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Monday, June 1, 2009

• Men's Tennis One of 15 Teams Selected to Host 2010 ITA Kick-Off Weekend • RollTide.com
The men's tennis program, by way of its final ranking, will be one of the 15 host sites for the 2010 Intercollegiate Tennis Association Kick-Off Weekend beginning January 29.

• All-Time, All-Tide: Wide receiver • Tuscaloosa News
The All-Time, All-Tide team selection continues with wide receiver.

• TideSports Video: • Tuscaloosa News
Tide softball team returns
The Crimson Tide softball team returns from the Women's College World Series. Video produced by Steve Mullen.

• Ian R. Rapoport: How will the SEC's new rule limiting teams to 28 signees affect Alabama? • al.com
The Southeastern Conference annual spring meetings began with a little bit of a bang. But by the time Friday rolled around, it seemed even some pretty important news got lost, including some that could really affect Alabama.

• Tide likes Florida playmaker • Tider Insider (Subscribers Only)
The Alabama coaches continue to identify fast, athletic prospects at the wide receiver position. One of their latest targets is Darius Millines of American Heritage HS in Delray Beach. They recently offered the 6-0, 180-pounder, who also holds offers from Florida, Miami, Rutgers, West Virginia and Wisconsin.

• Updated Scout 300 • 'BamaMag
With the end of the evaluation season, the class of 2010 continues to come into focus and the Scout.com recruiting team is ready to release its updated Scout300 rankings.

• Johnavon Fulton talks two • 'BamaMag (Subscribers Only)
Johnavon Fulton, Scout.com four-star cornerback from Manning, S.C., plans to make an early decision due to graduating from high school in December. He has reeled in scholarship offers from across the country, but two schools are at the top of the list with an overall favorite. He talked about the conclusion of spring and summer plans as well.

• Gene Chiznick’s Datebook/ Open Journal • Crimson Country Club (Members Only)
I found it in those books Tony Franklin stole

• SEC preview: Vanderbilt • Crimson Country Club (Members Only)
Vandy ain’t too Dandy

• Decision date set for Milliner • BamaOnLine (Subscribers Only)
The waiting for the decision of five-star defensive back Demarcus Milliner, one of the Tide's top 2010 priorities, is nearly over. Check inside for the details of Milliner's announcement which will come later this week during a ceremony at his high school

• Tide after Texas OT • BamaOnLine (Subscribers Only)
Alabama has already addressed some needs for their 2010 OL recruiting efforts, but with work still to be done, the Tide has focused on the Lone Star state for one of their latest offers.

• Lattimore demotes Auburn, includes Bama in final eight (video included) • Crimson Confidential (Subscribers Only)
Well, there was at least one good thing for Alabama that came out of Auburn’s Big Cat weekend.

• Texas star running back calls out Saban at Auburn pep rally • Crimson Confidential (Subscribers Only)
Don’t expect Lache Seastrunk to be one of the recruits this fall enjoying a home-cooked breakfast at Saban’s home.

• Bear's Den Trivia • Crimson Confidential
Congratulations to Rick Lloyd of Trussville who was randomly selected amongst our three Bear’s Den Trivia winners for...

• Despite new offers, Tide still leads for South Carolina corner • Crimson Confidential (Subscribers Only)
Manning (S.C.) High School cornerback John Fulton is as solid as a rock. He’s just taking his time.

• Bama falls behind Auburn in quest for UA All-America lineman • Crimson Confidential (Subscribers Only)
Under Armour All-American Eric Mack declared Saturday night that Auburn is his leader.

• Alabama Softball Falls to Florida 6-5, ending its Women's College World Series Run • RollTide.com
With two outs in the bottom of the seventh inning, the No. 1 seeded Florida Gators put an abrupt end to the No. 4 seed Alabama softball team's season when Ali Gardiner hit a walk-off grand slam hom...

• Gators eliminate Tide with walk-off grand slam • Tuscaloosa News
OKLAHOMA CITY | The University of Alabama softball team made a grand exit Sunday from the Women’s College World Series, but not a happy one.

• Cecil Hurt: No explaining UA baseball’s postseason collapse • Tuscaloosa News
In the largest sense, all collegiate athletic seasons culminate in one of two ways — a championship or a disappointment.

• Christopher Walsh: T-News rankings: Recruiting • Tuscaloosa News
Any college football coach will tell you that the base of any good program is recruiting, and it therefore isn't a stretch to make the connection that top recruiting classes frequently go on to challenge for the national title (a couple of years later).

• Ian R. Rapoport: Auburn recruiting target Lache Seastrunk publicly calls out Nick Saban during "Big Cat Weekend" • al.com
Even the non-recruitniks out there have probably heard about Auburn's "Big Cat Weekend," and if you didn't you can read all about it here. A very interesting idea, actually.

• Gentry Estes: Florida snuffs Alabama's WCWS run with one final, sudden swing • al.com
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. -- The final ping was lethal.

• Ray Melick: Who knew the BCS could get worse? • The Birmingham News
OK, so last week's Southeastern Conference meetings in Destin weren't quite as bland as we thought they might be.

• Gators' late walk-off grand slam knocks Crimson Tide from WCWS • The Birmingham News
OKLAHOMA CITY - The final ping was lethal.

• Tommy Hicks: An early glimpse at the SEC • The Press Register
SEC football has been all talk the past couple of months. Lane Kiffin said something that evoked a response from Urban Meyer. Steve Spurrier said something that displeased Kiffin. Commissioner Mike Slive told them all to shut up or else.

• End of the line: No. 1 Gators stun Tide on walk-off grand slam • The Press Register
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. - The final ping was lethal.

