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Video: Coach Saban Talks About 2012 Class
Posted by: | CommentsCoach Nick Saban talks about top ranked 2012 recruiting class with CBS. In it, he discusses how Alabama likes to focus on a 5 hour radius of Tuscaloosa, but that they also will go after more national players than ever before when the opportunity arises. Great video… check it out. ROLL TIDE! Share
ShareLandon Collins’ Mom Accuses Saban of NCAA Violations
Posted by: | CommentsHow bad does April Justin want her son to attend LSU? So much so that apparently she is saying that Nick Saban violated an NCAA rule. Justin, who is the mother of Tide recruit Landon Collins, says that Saban offer Collin’s girlfriend Victoria Lowery a job in his office which would be an NCAA violation. [...]
ShareTide Has Successful Junior Day
Posted by: | CommentsAs mentioned last this week, junior wide receiver Raheem Falkins out of Louisiana committed to the Tide this weekend and so did two other juniors as well. North Little Rock (Ark.) running back Altee Tenpenny and Fultondale (Ala.) athlete ArDarius Stewart. According to Tide beat reporter Izzy Gould, all three visited the campus this weekend [...]
ShareWhy Yeldon’s Change Of Heart: A Chance At A Heisman
Posted by: | CommentsJosh Bean of the Press-Register had an interesting article on running back TJ Yeldon. Yeldon, who was a one time Auburn commitment, switched to the Crimson Tide back in December and enrolled on campus this month. Auburn fans have been wondering why Yeldon had a change of heart, well now we know why: he wanted [...]
ShareGeorgia Running Back Still Committed to the Tide
Posted by: | CommentsA report in the Atlanta Journal Sunday reported that Georgia high school running back Justin Taylor, was told by Nick Saban to sign with the Tide next year instead of being a part of the 2012 class. Of course, this was made into a huge deal by those in Atlanta and other SEC schools who [...]
ShareVIDEO: SEC Basketball Media Days – Featuring Alabama
Posted by: | CommentsLast Friday, Anthony Grant & Wendell Hudson talked Alabama basketball. Both teams have reason for optimism this season. The men’s team returns one of the top players in the country, 2nd team All American JaMychal Green. Green spoke at Media days and spoke about his intentions to step up and set the example for the [...]
ShareTop 10 Recruits In Alabama Series
Posted by: | CommentsThe Top 10 Alabama Football Recruits ALCrimsonTide.com has researched the rankings of players within the State of Alabama by many of the leading evaluators in the industry… The Birmingham News Super Seniors ESPN’s top 150 The 5th Quarter The Mobile Press Register’s Elite 18 Rivals.com top 250 Scout.com top 300 247 Sports top 247 Based [...]
ShareTide Recruit Attends Game
Posted by: | CommentsAmong the 107,000 who attended Saturday’s Penn State/Alabama game was Tide and Nittany Lions recruit Kent Taylor from Land O’Lakes, FL. The 6’5 220 pound tight end according to Rivals.com is the top tight end prospect in the country. Taylor listed Penn State, Alabama, Florida and Georgia as his top schools. Taylor, who grew up [...]
ShareCommitment Justin Taylor Hurt – Tide Will Honor Commitment
Posted by: | CommentsDespite rumors and speculation to the contrary, Alabama will be honoring their commitment to running back Justin Taylor of Atlanta. Taylor, who committed to the Tide back in February, tore his ACL in his right night last week in practice. Former NFL standout and Taylor’s head coach Stanley Pritchett told the Atlanta Journal he has [...]
ShareAlabama Gets 17th Commitment For 2012 – Geno Smith
Posted by: | Comments“The Atlanta St. Pius cornerback has been rated among the top 50 players in the nation by various recruiting websites. The 5-foot-11, 170-pounder currently preparing for his senior season, and finished with 47 tackles and eight interceptions as a junior. ” Geno Smith becomes Alabama’s 17th verbal commitment for 2012 Sounds like the rich [...]
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