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January 16 - 31, 2008
Georgia 61, Alabama 53
AUSTIN, Texas -- Former Texas quarterback Major Applewhite is rejoining the Longhorns as an assistant coach, Texas announced Wednesday night, leaving his current job as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Alabama.
AUSTIN, Texas -- A record setting quarterback at UT and former graduate assistant coach for Mack Brown, Major Applewhite is joining the Longhorns' staff as assistant head coach and running backs coach, Brown said on Wednesday. Applewhite returns to his alma mater after spending the past season as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Alabama, where he was the youngest coordinator in the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS).
Lake Worth quarterback Star Jackson, The Palm Beach Post big schools offensive player of the year, said Wednesday that he intends to honor his verbal commitment to the University of Alabama despite the announcement that Crimson Tide offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Major Applewhite is leaving to accept a coaching position at Texas.
The Alabama women's basketball team (8-9, 1-1 SEC) will return home after its first week of conference play to host the Arkansas Lady Razorbacks (15-2, 0-2 SEC) on Thursday, Jan. 17 at 6:00 p.m. from Coleman Coliseum. Alabama is coming off an 80-65 loss to Florida while Arkansas dropped a 63-55 decision at Ole Miss. The contest between the two SEC foes will be televised on Cox Sports.
1.16.2008 - WTennis - Hawaii Spring Invitational Day 1
With the NFL early entry signing period coming to a close, the spotlight is on the top pro prospects for the 2009 draft. There are some superstars, like USC LB Rey Maualuga, who will certainly be a top pick, but it should be a down year for top skill players. Check out 32 of the best pro prospects to watch out for.
Between coaching changes and last-minute official visits, the 2008 recruiting season continues to grow more interesting by the day. BamaOnline has the latest on the Crimson Tide's top targets in our exclusive recruiting nuggets.
TUSCALOOSA | Major Applewhite, the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at the University of Alabama for one season, has decided to return to Texas and agreed to join head coach Mack Browns staff.
I dont know how much clearer I can make this, but we Alabama fans do not want Joe Pendry as our Offensive Coordinator .. period!
The Pro Football Hall of Fame has announced the 17 finalists who will be considered for election into the Hall as members of the Class of 2008.
For over a decade now, the University of Alabama football program has been looking for one thing above all others. Its not a championship trophy, although one of those would be nice. Its not a...
Alabama coaches met with blue-chip defensive lineman Robert Quinn on Tuesday in Charleston, South Carolina Will Saban visit Michigan RB today? Tide to meet with Star Jackson and more.
Alabama pulled a devastating blow to its state rival Auburn when it secured the verbal commitment of Eufaula's Courtney Upshaw. Upshaw spent this weekend in Tuscaloosa taking in his official visit.
Alabama's Richard Hendrix looks to lead the Crimson Tide to its first SEC win Wednesday night. Check the Ultimate Ticket for BamaOnLine.com's scouting report on the Georgia Bulldogs.
Robby Green, four-star cornerback from River Ridge-John Curtis Christian, (La.), took his official visit to Alabama over the weekend. Green talked about the trip to Tuscaloosa and his future at the Capstone.
Alabama travels to Athens.
Walter Camp Foundation honorees discuss the strengths of leagues
Following what was yet another highly successful season in 2007, the University of Alabama softball squad returned to the diamond on Tuesday for its first official practice of the 2008 season.
Four star linebacker prospect Don'Ta Hightower expected the recruiting process to slow down after he committed to the Crimson Tide but Phillip Fulmer and the Tennessee Vols continue to make a strong push for Hightower as the 2008 recruiting season comes down the final stretch. Do the Vols stand a chance at flipping the Tide's top linebacker commit?
Check out how the former Alabama players are doing.....
College football season may be over, but things are still HOT here at BamaMag.com. With less than a month until Letter of Intent Day, Alabama's recruiting efforts for the Class of 2008 are in the home stretch. Get plugged into all of the action for pennies a day. OFFER EXPIRES AT MIDNIGHT FRIDAY.