• Sports Soundoff • The Press Register
Monday, June 01, 2009
This is Sports Sound Off, where you can speak your mind on anything you wish. Because of the large number of calls received, not all can be published.

• SEC Softball in the WCWS - Sunday, May 31st • SEC Sports
SEC Softball in the WCWS - Sunday, May 31st

• WOMEN'S COLLEGE WORLD SERIES: Gators' walk-off slam breaks Bama's hearts • Montgomery Advertiser
OKLAHOMA CITY -- Top-ranked Florida slammed the door on Alabama's national championship hopes 6-5 Sunday night in the Women's College World Series.

• BASEBALL: Alabama wonders what went wrong • Montgomery Advertiser
CLEMSON, S.C. -- The mood was subdued, even by Jim Wells' standards.

• Tide makes grand exit at WCWS • Decatur Daily (Subscribers Only)
OKLAHOMA CITY — Ali Gardiner was in a prolonged slump, her team was in a …

• AJC College Sports Recruiting • AJC
SEC sets new magic number: 28
The Houston Nutt Rule is what you get when you wave the unlimited scholarship red cape in front of the school-president bull.

• Standout WR impresses Tide staff • Tider Insider (Subscribers Only)
Two months ago, wide receiver James Wright of Belle Chasse, Louisiana held just five scholarship offers. Since that time, the 6-2, 195-pounder has picked up offers from...

• Marcus Lattimore names elite eight • 'BamaMag (Subscribers Only)
Marcus Lattimore, Scout.com five-star and No. 1 running back in the country from Duncan-Byrnes, S.C., had plenty of time to think Sunday on his return home from Auburn. Lattimore sent a text message and was ready to discuss his trimmed list of schools. He talked about the leaders for his signature and time-frame for a decision.

• Rivals100 back set for UA visit • BamaOnLine (Subscribers Only)
A top running back target has yet to emerge for the Alabama recruiting class of 2010, but the Tide coaching staff will be set to impress one of the nation's best this weekend when Lithonia (Ga.) superstar Mack Brown takes an unofficial to the Capstone.

• Tide makes cut for Five-star RB • BamaOnLine (Subscribers Only)
Five-star running back prospect Marcus Lattimore could name his school. This prized recruit from Duncan (S.C.) Byrnes High School, has been offered scholarships from teams coast to coast. A few moments ago he narrowed his school list to eight teams.

• NCAA ruling could come early this week for Bama • Crimson Confidential (Subscribers Only)
Maybe this is the week, perhaps even the day, Alabama football fans can finally stop biting their fingernails.

• Murphy: "Our team fought to the very end" • Crimson Confidential
OKLAHOMA CITY -- On a day when the best senior pitcher in the country finally looked mortal in the circle at the Women's College World Series, Ali Gardiner's salvation and Alabama's sorrow showed just how human success and failure are.

• TURN OF EVENTS: Nemesis Florida ends Tide's season with walk-off grand slam • Crimson Confidential
From the highest of highs to the lowest of lows.

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

• Matthes Named Finalist for Golden Spikes Award • RollTide.com
Alabama right fielder Kent Matthes is one of five finalists for the 2009 USA Baseball Golden Spikes Award, according to USA Baseball. The Golden Spikes Award, in its 32nd year, is presented annuall...

• DiFazio Named to All-Regional Team • RollTide.com
Alabama catcher Vin DiFazio was named to the 2009 NCAA Clemson (S.C.) All-Regional Team on Monday night, as voted by the media that covered the four-day NCAA event.

• Christopher Walsh: Dearth of talented LBs in SEC? Hardly • Tuscaloosa News
Obviously there are a lot of things that cross my desk every day, but occasionally there's something that really catches the eye, or makes one think "Really? I didn't realize that."

• Ian R. Rapoport: Alabama's twitter: New freshmen are off to their first classes ... and other stuff! • al.com
If you read the words in this space, you know we love Twitter. (And if you want free, real-time news sent to your phone, @rapsheet on Twitter is the way to go.)

• Gentry Estes: Alabama's Kent Matthes named a finalist for the Golden Spikes award • al.com
Though Alabama's baseball team didn't end its season the way it would have wanted, there is this ...

• Heritage DB favors Crimson Tide • AJC
Heritage defensive back Garry Peters isn’t making a big deal about it, but he has told the Sporting News that Alabama is the leader among the schools recruiting him.

• Nation’s top CB will announce Thursday • AJC
Georgia and Georgia Tech will learn early Thursday afternoon whether one of them will get the services of DeMarcus Milliner of Millbrook, Ala., the nation’s No. 1-rated cornerback prospect according to rivals.com

• JUCO star favors Bama, UGA; plans to announce this summer • Tider Insider (Subscribers Only)
"I'm in the process of trying to set up some visits before summer school starts. I might be going over to Alabama this Friday and Saturday if I can get everything set up."

• Phillip Sims' Dairy • 'BamaMag (Subscribers Only)
Phillip Sims, Scout.com five-star quarterback from Chesapeake-Oscar F. Smith, Va., is having a good summer. The Tide commitment is keeping a diary of his activities as we take a look at the last couple of weeks.

• Scout.com No. 1 cornerback announcing • 'BamaMag (Subscribers Only)
Scout.com to cover this week's commitment story.

• Ryan Smith to showcase in camps • 'BamaMag (Subscribers Only)
College coaches eager to see one-on-one.

• BOL Recruiting Nuggets • BamaOnLine (Subscribers Only)
The University of Alabama has 12 early commitments already, but recruiting at the Capstone is just heating up as the first camp of the summer gets started this Sunday. In this edition of the BOL Recruiting Nuggets, get the latest on Markeith Ambles, Corey Grant, John Fulton and much more.

