made a complete switch from tailback to fullback, but it seems likely.

• The Latest with Alabama Verbal • BamaMag (for members only)
ScoutSouth.com updates with Wesley Neighbors.

• Andrew Bone: Scout.com four-star visits Tuscaloosa • Tuscaloosa News
The Louisiana prospect talks of his weekend trip... 

• Tide Volleyball Reports for the 2007 Season • RollTide.com
Head coach Judy Green and the 2007 University of Alabama volleyball team reported on campus today to start practice for the new season.

• Photo Gallery • RollTide.com
8.8.2007 - Football Practice #6

• 8.8.07 Wednesday Practice • Crimson Tradition (Members Only)
Catch some of the scenes from Wednesday's practice.

• VIDEO: Scenes from Wednesday's first practice • BamaOnLine  (for members only)
The Alabama Crimson Tide entered its first two-a-day session of the preseason Wednesday morning, working out in full pads at Thomas-Drew Practice Field. BOL was on hand to bring you more than five minutes of footage from the workout. 

• Cecil Hurt: Everything is 'an opportunity' for the Crimson Tide • Tuscaloosa News
One of the enjoyable (and challenging) aspects of covering Nick Saban’s first months as the University of Alabama football coach is observing the rapid-fire workings of the Saban mind. In the course...

• Eight Tide commits in new Rivals250 • BamaOnLine  
Rivals.com has always been an innovator when it comes to recruiting coverage, analysis and rankings. With the 2006 recruiting class, Rivals.com was the first to rank the top 250 players in the nation – the Rivals250. After ranking the top 100 players numerically, the players in ... 

• Bolden Lands New Offer • BamaMag (for members only)
Brandon Bolden picked up his fourth offer and it came from an SEC school.

• Green Sets SEC Battle In Motion • BamaMag (for members only)
Two SEC programs are about to tangle for one of the nation's top power forwards. JaMychal Green has it down to a pair and he'll take visits in September.

• Money is no longer an issue for Mustin • The Decatur Daily
TUSCALOOSA — It was the middle of summer, and Alabama linebacker Darren Mustin had a cash-flow problem. 

• COLLEGE FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK • The Decatur Daily
Alabama 

• Jimmy Johns works at fullback, too • Tuscaloosa News
TUSCALOOSA | Jimmy Johns, the University of Alabama’s second-leading rusher from a season ago, is taking snaps at running back and fullback, Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban said Tuesday after practice.

• City aims to loosen RV restrictions • Tuscaloosa News
Several businesses interested in allowing parking on their property

• Tuesday Alabama Football Update • WVUA TV 7
Crimson Tide Practices for First Time In Full Pads 

• MULTIMEDIA • WVUA TV 7
Video of Tuesday's Practice

• MULTIMEDIA • WVUA TV 7
Part 1 - Nick Saban's Press Conference

• MULTIMEDIA • WVUA TV 7
Part 2 - Nick Saban's Press Conference

• Castille relishes tradition • Press-Register
TUSCALOOSA -- No one has to explain Alabama football history or tradition to senior defensive back Simeon Castille.

• UA NOTEBOOK: Saban pleased with effort • Press-Register
TUSCALOOSA -- It wasn't the most ideal day for it -- the heat index soared to 108 halfway through the session -- but Alabama's football team had its first workout in full pads Tuesday since spring practice.

• Tide players do right ... or face their peers • The Huntsville Times
Saban's program aims to promote good decisions 

• Alabama notebook • The Huntsville Times
Johns works at both fullback and tailback 

• Ray Melick: State lottery to aid athletics ignores threat • The Birmingham News
Would a state-run lottery that provides college financial assistance help this state's athletics teams? 

• `Crazy' enough to follow dream • The Birmingham News
TUSCALOOSA - Darren Mustin stood at a crossroads. 

• College Beat • The Birmingham News
Alabama

• McClain gets sound advice from Tide's Smith • The Birmingham News
ANNISTON - Anniston High School senior offensive tackle Antoine McClain wasn't sure how to handle all of the national recruiting attention he began to receive shortly after his junior season concluded last winter.

• Tide walk-on pays price, earns scholarship • Montgomery Advertiser
As one of 13 siblings, Darren Mustin's last two seasons as a walk-on linebacker at Alabama haven't been easy.

