Bama in the News

October 20 - 31,  2007

• Football:
Alabama 41, Tennessee 17 - box score

• SEC Scores:
Vanderbilt 17. South Carolina 6

• Cecil Hurt: When adversity looms, Alabama now has Nick Saban • Tuscaloosa News
It was a textbook example of how to handle adversity. 

• Wilson's special day comes against Vols • Tuscaloosa News
TUSCALOOSA | John Parker Wilson said it was all about execution, and that’s exactly what it looked like Saturday at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

• Travis Reier: Oustide the Box: Tennessee • BamaOnLine  (for members only)
Scrambled eggs and sausage links were among the culinary delights highlighting the pre-game press box buffet Saturday morning at Bryant-Denny Stadium. As for desert, that came in the form of a statement announcing the suspensions of five Alabama players for the Crimson Tide's ... 

• Juggled front outmans Vols • BamaOnLine  (for members only)
Alabama's John Parker Wilson was not sacked in 46 attempts Saturday behind a makeshift offensive line missing two starters due to suspension. BOL looks at the job done by the patched-together front.

• Wilson’s Career Day Lifts Tide over Volunteers, 41-17 • RollTide.com
Alabama quarterback John Parker Wilson led the Alabama offense on a career day, as the junior was 32-of-46 for 363 yards and three touchdowns, vaulting Alabama over the Tennessee Volunteers, 41-17, at a sold out Bryant-Denny Stadium. 

• PDF: Post Game Notes & Quotes • RollTide.com
Wilson, Hall Lead Alabama Over Tennessee, 41-17

• Photo Album • RollTide.com
Wilson, Hall Lead Alabama Over Tennessee, 41-17

• 10.20.07 Coach Saban • Crimson Tradition (Members Only)
Coach Saban talks about the win over Tennessee.

• 10.20.07 Post UT: JP Wilson • Crimson Tradition (Members Only)
John Parker talks about the big win over Tennessee.

• 10.20.07 Post UT: DJ Hall • Crimson Tradition (Members Only)
DJ Hall talks about the win over Tennessee

• 10.20.07 Post UT: R. Johnson • Crimson Tradition (Members Only)
Rashad talks about his play in the win over Tennessee.

• 10.20.07 Post UT: Mustin • Crimson Tradition (Members Only)
Darren Mustin talks about the win over Tennessee.

• 10.20.07 Post UT: Gilberry • Crimson Tradition (Members Only)
Wallace talks about the win over Tennessee

• SABAN: Suspended Players Not a Problem • BamaMag (for members only)
Having to suspend two starting offensive linemen, a top back-up tailback and two valuable special teams players the day before the biggest game of the year would seem to be a problem.

• Tide Rolls Over Tennessee, 41-17 • BamaMag
Despite suspensions of key players, Alabama gets dominating win

• Rocky Toppled • BamaOnLine  (for members only)
Alabama's DJ Hall ripped the Tennessee secondary for 13 catches, 185 yards and two touchdowns Saturday as the Crimson Tide overcame five 11th-hour suspensions to knock off one of its two archrivals.

• Notebook: Tide helped by Vol penalties • BamaOnLine  (for members only)
The Crimson Tide offense saw plenty of playmakers step up and do things to help Alabama to a 41-17 win over Tennessee but some of the biggest plays to keep the Tide offense moving came from the players in orange. 

• 60-minute effort leads to Tide blowout of Vols • Tider Insider (for members only)
Nick Saban pulled out all the stops -- including an onside kick recovered by his Alabama team on the opening kickoff. Such is the stuff of the Alabama-Tennessee rivalry, won this year by Alabama, 41-17.

• Notes From Win Over Vols • BamaMag
Offense has a particularly good day in 41-17 win

• Record-breaking performance leads Tide to win • Tuscaloosa News
The Alabama Crimson Tide, behind a record-setting performance by wide receiver DJ Hall, put a hurting on the Tennessee Volunteers in front of a packed Bryant-Denny Stadium this afternoon.

• Andrew Bone: Plenty of blue-chip prospects arriving • Tuscaloosa News
Recruits are plentiful Saturday morning in Tuscaloosa..

• 5 Football Student-Athletes Suspended for Today's Game • RollTide.com
TUSCALOOSA – The University of Alabama has suspended five football student-athletes – Antoine Caldwell, Glen Coffee, Marlon Davis, Marquis Johnson, and Chris Rogers – for today’s game with the University of Tennessee for a violation of institutional policy involving impermissible receipt of textbooks.

• Bama in the NFL - The Players:
Ramzee Robinson signed  by the Lions (from the practice squad).

• GAMEDAY CENTRAL: Alabama vs. Tennessee • RollTide.com
One of college football great traditional rivalries takes place today as the University of Alabama football team hosts the University of Tennessee in the annual "Third Saturday in October" clash at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa. The game will be televised by Lincoln Financial Sports with kickoff set for 11:34 a.m. (CDT). 

• Volleyball:
Friday Night: Alabama 3, Kentucky 2

• Tide Volleyball Earns Thrilling 3-2 Victory Over Kentucky • RollTide.com
The Alabama volleyball team earned a crucial conference victory in thrilling fashion, defeating Kentucky 3-2 (30-22, 30-23, 23-30, 23-30, 15-12) Friday evening from Coleman Coliseum. Four Tide players tallied double-digits in kills as Alabama improves to 11-9 overall and 8-3 in SEC play. 

