Bama in the News

February 1 - 7, 2010

• Gentry Estes: Alabama recruiting: Rivals analysts now projecting Keenan Allen to sign with Cal • The Press Register
All eyes are on Allen, an Alabama commitment since November. He plans to announce a decision Wednesday morning.

• Gymnastics Remains No. 1 Nationally • RollTide.com
The Alabama Gymnastics Team tightened its hold on the nation's No. 1 ranking this week after posting the second highest road score in the nation on Saturday at Penn State. 

• Rader joins Ole Miss staff • Tuscaloosa News
Former University of Alabama offensive coordinator Dave Rader has joined the Ole Miss coaching staff as a co-offensive coordinator the school announced Monday.

• Andrew Bone Recruiting Report • TideSports Extra (Subscribers Only)
Signing Day Forecast
Signing Day is fast approaching with a few questions still unanswered. Will the Tide remain the school of choice for Keenan Allen, and will any commitments to other schools flip come Wednesday... 

• Gentry Estes: Ole Miss announces Dave Rader as co-offensive coordinator • The Press Register
Mike Shula's offensive coordinator at Alabama is now headed back to the SEC West as an assistant for Houston Nutt.

• The Monday "Melting Pot" • SEC Sports
Every Monday morning, the "Melting Pot" will take a look at articles from the nation's writers about the happenings from the Southeastern Conference.

• Random Stuff- Feb. 1, 2010 • Crimson Country Club (Members Only)
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• Updated BOL Recruiting Forecast • BamaOnLine  (Subscribers Only)
Two days remaining until Signing Day, and the Tide is zeroing in on another top five finish. BOL presents its Updated BOL Forecast for the class of 2010 as we project who we feel the Tide will land down the stretch.

• Crimson Confidential Coverage - National Signing Day • Crimson Confidential
Wednesday will be loaded with recruiting information exclusive to CC subscribers. 

• Cecil Hurt: Northern recruits making their way down South • TideSports Extra (Subscribers Only)
It's overreaching to look at one decision by one football recruit anywhere in the country and try to read a trend into his teenage thought process.

• Video Blog • TideSports Extra (Subscribers Only)
Colin Peek at Senior Bowl
Rachel sits down with All-American defensive back Javier Arenas during Senior Bowl festivities.

• Chris Rattey Video Blog • TideSports Extra (Subscribers Only)
Alabama Tunnel Vision
Raw video footage of various players of the Alabama Crimson Tide after the game heading into the tunnel toward the locker room. 

• TideSportsExtra Museum • TideSports Extra (Subscribers Only)
National Champions: 1973
A look back at Alabama’s ninth recognized national championship. Written by Jason Morton and Robert DeWitt. Narrated by Tim Thompson.

• Gentry Estes: UA's Lorenzo Washington looks to impress at all-star event in El Paso • The Press Register
Departed Alabama senior defensive end Lorenzo Washington is set to participate in workouts involving Saturday's Texas vs. The Nation all-star game in El Paso. The game kicks off at 1 p.m. and will be televised by CBS College Sports.

• Gentry Estes: Anthony Grant sending a message to Tide after loss at Auburn • The Press Register
Grant conducted an Alabama practice at 6:30 a.m. this morning as Crimson Tide recovers from Saturday's one-point loss at Auburn.

• Don Kausler Jr.: Smart's new deal coming up for approval • The Birmingham News
Defensive coordinator turned down lucrative offer from Georgia to stay at Alabama. Board of trustees' compensation committee will vote Tuesday on his new contract.

• Gentry Estes: UA trustees set to approve Kirby Smart's raise and Jeremy Pruitt's contract • The Press Register
The Compensation Committee of the UA System Board of Trustees will meet tomorrow by teleconference to discuss contracts for two assistant football coaches and head coaches in two other Crimson Tide sports.

• Sound Off: • The Press Register
What was most responsible for South's Senior Bowl loss -- Tim Tebow's lack of pro ability or too many Alabama players?
A collection of sports-related reader Sound Off calls from Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010, with callers expressing opinions on everything from Tim Tebow's NFL ability to the Alabama basketball team's moral victory against Auburn.

• Don Kausler Jr.: Grading the Tide • The Birmingham News
A 6 p.m. home game Thursday against Florida is next for an Alabama team that will try to rebound from its toughest loss of the season.

• Ray Melick: Signing day: the party's just getting started • The Birmingham News
The celebration officially ends Wednesday. Alabama will no longer be national champions. No, not of college football. The Crimson Tide gets to keep that title at least until next January. And, if you believe the oddsmakers, possibly even beyond. The national championship Alabama loses Wednesday is the National Signing Day Championship, a title that is mythical but almost as...

• Larry Burton: Alabama's Nail Biting Time as National Signing Day Draws Near • Bleacher Report
For the first year in three years, Alabama goes into National Signing Day without a No. 1 recruiting class seemingly locked up...

• ESPN's Shurburtt predicts Stone to Bama • Crimson Confidential
Ready for some drama? 

• Times set for Stone, Smith announcements • Crimson Confidential  (Subscribers Only)
Bama fans now have some concrete times to target on Wednesday. 

• Bama leads for Foley's Watch List LB • Crimson Confidential  (Subscribers Only)
Dre-Shon McGaster (Foley, Ala./Foley) didn't make it to Alabama's Junior Day over the weekend. But don't read anything into...

• The Big Picture: A quick glance at Bama's '10 class two days before NSD • Crimson Confidentia
Wondering where Alabama stands now after the commitment of JUCO defensive back Dequan Menzie over the weekend and...

• Andrew Bone: Alabama reels in commitment • Tuscaloosa News
Dequan Menzie, Scout.com four-star junior college cornerback from Copiah-Lincoln in Wesson, Miss., committed to Alabama Sunday evening over Ole Miss.

• Recruiting 2010:
JUCO CB DeQuan Menzie commits

• Bama in the NBA January 31st Stats:
See how former players performed.

• No. 25 Men's Tennis Advances to ITA National Indoors with 4-2 win over No. 18 Duke • RollTide.com
The No. 25 men's tennis team (2-1) capped off 2010 ITA Kick-Off Weekend by coming back to defeat the 18th-ranked Duke Blue Devils (2-1) 4-2 Sunday at the University of Alabama Tennis Stadium. 

• Discipline, commitment, effort, toughness and pride the cornerstone of Alabama's success • Tuscaloosa News
TUSCALOOSA | The University of Alabama football team was ahead by a field goal with just over two minutes to go, facing third-and-goal at the 1-yard line at the Rose Bowl, when Texas called timeout.

• No. 18 LSU, Hightower too much for Tide • Tuscaloosa News
TUSCALOOSA | The Alabama women's basketball team dropped a 78-41 decision Sunday at Coleman Coliseum to No. 18 LSU. 

• Alabama men come back to beat Duke • Tuscaloosa News
TUSCALOOSA | The No. 25 Alabama men’s tennis team (2-1) capped off ITA Kick-Off weekend by coming back to defeat the 18th-ranked Duke Blue Devils (2-1) 4-2 on Sunday at the University of Alabama Tennis Stadium.

• Crimson Tide women dip to 2-2 on the season • Tuscaloosa News
ATLANTA | The No. 24 Alabama women’s tennis team dropped a tough 4-2 decision to the Arizona State Sun Devils on Sunday at the Bill Moore Tennis Center on the campus of Georgia Tech.

• Doug Segrest: Birmingham News Super Seniors final list has Alabama with 7 of top 12 • The Birmingham News
Auburn finishes with 4 in top 10 of state's top prospects.

• Gentry Estes: JUCO cornerback Dequan Menzie excited to be coming to Alabama • The Press Register
More than two years ago, the first college assistant to speak with defensive back Dequan Menzie was Kirby Smart. 

• Don Kausler Jr.: DB Dequan Menzie makes his commitment to Alabama official • The Birmingham News
Junior college cornerback picks Tide over Ole Miss.

• Gentry Estes: Defensive back Dequan Menzie commits to Alabama • The Press Register
Alabama lands a commitment from one of the south's top junior college prospects.

• ODDS AND ENDS: It doesn't matter who fixes BCS, as long as system gets fixed • Montgomery Advertiser
The political discourse in this country is ridiculous. Even when we're discussing a topic that 90 percent of us agree on -- like that college football needs some form of a playoff system to determine a champ -- we can't agree.

• COLLEGE BASKETBALL: No. 18 LSU blows past Alabama women • Montgomery Advertiser
TUSCALOOSA -- Allison Hightower poured in 29 points, and No. 18 LSU rolled to its 11th straight victory over Alabama, 78-41 on Sunday.

• 2010 NFL Draft - The Post-Combine Top 250 • College Football News
After the Senior Bowl and all the practices and workouts, here's the updated list of all the top prospects for the 2010 NFL Draft, led by Florida shutdown corner Joe Haden. With the Combine a few weeks away, this is roughly where all the top players stand. Click on each link for position and potential rounds.

• SEC Football: The Best Player Ever for Each Team • Bleacher Report
The SEC The Sugar Bowl...the Swamp....Geaux Tigers....The Iron Bowl....The Worlds Largest Cocktail Party. Traditions run deep here, and its fans are adament it is the best league in the nation...

• Another Georgia LB lands a Tide offer • Tider Insider (Subscribers Only)
On Saturday, Decatur-SW DeKalb junior linebacker Terrance Smith picked up an offer from Alabama. On Sunday, A.J. Johnson of Gainesville, GA was awakened from a nap with news that he had landed an offer from the Crimson Tide.

• Menzie happy he's headed to Alabama • Tider Insider (Subscribers Only)
There's only one word DeQuan Menize could find to decsribe his feelings after committing to Alabama on Sunday. "Happy," says the 5-11, 200-pound junior college cornerback from Copiah-Lincoln CC in Wesson, MS. "That's about all I can say. I am genuinely happy." 

• Coach Spotlight: Dequan Menzie • 'BamaMag (Subscribers Only)
Head Coach Glen Davis of Copiah-Lincoln Community College in Wesson, Miss., has seen his fair share of Division 1 players come through the school. This year members of his '09 Wolfpack will sign with the likes of Alabama, Southern Miss, LSU, Texas Tech and then some. However, when he talks about standout cornerback, Dequan Menzie, Davis says, "Sure wish I had a few more just like him." 