• UA All-America Milliner to announce Thursday; Bama considered leader (video included) • Crimson Confidential (Subscribers Only)
Under Armour All-America athlete DeMarcus Milliner (Millbrook/Stanhope Elmore) is ready to end his recruiting process, and on Thursday he plans to do just that.

• Georgia defensive standout high on Bama, Saban • Crimson Confidential (Subscribers Only)
When you think of Alabama football you think of speed, tradition, and hard nose defense and offense.

• Crimson Tide reloads for another shot at World Series • Tuscaloosa News
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. | Patrick Murphy was almost too choked up to talk after the University of Alabama's softball season came to a sudden end with Sunday's 6-5 loss to Florida at the Women's College World Series.

• Andrew Bone: Rankings released for prep prospects • Tuscaloosa News
Thousands of miles have been logged by Scout.com recruiting analysts as we traveled the country evaluating players at camps and combines since January and includes watching the class of 2010 during their 2008 season. Scout.com has released the June rankings for high school prospects with Alabama commitments and recruits on the offensive side of the ball faring very well in the early summer release.

• Sports Soundoff • The Press Register
Tuesday, June 02, 2009
This is Sports Sound Off, where you can speak your mind on anything you wish. Because of the large number of calls received, not all can be published.

• Florida corner hopes to visit Bama soon • Tider Insider (Subscribers Only)
"I talked to Coach Bobby Williams from Alabama last night. He talked to me about coming up to Alabama. I talked to my high school coach about it, and we're trying to work it out."

• Blue-chip LB to visit UA next week • Tider Insider (Subscribers Only)
"I won't be participating in the camp, because I am recovering from a torn pectoral muscle. But Coach [Kirby] Smart really wanted me to come over to their camp. I told him that I would come over there."

• State ties attract Jones to Tide • BamaOnLine (Subscribers Only)
Pulling Rivals100 athletes out of the state of Florida is a tough proposition for any program, but in the case of Lake Howell (Winter Park, Fla.) linebacker Christian Jones, the Crimson Tide may have a way in the door through the 6-foot-4, 220-pounder's background.

• Gholston has Crimson Tide among his favorites • Crimson Confidential (Subscribers Only)
Alabama has a shot. It’s just a really, really unconvincing one.

• Auburn may have violated NCAA rules with 'Big Cat' weekend • Crimson Confidential (Subscribers Only)
There was some juicy stuff that came from Auburn's "Big Cat Weekend," in which the Tigers hosted a bunch of blue-chip prospects on unofficial visits. A lot of recruits, especially Texas RB Lache Seastrunk, left Auburn raving, Charles Goldberg writes.

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

• Softball Garners Three Easton All-Americans • RollTide.com
The Alabama softball team had three players named to the 2009 Easton All-American Team, and the team as a whole was also named one of the Easton Schools of the Year. Brittany Rogers, Charlotte Morg...

• Dugas Named Freshman All-American • RollTide.com
Alabama left fielder Taylor Dugas was named to the 2009 Collegiate Baseball Newspaper/Louisville Slugger Freshman All-American Team, according to long-time publisher and college baseball historian ...

• Former Tide Football Star Inducted in Texas High School Hall of Fame • RollTide.com
Former Alabama running back Shaud Williams was inducted into the Texas High School Sports Hall of Fame in a ceremony at Baylor University's Ferrell Center last month.

• Jason Lowe Named Assistant Women's Soccer Coach • RollTide.com
University of Alabama head women's soccer coach Todd Bramble announced Wednesday that he has hired Jason Lowe of Emory University (Atlanta, Ga.) as an assistant coach. The hiring of Lowe completes...

• Tide places three on WCWS All-Tournament team • Tuscaloosa News
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. | The University of Alabama softball team placed three members on the All-Tournament team at the Women’s College World Series, more than any other team except national champion Washington.

• Ian R. Rapoport: Two Alabama guys get honored -- one former, one current • al.com
On an otherwise slow news day (and by day, I mean week), here are two random but interesting items... One baseball, one football.

• Ian R. Rapoport: Want to see Nick Saban speak at the Alabama Boys State Convention? • al.com
Ever been to the eye doctor where they dilate your pupils and you can't see clearly for a few hours? Well, that's me right now.

• Harbach Blog...SEC's 2009 Hot Seat List • College Football News
The SEC Coaching ranks experienced quite a bit of turnover this past season with three “openings” in the league. This list is going to rank all of the SEC coaches in terms of who is on the hottest seat in the league. This does not mean that they will necessarily be fired, resign or retire this year, it just looks at the coaches who are more likely to be somewhere else next year.

• Dogs, SEC rivals like JUCO cornerback • AJC
Georgia is among a number of high-powered schools interested in junior college cornerback Dequan Minzie. The Bulldogs’ SEC brethren like what they see, too.

• Olive Branch OL tandem talk about recruiting • Tider Insider (Subscribers Only)
Perhaps no high school in the country has a finer pair of offensive tackles than Olive Branch HS in Olive Branch, MS. Damien Robinson has long been considered one of the nation's elite tackles. Teammate Shon Coleman isn't far behind.

• Where's Dunkley stand? • 'BamaMag (Subscribers Only)
Chris Dunkley is one of the top wide receivers in the country and he has a new home. He is now at Pahokee and he talks about the change, the latest in recruiting, and more with Scout.

• Sims shines in Knoxville • 'BamaMag (Subscribers Only)
Has this Alabama commit shaken things up? Find out here...

• Busy Summer For Cobbs • 'BamaMag (Subscribers Only)
Four Star WR Demarco Cobbs set his schedule for the summer. He plans on visiting....