• Photos • RollTide.com
10.19.2007 - Volleyball vs. Kentucky

• Soccer Falls at South Carolina, 2-0 • RollTide.com
The University of Alabama soccer team fell 2-0 at the University of South Carolina Friday evening. The Tide dropped to 9-6-1 on the season and 2-4-1 in the Southeastern Conference 

• PDF: Gameday front page • Tuscaloosa News
GAMEDAY T-NEWS PAGES

• PDF: Team rosters • Tuscaloosa News
GAMEDAY T-NEWS PAGES

• PDF: Staff picks / Depth Chart • Tuscaloosa News
GAMEDAY T-NEWS PAGES

• PDF: National stats • Tuscaloosa News
GAMEDAY T-NEWS PAGES

• Home away from home • Tuscaloosa News
For Tennessee-born players Darren Mustin, Baron Huber, Tremayne Coger, Brandon Fanney and Travis Sikes, coming to the University of Alabama is like a home away from home.

• T-News staff picks • Tuscaloosa News
For the first time this season, the picks sway towards the opposition. Tennessee is the popular pick among the local scribes. Do you agree?

• Paul Finebaum: Season doesn't add up • Press-Register
The college football season is moving past its halfway point with today's games and it still doesn't make a lick of sense. 

• Crimson Tide or Vols? It's too close to call • The Birmingham News
TUSCALOOSA - Make a prediction. Go ahead. 

• Tide buzz • The Birmingham News
This game will determine ...: 

• Plenty at stake for Tide, Volunteers in toned-down rivalry • Press-Register
TUSCALOOSA -- Alabama cornerback Simeon Castille heard it everywhere, from the practice field to the weight room to the locker room.

• Passing to interest UA, Vols • The Huntsville Times
Neither Tide, UT have done much to stop opposing quarterbacks 

• Today's SEC games • The Huntsville Times
Today's SEC games

• SEC Announces Men's Basketball Composite Schedule • SEC Sports
BIRMINGHAM, ALA. - The 2007-08 Southeastern Conference Men's Basketball schedule features 289 appearances involving SEC teams and 202 televised games, according to an announcement by SEC Commissioner Mike Slive. A total of 87 out of 107 games between conference opponents will be televised.

• SEC Announces WBB Composite and TV Schedules • SEC Sports
BIRMINGHAM, ALA. -- Commissioner Mike Slive today announced the 2007-08 Southeastern Conference Women's Basketball Composite and Television Schedules.

• SEC Volleyball Roundup - Friday, October 19th • SEC Sports
SEC Volleyball Roundup - Friday, October 19th

• SEC Soccer Roundup - Friday, October 19th • SEC Sports
SEC Soccer Roundup - Friday, October 19th

• COLLEGE FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK • The Decatur Daily
Alabama

• With a win, Tide closer to title • The Decatur Daily
TUSCALOOSA — Imagine the scene:

• Jimmy Smothers: Last week still the talk this week • The Gadsden Times
Two of the biggest games of the year for Alabama and Auburn football teams are on tap this weekend, yet the e-mail box has been dominated with comments about the final call in Alabama's game last week at Ole Miss.

• Phil Paramore: Wild and crazy season continues this weekend The Dothan Eagle
This is one of the biggest weekends of the year in SEC football, as some teams will confirm they are indeed contenders while others will be unveiled as pretenders. 

• Huber changes Fall colors • BamaOnLine  (for members only)
Alabama's Baron Huber knows what it's like to change allegiances from one rival to another: He's done it twice. As UA prepares to meet rival Tennessee at Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday (11:30 a.m. CST), BamaOnLine.com checks in with one of the only Tennessee natives on the Crimson Tide roster.

• Bama in the NFL: Week 7 ---> Game Stats:
DeMeco Ryans had a HUGE day... be sure to check the stats

• Alabama Softball Sweeps a Pair in Fall Opener • RollTide.com
The University of Alabama softball team capped off a successful weekend with a two-game sweep over visiting Wallace-Dothan and Alabama-Huntsville in theTide's Fall Brawl I at the Alabama softball complex on Sunday.

• Photos • RollTide.com
10.21.2007 - Volleyball vs. Tennessee

• 10.21.07 Coach Saban Show • Crimson Tradition (Members Only)
Coach Saban reviews the win over Tennessee.

• 10.21.07 Tennessee Game Photos • Crimson Tradition (Members Only)
10.21.07 Tennessee Game Photos

• Jones back from Capstone visit • BamaOnLine  (for members only)
Memphis standout Barrett Jones cut his list of favorites to five in August with Alabama making the cut. This weekend Jones, 6-foot-5, 271-pounds, was in Tuscaloosa for an unofficial visit to watch Alabama against Tennessee. Get Jones' thoughts on his visit inside the ... 

• Edwards back from Tuscaloosa • BamaOnLine  (for members only)
Saturday's Alabama-Tennessee contest was the first ever college football game attended by Bayou star Tyler Edwards outside of the state of Louisiana. After taking in the Tide's big win, what did the athletic tight end have to say about Alabama?

• Four-Star TN OL Talks of Alabama Game • BamaMag (for members only)
Barrett Jones, Scout.com four-star offensive tackle from Cordova-Evangelical Christian, (Tenn.), attended his first game in Tuscaloosa this weekend with the last game during the 2006 season. Jones sees a big difference since that last visit as he talks about his trip to Alabama.