• COLLEGE FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: • Montgomery Advertiser
Saban says Tide 'up and down'

• Jimmy Smothers: Tide's Caldwell breath of fresh air • The Gadsden Times
Forget about the heat wave and looking for a place to stay cool. Antonie Caldwell, a junior center on the football team at the University of Alabama, says he is ready to get the football season underway; and he feels like the other members of the team feel likewise.

• Experts Roundtable Discussion  • CollegeFootballNews.com
CFN is honored to welcome Sportsline's Dennis Dodd, SI's Stewart Mandel, ESPN's Joe Schad and the Chicago Tribune's Teddy Greenstein to join us in a roundtable discussion of the top issues in college football. From steroids to cheating, to playoffs to changes that need to be made, check out the expert thoughts on several hot topics.

• Experts Roundtable Discussion ... Part 2  • CollegeFootballNews.com
Part two of the Expert Roundtable Discussion. What would you change on and off the field? How bad is the steroid problem? How much cheating is going on?

• Experts Roundtable Discussion ... Part 3 • CollegeFootballNews.com
Part three of the Experts Roundtable discussion. The most overrated and underrated aspects of college football, how college football will be different in ten years, and what the fans don't understand. 

• DL set to choose from list of big-time schools • Tider Insider (for members only)
"Oklahoma, Michigan, Alabama, Florida, Miami, Texas A&M… all of his offers are from high quality programs…"

• Tide wraps up Tuesday practice • Tider Insider (for members only)
Here are comments made by Alabama head coach Nick Saban following Tuesday's workout.

• Alabama Completes First Week of Fall Camp • RollTide.com
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- The University of Alabama football team completed its first week of fall camp Thursday afternoon with a two-hour practice in helmets, shoulder pads and shorts on another scorching hot day at the Thomas-Drew Practice Facility.

• Photo Gallery • RollTide.com
8.9.2007 - Football Practice #8

• Photo Gallery • RollTide.com
8.9.2007 - Volleyball Preseason Practice #1

• Volleyball Hosts Annual Media Luncheon • RollTide.com
University of Alabama head volleyball coach Judy Green, along with the 2007 senior class, welcomed members of the media to the program's second annual media luncheon to kick off the upcoming season. 

• 20 Questions with Volleyballer Calli Johnson • RollTide.com
"Our first practice started off really well, said redshirt freshman Calli Johnson. "We are all excited to be here and every one had high energy in the gym. We are looking forward to growing and improving as a team. This afternoon we are going to come back and keep improving our skills and work toward getting better."

• Davidson Signs With Bobcats • RollTide.com
Tide's 2007 senior has officially joined the ranks of the NBA by signing a contract with the Bobcats in a summer that has been huge for the five former Tide players who are active in the NBA with Mo Williams and Gerald Wallace re-signing with the Bucks and Bobcats, respectively, the Pistons extending Antonio McDyess' contract and Robert Horry celebrating his 7th NBA World Championship in June, this latest one his second with

• 8.9.07 Thursday Practice Photos • Crimson Tradition (Members Only)
8.9.07 Thursday Practice Photos

• 8.9.07 Coach Saban • Crimson Tradition (Members Only)
Coach Saban reviews Thursday's practice.

• 8.9.07 Thursday Practice • Crimson Tradition (Members Only)
Catch clips from Thursday's practice.

• Thursday's practice notes • Tuscaloosa News
Lett back to practice

• VIDEO: Saban reviews Thursday's practice • BamaOnLine  (for members only)
After another intense practice in full pads, Nick Saban met with the media to review Thursday's afternoon practice. Check the Ultimate Ticket for video of Saban's press conference where he addressed the team's performance, the return of Chris Lett and more...

• PHOTO GALLERY: Thursday's practice • BamaOnLine  (for members only)  
The Crimson Tide continued with fall camp on Thursday afternoon and BamaOnline photographer T.G. Paschal was on site to capture Tide stars Nikita Stover, Ezekial Knight and Nick Walker in action. Check out these players and more in our exclusive practice ...

• VIDEO: Scenes from Thursday's practice • BamaOnLine  (for members only)  
On the latest in a long line of scorching afternoons, the Alabama Crimson Tide worked out in helmets and shoulder pads at Thomas-Drew practice fields.

