Bama in the News

November 22 - 30, 2009

• Bama in the NFL - Week 11 stats:
See how former players performed.

• Don Kausler Jr.: Tide now ranked No. 1 in the nation in total defense • The Birmingham News
And Alabama is ranked second in rushing defense and second in scoring defense.

• Jon Solomon: College football Sunday rewind • The Birmingham News
Another Les Miles clock gaffe; Ray Melick's poll; does Auburn have a chance? 

• Gentry Estes: Mark Ingram remains the perceived Heisman front-runner, but is the gap narrowing? • The Press Register
Those who go into detail about the annual Heisman Trophy race still say Alabama's tailback has the inside track, though a few others -- like Texas QB Colt McCoy -- are coming closer into view.

• 2 SEC Teams in USA Today Top 10 • SEC Sports
USA Today Top 25 Coaches' Poll - Nov. 22, 2009 

• Larry Burton: Larry's Losers in the SEC: Final Week of the Regular Season • Bleacher Report
Last week saw this humble enterprise beginning to peak with my second week of perfect picks, including the "upset" of LSU. I chose Les Miles' picture this week to represent the losers, as he was the biggest loser of the week.

• Jalston Fowler talks official visit • 'BamaMag  (Subscribers Only)
Jalston Fowler, Scout.com four-star fullback from Prichard-Vigor, Ala., missed the 2009 season due to an age requirement and will graduate in December. The Tide commitment took his official visit this weekend as he prepares to enroll in January. 

• Women's Basketball:
LSU 3, Alabama 0

• Volleyball Drops 3-0 Decision to No. 17 LSU • RollTide.com
Junior Alyssa Meuth collected a match-high 13 kills, but the volleyball team fell Sunday to 17th-ranked LSU 3-0 (25-12, 27-25, 25-19) at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

• No. 3 Alabama Set for NCAA Championships • RollTide.com
On Monday, Nov. 23, the No. 3 Alabama men's cross country team will return to the NCAA Championships for the fourth consecutive year. The championship will be run on the LaVern Gibson Championship ...

• Swimming and Diving Inks 13 to National Letters of Intent in the Early Signing Period • RollTide.com
The Alabama Swimming and Diving team signed 14 student-athletes to National Letters of Intent head coach Eric McIlquham announced today. 

• TideSports Video: • Tuscaloosa News
FAN CAM: Alabama v. UTC

• Video Blog • TideSports Extra (Subscribers Only)
FAN CAM: Alabama v. UT – Chattanooga FAN CAM: Alabama v. UT – Chattanooga
Fans enjoy the day as Alabama defeats UT - Chattanooga 45-0. 

• TideSportsExtra Features • TideSports Extra (Subscribers Only)
TSE Quiz: Football head coaches TSE Quiz: Football head coaches
How well do you know the history of Alabama head football coaches? Take our latest quiz and find out. 

• Gentry Estes:  Alabama remains No. 2 -- but gains ground on Florida -- in updated BCS standings • The Press Register
Florida, Alabama and Texas are still the teams in position to reach the BCS title game.

• Don Kausler Jr.: No. 2 Tide closes gap on No. 1 Florida in latest BCS standings • The Birmingham News
Gators' lead over Alabama has shrunk from .031 to .005.

• Don Kausler Jr.: Tide remains No. 2 in AP poll, No. 3 in coaches' poll • The Birmingham News
Race for national championship continues to be between three contenders: Florida, Alabama and Texas.

• Gentry Estes: Tide stays same in new AP (No. 2) and USA Today (No. 3) polls • The Press Register
Alabama remained No. 2 in the Associated Press media poll and No. 3 in the USA Today coaches' top 25.

• Bo Williams: An open invitation to all Auburn fans • al.com
I'm here today to speak to that driving urge many (most?) of you fine Auburn fans have. Perhaps you've considered it in the past, but been driven away by guilt or confusion. But I'm here to tell you: now is the perfect time for you to join the fan base of the University of Alabama. 

• Coaches' Poll, Wk 12 - Top 9 stay firm • College Football News
The weekly poll and ranking from the USA Today Top 25 Coaches' Poll 

• Franklin Crittenden: Alabama—Auburn: The Iron Bowl is Not Just a Game, It's in Our Blood • Bleacher Report
My first recollections of just how important the Iron Bowl really was to me was the day that Alabama lost to Auburn in 1972 in the famous "Punt Bama Punt " game.

• Larry Burton: This Was A Good Day to Be A Fan of Alabama Football • Bleacher Report
Saturday was a fun day. I arrived to the stadium early and met with my publisher "TOUCHDOWN ALABAMA", met our photographer and learned more about photography in 15 minutes than I've known all my life. 

• More UT Chattanooga photos • Tider Insider (Subscribers Only)
Here are more scenes from the Tide's 45-0 win over UTC. 

• PHOTO GALLERY: Tide too much for Mocs • BamaOnLine (Subscribers Only)
The Alabama Crimson Tide rolled over the Chattanooga Mocs on Saturday in a convincing 45-0 win.

• 2010 and 2011 Alabama targets come up big in playoffs • Crimson Confidential
CC has been talking with players such as Brent Calloway, Phillip Sims, Vinnie Sunseri, Daryl Collins and others. 

• Will's Blog - Despite big leads, Alabama's coaching staff keeps up the intensity • Crimson Confidential
It's 38-0, but you would think that Alabama was in a tight ball game after watching the staff in action Saturday afternoon. It never gets old watching the coaching staff stay excited, intense, and in the game regardless of the score. 

• Women's Basketball:
Saturday Night: Belmont 69, Alabama 67 OT

• Bama in the NBA November 21st Stats:
See how former players performed.

• Women's Basketball Drops Overtime Heartbreaker at Belmont 69-67 • RollTide.com
Despite 18 points and a career-high 27 rebounds from junior Tierney Jenkins, the women's basketball team fell 69-67 in overtime Saturday to Belmont at the Curb Event Center. 

• Swimming and Diving Continues to Break Records at Tennessee Invitational • RollTide.com
The Alabama Swimming and Diving teams finished off a strong showing at the Tennessee Invitational held in Knoxville, Tenn. this weekend with several lifetime best swims, five individual wins as wel... 

• Cruise Control: No. 2 Alabama steamrolls past Tennessee-Chattanooga • Tuscaloosa News
TUSCALOOSA | For a half, the Tennessee-Chattanooga Mocs were able to hang with the Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday.

• Arenas sets SEC record for punt return touchdowns in final home game • Tuscaloosa News
TUSCALOOSA | Had Javier Arenas written a pregame script for how he would like the final home game of his career to unfold, he probably couldn’t have come up with anything better than the reality.

• Mark Ingram makes the best of limited playing time • Tuscaloosa News
TUSCALOOSA | If Mark Ingram seemed to be in a hurry Saturday, it’s because he didn’t have much time to make his point. 

• Mocs honored to play No. 2 Crimson Tide • Tuscaloosa News
TUSCALOOSA | Tennessee-Chattanooga quarterback B.J. Coleman passed for just 36 yards and threw two interceptions Saturday afternoon, but in the postgame interview the sophomore seemed honored to be part of the 45-0 drubbing by the second-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide.

• Jones continues trend of making big plays • Tuscaloosa News
TUSCALOOSA | Welcome back, Julio Jones. 

• Young defensive players come through to preserve shutout • Tuscaloosa News
TUSCALOOSA | University of Alabama fans got a glimpse of the future in the second half of Saturday’s 45-0 win over Tennessee-Chattanooga, as a defense that will lose at least seven starters next season — perhaps more depending on potential NFL Draft declarations — emptied the bench in search of game experience.

• Reamer caps Senior Day with first interception • Tuscaloosa News
TUSCALOOSA | Cory Reamer said he couldn’t have thought of a better way for his senior class to say its goodbye to Bryant-Denny Stadium.

• TideSports Photos: • Tuscaloosa News
Bama vs. UTC 1st Quarter

• TideSports Photos: • Tuscaloosa News
Bama vs. UTC 2nd Quarter

• TideSports Photos: • Tuscaloosa News
Bama vs. UTC 3rd Quarter

• TideSports Photos: • Tuscaloosa News
Bama vs. UTC 4th Quarter

• Chase Goodbread: Good Tidings • TideSports Extra (Subscribers Only)
Each Sunday this football season we'll take a look back and hand out a grade for the Crimson Tide's offense, defense and special teams. Think the grades are too harsh? Not harsh enough? Give us your thoughts...

• Rachel Baribeau Blog • TideSports Extra (Subscribers Only)
11/21 – Player Bites 11/21 – Player Bites
Rachel speaks with Mark Ingram, Greg McElroy, Javier Arenas and Terrence Cody after the Crimson Tide's 45-0 defeat of UT-Chattanooga. 

• Nick Saban Press Conferences • TideSports Extra (Subscribers Only)
11/21 – UTC post-game 11/21 – UTC post-game
Nick Saban speaks with media after Alabama beats UT-Chattanooga 45-0.

• Kevin Scarbinsky: Javier Arenas, a Mike Shula find, has a special senior moment • The Birmingham News
TUSCALOOSA -- Senior Day takes you out of the moment and into your memories, especially when the Senior Day visitor purrs like a homecoming kitten.

• Bama gives Mocs the boot • The Press Register
TUSCALOOSA - Once Alabama's Mark Ingram weaved 40 yards for his second touchdown in about 20 minutes of one-sided football, coach Nick Saban stopped him as he jogged to the sideline.

• 'Mount Cody' still wants ball • The Press Register
TUSCALOOSA ? Alabama senior nose tackle Terrence Cody continues to lobby coach Nick Saban to let him to carry the football on the goal line.

• Sports Soundoff • The Press Register
Shula was good coach -- Does anybody realize that the 27 Alabama seniors are Mike Shula's recruits? I think he would have made a good coach if we had given him the time.

• SEC gets tougher in hoops schedules • The Huntsville Times
League looks to improve RPIs in hopes of drawing NCAA bids 

• Short day for starters in blowout • The Huntsville Times
TUSCALOOSA - Once Mark Ingram weaved 40 yards for his second touchdown in about 20 minutes of one-sided football, coach Nick Saban stopped him as he jogged to the sideline. 

• (2) ALABAMA 45, CHATTANOOGA 0: Tide makes quick work of Mocs • Montgomery Advertiser
TUSCALOOSA — No worries and no injuries.

• Photos • Montgomery Advertiser
Alabama plays UT-Chatt

• Josh Moon: Old scheduling habits are hard to break • Montgomery Advertiser
TUSCALOOSA — You will encounter few things in life more useless than the second half of Alabama-Chattanooga. 

• Special day for Arenas: Tide senior sets SEC record • Montgomery Advertiser
TUSCALOOSA — Coming into his final home game, Alabama senior defensive back and return man Javier Arenas wanted to go out with a bang.

• ALABAMA NOTEBOOK: Tide seniors honored • Montgomery Advertiser
TUSCALOOSA — Twenty-seven seniors were recognized in pregame ceremonies at Bryant-Denny Stadium before playing their final home game. The senior class compiled a 46-17 record, including a 30-6 mark at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

• ALABAMA REPORT CARD • Montgomery Advertiser
RUSHING OFFENSE

• INSIDE THE TIDE • Montgomery Advertiser
THUMBS UP

• Victorious, healthy • Decatur Daily  (Subscribers Only)
TUSCALOOSA — The dreaded sight of the trainer’s cart never appeared in Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday afternoon. With the potential injury crisis avoided, the pleasant fall afternoon …

• Rivalry week officially has arrived • Decatur Daily  (Subscribers Only)
TUSCALOOSA — The coast is clear, Iron Bowl talk. You can come out now. Michael Casagrande Sports …

• Alabama report • Decatur Daily  (Subscribers Only)
Record for Arenas
TUSCALOOSA — Alabama’s Javier Arenas said he knows there will be a time when he looks back on his accomplishments. The Tide return specialist set a Southeastern … 

• Mark Ingram moves up the charts • Dothan Eagle
Mark Ingram wasted little time warming up Saturday.

• Now Alabama can focus on Auburn • Dothan Eagle
TUSCALOOSA — Although there is a 24-hour rule in place at Alabama — where players have 24 hours to savor wins or forget losses — it only took moments for the Crimson Tide’s head coach to turn his focus to its next game.

• Alabama clears the bench in victory • Dothan Eagle
TUSCALOOSA — Alabama got just what it wanted in its non-conference home finale Saturday — a couple of milestones for some outstanding seniors, some early highlights from its stars, a lot of playing time for the reserves and a reasonably stress-free 45-0 victory over Chattanooga.

• 2009-2010 Bowl Projections ... Nov. 22 • College Football News
Predicting and projecting the possible post-season matchups ... Nov. 22

• CFN Ranking Of Every Team - Week 12 • College Football News
Based on how good the teams appear to be at the moment, here's Week Twelve of the CFN Rankings.

• Baby Tate: College Football's 11 Best 11s: Texas, Alabama Stalk BCS Title • Bleacher Report
The storyline may vary, the locations differ, but rising to the occasion will be the theme as one reviews the college football activity of this past weekend...

• Joel Barker: SEC Bowl Projections • Bleacher Report
With one week remaining in an up-and-down season, the SEC bowl picture is still as muddy as ever. 

• Jess Nicholas: UTC wrap-up: No surprises as Alabama rolls, awaits Auburn • TideFans.com
To paraphrase former Arizona Cardinals head coach Dennis Green, Tennessee-Chattanooga is what we thought they were. Unfortunately for the Mocs, so was Alabama.

