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I've been writing these end-of-spring power rankings for several years now, and for once, I actually feel confident that I know what I'm talking about.
TUSCALOOSA | University of Alabama mens basketball forward Alonzo Gee has joined two teammates in making himself available for this summers National Basketball Association Draft.
Recruiting Q&A session at TideSports.com.
On Wednesday, TI reported that Woodbridge-Senior, Virginia star running back De'Antwan 'Rocket' Williams had picked up an offer this week from Alabama head coach Nick Saban. The 5-8, 205-pound Williams says that getting the Alabama offer is "huge."
Find out who moved up in today's release of the Scout300.
Scout.com national analyst Allen Wallace breaks down the most notable Scout 300 movers
Its too early to know how many Tide must win to get to SEC tourney
College coaches have been flocking to the Mississippi Gulf Coast in recent days to get a glimpse of one of the hottest receiver prospects in the southeast. The Crimson Tide recently offered this D'Iberville standout and his offer list is sure to grow in the near future. Find out the latest by checking the Ultimate Ticket.
The playing career of Alabama's Charles Hoke has come to a close one year early. Click here for the latest on Hoke, whose shoulder condition will prevent him from playing his senior season for the Crimson Tide.
... Europe's Palmer Cup Team
Collegiate golf's most prestigious international events will be well-represented by the Crimson Tide as Alabama senior Michael Thompson will play for the USA and two former Alabama golfers Marten O...
Alabama senior Charles Hoke has decided to be placed a medical scholarship for the 2008 season, meaning he won't count toward the Crimson Tide's 85-man total, according to his father Charlie.
Alabama reserve tackle Charles Hoke, the former Briarwood Christian star, has been placed on medical scholarship. According to his father Charlie Hoke, a recurring shoulder injury essentially made the decision for his son.
Earlier this spring, TI profiled the 6-5, 290-pound Taylor Johnstone as an offensive lineman the Tide staff would probably recruit. On Tuesday, Alabama assistant Kirby Smart was in Douglasville checking out the Chapel Hill HS standout
Nico Johnson, Scout.com four-star linebacker from Andalusia, (Ala.), was a standout performer at the Under Armour/Scout.com Southeast Elite camp. Johnson talked about the camp experience as well as plans for the summer.
I am still in Starkville....................
Two of the nation's collegiate golf powers gathered together Wednesday night in the Club Room of Coleman Coliseum. The University of Alabama men's and women's golf teams co-hosted their annual awar...
BIRMINGHAM | A judge threw out the $5 million verdict an Alabama football fan won in his lawsuit accusing the NCAA of slander, ruling in a decision made public Wednesday that jurors were wrongly swayed by prejudice against the sanctioning organization.
The NCAA announced its APR Honor Roll last week, recognizing programs that had achieved high Academic Progress Rate scores. The APR, of course, is the NCAA measurement of how well programs maintain...
Even a four-game playoff scenario was too much for the BCS.
Circuit Judge William Gordon overturned the $5 million jury verdict awarded to former University of Alabama booster Ray Keller for defamation and invasion of privacy by the NCAA.
TUSCALOOSA - When Nick Saban utilized video conferencing to speak with a prospect last week, it wasn't the first time he had experimented with the technology. Not even close.
Thursday, May 01, 2008
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.
Thursday's SEC-TV is dedicated to the SEC men's and women's golf championships, where the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Florida Gators came out on top.
Former Seattle Seahawk Shaun Alexander is one of two Alabama players in the past eight years to be selected in the first round of the NFL draft. Elaine Thompson
BIRMINGHAM A judge threw out the $5 million verdict an Alabama football fan won in his lawsuit accusing the NCAA of slander, ruling in a decision made public Wednesday that jurors were wrongly swayed by prejudice against the sanctioning organization.
On Wednesday, Alabama assistant Bo Davis stopped by Lee Academy in Clarksdale, Mississippi, where two-way lineman Anthony Steen has the Tide's attention.
He is one of the most intimidating hitters in the southeast and the recruitment of this Olive Branch (Miss.) safety is reflecting that Division I programs are starting to take notice. In this premium football recruiting update, this physical athlete talks about his recruitment and his current favorite Alabama.