TUSCALOOSA | Barring a dramatic, last-minute change, all indications Tuesday night were that University of Alabama offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Major Applewhite is leaving the Capstone to accept a job at his alma mater, Texas, by Thursday.
ATHENS, Ga. | Its as basic as the old good news-bad news routine can be.
TUSCALOOSA | Two-time Olympic silver medalist Terin Humphrey will likely sit out the third-ranked University of Alabama gymnastics teams meet at Auburn on Friday.
For over a decade now, the University of Alabama football program has been looking for one thing above all others. Its not a championship trophy, although one of those would be nice. Its not a...
Why would Major Applewhite leave Alabama as the offensive coordinator to become the running backs coach or assistant/associate/apprentice head coach or co-offensive coordinator in training or some combination of the above at Texas?
TUSCALOOSA - University of Alabama offensive coordinator Major Applewhite slept in Austin Tuesday night after spending the day interviewing for a position on the University of Texas coaching staff.
1. Who wins first, Alabama or Auburn?
TUSCALOOSA - University of Alabama coach Mark Gottfried is clear on his belief that there is no single issue plaguing his basketball team. There is no quick fix, no sole area of concern to shore up for sure victory.
University of Texas officials are close to announcing a deal that would bring Major Applewhite back to campus and leave the University of Alabama looking for a new offensive coordinator.
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Tide offensive coordinator meets with Texas' Brown
Win needed at Georgiato avoid 0-3 SEC start
As of this writing, all indications are that Alabama will be in the market for a new offensive coordinator as early as this morning, Jan. 16.
Alabama offensive coordinator Major Applewhite spent Tuesday evening in Texas as he awaited an interview with Longhorn head coach Mack Brown for a vacancy on the football staff.
Brandon Hollinger isn't panicking, but the junior guard certainly wants to improve on Alabama's 0-2 start in Southeastern Conference play.
Alabama offensive coordinator Major Applewhite appears on the verge of becoming an assistant coach at Texas, a source close to the situation said.
Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at Stegeman Coliseum at Athens, Ga.
Dothan principal Andrew Sewell wanted to find a coach he felt was the right fit for the Tigers struggling football program.
"When I talked to Coach Saban, he said he thought I could be a pretty good defensive tackle, but that I could be a great offensive lineman. He wants me at Alabama "
Rodney Orr and Gary Harris talk about Alabama's latest recruiting weekend.
The Alabama women's basketball team suffered a 63-49 loss to Arkansas Thursday night from Coleman Coliseum. Tide sophomore guard Dedrea Magee paced UA with a career-high 19 points. After the day, Alabama falls to 8-10 overall and 1-2 in SEC play.
1.17.2008 - Basketball (W) v. Arkansas
An Auburn University football recruiting report is featured.
Arkansas 63, Alabama 49
One thing is for sure: Nick Saban's rolodex is getting a few twists and turns this week, just like the twists and turns the Tide's coaching staff has undergone since Bama's Independence Bowl win over Colorado.
"He's still bubbling over his visit to Alabama and the visit from coach [Saban] yesterday. Coach Saban is a very, very impressive guy. He was very impressive during his visit with Mark. I tell you what "
You Alabama fans waiting to find out where Jerrell Harris is going -- don't hold your breath. The talented 6-3, 215-pound Harris, who ranks among the nation's top linebackers, has a press conference set to announce his decision on Wednesday, February 6 at 2 PM at Gadsden City HS. Harris, who has already visited Alabama and Clemson, will be at Auburn this weekend.
While there are plenty of hurdles for Alabama to overcome in their recruitment of Michigan running back Mark Ingram, the Tide holds one distinct advantage over the opposition: head coach Nick Saban. The Tide head coach visited Ingram this week and the star prospect ...