• Video: Saban discusses Bama's 45-0 victory • Crimson Confidential
Alabama head coach Nick Saban talks about Alabama's 45-0 win over Chattanooga Saturday at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

• Mark Ingram Named Finalist for Doak Walker Award and Maxwell Trophy • RollTide.com
Alabama sophomore running back Mark Ingram has been named a finalist for two major college football awards, it was announced Monday. 

• Chase Goodbread: Good Tidings • TideSports Extra (Subscribers Only)
Monday practice update Monday practice update
The latest from the Alabama practice fields Monday as the Crimson Tide prepares for archrival Auburn. 

• Don Kausler Jr.: At this pace, Tide might need a new trophy case • The Birmingham News
Ingram, Tiffin and Cody made the cut to finalists for some major college football awards. 

• Gentry Estes: News and notes: Tide's Colin Peek still recovering from knee injury • The Press Register
Peek feels like he's finally getting back to normal ... Mark Ingram talks to former Tide greats ... and Nick Saban talks about having never won at Auburn's Jordan-Hare Stadium.

• Coming Tuesday: Paul Finebaum selects his Turkey of the Year • The Press Register
College football's regular season is just about wrapped up, but Paul Finebaum can't stop thinking about an egregious performance in the SEC this season. An underachieving Ole Miss team? A woeful Vanderbilt squad? Auburn? Alabama? In Tuesday's column, Finebaum picks his turkey of the year, and explains why.

• Jon Solomon: Iron Bowl history lesson: Don't throw the records out • The Birmingham News
Team with three or more victories than opponent wins 91 percent of Iron Bowls

• Larry Burton: Alabama's Reamer and Huber Take on New Iron Bowl Dreams • Bleacher Report
Two young men, each with a dream that didn't come true. Neither boy ever expected to play in crimson uniforms, and only one ever expected to play in an Iron Bowl.

• Aaron Torres: 20 Thoughts From Another Saturday In College Football • Bleacher Report
After spending another Saturday on my couch with my remote in hand, here are 20 more thoughts from Saturday’s college football action.

• Alabama Barely Edges Out Florida: Week 12 College Football Power Poll • Bleacher Report
It's been quite the year for undefeated squads in college football. This week we saw the power three take control as each team annihilated their opponent leaving absolutely no doubt they continue to belong above the rest of the pack.

• Alabama-Auburn: Five Reasons Why Tigers Won't Topple The Tide • Bleacher Report
Five reasons why the Auburn Tigers will not upset Alabama in the Iron Bowl in 2009 as they did in 1989.

• Christopher Walsh: Schedule puts Tide at disadvantage • BamaOnLine
Thanks to the schedule Friday's game at Auburn will be even tougher than it should, and the really bad news for Alabama is that it'll only get worse next season.

• VIDEO: Media Day recap with Britton Lynn • BamaOnLine
BamaOnLine.com provides a recap of Monday's football news conference. Included are comments from Nick Saban. Check inside for our newest video segment, featuring BOL contributor Britton Lynn! 

• Following the Future: Week 13 • BamaOnLine (Subscribers Only)
Playoffs heroics continued from the 22 Alabama commitments that are still remaining in their state football playoffs. One of the big heroes last Friday was Tide quarterback pledge Phillip Sims who had a game-winning pass with seconds remaining.

• Notebook: Arenas lands another SEC honor • BamaOnLine
Javier Arenas wins yet another SEC honor, common opponents tell why Alabama is a big favorite Friday but not next week, and Colin Peek tells reporters about his latest injury

• TideSports Video: • Tuscaloosa News
Practice, 11/23

• Terrence Cody Named Finalist for Bednarik Award • RollTide.com
Alabama senior nose guard Terrence Cody has been named a finalist for the 2009 Chuck Bednarik Award, the Maxwell Football Club announced Monday afternoon. The Bednarik Award, now in its 15th year,... 

• Leigh Tiffin Named Finalist for Groza Award • RollTide.com
Alabama senior kicker Leigh Tiffin is one of three finalists for the 2009 Lou Groza Award, the Palm Beach County Sports Commission announced Monday afternoon. The Groza Award is presented annually ...

• Coach Nick Saban Press Conference Transcript • RollTide.com
Alabama head football coach Nick Saban and Crimson Tide players met with the media on Monday to talk about this year's game with Auburn.

• Alabama Battles Auburn in Regular-Season Finale • RollTide.com
The No. 2/3 University of Alabama football team visits the plains for the final regular-season game of the 2009 season on Friday, November 27, against the Auburn Tigers. It will be the 74th meeting...

• No. 3 Alabama Takes Third at NCAA Championships • RollTide.com
On a Monday afternoon at the LaVern Gibson Championship Course located at the Wabash Valley Family Sports Center, the 2009 NCAA Cross Country Championships took place. The No. 3 Alabama men's squad...

• Women's Basketball Faces Southeastern Louisiana on Tuesday • RollTide.com
The women's basketball team returns home for a Tuesday tilt with Southeastern Louisiana slated to begin at 6:00 p.m. (CST) in Coleman Coliseum.

• Arenas Named SEC Special Teams Player of the Week • RollTide.com
Alabama has had one SEC Player of the Week honoree in 10 of 11 games this season

• Alabama takes third at cross country championship • Tuscaloosa News
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. | The Alabama Crimson Tide men's cross country team has had a storybook type of season, and can now add a third-place finish at Monday's NCAA Championship Meet.

• Arenas earns SEC weekly honor • Tuscaloosa News
TUSCALOOSA | University of Alabama senior Javier Arenas earned Southeastern Conference special teams player of the week honors after returning a punt 66 yards for a touchdown in a 45-0 win over Tennessee-Chattanooga Saturday. Arenas also earned defensive player of the week honors, along with linebacker Rolando McClain, from the UA coaching staff. Arenas intercepted a pass to highlight his defensive day against the Mocs.

• SEC honors Mallett, Maxwell, Arenas • Tuscaloosa News
BIRMINGHAM (AP) — Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett, Kentucky linebacker Sam Maxwell and Alabama punt returner Javier Arenas are the SEC players of the week.

• TideSports Video: • Tuscaloosa News
11/23 Mike Johnson

• TideSports Video: • Tuscaloosa News
11/23 Greg McElroy

• TideSports Video: • Tuscaloosa News
11/23 - Colin Peek

• TideSports Video: • Tuscaloosa News
11/23 - Mark Ingram 

• TideSports Video: • Tuscaloosa News
11/23 - Rolando McClain

• TideSports Video: • Tuscaloosa News
11/23 - Nick Saban 

• TideSports Video: • Tuscaloosa News
11/23 - Javier Arenas

• Cecil Hurt: SEC Power Poll, Week 13. • TideSports Extra (Subscribers Only)
I should have enough time for this week's Power Poll, but I am letting Les Miles handle my clock management issues on deadline this week. 

• Rachel Baribeau Blog • TideSports Extra (Subscribers Only)
11/23 – Player Bites 11/23 – Player Bites
Rachel speaks with Rolando McClain, Colin Peek, Mark Ingram, Javier Arenas and Greg McElroy about the upcoming Iron Bowl.

• Video Blog • TideSports Extra (Subscribers Only)
Recruit Cam: Deion Belue Recruit Cam: Deion Belue
TSE caught up with Alabama commit Deion Belue of Dreshler after his playoff game last week. Andrew Bone and Cory Pennington report. 

• TideSportsExtra Features • TideSports Extra (Subscribers Only)
The Line: Antoine Caldwell The Line: Antoine Caldwell
Rachel catches up with former Alabama center Antoine Caldwell on life in the NFL and last year's big win over Auburn in the Iron Bowl.

• TideSportsExtra Museum • TideSports Extra (Subscribers Only)
TSE Exclusive: John Hannah Part II TSE Exclusive: John Hannah Part II
In the second part of a three-part video interview, former Alabama great John Hannah talks about his playing days at Alabama under Coach Bryant

• Nick Saban Press Conferences • TideSports Extra (Subscribers Only)
11/23 – Monday pre-practice 11/23 – Monday pre-practice
Nick Saban speaks with reporters before practice Monday as the Tide prepares for a Friday Iron Bowl. 

• Dennis Pillion: Video: Alabama coach Nick Saban on preparing for the Iron Bowl • al.com
Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban addressed the media today as the Alabama football team prepares for its annual rivalry game against the Auburn Tigers in the 2009 Iron Bowl at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Watch the full video clip of the press conference here, or just read the transcript below: Alabama coach Nick Saban, 11-23-09 Alabama Head Football Coach Nick...

• Kevin Scarbinsky: Ray Perkins: This could be the best Alabama team ever • The Birmingham News
Former coach says this team will win the national title.

• Gentry Estes: More award updates: Three more finalist honors for Tide players • The Press Register
Terrence Cody, Leigh Tiffin and Mark Ingram crack the finalists list on cut day for the majority of the national college football awards.

• Gentry Estes: Mark Ingram joins Tim Tebow and Colt McCoy as finalists for the Maxwell Award • The Press Register
Each of the nation's top three teams have an offensive standout tabbed as a finalist for the Maxwell Award.

• Don Kausler Jr.: Sprain or tear? Tide's Peek makes knee injury sound more serious than original reports • The Birmingham News
Tight end suffered a partial tear of the medial collateral ligament in his left knee.

• Don Kausler Jr.: 'They're the best running team we've played all year,' Saban says of Auburn • The Birmingham News
TUSCALOOSA -- Alabama coach Nick Saban laid the praise on thick today when he talked about Auburn, raving specifically about the Tigers' rushing attack. "They're the best running team we've played all year," he said. "Ben Tate is an outstanding runner." Auburn ranks third in the Southeastern Conference in rushing with an average of 219.5 yards per game. Florida (229.9)...

• SEC Football Players of the Week • SEC Sports
The Conference Has Announced the SEC Football Players of the Week for Games of Nov. 21. 

• SEC Football Team-by-Team Update • SEC Sports
Team Notes For Week 13 in SEC Football 

• Crunch Time Play of the Year • SEC Sports
Vote Now For the Golden Flake Crunch Time Play of the Year! 

• Walter Kirkwood: Alabama vs. Auburn: The Iron Bowl's Golden Era • Bleacher Report
The annual slug fest between bitter rivals Alabama and Auburn has a long and storied past. There has been drama throughout the series, but nothing quite like the early 1980s...

• Baby Tate: College Football: Baby's Losers for Thanksgiving Week • Bleacher Report
It is here again. Thanksgiving week and all that goes with the special Holiday.

• Nick Saban press conference report • Tider Insider (Subscribers Only)
Saban called Alabama-Auburn "one of the best rivalry games in football, two great schools in the state that have had the opportunity to play for 100 years now." 

• McElroy Expects Challenge Friday • 'BamaMag  (Subscribers Only)
Auburn has a few advantages this week as the Alabama Crimson Tide takes its undefeated record on the road to Jordan-Hare Stadium. The most obvious advantage is that it is a home game for the Tigers. But there are others. 

• Arenas Gets Closer To Return Records • 'BamaMag
Senior could get SEC and NCAA marks for most career punt return yards

• VIDEO: Saban's Monday news conference • BamaOnLine
Alabama head coach Nick Saban conducted his weekly news conference Monday. Check inside for video coverage of Saban's comments! 

• VIDEO: McClain, Peek, Johnson, Ingram and Arenas • BamaOnLine
Five key members of the Crimson Tide met with the media Monday. Check inside for video coverage of interviews with Rolando McClain, Colin Peek, Mike Johnson, Mark Ingram and Javier Arenas! 

• Ingram named Maxwell finalist • BamaOnLine
Sophomore Mark Ingram was named a finalist for the Maxwell Award for player of the year along with two-time winner Tim Tebow of Florida and Texas quarterback Colt McCoy. 

• Tide opens short practice week in preparation for Tigers • Crimson Confidential (Subscribers Only)
Alabama’s short work week got under way Monday.

• BREAKING - CC Insider Recruiting Notes • Crimson Confidential
CC spoke with Mike Harris today regarding his upcoming visit to Auburn. 

• Tide knows this isn’t same Auburn team it blanked in ‘08 • Crimson Confidential
Alabama may have the same record it did last year going into the Auburn game. But this...

• Greg McElroy: A Brief Statistical Analysis • Bama Sports Report
With nut-crunching time looming on the horizon, Bama knows where it stands in most aspects of the game:

• Gentry Estes: Tide's Javier Arenas named SEC special teams player of the week • The Press Register
Arenas is honored by the SEC after reaching the end zone on a punt return for the first time this season. 

• Bama in the NFL - Week 11 stats:
See how former players performed.

• Bama in the NBA November 22nd Stats:
See how former players performed.

• Tide players know what’s at stake against Auburn • Tuscaloosa News
TUSCALOOSA | The annual blood-feud that is Friday’s Alabama-Auburn game is one of the most well-respected, fiercely-contested rivalries in the country. It’s a safe bet that nearly all of the television sets in the state will be tuned in to watch the Tide and Tigers square off.

• Gators, Tide remain on top of AP and BCS polls • Tuscaloosa News
NEW YORK | Ole Miss, California and North Carolina, teams that started the season with lofty expectations before stumbling, have surged back into the AP Top 25 college football poll.

• Tide cross country goes for national title today • Tuscaloosa News
TUSCALOOSA | The University of Alabama men’s cross country team will compete in its fourth consecutive NCAA championship today at the LaVern Gibson Championship Cross Country Course in Terre Haute, Indiana.

• Andrew Bone: C.J. Mosley likes Tide and Tigers. • Tuscaloosa News
The University of Alabama has landed the top in-state linebacker the last three years and in a position to do so again.

• Andrew Bone Recruiting Report • TideSports Extra (Subscribers Only)
Two Alabama commitments remain in the Alabama high school state playoffs. Two Alabama commitments remain in the Alabama high school state playoffs.
The defensive backfield was a strong emphasis for the recruiting class of 2010. Scout.com ranks Alabama No. 2 in the country at this position behind Florida. The Tide's average star ranking is 4.17.