Five-star cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick has been in contact with the Texas coaches over the past couple of months, including a handful of conversations with UT defensive coordinator Will Muschamp, and there's been some talk that Kirkpatrick will take a visit to ...
It was only a matter of time before Atlanta (Ga.) Washington cornerback Branden Smith began to pick up offers from the big boys by the day. Not too long ago, a few select, but elite, Southeastern programs had extended Smith scholarship offers. Recently, his list of offers ...
May 2: Cecil back in town
The Alabama men's and women's track teams will compete in its final tune up for the SEC Championships by participating at the Mississippi Open Saturday afternoon. The one day event will begin at 11...
Alabama senior softball player Jordan Praytor was named to the Southeastern Conference's Community Service team the league office announced on Friday.
Nick Saban is making his way through the state of Alabama to talk about football and help temper expectations about the incoming class. Last night was in Huntsville.
Scout.com revealed the updated Scout.com 300
First, you can get a sense on Saban's visit to Huntsville Thursday night in Mark McCarter's column in today's paper.
Miami-Gulliver safety/linebacker Frankie Telfort has racked up an impressive 25 offers. Telfort has offers from Alabama, Boston College, Florida, FSU, Georgia Tech, LSU, Notre Dame, Ole Miss, Southern Cal, Tennessee and Wisconsin, among others
South Panola's David Conner updates his college recruitment.
Having plenty of college options is definitely a good thing.
On Saturday morning, the Nike Camp Circuit will extend into Tuscaloosa, Ala., following a stop on Friday at the University of North Carolina. Though the camp will be held at the Alabama campus and will include in-state stars like Dre Kirkpatrick, expect much more than just Alabama talent to walk past the registration desk.
Alabama baseball pitcher Miers Quigley starts the series opener as UA tries to keep pace in the SEC West with a three-game set at Arkansas. Click here for BOL's series preview.
Check out how the former Alabama players are doing.....
Alabama's top doubles tandem of Daniel Buikema and Mathieu Thibaudeau will head to Tulsa, Okla. May 21-26 to compete in the 32-team field of the 2008 Men's Tennis NCAA Doubles Championships.
No. 1/3 Alabama is coming off its first loss in seven weeks at DePaul on Tuesday, April 29. It snapped the Tide's 26-game winning streak, which was the second longest in school history. Alabama get...
If the University of Alabama baseball team is going to have some much-needed success this weekend, it will probably be a committee project.
University of Alabama head football coach Nick Saban, making his third stop on a tour around the state, told media representatives on Thursday that he was 'disappointed' that a college football...
University of Alabama men's basketball forward Alonzo Gee has joined two teammates in making himself available for this summer's National Basketball Association Draft.
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Hoke on medical scholarship:
Friday, May 02, 2008
The BCS should have sought a second opinion.
Staff reports TUSCALOOSA Alabama junior forward Alonzo Gee was a late inclusion on the NBA draft's early-entry list released Thursday, becoming the third Crimson Tide player to officially declare before Sunday night's deadline.
Encouraged by the possibility of early playing time, St. Paul's outfielder and pitcher Andrew Miller has committed to play baseball at Alabama.
Friday, May 02, 2008
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TUSCALOOSA Especially of late, Josh Rutledge's Alabama teammates have started questioning what makes the true freshman shortstop tick.
Around 6:35 p.m., several thousand dollars' worth of the Million Dollar Band struck up the contagious beat of "Yea Alabama" and Nick Saban strolled into a Von Braun Center ballroom, wearing a sport coat in a color even Crayola hasn't invented.
Tide trying to right road wrongs in series at Arkansas
Forward becomes third Alabama junior to declare
SEC Baseball Coaches Press Conference
SEC Softball Community Service Team Announced
SEC Baseball Weekend Pitching Matchups
Alabama junior Alonzo Gee became the latest Crimson Tide basketball player to apply for early entry in the National Basketball Association draft, joining teammates Ronald Steele and Richard Hendrix.