• Elite Junior Defensive Tackle Names Favorite • BamaMag (for members only)
The latest news from one of the best in '09.

• A.J. McCarron Returns from Alabama • BamaMag (for members only)
Scout.com reports of elite quarterback's visit.

• Tana Patrick Talks Tide Game • BamaMag (for members only)
Elite junior linebacker reports with Scout.com.

• Multiple YouTube Rammer Jammers from Bama/UT '07 • RammerJammerYellowHammer.com
One of the rare occasions when the lyrics of the Rammer Jammer Cheer sound less like gloating, and more like simply an objective assessment of the game.

• Tide Volleyball Earns Second Sweep Over Tennessee • RollTide.com
The University of Alabama volleyball team went 2-0 on the weekend after defeating Tennessee, 30-21, 30-28, 30-17, today in the CAVE. With the win, the Crimson Tide improves to 12-9 overall and 10-3 in the SEC. 

• 2007 SEC Football - Week 9 Sunday Notebook • SEC Sports
2007 SEC Football - Week 9 Sunday Notebook

• SEC Soccer Roundup - Sunday, October 21st • SEC Sports
SEC Soccer Roundup - Sunday, October 21st

• SEC Volleyball Roundup - Sunday, October 21st • SEC Sports
SEC Volleyball Roundup - Sunday, October 21st

• Crimson Tide Soccer Team Loses at Florida • RollTide.com
The University of Alabama Soccer tell fell 5-1 to Florida at James G. Pressly Stadium in Gainesville Sunday afternoon. 

• Volleyball:
Alabama 3, Tennessee 0

• Soccer:
Florida 5, Alabama 1

• Ray blown away by Tide performance • BamaOnLine  (for members only)
Tallahassee native Melvin Ray made the trip to Tuscaloosa Saturday morning despite the almost 6 hour drive time and the early morning kickoff to watch the Tide beat bitter rival Tennessee. Ray, 6-foot-2, 205-pounds, had a good trip to the Capstone and set up his official visit.

• The Sunday Rewind: Tide 41, Volunteers 17 • BamaOnLine  (for members only)
Alabama's Terry Grant became UA's most prolific freshman rusher ever in a 41-17 win over Tennessee. This week's edition of the Sunday Rewind looks back at Alabama's last 10 SEC blowouts, and checks in on Grant's latest assault on the freshman record books.

• Patrick watches Tide romp • BamaOnLine  (for members only)
North Jackson junior linebacker Tana Patrick has been a frequent visitor to Tuscaloosa this fall, taking in several Alabama games. This weekend, Patrick was in town to watch the Tide romp to a 41-17 win over Tennessee. Find out more about his weekend by checking the ...

• Fluker in T-town for Tide victory • BamaOnLine  (for members only)
One of the largest Tide targets for the 2009 prospect class is mammoth 6-foot-7, 325-pound D.J. Fluker, and this weekend, Fluker made the trip from Biloxi, Ms. to watch the Tide dismantle Tennessee 41-17. Find out more about his trip by checking the Ultimate Ticket.

• Tide, Vols Reflect on 3rd Saturday Romp • BamaMag (for members only)
Huge victory with Alabama stomping Vols 47-17.

• 2007 NCAA Football Rankings - Week 8 (Oct. 21) • ESPN.com
2007 NCAA Football Rankings - Week 8 (Oct. 21)

• Alabama smokes No. 20 Tennessee, 41-17 • Tuscaloosa News
This was the game the University of Alabama football team had been waiting for. This time. This opponent. This Third Saturday in October.

• 2007 Bowl Projections ... Oct. 21 • CollegeFootballNews.com
Predicting and projecting the possible post-season matchups.

• Top prospects watched Bama dismantle the Vols • Tider Insider (for members only)
Among those spotted at the Alabama-Tennessee game were the nation's top prospect, one of Louisiana's finest, a star linebacker from Mississippi, a top player committed to Florida State, two blue-chip offensive linemen, several highly regarded underclassmen and more.

• Bowl Predictions • SEC Sports
Updated Oct. 21

• SEC Scores:
LSU 30, Auburn 24

• Rowing Earns Silver at Head of the Charles • RollTide.com
The Alabama Rowing team had a landmark finish at the legendary Head of the Charles Regatta grabbing the silver medal in the Women's 8 race. The Crimson Tide overcome a mid-race clash with another boat during the three-mile race and accelerated through the end of the race.

• 10.21.07 UA vs. Tennessee Q1 • Crimson Tradition (Members Only)
Watch the full Alabama-Tennessee game.

• 10.21.07 UA vs. Tennessee Q2 • Crimson Tradition (Members Only)
Watch the full Alabama-Tennessee game.

• 10.21.07 UA vs. Tennessee Q3 • Crimson Tradition (Members Only)
Watch the full Alabama-Tennessee game.

• 10.21.07 UA vs. Tennessee Q4 • Crimson Tradition (Members Only)
Watch the full Alabama-Tennessee game.

• Alabama smokes No. 20 Tennessee, 41-17 • Tuscaloosa News
This was the game the University of Alabama football team had been waiting for. This time. This opponent. This Third Saturday in October. 

