Elite junior names four favorites
One Georgia's top prospects for the 2011 class already has four favorites." I'm keeping my eye on several schools recruiting me," he says. "But my top four are Florida, Alabama, Georgia and Florida State."
Alabama interested junior DB
As in recent years, the Tide will look to Georgia for top prospects. One junior the Alabama staff is already showing interest in is safety Avery Walls of Union Grove HS in McDonough. The 5-10, 185-pounder already holds offers from...
Saban, player interviews from Monday's PC
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Georgia standout talks about Tide offer
Last week TI reported that linebacker/defensive end Adrian Hubbard (6-7, 227) of Norcross, GA could be closing in on an Alabama offer. The Tide staff first contacted Hubbard last Monday. UA defensive coordinator Kirby Smart watched Hubbard play on Friday night. The next day, Alabama head coach Nick Saban extended Hubbard an offer.
Nick Saban's press conference report
The much-needed bye week appears to have been a success for the Crimson Tide. Nick Saban said he was pleased with the effort and the progress his team made in practices last week.
Will Bama start to jell against LSU?
When Coach Paul 'Bear' Bryant was making his annual run through the SEC in the 70s, he targeted the LSU game as the point in the season for his team to start jelling for the championship stretch. Back then, LSU was usually the Tide's ninth game of the season. As it was in those days, LSU is Alabama's ninth game this season, and if the undefeated Tide is going to jell for a championship run, it starts against the Tigers this Saturday.
Decisions likely to come soon
Two of Alabama's top targets are expected to make their college choices soon, and if things go as anticipated, both will have good news for the Crimson Tide.
Big junior OL likes the Tide
The 2011 class of in-state offensive linemen will have several players to keep an eye on, including big Spencer Region of Cullman. The 6-6, 341-pound Region is drawing interest from Alabama, Auburn, Georgia, Ole Miss, Oregon and Penn State.
2011 pass rusher on Bama's radar
At 6-5 and 235-pounds, junior linebacker/defensive end Keymiya Harrell of Dallas County HS in Plantersville has the frame. With 15 sacks as a sophomore, he also has the game. So it's no wonder that schools such as Alabama, Auburn, FSU, Georgia and Ole Miss are already keeping tabs on him.
Fast-rising DE catches Tide's attention
Although the Tide's 2010 class is filling up quickly, UA's coaches are still on the lookout for talented players. One prospect who recently caught the staff's eye is defensive end Adrian Hubbard of Norcross, Georgia.
Hightower discusses injury
This afternoon, for the first time since he was injured in the first quarter of the Arkansas game, sophomore Will linebacker Dont'a Hightower discussed his injury with the media.
Saban previews bye week in SEC Teleconference
Alabama Coach Nick Saban seemed relaxed during his weekly SEC teleconference. He welcomed the bye week and told how it would used.
Tide looking at junior QB
Last Saturday, Alabama welcomed several prospects in town to watch the Tide's 12-10 win against Tennessee. One of the top juniors in attendance was quarterback Akil Dan-Fodio of Redan HS in Stone Mountain, Georgia.
TI TV for October 27
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Saban, player post-practice comments
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Tuesday comments from Nick Saban
Following Tuesday's practice, Tide head coach Nick Saban met with the media. Here are some of Coach Saban's comments.
JUCO receiver discusses UA trip
El Camino CC in Torrance, California is home to one of the nation's top junior college prospects, wide receiver Kenbrell Thompkins. The 6-2, 184-pound Thompkins holds offers from Alabama, Florida, LSU and Tennessee. This past weekend, Thompkins was in Tuscaloosa for his first official visit. What did the standout pass-catcher think of the trip?
Hill has exciting time in Tuscaloosa
One of the Tide's biggest commitments in the 2010 class is Alfy Hill of West Brunswick HS in Shallotte, North Carolina. The 6-4˝, 247-pound pass rusher was in Tuscaloosa this past weekend on his official visit. As expected, Hill had a terrific time at UA.
Olive Branch OL talks about Alabama visit
Shon Coleman had been to Tuscaloosa. But he had never been to see the Tide play. On Saturday, the 6-7, 285-pound standout offensive lineman from Olive Branch, MS Coleman was in town on an unofficial visit for Alabama's 12-10 win over Tennessee.