• 2012 DT Checks In On The Tide • 'BamaMag (Subscribers Only)
Dakota Ball Talks With Scout.Com

• Spencer Region talks Tide offer • 'BamaMag (Subscribers Only)
Good news from Tuscaloosa.

• Gabe Wright talks of Alabama visit • 'BamaMag (Subscribers Only)
Junior Day visitor had plenty to say of trip.

• Menzie makes it official • BamaOnLine  (Subscribers Only)
Alabama's 26th verbal commitment of 2010 planned to make his decision official to the Tide on Wednesday, but the cat is out of the bag a little early. 

• Johnson blown away by Tide offer • BamaOnLine  (Subscribers Only)
One of the top 2011 prospects in the southeast woke up Sunday afternoon to some big-time news, and this 6-foot-3, 226-pounder couldn't be happier to land an offer from Alabama.

• Alabama baseball/softball season preview • BamaOnLine
With a new coach and a new attitude, the Alabama baseball team is ready to get "dirty," while the No. 2 softball team aims once again for the College World ... 

• The Big Picture: A quick glance at Bama's '10 class two days before NSD • Crimson Confidential
Wondering where Alabama stands now after the commitment of JUCO defensive back Dequan Menzie over the weekend and National Signing Day now just two days away? 

• JUCO defensive back Menzie pledges to Tide • Crimson Confidential   (Subscribers Only)
If Dequan Menzie was trying to stay tight-lipped on his college choice, he apparently changed his mind.

• CC Recruiting Roundup - January 31st, 2010 • Crimson Confidential
On the weekend before National Signing Day,recruiting storylines have been changing constantly. 

• Signing Day 2010: Primer • Bama Sports Report
National Signing Day is almost upon us, and Bama looks to have another fantastic recruiting class lined up. We’re excited to say that we will have our 2nd annual BSR National Signing Day Live Chat on Wednesday. We had fun doing this in 2009, and are all set to go again in 2010. Each of you are invited to join us as we keep track of the signings as they come in, as well as the announcements of any uncommitted players. Look for the chat to start some time around 7:45 a.m. Alll times you see listed here will be central. 

• Recruiting 2010:
OT Arie Kouandjio commits

• Swimmers and Divers Earn More Conference Honors • RollTide.com
A trio of Alabama swimmers and divers earned Southeastern Conference Honors this week, marking the fifth time this season that the Crimson Tide has earned three SEC honors in the same week. 

• Gentry Estes: Offensive line recruit Arie Kouandjio set to sign with Alabama • The Press Register
The Crimson Tide reportedly picks up a late commitment from a highly regarded offensive tackle out of Maryland.

• This Week In Men's Hoops • SEC Sports
In this week's look around the SEC, we give you team-by-team recaps and insight from action all around the Southeastern Conference. 

• Franklin Crittenden: Crimson Tide Looks for a Big Finish for 2010 Recruiting Class • Bleacher Report
If there is one theme that Nick Saban has hammered home since his arrival at Alabama in 2007, it is to finish strong. That is exactly what Alabama needs to do as far as recruiting is concerned for the class of 2010...

• Arie rolls with the Tide • 'BamaMag
Arie Kouandjio, Scout.com four-star offensive tackle from Hyattsville-Dematha Catholic, Md., has given his commitment to Alabama. Kouandjio chose the Crimson Tide over offers from Southern Cal, New Mexico and Maryland. 

• Coach Spotlight: Arie Kouandjio • 'BamaMag  (Subscribers Only)
Head Coach Bill McGregor gives insight about star player.

• Bama bounces back with Kouandjio commitment • Crimson Confidential
One day after some disappointing recruiting news, Alabama got some good news Tuesday when Arie Kouandjio decided to announce for the Crimson Tide. 

• Arie rolls with the Tide • BamaOnLine   (Subscribers Only)
Alabama's 26th-commitment of 2010 is a big one in every sense of the word. DeMatha (Maryland) offensive lineman Arie Kouandjio made his decision public Tuesday night and the news is good for Tide fans.

• Kouandjio excited about UA commitment • Tider Insider (Subscribers Only)
Many thought that offensive tackle Arie Kouandjio was going to wait until signing day to announce his college intentions, but the big lineman out of DeMatha Catholic HS in Hyattsville, Maryland couldn't keep a secret. "I called and committed to Alabama last night," he says. 

• Ten Tide players invited to NFL Combine • Tuscaloosa News
The University of Alabama will be well represented at the National Football League Scouting Combine with ten players invited to showcase their skills.

• FEB. 2: Cecil Hurt Show • TideSports Extra (Subscribers Only)
A special Cecil Hurt Show dedicated to recruiting as we head into National Signing Day for the University of Alabama.

• Web Warehouse • TideSports Extra (Subscribers Only)
2/2: Alabama doubles Smart’s salary 2/2: Alabama doubles Smart’s salary
According to Chris Low of ESPN, has doubled the salary of defensive coordinator Kirby Smart after he helped the Crimson Tide win a national championship. 

• Don Kausler Jr.: Alabama or Auburn? Bragging rights might come down to Shon Coleman • The Birmingham News
Five-star offensive tackle from Olive Branch, Miss., might be the swing vote in the battle between archrivals.

• Eight Land In NCBWA Poll • SEC Sports
Eight SEC teams have landed in the NCBWA Poll, with LSU leading the way at number two.
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• Two Games Added To TV Schedule • SEC Sports
Today, the league announced that two women's hoops games on Sunday, February 21 have been chosen to be televised by network partners. 

• ScoutTV: Brandon Ivory in action • 'BamaMag  (Subscribers Only)
Scout.com presents senior highlights.

• Coach Spotlight: Brian Vogler • 'BamaMag  (Subscribers Only)
Head coach Blair Harrison talks in-depth of Tide commitment.

• Kirby Smart salary upped to $750,000 • Tuscaloosa News
TUSCALOOSA | Kirby Smart was rewarded handsomely for choosing to remain as defensive coordinator for the University of Alabama after turning down an offer to return to his alma mater.

• TideSportsExtra Features • TideSports Extra (Subscribers Only)
The Crimson Tide in The Super Bowl The Crimson Tide in The Super Bowl
Alabama's Roman Harper will become the 40th Crimson Tide player to make it to the Super Bowl when the New Orleans Saints meet the Indianapolis Colts Feb. 7th. Here's a list of the former players in two different formats.

• Gentry Estes: Kirby Smart's new deal with Alabama worth a salary of $750,000 per year • The Press Register
Smart becomes one of the highest-paid assistant coaches in the country after opting to stay at Alabama despite being offered big money by Georgia. Trustees approved Smart's contract today along with three other Crimson Tide coaches.

• Don Kausler Jr.: Alabama doubles Kirby Smart's salary to $750,000 per year • The Birmingham News
It pays to win the Frank Broyles Award and a national championship and to consider taking a job at his alma mater.

• Jon Solomon: Many top-ranked signing classes fail in BCS chase • The Birmingham News
Over the past 5 years, Southern Cal is No. 1 in recruiting services' hearts.

• Predicting the Class of 2010 • Crimson Country Club (Members Only)
There are many scenarios that can play out between now and Wednesday, but the recruiting picture is starting to take shape. Rankings and last minute decisions typically leave the lasting impressions on how well a class came together to most fans because of the Signing Day Drama scenarios, but really none of those matters at the end of the day. 

• Smart's new deal nearly doubles his salary • BamaOnLine
The Board of Trustees compensation committee approved four contracts Tuesday morning and made Kirby Smart one of college football's best-paid assistant coaches. 

• Chris Low: Alabama more than doubles Smart's salary • Crimson Confidential
We knew Alabama coach Nick Saban was going to do whatever he needed to do to keep defensive coordinator Kirby Smart. 

• Bama not alone in waiting out NSD drama • Crimson Confidential
Alabama, of course, isn't alone when it comes to nibbling fingernails these final hours heading into National Signing Day. 

• Bama in the NBA February 1st Stats:
See how former players performed.

• Baseball Team Ranked in NCBWA Preseason Poll • RollTide.com
The Alabama baseball team is ranked 32nd in the 2010 National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) Preseason Top 35, the organization announced Monday afternoon.

• Crimson Cabaret Announces 2010 Tryout Dates • RollTide.com
Marion Powell, Crimson Cabaret Coordinator, will hold tryouts for the 2010-11 squad on Saturday, April 17 through Sunday, April, 18. Registration begins on April 17 at 7:30 a.m. (CST) in the Colema... 

• Winning is not just physical • Tuscaloosa News
Richardson helps Tide players with mental toughness

• Ole Miss hires Radar as offensive coordinator • Tuscaloosa News
Former University of Alabama offensive coordinator Dave Rader has joined the Ole Miss coaching staff as a co-offensive coordinator the school announced Monday.

• Crimson Tide gymnastics remains No. 1 • Tuscaloosa News
Not only did the University of Alabama gymnastics team hold onto its No. 1 ranking after knocking off Penn State and Minnesota in a tri-meet Friday night, it widened it.

• Andrew Bone: Wednesday is the big day for Alabama recruits • Tuscaloosa News
The University of Alabama is preparing for one of the biggest days of the year Wednesday with National Signing Day. Prospects from across the country will fax in their letters of intent, while others plan to announce their college destinations.

• Andrew Bone Recruiting Report • TideSports Extra (Subscribers Only)
Keenan Allen News Keenan Allen News
TideSportsExtra released their final signing day predictions with one prospect who has kept Alabama fans glued to message boards for any hint before signing day of his destination.

• Bad recruiting news looms for Alabama • The Huntsville Times
Top prospect Keenan Allen reportedly set to choose Cal or Penn St. 

• Paul Finebaum: Barack Obama, Orrin Hatch should not mess with BCS • The Press Register
If nothing else, Barack Obama's got chutzpah. 

• Kevin Scarbinsky: Saban statue is too much, too soon • The Birmingham News
Why the rush to erect a lifetime tribute to a coach after just three years?

• Gentry Estes: Alabama looks to be out of contention for Keenan Allen • The Press Register
Long-time, five-star Crimson Tide commit Allen is not expected to consider Alabama when making his college choice.