• TideSports Photos • Tuscaloosa News
Alabama vs. Tennessee: Album 1

• TideSports Photos • Tuscaloosa News
Alabama vs. Tennessee: Album 2

• Jess Nicholas: Tennessee wrap-up: Perfection – temporarily – triumphs over adversity • TideFans.com
If you could overlook the clouds that began to build just before kickoff, when...

• Ray Melick: It's the year after the game that counts • The Birmingham News
Nick Saban began the week sounding like a man determined to take all the fun out of the Alabama-Tennessee rivalry. 

• John Pruett:Latest win validates Alabama • The Huntsville Times
Tide establishes itself as real threat in SEC with rout of Tennessee

• Wilson to Hall connect 13 times - twice for TDs - in rout • The Birmingham News
TUSCALOOSA - As he walked to the University of Alabama team bus Saturday morning, John Parker Wilson received a reminder from his offensive coordinator.

• Goose egg • The Birmingham News
TUSCALOOSA -- Knowing his alma mater's penchant for turning every game into a cliffhanger, Jeremiah Castille pulled his son aside and suggested something different.

• 5 players suspended as UA investigates textbook violation • The Birmingham News
TUSCALOOSA - The University of Alabama announced Saturday it has launched a sweeping investigation into a "violation of institutional policy involving impermissible receipt of textbooks" that left five players suspended for the Crimson Tide's 41-17 win over Tennessee.

• By the numbers • The Birmingham News
Alabama-Tennessee

• Quoteworthy • The Birmingham News
Alabama

• Tide buzz • The Birmingham News
1.Alabama coach Nick Saban isn't afraid to take some chances. The onside kick, 46 pass attempts - he opened up his playbook for this one, and it paid off.

• Tide notebook • The Birmingham News
No smoking: 

• Wilson, Tide light up Vols early, often • The Huntsville Times
TUSCALOOSA - Cigars are out. Candy is in.

• Hall gets pass from UT defense • The Huntsville Times
TUSCALOOSA - No secret as to why Alabama senior DJ Hall toasted Tennessee over and over again Saturday.

• Suspensions a textbook case • The Huntsville Times
Players in trouble for violating books policy 

• SEC Football Roundup - Saturday, October 20th • SEC Sports
SEC Football Roundup - Saturday, October 20th

• ALABAMA 41, (20) TENNESSEE 17: Crimson Tide rolls past Vols • Montgomery Advertiser
TUSCALOOSA -- It was "Redemption Saturday" for Alabama's football team against 20th-ranked Tennessee at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

• Hall-mark moment: • Montgomery Advertiser
Tide wideout has another record-setting performance

• Britt, Stabler step up in wake of suspensions • Montgomery Advertiser
TUSCALOOSA -- Five Alabama football players, including three starters, were suspended just hours before the kickoff of Saturday's game between the Crimson Tide and 20th-ranked Tennessee at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

• ALABAMA NOTEBOOK: • Montgomery Advertiser
Saban chooses nonsmoking

• PHOTO GALLERY: • Montgomery Advertiser
Alabama vs. Tennessee

• PHOTO GALLERY: • Montgomery Advertiser
Alabama beats Tennessee gallery 1

• A rival rout • The Decatur Daily
Tide rolls up 41 points, 510 yards on Vols

• Josh Cooper: Tide spent money well on Saban • The Decatur Daily
TUSCLAOOSA — So let’s get this out of the way. 

• 5 Tide players sit out on textbook infraction • The Decatur Daily
TUSCALOOSA — The University of Alabama announced the suspension of five players before Saturday’s 41-17 win over Tennessee. 

• Alabama Report • The Decatur Daily
New positions

• Bama thumps Tennessee, takes next step toward SEC West title • TimesDaily
TUSCALOOSA - There was no need for any last-minute heroics for Alabama this time - not on this third Saturday in October.

• Alabama-Tennessee shots • Tider Insider (for members only)
Here are some scenes from Saturday's 41-17 win over the Vols.

• Players met Saban's challenge • Tider Insider (for members only)
All week long, Nick Saban challenged in his players to play a complete game. Against Tennessee on Saturday, the players met the challenge. Bama crushed Tennessee, 41-17.

• Pumpkins Carved Early at Bryant Denny • RollCrimsonTide.com
The Third Saturday in October turned out to be the rivalry game that Alabama fans expected….and more. The Crimson Tide, behind a potent offense, and a defense that held Tennessee in check for most of the game, pounded the Volunteers 41 to 17 in front of a sold out Bryant Denny Stadium. Coach Saban's Crimson Tide team carved apart Phillip Fulmer's Tennessee Volunteers like a chainsaw toting jacko'lantern carver, despite suspending five key players before the game.

• Wilson Named Lindy’s Offensive Player of the Week • RollTide.com
Following his team's 24-point win over No. 20 Tennessee and one of the best games of his career, Alabama junior quarterback John Parker Wilson was named Lindy's Offensive Player of the Week. 

• Jackson Earns SEC Freshman of Week; ... • RollTide.com
The University of Alabama football team, who earned its sixth win of the season with Saturday's 41-17 victory over Tennessee in Bryant-Denny Stadium, was rewarded with another Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Week winner and the Tide coaching staff selected eight players as players of the week after the win over the Vols.

• Pauly Earns Defensive Player of the Week Honors • RollTide.com
The University of Alabama volleyball team earned its second player of the week nod this season as junior libero Amy Pauly was named the SEC's defensive player of the week, announced the league office today. 