• Saban roams secondary • BamaOnLine  (for members only)  
Alabama's defensive backs are getting a double-dose of tutelage between assistant coach Kirby Smart and head coach Nick Saban. 

• Tide making progress • Tider Insider (for members only)
Following Thursday's practice, head coach Nick Saban said that he was pleased that his team was making some progress but that the Tide needed more players consistently practicing well.

• Thursday shots • Tider Insider (for members only)
Here are some scenes from Thursday's practice

• More Thursday photos • Tider Insider (for members only)
Here are more scenes from Thursday's practice.

• Woodlawn star feels good about his commitment • Tider Insider (for members only)
"One of the big reasons I feel so good about Alabama is because of the coaches. I think they get the best out of you. They want you to work hard to be the best player you can be…"

• Hot? It’s Not Hot • BamaMag
The heat wave in Alabama is national news, but not a topic of conversation among a group upon whom it would seemingly have a major effect. Alabama’s football team completed its first week of fall camp Thursday afternoon with a two-hour practice in helmets, shoulder pads and shorts on another scorching hot day at the Thomas-Drew Practice Facility.

• Damian Square Ready to Announce • BamaMag (for members only)
Damian Square, Scout.com four-star from Houston-Yates, Texas, will announce his college decision this weekend with five schools still in the mix. Square talks with Scout.com about the finalists. 

• Alabama Holds First Two-A-Day Session • RollTide.com
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The University of Alabama football team held its first two-a-day practice of the preseason camp with a pair of two-hour practices Wednesday at the Thomas-Drew Practice Facility.

• 8.8.07 Wednesday Practice Photos • Crimson Tradition (Members Only)
8.8.07 Wednesday Practice Photos

• Knight ready for action after heart murmur • Tuscaloosa News
TUSCALOOSA | It wasn’t until after the University of Alabama football team retuned home from the devastating double-overtime loss at Arkansas last September that Ezekiel Knight knew something was wrong. 

• Defensive backs learning importance of eye control • Tuscaloosa News
TUSCALOOSA | One thing that University of Alabama head coach Nick Saban and his staff have stressed to his defensive backs is playing with their eye

• COLLEGE BEAT • The Birmingham News
ALABAMA

• Johns embracing move to fullback • The Birmingham News
TUSCALOOSA - Jimmy Johns has never shied away from speaking his mind.

• Neal McCready: Prothro's career has sad ending • Press-Register
Life's not fair.

• Tide evaluating mix-and-match offensive line • Press-Register
TUSCALOOSA -- For the most part, Alabama's offensive linemen are familiar. There are enough returning starters to fill every spot up front, but don't expect last year's starting five to be the same.

• Arenas eagerly awaits chance at new kickoff • Press-Register
TUSCALOOSA -- Alabama's Javier Arenas likes the new rule in college football that has moved the kickoff from the 35-yard line back to the 30, which is expected to create more return opportunities and excitement.

• Tide's Johns likes move • The Huntsville Times
Former QB will help fill hole as fullback at Alabama

• Sports Soundoff • Press-Register
Thursday, August 09, 2007

• SEC West ready for football season • Crimson White
At the 2007 SEC Media Days in Birmingham, all 12 SEC teams were represented by the head coach and two players. Last week, The Crimson White took a look at the SEC East. This week, The Crimson White takes a look at the SEC West. Alabama There has been an incredible amount of attention in Tuscaloosa this off-season about the Crimson Tide football program.

• Women's basketball looks to reverse Tide • Crimson White
The Crimson Tide women's basketball team had a rough season last year and didn't have much to celebrate once the final whistle was blown. The Tide went into last season with seven newcomers, six of whom were freshmen who all got the opportunity to see what SEC women's college basketball is about.

• Davidson trying to make Bobcat's roster • Crimson White
Former Alabama center Jermareo Davidson's dream came true this summer when he was selected in the 2007 NBA Draft. He was drafted in the second round, with the 36th overall pick by the Golden State Warriors, and thought he was headed to sunny California. Within minutes a trade was made that sent him from the Golden State Warriors to the Charlotte Bobcats along with NBA star Jason Richardson in exchange for the No.