TUSCALOOSA | The University of Alabama mens track and field team will open its 2008 indoor season at the Notre Dame Indoor Opener on Friday night. Alabama is one of 13 schools competing at the Loftus Sports Center. The meet is set to begin at 5:30 p.m. with the mens long jump and the first running events are slated for 6:30 p.m.
TUSCALOOSA | The University of Alabama swimming and diving team hits the water for the first time in the New Year on Saturday when they close out their regular season home schedule against the Kentucky Wildcats.
TUSCALOOSA | Benjamin Franklin believed that death and taxes were the only two certainties in this world, but Franklins day ended long before the University of Alabama gymnastics team began competing against Auburn.
TUSCALOOSA | The following is a released statement by University of Alabama coach Nick Saban about the departure of offensive coordinator Major Applewhite to Texas:
TUSCALOOSA | The University of Alabama womens track and field team will continue its indoor season with competition at the Clemson Indoor Invitational this weekend. Field events and trials will begin on Friday, Jan. 18 with final track and field events slated for Saturday, Jan. 19 from the Clemson Indoor Track and Field Complex.
With the loss of Coach Major Applewhite, Alabama's football targets were sure to be affected by the departure with three weeks to go until Signing Day. The effects are already being felt as one UA target has dropped the Tide from consideration as a result, but others remain unaffected.
He was an Alabama legacy, but that didn't stop the top football programs in the country from pursuing Evangelical Christian's Barrett Jones. Luckily for the Tide, Jones pledged to Alabama several months ago, and this weekend, the 6-foot-5, 270-pounder took his official ...
Former Michigan State head coach Bobby Williams will join Alabamas staff as the new Tight Ends coach, per Tom Dienhart of The Sporting News. Im glad we could land him as a position coach alone, because he has a good track record as a good recruiter and coach (for position coaching). Thank goodness we avoided the ole Williams bullet for OC, now we just have to avoid the Pendry rumors.
Bobby Williams will fill one of two openings on the Alabama football coaching staff and the move could be announced as early as Thursday, BamaOnLine.com has learned.
There was absolutely no way next years crop would match this years. You dont want to follow Coach Bryant, you dont want the Rolling Stones to open for you and you dont want to hit after Ruth. And you dont want to be the instate crop of talent that follows the historically great 2008 class in Alabama. Nevertheless, the earth keeps spinning so we will soon be dealing with the 09 kids and even though the group may not be as splashy or as deep, if I know UA recruitniks, we will be salivating on our keyboards soon enough over the following list of names.
The number one junior, in the state of Texas, highlights
With the Class of 2008 soon drawing to a close, the top stars for the Class of 2009 are starting to see more and more interest come their way. Of course for five-star QB Russell Shepard from Cy Ridge, it has been hectic for some time now. But now it has picked up even more. And yes, he has pulled in offer No. 13. TexasPrepInsider has the update on Shepards new offer.
Who has the easier path next season, Georgia or USC? Can Clemson finally break through? Who made the wrong decisions to enter the NFL drop rather than coming back for their final year? Who has the inside track to defensive linemen Omar Hunter, Robert Quinn and Marcel Dareus? How is A&M doing in recruiting? I answer these questions and more in this week's BLITZ.
ATHENS, Ga. | As if losing its third consecutive game to start the SEC season, the University of Alabama men's basketball team found itself stranded in Georgia on Wednesday night.
Check out how the former Alabama players are doing.....
Richard Hendrix had his 10th double-double of the season with 19 points and 10 rebounds to lead Alabama's scoring and rebounding but it wasn't enough as Alabama lost 61-54 at Georgia in SEC basketball Wednesday night.
ATHENS, Ga. | Neither rain, nor snow, nor sleet all of which descended on the Athens area Wednesday night could stay the University of Alabama basketball team from another road loss.
TUSCALOOSA | Major Applewhite, the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at the University of Alabama for one season, has returned to the Lone Star State and accepted a position on Texas coach...
TUSCALOOSA | What a difference a year makes.