• Grading the Tide: Alabama 41, Tennessee 17 • BamaOnLine  (for members only)
Alabama's Kareem Jackson celebrates the first interception of his career, a third-quarter pick off Tennessee's Erik Ainge on Saturday. Jackson's performance helped a strong grade for the secondary in BamaOnLine.com's weekly report card.

• Tide Commitment Talks Tennessee Game • BamaMag (for members only)
Four-star wide receiver back from Tuscaloosa.

• CBS Sports Will Televise Alabama-LSU Football Game; ... • RollTide.com
The Southeastern Conference announced today that CBS Sports will televise the Alabama-LSU game to a national audience beginning Saturday, November 3, at 4 p.m. (CDT) from Bryant-Denny Stadium.

• Lester loves Tide atmosphere • BamaOnLine  (for members only)
Foley High School defensive back Robert Lester has seen his stock soar through the roof during his senior season, receiving offers from top programs from around the country before committing to the Crimson Tide. Lester was in Tuscaloosa for the Tide's big win over Tennessee and came away with good things to say.

• PHOTO GALLERY: Alabama 41 Tennessee 17 • BamaOnLine  (for members only)
For the Crimson Tide, the Third Saturday in October was loaded with big plays and exciting moments this year and BamaOnline photographer T.G. Paschal was there to capture them all. 

• Blue-chip OL watches Bama smash Vols • Tider Insider (for members only)
"I really enjoyed the game. I had a great time," says one of the nation's top offensive linemen. "You can really tell a lot of difference between Alabama from last year to this year. It's like black and white…"

• Mississippi LB enjoyed Bama's big win • Tider Insider (for members only)
"The crowd was a big thing to see. They were really loud and I liked how they supported the team. I liked how aggressive Alabama was on defense. They played my type of game…" 

• Alabama Dominates UT (a live weblog.) • Third Saturday in Blogtober
Here we are my good friends. We came. We saw. We conquered. I would congratulate UT on a hard fought game, but you would think that I was being sarcastic and poking fun.

• SEC Football Players of the Week Announced • SEC Sports
SEC FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK 

• A look back at Alabama's win against Tennessee • Tuscaloosa News
If the University of Alabama’s previous four meetings with Tennessee had taught us anything, a team that could find a way to score four times on the “Third Saturday in October” was something unusual.

• Antoine McClain Visits Alabama • BamaMag (for members only)
Antoine McClain, four-star offensive tackle from Anniston, (Ala.), took an unofficial visit to Alabama for the Tennessee game. He talks with Scout.com about the trip.

• Nation's Elite 09' Cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick • BamaMag (for members only)
Scout.com has in-depth interview with a blue-chip prospect.

• Three Bama Women’s Tennis Players Advance to Quarterfinals in ITA Regionals • RollTide.com
Four members of the University of Alabama women's tennis team advance to the third day of competition at the 2007 ITA Regional Championships in Athens, Ga.

• Buikema/Thibaudeau Fall in Quarterfinals of ITA Regional Championships • RollTide.com
The University of Alabama men's tennis team saw success at the 2007 Wilson/ITA Regional Championships, hosted by the University of Kentucky. The Crimson Tide picked up16 wins over four days of competition. 

• Andrew Bone: Chat transcript • Tuscaloosa News
Join us each week for recruiting chat session.. 

• Chris Walsh: First and 10 • Tuscaloosa News
If the University of Alabama’s previous four meetings with Tennessee had taught us anything, a team that could find a way to score four times on the “Third Saturday in October” was something...

• 10.21.07 Tennessee Highlight • Crimson Tradition (Members Only)
Watch all the big plays from the Tennessee game.

• Kevin Scarbinsky: Super Bowl's big, but it's no Saban Bowl • The Birmingham News
It started with a writer from New Orleans. Next came an LSU official, followed by a writer from Baton Rouge and a writer from Lake Charles. 

• Tommy Hicks: Key calls define weekend • Press-Register
Once again, college football fans were treated to another Saturday (and Thursday, for that matter) of upsets, another series of examples why the game evokes such strong emotions and loyalties and such a vast following. 

• Randy Kennedy: Saban takes it to Vols and Fulmer • Press-Register
TUSCALOOSA -- Not much could be better for an Alabama football fan than a blowout win over Tennessee. But how about a blowout win over the Vols in which new Tide coach Nick Saban completely humiliates arch-nemesis Phillip Fulmer? 

• Tide welcomes a bye before LSU firestorm • The Birmingham News
TUSCALOOSA - To some observers, University of Alabama coach Nick Saban appeared more emotional during his team's win over Tennessee than he had in previous games.

• Tide to rest before welcoming LSU • Press-Register
TUSCALOOSA -- Alabama cornerback Simeon Castille admits he is sore and bruised. He knows teammates are, too.

• ALABAMA NOTEBOOK: Suspended players' futures still undecided • Press-Register
TUSCALOOSA -- It's a tough question that, for now, can not be answered: When will those five suspended Alabama football players be allowed to return?

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

• Tide's book cases issue • The Huntsville Times
Davis' mother says player denies any wrongdoing 

• Alabama notebook • The Huntsville Times
Tide defense talked about shutout 

• Jess Nicholas: SEC Previews and Predictions – Week 9 • TideFans.com
The Predictions Dept.’s one-loss-per-week record held up Saturday, as Vanderbilt upset South Carolina and the other five games held serve. This week, there is no Alabama game, so Tide fans can use the day off to check out the competition, which includes future...