Sims anxious after Bama visit
Phillip Sims, the Crimson Tide's prize quarterback recruit from Chesapeake-Oscar Smith, VA, got his first real experience of Alabama football this past Saturday. Sims made his official visit to Tuscaloosa for the Alabama-Tennessee game. Sims discusses his visit.
Tide interested in junior DB
It's early, but the 2011 class of in-state defensive backs appears to be strong. One reason for that is Christion Jones of Minor HS in Adamsville.
Nashville lineman visits UA
Alabama and Tennessee are more than rivals on the field. The two also compete in recruiting. One of the biggest targets for each program this year is Nashville-Maplewood offensive lineman James Stone (6-4, 300).
JUCO corner discusses UA visit
Mike Harris couldn't have picked a better game for his official visit. The junior college cornerback from El Camino CC in Torrance, CA was in town this weekend and took in Saturday's thrilling 12-10 win over Tennessee.
Prospects watch Tide beat Vols
As expected, several prospects made visits to Tuscaloosa to see the Crimson Tide's dramatic 12-10 win over Tennessee.
Tennessee photos
Here are scenes from the Tide's win over Tennessee.
Post-game comments by Saban and players
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For the Tide, it's good to have Mount Cody
The biggest man on the field was lying in a heap on the grass of Bryant-Denny Stadium. He'd just made the biggest play of his life. The big man: Terrance Cody. All 6-5, 354 pounds of him
Cody, Tiffin propel Tide in dramatic win over Vols
At Alabama, it's called "max block" for good reason. It's the team's biggest man, 355-pound Terrence Cody, trying to get a strong push up the middle to block a field goal. Cody did that, not once but twice in the fourth quarter, including the game's last play, to preserve a 12-10 Alabama victory over Tennessee.
Tennessee stats
Stats at rolltide.com.JUCO corner has arrived for official visit
Back in May, El Camino CC head coach John Featherstone was telling TI about his star wide receiver, Kenbrell Thompkins. Featherstone stopped in the middle of a sentence. "I'll tell you the guy Alabama likes that nobody is talking about," he said. "That's my corner, Mike Harris."
Memphis standout set to visit UA on Saturday
"I talked to Coach Cig [Cignetti] last night and we got all the details worked out. We're going down there for the Tennessee game tomorrow."
Inside the 5: Alabama vs. Tennessee
After knocking off South Carolina 20-6, Alabama (7-0, 4-0 SEC) moved to No. 1 in this week's AP Poll. Next up for the Tide is the annual rivalry game with Tennessee (3-3, 1-2 SEC). The Vols have been inconsistent this season, but have had two weeks to prepare, thanks to their normal bye week before playing the Tide. Kickoff between the league's two most storied programs is set for 2:30 p.m. inside Bryant-Denny. With the game one day away, let's take a look at five storylines that will play a role in the outcome.
SEC Basketball Media Days
University of Alabama head men's basketball coach Anthony Grant and senior guard Mikhail Torrance met with members of the assembled media Thursday morning at the Southeastern Conference's annual media tipoff. The Crimson Tide representatives spent more than two hours discussing the upcoming season with various local, regional and national outlets. Grant drew a strong following most of the morning as the excitement builds around his first season at Alabama.
Tide OL target expected in Tuscaloosa
"Yes, we'll be there around 9 o'clock Saturday morning," says his high school coach. "He's looking forward to it. It's not an official visit. He'll set his official visit to be taken after our season."
SEC schools interested in Alabama junior
Due to his impressive combination of size and speed, Jervohnte Riles of Jess Lanier HS in Bessemer is already receiving interest from Alabama, Auburn, South Carolina and Tennessee. At 6-4, 220, Riles could project at outside linebacker, defensive end or tight end.
Standout OL plans to visit UA this Saturday
"I'm planning to go over to Alabama this Saturday for the Tennessee game if a ride comes through for me. I won't know for sure if I have a ride until Friday."
Wedesday practice report
Following Wednesday's practice, Saban said that he was pleased with the way his players had responded with good work this week.
Saban previews Tennessee in weekly SEC Teleconference
"Tennessee is a great traditional rivalry game for us," Saban said. "The rivalry is very storied and steeped in tradition. Tennessee has improved dramatically since the beginning of the season. Coach (Lane) Kiffin has done a really good job of instilling discipline…"
TI TV for October 20
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Tuesday player comments
"I was kind of a little shocked by the number of yards at the end of the game," running back Mark Ingram said of his performance in the South Carolina game. "I don't really pay attention to yards. I just try to make the most of every opportunity I have."