• ALABAMA RECRUITING: Opelika football standout commits to Tide • Montgomery Advertiser
OPELIKA -- The wall outside of the Ope­lika High coaches' office details the past his­tory of the Bulldogs in recruiting.

• Alabama, Auburn 2010 Recruiting Classes • Decatur Daily  (Subscribers Only)
Alabama’s recruiting class Deion Belue, DB, 6-0, 175, Tuscumbia Ronald Carswell, WR, 6-0, 180, Macon, Ga. Cade Foster, K, 6-1, 215, Southlake, TX Jalston Fowler, RB, 6-0, 240, …

• The BCS Anti-Trust Playoff Solution • College Football News
With Washington taking a look at the BCS, here's the easy solution to the anti-trust problem and what might have happened if it was always in place. Had the BCS gotten it right from the start, the 2004 fight between Jason Campbell's Auburn, Matt Leinart's USC, and Jason White's Oklahoma would've been settled on the field.

• CFN Analysis - The BCS Anti-Trust Issue • College Football News
With Utah Senator Orrin Hatch getting his BCS anti-trust problem to the highest offices of Washington, is anything going to be done? The CFNers give their take on the politics of college football.

• As NSD nears, Tide trying to regain recruiting momentum • Tider Insider (Subscribers Only)
Within the past week it appeared that Alabama would close out this recruiting class with a bang. Now it's not so clear how the Tide will finish. 

• Scout.com Road To Signing Day Blog • 'BamaMag
You will find all the major news, notes, and rumors from around the country right here as Signing Day draws near. 

• Kouandjio Visits USC • 'BamaMag  (Subscribers Only)
Arie Kouandjio talks about the USC coaches and players and hints he might know what he'll do.

• Where's the beef? • BamaOnLine  (Subscribers Only)
Two days before Signing Day 2010 and Alabama is still awaiting final word on the fates of three of the top offensive line prospects in the country. In this premium football recruiting feature, get the breakdown on Shon Coleman, James Stone and Arie Kouandjio. 

• Arie down to three • BamaOnLine  (Subscribers Only)
One of Alabama's last remaining targets just made a big cut among his group of schools - and one school got bumped that you wouldn't expect. Find out Arie Kouandjio's final two programs by checking the Ultimate Ticket. 

• Will's Blog - Wrapping my head around this Keenan Allen situation • Crimson Confidential   (Subscribers Only)
Keenan's departure from the '10 class will impact Alabama in some capacity. To what extent is what I question.

• Nightly Recruiting Notes • Crimson Confidential
Keenan Allen's status is the headline story of the night. 

• Reports: Bama may lose Allen to Cal • Crimson Confidential   (Subscribers Only)
Just two days before National Signing Day rumors are swirling around four-star prospect Keenan Allen (Greensboro, N.C./Northern Guilford). Allen committed to...

• Recruiting 2010:
Deion Belue, Ronald Carswell, Cade Foster, Jalston Fowler, John Fulton, Corey Grant, Alfy Hill, Adrian Hubbard, Brandon Ivory, Harrison Jones, Arie Kouandjio, Brandon Lewis, Chad Lindsay, Wilson Love, Keiwone Malone, Dequan Menzie, DeMarcus Milliner, C.J. Mosley, Nick Perry, Austin Shepherd, Blake Sims, Phillip Sims, Brian Vogler, DeAndrew White, Jarrick Williams & Jay Williams have signed.

• Brandon Ivory • RollTide.com
DL, 6-3, 335, Memphis, Tenn. (East)

• Arie Kouandjio • RollTide.com
OL, 6-5, 335, Beltsville, Md. (DeMatha Catholic)

• Corey Grant • RollTide.com
RB, 5-9, 186, Opelika, Ala. (Opelika)

• Wilson Love • RollTide.com
DL, 6-3, 275, Mountain Brook, Ala. (Mountain Brook)

• Jay Williams • RollTide.com
P, 6-3, 208, Thomasville (Thomasville)

• Phillip Sims • RollTide.com
QB, 6-1, 224, Chesapeake, Va. (Oscar F. Smith)

• Darius McKeller • RollTide.com
OL, 6-6, 319, Jonesboro, Ga. (Jonesboro)

• Petey Smith • RollTide.com
LB, 6-1, 245, Tampa, Fla. (Armwood)

• Anthony Orr • RollTide.com
DL, 6-4, 270, Madison, Ala. (Sparkman)

• Alfy Hill • RollTide.com
LB/DL, 6-4, 245, Shallotte, N.C. (West Brunswick)

• C.J. Mosley • RollTide.com
LB, 6-2, 220, Theodore, Ala. (Theodore)

• Brandon Lewis • RollTide.com
DL, 6-3, 265, Pleasant Grove, Ala. (East Mississippi CC/Pleasant Grove)

• Deion Belue • RollTide.com
DB, 6-0, 170, Tuscumbia, Ala. (Deshler)

• Keiwone Malone • RollTide.com
WR, 5-11, 165, Memphis, Tenn. (Mitchell)

• Nick Perry • RollTide.com
DB, 6-1, 193, Prattville, Ala. (Prattville)

• Harrison Jones • RollTide.com
TE, 6-4, 235, Germantown, Tenn. (Evangelical Christian)

• Jarrick Williams • RollTide.com
DB, 6-1, 203, Mobile, Ala. (Blount)

• Ronald Carswell • RollTide.com
WR, 6-0, 180, Macon, Ga. (Westside)

• Adrian Hubbard • RollTide.com
DL, 6-6, 227, Lawrenceville, Ga. (Norcross)

• Brian Vogler • RollTide.com
TE, 6-7, 242, Columbus, Ga. (Brookstone)

• DeAndrew White • RollTide.com
WR, 6-0, 177, Houston, Texas (North Shore)

• Dequan Menzie • RollTide.com
DB, 6-0, 195, Columbus, Ga. (Copiah-Lincoln CC/Carver)

• Cade Foster • RollTide.com
PK, 6-1, 213, Southlake, Texas (Southlake Carroll)

• Jalston Fowler • RollTide.com
RB, 6-1, 245, Mobile, Ala. (Vigor) 

• John Fulton • RollTide.com
DB, 6-0, 178, Manning, S.C. (Manning)

• Chad Lindsay • RollTide.com
OL, 6-2, 288, The Woodlands, Texas (The Woodlands)

• DeMarcus Milliner • RollTide.com
DB, 6-1, 180, Millbrook, Ala. (Stanhope Elmore)

• Austin Shepherd • RollTide.com
OL, 6-5, 315, Buford, Ga. (North Gwinnett)

• Blake Sims • RollTide.com
ATH, 6-0, 195, Gainesville, Ga. (Gainesville)

• Softball Helps Local Community Celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day • RollTide.com
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The University of Alabama softball team visited local schools on Wednesday to discuss the significance of women in athletics as a part of the National Girls and Women in Sports Day.

• Kirani James Named 2009 Grenada Sportsman of the Year • RollTide.com
Kirani James, a freshman for the Alabama men's track and field team, was named Sportsman of the Year in his country of Grenada last Saturday, Jan. 30. The highly-touted James signed with the Tide i... 

• TideSports Video: • Tuscaloosa News
February 3, 2010
NSD: Nick Saban, Part 1

• TideSports Video: • Tuscaloosa News
February 3, 2010
NSD: Nick Saban, Part 2

• Another top 5 recruiting class for Alabama • Dothan Eagle
Alabama coach Nick Saban finally was ready to talk about his recruiting class Wednesday afternoon. 

• Signing Day press conference transcript • Tider Insider (Subscribers Only)
The transcript includes remarks by Coach Saban and two new players, quarterback Phillip Sims and defensive Back DeMarcus Milliner. 

• VIDEO: Milliner and Sims on Signing Day • BamaOnLine 
Two of the top players in Alabama's 2010 recruiting class are already in Tuscaloosa. Check inside as CB DeMarcus Milliner and QB Phillip Sims talk about life on campus! 

• INSTANT ANALYSIS: Signing Day • BamaOnLine 
What areas of the Crimson Tide roster will feel the greatest impact from the 2010 recruiting class? Check inside as Britton Lynn and Travis Reier review Signing Day 2010!

• 2010 Alabama Signing Day Press Conference Quotes • RollTide.com
Alabama head coach Nick Saban talked about the Crimson Tide's 2010 signing class on Wednesday. Freshman Phillp Sims and DeMarcus Milliner also stopped by and gave their thoughts on signing with the...

• Saketh Myneni Earns SEC Men's Tennis Player of the Week Honors • RollTide.com
Senior Saketh Myneni was named SEC Men's Tennis Player of the Week on Wednesday, Feb. 3 for his performances last weekend against No. 23 Arizona and No. 18 Duke. Myneni won both of his singles matc... 

• TideSports Video: • Tuscaloosa News
NSD: DeMarcus Milliner
Defensive back DeMarcus Milliner, who enrolled early at Alabama speaks to the media on National Signing Day.

• TideSports Video: • Tuscaloosa News
NSD: Phillip Sims
Quarterback Phillip Sims, who enrolled early at Alabama speaks to the media on National Signing Day.

• TideSports Photo: • Tuscaloosa News
UA Signees

• Rachel Baribeau Blog • TideSports Extra (Subscribers Only)
Daybreak with recruit Brian Vogler
Rachel spends the morning with Alabama football signee Brian Vogler.

• Gentry Estes: Nick Saban: UA did not have a spot for Keenan Allen's brother • The Press Register
Alabama's head coach comments on the circumstances that led to five-star prospect Keenan Allen signing with Cal today after a long commitment to the Crimson Tide.

• Don Kausler Jr.: Saban: DBs were more a priority this year than offensive linemen • The Birmingham News
"We probably had to recruit more by need in this recruiting class than ever before," Alabama coach says.

• Men's Tennis Players of the Week • SEC Sports
Alabama's Myneni and Georgia's Seal Earn SEC Men's Tennis Accolades 

• Larry Burton: Alabama: National Signing Day 2010 Came and Went Too Quickly • Bleacher Report
For Coach Nick Saban and the University of Alabama, National Signing Day came and went very quickly. Saban pretty much had the entire class locked in place months ago...