• Tide crushes Vols, stays atop SEC • Crimson White
It started with the onside kick on the opening play and ended when a Leigh Tiffin field goal caromedoff the upright and in for three points. When it's going your way, it's just going your way. From start to finish, not much went wrong for the Tide on the third Saturday in October.

• Wilson, Hall explode in Tide win • Crimson White
An Alabama player hasn't earned the SEC Offensive Player of the Week honor all season. After Saturday's 41-17 trouncing of Tennessee, two may be battling each other for the title. Wilson and his go-to receiver Hall picked apart the Volunteer secondary in Alabama's most lopsided victory against Tennessee since the two met in Birmingham in 1986.

• Five players suspended for UT game • Crimson White
The Alabama football team played without five of its key contributors Saturday because of suspensions for violation of institutional policy involving impermissible receipt of textbooks, according to a UA news release. Starting offensive linemen Antoine Caldwell and Marlon Davis, second-leading rusher Glen Coffee and key special teams contributors Marquis Johnson and Chris Rogers were suspended for the game.

• Alabama volleyball team sweeps Lady Vols again • Crimson White
The Alabama volleyball team was looking to extend their SEC winning streak to four matches with a win against Tennessee Sunday, and they did so in a convincing fashion. Alabama, now 12-9 overall and 9-3 in the SEC, came out ready to play and swept the Vols by scores of 30-21, 30-28 and 30-17.

• Wilson + Hall = Tide win • The Decatur Daily
Passing combo soaks in good feeling from record-setting game

• College Football Notebook • The Decatur Daily
Alabama

• ALABAMA NOTEBOOK: Sloppy 12 seconds draws stern lecture from Saban • Montgomery Advertiser
TUSCALOOSA -- The final 12 seconds of the second quarter in Saturday's 41-17 win over Tennessee wasn't pleasant for Alabama coach Nick Saban, and he made sure to share his feelings with the team.

• Saban savors 'complete' win over Volunteers • Montgomery Advertiser
TUSCALOOSA -- Alabama coach Nick Saban didn't pretend to know much about the history and tradition of the Alabama-Tennessee rivalry.

• Bama in AP Top 25 at No. 22 • The Dothan Eagle
TUSCALOOSA — Alabama had mixed a little bit of everything into the season, from fast starts and strong finishes to blown leads and loads of drama.

• Louisiana star talks about the Tide • Tider Insider (for members only)
"Alabama is going to have a big class this year. This summer, I was thinking about committing [to Alabama], but I decided to wait…"

• Foley safety earned his offer from Bama • Tider Insider (for members only)
"I had been working for an offer from Alabama for a long time. Coach Saban would tell me to keep working hard. So before the Daphne game I prepared myself to show everyone what I could do…" 

• Updating Alabama Football Expectations • BamaMag (for members only)
Maybe you expected to Alabama to beat Tennessee. The game was considered a toss-up. But you didn’t expect it to be Bama 41, Tennessee 17. You didn’t expect the Vols to be held scoreless in the second half. Among things Crimson Tide fans have, though, is no shortage of high expectations.

• BamaMag.com: Photo Gallery Defense • BamaMag (for members only)
Tide wins big in Tuscaloosa.

• BamaMag.com Audio: D.J. Hall • BamaMag (for members only)
Alabama wide receiver talks about his big day.

• Four-Star TN OL Talks of Alabama Game • BamaMag (for members only)
Scout.com reports with top lineman prospect.

• BamaMag.com Audio: • BamaMag (for members only)
B.J. Stabler 

• BamaMag.com Audio: • BamaMag (for members only)
Demarcus Waldrop 

• BamaMag.com Audio: • BamaMag (for members only)
Terry Grant

• BamaMag.com Audio: • BamaMag (for members only)
Baron Huber 

• BamaMag.com Audio: • BamaMag (for members only)
Darren Mustin 

• Nick Saban Tuesday audio • BamaOnLine  (for members only)
Alabama coach Nick Saban addressed the media Tuesday and touched on topics including the team's off-week practice schedule, the recent suspensions of five players, and more thoughts on the win over Tennessee. Click below to hear his remarks.

• Alabama Volleyball Hosts Mississippi State in Mid-Week Match • RollTide.com
The University of Alabama women's volleyball team looks to extend its four-match win streak as it plays host to Mississippi State Wednesday, Oct. 24 at 7:00 p.m. at the CAVE. 

• Pairings Announced for No. 2 Bama at Callaway Golf Match Play Championships • RollTide.com
The Crimson Tide drew a sentimental favorite for first round play at the October 28-30 Callaway Golf Match Play Championships. The Tide plays Georgia State, coached by former Tide golfer and assistant coach Matt Clark, in the first round. 

• The Zoom Lens: B.J. Stabler • BamaOnLine  (for members only)
Each week BamaOnLine.com takes subscribers inside the previous game with a detailed analysis of a position chosen by BOL members. This week, BOL takes a close look at guard B.J. Stabler (above) and his surprise start against visiting rival Tennessee.