TUSCALOOSA -- He ranks fourth in the nation with 77 hits and leads the Southeastern Conference in that category as a first-year college baseball player.
William Ming felt like a time machine had just shipped him into the future. There he was, sitting in front of a big-screen television in the Athens High computer lab, talking with Alabama coach Nick Saban.
Alabama coach Jim Wells remembers the good ol days when his teams could go into a series against a mediocre opponent and come out with either a sweep or a series victory.
Alabama basketball
Alabama forward Alonzo Gee has submitted his name for the 2008 NBA draft, but has not signed with an agent.
Why couldn't these men, the SEC's Mike Slive, the ACC's John Swofford, and the Big 12's Dan Beebe, tweak the BCS and give the fans what they wanted? A foolproof solution for the BCS, comparing Tim Tebow to Matthew Stafford, Matt Ryan to Atlanta, and more in the latest ASK CFN.
Assistant coaches and coordinators from Alabama and Georgia Tech are expected to be on hand next week at Chamblee to evaluate junior running back Warren Norman. They said theyre going to check me out during spring practice, the 5-foot-10, 191-pound...
"When I talked to Coach Saban this week, he said that they really want me to come over for a visit this weekend. I plan to go over there with my parents "
Nico Johnson, Scout.com five-star linebacker from Andalusia, (Ala.), was a standout performer at the Under Armour/Scout.com Southeast Elite camp. Johnson talked about the camp experience as well as plans for the summer.
Demond Dennis is an explosive running back from Carver High School in Atlanta for the Class of 2009 that has already picked up three offers, including two from SEC powerhouses. The two SEC programs currently appeal to Dennis the most and he reveals the schools atop his ...
Homestead (Fort Wayne) linebacker Jordan Barnes has seen his stock rise since an outstanding performance at a recent Nike Combine. On Thursday, an assistant from Alabama - one of several schools that have offered the physical athlete - stopped by his school. Does the Tide still lead for his services? Check the Ultimate Ticket for the latest.
AJ McCarron, Scout.com four-star quarterback from Mobile-St. Paul's, (Ala.), announced his decision Saturday at Wings Sports Grill in Mobile. McCarron decided between Alabama, Oklahoma, LSU and Miami. The McCarron family informed Scout.com to release the story at appoximately 6:30 (CST).
Alabama stroked a season-high five home runs en route to an 11-6 series-clinching win over Arkansas in front of 8,349 fans at Baum Stadium Saturday afternoon. The victory extends the Tide's winnin...
QB AJ McCarron commits
"Ever since recruiting started, I've always dreamed about playing for the University of Alabama. I love the tradition and feel like you can't find a better place than Alabama "
The University of Alabamas recruiting class of 2009 got a significant boast on Saturday with the commitment of one of the top quarterbacks in the country. This Rivals250 member picked the Tide over offers from Oklahoma, Georgia, Auburn, LSU among others. Find out the latest on the Tides fourth commitment of 2009 by checking the Ultimate Ticket for details.
Alabama 11, Arkansas 6
Game 2: Alabama 10, Georgia 1 (5)
Game 1: Alabama 12, Georgia 3 (5)
The top-ranked Alabama softball team won the opening game of Saturday's doubleheader at Georgia 12-3. The second game is set to begin at 2:25 p.m. from the UGA Softball Complex.
SEC Softball Roundup - Saturday, May 3rd
SEC Baseball Roundup - Saturday, May 3rd
Recruiting analyst promoted to assistant regional manager
Former University of Alabama All-American Lance Cormier has been promoted to the Baltimore Orioles. The Orioles purchased his contract from Triple-A Norfolk (Va.) on Friday after the three-year ve...
Friday Night: Alabama 11, Arkansas 7
Alabama junior right fielder Kent Matthes drove in a career-high five runs to lead the Crimson Tide to an 11-7 series-opening win over the Arkansas Razorbacks in front of 8,041 fans at Baum Stadium...
TUSCALOOSA | It could be any inning of any game. Maybe the velocity is a little off, or the pitcher is beginning to tire a bit. Could there be a distraction, or is she giving the hitter too much respect?
