Big-time prospects set to camp at UA
Alabama's second and final individual football camp for grades 9-12 gets underway in Tuscaloosa this Sunday. The camp runs through Wednesday. The camp will be loaded with plenty of top players from the South and beyond. Several high-level prospects will be on hand either as observers or participants in the event.
In-state DL to watch for 2010
"I've talked with Coach Smart before. He's told me if I keep my grades up that they will take a look at me. I told him it was my dream to go to Alabama."
Top junior LB talks Bama, Auburn
College coaches will be heading to Theodore, Alabama this fall to get a closer look at one of the state's best junior prospects…
Tide eyeing Virginia duo for 2010
The Crimson Tide coaches have extended a verbal offer to one of the nation's top rising junior quarterbacks and are highly interested in one of his teammates who's a defensive lineman.
Zeke Knight medically disqualified
Alabama head coach Nick Saban announced Wednesday that senior linebacker Zeke Knight has been medically disqualified.
Bayou DL eager to learn more about Bama
"Really, I don't know that much about Alabama. I'm going over there for three or four days to find out more about their program."
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Georgia blue-chipper sets announcement
"I've narrowed it to Alabama, Clemson and Miami," says this Georgia star, who will announce his decision at a press conference at 11:30 ET next Monday.
Junior lineman likes Tide, Bulldogs
"I like Alabama very much. They are the only school that I really, really like and I think I might end up at."
South Carolina star plans official visit to UA
"Alabama will definitely be one of my official visits. My first time there last month was at the camp and I fell in love with it…"
Tide looking at elite junior DT
"Alabama is a big name -- you can't miss it. I'm a Nick Saban fan and I like what he did at LSU. I call him 'The Man.'"
Tide among favorites for big-time LB
"I love the SEC and I feel that Alabama will have a good future," he says. "They have a lot of good guys going there and I think they can take it up a level and win a championship."
Mississippi playmaker expects to camp at UA
"Alabama is still one of my favorites," he says. "I think the upcoming visit can increase Alabama's chances…"
Mountain Brook speedster hopes to turn heads at Bama
"I want to go down there and run a good 40. I want to turn their heads and give them something to think about…"
Memphis defender has Bama in top five
"He's outstanding. He's got size, speed, quickness… He's got it all. He's the guy who keeps all the other players going in the right direction. He's been that way since he played Pop Warner ball…"
UA in the lead for Louisiana DL
Finding a defensive lineman versatile enough to play on three- and four-man fronts is not easy, but Alabama coaches know where to look.
Montgomery lineman close to narrowing his list
One of the state's fastest rising prospects is Montgomery-Carver defensive lineman Brandon Moore. The 6-5, 315-pound Moore has picked up 12 offers, including ones from Alabama, Arkansas, Auburn, Clemson, Miami and Tennessee…
Tide already involved with Georgia junior RB
"Coach Smart from Alabama is really interested in me. He came by the school back in the spring…"
Trio of favorites for in-state junior QB
"Alabama has a real good school and winning tradition. I know Coach Saban has a winning tradition. I'd love to go play for a coach who's used to winning."
Mississippi WR duo on Tide's radar
The Tide coaches will be keeping a close eye on Noxubee County HS in Macon the next two years. They are showing strong interest in two Noxubee County wide receivers -- senior Pat Patterson and junior Vincent Sanders.
Speedy RB wants to visit UA
One of the nation's fastest and most-productive running back prospects plans to visit the Capstone later this month.
Tide in good standing with SC defender
"Coach Saban being the head coach and also the DB coach is great. He's known for putting DBs into the league. Alabama is a great school in the SEC, where the level of competition is the best…"
Indiana defender plans to wait
"I went to Auburn and thought it was really nice. Then I went to Alabama and it was great, too…"
Greenville junior DL will be one to watch
This coming season, the Greenville Tigers will boast a pair of D-1 defensive line prospects. Opposing offenses will not only have their hands full trying to block Auburn commitment Jamontay Pilson, but also having to contend with one of the state's top rising juniors.
UA in top three for monster OL
"Coach Saban has told me I'm one of the best offensive linemen he's seen in a while. He likes my athleticism and he thinks I could fit into the offense. He'd like for me to be a replacement for Andre…"
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Vigor trio to watch for 2010
Vigor head coach Kerry Stevenson has a pipeline to college football that will continue flowing for the next few years. For the class of 2010, Stevenson says he has three prospects with outstanding potential.
Big-time junior defender favors two
One of the most talented football players in Alabama will only be a junior this fall. The 6-1, 202-pounder has been a popular name among college coaches since his freshman year.
Peach State LB has a top three
"I've been over to Alabama. I liked what I saw from a football standpoint. I really like Coach Saban. He's a great coach…"
Florida DB hopes to visit Tuscaloosa
"Alabama's been playing pretty good ball lately. Nick Saban has shown an interest in me and I'm interested in them. I like Alabama and it's definitely a school that I want to visit."