University of Alabama coach Nick Saban has another hole to fill on his coaching staff. This time, it's a major one.
ATHENS, Ga. - The scene is becoming a familiar one. Heads down, shoulders slumped, eyes dazed - this has been the body language of the University of Alabama basketball team as it hears the final buzzer.
ATHENS, Ga. -- Three weeks before National Signing Day, Alabama's football program is officially in the market for a new offensive coordinator.
ATHENS , Ga. -- The weather outside was frightful, and for Alabama on Wednesday night, what transpired inside wasn't much better.
Thursday, January 17, 2008
A close colleague in this sports writing business - one of the best at what he does, by the way - takes genuine pride in the fact that he views the fan hysteria over college football recruiting, recruiting rankings and recruiting experts in general with equal parts of amusement and disdain.
Alabama offensive coordinator heads to his alma mater
Bama commits 19 turnovers, never leads in loss at Georgia
SEC Men's Basketball Roundup - January 16th
Coaches Pick Florida to Win Women's Tennis Title
Coaches Pick Ole Miss to Win Men's Tennis Title
Alabama head coach Nick Saban is looking to fill his second offensive assistant's position in less than two weeks with the departure of Major Applewhite.
ATHENS, Ga. -- Billy Humphrey couldn't help but think about last year's collapse against Alabama after the Crimson Tide staged another comeback against Georgia.
ATHENS, Ga. Richard Hendrix shook his head once, twice, three times. He just couldnt believe it.
Texas announced the hiring of former Alabama offensive coordinator Major Applewhite as its running backs coach Wednesday.
University of Alabama offensive coordinator Major Applewhite returned to the University of Texas as its running backs coach Wednesday night.
Georgia, led by Knowshon Moreno, was the hottest team at the end of 2007 and is loaded going into this year, but it's not the CFN Pre-Preseason No. 1. Who is? Here's a hint ... you're not going to like it. Remember, the recruiting season is kicking in and spring ball is a few weeks away, so for now, here's a way-too-early look at all the teams.
"They mostly talked about the Applewhite situation," says Tide quarterback commitment Star Jackson. "I was mad about it at first. I was really mad about it "
Former Alabama offensive coordinator Major Applewhite spoke publicly for the first time about his hiring by his alma mater, Texas, on Wednesday night. Check the Ultimate Ticket for BamaOnLine.com's closeout story on Applewhite's departure.
With the departure of Major Applewhite to the Texas, the Alabama football program finds itself without an offensive coordinator roughly three weeks before national signing day. As top programs usually move quickly to fill positions at this time of year, BamaOnLine.com has compiled a list of potential candidates to fill the spot. Check the Ultimate Ticket for the full candidate breakdown...
Coach Paul Bryant heard Mama calling, but he didnt hear his alma mater asking him to come back for a lesser position. In fact, when Bryant agreed to leave Texas A&M for Alabama, he insisted on being director of athletics in addition to being head football coach.
There are teams that seem to play at the level of the opposition. In three Southeastern Conference games, the 2007-08 Alabama team seems to be one that is able to play below the level of mediocre opponents. The Crimson Tide played a terrible game in losing for the third straight time in SEC play.
ATHENS Georgia can now consider it even with Alabama.
Antoine Caldwell spent two weeks considering a move from Alabama to the NFL, but, in the end, he just wanted to stay home. The junior offensive lineman announced Monday that he would remain with the Crimson Tide for his senior season. "I've decided that the best decision for me and my family is to stay for my senior season at the University of Alabama," he said.
Already a team that sent five athletes to the 2007 NCAA Track and Field National Championship, the Alabama men's cross country team recently stacked its roster by signing some touted junior college transfers. Five-time Junior College National Champion and eight-time All-American Tyson David will join the Crimson Tide this year and make an experienced distance team even more so.
Head coach Sandy Fowler said she was pleased with the Alabama women's track and field team's spring season debut at the Kentucky Invitational in Lexington. While the Crimson Tide failed to produce a top finisher in any event in a field of 15 other teams, several Alabama athletes posted personal bests.