• Ray Melick: Iron Bowl action begins well before kickoff • The Birmingham News
Have you heard? If not, you will.

• Tommy Hicks: Iron Bowl is big no matter what • The Press Register
Let the madness begin. 

• Tide, Tigers prepare for annual rivalry • The Press Register
TUSCALOOSA - If nothing else, Nick Saban is a creature of habit. 

• Alabama notebook: Computers big fans of Tide • The Press Register
TUSCALOOSA - Humans aren't as convinced as the computers that Alabama is currently the best college football team in the country.

• Sports Soundoff • The Press Register
Monday, November 23, 2009 

• Bill Bryant: Tigers still stung by 36-0 • The Huntsville Times
Two numbers that mean two different things to two different camps. 

• Alabama notes • The Huntsville Times
Computers like Tide 

• Time is short for Tide • The Huntsville Times
Saban not a fan of playing Iron Bowl a day earlier

• Jess Nicholas: Auburn preview: Tigers would dearly love to ruin Alabama’s season • TideFans.com
Alabama is headed to Atlanta next week to play Florida for the SEC championship. The Crimson Tide also has the opportunity, with a win over Florida, to play for the national title.

• Jess Nicholas: SEC preview and predictions – Week 13 • TideFans.com
Even the Predictions Dept. has no idea what’s going on with LSU’s Les Miles these days, as Miles blew the end of the LSU-Ole Miss game for the Predictions Dept.’s first loss in three weeks. Georgia’s Mark Richt then followed up Miles’ effort by laying an egg of his own...

• Jess Nicholas: SEC bowl update for 11-23-09 • TideFans.com
Mississippi State’s loss means the SEC will probably fill its bowl allotment with no spillover (see Tennessee’s outlook for details), but teams are still jockeying for position on the bowl pecking order. Here’s a quick rundown of SEC teams’ likely destinations.

• IRON BOWL: Alabama focused on task at hand • Montgomery Advertiser
TUSCALOOSA -- Alabama players enter Friday's annual Iron Bowl showdown with Auburn as a focused group who realize their national championship aspirations focus on the next three games.

• Josh Moon: BAMA BANDWAGON: Tide gets down to nitty-gritty • Montgomery Advertiser
Shhhh. Let's try not to wake anyone.

• BCS STANDINGS LIST • Montgomery Advertiser
Nov. 22, 2009

• When opponents throw curves, Alabama hits them a country mile • Decatur Daily  (Subscribers Only)
TUSCALOOSA — For the Alabama coaches in the booth, identifying the new wrinkle is the easy part. The challenge comes when adjusting on the fly. Michael Casagrande Inside Alabama …

• Tigers draw inspiration from Tide • Decatur Daily  (Subscribers Only)
AUBURN — Gene Chizik is drawing inspiration from an interesting source entering his first Iron Bowl as Auburn’s …

• The computers love Alabama, but BCS still has UA No. 2 • Decatur Daily  (Subscribers Only)
If computers ruled college football, Alabama would stand No. 1 in the nation. When the Bowl Championship Series …

• Tide’s Ingram respects Tate, Auburn • Dothan Eagle
TUSCALOOSA — Alabama running back Mark Ingram is bullishly strong, lightning fast, can cut on a dime and relentlessly competitive.

• SEC Bloggers Week Twelve Review • College Football News
Each Monday, CFN’s SEC Bloggers put the previous weekend under the microscope, looking for the Lucky 7.

• 5 Thoughts - The Best BCS Possibilities • College Football News
What are the best possible BCS matchups (if everything holds to form)? What's the key element of college football that's missing so far, and what can Arkansas QB Ryan Mallett do about it? These items, the programs that have finally arrived and more in the latest 5 Thoughts. 

• Rating the Dixie Beat Downs: The 2005 vs. 2008 Iron Bowls • Bleacher Report
With the 2009 Iron Bowl rapidly approaching, talk of Iron Bowls past has been abound. Recently, the subject of which was the bigger blowout—the 2005 Iron Bowl or the 2008 Iron Bowl—was ...

• 2011 Valley star visits Alabama • Tider Insider (Subscribers Only)
Erique Florence planned to make his first unofficial visit to an Alabama game a few weeks ago when the Tide hosted LSU. Those plans didn't work out. But the 6-1, 186-pound Florence, a junior safety at Valley, was in Tuscaloosa on Saturday for the Chattanooga game.

• Fowler felt at home during UA visit • Tider Insider (Subscribers Only)
Jalston Fowler won't officially enroll at Alabama until January, but during his official visit to Tuscaloosa this weekend, the 5-11, 240-pound Vigor running back already felt right at home. 

• ScoutTV: Deion Belue in action • 'BamaMag  (Subscribers Only)
Deion Belue, Scout.com three-star cornerback from Tuscumbia-Deshler, Ala., has helped guide his team to an 12-1 record and semi-final match up against Cherokee County in the Class 4A state playoffs. Belue had a big game against Midfield scoring three touchdowns in a 32-7 romp. Scout.com was in attendance and captured Belue's latest highlights. 

• Tide Game Won’t Be A Yawner • 'BamaMag
Alabama’s championship hopes on the line at Auburn

• Coach Spotlight: Harrison Jones • 'BamaMag  (Subscribers Only)
Jim Heinz talks of the strong attributes, and more.

• Rankings Week • 'Crimson Country Club (Members Only)
Three days until Thanksgiving will give way to three days of rankings in this blog. We are going to rank all sorts of things. To put an end to the speculation, Sofia Vergara’s boobs will top every list. Today, we will be ranking our Class of 2010 as it sits today. It’s the best way to review your work. There is still more to come --- CJ Moseley, John Fulton, Arie Koujioundo, James Stone—and possibly more. But this is a stout looking group, even today. 

• Upon Further Review: Chattanooga at Alabama • BamaOnLine
Saturday was just about perfect for Alabama, which mauled Chattanooga 45-0 without any setbacks or injuries, and just about everyone got into the game.

• Milliner counting down days to UA • BamaOnLine  (Subscribers Only)
The University of Alabama football program will be welcoming a talented early addition in January when Stanhope-Elmore five-star DeMarcus Milliner enrolls at the Capstone. This weekend, Milliner was in Tuscaloosa on his official visit.

• Fowler ready to join Tide • BamaOnLine  (Subscribers Only)
Alabama has two running back commitments for the class of 2010, and the battering ram of the pair, Vigor's Jalston Fowler, was in Tuscaloosa this weekend on his official visit.

• Chris Low: Slip up vs. Auburn will cost Bama BCS title game berth • Crimson Confidential
This we know about the SEC’s chances of playing for a fourth consecutive national championship: There won’t be any wiggle room this season.

• Alabama offers 2011 quarterback • Crimson Confidential
Jacob Self learned over the weekend that Alabama extended a scholarship offer to an elite 2011 quarterback. 

• Ingram still Heisman leader after showing vs. Mocs • Crimson Confidential
Looks like 102 yards and two impressive touchdown runs against Chattanooga was enough. Enough to keep Mark Ingram in...

• TideSports Video: • Tuscaloosa News
11/24 - Leigh Tiffin

• TideSports Video: • Tuscaloosa News
11/24 - Brandon Deaderick

• TideSports Video: • Tuscaloosa News
11/24 - Barrett Jones

• TideSports Video: • Tuscaloosa News
Practice, 11/24 

• Women's Basketball:
Alabama 68, Southeastern Louisiana 55

• Women's Basketball Beats Southeastern Louisiana, 68-55 • RollTide.com
Juniors Alyson Butler and Varisia Raffington and sophomore Ericka Russell each scored 12 points to lead the Crimson Tide to a 68-55 win over the Southeastern Louisiana Lady Lions on Tuesday at Cole... 

• Mark Ingram on Sports Illustrated • RollTide.com
Alabama sophomore running back Mark Ingram has landed on this week's cover of Sports Illustrated, the magazine announced Tuesday. The issue is expected to hit the newsstands on Wednesday.

• Alyssa Meuth Named to SEC Community Service Team • RollTide.com
Junior opposite hitter Alyssa Meuth was named to the Southeastern Conference Volleyball Community Service Team for her off-the-court efforts on Tuesday, which was announced by the league office.

• Swimming and Diving Earns Three Conference Honors for the Third Week in a Row • RollTide.com
For the third week in a row, the Alabama Swimming and Diving teams came away with a trio of Southeastern Conference honors the league office announced today, including the Male Swimmer and Diver of...

• Hunter Hamrick Wins Western Refining College All-America Golf Classic • RollTide.com
Alabama sophomore Hunter Hamrick defeated Oklahoma State's Morgan Hoffman in a playoff to claim medalist honors at the prestigious Western Refining College All-America Golf Classic on Tuesday at th...

• Peek, Jones Named Academic All-Americans • RollTide.com
Alabama tight end Colin Peek and right guard Barrett Jones were named to the ESPN the Magazine Academic All-American Team, as selected by the College of Sports Information Directors of America (CoS... 

• Tuesday Notebook: Alabama Offense • RollTide.com
The Tide has scored 76 points in its llast two wins over Mississippi State and Chattanooga

• Ingram graces cover of Sports Illustrated • Tuscaloosa News
TUSCALOOSA | University of Alabama running back Mark Ingram will be on the cover of Sports Illustrated’s latest issue, which reaches stands Wednesday.

• Brock reinstated to UA basketball team • Tuscaloosa News
TUSCALOOSA | University of Alabama head men’s basketball coach Anthony Grant has reinstated senior guard Anthony Brock from suspension, Grant announced Tuesday.

• 11/24 Cecil Hurt Show • TideSports Extra (Subscribers Only)
Cecil and Rachel reflect on the UTC win and look ahead to the annual Iron Bowl contest this weekend between Alabama and Auburn.

• Chase Goodbread: Good Tidings • TideSports Extra (Subscribers Only)
Tuesday practice update Tuesday practice update
The latest from the Crimson Tide practice fields as UA prepares to play archrival Auburn.

• Rachel Baribeau Blog • TideSports Extra (Subscribers Only)
11/24 – Player Bites 11/24 – Player Bites
Rachel speaks with Leigh Tiffin, Brandon Deaderick and Barrett Jones. 

• Tide Blog • TideSports Extra (Subscribers Only)
Player Cam: Star Jackson Player Cam: Star Jackson
This week the T-News photographers focused on Star Jackson. The back-up Alabama QB saw significant playing time against UT-Chattanooga. 

• Web Warehouse • TideSports Extra (Subscribers Only)
11/24: ESPN’s Pat Forde picks Bama to win in Iron Bowl 11/24: ESPN’s Pat Forde picks Bama to win in Iron Bowl
ESPN's Pat Forde has written an article pertaining to this Thanksgiving Break's rivalry week and has picked the Crimson Tide to win against the Auburn Tigers. 

• Gentry Estes: Video: Alabama players after Tuesday's practice • The Press Register
Brandon Deaderick, Barrett Jones and Leigh Tiffin met with reporters following Alabama's second practice on Iron Bowl week.

• Don Kausler Jr.: 'My dad hates Auburn,' says Tide place-kicker Leigh Tiffin • The Birmingham News
TUSCALOOSA - Alabama senior place-kicker Leigh Tiffin is the son of the Alabama kicker who made a last-second 52-yard field goal to beat Auburn 25-23 in 1985.

• Jon Solomon: SEC TV winners and losers • The Birmingham News
How the SEC aired TV games in 1st year of CBS and ESPN deals

• Don Kausler Jr.: Here's Sports Illustrated's cover story on Tide's Mark Ingram • The Birmingham News
Attention on the Heisman Trophy favorite continues to grow.

• SEC Awards Finalists • SEC Sports
SEC Teams are Well Represented on Major Awards' Finalist Lists... 

• Three & Out: SEC Thoughts, News & Notes 11/25 • College Football News
CFN SEC Blogger Barrett Sallee shares three thoughts, comments or observations about Week 13 in the SEC.

• ACC SEC Blog: Auburn-Alabama Preview: Tide Defense Is Too Much For Tigers • Bleacher Report
Alabama Crimson Tide at Auburn Tigers Friday 2:30 PM ET TV: CBS Line: Alabama -10 The Iron Bowl will be played for the 74th time, but this time on the Friday afternoon after Thanksgiving...

• Larry Burton: Does Sam Bradford Prove That Oklahoma Is a Lousy Team? Do Others? • Bleacher Report
First, lets explain that headline. Sam Bradford is a great quarterback. After all, they don't give Heisman Trophies to hacks, and with Bradford at the helm, Oklahoma does is as good as almost any team in college football.

• Brian Nelson: BCS Bowl Predictions: Pitt In, Cincy Out • Bleacher Report
After yet another ho-hum weekend of a forgettable college football season, things are about to get exciting.

• BCS Bowl Predictions: Seperating the Contenders from the Pretenders • Bleacher Report
What a season of college football! It has had its share of upsets, smackdowns, bitter rivalries, bias, and everything else that makes for an exciting season of action packed football.

• Schools lining up for 2011 TE • Tider Insider (Subscribers Only)
2011 looks to be an excellent year for tight ends. One of the nation's best juniors at the position is Nick O'Leary of Dwyer HS in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The 6-4, 223-pound standout already holds offers from... 

• Coty Blanchard may have options • 'BamaMag  (Subscribers Only)
Coty Blanchard, Scout.com two-star quarterback from Centre-Cherokee County, Ala., is hoping to play football at the next level. He turned down a baseball scholarship from Mississippi State, but took a visit to Alabama for baseball and football on Saturday. He talked about the trip and his semi-final game this week against Deshler. 