• Franklin Crittenden: Crimson Tide Lands Its Third Top 5 Class • Bleacher Report
For the third year in a row Alabama has landed one of the top recruiting classes in the nation and the 2010 class was a doozy!

• High number of early enrollees might be best part of Tide's '10 class • Crimson Confidential
The best kept secret about Alabama's 2010 signing class? 

• NSD Recruiting News and Notes (Coverage Links Inside) • Crimson Confidential
Still haven't had your fix of National Signing Day information? 

• Crimson Tide Ink 18 on National Signing Day • RollTide.com
University of Alabama head football coach Nick Saban announced today that 18 student-athletes have signed national letters of intent to play football with the Crimson Tide

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Corey Grant signs with Alabama
Corey Grant was relieved to get the pressures of signing day behind him. 

• Auburn, Alabama pull in top-5 recruiting classes • The Press Register
On three major recruiting services, Auburn and Alabama are both among the top five in recruiting classes. On Rivals.com, Auburn has the fourth-ranked class and Alabama is right behind them at No. 5. On ESPN.com, Alabama's class is ranked third and Auburn is No. 4. On Scout.com, Alabama is fourth and Auburn is fifth. Florida is No. 1 on...

• Brian McAlister: Listen to Coach Nick Saban discuss Alabama's 2010 recruiting class • al.com
Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban wrapped up Alabama's National Signing Day with a 4:00 press conference to discuss another highly-ranked crop of freshmen coming into Alabama's football program. In his conference, Saban discounted the system of rating recruits, described the recruiting process as an inexact science, yet hailed the incoming players as a great infusion of talent into...

• This Week In Women's Hoops • SEC Sports
This week in Women's Hoops gives you a team-by-team look at every team in the Southeastern Conference. 

• Alabama football signees list • Dothan Eagle
Alabama’s 2009 football signees

• In-state junior OLs set to decide • BamaOnLine   (Subscribers Only)
One year ago, the Alabama Crimson Tide picked up a big commitment hours after Signing Day when Keiwone Malone pledged to the Tide. Will UA repeat the trend when 2011 OT Spencer Region makes his decision Saturday?

• Deion Belue comments on signing with Alabama • Tuscaloosa News
On being an Alabama fan:

• Invited walk-on to compete for kicking job at Alabama • Tuscaloosa News
TUSCALOOSA | University of Alabama signee Cade Foster will have some competition in his quest to replace departed senior Leigh Tiffin as the Crimson Tide's kicker.

• National Signing Day: Super Southeast 120 is all signed up • The Press Register
As of 2:45 p.m. on Wednesday, all 120 players on the Press-Register Super Southeast 120 have signed letters of intent to play college football next fall. Leading the way was Florida with 15 players on the list, followed by Auburn (13), Alabama (11) and LSU (10). Six of the top seven teams were from the SEC, and all...

• Gentry Estes: What's the verdict on Alabama's 2010 football signing class? • The Press Register
OK, so this Alabama class didn't have the Signing Day buzz of 2008 and 2009, but that doesn't mean outside analysts aren't impressed with a top-five showing.

• Men's Basketball Returns Home to Face Florida • RollTide.com
The University of Alabama men's basketball returns to Coleman Coliseum Thursday evening to host Florida in head coach Anthony Grant's first meeting against his former mentor, Florida head coach Bil...

• Anthony Grant Press Conference Transcript - Feb. 3 • RollTide.com
Coach Grant's comments heading into this week's games against Florida and Mississippi

• Women's Basketball to take on Mississippi State on ESPNU • RollTide.com
The women's basketball team (9-13, 1-8 SEC) travels to Starkville, Miss. Thursday, Feb, 4 to take on the Mississippi State Lady Bulldogs (14-8, 5-4 SEC) in Humphrey Coliseum. The game is set to beg... 

• Cory Grant comments on signing with Alabama • Tuscaloosa News
Opelika High School running back Corey Grant spoke with Tidesports.com after signing with Alabama on Wednesday. Here are some of his comments:

• Alabama signs 6-foot-4 punter • Tuscaloosa News
THOMASVILLE | Jay Williams expects to contend for playing time next season as a University of Alabama freshman.

• Charles Hollis: Auburn racks up in offensive line, Alabama at defensive back; they're tops in nation at those positions • The Birmingham News
Tigers, Tide keep sitting in Top 5 in most recruiting polls

• Gentry Estes: Tide signee Brian Vogler has spoken with Anthony Grant about playing basketball at UA • The Press Register
On the prospect of playing basketball at Alabama, tight end Vogler says he "wouldn't rule it out 100 percent."

• Charles Hollis: With the big names chasing DL Calvin Smith, he goes to - New Mexico • The Birmingham News
Alabama having a Top 5 year, but comes up loser in recruiting derby for Hialeah, Fla., standout

• Gentry Estes: Who is Christian Kauffman and why should Alabama fans know him? • The Press Register
UA plans to welcome Christian Kauffman, who will be on academic scholarship, as a walk-on kicking candidate this summer.

• Jon Solomon: SEC teams adjust to 'Houston Nutt rule' • The Birmingham News
Signing Day means 28-player cap on SEC recruits

• Walter Kirkwood: Alabama Falls to Auburn in Recruiting, but Don't Hit the Panic Button • Bleacher Report
The 2010 signing day is done, and unlike in years past, this one ended with a bit of a thud instead of excitement. 

• Alabama Crimson Tide's 2010 Recruiting Class Is Just Fine, Thank You! • Bleacher Report
From across various message boards, sounds of impending doom (or at least disappointment) has been resonating.

• Tide Tries To Get Back On Track • 'BamaMag
For a dozen years, Anthony Grant and Billy Donovan went to work together and Grant really enjoyed it Thursday night, Grant and Donovan will be at work in the same building, and Grant said he is “not necessarily looking forward to” the event.

• NSD Special: What will Bama look like in '10? • Crimson Confidential  (Subscribers Only)
So Alabama has a new class. 

• Tide's stockpiling of talent continues with third-straight Top 3 class • Crimson Confidential  (Subscribers Only)
Another National Signing Day, another huge haul for the Alabama Crimson Tide. 

• Rachel Baribeau Blog • TideSports Extra (Subscribers Only)
Good morning from Columbus, Ga.
Hello to my TSE brethren, I am coming to you from the Brookstone library where we are anxiously awaiting the signing of Brian Vogler. Steve and I spent some time with him [...]

• Andrew Bone Recruiting Report • TideSports Extra (Subscribers Only)
Arie Kouandjio picks Alabama
Arie Kouandjio, Scout.com four-star offensive tackle from Dematha Catholic School in Hyattsville, Md., commits to Alabama on the eve of National Signing Day.

• Chris Rattey Video Blog • TideSports Extra (Subscribers Only)
Breakfast with the Loves
I had a very interesting morning with the Love's, a family head coach Nick Saban seems to hold high in the Alabama family tree. All three brothers, fraternal twins Tyler and Harrison, along with youngest Wilson, are now members of the Alabama Crimson Tide.

• Josh Bean: Linebacker C.J. Mosley of Theodore signs with Alabama • The Press Register
THEODORE, Ala. -- Linebacker C.J. Mosley faxed his paperwork to Alabama early this morning, then joined his teammates for a made-for-TV signing ceremony at little later. Mosley, a 6-foot-3, 215-pound linebacker, said he wants to help Alabama win another national title. "That's the plan, to get a ring" he said with a smile, while wearing a snazzy..

• Charles Hollis: It's official: Keenan Allen and his brother are California-bound • The Birmingham News
Nation's top-ranked safety chooses the Pac-10 Bears over the national champs 

• Bill Bryant: Nashville lineman expected to pick Tennessee over Alabama • The Huntsville Times
Tennessee star lineman will apparently choose the Vols over the Crimson Tide

• Don Kausler Jr.: Alabama's fax machine can finally rest • The Birmingham News
No surprises. Is that good or bad?

• Gentry Estes: Alabama fax watch: They're all in • The Press Register
UA has now confirmed signatures from Corey Grant and Arie Kouandjio, rounding out the expected list of signees today.

• Don Kausler Jr.: Arie Kouandjio signs with Tide because of 'the way they produce offensive linemen' • The Birmingham News
Elite tackle from Maryland picked Alabama over Southern California.

• Don Kausler Jr.: Ready to follow in Cody's footsteps, big nose guard Brandon Ivory signs with Alabama • The Birmingham News
Sleeper from Memphis will fit right in to Tide's 3-4 defensive scheme.

• Gentry Estes: Alabama fax watch: Big Brandon Ivory is on board • The Press Register
The player some are projecting as the next Terrence Cody has signed with the Crimson Tide.

• Gentry Estes: Alabama fax watch: Five more signatures roll into the UA complex • The Press Register
Blount's Jarrick Williams has signed, as has tight end Harrison Jones, defensive end Wilson Love, wide receiver Ronald Carswell and JUCO defensive back Dequan Menzie.

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• "They don't get any better." • 'BamaMag  (Subscribers Only)
Signee capsule.

• "He has great natural instincts." • 'BamaMag  (Subscribers Only)
Signee capsule.

• Prospect Profile: Terrence Cody • 'BamaMag  (Subscribers Only)
Scout.com's NFL Draft Analyst Chris Steuber profiles the top prospects eligible for the 2010 NFL Draft. Learn about Alabama defensive tackle Terrence Cody inside.

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Scout.com's NFL Draft Analyst Chris Steuber profiles the top prospects eligible for the 2010 NFL Draft. Learn about Alabama cornerback Javier Arenas inside.

• Prospect Profile: Mike Johnson • 'BamaMag  (Subscribers Only)
Scout.com's NFL Draft Analyst Chris Steuber profiles the top prospects eligible for the 2010 NFL Draft. Learn about Alabama offensive guard Mike Johnson inside.

• "He's very disciplined and focused." • 'BamaMag  (Subscribers Only)
Take an in-depth look at one of the Tide's top signees.

• "His best days are ahead of him." • 'BamaMag  (Subscribers Only)
Take an in-depth look at one of the Tide's top signees.

• "It's been a dream of mine" • 'BamaMag  (Subscribers Only)
Take an in-depth look at one of the Tide's top signees.

• "Alabama really doesn't have anyone like me." • 'BamaMag  (Subscribers Only)
Take an in-depth look at one of the Tide's top signees.