• Sims still solid to Tide • BamaOnLine (Subscribers Only)
When word leaked out that Tide commit Blake Sims had attended the University of Tennessee football camp this week, Alabama fans immediately began to wonder if the athlete was having second thoughts about the Tide. In this premium recruiting update, get the latest on Sims as well as news about his future position.

• Around the schedule: Quarterbacks • BamaOnLine (Subscribers Only)
BOL examines the top opposing players UA will face this season, beginning with the quarterbacks. Who will be the top challenge for Kareem Jackson and the UA secondary?

• Newly named UA All-American has Tide in top five • Crimson Confidential (Subscribers Only)
One of the newest Under Armour All-Americans has yet to visit Alabama but he knows about a guy named Andre Smith, he knows he likes Bobby Williams and he knows he’s impressed by what Nick Saban is building in Tuscaloosa.

• Bama targets Wilson, Ayers named to UA game • Crimson Confidential
The Under Armour All-America Game added two of the Southeast's best prospects when offensive lineman Torrian Wilson (Miami, Fla./Northwestern) and cornerback Ryan Ayers (Douglasville, Ga./South Paulding) were named to the game in the past few days.

• ALABAMA AND THE NCAA: History not on Tide’s side as it awaits ruling • Crimson Confidential (Subscribers Only)
Bruised, battered and bewildered.

• Softball has Three Named to WCWS All-Tournament Team • RollTide.com
The No. 4 seed Alabama softball team had three players named to the 2009 Women's College World Series All-Tournament team, as voted upon by members of the media after the conclusion of the champion...

• Ian R. Rapoport: Alabama slugger Kent Matthes named one of five finalists for the Golden Spikes Award... • al.com
Alabama senior Kent Matthes has received a bunch of honors, including being named an All-American. But after leading the nation with 28 home runs, he's in line for some really, really big-time awards.

• Chris's Blog - Tuesday June 2, 2009 • Chris Stewart Sports
11 p.m. CDT - Upon further review...

• Kevin Scarbinsky: Finally, SEC throws up a stop sign on oversigning • The Birmingham News
For all the chatter it sparked, Auburn's Big Cat Weekend was not the biggest recruiting news of the last week in the SEC.

• Surfing the SEC on TV will change • The Birmingham News
First, SEC football fans must find the games on TV this fall. Then, they'll notice some other changes.

• Sports Soundoff • The Press Register
Wednesday, June 03, 2009
This is Sports Sound Off, where you can speak your mind on anything you wish. Because of the large number of calls received, not all comments can be published.

• Bama's Moore visits many cities, subjects • The Huntsville Times
Longtime Alabama AD speaks to Huntsville Quarterback Club

• Bryant's memory a constant for Moore • The Huntsville Times
It wasn't long after Bear Bryant's death and after Mal Moore took a job as a football assistant at Notre Dame. A colleague took Moore to a place called Pat's Pub, something of a shrine to Notre Dame football.

• Alabama softball looks to reload, replace senior leaders • Montgomery Advertiser
The goals were high for Alabama's softball team this year. And after losing 6-5 to Florida in the semifinals of the Women's College World Series, it was hard to hide the disappointment.

• UA’s McClain, Jones on list of top 25 … • Decatur Daily (Subscribers Only)
The preseason praise is already falling on two Alabama football players. …

• College Sports Notebook • Decatur Daily (Subscribers Only)
Alabama baseball Once a semifinalist, Kent Matthes is now in the final group still eligible to win the Golden Spikes Award. Considered the Heisman Trophy of baseball, the Alabama right fielder is …

• Recruiting notes • Tider Insider (Subscribers Only)
Mississippi offensive lineman lands Tide offer. Top corner will camp at UA. Keep an eye on Beasley.

• South Florida elite defender talks about UA • Tider Insider (Subscribers Only)
Last season, 6-4½, 232-pound defensive end Corey Lemonier of Hialeah made a strong case for being one of the top prospects from Florida by racking up 57 tackles, 10 sacks and two safeties. This spring, Lemonier has picked up 25 offers.

• TI TV for June 2 • WVUA-TV
See it on WVUATV.com, the home of Tider Insider TV.

• Spring Spotlight: Alec Ogletree • 'BamaMag (Subscribers Only)
Alec Ogletree is one of the prospects South Recruiting Analyst Chad Simmons evaluated this spring. Ogletree is an elite safety out of Newnan, Ga. and you can watch practice video, view practice photos, and get Simmons’ thoughts on Ogletree here in the Spring Spotlight.

• Scout.com No. 1 cornerback announcing • 'BamaMag (Subscribers Only)
Scout.com to cover this week's commitment story.

• Florida DE adjusting to American life, recruiting • Crimson Confidential (Subscribers Only)
David Perry only knew of one school growing up. Now, he’s becoming familiar with many, many more.

Thursday, June 4, 2009

• Top-rated cornerback commits to Alabama • Tuscaloosa News
MILLBROOK | Demarcus Milliner, rated a five-star cornerback and Scout.com’s No. 1 cornerback in the country, has pledged his services to the University of Alabama.

• Ian R. Rapoport: Blue-chip defensive back DeMarcus Milliner commits to Alabama and coach Nick Saban • al.com
Now that we got your attention, let's give the final results of the summer's biggest recruiting news for Alabama.

• Gentry Estes: Alabama adds a big one: Demarcus Milliner • al.com
Alabama landed perhaps the largest piece to its 2010 recruiting haul this afternoon when Stanhope Elmore defensive back Demarcus Milliner committed to the Crimson Tide during a ceremony at his high school.

• Milliner does it for the Tide • Tider Insider (Subscribers Only)
DeMarcus Milliner has always just done it. The first time he stepped on the football field for Stanhope Elmore as a 14-year old, he did it. Milliner intercepted a pass and returned it for a touchdown. At his press conference today, there were no hats, no frills and no delays. Milliner, a 6-1½, 180-pound defensive back, walked in, sat down and just did it.