• Damien Robinson ready to plan visits • 'BamaMag  (Subscribers Only)
Out-of-state unofficial visit this weekend.

• National Focus On Tide’s Ingram • 'BamaMag  (Subscribers Only)
Soph Bama tailback finalist for two awards amid talk of Heisman

• Southeast Road Report • 'BamaMag  (Subscribers Only)
The Scout.com recruiting team was on the road watching some of the best players in the region.

• Not running on empty • BamaOnLine
Although the national spotlight is on Alabama sophomore running back Mark Ingram, both Auburn tailback Ben Tate and his mouth have the Crimson Tide's attention 

• Notebook: Tide hopes to exploit red-zone advantage • BamaOnLine
When sophomore receiver Julio Jones caught his 19-yard pass against Chattanooga it was Alabama's first red-zone passing touchdowns since Kentucky on Oct. 3. 

• 2011 Atlanta star visits UA • BamaOnLine (Subscribers Only)
Alabama has entertained a host of talented Georgia juniors this fall, and one of the top linebackers in the Peach state was in town for the Tide's win over UT-Chattanooga.

• Video: Bama players talk Iron Bowl • Crimson Confidential
Alabama players Rolando McClain, Mike Johnson, Colin Peek, Mark Ingram, Javier Arenas and Greg McElroy talk about their matchup with Auburn this Friday.

• Practice Report: Tide D still prepping hard for Auburn’s offense • Crimson Confidential
The test cramming continues for the Alabama defense. 

• Video: Saban discusses Iron Bowl • Crimson Confidential
In his weekly Monday press conference, Alabama head coach Nick Saban talks about the Crimson Tide's visit to...

• Practice Report: Tuesday, November 24 • Bama Sports Report
It's Tuesday, but don't tell that to members of the Alabama football team. For them it was a Wednesday, as the Tide steamrolls towards Friday's matchup against Auburn.

• CBS Expert Picks • CBS Sports
Expert Picks

• The Harmon Forecast • CBS Sports
In its 53nd year, The Harmon Forecast predicts probable scores of college football games each week. 

• Bama in the NFL - Week 11 stats:
See how former players performed.

• Bama in the NBA November 23rd Stats:
See how former players performed.

• Alabama looks to exploit Auburn’s red zone defense • Tuscaloosa News
TUSCALOOSA | The University of Alabama’s midseason troubles with its red-zone offense, coach Nick Saban has noted more than once, were often a function of its own mistakes rather than the defensive play of its opponents. UA has since come out of that lull with scores in six of its last seven red-zone chances over a three-game stretch.

• Arenas sets the tone for Auburn week • Tuscaloosa News
TUSCALOOSA | Javier Arenas may have been guilty of nothing more than honesty, but in this instance, honesty won’t likely earn him much of a reprieve in places like Lee County and surrounding Auburn Tiger strongholds.

• Andrew Bone: Former recruits seeing lots of playing time • Tuscaloosa News
Iron Bowl week has arrived with college football fans from across the country eager to watch the big rivalry unfold Friday. The Tide and Tigers have not been close the last couple of years in recruiting rankings, but Auburn did well before Alabama coach Nick Saban arrived in Tuscaloosa in 2007.

• Kevin Scarbinsky: No Saban to Notre Dame gossip? • The Birmingham News
TUSCALOOSA -- Nick Saban should be insulted. 

• Ray Melick: Mark Ingram surprised by Ben Tate's endorsement for Heisman Trophy • The Birmingham News
Alabama tailback Mark Ingram knows who Auburn's Ben Tate thinks is the best running back in the state.

• Willis returns to AU for first time • The Press Register
TUSCALOOSA - Alabama linebacker Cory Reamer's opinion about new inside linebackers coach James Willis seems to mesh with coaches throughout the Mobile area. "We all love him," Reamer said.

• Defense shows future promise • The Press Register
AUBURN - The numbers aren't pretty. 

• Chizik educates team on rivalry • The Press Register
AUBURN - Gene Chizik pulled out the highlight reel during a recent team meeting and showed his players clips from the 1989 Iron Bowl, Alabama's first visit to Auburn and a 30-20 victory for the Tigers.

• Peek has played injured for Tide • The Press Register
TUSCALOOSA - Alabama senior tight end Colin Peek is still recovering from a partially torn MCL ligament in his left knee sustained Oct. 24.

• Alabama notes • The Huntsville Times
Peek playing with partially torn MCL 

• Bill Bryant: Emotional discipline at center of execution • The Huntsville Times
TUSCALOOSA - There's the eye control discipline of which Nick Saban occasionally speaks, something his Alabama defense has followed this season with the efficiency of Zen masters. 

• Auburn notes • The Huntsville Times
Chizik goes retro for motivation 

• Chizik defends dreadful defensive stats • The Huntsville Times
AUBURN - Judged by at least two statistical categories, Auburn's 2009 defense will likely go down as the worst in school history. 

• Swapping sidelines, Willis returns to AU • The Huntsville Times
TUSCALOOSA - Alabama linebacker Cory Reamer's opinion about new inside linebackers coach James Willis seems to mesh with coaches throughout the Mobile area Willis recruits.

• Terry Pellman: Alabama vs Auburn: It's not about the past, it's about Friday. • al.com
I'm constantly amused by a phrase I hear rival fans use to describe Alabama fans. "They are living in the past." The biggest reason I get a laugh out of that cliche is 90% of the time it's a rival fan bringing up the past, not vice-versa. The Bama fan base is constantly accused of living in the glory...

• Iron Bowl rivalry's intensity not lost on players from out-of-state • Montgomery Advertiser
TUSCALOOSA -- Visitors to this state learn pretty quickly about the importance of the Iron Bowl. 

• Spoilers not new to rivalry • Montgomery Advertiser
The annual Iron Bowl matchup between Alabama and Auburn has been considered one of the nation's top college football rivalries for decades, but despite its intensity the annual battle for state bragging rights doesn't feature a lot of surprises.

• UA advisory board: Trade UTC for bye before LSU anytime • Montgomery Advertiser
This past Saturday the Alabama program won a game they were supposed to win. All the complaining and criticizing directed toward Alabama for playing this level of opponent is off-kilter.

• Alabama notebook: AU's Tate can't bait Ingram • Montgomery Advertiser
TUSCALOOSA -- Alabama tailback Mark Ingram took the high road Monday, avoiding any Iron Bowl controversy in the wake of Auburn running back Ben Tate's recent comments that he and not Ingram is the state's elite back.

• Iron Bowl atmosphere doesn't remain alien for long at Auburn • Montgomery Advertiser
Ryan Pugh didn't need the Iron Bowl's importance explained to him when he began his Auburn career in 2007.

• AU advisory board: Showcase game for our state finally here • Montgomery Advertiser
Any words trying to explain the importance of this game is cliche. The Alabama-Auburn game is THE game for this state, and has huge interest across the country. We are fortunate to have two class universities in our state.

• AU notebook: Players 'not too worried' that former coach now a foe • Montgomery Advertiser
AUBURN -- When Auburn takes the field Friday, they'll see a familiar face along the visitors' sideline.

• Short week means Saban, Alabama must work quickly • Decatur Daily  (Subscribers Only)
TUSCALOOSA — Routine-oriented and strictly organized, the Alabama football program isn’t used to Friday football. So the decision to move the Iron Bowl up a day wasn’t exactly greeted …

• AU knows its depth on defense looks a little thin • Decatur Daily  (Subscribers Only)
Toss a dart at any position on No. 2 Alabama’s defense, and chances are you’ll hit a candidate for a national or …

• College Football Notebook • Decatur Daily  (Subscribers Only)
TUSCALOOSA — The glut of postseason award news had mixed results for a few of Alabama biggest names. Running back Mark Ingram came out best Monday when several finalist lists … 

• Auburn offense prepares for Cody, Tide defense • Dothan Eagle
AUBURN — If there’s a 6-foot-5, 355-pound mammoth of a man walking the halls of the Auburn Athletic Complex these days, Ryan Pugh has yet to see him. 

• Tide defense prepares for Auburn rushing attack • Dothan Eagle
TUSCALOOSA — Alabama middle linebacker Rolando McClain has seen the formations and the shifts and the motions that Auburn’s offense presents.

• Auburn notebook: Nothing new on injured Freeman • Dothan Eagle
AUBURN — Auburn coach Gene Chizik remained sympathetic toward reporters, but still offered no help when discussing the status of linebacker Eltoro Freeman after Monday’s 90-minute, full-pads practice.

• Bama notebook: Saban looks for first win at Auburn • Dothan Eagle
TUSCALOOSA — Iron Bowl week officially kicked off Monday with Alabama intent on trying to change one odd statistic.

• Tony Barnhart: Auburn has a chance to repeat history • AJC
I am often asked to list the best rivalries in college football. My list is probably about the same as yours: Georgia-Florida, Texas-Oklahoma, Ohio State-Michigan, Alabama-Tennessee, Miami-Florida State.

• Tennessee junior hearing from several schools • Tider Insider (Subscribers Only)
The junior class in Tennessee appears to have several SEC-caliber players, including some who could be national recruits. One of the state's top juniors is Hunter Long, a 6-4, 285-pound offensive lineman from Briarcrest Christian HS in Memphis.

• Milliner excited about early arrival • Tider Insider (Subscribers Only)
This past weekend, the Tide had the opportunity to roll out the crimson carpet for DeMarcus Milliner, one of its top commitments. The 6-1, 184-pound defensive back from Stanhope Elmore HS in Millbrook was an early pledge to Alabama and hasn't looked back since. As expected, he had an excellent time during his official visit. 

• Prospects predict Iron Bowl outcome • BamaOnLine
With the Iron Bowl this Friday, in-state prospects and some out of state Tide commits stepped up to the plate with their game predictions. Take a look inside this premium recruiting feature the picks and see which way most recruits, including Tide commit Corey Grant, are leaning in this bitter rivalry.

• First Look - Christian LeMay talks Tide offer • Crimson Confidential
Christian LeMay (Butler H.S/Matthew NC) is one of the most sought-after quarterbacks in the 2011 high school class. Many recruiting experts believe he will be a five star talent and he has all the tools to prove them correct.

• What we learned about Bama after Chattanooga game • Crimson Confidential
So raise your hand if you thought Bama-Chattanooga was a yawner? 

• Practice Report: Monday, November 23 • Bama Sports Report
Forget any type of fancy introduction. It's Auburn week. And practice started today.

• Notebook: Ingram aided by improved line • BamaOnLine
Why the South Carolina game was so important to the offensive line, how Mark Ingram's yards after contact compare to legendary running back, and Kirby Smart is up for a big award.

• VIDEO: Saban's Wednesday news conference • BamaOnLine
Alabama head coach Nick Saban met with reporters following Wednesday's practice.

• Football Team Wraps Up Short Week • RollTide.com
The Alabama football team wrapped up a short week with a 90-minute practice in shells Wednesday afternoon at the Thomas-Drew Practice Facility as preparations wind down for Friday's annual contest ... 

• TideSports Video: • Tuscaloosa News
Town Hall: History of the Iron Bowl
Tommy Stevenson heads to the Bryant Museum to discuss the history of the Alabama, Auburn football rivalry.

• Don Kausler Jr.: Sorry, but no Verne Lundquist or Gary Danielson on Friday • The Birmingham News
Craig Bolerjack and Steve Beuerlein will call the Iron Bowl for CBS.

• Saban previews Auburn during SEC Teleconference • Tider Insider (Subscribers Only)
Alabama and Auburn will meet on Friday, November 27 at 1:30 p.m. at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn. The game will be nationally televised by CBS Sports, with Craig Bolerjack and Craig Beuerlien calling the action. Saban began the teleconference by reviewing the rivalry and game preparation for the Tigers.

• Tide requests tape of top JUCO defensive lineman • Tider Insider (Subscribers Only)
Taking into consideration the prospects expected to publicly commit to Alabama, the Crimson Tide's 2010 recruiting class is full. But that doesn't mean that the Tide staff couldn't find a way to make room for a top prospect, especially if that prospect were a defensive lineman. The problem is finding a defensive lineman that fits what the Tide wants. Alabama's staff has been searching far and wide for a defensive lineman, and it might have discovered one. 

• Despite frills, Tide D still keying the run • BamaOnLine
Despite the multiple formations and quick snaps the key to stopping Auburn's offense Friday is nothing new, led by Rolando McClain the Tide must shut down the run. 

• CC Recruiting Roundup - November 25th, 2009 • Crimson Confidential
Senior Recruiting Analyst Will Matthews talked with Mike Harris about a possible change in plans for the weekend. He also learned of another Alabama commit that will be down in Florida for the Under Armour combines.

• Wednesday Notebook: Defense and Special Teams • RollTide.com
The latest installment of the Alabama Football Notebook takes at look at the Crimson Tide defense, following a 45-0 win over Chattanooga. The Crimson Tide defense has held six opponents to a touchd...

• Men's Basketball to Meet Baylor in Old Spice Classic • RollTide.com
The University of Alabama men's basketball team opens up play in the 2009 Old Spice Classic on Thursday evening against Baylor at 5:30 p.m. CT at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Fla. 

• Cecil Hurt: Tide should guard against too much emotion • TideSports Extra (Subscribers Only)
In his Monday press conference, Nick Saban said something interesting — and applicable — about his first Alabama-Auburn game in 2007.

• TideSportsExtra Features • TideSports Extra (Subscribers Only)
5 Things: Auburn 5 Things: Auburn
Here are 5 things you need to know about the Alabama Crimson Tide's upcoming opponent, the Auburn Tigers.

• Web Warehouse • TideSports Extra (Subscribers Only)
11/25: Ingram on cover of SI 11/25: Ingram on cover of SI
Mark Ingram has landed on the cover of Sports Illustrated.

