Bama Gets Surprise Commitment
By · CommentsBama got an early Christmas surprise from junior college cornerback Travell Dixon of Miami, Florida. Dixon chose the Tide over Florida State. According to the Dothan Eagle, the 6-foot-2, 200-pounder is expected to enroll early and go through the fourth quarter conditioning program and spring practice. The obligatory youtube video!
Saban Pleased with Tide Practice So Far
By · CommentsPractice this week has gone well so far according to Coach Nick Saban. Saban says he has been pleased with the players with the response so far this week. “We have had good work for three days now,” he said after Wednesday’s two-plus hour drills in full pads indoors. “As we told the players when […]
Green has Procedure Done on Shoulder
By · CommentsJaMychal Green broke a little news himself on Twitter. Green, who sat out last night’s game versus Oklahoma State because of an injury, let the cat out of the bag that he had a procedure done on his shoulder. When fans asked what was wrong Green replied “I tore a ligament in my shoulder.” He […]
Some People Fear Clowns, Coach Saban Fears….
By · CommentsFunny Christmas story Coach Saban told the other day about his Christmas memories. Saban says as a child, he didn’t fear clowns, he feared Santa Claus. “I was actually sitting in church on Sunday — actually on Saturday night — and (thinking) how when I was a kid you think of all the things that […]
Most college football experts pointed to this game with Arkansas as game that would show us which team was ready to compete for the national championship. Even though they were undefeated, this would be Arkansas’ first real test of the season against Alabama. The Hogs, their fans, and coaches were making this game their national […]
Well now that Alabama took care of the Razorbacks, its next test would be against the Florida Gators or so we thought. The Gators came into the game fired up and ready for the Tide. Florida would start the game with a huge touchdown pass from quarterback John Brantley and at one point lead the […]
Men’s Basketball: The Tide Ropes Oklahoma State
By · CommentsWell, it’s wasn’t the BCS Championship, but Alabama (9-3) did defeat Oklahoma State (6-5), 69-52. The Tide finally got the offense rolling last night making five three-pointers in the first half and for the game making 7-15 three-pointers. The early three’s put Bama ahead by as many as 19 points in the first half. Trevor […]
Former Tider Antonio McDyess Retires
By · CommentsAfter 17 years in the NBA, former Alabama basketball player Antonio McDyess is retiring. The Spurs waived the 17-year NBA veteran who averaged 12.0 points and 7.5 rebounds per game for his career while also playing for the Denver Nuggets, Phoenix Suns, New York Knicks and Detroit Pistons. The 6-10 forward/center finished his career 66th […]
The last few seasons, the Tide has opened up on the road with Clemson and Virginia Tech in the Georgia Dome; this year, the Tide waited until the second game of the season to go on the road to play Big 10 foe Penn State. Penn State came into this game with one of the […]
McElwain Returns to Practice; Thanks Players
By · CommentsIt was an emotional moment Monday for new Colorado State coach and Alabama offensive coordinator Jim McElwain. This was the first time McElwain was able to address his players since he took the CSU job. According to the Dothan Eagle, McElwain got chocked up. “He told us we put him in that position to have […]