• Scout’s Take: DeMarcus Milliner • 'BamaMag (Subscribers Only)
South Region Recruiting Analyst breaks down the new Alabama commitment

• Milliner's pledge keeps Bama recruiting machine rolling • Crimson Confidential
With today's news of Demarcus Milliner's commitment, the Crimson Tide have once again landed one of the top prospects, if not the top player, in Alabama.

• UPDATED: UA All-America athlete Milliner announces for Bama (video included) • Crimson Confidential (Subscribers Only)
Auburn had its Big Cat weekend. Five days later, Alabama responded.

• Recruiting 2010:
DB DeMarcus Milliner Commits

• State's top player picks Bama • Tider Insider (Subscribers Only)
In a press conference this afternoon, the state of Alabama's top high school football prospect announced his commitment to Alabama. DeMarcus Milliner, a 6-1½, 180-pound defensive back from Millbrook-Stanhope Elmore, chose Alabama over offers from Auburn, Clemson, FSU, LSU, Stanford and Tennessee, among others.

• Alabama lands nation's No. 1 cornerback • 'BamaMag (Subscribers Only)
The University of Alabama boasts several National 100 defensive backs on their roster which includes B.J. Scott, Mark Barron and Dre Kirkpatrick. The Tide can chalk up another one in Demarcus Milliner from Millbrook-Stanhope Elmore, Ala.

• Tide lands top cat • BamaOnLine (Subscribers Only)
On Thursday afternoon, the Alabama coaching staff landed an early crown jewel for their 2010 recruiting class when five-star prospect Demarcus Milliner committed to the Crimson Tide in a public ceremony.

• Tide's first opponent thinking national title in '09 • Crimson Confidential
It was a game that resonated throughout Blacksburg for all of the wrong reasons, and Virginia Tech tight end Greg Boone hasn't forgotten it.

• Crimson Tide players earn postseason honors • Tuscaloosa News
TUSCALOOSA | University of Alabama left fielder Taylor Dugas has been named to the Collegiate Baseball Newspaper/Louisville Slugger Freshman All-Americann Team.

• Shaud Williams inducted to Texas Hall of Fame • Tuscaloosa News
TUSCALOOSA | Former Univeristy of Alabama running back Shaud Williams was inducted into the Texas High School Sports Hall of Fame in a ceremony at Baylor University's Ferrell Center last month.

• Christopher Walsh: T-News rankings: Attendance • Tuscaloosa News
Attendance in college football is on the predictable side because programs with the biggest stadiums typically have the largest crowds.

• Ray Melick: Coaches not afraid of NCAA secondary violations • The Birmingham News
Maybe Auburn's "Big Cat Weekend" didn't violate any NCAA rules.

• ALABAMA FOOTBALL: Moore anticipates NCAA verdict soon • Montgomery Advertiser
HUNTSVILLE -- Alabama athletic director Mal Moore is expecting to receive a verdict from the NCAA's Committee on Infractions "relatively soon" concerning free textbooks.

• ALABAMA, AUBURN BASEBALL: Tide's Matthes Golden Spikes finalist • Montgomery Advertiser
Alabama right fielder Kent Matthes is one of five finalists for the USA Baseball Golden Spikes Award, presented annually to the nation's premier amateur baseball player.

• College Sports Notebook • Decatur Daily (Subscribers Only)
Alabama football Several media outlets are reporting a news conference will be Thursday afternoon in which DeMarcus Milliner will announce his college decision. Rated the nation’s top …

• Tide among favorites for junior RB • Tider Insider (Subscribers Only)
The Tide coaching staff is always in the market for talented athletes at the running back position. One of the South's top backs for the class of 2011 is Artaves Gibson of Mitchell HS in Memphis.

• Nation’s Top WR Trims List • 'BamaMag (Subscribers Only)
A veritable who’s who in college football had offered the nation’s #1 wideout, Hillside (Ill.) Proviso West standout Kyle Prater. Tonight, however, a number of them have been eliminated from contention and only ten are left standing.

• Corey Grant looking for right fit • 'BamaMag (Subscribers Only)
Several schools looking to sign four-star back.

• BEHOLD, THE BLOG (CCC Countdown) • Crimson Country Club (Members Only)
This will be the Shaquille O’Neal of blogs. Due to my job and other piddling nuisances, I have lacked the sufficient time necessary to discuss every single player on our roster but let’s rip through a chunk of the depth chart. Fueled by nothing less than adrenaline and Bud Light, I think we can discuss more than 20 kids if we put our hearts into this project. I know Nick Saban would expect nothing less. Pour yourself a drink, put on your pajamas and alert the spouse that you will see them next week. BEHOLD, the BLOG ...

• Decision day for Milliner • BamaOnLine (Subscribers Only)
At 1 p.m. Thursday, five-star athlete Demarcus Milliner will make his decision known to the recruiting world with an announcement at his school library. Check inside for the details on BOL's coverage of the event as we bring you the very latest on the top-ranked corner's big day.

• Tide makes top 10 for Prater • BamaOnLine (Subscribers Only)
Hillside (Ill.) Proviso West four star ranked wide receiver prospect Kyle Prater (6-foot-5, 205 pounds) admits that when you have scholarship offers and recruiting attention from schools across the country, narrowing down your favorites to just 10 schools is much tougher ...

• RECRUITING NOTEBOOK: Bama expected to land fourth UA All-American today in Milliner • Crimson Confidential (Subscribers Only)
He’s been told by Nick Saban he’s the No. 1 prospect in the state of Alabama this year.