Alabama 196.425, Auburn 195.900
TUSCALOOSA | Alabama head coach Nick Saban announced the hiring of Bobby Williams as tight ends coach/special teams coordinator on Friday. Williams joins Saban's coaching staff for the fourth time in his career. Williams and Saban have worked together in the college ranks at Michigan State and LSU as well as in the NFL with the Miami Dolphins.
TUSCALOOSA | University of Alabama men's basketball coach Mark Gottfried said Friday that he did not detect any "crisis of confidence" among Crimson Tide players despite the team's 0-3 start in Southeastern Conference play.
TUSCALOOSA | Although weather conditions outside Coleman Coliseum on Saturday afternoon might resemble Lambeau Field, University of Alabama officials are confident the UA-Mississippi State men's basketball game will not be postponed.
The University of Alabama women's tennis team saw singles and doubles success yesterday on the second day of the Spring Invitational hosted by the University of Hawaii.
1.18.2008 - WTennis - Hawaii Spring Invitational Day 3
Catch up on all the latest in Alabama athletics.
This past weekend, Alabama hosted one of their biggest recruiting groups of the 2008 recruiting period as six non-committed prospects arrived in Tuscaloosa all four-star recruits as well as a big chunk of the Tide's commits. BamaOnline takes a look at how recruits are reacting to the Tide's big official visit weekend and what impact it could have on the final outcome of this year's class...
The Game: Mississippi State (12-5, 3-0 SEC) puts a perfect league record on the line, and the road, taking on Alabama (11-7, 0-3 SEC) Saturday afternoon. Game time from Coleman Coliseum is 2:00 with regional telecast on Raycom Sports. MSUs radio network broadcast can also be hear on XM satellite radio.
When Tulane left the SEC in 1966, it had more to do with football than any other sport, including basketball.
It's called the "One Voice" approach. Assistant coaches under Nick Saban typically do not speak to media. In fact, none did during this past regular season at Alabama.
Alabama already has a great recruiting class. But more are on the way. How many more? The Tide appears to be in great shape with at least five of the nation's top prospects, with other blue-chippers lurking in the wings. So, who will Alabama end up with?
Despite attempts from numerous suitors, North Florida Christian receiver Melvin Ray has shown the strength of his commitment to Alabama by remaining firm to Coach Nick Saban and his staff. This weekend, he got a chance to visit Alabama officially.
Nick Saban is fresh off his first full year as the head coach at Alabama and is hot on the recruiting trail, trying to bring in the number one class in the nation. At least two new coaches will be on staff in 2008.
You know what? Besides LJSLaw and Shane, I THINK I am everyones favorite CCC blogger!
Check out how the former Alabama players are doing.....
TUSCALOOSA | Benjamin Franklin believed that death and taxes were the only two certainties in this world, but Franklins day ended long before the University of Alabama gymnastics team began competing against Auburn.
January 17 Smackdown!
Swimming and diving close out the regular season, women's track goes to Clemson and men's track goes to Notre Dame in this Crimson Tide sports brief.
TUSCALOOSA | While former University of Alabama offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Major Applewhite was formally introduced as Mack Browns running backs coach and assistant head coach at...
So I'm talking to Foley High football coach Todd Watson - you know, Julio Jones' coach - when he stops me and cuts to the chase.
TUSCALOOSA - University of Alabama coach Nick Saban said he was sorry to see offensive coordinator Major Applewhite leave to take a job at the University of Texas.
TUSCALOOSA - Amanda Montgomery doesn't need a refresher course in the rivalry between Alabama and Auburn. In fact, she could probably teach one.
TUSCALOOSA -- The reality becomes clearer ever year. Recruits must commit to a program, not to the assistant coach in charge of their recruitment.
TUSCALOOSA -- While saying he is sorry to see Major Applewhite go to Texas, Alabama coach Nick Saban isn't too down about the loss of his offensive coordinator.