• Jon Solomon: Birmingham News sports podcast: The Iron Bowl 2009 edition • The Birmingham News
Why is the Alabama-Auburn rivalry so compelling? Who will win? Ben Tate vs. Mark Ingram.

• Gentry Estes: Alabama's Kirby Smart among nominees for Broyles Award as top assistant • The Press Register
Alabama has a current and former defensive coordinator make the list of 34 nominees for the Broyles Award.

• Chris Pow: Nick Saban 11/25/09 teleconference • al.com
Listen to Alabama football coach Nick Saban answer questions from the media during the weekly SEC teleconference on Wednesday.

• Paul Gattis: Iron Bowl: Here's one more prediction • The Huntsville Times
The winner of Friday's Iron Bowl will be. ...

• Mike Herndon: Chizik: Mark Ingram deserves all recognition he's getting • The Press Register
Ben Tate may think he's the best running back in the state. But his coach says Alabama's Mark Ingram deserves the Heisman recognition he's getting. "In their scheme, he is very effective," Auburn coach Gene Chizik said of Ingram, who leads the SEC in rushing. "I don't think anybody has really stopped Mark all year. I think all the...

• Jon Solomon: 5 Things to Watch in the SEC • The Birmingham News
The Iron Bowl, Tebow's farewell at The Swamp and more

• Phillip Shirley: FROM BEHIND ENEMY LINES: Auburn University Tigers vs. Alabama Crimson Tide • al.com
Last week I feared that my system would not work well for a I-AA game, but the 47-3 prediction held up well in the 45-0 game. I'm working from a cabin up in the Paint Rock Valley this week, so my research is a bit limited by having to drive down the mountain for internet access, but I think I... 

• 2009 SEC Fearless Predictions - Week 13 • College Football News
Of all the potential curve balls thrown into the BCS mix, the most likely might be in the Iron Bowl as Ben Tate and Auburn try to pull off the stunning upset over Alabama. But that's not the only good SEC game in a strong weekend of showdowns. Check out the Previews and Predictions for the Week 13 SEC Games. 

• Aaron Torres: Alabama-Auburn and the Rest of Week 13 College Football Preview • Bleacher Report
Coming into this one, both teams are saying all the right things.

• Beau Hinely: Alabama Fan Sets the Iron Bowl Straight • Bleacher Report
This article is long overdue. I have seen the Auburn faithful spin the Iron Bowl statistics far too long.

• CCC’s Super Sixteen for 2011 • Crimson Country Club (Members Only)
Ask my wife ... if anything, I am premature.

• Saban staying clear of pushing Ingram for Heisman • Crimson Confidential  (Subscribers Only)
No one will argue Nick Saban doesn’t have the gift of persuasion. Just don’t expect him to use it when it comes to the most prestigious individual college football award in the land.

• Alabama intent on defending its turf vs. Auburn • Crimson Confidential
The landscape was already changing in the eternal Alabama-Auburn tug of war even before last season’s game. 

• Rivalry more heated for fans than players • Tuscaloosa News
TUSCALOOSA | For fans of Auburn and the University of Alabama, the social and personal reach of the Iron Bowl can divide homes, marriages and the closest of friends. Pleasantries exchanged over Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday will give way to disdain some 24 hours later, when the Crimson Tide and Tigers kick off for the 74th time.

• Ingram makes SI cover • Tuscaloosa News
TUSCALOOSA | Mark Ingram’s growing list of 100-yard performances has kept the University of Alabama running back in the Heisman Trophy race with just one game remaining in the regular season.

• Russell’s return boosts Bama • Tuscaloosa News
TUSCALOOSA | Bouncing back from a leg injury, sophomore guard Ericka Russell provided a boost for the University of Alabama women’s basketball team.

• Tide’s Hamrick wins All-America Golf Classic • Tuscaloosa News
EL PASO, Texas | University of Alabama sophomore Hunter Hamrick defeated Oklahoma State’s Morgan Hoffman in a playoff to claim medalist honors at the Western Refining College All-America Golf Classic on Tuesday.

• Kevin Scarbinsky: Tommy Trott says David vs. Goliath sells Auburn football short • The Birmingham News
AUBURN -- Walk in the lobby of the Auburn football building, look left and you can’t miss the sign. It’s painted in big letters on a large glass wall.

• Auburn intent on making '09 game one to remember • The Press Register
AUBURN - Auburn coach Gene Chizik has brought in former players to speak to his team, showed film clips from memorable games and publicly expressed reverence for the school's traditions.

• Alabama aims to dominate Tigers again on Friday • The Press Register
TUSCALOOSA - The trophy shines in the middle of the Paul W. Bryant Museum, illuminated in its case, impossible to overlook. 

• Alabama football notebook: Sports Illustrated features Ingram • The Press Register
TUSCALOOSA - Alabama is back on the Sports Illustrated cover. Only this time, the focus is a single player and not the team.

• Auburn football notebook: McCain comes on as senior • The Press Register
AUBURN - Regardless of Friday's outcome, senior offensive tackle Andrew McCain can leave the Plains with pride in what he's accomplished as a player, and offensive line coach Jeff Grimes said few deserve that distinction more. 

• Sports Soundoff • The Press Register
Wednesday, November 25, 2009 

• Mark McCarter: Wimp & Sonny:Still got it after all these years • The Huntsville Times
Along with all the broken noses and broken hearts, the shattered friendships and divorces, the angst and anger the Alabama-Auburn rivalry has produced, it has also spawned many magnificent things. 

• Auburn's focus only on Friday • The Huntsville Times
AUBURN - Auburn coach Gene Chizik has brought in former players to speak to his team, showed film clips from memorable games and publicly expressed reverence for the school's traditions. 

• Tide still enjoying huge win • The Huntsville Times
TUSCALOOSA - The trophy shines in the middle of the Paul W. Bryant Museum, illuminated in its case, impossible to overlook. 

• Gentry Estes: Wednesday briefing: • The Press Register
'An honor ... that we have this trophy in our possession for this year and many years to come.'
For the first time in seven years, Alabama is defending the Foy-ODK Sportsmanship Trophy and not trying to claim it.

• Kevin Scarbinsky: Chizik stops short of calling Alabama a national championship team • The Birmingham News
Auburn coach is an expert witness with a big ring of his own from Texas.

• ALABAMA FOOTBALL: Running game key to rolling over Auburn • Montgomery Advertiser
TUSCALOOSA -- Alabama features one of the top rushing offenses in the nation with a Heisman Trophy candidate in the backfield, going up against a defense that ranks as one of the Southeastern Conference's most porous in stopping the run. 

• Rivalry crosses genders: Women no longer on sidelines in debate • Montgomery Advertiser
Bernadette Askew gave it her best effort and tried to keep her children from turning to evil.

• ALABAMA NOTEBOOK: Ingram's accomplishments earn him spot on 'Sports Illustrated' cover • Montgomery Advertiser
TUSCALOOSA -- Alabama sophomore running back Mark Ingram has landed on this week's cover of Sports Illustrat­ed. Copies of the magazine are expected to hit the newsstands today.

• AU’s Chizik says he won’t use ’08 loss to drive Tigers • Decatur Daily  (Subscribers Only)
AUBURN — As Auburn heads into the annual Iron Bowl showdown with Alabama, Tigers head coach Gene Chizik said he …

• Tide defensive ends realize they must stop run game • Decatur Daily  (Subscribers Only)
TUSCALOOSA — At 6-foot-5 and 6-4, respectively, and both in the 300-pound range, Lorenzo Washington and Brandon …

• College Football Notebook • Decatur Daily  (Subscribers Only)
Alabama
TUSCALOOSA — Superstitious Alabama fans can start looking for wood to knock and maybe a few four-leaf clovers. That’s right, Crimson Tide running back Mark Ingram landed on the … 

• Tide expects to get Tigers’ best shot • Dothan Eagle
TUSCALOOSA — There’s the challenge of getting to the top — and the next challenge of staying there.

• Auburn won’t be intimidated by Alabama • Dothan Eagle
AUBURN — Offensive line coach Jeff Grimes’ typical laid-back demeanor was challenged Monday when a question bristled him enough to sit up straight, tilt in his chair and deliver a stern message that forcefully echoed his players’ attitude about No. 2 Alabama.

• Peach State junior favors the Tide • Tider Insider (Subscribers Only)
Gabe Wright of Carver HS in Columbus, Georgia is expected to be one of the South's top defensive linemen in the 2011 class. If early attention is any indication, the 6-4, 270-pound standout might prove to be one of the nation's best.

• Tiffin can wait on 'signature kick' • Tider Insider (Subscribers Only)
Leigh Tiffin knows all about Iron Bowl week. For the Bama senior kicker, it's one of several big weeks to come. Tiffin, a finalist with Georgia's Blair Walsh and UCLA's Kai Forbath for the Lou Groza Award, is now recognized as one of the nation's elite college kickers. 

• Deaderick to chase old friend Friday • 'BamaMag  (Subscribers Only)
Auburn quarterback Chris Todd was injured and did not play in last year's 36-0 Auburn loss at Bryant-Denny Stadium. One of his current receivers, Kodi Burns, was behind center that day. So when Todd drops back for that first pass Friday in this year's Iron Bowl, he'll get the chance to renew an old acquaintance: Alabama defensive end Brandon Deaderick. 

• Greyshirt signees ready for Alabama • BamaOnLine (Subscribers Only)
Alabama's talented signing class of 2009 is about to include several more prospects on campus as Tampa linebacker Petey Smith and former Sparkman star Anthony Orr prepare to enroll at the Capstone after delaying their enrollment.

• Adrian Hubbard talks recruiting • Crimson Confidential  (Subscribers Only)
Adrian Hubbard (Norcross HS/Norcross GA) has emerged as a prospect with tremendous interest from many SEC and ACC programs. 

• Good news for Bama: Better team usually wins Iron Bowl • Crimson Confidential
Alabama, Cincinnati and Boise State hope the day after Thanksgiving doesn't turn into Black Friday. 

• Tide fans chime in on how to beat Auburn • Crimson Confidential
What exactly will it take for Bama to silence upset-minded Auburn Friday, remain on course for a BCS...

• Tiffin poised to become Bama's greatest kicker • Crimson Confidential
One more field goal. That’s all Leigh Tiffin needs. To become Alabama’s all-time leader in field goals....

• BlogPoll 2009 - Week 12 • Bama Sports Report
Real life has stepped on the BlogPoll for the last couple of weeks; I'm very sorry. I've done my duty this week and voted! Shocking I know...

• Men's Basketball:
Alabama 79, Baylor 76

• Bama in the NBA November 25th Stats:
See how former players performed.

• Football:
Alabama 26, Auburn 21 - box score

• Florida State Edges Men's Basketball, 60-51, in Old Spice Classic Semifinal • RollTide.com
The Alabama Crimson Tide dropped a tough 60-51 decision to the Florida State Seminoles in the second round of the Old Spice Classic on Friday at The Milk House.

• TideSports Photos • Tuscaloosa News
Iron Bowl 1st Quarter

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Iron Bowl Pre-Game

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Nick Saban post-game Auburn

• Mark McCarter: Auburn's defense halts Ingram campaign • The Huntsville Times
AUBURN -- It was a constant mantra for the Auburn defense, and a constant challenge. "They've been saying that all week, 'Number 22, number 22. All week, we came in, (coaches said) 'We've got to stop 22,'" said Auburn defensive tackle Nick Fairley. "That's what we knew we had to do in the game to even have a chance,"...

• Mark McCarter: Another one for the history books • The Huntsville Times
It was what keeps this annual game as timeless and elegant as a black tuxedo and shiny shoes. Alabama vs. Auburn was played out Friday in a high-def, flat-screen world. But it's an old-school rivalry born of leather helmets...

• Dennis Pillion: VIDEOS: Alabama wins the 2009 Iron Bowl, 26-21 • al.com
Anyone who thought the Crimson Tide would cruise to an easy win over Auburn in the 2009 Iron Bowl got a rude awakening when the Tigers jumped out to a 14-0 lead Friday at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Alabama was able to claw its way back though, and took the lead for the first time with just 1:24 left in the... 

• Paul Gattis: Packing up from Jordan-Hare: Where does this Iron Bowl rank among the all-time greats? • The Huntsville Times
It's not the best but it's close.

• Mike Herndon: Mark Ingram's injury not thought to be serious, Saban says • The Press Register
Mark Ingram didn't have a Heisman kind of day in Alabama's 26-21 victory over Auburn on Friday, rushing for just 30 yards on 16 carries. But Alabama coach Nick Saban said an injury suffered by the SEC's leading rusher in the fourth quarter does not appear to be serious. "I don't think we have anyone injured badly," Saban said...

• In photos: Alabama rallies late to win Iron Bowl • The Birmingham News
Crimson Tide carries 12-0 record into SEC Championship Game next week.

• Franklin Crittenden: Alabama Faces Florida in the SEC Title Game For The BCS National Championship • Bleacher Report
Yes, you read that right. It wasn't a poorly conceived headline. Alabama and Florida are actually playing for the BCS National Championship on December 5, 2009 in the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA.

• 'Coach Upchurch' had a plan • Tider Insider (Subscribers Only)
When Alabama halfback Roy Upchurch's playing days are over, he may have a future as an offensive coordinator. Upchurch's winning 4-yard touchdown catch from Greg McElroy with 1:24 left in a wild and crazy Iron Bowl was not the original call made from the press box by Alabama offensive coordinator Jim McElwain. 

• The Drive • 'BamaMag
26-21. That was tougher than I thought it would be. That was tougher than you thought it would be. That was tougher than Julio Jones, and if they're being honest, most of the rest of the Alabama football team -- players and coaches -- thought it would be. 

