Archive for Nick Saban
Sims to Get More Playing Time Against North Texas
Posted by: | CommentsIt is being reported that the quarterback competition between Phillip Sims and AJ McCarron is not over. Sims reportedly will see more playing time this weekend against the Mean Green of North Texas according to Chase Goodbread of Tidesports.com, Coach Saban will use both quarterbacks this weekend. “We’ll continue to work the quarterbacks as we […]
Saban Disses New Uniforms
Posted by: | CommentsAs most of us know, Nick Saban is not one for biting his tongue when it comes to something he believes in. With that being said, Saban doesn’t think much of schools who change from their traditional uniforms for publicity. “I’m a traditionalist. I don’t think a coach should change the uniforms. Just for some […]
Saban Offers Opinion on Muschamp/Dooley Match-up
Posted by: | CommentsTwo coaches from the Nick Saban coaching tree will be facing each other this weekend when Florida and Tennessee play Saturday. This is the first time Will Muschamp of Florida and Derek Dooley of Tennessee will play each other, both Muschamp and Dooley were assistant coaches under Saban. While Saban didn’t offer a prediction or […]
Does Playing A Team Like North Texas Hurt the Tide?
Posted by: | CommentsDoes anyone really think that North Texas will give Alabama a hard time this weekend? The Tide welcomes in the Mean Green this into Tuscaloosa and to say there is no buzz about this game would be an understatement. There was more hype and excitement about Kent State then this game, probably because it was […]
Is Phillip Sims Becoming Disgruntled?
Posted by: | CommentsDuring Alabama’s 27-11 victory over Penn State Saturday, quarterback AJ McCarron played the whole contest except for the last minute or so of the game, that’s when back-up qb Phillip Sims came in and closed out the game. Sims on his Twitter account, sounded more then a bit disappointed about his situation: “Dont even feel […]
McCarron to Start, Carter Out of Today’s Game
Posted by: | CommentsAs most thought, AJ McCarron will get the start at quarterback today for the Tide. McCarron last week against Kent State threw for 226 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. To many observing the game, the offense seemed to move the ball more effectively under McCarron then back-up Phillip Sims. Nick Saban didn’t say that […]
Saban To Name QB Starter today; PSU QB’s Struggle
Posted by: | CommentsNick Saban announced yesterday that he will be making a decision on who will start the Penn State game today. “Both guys are working hard,” Saban said. “Both guys have a good attitude about what they’re trying to do, and both guys are preparing well for the game.” Most people think that after last Saturday, […]
Penn State Sends Letter to Tide Fans
Posted by: | CommentsIn a very classy move, Steve Sampsell who is the director of college relations at Penn State, sent a very classy letter to UA’s student newspaper the Crimson White welcoming Alabama fans and students to their campus this weekend for the game against the Nittany Lions. Sampsell was very complimentary of how he and Penn […]
Commitment 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 […]
VIDEO: Take A Peek Into Nick Saban’s Hometown, Carolina, West Virginia
Posted by: | CommentsNice little video of Nick Saban’s hometown of Carolina, West Virginia. He talks about how everyone knows everyone else, and it provides great insight into what molded him into the coach & person that he is today. This video even has his former high school football coach sharing about Nick Saban’s play calling abilities in […]