• "They all said yes." • 'BamaMag  (Subscribers Only)
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• "He's amazing after the catch." • 'BamaMag  (Subscribers Only)
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• "You think of Jerome Bettis with speed." • 'BamaMag  (Subscribers Only)
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• "I like to dominate people inside." • 'BamaMag  (Subscribers Only)
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• "He has great natural instincts." • 'BamaMag  (Subscribers Only)
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• "His biggest asset is his speed." • 'BamaMag  (Subscribers Only)
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• "Harrison is deceptively fast." • 'BamaMag  (Subscribers Only)
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• "Chad's a tenacious blocker." • 'BamaMag  (Subscribers Only)
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• Jarrick Williams can bring the pain • 'BamaMag  (Subscribers Only)
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• Class of 2010 Accolades • BamaOnLine   (Subscribers Only)
Alabama's 2010 class is a wrap, and it is time to breakdown the 26 talented prospects that submitted LOIs on Wednesday. In this premium recruiting update, BOL presents the 2010 accolades.

• Will's Recruiting War Room - Signing Day Central • Crimson Confidential
Are you looking for all of the latest news in recruiting? Will Matthews will be on radio stations throughout the state all day long covering Alabama recruiting and we have all of the latest here. 

• NSD All-Day Tracker (Updated 11:15 a.m. Central): Bama's 2010 class rolls in • Crimson Confidential (Subscribers Only)
Alabama's 2010 class, it appears, is now complete. 

• Keenan Allen drops Tide, signs with Cal • Tuscaloosa News
GREENSBORO, N.C. | Turns out the rumor mill and the message boards were right this time. Five-star football prospect Keenan Allen, an elite safety who had verbally committed to Alabama in November, said this morning that he'll attend the University of California at Berkley instead.

• Gentry Estes: Alabama fax watch: Four more signatures roll into the UA complex • The Press Register
Blount's Jarrick Williams has signed, as has tight end Harrison Jones, wide receiver Ronald Carswell and JUCO defensive back Dequan Menzie.

• Don Kausler Jr.: Junior college DB Dequan Menzie signs with Alabama • The Birmingham News
He's a former high school star from Columbus, Ga.

• Don Kausler Jr.: Wanted since the summer of 2007, Blount DB Jarrick Williams signs with Alabama • The Birmingham News
He joins a solid group of defensive backs in Tide's signing class of 2010.

• Gentry Estes: Former Alabama commit Keenan Allen, as expected, signs with Cal • The Press Register
Allen, Shon Coleman and James Stone all get away from Alabama on National Signing Day.

• Don Kausler Jr.: Macon, Ga., WR Ronald Carswell comes into the fold with Alabama • The Birmingham News
Could he be one of the sleepers in this signing class?

• Don Kausler Jr.: Sprint champion Corey Grant of Opelika signs with Alabama • The Birmingham News
Running back picked Tide over Auburn and Florida.

• Don Kausler Jr.: To Tide's delight, TE signee Harrison Jones bigger than he was when he committed • The Birmingham News
He's the brother of Alabama starting guard Barrett Jones.

• Don Kausler Jr.: In Prattville's Perry, Tide signs a player familiar with winning championships • The Birmingham News
He's an elite cover safety.

• Don Kausler Jr.: Some big ones are getting away from Alabama • The Birmingham News
But letters of intent from stars committed to Alabama continue to come in.

• Gentry Estes: Alabama fax watch: Tide holds on to WR Keiwone Malone (and Nick Perry) • The Press Register
Memphis receiving prospect officially signs with the Crimson Tide after an interesting year ... Also, Prattville's Nick Perry is in ...

• Don Kausler Jr.: Swift Memphis WR Keiwone Malone seals his deal with Alabama • The Birmingham News
26 of his 66 catches as a senior went for touchdowns.

• Gentry Estes: Alabama fax watch: Tide signs its punter of the future in Thomasville's Jay Williams • The Press Register
Punter Jay Williams and defensive back Deion Belue committed on the same day, and now their faxes arrive at essentially the same time. 

• Don Kausler Jr.: As expected, Deshler DB Deion Belue signs with Alabama • The Birmingham News
Nine of his 22 touchdowns last season came on kick returns.

• Don Kausler Jr.: Power forward, er, defensive end Adrian Hubbard signs with Tide • The Birmingham News
Norcross, Ga., star gave up football as a junior to focus on basketball.

• Don Kausler Jr.: Tide believes Thomasville punter Jay Williams is worthy of a scholarship • The Birmingham News
None of his punts were returned during his high school career.

• Don Kausler Jr.: Tide gets a playmaker in Gainesville (Ga.) 'athlete' Blake Sims • The Birmingham News
He accounted for 3,736 yards and 49 touchdowns last fall.

• Gentry Estes: Alabama fax watch: Georgia prospects Adrian Hubbard and Blake Sims confirmed • The Press Register
Two more faxes have arrived from the Peach State.

• Gentry Estes: Alabama fax watch: Tide confirms eight early enrollees • The Press Register
Tide's early crop of players included star quarterback Phillip Sims and defensive back DeMarcus Milliner, the state's top prospect in most circles.

• Don Kausler Jr.: Columbus, Ga., athlete Brian Vogler signs with Alabama to play football • The Birmingham News
Standout tight end also a star on his high school basketball team.

• Gentry Estes: Alabama fax watch: Big TE Brian Vogler signs • The Press Register
Big Vogler committed to Alabama before the 2009 season. He's one of two Columbus, Ga., products expected to sign today.

• Gentry Estes: Report: James Stone to choose Tennessee over Alabama • The Press Register
A report from Knoxville has James Stone selecting Tennessee over Alabama later today.

• Gentry Estes: Alabama fax watch: First three LOIs arrive for Tide • The Press Register
DE Alfy Hill, LB C.J. Mosley and WR DeAndrew White have already faxed signed National Letters of Intent to the Crimson Tide.

• Don Kausler Jr.: Tide signs Mountain Brook's Wilson Love, but where he'll line up is uncertain • The Birmingham News
He's the brother of Alabama offensive tackle Tyler Love.

• Don Kausler Jr.: In DeAndrew White, Alabama signs a Texas WR who is a sprint champion • The Birmingham News
But he also is known as a sure-handed pass catcher.

• Don Kausler Jr.: With a signature from C.J. Mosley, Alabama gets the state's No. 2 prospect • The Birmingham News
He's a Parade All-American linebacker from Theodore High School.

• Gentry Estes:  Alabama waiting on a couple of uncommitted linemen for final recruiting tally • The Press Register
TUSCALOOSA -- A couple of uncommitted offensive linemen and the possibility of a late signing surprise are all that's left on what looms to be a relatively uneventful National Signing Day for Alabama's football program today.

• Don Kausler Jr.: Tide signs DeMarcus Milliner, the top prospect in Alabama and No. 1 CB in nation • The Birmingham News
Five-star prospect is one of the stars of the Crimson Tide's 2010 signing class.

• Don Kausler Jr.: In Cade Foster, Tide signs a place-kicker who can make tackles, too • The Birmingham News
He also started at middle linebacker for Southlake (Texas) Carroll High School. 

• Don Kausler Jr.: Nearly a year after committing to Alabama, Vigor RB Jalston Fowler signs on dotted line • The Birmingham News
He is described as "a tailback in a fullback's body."

• Don Kausler Jr.: 'Smash-mouth football' sways Texas OL Chad Lindsay toward signing with Alabama • The Birmingham News
Guard/center picked Tide over LSU, many others.

• Don Kausler Jr.: Signed and sealed, North Gwinnett OL Austin Shepherd now eager to play for Tide • The Birmingham News
He only allowed one sack in his career and had 104 pancake blocks as a senior. 

• Don Kausler Jr.: After two juco years, ex-Pleasant Grove DL Brandon Lewis has signed again with Tide • The Birmingham News
He's a nephew of former Alabama All-American defensive end Michael Myers.

• Don Kausler Jr.: Blue-chip QB Phillip Sims signs with an Alabama team that runs a familiar offense • The Birmingham News
He threw for 10,725 yards and 119 touchdowns during his high school career in Virginia.

• Don Kausler Jr.: John Fulton, nation's fourth-rated cornerback, signs with Tide • The Birmingham News
Four-star prospect chose Alabama over South Carolina and Florida.

• Don Kausler Jr.: Standout DE Alfy Hill of North Carolina signs with Alabama • The Birmingham News
Tide wins battle with North Carolina.

• Don Kausler Jr.: Regardless of today's drama, Alabama set to sign another star-studded class • The Birmingham News
Tide hopes to close today by signing at least one more big offensive lineman.

• Signing Day Central • 'BamaMag
BamaMag.com offers the latest interviews with all of the Tide's 2010 signees. Hear why they chose Alabama, analysis from their high school coaches, and player evaluations. BamaMag.com will update throughout the day as faxes roll in for National Signing Day. This page is your source for recruiting coverage on NSD. 

• Signing Day Central • BamaOnLine   (Subscribers Only)
It is officially Signing Day 2010, and BamaOnline has all of your recruiting news needs covered for the big day on Wednesday. Check inside for our Signing Day coverage plans of the Tide's elite class. 

• NSD All-Day Tracker: Bama's 2010 class rolls in • Crimson Confidential   (Subscribers Only)
Fax machine watch is on. 

• National Signing Day: Just the Facts • Bama Sports Report
National Signing Day is here, and with it will come the flood of rumors. The day has a fluidity to it that is really like no other in college football. There's no actual football game being played, so the eyes and ears of the football fanatics are tuned into the whims of 18 year old high school seniors. As such, the day can be pretty hectic and difficult to follow if you don't have the time to devote the entire day to following it. We'll have a live chat going to appease those folks who want to be immersed in the rumors of the day. But if you're just looking for a place where you can check in from time to time and get the bare bones facts, then this is the article for you.

• Signing-day intrigue • Tuscaloosa News
National Signing Day has finally arrived. It's the biggest day of the year for college coaches, when letters of intent are faxed in from prospects across the country. A couple of weeks ago the University of Alabama was expecting somewhat of an uneventful day, but oh, how recruiting can change in that time span.