AUBURN -- With the right attitude, and a healthy sense of humor, even an opening loss can have a silver lining.
TUSCALOOSA -- It began during a routine phone conversation between old friends and big-league offensive coordinators.
When the head official at this year's Under Armour Senior Bowl opens his microphone and announces something like, "Offsides on the White team," longtime fans will notice a major change.
Friday, January 18, 2008
Even without the reassuring presence of still-recuperating point guard Ron Steele, Alabama figured to be one of the better basketball teams in the Southeastern Conference this season.
TUSCALOOSA - Alabama is set to name Bobby Williams as an assistant football coach to replace Ron Middleton, sources said Thursday.
Utterly dominating the rivalry, Alabama looks for its 92nd straight win
Despite overcoming a slow start, the Alabama women's basketball team was overmatched in the second half of Thursday night's game, falling to the Razorbacks 63-49. Arkansas sped out on a 14-2 run after the break, and the Crimson Tide wasn't able to fight its way back in it.
AUSTIN -- Major Applewhite has come home.
Arkansas women topple Alabama
Alabama
Just three weeks before national signing day, the search for Alabama's next offensive coordinator has begun. BamaOnLine.com has learned of at least one candidate who made his way to Tuscaloosa late Thursday night, and it's not a name that has been previously rumored. Check inside for the exclusive scoop, only from BOL.
It has been the roller-coaster recruitment of the year for the Alabama 2008 recruiting class, and the situation involving Anniston offensive lineman Antoine McClain changes on a daily basis. With Alabama offensive line coach Joe Pendy visiting McClain on Thursday, ...
Well, I realized that I could not sleep, so I decided to waste about 20 minutes online, hoping for the internet to lull me to sleep. While I was checking the message boards and sites alike, I noticed that it appears we have somebody from Michigan on our radar. From BamaOnline.com (I wont share any quotes due to possible lawsuits that would hurt my poor checking account).
Do you know what this Offensive Coordinator search is starting to remind me of?
After two straight conference road games, the University of Alabama basketball team returned home but could not stop its losing streak, falling 66-56 to Mississippi State at Coleman Coliseum, Saturday afternoon. Richard Hendix put together another strong effort with 21 points on 8-10 shooting from the floor.
Alonzo Gee and Richard Hendrix talk about the loss to Mississippi State.
Coach Gottfried talks about the loss to Mississippi State.
One day shy of his 44th birthday, Alabama coach Mark Gottfried had hoped for an early present, but No. 44 for Mississippi State made sure Gottfried and his team stayed winless in the SEC and had no reason to celebrate.
Alonzo Gee and the Alabama basketball team struggled to fourth consecutive SEC loss at Coleman Coliseum Tuesday. Check the Ultimate Ticket for BamaOnLine.com's game story.
TUSCALOOSA -- With the shot clock winding down fast, in the lane and already off his feet, guard Barry Stewart had no choice left but two-hand heave the ball in the general direction of the basket. His shot had absolutely no chance yet the carom came right back to center Jarvis Varnado for an easy putback. As guard Jamont Gordon said, When youre hot, youre hot.
Mississippi State 66, Alabama 56 - box score
With just a few weeks to go before signing day, recruiting season is winding down but there's still plenty of buzz surrounding a number of Alabama's top recruits. BamaOnline has the latest on the Crimson Tide's top targets in our exclusive recruiting nuggets inside the Ultimate Ticket...
Alabama coach Mark Gottfried looks to notch his first SEC victory this afternoon in a home game against a hot Mississippi State team.
Theyre off to the fastest SEC-start of his tenure and should be favored going into the weekends contest. But if any Bulldog dares start getting comfortable, much less over-confident, at this early stage of the season, Coach Rick Stansbury has a reminder for them. Its never easy when youre playing in Tuscaloosa.
Check out how the former Alabama players are doing.....