• Notes From Tide Win Over Auburn • 'BamaMag  (Subscribers Only)
Javier Arenas becomes all-time SEC punt return leader

• Alabama Wakes Up Just In Time • 'BamaMag
Tide comes from behind to beat Auburn in undefeated season

• SABAN: Proud of the Effort • 'BamaMag  (Subscribers Only)
Nick Saban's post-game comments.

• Upchurch Made Call As Well As Catch • 'BamaMag  (Subscribers Only)
You may be surprised to know that Roy Upchurch’s winning four-yard touchdown catch from Greg McElroy with 1:24 left in a topsy-turvy Iron Bowl was not the original call by Alabama Offensive Coordinator Jim McElwain. He had help.

• VIDEO: Saban's post-Auburn news conference • BamaOnLine
AUBURN, Ala. -- After watching his team take down Auburn Saturday afternoon, Alabama head coach Nick Saban shared his thoughts during his post-game press conference. 

• Tide drive tops Tigers • BamaOnLine
AUBURN _ The way Friday's game ended, it was worthy a moment. So after senior guard Mike Johnson hugged teammates Baron Huber and Preston Dial at midfield while the rest of the University of Alabama football team stormed the field in celebration, he crouched down and briefly closed his eyes.

• VIDEO: Upchurch and McElroy post-Auburn • BamaOnLine
AUBURN, Ala. -- Alabama's winning connection of Greg McElroy and Roy Upchurch met with the media following the Tide's 26-21 win over Auburn. Check inside for video coverage of their post-game comments!

• Afterthoughts: Auburn • BamaOnLine
AUBURN, Ala. -- It wasn't easy, but Alabama found a way to take down rival Auburn Saturday afternoon. Check inside as senior analyst Travis Reier provides quarter-by-quarter thoughts from the press box! 

• Tide's Arenas sets SEC return mark • Tuscaloosa News
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Alabama's Javier Arenas set the Southeastern Conference record for career punt returns and moved closer to the NCAA mark.

• Instant Analysis - Bama Gets By Auburn • College Football News
In a classic, Alabama kept its national title hopes alive, and broke Auburn's heart, with a thrilling 26-21 comeback win. The CFN writers give their take on one of the best games of the SEC season. 

• Men's Basketball:
FSU 60, Alabama 51

• SEC Scores:
Alabama 26, Auburn 21

• Don Kausler Jr.: Tide stays unbeaten with comeback win in Iron Bowl • The Birmingham News
Alabama escapes with unbeaten regular season.

• No. 2 Alabama Beats Auburn, 26-21 • RollTide.com
The No. 2 ranked Alabama Crimson Tide beat Auburn, 26-21, on the Plains Saturday, marching down the field to score a touchdown late in the fourth quarter to secure its second consecutive undefeated... 

• No. 2 Bama squeaks past Auburn, 26-21 • Tuscaloosa News
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — No. 2 Alabama found its championship form in the nick of time.

• Crimson Tide Ebb by Tigers • College Football News
The following is a live journal composed during the Alabama/Auburn game. All times listed are Pacific Standard Time.

• SEC Scores:
Mississippi State 41, Ole Miss 27

• Men's Basketball Closes Old Spice Classic Against No. 15 Michigan • RollTide.com
The University of Alabama men's basketball team wraps up play in the 2009 Old Spice Classic on Sunday afternoon against No. 15 Michigan in the tournament's consolation game.

• Rolando McClain Selected as Finalist for Lott Trophy • RollTide.com
Alabama junior linebacker Rolando McClain was selected as one of four finalists for the Lott Trophy, The Pacific Club IMPACT Foundation announced on Saturday. 

• Andrew Bone: The stage is set for Super 6 • Tuscaloosa News
Bryant-Denny Stadium is home to the AHSAA Super 6 State Championship games this weekend. High school football fans in the area and across the state need to support the school programs and the city of Tuscaloosa.

• Rachel Baribeau Blog • TideSports Extra (Subscribers Only)
Tailgating outside the Iron Bowl Tailgating outside the Iron Bowl
Rachel talks to fans outside Jordan-Hare stadium, including Corey Reamer’s mom, before the Iron Bowl.

• Andrew Bone Recruiting Report • TideSports Extra (Subscribers Only)
Playmakers Tide fans will remember from the 2009 Iron Bowl Playmakers Tide fans will remember from the 2009 Iron Bowl
The University of Alabama pulled out a win Saturday afternoon 26-21 at Jordan-Hare Stadium to remain unbeaten for the regular season. The Tide will head to Atlanta this weekend to face Florida who remains undefeated and one regular season game to play Saturday afternoon in Gainesville against Florida State. 

• Gentry Estes: Florida whips Florida State to set up another BCS title game semifinal with Alabama • The Press Register
Florida coach Urban Meyer on Alabama: "Obviously, a great team. We've got our work cut out for us."

• Don Kausler Jr.: No word today from Tide on status of Ingram and his hip • The Birmingham News
Saban scheduled to speak late Sunday afternoon.

• Don Kausler Jr.: Tide's McClain a finalist for Lott Trophy • The Birmingham News
Eric Berry, Ndamukong Suh and Jerry Hughes are the other finalists.

• Gentry Estes: Tide's Rolando McClain named finalist for Lott Trophy • The Press Register
Tide linebacker Rolando McClain is now a finalist for two postseason awards.

• What's up with Mark Ingram's hip injury? • The Press Register
The Crimson Tide's Heisman candidate says he'll "be all right" after suffering a late hip injury against Auburn.

• Gentry Estes: Who batted down Chris Todd's final pass in the Iron Bowl? • The Press Register
Rolando McClain and Justin Woodall both were there to knock away Auburn's final desperation heave. 

•  Gentry Estes: (Saturday) morning QB: Alabama 26, Auburn 21 • The Press Register
The Bama Beat blog is a day earlier than normal with its weekly review of Alabama's football action ...

• Julio Jones Is Key To 'Bama Success Against Florida • Bleacher Report
Tim Tebow is considered by many to be one of the greatest college football players of all-time and Mark Ingram is regarded by many as the leading candidate for the 2009 Heisman Trophy...

• Tide Vs. Gators In SEC Title Game • 'BamaMag  (Subscribers Only)
It has been known for several weeks. Now it is time. Alabama and Florida, both 12-0 overall, both 8-0 in Southeastern Conference games, will move to the third of four challenges in the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Saturday. 

• PHOTO GALLERY: Victory on the Plains • BamaOnLine (Subscribers Only)
The Alabama Crimson Tide came into Auburn knowing they would have a fight on their hands. Little did they know it would come down to the end.

• What Friday Means for the Iron Bowl's Future • Bama Sports Report
There's a new post up over at the War Eagle Reader today. They do a great job on that site, and today's entry is no exception. The argument made there is that Alabama was out-coached and out-performed by Auburn Friday. Additionally, they make the argument that last year's whipping was a fluke - this series will be competitive long term.

• Bama in the NBA November 27th Stats:
See how former players performed.

• Women's Basketball:
Mississippi State 3, Alabama 0

• Volleyball Ends Season with 3-0 Loss at Mississippi State • RollTide.com
The volleyball team closed out its 2009 season with a 3-0 (25-19, 25-22, 25-18) loss to Mississippi State Friday in the Newell-Grissom Building. The Crimson Tide finishes the season with a record o... 

• Resilent Alabama overcomes Auburn with 79-yard march • Tuscaloosa News
AUBURN | Sometimes the offensive lineman says it about as simply as the writer can.

• Auburn comes out swinging, and connects, in first quarter • Tuscaloosa News
AUBURN | It took a quarter for the University of Alabama to settle into a dogfight during a 26-21 win at archrival Auburn on Saturday, and those first 15 minutes nearly cost the Crimson Tide its undefeated season.

• Bama’s fourth-quarter drive will loom large in series lore • Tuscaloosa News
AUBURN | It was the sort of drive that gets immortalized in artwork and hung proudly on walls all over the state of Alabama.

• In the nick of time • Tuscaloosa News
AUBURN | The University of Alabama football team arrived late to Jordan-Hare Stadium for Friday’s Iron Bowl. 

• Alabama’s high-powered running game stopped cold • Tuscaloosa News
AUBURN | Alabama came into its Friday game with Auburn averaging 225.6 yards rushing a game. The Crimson Tide left Jordan-Hare Stadium with a season-low 73 yards, thanks to a rested, physical Auburn defense.

• Auburn stops Ingram, but not Tide • Tuscaloosa News
AUBURN | For almost 51 minutes on Friday afternoon, the Auburn Tigers flirted with history.

• Tide defense makes a stand • Tuscaloosa News
AUBURN | The Auburn Tigers tricked the University of Alabama, made use of every form of deception in their playbook and then just plain faked the Crimson Tide’s defense out of its shoes to score three touchdowns in Friday’s Iron Bowl.

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Iron Bowl 2nd Quarter

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Iron Bowl 3rd Quarter

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Iron Bowl 4th Quarter

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Iron Bowl Post-Game

• Seminoles knock Tide out of Old Spice Classic • Tuscaloosa News
ORLANDO, Fla. | The magic the University of Alabama’s men’s basketball team had didn’t last.

• Cecil Hurt: A drive for the ages • TideSports Extra (Subscribers Only)
How do you measure the true size of a heart? What geometry can you use to calculate its true capacity?

• Rachel Baribeau Blog • TideSports Extra (Subscribers Only)
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Rachel and Cecil wrap-up the Iron Bowl from Auburn as Alabama ends the regular season undefeated. 

• TideSportsExtra Features • TideSports Extra (Subscribers Only)
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Greg McElroy speaks with reporters after Alabama defeated Auburn in the Iron Bowl.

• Kevin Scarbinsky: Classic ending gives Iron Bowl a much-needed new beginning • The Birmingham News
AUBURN -- The ball was in the air, and so was the game, and there was other baggage on that final flight.

• Ray Melick: Auburn needed 'one more of something' • The Birmingham News
AUBURN -- One more play. One more call.

• Tommy Hicks: Auburn makes big statement in close loss to Alabama in Iron Bowl • The Press Register
AUBURN — Before anyone gets the wrong idea, Auburn's Ben Tate isn't happy today. Regardless of how some may want to paint the Tigers' 26-21 defeat to Alabama Friday, it was still a loss. 

• Bama dodges Auburn upset bid to stay unbeaten • The Press Register
AUBURN - When the roars finally died, all that remained were those in crimson, celebrating through the cold as if second-ranked Alabama had steamrolled Auburn like seemingly everyone had forecast.

• Alabama earns brief break before preparing for Gators • The Press Register
AUBURN - After tiptoeing through the minefield that was Jordan-Hare Stadium on Friday, Alabama now turns its sights to an even bigger battle ? a No. 1 vs. No. 2 matchup against top-ranked Florida in the SEC championship game a week from today in Atlanta.

• Alabama football notebook: Ingram suffers hip pointer • The Press Register
AUBURN - A rough Iron Bowl got worse for Alabama tailback Mark Ingram, who sustained a hip pointer in the fourth quarter that took him out for the end of the Crimson Tide's game-winning drive.

• Auburn beat report • The Press Register
-- OFFENSE: Gus Malzahn pulled every trick out of his playbook in the first quarter to jump-start Auburn's offense and give the Tigers a 14-0 lead. However, much like the Georgia game two weeks ago, the offense fizzled after the fast start.

• Auburn notebook: Chizik looking forward to future • The Press Register
AUBURN - Auburn coach Gene Chizik spoke openly of the future after Friday's dramatic Iron Bowl loss to Alabama, offering a confident outlook to players, fans and perhaps even recruits about what is to come.

• Evans, Auburn defense stand tall against Tide's Ingram • The Press Register
AUBURN - Freshman linebacker Jonathan Evans took the phone call from his older brother on Thursday night.

• Gentry Estes' Alabama Beat Report • The Press Register
-- OFFENSE: First the bad news: Mark Ingram's Heisman Trophy hopes suffered a major setback, as one of the league's worst rushing defenses stepped up and held Alabama's star to only 30 yards on 16 carries. 

• Sports Soundoff • The Press Register
The best team won -- Now we have "The Drive" in Alabama folklore. It was a good game, Auburn, but the best team won. 

• Top-ranked defense catches on to Tigers • The Press Register
AUBURN - Alabama was only 10 minutes into Friday's Iron Bowl and its top-ranked defense was already on its heels.

• Bill Bryant: Tide remains upright in national title fight • The Huntsville Times
AUBURN - Finish.

• Auburn clamps down on Ingram • The Huntsville Times
AUBURN - It was a constant mantra for the Auburn defense, and a constant challenge.

• Coleman couldn't be heard on decisive play • The Huntsville Times
AUBURN - Antonio Coleman knew what was coming.

• Freshman part of unit that stopped the run • The Huntsville Times
AUBURN - Freshman linebacker Jonathan Evans took the call from his older brother on Thursday night.

• Knocked back early, Tide defense finds its wits • The Huntsville Times
AUBURN - Alabama was only 10 minutes into the Iron Bowl and its top-ranked defense was on its heel

• 'The Drive' saves Tide • The Huntsville Times
AUBURN - The drive, or maybe now in Alabama lore it's The Drive, was the most memorable moment Drew Davis doesn't remember.

• Tide casts eye toward Atlanta • The Huntsville Times
AUBURN - That unofficial BCS semifinal game next Saturday in Atlanta came oh-so-close to having a big black eye put on it.

• Unpredictable plot, but favored Bama prevails • The Huntsville Times
AUBURN - When the roars finally died, all that remained were those in crimson, celebrating through the cold as if No. 2 Alabama had steamrolled Auburn like seemingly everyone had forecast.