• Smart well rewarded for staying with Tide • Tuscaloosa News
TUSCALOOSA | Kirby Smart was rewarded handsomely for choosing to remain as defensive coordinator for the University of Alabama after turning down a similar offer to return to his alma mater.

• Alonzo Gee named to D-League All-Star Team • Tuscaloosa News
Former University of Alabama men's basketball standout Alonzo Gee has been named to the 2010 NBA D-League All-Star team, the league announced Tuesday. Gee, a member of the Austin Toros, will compete for the West Conference team on Feb. 13 in Dallas, Texas. He is one of 20 players selected to the two all-star squads via a combination of voting by fans and the league's 16 head coaches.

• UA swimmers and divers earn conference honors • Tuscaloosa News
BIRMINGHAM | Three University of Alabama swimmers and divers earned Southeastern Conference honors this week, marking the fifth time this season that the Crimson Tide has earned three SEC honors in the same week.

• Andrew Bone: Arie Kouandjio Picks Bama • Tuscaloosa News
Arie Kouandjio, Scout.com four-star offensive tackle from Dematha Catholic School in Hyattsville, Md., commits to Alabama on the eve of National Signing Day.

• Kevin Scarbinsky: Chizik didn't blink in the face of Saban's recruiting machine • The Birmingham News
Marcus Lattimore pulled a hat trick and chose South Carolina. 

• Alabama doubles Smart's salary to $750K • The Huntsville Times
TUSCALOOSA -The University of Alabama System board of trustees unanimously approved a deal Tuesday that will pay Tide defensive coordinator Kirby Smart $750,000 each of the next three years. 

• Surprises likely few for Tide • The Huntsville Times
TUSCALOOSA - A couple of uncommitted offensive linemen and the possibility of a late signing surprise are all that's left on what looms to be a relatively uneventful National Signing Day for Alabama's football program today. 

• Mike Herndon: Auburn, Alabama both have reasons to smile today • The Press Register
National Signing Day is finally here, but it hasn't been the week that Alabama and Auburn envisioned. 

• Gentry Estes: Alabama defensive coordinator Kirby Smart gets substantial pay raise • The Press Register
TUSCALOOSA -- The UA System Board of Trustees unanimously approved a deal Tuesday that will pay Alabama defensive coordinator Kirby Smart $750,000 each of the next three years.

• Josh Bean: Not much suspense involving Mobile-area recruits on signing day • The Press Register
Jay Prosch and Quinterrius Eatmon have quashed any remaining intrigue entering National Signing Day today.

• Gentry Estes: Offensive line recruit Arie Kouandjio set to sign with Alabama • The Press Register
The Crimson Tide reportedly picks up a late commitment from a highly regarded offensive tackle out of Maryland.

• Alabama football: Recruit follows comeback trail to Tuscaloosa • Montgomery Advertiser
Adrian Hubbard couldn't help but catch your eye.

• Tide driven to make some big scores late • Montgomery Advertiser
Alabama lost a big recruit but gained another as it tries to close out its 2010 recruiting class with a flourish on National Signing Day. 

• Alabama defensive coordinator Smart doubles salary • Montgomery Advertiser
TUSCALOOSA -- Alabama has doubled the salary of defensive coordinator Kirby Smart after he helped the Crimson Tide win a national championship. 

• Alabama defensive coordinator Smart doubles salary • Montgomery Advertiser
TUSCALOOSA -- Alabama has doubled the salary of defensive coordinator Kirby Smart after he helped the Crimson Tide win a national championship.

• Alabama expects 6 new DBs to play in Tuscaloosa • Decatur Daily  (Subscribers Only)
For all the technological advances made in the realm of communication, the final acts of the recruiting process are …

• Tide doubles Smart’s salary • Decatur Daily  (Subscribers Only)
Once again, the University of Georgia helped Kirby Smart advance in his profession. This time, his alma mater …

• Alabama Football Recruits • Decatur Daily  (Subscribers Only)
DEION BELUE Position: Defensive back Height, weight: 6-0, 175 School: Deshler; Tuscumbia Notes: Reportedly runs a 4.3 in the 40-yard dash. ... One of the six defensive backs committed to …

• Ken Rogers: Recruiting: Bama primed for another Top 5 class • Dothan Eagle
With an anticipated top five signing class built primarily on early commitments, Alabama hopes for an even bigger National Signing Day today.

• Jonathan Fravel: Allen Likely To Cal, Shon Coleman and James Stone Rolling In • Bleacher Report
Menzie in, Allen out The Crimson Tide has little to do on Wednesday except collect the signatures of the strongly committed athletes in the third ranks signing class of 2010...

• The Crystal Ball: Pre-NSD • Tider Insider (Subscribers Only)
With signing day upon us, Alabama practically has its class wrapped up. But there are a couple of prospects that Tide eyes will be on tomorrow. Offensive linemen James Stone of Nashville-Maplewood, TN and Shon Coleman of Olive Branch, MS will announce their decisions on Wednesday morning. Where will they end up? 

• Will Freshmen Help Tide Cause?  • 'BamaMag  (Subscribers Only)
Alabama football is in a building -- not rebuilding -- situation

• Men's Track Set for Meyo Invitational • RollTide.com
After a week off from competition, the Alabama men's track and field team returns to action this weekend at the Meyo Invitational. The University of Notre Dame will be hosting the meet on Friday an...

• No. 1 Alabama Gymnastics Travels to Baton Rouge to Face No. 12 LSU • RollTide.com
The No. 1 Alabama Gymnastics team heads to Baton Rouge, La. to take on No. 12 ranked LSU Friday, Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. in the Maravich Assembly Center.

• Women's Track to Compete at Meyo Invitational • RollTide.com
After a week off from competition, the Alabama women's track and field team returns to action this weekend at the Meyo Invitational. The University of Notre Dame will be hosting the meet on Friday ...

• Kevin Scarbinsky: Who deserves statues more? Great coaches or great players? • The Birmingham News
Florida considers building lasting monuments to its Heisman winners. 

• Don Kausler Jr.:  New Tide QB Phillip Sims enrolled early because 'I want to know everything. I'm that kind of guy' • The Birmingham News
Parade All-American from Virginia is eager to get his college football career started. 

• Tide lands another top five class • BamaOnLine   (Subscribers Only)
It is difficult enough to pull in back-to-back top five recruiting class, but the University of Alabama continued their impressive roll on National Signing Day for a third straight year. In this premium recruiting update, get reaction on the Tide's talented 2010 crop.

• Chris Low: Recruiting rewind: Alabama • ESPN
Recruits: 29 (27 high school players, 10 who enrolled early, and two junior college players, one enrolled early). 

• Baseball Fan Day Set for this Saturday • RollTide.com
The Alabama baseball team will hold its annual Fan Day on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010. The event will consist of a kid's clinic, the annual Grand Slammers preseason barbecue and a scrimmage.

• Saketh Myneni Earns SEC Men's Tennis Player of the Week Honors • RollTide.com
Senior Saketh Myneni was named SEC Men's Tennis Player of the Week on Wednesday, Feb. 3 for his performances last weekend against No. 23 Arizona and No. 18 Duke. Myneni won both of his singles matc...

• Men's Basketball Returns Home to Face Florida • RollTide.com
The University of Alabama men's basketball returns to Coleman Coliseum Thursday evening to host Florida in head coach Anthony Grant's first meeting against his former mentor, Florida head coach Bil... 

• Chase Goodbread: Good Tidings • TideSports Extra (Subscribers Only)
Checking under the quarterback hood
Checking on the pecking order among Alabama's quarterbacks. 

• Gentry Estes: Tide CB DeMarcus Milliner: 'It's a great chance for me to play.' • The Press Register
As the nation's top cornerback prospect according to Scout.com, Milliner arrives at a perfect time for Alabama's rebuilding secondary.

• Dennis Pillion: Video: Breaking down Alabama's recruiting class • al.com
Columnist Ray Melick of The Birmingham News breaks down the Crimson Tide's 2010 recruiting class with beat writers Gentry Estes of the Press-Register and Don Kausler, Jr. of the News. Beat writers on the 2010 Alabama recruiting class Also, if you missed it yesterday, watch the video replay of Nick Saban's Signing Day press conference from Gentry's blog,...

• Gentry Estes: DeMarcus Milliner, Phillip Sims get to work early as two of the top players in Alabama's recruiting class • The Press Register
TUSCALOOSA -- When touted prep cornerback DeMarcus Milliner realized Alabama was going to lose six or seven defensive backs from its 2009 team, "I just knew I should come in early."

• Gentry Estes: Alabama recruiting capsules: Player by player from Deion Belue to Jay Williams • The Press Register
A rundown on each player in Alabama's 2010 signing class.

• Don Kausler Jr.: Early start led to quiet recruiting finish for Tide • The Birmingham News
Not a single uncommitted player came into the fold with Alabama on signing day to join a star-studded class.

• 2010 Alabama Crimson Tide Projected Depth Chart • Bleacher Report
I know, I know. At Alabama, "depth charts" are considered taboo. Heck, no one even knew until right before the SECCG that QB A.J. McCarron passed Star Jackson as primary back-up to Greg McElroy...

• Does Alabama's Nick Saban Have It All? • Bleacher Report
Larry Burton (Panama City Beach, Fl.) Yes he's got a beautiful wife that not only allows him to follow his dream, but journeys with him through it, two wonderful kids, fame, money and more Alabamians loving him than the governor of the state.

• Milliner Hopes To Get Head Start • 'BamaMag  (Subscribers Only)
DeMarcus Milliner has big hands. But when he showed them to sportswriters Wednesday, he said his fingers were inadequate--inadequate, that is, to show the thickness of the Alabama playbook. “It’s pretty thick,” he said. “All the things Alabama does. That’s why they won a championship.” 

• Junior DE Lands Alabama Offer • 'BamaMag  (Subscribers Only)
Southwest Florida DE gets the phone call

• Recruiting Awards 2010 • TCrimson Country Club (Members)
Better known as ‘The Lukeys” 

• Hoops Preview: Alabama vs. Florida • BamaOnLine   (Subscribers Only)
Alabama head coach Anthony Grant tries to get his squad turned around on Thursday night in a bout with his former boss, Florida Gators head coach Billy Donovan.

• Haitians soon to think Horns topped Tide for title • Crimson Confidential
Kudos to the Longhorns. 