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. | Alabama junior right fielder Kent Matthes drove in a career-high five runs to lead the Crimson Tide to a 11-7 series-opening win over the Arkansas Razorbacks in front of 8,041...
As Phil Mickelsons round imploded with a series of wayward shots, the Wachovia Championship flew in a different direction.
TUSCALOOSA | Former University of Alabama point guard Rico Pickett plans to transfer to Miami Dade (Fla.) Community College.
TUSCALOOSA | The University of Alabamas top doubles team of Daniel Buikema and Mathieu Thibaudeau will compete in the 32-team Mens NCAA Doubles Championships in Tulsa, Okla.
TUSCALOOSA | The University of Alabama mens and womens track teams will compete in their final tune-up for the SEC Championships by participating at the Mississippi Open this afternoon. The one-day...
Mobile sports fans seem to have a major milestone to brag about every few weeks.
Saturday, May 03, 2008
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 Baseball Roundup - Friday, May 2nd
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. -- Alabama junior right fielder Kent Matthes drove in a career-high five runs to lead the Crimson Tide to an 11-7 series-opening win over the Arkansas Razorbacks in front of 8,041 fans at Baum Stadium Friday night.
Former Alabama basketball player Rico Pickett will take one small step backward to take a big leap forward.
Ryan Jenkins had a two-run homer and Mike Bianucci drove in three runs to lead Auburn to an 11-4 win over Mississippi State on Friday night.
TUSCALOOSA A federal judges ruling allows a Birmingham sports artist to continue his lawsuit against University of Alabama President Robert Witt and an athletics administrator for interfering with his business.
Alabama didn't have a single player drafted this year by the NFL. How rare an occurrence is this? It happened only once before, and that was in 1970 .
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. -- Alabama is aiming for a spot in the Southeastern Conference Tournament. The Crimson Tide took another step in that direction Friday night with a win over Arkansas. The Bama road journey continues with games Saturday and Sunday.
Alabama linebacker signee Don'ta Hightower enters fall camp at a position where UA is sorely lacking in depth. Can the Lewisburg, Tenn., native step into playing time in his first year? BamaOnLine.com spoke with Hightower about this and other topics as his summer enrollment approaches in about a month.
On this week's edition of BOLevision, BamaOnline.com staffers Chase Goodbread and Travis Reier review the NFL Draft and preview a big football recruiting weekend for the Crimson Tide.
College athletes dream of making a difference, whether it be catching that touchdown pass to win the game, hitting the walk-off home run that brings the team victory, or even sticking the landing to end an almost perfect routine.
2008 SEC Softball Tournament Bracket Announced
SEC Baseball Roundup - Sunday, May 4th
Arkansas 5, Alabama 4
Georgia 4, Alabama 2
Georgia hurler Christie Hamilton kept the Alabama offense in check as the Bulldogs stole a game from the top-ranked Crims
SEC Softball Roundup - Sunday, May 4th
Check out how the former Alabama players are doing.....
There are still 17 weeks to go before the college football season officially begins. But its possible that the championship race in the Southeastern Conference West Division maybe the entire SEC ...
The University of Alabama launched a season-high five home runs Saturday en route to an 11-6 series-clinching win over Arkansas.
Top-ranked Alabama tied the school record for Southeastern Conference wins with its 25th league victory of the season as the Crimson Tide swept Georgia, 12-3 and 10-1, on Saturday afternoon at the...
MOBILE | Quarterback AJ McCarron from St. Paul's in Mobile announced Saturday night at Wings Sports Grill in Mobile that he will attend the University of Alabama. McCarron made the decision from...
Alabama secured his top 2009 quarterback target tonight when St. Paul's standout AJ McCarron announced his intentions to sign with the Crimson Tide during a gathering in Mobile.
MOBILE - Alabama fans will have to get used to the ribbing. The state's top quarterback in the Class of 2009 is heading to Tuscaloosa.
If St. Paul's quarterback AJ McCarron was going anyplace besides Alabama, there would have been an awful lot of people dressed in the wrong colors Saturday night at Wings restaurant on Airport Boulevard.