• Montana set to make last visit • Crimson Confidential
Quarterback Nick Montana (Westlake Village, Calif./Oaks Christian) will take one last unofficial visit this weekend and his decision could come sooner rather than later.

• Former Tide star Williams receives home state honor • Crimson Confidential
Perhaps best known for his pair of 80-yard touchdown runs against Arkansas – one in 2002 and the...

Friday, June 5, 2009

• David Robertson gets first win • Tuscaloosa News
NEW YORK | Chien-Ming Wang bounced a few sinkers, slipped on the mound and watched his final pitch sail far over the fence.

• Christopher Walsh: "Secrets 101" a must-read for college sports fans • Tuscaloosa News
A quick show of hands, please.

• Ian R. Rapoport: Auburn target Lache Seastrunk calls Alabama coach Nick Saban and apologizes... • al.com
You remember that little post a few days ago that contained video clips of some interesting words from Auburn target Lache Seastrunk, who also happens to be one of the nation's top running backs? (If you don't, it's this one right here.)

• Gentry Estes: The Year in UA Athletics: 2008-09 • al.com
To fill the promise of an annual tradition here on the Bama Beat blog, I've been working the past few days to prepare this year's rundown of University of Alabama athletics in 2008-09.

• In a Bad Economy DeMarcus Milliner commits to play for Bama • The Press Register
In a bad economy, Demarcus Milliner didn't want college recruiters to blow their budgets.
So the Stanhope Elmore cornerback ended the wooing process early Thursday afternoon, announcing at his Millbrook high school that he was committing to Alabama.

• State's No. 1 recruit chooses Tide • The Huntsville Times
Stanhope Elmore star rated nation's best cornerback

• FOOTBALL RECRUITING: Mustangs' Milliner bound for Alabama • Montgomery Advertiser
MILLBROOK -- Demarcus Milliner's verbal commitment to play football for the University of Alabama didn't come without hours of contemplation.

• Photos • Montgomery Advertiser
Stanhope Standout Commits to UA

• Bama lands nation’s top cornerback • Decatur Daily (Subscribers Only)
The commitments keep rolling in for Alabama coach Nick Saban. Still months …

• Tide gets big commitment • Dothan Eagle
Stanhope Elmore standout Demarcus Milliner, the nation’s top cornerback prospect according to Scout.com, said Thursday he will play for Alabama. Milliner is the second five-star player to commit to the Crimson Tide, joining quarterback Phillip Sims of Chesapeake, Va.

• Alabama Awaiting NCAA Verdict • College Football News
“I would say relatively soon," notes AD Mal Moore.

• Louisiana star talks recruiting • Tider Insider (Subscribers Only)
Although Louisiana doesn't appear to be loaded for 2010, there are several top prospects from the state who have picked up offers from the Tide. One of them is defensive end Jordan Allen from West Monroe. The 6-6, 253-pounder also has offers from Arkansas, Clemson, Georgia, LSU, Michigan, Nebraska and Tennessee, among others.

• Georgia LB a rising star for 2011 • Tider Insider (Subscribers Only)
One of the South's top linebackers for the class of 2011 is expected to be Gainesville, Georgia standout A.J. Johnson. The 6-2½, 221-pound Johnson has already picked up offers from Auburn, Clemson, NC State, Ole Miss, Tennessee and UCLA. He's also drawing strong interest from Alabama.

• Spring Spotlight: Austin Shepherd • 'BamaMag (Subscribers Only)
Austin Sheperd is one of the prospects South Recruiting Analyst Chad Simmons evaluated this spring. Shepherd is an offensive guard out of Suwanee, Ga. and you can watch practice video, view practice photos, and get Simmons’ thoughts on this UA commit here in the Spring Spotlight.

• Top TE has a few visits lined up • 'BamaMag (Subscribers Only)
Brookstone School TE talks recruiting, summer schedule

• Demarcus Milliner Photo Gallery • 'BamaMag (Subscribers Only)
Scout.com presents images from commitment press conference.

• Camp bringing in the stars • BamaOnLine (Subscribers Only)
It is camp time at the University of Alabama, and as expected, some of the top football prospects in the country will be on hand to show off their talents or simply visit with coaches and other prospects.

• UA eyes another top class • BamaOnLine (Subscribers Only)
With Thursday afternoon's commitment of five-star cornerback Demarcus Milliner, it appears the Alabama recruiting train is rolling to another stellar recruiting class.

• Photo Gallery: Milliner rolls with Tide • BamaOnLine (Subscribers Only)
Five-star prospect Demarcus Milliner made the Crimson Tide nation happy when he picked Alabama over offers from across the country.

• UA All-America running back to visit Bama this weekend (video included) • Crimson Confidential (Subscribers Only)
Looks like there's another Under Armour All-American -- Mack Brown (Lithonia, Ga./Martin Luther King) -- headed to Tuscaloosa.

• Morgan makes Bama preseason top 10 choice for 2010 • Crimson Confidential
The 2009 softball season just ended with Washington's national championship win in the Women's College World Series on Tuesday night, but we're already looking toward next year.

• CrimsonConfidential.com Radio • Crimson Confidential
It may be early June, but there's still plenty to talk about when it comes to Alabama sports....

• Bama proving to be serious contender for North Carolina tight end • Crimson Confidential (Subscribers Only)
Alabama’s got several different positions represented in its current crop of 2010 commitments. Tight end is not one of...

Thursday, June 4, 2009

• Scout’s Take: DeMarcus Milliner • 'BamaMag (Subscribers Only)
South Region Recruiting Analyst breaks down the new Alabama commitment

• Recruiting 2010:
DB DeMarcus Milliner Commits

• Ray Melick: Coaches not afraid of NCAA secondary violations • The Birmingham News
Maybe Auburn's "Big Cat Weekend" didn't violate any NCAA rules.