• Melvin Ray Visits Tuscaloosa • BamaMag (for members only)
Melvin Ray, Scout.com four-star wide receiver from Tallahassee-North Florida Christian, (Fla.), took an unofficial visit to Tuscaloosa Saturday to watch the Tide dismantle the Tennessee Volunteers. Ray talks about the game and if other official visits are on his schedule.

• The First 5-Stars of 2009 • BamaMag
Here are the first 5-Star prospects from the Class of 2009, according to Scout.com.

• New Tide Commitment Enjoys 'Bama Win • BamaMag (for members only)
Foley safety talks of time in Tuscaloosa.

• Something For Vols To Cheer About • BamaMag
In a week when Tennessee Vols may seem a little more blue than Orange, there was some good news from the Southeastern Conference. No, Roy Kramer is not coming back as commissioner. The good news is that a special media panel expects the U-T men’s basketball team to be one the Tennessee women’s team can be proud of.

• Miles briefs media Monday; Dorsey update • BamaMag
With an open date this weekend, LSU coach Les Miles used Monday to conduct a briefing with the media following the 30-24 win over Auburn on Saturday. The following is a transcript from Miles’ briefing on Monday: 

• FEINSWOG: Week off well-timed for Tigers • BamaMag
An hour before the game, LSU athletic director Skip Bertman paced nervously around the press box.

• Following the Future • BamaOnLine  (for members only)
Alabama commitment Burton Scott continued a dominant senior year last weekend reeling off 261 yards of total offense and four touchdowns. Find out more about how Scott and the rest of the Tide's 20 commitments faired in their senior high school seasons with our weekly Following the Future update...

• Houston DL expects visit from Tide coach • Tider Insider (for members only)
"Coach [Bo] Davis is supposed to come by our school either later this week or next week to watch film of me…"

• Bama in the NFL - The Players:
Ramzee Robinson waived  by the Lions.

• D.J. Hall Nominated for AT&T All-America Player of the Week Award • RollTide.com
University of Alabama wide receiver D.J. Hall is one of four nominees for the AT&T All-America Player of the Week award, and now it's up to the fans to determine the winner.Hall joins Tulane University running back Matt Forte, University of Oregon running back Jonathan Stewart and UCLA corner back Al Verner on the ballot list, which was selected by ESPN based on the players' outstanding performances during the week.

• GALLERY: St. Paul's High School • BamaOnLine  (for members only)
Few high schools in the state of Alabama are as star-studded this season as St. Paul's Episcopal which features three Crimson Tide commitments as well as two of the state's top 2009 prospects.

• Facts, questions and answers regarding textbook inquiry • Tuscaloosa News
In light of the recent discovery of improprieties involving textbook disbursements to student-athletes, the UA Athletic Department is working in conjunction with University officials in conducting a thorough review of the procedures for distribution of textbooks to student-athletes.

• Brenes Makes Run at ITA Southern Championship • RollTide.com
The University of Alabama women's tennis team lone senior Andrea Brenes fell in the semifinals of the 2007 ITA Southern Championships hosted by the University of Georgia. 

• Ray Melick: Saban can say so much while saying so little • The Birmingham News
The only way Nick Saban's reception could have been better would have been if he had shown up in downtown Birmingham the Monday after beating Auburn. 

• Familiar names Sherrill, Stabler, Cribbs, Hannah, Lemak involved... • The Birmingham News
Former Mississippi State coach Jackie Sherrill, who is helping get the All American Football League off the ground, could wind up a part of the Birmingham-based team.

• Saban: System of textbook distribution failed players • The Birmingham News
TUSCALOOSA - While he is clear that five University of Alabama football players used "poor judgment," coach Nick Saban said the system of textbook distribution for athletes failed the players, too

• Saban sees 'tremendous opportunity' • Press-Register
University of Alabama football coach Nick Saban attempted to get ahead of the hype of the Crimson Tide's upcoming SEC showdown with LSU in a telephone message to the Cellular South 1st & 10 Club after Monday evening's inclement weather prevented him from flying into town to speak in person.

• 5 Tide players OK to practice • The Huntsville Times
Length of suspensions has not been set 

• Keller jury selection begins • The Huntsville Times
NCAA trial's opening statements possible Wednesday 

• Jess Nicholas: A quick look around the football scene • TideFans.com
With Alabama off this week, we can catch our breath and take a brief look at Alabama’s surroundings in the SEC and across the country. How many SEC coaches will survive the season? Which teams outside the SEC will be changing coaches? How is Alabama’s recruiting really going to finish up? Read on …

• ALABAMA FOOTBALL: Tide officials continue to investigate textbook case • Montgomery Advertiser
Alabama's internal investigation into the improper receipt of textbooks by five Crimson Tide football players will enter its fourth day today as the questions extend to all sports and an audit is conducted to determine how long the problem has existed.

• CBS to televise LSU-Alabama game • Montgomery Advertiser
CBS Sports will televise the Alabama-LSU game to a national audience at 4 p.m. Nov. 3 from Bryant-Denny Stadium.

• Running down her dream • The Decatur Daily
Decatur's Hawkins grew up cheering for Alabama, and now she runs for the Tide

• Alabama continues inquiry into athletes’ books • The Decatur Daily
TUSCALOOSA — The University of Alabama is continuing its inquiry into a textbook scandal, which led to five football players being suspended for the Crimson Tide's win Saturday over Tennessee. 