• MULTIMEDIA • WVUA TV 7
Alabama Football: View Wednesday's Practice

• Alabama notebook • The Huntsville Times
Safety Woodall will play baseball, too

• Top returning Tide tailback switches positions • Montgomery Advertiser
TUSCALOOSA -- Tailback or fullback?

• Red Devils young • The Decatur Daily
Former Tide quarterback pushing team to 'win one more'

• COLLEGE FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK • The Decatur Daily
Alabama 

• Anniston star ready to get started • BamaOnLine  (for members only)
Anniston High School offensive lineman Antoine McClain is putting recruiting on hold for a bit to help his program turn around a dismal 2006 season. With a new coach and new leadership, McClain is set for a big senior year.

• PHOTO GALLERY: Wednesday night • BamaOnLine  (for members only)  
The Crimson Tide closed out its first installment of two-a-days on Wednesday night with a shorts and shoulderpads practice as the sun went down in Tuscaloosa. Check out T.G. Paschal's exclusive photo gallery featuring Tide players John Parker Wilson, DJ Hall and ...

• VIDEO: Scenes from Wednesday's second practice • BamaOnLine  (for members only)  
The Alabama Crimson Tide capped its first two-a-day session of the preseason Wednesday night with a workout under the lights at Thomas-Drew practice fields. 

• Practice Report: Tide close out first two-a-day • BamaOnLine  (for members only)  
After working through scorching heat during Wednesday's morning practice session, the Crimson Tide football team returned to the Thomas-Drew practice fields in shorts and shoulderpads on Wednesday evening at 7:30 for the second session of the day, completing their first ... 

• Prospects might be close to decisions • Tider Insider (for members only)
Decisions from some of the Tide's top targets might be coming down the pike soon.

• VIDEO: Friday's Alabama Football Report • WVUA TV 7
Alabama Football Report for Friday

• Krauss Joins Crimson Tide Broadcast Team; Watts Takes On Larger Role • RollTide.com
Former University of Alabama All-American linebacker Barry Krauss will join the Crimson Tide Sports Network broadcast team for the 2007 football season, CTSN general manager Michael Alford announced today.

• Emeel Salem Named to New York-Penn League All-Star Game • RollTide.com
WAPPINGERS FALLS, N.Y. - Former University of Alabama All-American Emeel Salem has been named to the 2007 New York-Penn League All-Star Game, which will be held Tuesday, Aug. 14 at Dutchess Stadium in Wappingers Falls, N.Y. 

• Nothing Official • BamaMag
Keanon Cooper says how schools perform this season will help him decide.

• Photo Gallery • RollTide.com
8.10.2007 - Football Practice #9

• Photo Gallery • RollTide.com
8.10.2007 - Volleyball Practice #3

• Fall camp: Week 1 recap • BamaOnLine  (for members only)
Too busy to visit BamaOnLine.com as often as you'd like? BOL services those subscribers, too. Check the Ultimate Ticket for a recap of the first week of Alabama's Fall football camp. In one glance, you'll get all the pertinent happenings from the week that was at the Thomas-Drew Practice Facility in Tuscaloosa.

• PHOTO GALLERY: Friday's morning practice • BamaOnLine  (for members only)  
The Crimson Tide continued their first fall camp under head coach Nick Saban with their second day of two-a-days on Friday. 

• More scenes from Friday morning • Tider Insider (for members only)
This photo gallery includes shots of Tarence Farmer, Zeke Knight, Patrick Hanrahan, Lionel Mitchell and others.

• Antoine McClain's Hot Summer • BamaMag (for members only)
Antoine McClain, a Scout.com four-star offensive tackle from Anniston, (Ala.), could see a bump next week when rankings are released as a member of the National Hot 100. McClain had dominating spring and summer performances in camps and combines and now looking to his senior season. 

• Five Tide Football Players Will Graduate on Saturday Morning • RollTide.com
Tide center Antoine Caldwell has set a UA football graduation record, graduating within just three years of arriving on campus. He'll be joined at commencement Saturday morning with teammates Matt Caddell, Chris Capps, Jamie Christensen and Joshua Curry. 

• 8.10.07 Friday AM Practice • Crimson Tradition (Members Only)
Check out clips from the Friday morning practice.