• Corey Grant looking for right fit • 'BamaMag (Subscribers Only)
Several schools looking to sign four-star back.

• Former Tide star Williams receives home state honor • Crimson Confidential
Perhaps best known for his pair of 80-yard touchdown runs against Arkansas – one in 2002 and the...

Friday, June 5, 2009

• David Robertson gets first win • Tuscaloosa News
NEW YORK | Chien-Ming Wang bounced a few sinkers, slipped on the mound and watched his final pitch sail far over the fence.

• Christopher Walsh: "Secrets 101" a must-read for college sports fans • Tuscaloosa News
A quick show of hands, please.

• State's No. 1 recruit chooses Tide • The Huntsville Times
Stanhope Elmore star rated nation's best cornerback

• Photos • Montgomery Advertiser
Stanhope Standout Commits to UA

• Bama lands nation’s top cornerback • Decatur Daily (Subscribers Only)
The commitments keep rolling in for Alabama coach Nick Saban. Still months …

• Alabama Awaiting NCAA Verdict • College Football News
“I would say relatively soon," notes AD Mal Moore.

• Top TE has a few visits lined up • 'BamaMag (Subscribers Only)
Brookstone School TE talks recruiting, summer schedule

• Demarcus Milliner Photo Gallery • 'BamaMag (Subscribers Only)
Scout.com presents images from commitment press conference.

• CrimsonConfidential.com Radio • Crimson Confidential
It may be early June, but there's still plenty to talk about when it comes to Alabama sports....

Thursday, June 4, 2009

• Scout’s Take: DeMarcus Milliner • 'BamaMag (Subscribers Only)
South Region Recruiting Analyst breaks down the new Alabama commitment

• Recruiting 2010:
DB DeMarcus Milliner Commits

• Ray Melick: Coaches not afraid of NCAA secondary violations • The Birmingham News
Maybe Auburn's "Big Cat Weekend" didn't violate any NCAA rules.

• Corey Grant looking for right fit • 'BamaMag (Subscribers Only)
Several schools looking to sign four-star back.

• Former Tide star Williams receives home state honor • Crimson Confidential
Perhaps best known for his pair of 80-yard touchdown runs against Arkansas – one in 2002 and the...

Friday, June 5, 2009

• David Robertson gets first win • Tuscaloosa News
NEW YORK | Chien-Ming Wang bounced a few sinkers, slipped on the mound and watched his final pitch sail far over the fence.

• Christopher Walsh: "Secrets 101" a must-read for college sports fans • Tuscaloosa News
A quick show of hands, please.

• State's No. 1 recruit chooses Tide • The Huntsville Times
Stanhope Elmore star rated nation's best cornerback

• Photos • Montgomery Advertiser
Stanhope Standout Commits to UA

• Bama lands nation’s top cornerback • Decatur Daily (Subscribers Only)
The commitments keep rolling in for Alabama coach Nick Saban. Still months …

• Alabama Awaiting NCAA Verdict • College Football News
“I would say relatively soon," notes AD Mal Moore.

• Top TE has a few visits lined up • 'BamaMag (Subscribers Only)
Brookstone School TE talks recruiting, summer schedule

• Demarcus Milliner Photo Gallery • 'BamaMag (Subscribers Only)
Scout.com presents images from commitment press conference.

• CrimsonConfidential.com Radio • Crimson Confidential
It may be early June, but there's still plenty to talk about when it comes to Alabama sports....

Saturday, June 6, 2009

• State’s other UA All-American to commit next weekend – and likely not to Bama (video included) • Crimson Confidential (Subscribers Only)
Of the 68 Under Armour All-Americans, two hail from the state of Alabama.

• Former Bama coach Franchione left Aggies football in poor shape • Crimson Confidential
From the outside, Texas A&M's athletic program looks strong and vibrant.

• Matthes Named District III Player of the Year • RollTide.com
Alabama right fielder Kent Matthes has been named to the 2009 National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association District III Player of the Year it was announced on Friday in the NCBWA's 10th annual ...

• Alabama 13th in John McDonnell Program of the Year Award Standings • RollTide.com
The NCAA Division I John McDonnell Program of the Year Award standings were released on Thursday with the Alabama men's cross country and track and field program in 13th heading into the NCAA Outdo...

• Brooke Pancake Reaches Semifinals of Southern Amateur • RollTide.com
Alabama freshman golfer Brooke Pancake reached the semifinals of the 94th Women's Southern Golf Association Amateur at the Stonebridge Golf and Country Club this week.

• Christopher Walsh: T-News rankings: Players in the NFL • Tuscaloosa News
Open up any college football media guide (while you can - numerous schools are doing away with the printed versions to save money) and you'll see numerous pages devoted to former players who went on to the NFL.

• Ian R. Rapoport: ESPN's "50 States Tour" to visit Alabama next week... • al.com
Coming to Alabama
Yeah, we know the state of Alabama loves football. But coming Monday and Tuesday, ESPN will once again show the rest of the country just how much.

• SEMI-PRO, SEMI-TOUGH • The Birmingham News
Keith Brown makes it look easy.

• Sports Soundoff • The Press Register
Saturday, June 06, 2009
This is Sports Sound Off, where you can speak your mind on anything you wish. Because of the large number of calls received, not all can be published.

• Matthes, Poythress Named District Players of the Year • SEC Sports
Matthes, Poythress Named District Players of the Year

• Alabama plays the waiting game • Decatur Daily (Subscribers Only)
The wait continues. More than three months after meeting with the NCAA committee on infractions, The University of …

• Bama remains on top for blue-chip DB • Tider Insider (Subscribers Only)
"Alabama is still my leader. I like the entire area. I like the school and the environment there in the community. It feels like home. It feels like I'm in Manning."