• Upchurch had to politick for winning play • The Huntsville Times
AUBURN - The play is called Cody-5, and Roy Upchurch was begging loudly for the coaching staff to call it. 

• Mike Herndon: After Iron Bowl victory, Tide turns attention to No. 1 vs. No. 2 battle with Gators • The Press Register
AUBURN -- After tiptoeing through the minefield that was Jordan-Hare Stadium on Friday, Alabama now turns its sights to an even bigger battle - a No. 1 vs. No. 2 matchup against top-ranked Florida in the SEC championship game a week from today in Atlanta. The game, set for a 3 p.m. Central kickoff, is a rematch...

• Gentry Estes:  Alabama Notebook: It 'just wasn't happening' for Mark Ingram after he sustains hip injury • The Press Register
AUBURN - A rough Iron Bowl got worse for Alabama tailback Mark Ingram, who sustained a hip pointer in the fourth quarter that took him out for the end of the Crimson Tide's game-winning drive. "I kind of got a helmet right on it and bruised it a little bit," Ingram said, "but I'll be all right."...

• Dr. Crimson: 4 Plays in the Iron Bowl • al.com
As I was thinking about the game yesterday, I came to the conclusion that there were four plays that made this game closer than it should have been......... First - Julio's non-catch on the 3rd offensive play in the 1st Q. It was very close and should have been reviewed in my opinion. It did look like he bobbled it...

• Damon Young: That's Why the Iron Bowl is College Football's Best Rivalry • al.com
When Alabama lined up to begin what would be the game winning drive I had confidence they could do it, but just wasn't sure how. Who would step up? Where would the hero come from? With Mark Ingram being silenced all day long by a spirited Auburn defense, it was hard to point at an offensive bright spot. ...

• Jess Nicholas: Auburn wrap-up: Tigers find ‘moral victories’ are hollow • TideFans.com
When Alabama’s Greg McElroy found Roy Upchurch in the Auburn end zone Saturday night near game’s end, it touched off somewhat of a Cinderella story, and harkened back to a game from the 1980s up in Lexington, Ky., when a beleaguered quarterback – in that case, Vince Sutton – found Gene Newberry for the winning score off a pretty ball fake.

• Men's Basketball: 11/27 • SEC Sports
Men's Basketball Results for Friday, November 27, 2009. 

• No. 2 Alabama Defeats Auburn • SEC Sports
Alabama Crimson Tide Defeats the Auburn Tigers 26-21... 

• ALABAMA FOOTBALL: 'The Drive' keeps Crimson Tide's dreams alive • Montgomery Advertiser
AUBURN -- You measure adversity in a lot of different ways.

• Photos • Montgomery Advertiser
Iron Bowl action

• Photos • Montgomery Advertiser
Alabama Auburn fans

• Iron Bowl heavy on thrills • Montgomery Advertiser
AUBURN -- Two groups stationed just behind Auburn University's Samford Hall found the perfect situation for a celebration Friday, despite the home team's loss to its biggest rival.

• Josh Moon: Comeback may be blessing in disguise for Tide • Montgomery Advertiser
AUBURN -- The 2009 Iron Bowl wasn't supposed to go like this.

• ALABAMA NOTEBOOK: Julio Jones comes up big, especially at the end • Montgomery Advertiser
AUBURN -- Julio Jones had a career-high nine catches against Auburn on Saturday and even though the sophomore averaged less than 10 yards a catch, most of them were huge plays.

• ALABAMA REPORT CARD • Montgomery Advertiser
Here's how Alabama graded out in the Iron Bowl.

• INSIDE THE CRIMSON TIDE • Montgomery Advertiser
Here is an inside look at Alabama's performance in the Iron Bowl.

• Montgomery man has perfect record of his own as he watches 62nd consecutive Iron Bowl • Montgomery Advertiser
AUBURN -- At 82, it's not as easy for Oakley Melton to make it up and down the steps at Jor­dan-Hare Stadium.

• Alabama's preparation pays off in Iron Bowl as defense solves Auburn puzzle • Montgomery Advertiser
AUBURN -- For most of the last week, the Alabama football team planned for Auburn's trickery.

• Upchurch right player for winning touchdown in Iron Bowl • Montgomery Advertiser
AUBURN -- It's the kind of play that can generate a painting.

• How they scored • Montgomery Advertiser
Scoring drives in the Iron Bowl.

• ALABAMA VS. AUBURN STATS • Montgomery Advertiser
Here are the statistics from the Alabama-Auburn game.

• Mike Tankersley: All Iron Bowls are big; these are the biggest • Montgomery Advertiser
I remember walking into the Alabama football team's dressing room at Birmingham's Legion Field about an hour after the 1981 Iron Bowl. Right in the middle of the empty room was a telephone. I thought about taking it.

• Auburn shows strides, takes Crimson Tide to the limit • Montgomery Advertiser
AUBURN -- The chasm between Auburn and Alabama is narrowing.

• Brad Zimanek: Tigers came off looking better than almost anyone expected • Montgomery Advertiser
AUBURN -- A last minute 26-21 loss to Alabama hurts, but few people - other than those in Auburn locker room -- expected Friday's edition of the Iron Bowl to turn out the way it did.

• AUBURN NOTEBOOK: Record-setting day for Todd • Montgomery Advertiser
AUBURN -- Auburn quarterback Chris Todd said his school single-season touchdown record is a reflection of the Tigers' offensive power -- and not his skill.

• INSIDE THE TIGERS • Montgomery Advertiser
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• AUBURN REPORT CARD • Montgomery Advertiser
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• Time management hurts Tigers in Iron Bowl as clock winds down • Montgomery Advertiser
AUBURN -- Auburn, looking con­fused at times and watching the clock wind down, hurt itself on the final drive of Friday's 26-21 loss to Alabama.

• Tide escapes trap • Decatur Daily
McElroy directs late scoring drive to carry team past tricky Auburn 

• McElroy writes his own ending • Decatur Daily  (Subscribers Only)
AUBURN — For Alabama, the Iron Bowl is about heroes. It’s about Ray …

• In the Nick of time • Decatur Daily  (Subscribers Only)
AUBURN — About 30 minutes after Friday’s Alabama-Auburn game had ended, the only people left in Jordan-Hare Stadium were a few guards, a clean-up crew, a few reporters and about 200 Crimson …

• Tide got more than it wanted, but got what it needed • Decatur Daily  (Subscribers Only)
AUBURN — This was the Iron Bowl few anticipated, the one where double-digit underdog Auburn played far more than Alabama’s foil. It was the game Auburn led for 45 minutes and 50 seconds … 

• Auburn sacks Ingram’s Heisman hopes • Decatur Daily  (Subscribers Only)
AUBURN — That showdown of running backs never materialized Friday afternoon. In the process, a Heisman Trophy hope took a serious hit. Though not a campaign blunder of Howard Dean … 

• Auburn Notebook • Decatur Daily  (Subscribers Only)
A record 21 TDs AUBURN — Senior quarterback Chris Todd broke a school record Friday by throwing two touchdowns Friday afternoon, giving him 21 on the season. Todd’s first touchdown came …

• Malzahn’s magic stings Bama early • Decatur Daily  (Subscribers Only)
AUBURN — With two weeks to prepare, Auburn offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn had plenty of time to reload his offensive weaponry. By the end of the first quarter, he already had ensured he … 

• Alabama Report • Decatur Daily  (Subscribers Only)
Jones is back AUBURN — Coming on late in an otherwise frustrating year, Alabama receiver Julio Jones made his mark on the Iron Bowl late in Friday’s game. The sophomore receiver caught … 

• Saban hears Upchurch’s plea on decisive play • Decatur Daily  (Subscribers Only)
AUBURN — Standing anxiously on the sideline, Roy Upchurch was screaming at anyone who would listen. He begged to be on the field for the third-down play, four yards from the end zone. … 

• Alabama escapes Auburn with a win • Dothan Eagle
AUBURN — Auburn unveiled a Vegas-worthy magic show of formations, gadgets and explosive plays, but Alabama performed a great escape of its own in Friday’s Iron Bowl.

• Alabama makes plays when it has to • Dothan Eagle
AUBURN — Alabama battled back and won a thrilling Iron Bowl.

• Javier Arenas sets SEC record • Dothan Eagle
Alabama punt returner Javier Arenas ran into the SEC record books with two returns for 67 yards — one being for 56 in the third quarter — for 1,725 career punt return yards. It breaks the record held previously by Vanderbilt’s Lee Nalley, who had 1,695 yards from 1947-1949. Arenas now ranks second in NCAA history, behind Wes Welker of Texas Tech (2000-2003), who compiled 1,761 yards.

• Roy Upchurch gets his chance to make the play • Dothan Eagle
AUBURN — With less than 90 seconds left in the game, there were 87,451 people screaming at Jordan-Hare Stadium.

• Walter Kirkwood: Quarterback Greg McElroy Grows Up in the Iron Bowl • Bleacher Report
Before the game, the Auburn fans were pretty vocal for an underdog. They had pestered Alabama fans all week, “We are going to shut Ingram down.” “Y'all haven't seen an offense like this...

• Baby Tate: Why Didn't Alabama and Auburn Play Football Against Each Other for 40 Years? • Bleacher Report
It does seem difficult to believe but, it is true. Alabama and Auburn went 40 years without playing their annual rivalry game.

• Jonathan Fravel: Alabama-Auburn: Post-Thanksgiving Humble Pie Is a Treat for Crimson Tide • Bleacher Report
Although Bama fans had hoped the Crimson Tide would have had a more convincing victory against the in-state rival Auburn Tigers, this win is the best thing that could have happened to this team on the weekend just before the SEC Championship game.

• Alabama Crimson Tide Survives in Last Stand: Perfect Outcome in Long Run • Bleacher Report
I will begin this article by giving my respect to the Auburn Tigers and Gene Chizik. They could not have been coached better, and they could not have played with more heart than they did against a VERY good Alabama team.

• Larry Burton: Top Five Reasons The Close Iron Bowl Game Was Good For Alabama • Bleacher Report
Ugly Win? Yes it was. Under achieving? Perhaps it was that too. But there are five good reasons why this game could actually help Alabama in it's quest for continuing wins this season and next.

• Alabama is the dominant team again in AU series • Tider Insider (Subscribers Only)
In Saturday's dramatic 26-21 victory over Auburn, Alabama's seven-minute, 15-play, 79-yard drive was more than the game-winning march. It was a statement that, no matter how well and how hard Auburn played and how close the Tigers came to winning, Alabama is the dominant team again in this rivalry.

• Auburn photos • Tider Insider (Subscribers Only)
Here are scenes from the Tide's win over Auburn. 

• Notebook: Arenas sets SEC career punt-return record • BamaOnLine
Alabama senior Javier Arenas broke the Southeastern Conference record for career punt-return yards with his 56-yard return in the third quarter Friday.

• Bama Wins in Auburn • Bama Sports Report
I don't care what anyone tells you, that was a pretty win. Why? Because any time I leave Jordan-Hare Stadium with Alabama having won, it was absolutely beautiful.

• Tide makes emphatic statement with The Drive • Crimson Confidential  (Subscribers Only)
It wasn’t just that Alabama had The 

• Will's Blog - Alabama shows character in 2009 Iron Bowl • Crimson Confidential
Friday's Iron Bowl reminded me of a phrase high school and college coaches routinely echo in weight rooms around the country.

• 'Playing in the moment' is good enough • Crimson Confidential
AUBURN, Ala. -- As Alabama coach Nick Saban was dissecting his team’s heart-stopping 26-21 win over Auburn Friday...

• McElroy, Alabama offense calmly deliver • Crimson Confidential
AUBURN, Ala. – He was one of Alabama’s biggest question marks coming into the season. ...

• Video: Highlights of Bama's Iron Bowl victory • Crimson Confidential
Check out the highlights from Alabama's thrilling 26-21 win over Auburn Friday at Jordan-Hare Stadium. The No. 2-ranked Crimson...

• Will's Blog - Alabama commit Nick Perry in action tonight • Crimson Confidential
Auburn is not just the home site for the Iron Bowl today. 

• Alabama's iron will on display in comeback • Crimson Confidential
AUBURN, Ala. -- Lord knows, Nick Saban tries. The Alabama coach never claimed to be a poet of...

• Bama survives Iron Bowl to keep title hopes alive • Crimson Confidential
AUBURN -- Well, it wasn't a championship performance. It was, however, a championship-saving performance. 

• Men's Basketball:
Alabama 68, Michigan 66

• Women's Basketball:
Illinois 64, Alabama 55

• Bama in the NFL - Week 12 stats:
See how former players performed.

• Men's Basketball Upsets No. 15 Michigan, 68-66 to Close Out Old Spice Classic • RollTide.com
After being down by as many as 13 points in the first half, Alabama battled back to beat No. 15 Michigan 68-66 in the Crimson Tide's final game of the Old Spice Classic.

• Women's Basketball Falls to Illinois 64-55 in Holiday Beach Classic • RollTide.com
It was a tale of two halves for the women's basketball team as the Crimson Tide fell 64-55 Sunday to Illinois in its final game of the Courtyard by Marriott Holiday Beach Classic. 

• Gentry Estes: New BCS Standings: Florida still No. 1, Alabama still No. 2 • The Press Register
As expected, Alabama remained No. 2 behind Florida in today's updated Bowl Championship Series standings.

 •Don Kausler Jr.:  Florida, Alabama remain 1-2 in BCS standings going into showdown • The Birmingham News
Texas is still No. 3, followed by TCU, Cincinnati and Boise State.

• 2 SEC Teams in USA Today Top 10 • SEC Sports
USA Today Top 25 Coaches' Poll - Nov. 29, 2009 

• SEC Bachstory - Week Thirteen • College Football News
The SEC Bachstory will be THE SEC column to catch up on the big events from the past weekend. Each Monday morning the best and worst of the SEC will be dissected and discussed.