On the April day that Alabama coach Nick Saban introduced video conferencing to the Mobile recruiting scene, Auburn's Tommy Tuberville knew about it by that afternoon.
Sunday, May 04, 2008
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.
Alabama's recruiting domination in the Mobile area continued Saturday when coach Nick Saban landed the state's top-rated prep quarterback.
2008 SEC Spring Football Notes
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. -- Alabama stroked a season-high five home runs en route to an 11-6 series-clinching win over Arkansas in front of 8,349 fans at Baum Stadium Saturday afternoon.
ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Former University of Alabama All-American Lance Cormier has been promoted to the Baltimore Orioles. The Orioles purchased his contract from Triple-A Norfolk (Vir.) on Friday after the three-year veteran had put up solid numbers in his first year with the organization.
Brandon May hit two of Alabamas five home runs as the Tide defeated Arkansas 11-6 on the road Saturday.
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Alabama's senior golfer one of five finalists for award based equally on talent on the course and leadership and academics.
Alabama freshman pitcher Kelsi Dunne was named the Southeastern Conference Pitcher of the Week the league office announced on Monday after earning wins over No. 11 Northwestern and Georgia last week.
SEC Softball Coaches Press Conference
SEC Baseball Weekly Award Winners Announced
SEC Softball Weekly Award Winners Announced
ATHENS, Ga. | Georgia hurler Christie Hamilton kept the Alabama offense in check as the Bulldogs stole a game from the top-ranked Crimson Tide 4-2 on Sunday afternoon in front of a UGA Softball Complex record 1,663 fans.
With the BCS folks having shut off any kind of playoff possibilities for eight more seasons, let's get right to the chase. What team will win the 2008 national championship?
Monday, May 05, 2008
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.
"What really got me was that Alabama doesn't recruit many kids from the St. Louis area. For them to come up here and offer me a scholarship makes me feel very blessed "
94 Terrence Cody, 93 Bobby Greenwood
One of the top running backs in the state of Alabama for the class of 2009 is Cordova's Tim Simon and in this premium football video feature, Simon shows why he has several SEC offers already with his powerful running style and athleticism. Check inside to see Simon in action.
The Alabama softball team will play Mississippi State in the opening round of the 2008 SEC Softball Tournament at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, La., on Thursday, May 8, at 5 p.m.
Arkansas scored three unearned runs, including the deciding run in the bottom of the eighth inning, as the Razorbacks salvaged the final game of the series with a 5-4 win over Alabama in front of 7...
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. | Arkansas scored three unearned runs, including the deciding run in the bottom of the eighth inning, as the Razorbacks salvaged the final game of the series with a 5-4 win against...
I'm back from a two-day trek to Memphis with the Banktress, which was pretty sweet. So was this development. Oh, and AutoZone Park, home of the Redbirds, is cool, too.
...living in a fantasy land
Alonzo Gee and Reggie Huffman did a curious thing last week for two guys who played major college basketball last season.
TUSCALOOSA - When Wendell Hudson took over as the new women's basketball coach, he found nothing in his office celebrating Alabama's rich history.
BIRMINGHAM - In the window sills of Mike Slive's office, among a display of autographed balls and other bits of memorabilia, rest two sets of old binoculars.
...Arkansas steals win against Crimson Tide in SEC baseball
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. -- Sean Jones stole third and scored on a throwing error to give Arkansas a 5-4 victory over Alabama in Southeastern Conference baseball on Sunday.
Alabama football
Alabama picked up an in-state public commitment for its 2009 recruiting class Saturday in the form of St. Pauls quarterback A.J. McCarron.
The 2008 NFL Draft is behind us, but it doesn't mean we can't have a little fun and take a look at the 2009 draft. Scout.com's NFL Draft Analyst Chris Steuber releases his first 2009 mock draft and includes draft-eligible underclassmen.