• Saban follows up on tips to land 'sleeper' Ivory • Crimson Confidential
Alabama's 2010 class features a boatload of talent, a No. 3 national ranking and ...

• Signing Day Notes: Saban not bitter about Allen's switch • Crimson Confidential (Subscribers Only)
Nick Saban had plenty to talk about Wednesday. As one would expect, the Alabama head coach opened his National... 

• Bama in the NBA February 3rd Stats:
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• Tide reels in top 5 recruiting class • Tuscaloosa News
TUSCALOOSA | For the past two years on the first Wednesday in February, Nick Saban has insisted that he cared not one bit about the University of Alabama’s recruiting class being ranked No. 1 in the nation.

• Seven defensive backs highlight Alabama’s 2010 signing class • Tuscaloosa News
TUSCUMBIA | Seven out, seven in.

• Best Tide signee could come from Auburn • Tuscaloosa News
On a day where there was plenty of back-and-forth barking between Alabama and Auburn fans as both debated the relative merits of their football signing classes, a funny thing happened.

• Tide signs 6-foot-4 punter Jay Williams • Tuscaloosa News
THOMASVILLE | Jay Williams expects to contend for playing time next season as a University of Alabama freshman.

• Alabama looking for big win against Gators • Tuscaloosa News
TUSCALOOSA | After a loss like the crushing one-point defeat the University of Alabama men’s basketball team suffered at Auburn last weekend, Anthony Grant could probably use a visit from an old friend — but not under these circumstances. 

• Tide women face Lady Bulldogs tonight • Tuscaloosa News
Coming off a humiliating 78-41 home defeat at the hands of the LSU Tigers, the Alabama women’s basketball team hits the road tonight to take on the Mississippi State Bulldgos in Starkville, Miss.

• James named Grenada Sportsman of the Year • Tuscaloosa News
TUSCALOOSA | Kirani James, a freshman for the University of Alabama men’s track and field team, was named Sportsman of the Year in his country of Grenada last Saturday. The highly-touted James signed with the Tide in early January.

• Cecil Hurt: Corey Grant was old school • TideSports Extra (Subscribers Only)
On a day where there was plenty of back-and-forth barking between Alabama and Auburn fans as both debated the relative merits of their football signing classes, a funny thing happened. 

• Chase Goodbread: Good Tidings • TideSports Extra (Subscribers Only)
Another signing day in the books… 
Every year at this time (and I've reported on somewhere in the neighborhood of 15 signing days now), it seems like there's always an "Are you serious?" moment.

• Andrew Bone Recruiting Report • TideSports Extra (Subscribers Only)
Alabama ahead of Auburn in final rankings
The final recruiting rankings for the class of 2010 came down to the wire Wednesday afternoon, but the Tigers could not pull the upset even though they had a big day in recruiting.

• TideSportsExtra Features • TideSports Extra (Subscribers Only)
Weird Bama stuff on eBay
Looking for odd Crimson Tide collectibles? Here are few of the weirder items online now for your Alabama collection. Sweet shirt.

• Ray Melick: Alabama signing day lacks drama • The Birmingham News
TUSCALOOSA - Contrary to what you might have heard, there was no feeling of gloom and doom inside the Mal Moore Athletic Complex on National Signing Day.

• Alabama gets an early jump on competition • The Huntsville Times
TUSCALOOSA - When touted prep cornerback DeMarcus Milliner realized Alabama was going to lose six or seven defensive backs from its 2009 team, "I just knew I should come in early." 

• Stone solid on UT • The Huntsville Times
Nashville offensive lineman strongly considered Alabama until Kiffin left Tennessee

• Tide's primary prize: Secondary • The Huntsville Times
Led by Milliner and Fulton, defensive back position seems to be fully stocked for future 

• Mike Herndon: Auburn's Chizik, Alabama's Saban thrilled with top-5 recruiting classes • The Press Register
Auburn got a welcome addition, Alabama didn't, and both schools brought in top-five recruiting classes on National Signing Day for college football. Gene Chizik wrapped up Auburn's best recruiting class in years by adding Hialeah, Fla., defensive end Corey Lemonier, No. 13 on the Press-Register's Super Southeast 120, to a class that includes the top junior college prospect in...

• Josh Bean: Theodore's C.J. Mosley highlights area signees on National Signing Day • The Press Register
THEODORE -- C.J. Mosley filled out the paperwork to formalize his football future at Alabama before class began Wednesday morning. Mosley then hurried to school, leaving his parents with the duty of faxing his letter of intent to Alabama. Moments later, about the time the opening bell rang to start classes at Theodore High, the paperwork arrived...

• Gentry Estes: Florida's Donovan sees self in new Tide coach • The Press Register
TUSCALOOSA -- Florida basketball coach Billy Donovan looks at Anthony Grant's first season at Alabama and sees "a lot of similarities" to his own operation, both in playing style and background.

• The Press-Register's Super Southeast 120, complete with college choices • The Press Register
The Press-Register's Super Southeast 120 list, complete with college choice

• Dennis Pillion: Signees speak: Phillip Sims, DeMarcus Milliner meet the media • al.com
For the first time as members of the Alabama football team, Crimson Tide signees Phillip Sims and DeMarcus Milliner spoke with the media on National Signing Day after Nick Saban's NSD press conference. True freshmen generally are not allowed to speak to the media, but the UA media relations staff allowed these two early enrollees a chance to meet...

• Don Kausler Jr.: Is Brandon Ivory the sleeper of Tide's 2010 class? Saban talks about the big but unheralded nose guard • The Birmingham News
"We felt like we had to justify our dietitian in some kind of way here since Cody's leaving," Alabama coach says.. 

• Jess Nicholas: SEC recruiting wrap-up • TideFans
Here’s a brief synopsis of all SEC recruiting classes, ranked in order of analyzed strength:

• Jess Nicholas: Recruiting: Alabama’s recruiting class matches its personality • TideFans
Alabama made its bones in 2009 with a blue-collar, down-and-dirty attitude. On Wednesday, that attitude carried over to its 2010 recruiting class.

• SEC Recruiting Central • SEC Sports
Find out the latest recruiting news on every team, every player and every class in the Southeastern Conference. 

• ALABAMA RECRUITING: Few surprises for Crimson Tide • Montgomery Advertiser
TUSCALOOSA -- Alabama didn't finish the way Nick Saban might have hoped, but the Crimson Tide was still able to add a top-five recruiting class on Wednesday.

• ALABAMA RECRUITING CLASS ANALYSIS • Montgomery Advertiser
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• Ranking the recruiting classes • Montgomery Advertiser
The top-10 recruiting classes as ranked by five prominent rating services:
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• ALABAMA BASKETBALL: Crimson Tide desperate for win at home against Gators • Montgomery Advertiser
TUSCALOOSA -- With road games looming against Ole Miss and Kentucky, Alabama's basketball team faces a crucial game at home tonight against Florida.

• Tide’s latest posse in top 5 • College Football News
TUSCALOOSA — For the first time in three years, Alabama fell short of the …

• Recruiting 2010 - The Top Storylines • AJC
Recruiting experts apparently don’t believe Urban Meyer’s leave of absence (when does that begin again?) is hurting Florida’s recruiting.

• What Happened To the 2010 Alabama Recruiting Class • Bleacher Report
Alabama did not finish first in recruiting according to Rivals this year. This was after winning a national title, fielding a Heisman winner and more All-Americans than any other team in history...

• Georgia junior talks Tide; Bama tops his list • Tider Insider (Subscribers Only)
The Peach State will have plenty of talented players in the 2011 class, one of whom is Griffin HS standout Xzavier Dickson. After making the rounds at various summer camps and turning what he learned into a terrific junior season, the 6-3, 238-pounder now holds offers from Alabama, Arkansas, Auburn, Florida, FSU... 

• New Quarterback Getting Ahead • 'BamaMag  (Subscribers Only)
Alabama quarterback signee Phllip Sims is a quick study. Sims, one of 11 Crimson Tide newcomers who has entered The University this spring semester, will take part in the off-season program and spring practice. He said he is getting a leg up in preparation to contribute to Bama football. 

• Christopher Walsh: Restless Grant making his mark • BamaOnLine
Despite shooting issues, depth problems and not having the kind of personnel he needs in place yet, Anthony Grant is making his mark on Alabama men's basketball. 

• Consistent Saban lands another top class • BamaOnLine
Although defensive back DeMarcus Milliner and quarterback Phillip Sims signed on long ago, the rest of the Class of 2010 was solidified Wednesday, giving Alabama another crop of top recruits.

• Ross Wilson Named First-Team Preseason All-American • RollTide.com
Alabama junior second baseman Ross Wilson was named to the 2010 Baseball America preseason All-American team, the publication announced Friday morning.

• No. 30 Women's Tennis Travels to Oklahoma for Dual Match • RollTide.com
The No. 30 women's tennis team (2-2) remains on the road this weekend, traveling to Norman, Okla. to battle the Oklahoma Sooners (3-0) on Saturday, Feb. 6. The match is slated to begin at Noon (CST).

• Soccer Inks Eight for the 2010 Season • RollTide.com
University of Alabama head soccer coach Todd Bramble announced that eight student-athletes have signed national letters of intent to play soccer for the Crimson Tide. The class is comprised of play... 

• Top 50 recruits: Where they signed, 1-10 • Tuscaloosa News
Here's a look at where the top 50 recruits in Alabama signed. Here are Nos. 1-10.

• Expansion in the works for Alabama Softball Complex • Tuscaloosa News
BIRMINGHAM | University of Alabama trustees are expected to give the go ahead to expand the Crimson Tide softball team's clubhouse and add an indoor practice facility.

• TideSports Video: • Tuscaloosa News
Anthony Grant post-Florida Press Conference

• Gentry Estes: Five questions with Alabama's Jerrell Harris • al.com
After the pitfalls of 2009, Alabama's linebacker hopes to make the most of "a big opportunity" to step in during the 2010 season.

• Don Kausler Jr.: Dennis-Jackson showdown tonight will be must-see college gymnastics • The Birmingham News
Nation's top two all-arounders wil be in the spotlight when Alabama visits LSU.