• 2009 BCS Analysis & Breakdown, Nov. 29 • College Football News
And you thought Texas was mad last year. Florida has increased its lead so much that there's a chance it can lose to Bama and still play for the national title ... even if Texas beats Nebraska. Pete Fiutak breaks down and analyzes the latest BCS rankings. 

• Back for seconds • BamaOnLine
So 12 months later, and 12 regular-season games later, we're heading back to Atlanta for a No. 1 vs. 2 rematch between Alabama and Florida with everything ... 

• Green Lifts Tide Over Michigan • Bama Sports Report
JaMychal Green was having a very good night. With 10 seconds left, Green had 18 points, 6 rebounds and 3 blocked shots against 15th ranked Michigan in the Old Spice Classic in Orlando. That would have been plenty.

• Sunday Rewind: A look back at Alabama's win over Auburn • RollTide.com
Here is a look back at Alabama's 26-21 come-from-behind win over Auburn in the 74th Iron Bowl last Friday afternoon in Auburn. 

• Don Kausler Jr.: 'I think he'll be fine,' Saban says of Ingram • The Birmingham News
"I don't think he has a significant problem," Alabama coach says of star running back's hip pointer.

• Mike Herndon: Who's Urban Meyer losing sleep over this week? Javier Arenas • The Press Register
When Florida coach Urban Meyer turned on the film of Alabama this week in preparation for Saturday's SEC Championship game in Atlanta, the first thing he looked at was the Tide's special teams. And the scariest part of that movie is unquestionably Javier Arenas. "Arenas is one of the best we'll face," Meyer said on Sunday's SEC Championship... 

• Paul Gattis: 'Not much difference' between SEC, BCS title games • The Huntsville Times
Meyer lauds the setting at the SEC Championship Game.

• Don Kausler Jr.: How do No. 1 Gators, No. 2 Tide compare statistically? Take a real close look • The Birmingham News
All signs point to a close, low-scoring SEC Championship Game in this battle of unbeatens.

• Gentry Estes: First line on the big game: Florida by 5 1/2 • The Press Register
Florida is an early favorite to beat Alabama again in Atlanta.

• Don Kausler Jr.: Alabama barely holds onto No. 2 ranking in AP poll • The Birmingham News
No. 3 Texas is only two points behind the Crimson Tide as Florida strengthens its hold at No.

• Gentry Estes: Alabama still second in AP poll, third among the coaches • The Press Register
There was no movement for Alabama in either the AP or coaches' poll after Friday victory over Auburn.

• Don Kausler Jr.: It's No. 1 vs. No. 3, according to coaches' poll, as Tide remains ranked behind Texas • The Birmingham News
Stay tuned for the AP poll, in which Alabama was No. 2 last week.

• Larry Burton: SEC Championship Game Preview: Alabama vs Florida, Strength vs. Strength • Bleacher Report
This is not one of those games that has two teams facing off pitting one's strengths against another team's weakness. These two teams are too much alike. These are two gladiators that will swap punches for four quarters, mano a mano...

• Larry Burton: The SEC Championship Games: What Each Must Do and Not Do to Win • Bleacher Report
They must make the passing game work because the running game won't. Everybody thinks they have the team that can run against Alabama and yet nobody has, so the passing game must work.

• Larry Burton: Alabama's Quarterback Greg McElroy Heating Up at The Right Time • Bleacher Report
Before the season even started rumors that turned out to be fact came drifting from the Manning Passing Academy, a special summer camp for the elite quarterbacks to attend, that this "new kid" from Alabama was raising everyone's eyebrows and putting some of the big name quarterbacks to shame.

• Upon Further Review: Alabama at Auburn • BamaOnLine
In many ways it was a typical Alabama vs. Auburn game ... emotional, hard-hitting and memorable plays. However, a late-game drive proved to be the difference.

• Super Sophomores • BamaOnLine (Subscribers Only)
They won't be signing their Letter of Intents until February of 2012, but the in-state Alabama sophomore class is shaping up to be a star-studded group. 

• Can McElroy neutralize Tebow advantage? • Crimson Confidential
Lou Holtz said it Saturday night. 

• Bama in the NBA November 28th Stats:
See how former players performed.

• Women's Basketball:
Saturday Night: Alabama 87, Cal State Bakersfield 79

• Raffington's 33 Leads Women's Basketball over CSU Bakersfield 87-79 • RollTide.com
Junior Varisia Raffington poured in a career-high 33 points to lead the women's basketball team past CSU Bakersfield 87-79 Saturday at the Courtyard by Marriott Holiday Beach Classic. 

• Alabama hopes to take advantage of extra day to prepare for SEC title game • Tuscaloosa News
TUSCALOOSA | Nick Saban didn’t like the idea of playing the Iron Bowl on a Friday with a short week of preparation. 

• Tebow shines, Gators rout ’Noles • Tuscaloosa News
GAINESVILLE, Fla. | Tim Tebow’s final home game went about like everyone expected.

• Cecil Hurt: There’s no time to savor Auburn win • TideSports Extra (Subscribers Only)
In any other year, there would be more than enough material left over from Friday’s Alabama-Auburn game to spend days looking back. 

• Chase Goodbread: Good Tidings • TideSports Extra (Subscribers Only)
Sunday report card Sunday report card
Each Sunday this football season we'll take a look back and hand out a grade for the Crimson Tide's offense, defense and special teams. Think the grades are too harsh? Not harsh enough? Give us your thoughts...

• TideSportsExtra Features • TideSports Extra (Subscribers Only)
SECCG vs. Florida SECCG vs. Florida
Take a look back at Alabama and Florida's rich history in the SEC Championship game.

• TideSportsExtra Museum • TideSports Extra (Subscribers Only)
1992 SEC Championship Game 1992 SEC Championship Game
As Alabama looks to Saturday's huge SECCG against Florida, we look back at the conference's first title game in 1992.

• Kevin Scarbinsky: Alabama's wins worth celebrating • The Birmingham News
It got lost in the moment Friday eve­ning, the little details blotting out the big picture, but Nick Saban no­ticed.

• Sports Soundoff • The Press Register
At least Tide is there -- It's getting a little old week after week when these Auburn fans keep telling Bama fans to watch out for Florida. At least we have Florida to look forward to. They may lose, but at least they have the opportunity to be there.

• Bill Bryant: Iron Bowl a classic once again • The Huntsville Times
Recovered yet? 

• Gentry Estes: Alabama's Jim McElwain already being mentioned for job opening at Louisville • The Press Register
Louisville could look to the staffs in this week's SEC title game to scout its next head coach after firing Steve Kragthorpe.

• Women's Hoops: 11/27 • SEC Sports
Women's Basketball Results for Friday, November 27, 2009. 

• ALABAMA FOOTBALL: Tide refocuses for rematch with Gators • Montgomery Advertiser
Alabama players took Saturday off and will do very little work today in an effort to recharge their mental batteries for this year's Southeastern Conference Championship Game.

• ALABAMA ADVISORY BOARD: Tide rallies after everything went haywire • Montgomery Advertiser
It was a beautiful sun splashed day in the loveliest Village yesterday, we tailgated with our gracious Auburn friends and the stadium was packed and raucous. I love the Eagle fly in -- that's got to be the best opening act in College Football, We were having fun, feeling good ... Then the game started and everything went haywire!

• Mike Lopresti: Gator legend Tebow prevails over Bowden, FSU • Montgomery Advertiser
GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Farewells come in all flavors. Saturday was for last bows at the Swamp, whether the 22-year-old senior Florida quarterback, or the 80-year-old Florida State coach.

• Alabama, Auburn women win • Montgomery Advertiser
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. -- Junior Varisia Raffington poured in a career-high 33 points to lead the Alabama women past CSU Bakersfield on Saturday at the Courtyard by Marriott Holiday Beach Classic. 

• With Tide next, UF whips its state rival • Decatur Daily
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Tim Tebow’s eye black is waterproof. His perfect season is starting to look …

• Tide continues to find a fourth-quarter hero • Decatur Daily  (Subscribers Only)
AUBURN — On an afternoon of so many deviations from a normal Alabama football script, the final act remained unaltered. There was (effectively) no Mark Ingram. The defense surrendered two … 

• Three & Out: SEC Thoughts, News & Notes 11/29 • College Football News
CFN SEC Blogger Barrett Sallee shares three thoughts, comments or observations about Week 13 in the SEC.

• Coaches' Poll, Wk 13 - Ok St Drops • College Football News
The weekly poll and ranking from the USA Today Top 25 Coaches' Poll

• Baby Tate: College Football's 11 Best 11s For December: The SEC Rules The ACC • Bleacher Report
During the final week of the regular season each season, arch-rivals in the two conferences who define southern sports meet to settle their differences.

• Larry Burton: Larry's Losers in the SEC and the SEC Championship Game • Bleacher Report
After a few days off visiting relatives, eating turkey and being stuck in the car on two long trips, Baccardi the wonder dog and I have just gotten home and are ready to end this season's regular season and conference championship game on a high note.

• C.J. Mosley talks Iron Bowl • Crimson Confidential
One of Alabama's top remaining prospects on their board is none other than Theodore High standout linebacker C.J. Mosley. 

• Bama fans react to Ingram's dimmed Heisman chances • Crimson Confidential
With Mark Ingram's Heisman hopes taking a hard hit Friday, Bama fans are beginning to brace for what they believe is the inevitable now. 

• Recruits react to Iron Bowl • Crimson Confidential
Yesterday's Iron Bowl has recruits buzzing about the Tide. 

• A Few Good Drives • CBama Sports Report
Here are a few great Bama drives. This is not intended to be an all-inclusive encyclopedia, and the time frame examined is my own memory, so if we're missing one of your favorites, please let us know in the comments.

• Crimson Tide Begins Work for SEC Championship Game • RollTide.com
The Alabama football team returned to the practice field on Monday as preparations begin for the 2009 SEC Championship Game. No. 2 Alabama will meet No. 1 Florida in the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Ga.

• Alyssa Meuth Selected to All-SEC Volleyball Second Team • RollTide.com
Junior Alyssa Meuth was named to the All-Southeastern Conference Volleyball Second Team which was announced by the league office on Monday. This is the first postseason award for Meuth and seventh ... 

• TideSports Video:
Practice, 11/30

• TideSports Video:
11/30 - Colin Peek

• TideSports Video:
11/30 - Nick Saban

• TideSports Video:
11/30 - Mike Johnson

• TideSports Video:
11/30 - Greg McElroy

• TideSports Video:
11/30 - Javier Arenas

• TideSports Video:
11/30 - Mark Ingram

• TideSports Video:
11/30 - Rolando McClain 

• Chase Goodbread: Good Tidings • TideSports Extra (Subscribers Only)
Monday practice update Monday practice update
The latest from Monday's practice as the Crimson Tide gets set for Saturday's SEC title game. Today, we focus on the quick return of Mark Ingram to full-contact practice status.

• Web Warehouse • TideSports Extra (Subscribers Only)
11/30: ESPN’s Chris Low’s take on what Tide needs to accomplish to beat Gators 11/30: ESPN’s Chris Low’s take on what Tide needs to accomplish to beat Gators
Chris Low's take on Alabama's second chance against the Florida Gators. Nick Saban's thoughts towards the game and his wishis for the future.

• Coming Tuesday: Paul Finebaum on Nick Saban and the SEC Championship • The Press Register
The SEC Championship game is just days away, with Florida and Alabama set for what could be another heavyweight slugfest. In Tuesday's column, Paul Finebaum looks ahead to the SEC Championship game and what it means to Alabama coach Nick Saban. 

• Don Kausler Jr.: Alabama defensive coordinator Kirby Smart a Frank Broyles Award finalist • The Birmingham News
Florida defensive coordinator Charlie Strong also among the five men in the running for award that goes to the nation's top assistant coach.

• Don Kausler Jr.: Terry Saban once told her husband to hire Urban Meyer • The Birmingham News
Alabama coach recalls a time when he was the head coach at Toledo and Meyer was a graduate assistant at Ohio State, looking for a full-time job.

• Gentry Estes:  Tide's Mark Ingram: 'I'll be ready for Saturday, most definitely.' • The Press Register 
Other than a minor hip injury, Ingram says "My body feels great," heading into Saturday's showdown against No. 1 Florida. 

• Don Kausler Jr.: Hip pointer? What hip pointer? Tide's Ingram looks fine • The Birmingham News
Sophomore running back not wearing a black jersey at today's practice.

• Gentry Estes: UA's Kirby Smart makes cut for the Frank Broyles Award • The Press Register 
Tide's defensive coordinator is one of five finalists for national assistant coaching award.

• Paul Gattis: Watch out for counterfeit tickets to SEC title game • The Huntsville Times
SEC cautions fans to beware.

• 20 Thoughts From Another Saturday In College Football • Bleacher Report
It was another fun Saturday (and Friday, and Thursday for that matter) in college football, and as always I had my pad and pen in hand, writing down all the sights and sounds that needed documentation.

• Saban SEC teleconferences • WVUA-TV
See it on WVUATV.com, the home of Tider Insider TV.

• Meyer SEC teleconferences • WVUA-TV
See it on WVUATV.com, the home of Tider Insider TV.

• Saturday Is Not Ingram Vs. Tebow • 'BamaMag  (Subscribers Only)
It would be miraculous if Alabama tailback Mark Ingram didn’t think about the Heisman Trophy constantly. That’s the rate he’s asked about it. There is a lot on the table this weekend when Alabama and Florida tangle for the Southeastern Conference championship, and some think the fallout may include the Heisman.