Recruiters eyeing John Carroll star for 2011
An in-state prospect to watch for 2011 is Birmingham-John Carroll linebacker/defensive end Kameron Wood. John Carroll head coach Chris Musso says that, as a pass rusher, Wood is already a "force."
Top junior OL plans to visit UA on Saturday
"It will be my first time in Tuscaloosa," he says. "I'll be there taking it all in and making mental notes and then evaluate everything after it's all done."
Saban, player interviews from Monday's PC
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Nick Saban's press conference report
This Saturday, Tennessee comes to Tuscaloosa. The 3-3 Vols have struggled some. But Saban pointed to Tennessee's last game, a 45-19 pounding of Georgia, as an indication that the Vols are an improving team.
Bama puts on a convincing visit for the Fultons
In closing the deal in recruiting, especially on an out-of-state prospect, sometimes it comes down to convincing the prospect's mother. According to Manning, SC blue-chip cornerback John Fulton, his official visit this past weekend to Alabama was a convincing experience for him and for his mother.
Arenas trying to manage the pain
Coaches and teammates consider Javier Arenas one of the toughest and most competitive players on the Alabama team. So for the star cornerback/kick returner to have missed the South Carolina game with a bruised rib, the pain had to be significant. The question is: How long will he be out?
Shepherd has "awesome" visit
The Tide welcomed three official visitors to Tuscaloosa this weekend, one of whom was offensive lineman Austin Shepherd of North Gwinnett HS in Suwanee, Georgia. The 6-4, 315-pounder committed to Alabama in March and he hasn't looked back.
Bama visit tops off big weekend for Foster
Cade Foster couldn't have had a better weekend. It started on Friday night, when he helped Southlake-Carroll beat Flower Mound-Marcus.
Prospects watch Tide handle Gamecocks
The big name on campus this weekend has been Manning, SC star John Fulton, one of the nation's top cornerbacks. The 6-1, 185-pound Fulton arrived in Tuscaloosa on his official visit on Saturday morning and is expected to return home on Monday.
South Carolina photos
Here are scenes from the Tide's win over South Carolina.
Johnson was ready for Spurrier's challenge
Alabama's top cover cornerback was out with a bruised rib. Alabama's nickel back became the starting left corner for a game against one of America's top offensive minds. And senior Marquis Johnson, at times maligned by Tide fans and exploited by opposing quarterbacks, stepped up. Big-time.
South Carolina post-game notes
Mark Ingram's 246-yard performance against South Crolina is the second best single-game rushing performance in the FBS ranks this season.
Post-game comments by Saban, Spurrier and players
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Ingram, defense power Tide past Gamecocks
With the passing game struggling, Mark Ingram pounded the South Carolina defense for a Bryant-Denny Stadium record 246 yards rushing and a touchdown to help Alabama beat the Gamecocks 20-6 on a chilly Homecoming night in Tuscaloosa.
South Carolina stats
Stats at rolltide.com.Inside the 5: Alabama vs. South Carolina
After a pair of victories on the road, No. 2 Alabama (6-0, 3-0 SEC) returns home for an evening matchup against No. 22 South Carolina (5-1, 2-1 SEC). Kickoff is slated for 6:45 p.m., and the atmosphere in Tuscaloosa should be terrific. With an improving offense and stingy defense, the Gamecocks aren't your typical Homecoming opponent. They are good enough to make things interesting against a Tide squad that continues to play as well as any team in the country. As kickoff nears, let's look at five storylines that will play a role in the outcome.
White completely sold on Bama
For the past few months, DeAndrew White had an idea where he might go to school. Contrary to speculation, it wasn't Texas.
Star junior WR is a fan of the Tide
In the class of 2011, Mississippi will be loaded with top receivers, and one of the best will be Donte Moncrief, a 6-3, 195-pounder from Raleigh.
Wednesday's practice report
The Crimson Tide is past the midway point of its preparations for Saturday's Homecoming game against South Carolina and so far all has gone well.
Nick Saban previews South Carolina in SEC teleconference
"The Ole Miss game was a great win (22-3) and I was proud of the effort," Saban said. "However, South Carolina is only four points (Georgia beat South Carolina 41-37) away from being undefeated."
Big RB interested in Tide
"Alabama plays in the best conference," says one of the South's top uncommitted running backs. "It's a powerhouse school and they run the ball."