• COLLEGE FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK • The Decatur Daily
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• Huffman duo watches UA rout • BamaOnLine  (for members only)
Perhaps the biggest teammate duo in the state of Alabama arrived in Tuscaloosa Saturday to watch the Alabama-Tennessee game and both of these giants were impressed with what they saw. Find out about their recruitment and their weekend at the Capstone by checking the Ultimate Ticket for details.

• Top Ten Tiders • BamaOnLine  (for members only)
Each Monday, BamaOnline's Matt Scalici lists his top 10 Tide performers. In effect, the list serves as a week-to-week ranking of Alabama's most valuable players.

• Coaches Making Impact on Brown • BamaMag (for members only)
Nation's top linebacker had a well-rounded experience during his Chapel Hill visit.

• Junior DL attends first Tide game • Tider Insider (for members only)
"It was a nice atmosphere. I liked hearing the 'Rammer Jammer' cheer near the end. I liked how the defense stepped up in the second half…"

• DL commitment keeping close tabs on Tide • Tider Insider (for members only)
"It was a great win. John Parker had a great game. We need John Parker to play like that every week from here on…" 

• Bama's Hendrix Named John Wooden Preseason Top 50 Candidate • RollTide.com
Tide junior forward Richard Hendrix has been named to the official John R. Wooden Award Preseason Top 50, becoming the sixth Tide player named to the elite list since 2003. 

• Tide To Hold Public Memorial Service for Conrad Rehling on November 2 • RollTide.com
A memorial service for former Crimson Tide head golf coach Conrad Rehling, who passed away in April, will be held at the Jerry Pate Golf Center at Ol' Colony in Tuscaloosa on November 2 at 10 a.m. to give Tuscaloosa residents and his former golfers and Tide family a chance to honor him. 

• Alabama Women’s Golfers to Host UA-Ann Rhoads Intercollegiate • RollTide.com
The University of Alabama women's golf team, ranked No. 14 in the most recent Golfweek/Sagarin poll, is set to host its first tournament since the fall of 2005 when the Tide welcomes a highly competitive field to the 2007 UA-Ann Rhoads Intercollegiate. The three-day event will be played at the NorthRiver Golf Club in Tuscaloosa from Friday, Oct. 26 thru Sunday, Oct. 28. 

• Photo Album • RollTide.com
WBB:Squad Night

• Hendrix Voted 1st Team Preseason All-SEC at 2007 SEC Media Days • RollTide.com
Crimson Tide junior forward Richard Hendrix has been voted 1st Team Preseason All-SEC by a members of the media who also predicted the order of how they believe the conference race will be this season. 

• Castille trial delayed • Tuscaloosa News
A trial scheduled for University of Alabama cornerback Simeon Castille on charges of disorderly conduct has been delayed until Nov. 15.

• Andrew Bone: Tennessee was a great weekend to host recruits • Tuscaloosa News
The University of Alabama brought in an elite group of prospects for the SEC rivalry game against Tennessee and they were very impressed by the Tide's high margin of victory over the Volunteers. It.

• Junior DB trips to T-Town • BamaOnLine  (for members only)
St. Paul High School is home to not only four of the top senior prospects in the state but also boasts some of the best underclassmen. One St. Paul's star underclassman, one of the state's top defensive back prospects for 2009, was in Tuscaloosa last weekend for the Tide's big win over Tennessee and came away impressed...

• Bolton takes in Tide victory • BamaOnLine  (for members only)
Rivals250 athlete Devonta Bolton is one of the nation's most versatile prospects for the class of 2008 and the Crimson Tide commit was in Tuscaloosa for Alabama's big win over Tennessee last weekend. Find out what Bolton had to say about his visit as well as his thoughts ... 

• Bama in the NFL • BamaOnLine  (for members only)
Each week, BamaOnLine checks in on the all the action in the NFL and how former Crimson Tide players are doing around the league. This week, we take a look at 17 former Tide players active in the NFL who are regular contributors this season. 

• Sparkman junior has the look • Tider Insider (for members only)
"Just looking at him, nobody looks better in a uniform," says Sparkman head coach Roger Haynes. "When the college coaches see him, they see potential…"

• ScoutTV: Dallas Thomas Sr. Clips • BamaMag (for members only)
Dallas Thomas transferred from Istrouma to Scotlandville Magnet before his senior year got underway and he has been a tremendous boost to the Hornets offensive line.

• Football team helps man score $73,000.. • galottery.com
ATLANTA – Score one in the win column for a football fan who won Fantasy 5. Joe Lewis used numbers from his favorite football team and was one of five players to win a $73,357 top prize in the Oct. 22 Fantasy 5 drawing.

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• Alabama Returns to Practice Following Tennessee Victory • RollTide.com
The No. 22 Alabama Crimson Tide (6-2, 4-1 SEC) practiced indoors Tuesday afternoon due to inclement weather as they held their first workout of the bye week following the 41-17 win over Tennessee. The team went over corrections from Saturday's game and also spent time on fundamental drills as well as conditioning. 

• The Walk On Experience - Part I • RollTide.com
Forress Rayford remembers the 6 a.m. workouts. He remembers dragging himself out of bed, his limbs too numb to hardly move, and making his way to the Alabama football workout facility, where he would join the other freshman walk-ons for off-season workouts.

• 10.23.07 Simeon Castille • Crimson Tradition (Members Only)
Simeon talks about the off week.

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