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Saban Not Complaining about Tide’s 2012 Schedule
Posted by: | CommentsAfter the SEC released its 2012 schedule, there were some rumblings that Nick Saban may be unhappy about the Tide yet again having several opponents having bye week’s, but Saban at least in public didn’t seem upset. “If we would’ve had a bye week before LSU, we would’ve gone from Oct. 6 to Nov. 10 […]
Washington Post Does Piece on Barrett Jones
Posted by: | CommentsAs I go through my daily news searches, I found a very interesting and good article in the Washington Post about Tide offensive lineman Barrett Jones. The article talks about how Jones manages football, academics, and his faith. “I don’t think there’s enough good things that you can say about Barrett Jones,” said Nick Saban. […]
Despite Success, Tide Defense Not Recognized Nationally
Posted by: | CommentsThe Alabama defense has been constantly one of if not the best defense in the country this season. But despite how well the defense has played, they have been overshadowed somewhat by the LSU defense. Despite finishing first in most of the major categories, none of the Tide defensive players won any major defensive awards […]
LSU’s Blackwell and Claiborne: Tide Didn’t Earn It
Posted by: | CommentsNot every LSU player is looking forward to playing Bama in the BCS Championship. In an interview with ESPN’s Erin Andrews, offensive lineman Will Blackwell and defensive back Morris Claiborne basically said the Tide didn’t earn the right to a rematch. “Traditional it’s been the conference championships that should be in. We really didn’t feel […]
Alabama Kicks Some “Dolphin Tail” In Men’s Basketball
Posted by: | CommentsNo JaMychal Green for the Tide, no problem as the Alabama (10-3) defeated the Jacksonville Dolphins (2-10) 72-55. Once again, the Tide was lead by Trevor Releford who had 18 points while Tony Mitchell added 17 points. Trevor Lacy also had 11 points. Bama continued it hot shooting from the three-point line as they were […]
Davidson Lineman Alphonse Taylor Switches to Alabama
Posted by: | CommentsAlabama got another commitment as Davidson lineman Alphonse Taylor who was a Florida State recruit, has now switched to Alabama and will enroll next month. Davidson head coach Fred Riley has a policy with his football players telling them not to commit unless they meant it. “We should change the language,” Riley said. “It’s really […]
On the Road to the 14th National Championship: Game 6 Vanderbilt
Posted by: | CommentsNormally when the Tide faces the Vanderbilt Commodores it goes something like this: Vandy stays in the game early before the Tide pulls away; this game no exception. Although the Tide had a14-0 lead at the half lead by passing of one AJ McCarron who had a career high four touchdown passes, the Tide really […]
Sporting News List 2009 Alabama Team as One of the Best
Posted by: | CommentsThe Sporting News did a list of the top 10 best teams of the BCS Era, and the 2009 Crimson Tide came in at No. 5. Here is what was said in the Sporting News article about the team: It hardly was a rags-to-riches story for the 2009 Crimson Tide, but they were competing in […]
Follow Us On Twitter!
Posted by: | CommentsIf you want to know what I want for Christmas, then just “follow us” on Twitter! AL CrimsonTide has a great Twitter feed and we would love to have you follow us there. We post some different things there about Alabama that you might find entertaining. Check it out! Merry Christmas! Check it out by going to […]