Archive for Alabama Football
Where Are They Now? Freddie Kitchens
Posted by: | CommentsMost Alabama fans remember Freddie Kitchens as the heavy set quarterback who lead Alabama to victory over Auburn in Gene Stallings final game as Tide head coach. In the 1996 Iron Bowl, Kitchens would march his team down the field with only seconds to go to defeat Auburn 24-23. Some fans crudely referred to Kitchens […]
Where Are They Now? Van Tiffin
Posted by: | CommentsIf you were a kid growing up in the 1980’s like me, you’ll never forget the 1985 Iron Bowl which cemented the legacy of one Van Tiffin. Tiffin will forever be a hero in most Alabama fans minds when he kicked a 52-yard field goal to defeat the Auburn Tigers and Bo Jackson 25-23. Tiffin […]
Tide Coaches Pay Quarterback Winston a Visit
Posted by: | CommentsNow that Doug Nuessmeier has been named the Tide’s new offensive coordinator, his first order of business is to to try to get Hueytown quarterback Jameis Winston to switch his commitment back to the Tide. There are rumors that Winston is starting to waver in his commitment to Florida State which was echoed by his […]
Tide Commitment Yeldon Wins Mr. Football
Posted by: | CommentsTide running back recruit T.J. Yeldon was named the state’s Mr. Football Wednesday by the Alabama Sports Writer Association. Yeldon, was the first running back to be named Mr. Football since Etowah’s Carnell Williams back in 2000. Yeldon rushed for 2,196 yards and scored 32 touchdowns on the season. Yeldon enrolled at Alabama last week […]
Funny Video: Do the Saban
Posted by: | CommentsNow that the Tide has won it’s 14th National Championship, there have several music videos to celebrate the Tide’s achievements this season, but this has to be one of the funniest tributes. You’ve seen LSU fans do the Les Miles, but are you ready for the Nick Saban? If not after seeing this video, […]
New Orleans Police Make Arrest in LSU Fan Prank
Posted by: | CommentsFriday, New Orleans police department made an arrest in the new infamous prank pulled on an LSU fan in a Krystal near Bourbon Street. Here is what is being reported by ESPN.com: Brian Downing, 32, of Smiths Station, Ala., was booked on charges of sexual battery and obscenity. He was videotaped Jan. 9 “placing his “manly […]
Georgia 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 […]
Saban Says Nussmeier Will Be “A Great Fit” For the Tide
Posted by: | CommentsAs expected, Alabama and head coach Nick Saban announced the return of Lance Thompson and the hiring of offensive coordinator Doug Nussmeier to the Bama coaching staff offically. Saban seemed excited about both hires. Saban said he was excited to have Nussmeier join his staff “We are excited to have Doug as our new offensive […]
Tide Struggles in Loss to Vandy
Posted by: | CommentsAlabama had a chance to prove to the rest of the country last night that they were worthy of a bid to the NCAA Tournament, but instead the Tide came out flat. Vandy defeated the Tide 69-59, but to be honest it wasn’t even that close. After Bama took an early six-point lead in the […]
Tide Tries to Bounce Back against Vandy
Posted by: | CommentsAfter a close loss to Mississippi State Saturday,the Tide will try to get back on track Thursday night against Vanderbilt. When they Tide faced the Commodores last year, they lost on a controversial call by the officials in the game which may have cost the Tide a victory. The Dores have a 3-0 conference record […]