"Alabama's coaches have said they have a spot for me. They like how aggressive I am and that I can hit "
Offensive lineman Jeremy Simmons had one goal for the NIKE Combine held in Tuscaloosa this past weekend. "I wanted to be the best one there," says the 6-4, 343-pounder from Ashland-Clay County
Since picking up his first two big-time offers from in-state rivals Alabama and Auburn, W.S. Neal defender Jamar Travis has seen his recruitment pick up in a big way. Several new offers have arrived for the 6-foot-1, 298-pounder who starts spring training this week. Find out the latest on this Rivals250 member by checking the Ultimate Ticket.
Although pulling him from his home-state school will be a challenge, the Alabama Crimson Tide is fighting a host of other programs for the signature of a five-star defensive tackle out of Louisiana. Check the Ultimate Ticket for this superstar's thoughts on the Tide.
The 2008 Tuscaloosa Nike Camp on Saturday featured many top Alabama recruiting targets showcasing their talents. One of the highlights of the day was the one-on-one drills involving Tide linemen prospects such as ...
Deshea Townsend is one of the wise men of the Steelers' defense. Today the soon-to-be 33-year-old corner talks to Jim Wexell about the team, the rookies, and growing up but not old.[
Cornelius Griffin and Jon Jansen spoke with the media today after the first day of OTA's. See what they had to say about the first OTA's under head coach Jim Zorn right here.
Here's the press release from UA on the APR scores released earlier today by the NCAA. AD Mal Moore described the scores as an "upward trend" as all Tide teams surpassed the score of 925 cut-off for the first time.
The Under Armour/Scout.com Southeast Elite camp April 27 brought together the best players in the south. Scout.com presents the camp's top performers.
This past weekend, the Tuscaloosa NIKE Camp at the UA football facilities showcased some of the top talent in the country. In this premium video feature, Rivals.com recruiting expert Barry Every recaps some of the top participants, including camp phenoms and Alabama targets Brandon Moore and Chance Warmack.
Head men's track and field coach Harvey Glance announced the signing of standout high jumper Michael Edwards (Kissimmee, Fla.). The England native and Poinciana High School standout will begin jump...
The University of Alabama announced today that Sunday's baseball game with the University of Florida has been moved up one hour, and will now start at 1:05 p.m. (CDT), to accommodate the Gators' tr...
Sure, it's not football season, but how about some football news? OK, it also relates to every other sport on campus. The NCAA released its new Academic Progress Rate today, and the University of Alabama came out pretty good.
The University of Alabama athletics department didn't have any trouble during the annual NCAA review of school's academic performance and retention, known as the Academic Progress Rate.
The Alabama athletic department had no sports below the minimum cut-off score of 925, according to the NCAA's Academic Progress Report (APR) released today.
A standing O to the readers of and posters to the Chatter. I've said it before but it's always worth a rerun: Y'all make this a destination site for those following Alabama sports and that's wonderful. It's very much appreciated.
I love football season as much as the next guy. More, in some cases. It's exciting as a college football fan and intense as a journalist. But one nice thing now is that I get to spotlight different subjects that also deserve attention.
This Week In SEC Baseball - May 6th
"I have four teams -- South Carolina, Clemson, Alabama and Florida -- that are definitely in my top five. Tennessee and NC State are two that I am deciding between for my fifth spot "
Last week, I talked to Coach Saban and he told me about the offer. He said he liked my highlight film and the way I play "
Eric Mack, 2010 offensive tackle prospect from St. Matthews-Calhoun County, (S.C.), projects as one of the most highly recruited prospects on the East Coast. Mack has already started collecting verbal offers, and he took one spring visit. Scout.com has the latest news..
Craig Stansberry did it all on Monday, including scoring the winning run to close out the ball game.
The latest news with offensive tackle prospect.
Its the single most important position on the football field. Very few would disagree. If you wanted a chance to win and you could only have one truly great player, where else would you put him? There are arguments to be had from RB to pass rusher to shut down corner but come on .. those guys dont touch the ball on every single play, throw the ball down the field or make even a smidgen of the decisions a quarterback must make throughout the course of the game.
Alabama has turned the momentum in their favor in the recruitment of Davidson cornerback Gerald West, a speedy defender with a handful of top-tier offers. In this premium video feature, see junior season action of West who shows off his top-notch coverage skills.