Auburn kept it close here tonight in Beard-Eaves Memorial Coliseum, but in the end the Alabama Gymnastics team was just too much for their in-state rivals and the Crimson Tide came away with its 93rd consecutive win over the Tigers, winning 196.425-195.9.
The Alabama men's track team made a statement in its 2008 opener by winning six events at the Notre Dame Opener Friday night from the Loftus Sports Center.
The Alabama women's track team put together a solid start in day 1 of the Clemson Invitational Friday evening from the Clemson Track and Field Complex. The Tide currently sit in fourth place with 17 points on the strength of a distance medley top finish.
TUSCALOOSA | The University of Alabama basketball team may feel down. The Crimson Tide may feel depressed. But what the team wants to avoid feeling this afternoon is rejected.
TUSCALOOSA | University of Alabama football coach Nick Saban looked to his past in filling one of the two openings on his coaching staff Friday, as Bobby Williams accepted an offer to work with him...
Stop me if you've heard Mark Gottfried say this before:
TUSCALOOSA - The University of Alabama officially announced one new assistant football coach and began the process of hiring another one.
TUSCALOOSA - Mark Gottfried is quick to point out that nobody ever claimed it would be easy. Nobody ever claimed there would be no roadblocks.
AUBURN - The Alabama and Auburn gymnastics team each left the floor with something to build on Friday night.
Is it just my imagination or is Nick Saban starting to look human after all? Is the Grand Poobah of the Alabama nation showing some cracks in that cold, steel armor? Can the Saban nation survive any more false starts in the wake of a mediocre 7-6 season, which at times was a comedy of errors?
Saturday, January 19, 2008
TUSCALOOSA -- Former Michigan quarterbacks coach Scot Loeffler interviewed Friday for a vacancy on Alabama's football coaching staff.
TUSCALOOSA -- Alabama's slumping basketball team practiced later than usual Thursday after icy weather forced a long, quiet bus ride back a day after Wednesday night's defeat at Georgia.
Williams now on staff; Ex-Michigan coach interviews
TUSCALOOSA - Somehow, some way, Alabama has to recapture some of that lost mojo.
SEC Gymnastics Roundup - Friday, January 18th
Former Michigan State coach Williams joins Saban's staff
TUSCALOOSA -- It's been difficult for Alabama coach Mark Gottfried to put his finger on the problems that have sent his team spiraling to an 0-3 start in the Southeastern Conference.
Tipoff: Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa.
Former Michigan quarterbacks coach Scot Loeffler spoke with Alabama officials Friday about the offensive coordinator vacancy created by Major Applewhites departure to Texas, according to a source.
Alabama coach Mark Gottfried compared fixing his teams troubles to someone trying to plug a leaky dam.
With the recent departure of Alabama offensive coordinator Major Applewhite, Tide recruiting fans have begun to worry about the status of some of the Tide's top recruits, including defensive tackle commit Damion Square who was recruited by Applewhite. What was Square's reaction to the move?
Check out the stats to see how the former Alabama players are doing.....
"It's a nice place and everything, but the University of Alabama is where I want to be "
Alabama head coach Nick Saban continues to search for a replacement for departed offensive coordinator Major Applewhite and BamaOnline.com has the latest details on this developing story. Find out which new candidates have emerged and which names have dropped out of the running inside our Coaching Search Nuggets..
The University of Alabama Women's basketball team went down in a battle with the eleventh-ranked Georgia Bulldogs, 71-53, on the road on Sunday afternoon. The Tide shot 50 percent from three-point range, going 5-10 from behind the arc with Camilla Blands leading the way with two treys.
Huffman defensive lineman Marcel Dareus made his official visit to North Carolina this weekend the old fashioned way -- he drove.
Perimeter Offense
Arkansas 71, Alabama 53
The University of Alabama women's tennis team picked up five singles wins and two doubles victories on the final day of the University of Hawaii Spring Invitational held at the UH Tennis Complex.