• This Alabama Class Was About Needs Not Wants. Plus 10 Stars to Look out for. • Bleacher Report
The Stones said it best: "You can't always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you just might find. You get what you need." It is not the prettiest class of the Nick Saban Era, but none the less it is a very significant one...

• Mississippi 2011 WR lands Tide offer • Tider Insider (Subscribers Only)
A year ago, Madison-Central, MS head coach Bobby Hall was raving about his star sophomore wide receiver, Tobias Singleton. Hall predicted that Singleton would be one of the nation's top receivers for the class of 2011. It looks like Coach Hall was right. On Wednesday, Singleton picked up an offer from Alabama. 

• DeAndrew White talks NSD • 'BamaMag  (Subscribers Only)
DeAndrew White, Scout.com four-star wide receiver from The Woodlands, Texas, signed his letter of intent with Alabama. He is one of five National 100 recruits in the 2010 class for the Tide. White, along with his mother, are excited about the future in Tuscaloosa. 

• Tide Needs To Put Brakes On Losing • 'BamaMag
The Alabama men's basketball team may feel like it's in the front seat of a runaway 18-wheeler. Things are going fast and they aren't going well. Back-to-back one-point losses in games that could have (should have?) been won make for an uncomfortable ride.

• Coach Spotlight: Cade Foster • 'BamaMag  (Subscribers Only)
Position coach Larry Hughes from Southlake Carroll shares about kicker.

• Coach Spotlight: Johnavon Fulton • 'BamaMag  (Subscribers Only)
Head Coach Robbie Briggs' stellar defender already in T-town.

• CCC’s Super Sixteen for 2011 • Crimson Country Club (Members Only)
The Class of 2010 was so yesterday. Let’s move on. 

• Men's Basketball:
Thursday Night: Florida 66, Alabama 65

• Women's Basketball:
Thursday Night: Mississippi State 77, Alabama 44

• Bama in the NBA February 4th Stats:
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• Men's Basketball Drops Heartbreaker to Florida, 66-65 • RollTide.com
Senior guard Mikhail Torrance scored a game-high 22 points to go along with five assists, but it was not enough as the Alabama men's basketball team dropped a heartbreaker to Florida, 66-65, Thursd...

• Women's Basketball Falls 77-44 at Mississippi State • RollTide.com
The women's basketball team dropped a 77-44 decision Thursday night to Mississippi State at Humphrey Coliseum. With the loss, the Crimson Tide falls to 9-14 on the season and 1-9 in the Southeaster... 

• Bama fails at winning shot in final seconds for second straight game • Tuscaloosa News
TUSCALOOSA | For the second straight game, the University of Alabama men's basketball team had a chance at a game-winning shot in the final seconds.

• Wilson Love joins brother as member of the Tide • Tuscaloosa News
MOUNTAIN BROOK | At 7 a.m. on National Signing Day, Karen Love scooped scrambled eggs on her son Wilson's plate, just as she has been doing for the last three years in their kitchen.

• Nation’s top all-arounders are on the same floor tonight • Tuscaloosa News
TUSCALOOSA | The nation’s two top-ranked college gymnasts are in action tonight when the University of Alabama travels to Baton Rouge to face LSU.

• Walker jumper lifts Florida over Alabama 66-65 • Tuscaloosa News
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Erving Walker scored 14 points in the second half, including a jumper with 11 seconds left, to lift Florida to a 66-65 victory over Alabama on Thursday night.

• Chris Rattey Video Blog • TideSports Extra (Subscribers Only)
A family experience
At 7 a.m. on NSD, Karen Love scooped scrambled eggs on her son Wilson's plate, just as she has been doing for the last three years. 

• TideSportsExtra Museum • TideSports Extra (Subscribers Only)
National Champions: 1978
A look back at Alabama’s 10th recognized national championship. Written by Jason Morton and Robert DeWitt. Narrated by Tim Thompson. 

• Kevin Scarbinsky: How about a new Saban Rule? I commit, I come; I commit, you quit • The Birmingham News
Did you hear Nick Saban’s Signing Day soliloquy on commitment? Did you really listen to it? 

• Gentry Estes: Sims could signal new age of quarterback at Alabama • al.com
TUSCALOOSA -- Nick Saban looked at some other quarterbacks while compiling Alabama's 2010 recruiting class, but signed only one. And ESPN says it couldn't have found one better. Quarterback Phillip Sims' reputation preceded him to Alabama. The 6-foot-2, 224-pound Sims finished his prep career in Chesapeake, Va., as the state of Virginia's all-time leader in passing yards...

• New UA parking lot to have room for 1,200 cars and 180 football weekend RVs • The Press Register
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- University of Alabama officials have approved paving of a 20-acre lot on campus that will have space for 1,200 cars and will be the camper city for some 180 recreational vehicles for football weekends

• Feb. 5 Sports Sound off: Finebaum afraid of smaller schools • The Press Register
Paul Finebaum afraid the bigger schools would lose in a playoff. Did Auburn cheat on National Signing Day? And why no mention of academics? These opinions, more thoughts on Alabama-Auburn rivalry and more in Sports Soundoff!

• Ray Melick • De: Savage hired as consultant by Philadelphia Eagles • The Birmingham News
Phil Savage is going back to the NFL. The Alabama football radio broadcast color analyst has been hired as a Player Personnel Consultant with the Philadelphia Eagles, to help as that franchise prepares for the upcoming NFL draft. Fans of the Crimson Tide who enjoyed Savage's first season in the broadcast booth don't have to worry, however; the job..

• SEC Women's Recap - Feb. 04 • SEC Sports
SEC Women's Results for February 04, 2010 

• SEC Men's Recap - Feb. 04 • SEC Sports
SEC Men's Basketball Results for February 04, 2010

• Alabama falls to Florida in close game • Montgomery Advertiser
TUSCALOOSA -- For the third time in the last three weeks, an Alabama basketball game has been decided in the fi­nal 10 seconds. 

• McClain prepares for NFL in sun • Decatur Daily  (Subscribers Only)
TUSCALOOSA — Just weeks away from the all-important NFL Scouting Combine, Rolando McClain’s training is getting …

• Alabama drops another 1-point league game • Decatur Daily  (Subscribers Only)
TUSCALOOSA — Last-second heartbreak is quickly turning into a theme to Alabama’s basketball season. This time, it was a swatted inbounds pass that kept the Crimson Tide from celebrating … 

• Ken Rogers: Ivory was a ‘big’ addition • Dothan Eagle
Brandon Ivory isn’t a “Mount.” He may or may not be into Marvel Comics boxers. But the 6-foot-3, 330-pound defensive lineman from Memphis displayed enough raw athletic ability to at least draw a comparison with Terrence Cody from Alabama coach Nick Saban.

• Alabama's 2010 Recruiting Class: Seven That Have a Good Chance To Play Early • Bleacher Report
Although the Crimson Tide didn't finish with all the Signing Day excitement that they've had the past two years, Nick Saban's third full recruiting class could be the most well-rounded...

• Lack of execution spoils Tide's night • Tider Insider (Subscribers Only)
It was, in basketball lingo, a night of "heat-checks." But in the end, it was an inability toexecute an in-bounds play and even get a shot off that cost Alabama a one-point home loss to the Florida Gators. Final: Florida 66, Alabama 65. 

• Tide, Vols after two-way lineman • Tider Insider (Subscribers Only)
Alabama and Tennessee just finished battling it out for offensive lineman James Stone out of Nashville. Now they're in hot pursuit for another Nashville star, this time junior Antonio Richardson of Ensworth HS. Both have made offers to the 6-6, 300-pound lineman, who should eventually rank among the South's best for 2011.

• Region announcement on again; Dismukes to pick between four • Tider Insider (Subscribers Only)
Two of the state's elite junior offensive linemen are ready to make their college decisions. On Wednesday, Cullman guard Spencer Region canceled plans to announce his choice this Saturday. Today, Region says the announcement is back on. Spanish Fort center Reese Dismukes will announce his decision next Thursday. 

• Alabama Again Loses By A Point • 'BamaMag
Alabama isn’t a good enough basketball team to give things away. Unfortunately for the Crimson Tide, Florida was given too many opportunities in Coleman Coliseum Thursday night, and the Gators took advantage for a 66-65 victory. 

• Coleman No Place For Cigar Sales • 'BamaMag  (Subscribers Only)
Crimson Tide is coming close, but a close loss is just another loss

• Let the Mitch Gaspard era begin • Crimson Country Club (Members Only)
UA hasn’t been to Omaha in ten years so it is safe to assume we’re no longer considered a top shelf program. The Crimson Tide had some good seasons under Jim Wells but was never able to get back to where they were a decade ago. Some have pointed to the bat changes. Others point to the conference getting better. Then there are those who always look at the coach. 

• Gators escape with 66-65 victory • BamaOnLine
TUSCALOOSA _ It was the equivalent of watching two neighbor kids getting together, only with a lot on the line. Forever on the same side until this moment, they knew each other better than anyone with many of the same quirks and tendencies, the only difference being that one was more seasoned.

• Getting a jump on their collegiate careers • BamaOnLine
Including three players who delayed enrollment from last year's signing class Alabama has 11 new players this spring including eight who skipped their final months of high school.

• Tide offers Virginia LB  • BamaOnLine (Subscribers Only)
Alabama and Nick Saban are commanding the respect and attention of a lot of top high school prospects these days and the Crimson Tide recently extended an offer to one of Virginia's finest from the Class of 2011. 

• Six Tide targets for 2011  • BamaOnLine (Subscribers Only)
It is time to turn the page on the Alabama recruiting class of 2010 and focus on the crop of outstanding juniors that the Crimson Tide has already targeted. In this premium recruiting feature, we spotlight six elite jumbo linemen that are already strongly in the mix for the ... 

• Signing Day 2010: A Review • Bama Sports Report
With the ink from National Signing Day now dry, it’s time to take a step back and evaluate the Tide’s 2010 signing class. How did the Tide to? Were the team’s needs met? Is the future secure? 

• Gymnastics:
Friday Night:  LSU 196.425, Alabama 196.050

• Women's Basketball:
Alabama 55, Auburn 53

• Men's Basketball:
Saturday Night: Ole Miss 74, Alabama 67

• Bama in the NBA February 6th Stats:
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