Archive for Alabama Football
Kirkpatrick Charged with Drug Possession
Posted by: | CommentsAfter declaring himself for the NFL Draft, Dre Kirkpatrick along with another former Crimson Tide player Chris Rodgers, was charged with Possession of marijuana in Manatee County (Fla.). Kirkpatrick was booked and then set free on a $120 bond. According to the Tuscaloosa News, the arrest report by the Palmetto Police Department, said that […]
Saban hires Doug Nussmeier as new OC
Posted by: | CommentsAfter weeks of speculation, Alabama announced that former Washington assistant Dough Nussmeier was named the new offensive coordinator for the Tide. According to Chase Goodbread of Tidesports.com, under Nussmeier, the Washington offense averaged 410 yards per game, ranking No. 38 in the nation, and 33.4 points per game, which ranked 26th nationally. The Huskies’ offensive […]
The tough SEC stretch for the Crimson Tide started Saturday with a loss to No. 20 Mississippi State, 56-52. It doesn’t get any easier Thursday night playing a good Vandy team in Tuscaloosa. Bama then turns around and goes to Kentucky on the road on Saturday. In the game Saturday, the Mississippi State Bulldogs were […]
Tide’s Championship Celebration Will Be Today @ 2
Posted by: | CommentsThe University of Alabama announced Friday that the national championship celebration will take place Saturday January 21st 2 p.m. at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The event is free and will only be one hour. According to the University, The first 30,000 fans entering the stadium will receive a poster of the championship team. Fans also will […]
Reports: Sal Sunseri Takes Tennessee Job, Thompson back with the Tide
Posted by: | CommentsIt was reported Friday by GoVols24/7 and Izzy Gould of AL.com, that Sal Sunseri will be taking the defensive coordinator’s position at Tennessee. Although Sunseri’s son Vinnie plays for the Tide, apparently the money that UT is offering was too much for Sunseri to turn down. According to Gould, Sunseri’s salary will almost double. Sunseri, […]
Video: Alabama Gymnastics Defeats Georgia in Season Opener
Posted by: | CommentsThe defending national champions, the Alabama Crimson Tide, opened their season with a victory over their rivals the Georgia Bulldogs 196.475 to 196.325. Despite having two falls on the beam, the Tide had their first perfect score of the season from senior Geralen Stack-Eaton. On their way to winning their fifth national championship last year, […]
Coach Saban Reportedly Re-Hiring Tennessee’s Lance Thompson
Posted by: | CommentsAfter losing 2011’s top recruiter (according to 247Sports), Sal Sunseri, to Tennessee this week, Alabama is reportedly striking back by hiring their top recruiter, Lance Thompson. You may remember him. Thompson was Rival’s Recruiter of the Year in 2008 for Alabama. You may remember that class? Julio Jones, Mark Ingram, Mount Cody, Mark Baron, Don’ta […]
VIDEO: Coach Saban Enjoyed This Victory A Little More Than Most
Posted by: | CommentsI think Coach Saban enjoyed this last victory a little more than most. You can see it after the Gatorade bath. He may not admit it, but the sweet satisfaction of winning a national championship this year, after being down for the count following the LSU loss last November, is pretty much the highlight of […]
Tide Tames Tigers Again
Posted by: | CommentsSame two teams, different forum, same result. Alabama’s domanice of the LSU Tigers (11-5,1-1) continued on the basketball court Wednesday night as the Tide defeated the Tigers 69-53. The Tide got off to a slow start early on, but the team caught fire in the second half lead by the 20 points of Trevor Releford. […]
Richardson, Hightower and Kirkpatrick Announce for the NFL
Posted by: | CommentsTrent Richardson and Dre Kirkpatrick both announced they will be taking their talents to the NFL according to Chase Goodbread of Tidesports.com Dont’a Hightower, who did not make today’s press conference, also decided to turn pro today as well. Kirkpatrick was quoted as saying “This is a family decision and I’m going to leave for […]