The Alabama recruiting class of 2008 won't be officially in the books until each athlete takes care of their high school academic priorities. For one Alabama commitment, good news has already came on that front and this multi-talented athlete is ready to roll with the Tide. Find out more by checking the Ultimate Ticket.
The top 75 senior football players in Florida, as selected by Times-Union sports writer Hays Carlyon. Rankings are based on college potential, not high school success, and include players who have and have not qualified for freshman eligibility. Colleges are listed in no particular order.
25th anniversary of Paul 'Bear' Bryant's death
As with the handful of true originals who grace the public stage over a given lifetime, Paul Bryant still is a source of fascination.
January 20: Bear Bryant Special
Check out how the former Alabama players are doing.....
The Alabama swimming and diving teams made a strong showing against Southeastern Conference rival Kentucky on Senior Day in the Alabama Aquatic Center coming up just short against the Wildcats.
The Alabama women's basketball team (8-10, 1-2 SEC) will hit the road once again to continue SEC play. Alabama will head to Athens, Ga. to face the No. 11/12 ranked Georgia Lady Bulldogs (14-3, 1-2 SEC) on Sunday, Jan. 20 at 5:00 p.m. EST from Stegeman Coliseum. The Tide is coming off a 63-49 loss to Arkansas while the Lady Bulldogs fell at Vanderbilt 67-59. Mick Gillispie will once again call the action on CTSN.
The Alabama women's track team finished the Clemson Invitational in impressive fashion by earning a second place finish Saturday from the Clemson Track and Field Complex. The Tide put together the best finish among the SEC schools, outdistancing Auburn and Mississippi State.
Bama vs Mississippi 1/19
Gottfried, January 19
MSU Press Conference
Player Press Conference, January 19
Perhaps the best clue to what sort of offense the University of Alabama football team will eventually run in 2008 will come from watching Nick Saban hire Major Applewhites replacement.
TUSCALOOSA | Mississippi State has made more dramatic interceptions against Alabama in this athletic year but Jamont Gordons swipe of a Rico Pickett pass and the dunk that ensued was just as...
The word came from a couple of different sources. The trustees of the University of Alabama System, at least some of them, are aware that the Tuscaloosa campus has a men's basketball team.
TUSCALOOSA - After a week on the road, the University of Alabama returned to Coleman Coliseum for the first of four consecutive home games.
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Football players with hopes of launching their careers to a higher level are now almost obligated to familiarize themselves with these terms:
The University of Alabama is 13-13 on the football field in the past two seasons, but the Crimson Tide has rarely fared better than it is right now in living rooms across the Southeast.
TUSCALOOSA -- Fresh off a 21-point performance that was essentially meaningless, Alabama forward Richard Hendrix fought back tears and tried to find new answers to the same
Sunday, January 20, 2008
-- 1. Julio Jones, WR, 6-4, 215, Foley. Alabama's Mr. Football has been on the local radar for years but emerged as a nationally known talent prior to his junior season.
Alabama 0-4 in SEC after 66-56 loss to Bulldogs
TUSCALOOSA -- Mississippi State has struggled at the free-throw line for much of the year, so much so that Bulldog coach Rick Stansbury said earlier this week that all but one of his team's losses this season were a result of poor shooting at the foul line.
TUSCALOOSA -- National Signing Day is still two weeks away, but Alabama coach Nick Saban is finished entertaining recruits.
At home, Tide falls to Miss. State by 10
TUSCALOOSA - A smattering of boos vocalized the frustration of Alabama's stumbling start to the SEC basketball season.
Tim Hunt was only a couple of weeks old when legendary Alabama head football coach Paul "Bear" Bryant died on Jan. 26, 1983.
Saturday there may be a lot of articles in the news about it being the 25th anniversary of the death of former University of Alabama football coach Paul Bryant. None will be written by me, although I was in Tuscaloosa shortly after it was announced that he had died, covering that sad occasion, which was a top national story at the time.