Check out how the former Alabama players are doing.....
The No. 1 ranked University of Alabama men's golf team is, for the second year in a row, the No. 1 seed in the NCAA Central Region. Alabama will play in Columbus, Ohio, May 15-17 for a trip into th...
For the second straight year, the University of Alabama mens golf team is a No. 1 seed in one of the three NCAA regionals that will take place May 15-17.
The Under Armour/Scout.com Southeast Elite camp held in Auburn on April 27 pulled in some of the best high school prospects in the region. We took a closer look last week at the offensive players who...
University of Alabama freshman pitcher Kelsi Dunne has been named the Southeastern Conference Pitcher of the Week after earning wins over No. 11 Northwestern and Georgia last week.
The Miami Dolphins signed former University of Alabama linebacker Keith Saunders, who had attended last weekends rookie mini camp on a tryout basis.
University of Alabama sophomore left fielder Brandon May has been named SEC Player of the Week after leading the Crimson Tide to a crucial road series win at Arkansas over the weekend, the SEC office...
Joseph Sykora, a senior on the University of Alabama golf team, has been named one of five finalists for the Byron Nelson Award presented by Cleveland Golf.
TUSCALOOSA -- Nearly a decade ago, Alabama coach Patrick Murphy needed to hire a coach outside his program to run the pitching portion of his fall softball clinic.
It turns out senior Johnny Caldwell still has some college golf yet to play for South Alabama.
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
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.
Eleven SEC Men's Golf Teams Make NCAA Regionals
The Road to Hoover - Monday, May 5th
As each day goes by, the moment of truth creeps closer and closer for Alabama forward Richard Hendrix.
Coaches from Georgia, Illinois, Marshall, Michigan, Ohio State and Ole Miss were on hand to get a glimpse of junior free safety Darren Myles Jr. and his teammates during opening day of spring football practice at Carver on Monday. That...
"The stadium really stood out to me. It was crazy. Even though nobody was in it, it was unbelievable. I kept picturing in my mind what it would be like with 100,000 screaming fans in there "
Darrington Sentimore is one of the top defensive tackle prospects in the country and he is currently ranked No. 15 according to Scout.com.
Merry Cinco de Crappo
The U.S. Army All-American Bowl picked up two big participants for their 2009 contest when Gadsden duo and fellow Rivals100 members Dre Kirkpatrick and Kendall Kelly accepted invitations to play in the star-studded affair. Find out the latest on the big announcement as well as their latest recruiting news by checking the Ultimate Ticket.
UA signee Undra Billingsley was named Valedictorian of his graduating class at Woodlawn High. BOL checked in with Billingsley for a Q&A on academics, the state track and field meet, and other topics. Click here for more.
The Tuscaloosa NIKE Camp had a number of talented prospects in attendance, but one of the best was also one of the youngest. A Georgia class of 2010 wide receiver entered the camp with a goal of putting ...
One of the fastest rising players in Mississippi is Louisville running back/athlete Dennis Thames. He's picked up a number of offers already and has had plenty of schools in to see him in recent weeks with a scheduled visit by Tide assistants in the work. Find out more by ...
Keith Saunders signs with the Dolphins
SEC Announces 2008 Softball Awards
"Kirby Smart was here yesterday and he likes him a lot. Kirby is supposed to be back next week to watch him [practice]."
Alabama senior golfer Michael Thompson has been named one of three finalist for college golf's biggest honor, the Ben Hogan Award. It goes to the top collegiate golfer, encompassing players from al...
The University of Alabama women's golf team will make its third straight trip to NCAA Regional competition under head coach Mic Potter. The Tide will compete in the Central Regional to be held in A...
After almost every season, reporters (such as myself) write season wrap-up stories. Obits, they are called. As spring football has really become a season unto itself, the Birmingham News did a similar story on that season in today's paper, albeit from a national perspective.
A belated congratulations goes to University of Alabama radio voice Chris Stewart, who was named the state's 2007 sportscaster of the year by the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association this past weekend.