Whitehaven DB stays in touch with Bama
"I've talked with Coach [Kevin] Steele quite a bit. We spoke last week on the phone for a while…"
Georgia WR plans to narrow list
"I talked with Coach Smart about a week or so ago. He's talked about how Alabama goes after the best of the best and how they are looking to throw the ball around…"
Star 2010 OL claims Tide offer
"Coach Saban said after the camp that I have a scholarship offer from the University of Alabama. He said that he really liked my footwork…"
Saban gets the jump on top 2010 OL
"We went down to Alabama's camp and Coach [Joe] Pendry was very impressed with him. After the camp, I went up to Coach Saban's office for a little while. He said..."
Mobile corner switches schools
"Alabama is still on top for me," West says. "They have a real, real strong lead. After them, it's…"
Hendrix drafted in 2nd round
Richard Hendrix, who was a junior forward on the Alabama basketball team this past season, was drafted by the Golden State Warriors in the 2nd round of the 2008 NBA Draft late Thursday night. The Athens native was the 49th pick overall in The Draft.
Ariton star might be Alabama's best in 2010
It's never too early to start talking about a top upcoming prospect, especially when he might be the best the state of Alabama will offer in 2010. Even though defensive end/linebacker Craig Sanders plays at Ariton, a small, Class 1A school, many believe the 6-4, 235-pounder will rank among the south's elite prospects in 2010.
Louisiana speedster talks recruiting
"I've always been a Nick Saban fan. I like his ability to teach his players the game…"
Chances fading for in-state RB
"The door is still open for Alabama to break into my top three."
Mississippi back is mum on favorites
"Back when I got the Alabama offer, Coach Saban talked to me and said they were looking at my tape and liked how I run the ball."
Tide still in front for Georgia RB
"When I've visited Alabama, it just felt like home and a place where I can see myself in the future."
Peach State DL dominates at Tide's camp
"I watched him at the camp. He went up against two or three guys [offensive linemen] that Alabama has already offered, and he was never beat…"
Johns dismissed from team
Alabama senior linebacker Jimmy Johns was arrested this morning for the selling of cocaine. According to reports, Johns was charged with five counts of distribution of a controlled substance and one count of possession of a controlled substance.
"Jimmy Johns has been dismissed from the team," Tide head coach Nick Saban said in a statement released this morning. "This type of behavior obviously will not be tolerated and he is no longer a part of our program."
Johns, who was a running back in his three seasons at Alabama, was expected to compete for a starting spot at linebacker this fall.
Catching up with an elite DT
Some of the country's top programs, including Alabama, Florida, Florida State, LSU, Michigan, Tennessee and USC, would love nothing more than to add this 6-4, 315-pounder to their list of 2009 signees. They'll all have to stay patient, as the ultra-talented defender is taking everything in stride.
Mississippi star visits Bama
"I just went over there to hang out with the coaches and watch some of the seven-on-seven camp they had going on. The visit went pretty well. I got another chance to talk with Coach Saban…"
Georgia DT wanting Tide offer
"Alabama has been at the top of my list since day one… All I'm doing is waiting on an offer from Alabama."
Bama hosts lineman camp
Several top linemen were in Tuscaloosa on Saturday participating in the Crimson Tide's lineman camp. Here's a look at some of those who participated.
Montgomery lineman recaps visit
"It was my dad's first time to meet Coach Saban," he says. "We got a tour around the whole campus and saw the facilities. My dad likes the school and what Coach Saban had to say today. He talked a pretty good game to us…"
Big RB picks Tide!
"I just told Coach Saban a few minutes ago that I was ready to commit. He was so excited that he jumped up and hugged me…"
Georgia DL shooting for Bama offer
"All I'm thinking about right now is what I can do to beat the offensive lineman they put across from me. I am going to Alabama to impress their coaches…"
Tide watching JUCO lineman
There's little doubt that the Alabama coaches are searching for at least one more true tackle to be part of a class that will be loaded with offensive linemen. A prospect to keep an eye on in the coming months is Trevor Newsom of Itawamba CC in Mississippi.
Florida corner keeping options open
"I really didn't expect Alabama to come after me. It was kind of a shock when they offered me. I'm interested in them…"
Big DT to test his mettle at Saturday's camp
"I'm planning to come to Alabama's linemen camp this weekend. I'm looking forward to learning something and having fun competing. I want to get better…"
Atlanta playmaker is taking his time
"Alabama is a good program and has a good recruiting class they just signed. I'm going to try to make it there for their camp…"
Indiana blue-chipper discusses Alabama visit
"I talked with Coach Saban quite a bit. He basically told me that they need me at Alabama. He said that if I came there that I could get some good early playing time…"
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