• Junior standout talks Tide • Tider Insider (Subscribers Only)
Rising junior Brent Calloway is expected to rank among the state's top prospects for 2011. The 6-2½, 213-pounder is generating early interest from Alabama, Auburn, Florida, FSU, LSU, Oregon, Tennessee and Vanderbilt.

• San Francisco Scout Combine Preview • 'BamaMag (Subscribers Only)
Chris Martin, Markeith Ambles, Mario Brown and Deone Bucannon lead the list of the top prospects at the San Francisco Combine, which is Saturday at Kezar Stadium...

• Around the schedule: Offensive linemen • BamaOnLine (Subscribers Only)
BamaOnLine.com is scouring Alabama's 2009 football schedule to bring you a look at the top opposing players UA will face this season. The “Around the Schedule” series continues with a look at the top offensive lineman for each opposing team. Brandon Deaderick will battle several.

• AMP video feature: DeMarcus Milliner • BamaOnLine (Subscribers Only)
Rivals.com covers DeMarcus Milliner's recent commitment to the Crimson Tide with an AMP video feature including interviews, highlights and more.

• Bama still in mix for UA All-America lineman (video included) • Crimson Confidential (Subscribers Only)
There may be a tendency by some to go ahead and stick Under Armour All-America offensive lineman Brent Benedict

• Beard: Marshall tops list of SEC's best-ever linebackers • Crimson Confidential
Ward Pell remembers the night Wilber Marshall was told he was being moved from tight end to linebacker like it was yesterday. Recruited out of Titusville Astronaut as a tight end, Marshall started at that position as a true freshman in 1980.

• UA All-American Fulton heading to Alabama camp with Tide still No. 1 • Crimson Confidential (Subscribers Only)
More offers. Same leader. For Alabama and its recruitment of Under Armour All-America cornerback John Fulton (Manning, S.C.), that’s...

• It's Alabama's turn in '50 States Tour' • Crimson Confidential
Alabama will be the featured state next Monday and Tuesday on the "50 States Tour" from "College FootballLive."

• Miami joins Bama, others in pursuit of Illinois wideout (video included) • Crimson Confidential
ESPNU 150 Watch List receiver and Alabama target Kyle Prater (Hillside, Ill./Proviso West) is regarded in large regard as...

Sunday, June 7, 2009

• UA has used act to limit disclosures in textbook case • Tuscaloosa News
TUSCALOOSA | The University of Alabama released 160 pages of documents in March relating to its response to NCAA allegations in UA’s textbook disbursement case, but wide black bars obscure much of the information.

• When it comes to football coaches’ salaries, Alabama not afraid to shell out big bucks • Tuscaloosa News
TUSCALOOSA | It may surprise some people to know that the highest-paid assistant coach on Nick Saban’s staff at the University of Alabama isn’t the offensive or defensive coordinator.

• Cecil Hurt: Tide, Tiger fans wrapped up in offseason rumors • Tuscaloosa News
The state of college football conversation in this state — never particularly pleasant in the long offseason — has reached new rhetorical lows. Fans of Alabama and Auburn have co-opted the rhetoric of the gone-but-not-forgotten days of live local professional wrestling and grafted it onto talk radio. One side needs only to draft Classy Freddie Blassie to call the other side “pencil-necked geeks” and the tableau will be complete.

• Ian R. Rapoport: It's time for camp... where everyone gets a picture with Nick Saban! • al.com
Every summer, the news slows down... except for a potential textbook-related announcement. And for the players, football-related activities are non-existent... if you don't include an intense strength and conditioning program for those enrolled.

• Sound Off • The Birmingham News
Sunday, June 07, 2009
Scrap the coaches' poll:

• Sports Soundoff • The Press Register
Sunday, June 07, 2009
This is Sports Sound Off, where you can speak your mind on anything you wish. Because of the large number of calls received, not all comments can be published.

• 2009-2010 TV Listings • College Football News
It all kicks off on September 3rd with Oregon taking on Boise State, Utah State facing Utah, and Eric Norwood and South Carolina taking on NC State to help kick off the fun. Check out the initial 2009-2019 TV Listings starting with the North Texas - Ball State battle on through to the BCS Championship.

• Rebs pull even with WR Keiwone Malone • 'BamaMag (Subscribers Only)
One of Memphis' top athletes committed to Alabama shortly after signing day but it looks like he has open up his options after attending the Ole Miss Passing Camp today. To watch the video interview that took place with Scout.com today, watch below.

• Back to back champs for Noxubee County • 'BamaMag (Subscribers Only)
Tigers win Ole Miss passing camp

• Sims Rollin with the Tide • 'BamaMag (Subscribers Only)
Quarterback Phillip Sims talks with Scout.com about the upcoming season and his Alabama commitment.

• Class of 2010 Catcher Receiving Attention • 'BamaMag (Subscribers Only)
Tyler Mims is starting to receive recruiting attention from schools throughout the southeast.

• Around the schedule: Tight ends • BamaOnLine (Subscribers Only)
BamaOnLine.com is scouring Alabama's 2009 football schedule to bring you a look at the top opposing players UA will face this season. The “Around the Schedule” series continues with a look at the top tight end on UA's plate this fall. Hint: Justin Woodall left a lasting impression on him on this play last year.

• Bama trying to stay in picture with UA All-America lineman (video included) • Crimson Confidential (Subscribers Only)
The good news for Alabama in its quest to land Under Armour All-American Evan Washington

• Maclin opts for Bayou Bengals over Tide • Crimson Confidential
In the end, Alabama simply had too much to overcome with Justin Maclin (Memphis, Tenn./Ridgeway).