• VIDEO: Scenes from Friday's first practice • BamaOnLine  (for members only)
TGIF? Don't tell it to the Alabama football team. The Crimson Tide spent Friday morning completing the first of the day's two scheduled workouts at Thomas-Drew Practice Facility.

• Practice Report: Two-a-days continue  • BamaOnLine  (for members only)
The Crimson Tide continued to brave triple-digit temperatures Friday as they entered the second day of fall camp two-a-days at the Thomas-Drew Practice Fields in Tuscaloosa. Get the latest from the Tide's fall camp inside our Friday morning practice report... 

• Friday morning shots • Tider Insider (for members only)
Here are some scenes from this morning's practice.

• Andrew Bone: Scout.com four-star to announce Saturday • Tuscaloosa News
The Tide could land next verbal as early as this weekend... 

• Bor Advances to the Finals at the World University Games • RollTide.com
University of Alabama rising sophomore Emmanuel Bor has advanced to Sunday's final round in the 1500 meters race at the World University Games in Bangkok, Thailand. 

• Bama in the NFL: -->Preseason Week 1 ---> Game Stats
Ramzee Robinson and Fernando Bryant each made 3 tackles..  and...

• Tide Volleyball Completes its First Day of Practice for the 2007 Season • RollTide.com
The University of Alabama volleyball team participated in its first day of two-a-day practices today in the CAVE (Coleman Auxiliary Volleyball Extension).

• Cecil Hurt: Alabama running backs need to get 'hot' • Tuscaloosa News
One of the prominent topics after the University of Alabama football team’s Thursday practice was the running back situation.

• Linebacker feels right to Knight • Press-Register
TUSCALOOSA -- It may seem like Ezekiel Knight has been on the Alabama football team forever. Perhaps you just haven't known where to look for him.

• Kevin Scarbinsky: Tide leads Tigers in recruiting war, but storm brews • The Birmingham News
Day by day, one by one, we've counted them down. 

• Redshirt freshman speeding to top of Tide's depth chart • The Birmingham News
TUSCALOOSA - There isn't much racing going on before, during, or after practice anymore. Maybe there was last year, when University of Alabama players said they had some energy to burn, but no more.

• Saban shows no sympathy • Press-Register
TUSCALOOSA -- Nick Saban controls a lot of things in the Alabama football program, except for the stifling heat that reached over 100 degrees Thursday.

• Sports Soundoff • Press-Register
Friday, August 10, 2007

• College beat • The Birmingham News
ALABAMA 

• Former Tide star now knows what he's doing • The Huntsville Times
Ryans not just relying on instinct for Texans 

• Winning a good thought to Saban • The Huntsville Times
Alabama coach wants victoriesin mind games 

• Alabama notebook • The Huntsville Times
Freshman Lett returns to practice 

• Saban Press Conference 8/9/07 • WVUA TV 7
Alabama Head Football Coach Nick Saban Addresses The Media After Practice. 

• ALABAMA FOOTBALL: Greenwood vs. Smith, battle for the ages • Montgomery Advertiser
TUSCALOOSA -- It's like watching Evander Holyfield and Mike Tyson in Caesar's Palace, Roger Clemens pitching to Barry Bonds in a World Series or Maria Sharapova and Serena Williams dueling on Wimbledon's Centre Court.

• Tide's Johns makes a move • The Decatur Daily
Saban says fullback is junior's new spot

• No complaints allowed for Tide • The Dothan Eagle
Heat is a four-letter word around the University of Alabama football team.

• COLLEGE FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK • The Decatur Daily
Alabama

• 2007 CFN All-Redshirt Freshman Team - Defense • CollegeFootballNews.com
Who are college football's newest stars? Richard Cirminiello highlights the best of the best redshirt freshmen.

• Square set to announce • BamaOnLine  (for members only)
With four of the nation’s top defensive ends already committed to Alabama, head coach Nick Saban is building one of the top defensive line classes in recent memory for 2008. Houston (TX) Yates star Damion Square, one of the most sought after recruits with over 20 offers, could be the next elite defender to roll with the Tide.

• BOL practice report: Lett it be • BamaOnLine  (for members only)  
Alabama freshman defensive back Chris Lett returned to practice Thursday after missing several days with a medical condition.

• Scout.com Top 100 2008  • BamaMag
Monroe, Samuels, Holiday go 1-2-3