Tide in the hunt for LA speedster

By Lee Richards

One of the fastest-rising prospects in Louisiana is Curtis Carter from North DeSoto HS in Stonewall. Slowly but surely, word is getting out about the 5-10, 163-pounder, who recently turned in a 4.37 40-yard dash.

Star receiver working to narrow list

By Lee Richards

Standout receiver prospect Markeith Ambles of Henry County HS in McDonough, Georgia is one of the most-wanted prospects in the country. The 6-2, 187-pound playmaker has over a dozen schools on his list of favorites, but he's trying to trim it.

Waiting over for Bowman

It's been a long two weeks for Michael Bowman. The Tide's star wide receiver signee from Ridgeland HS in Rossville, GA knew that he had passed the online course he took this summer. But he wasn't sure it would be enough for him to be approved by the NCAA Clearinghouse to enroll at UA for the second summer term that begins next week.

Junior defender set to emerge

By Lee Richards

It looks to be another strong crop of prospects in the Mobile area for the class of 2011. One of the region's best rising juniors is Antonio Marsh of Blount HS in Prichard. The 6-1½, 195-pound linebacker prospect is drawing early looks from Alabama, Auburn, South Carolina and Southern Miss.

TE deciding between Tide, Sooners, Tar Heels

It's down to the nitty-gritty for Memphis-Evangelical Christian tight end Harrison Jones. The versatile 6-4, 230-pounder plans to make a decision before the end of the summer -- possibly within the next week or two.

TI TV for June 30

See it on WVUATV.com, the home of Tider Insider TV.

Junior WR likes the SEC

By Lee Richards

Even though he's played only one year of high school football, wide receiver Darien Thomas is already being tabbed as one of the state's top prospects for 2011.

Dallas OL has three favorites

Offensive guard Dalvin Glass of Dallas-Carter, Texas continues to pick up offers. The 6-3½, 312-pound Glass recently landed offers from Kansas State and Tennessee. He also has offers from Alabama, Arkansas, Kansas, Nebraska and Texas A&M.

Miami OL still looking at five

By Lee Richards

One of the South's top offensive line prospects is Torrian Wilson of powerhouse Northwestern HS in Miami. The 6-4, 290-pounder has close to 15 offers, including ones from Alabama, Florida, Georgia Tech, Louisville, Miami, Michigan, Tennessee and UCLA. Other schools expressing interest include Florida State, Ohio State and USC. Wilson is fixed on five schools.

Tide came a long way to land Blount star

A year ago this time, it didn't look good for Alabama with Jarrick Williams. In fact, the Blount safety, who committed to Alabama late Friday night, was so infatuated with LSU that he fully expected he'd end up in Baton Rouge.

LA playmaker talks favorites

By Lee Richards

The Tide is seeking talented playmakers at the wide receiver position, and one of the best in Louisiana is Jarrett Fobbs of Huntington HS in Shreveport. The 5-11, 180-pounder is sitting with 14 offers, with ones from Alabama, LSU, Missouri, Nebraska, Ole Miss, Tennessee, Texas A&M and Texas Tech.

Big DT might be closing in on UA offer

"I couldn't be stopped," this big defensive tackle says of his performance at UA's lineman camp last Saturday. "I went against just about everybody they had and nobody could slow me down."

Recruiting notes

The bulk of the 2009 class is already in Tuscaloosa working out, but questions still surround the academic standing of Rossville-Ridgeland, GA wide receiver Michael Bowman, Dutchtown-Geismar, LA running back Eddie Lacy and Destrehan, LA defensive lineman Darrington Sentimore.

Mississippi pass rusher discusses Bama's camp

"I thought I did really well, especially in the one-on-ones. I got a lot of pressure. I beat my man a lot of times. Coach [Bo] Davis was telling me that I did well. He said that he likes my feet and my quickness."

JUCO safety talks Bama, Georgia

Jakar Hamilton has said all along that Alabama and Georgia are his favorites. Two weeks ago, Hamilton made an unofficial visit to Georgia. This past weekend, the highly-regarded JUCO safety visited Alabama.

Commitment to UA a dream come true for Thomasville punter

Jay Williams didn't plan on being a punter. He became one by chance. In the spring of his freshman year at Thomasville HS in Thomasville, AL, before practice one day Williams was fooling around punting some balls. He didn't know who was watching.

Mississippi star shows something at UA camp

Standout wide receiver/safety Vincent Sanders and some teammates from Macon-Noxubee County, MS were in Tuscaloosa on Saturday participating in the Tide's 7-on-7 camp. The 6-2½, 185-pound Sanders thought the camp went well.

SC star shines at OL camp

Several big guys were in Tuscaloosa on Saturday taking part in Alabama's lineman camp. One of the biggest was Chester, SC offensive lineman Kalon Davis, a 6-5, 350-pounder.

Top junior saw no reason to wait

Russellville rising junior Brent Calloway knew that he might get a verbal offer from Alabama head coach Nick Saban this weekend, so the 6-3, 215-pound Calloway came prepared.

Deshler star talks about commitment

Earlier this week TI reported that Tuscumbia-Deshler cornerback Deion Belue would be making a return trip to Tuscaloosa with his parents. Belue, who participated in Alabama's camp last week, didn't know today's visit to UA would end up like it did.

Vigor RB turns in good camp at UA

"Coach Saban told me that I did real well," says Vigor running back Jalston Fowler, who is committed to Alabama. "He said that I catch the ball really well. He likes my hands."

NC star names Bama his top school

"I would say Alabama is probably my top school right now," says this 6-3, 261-pound tight end/defensive from the state of North Carolina. "I'm going to visit Alabama later this summer."

Deshler DB slated to visit again on Saturday

Fans in the Tuscumbia area have been raving for a long while about Deshler standout defensive back Deion Belue. Belue's performance at Alabama's camp last week has everybody talking now.

Statement from Dr. Robert E. Witt, President

Courtesy UA Media Relations

"The University of Alabama will appeal the sanctions announced on June 11 by the NCAA Committee on Infractions regarding violations of the NCAA's policies on textbooks for student-athletes."

Bama in the race for Oklahoma blue-chipper

"Alabama is very much in the picture. I haven't narrowed my list down yet, but I am going to do it on July 4th. Alabama is going to be in my top five."


	Tide in the hunt for LA speedster By Lee Richards One of the fastest-rising prospects in Louisiana is Curtis Carter from North DeSoto HS in Stonewall. Slowly but surely, word is getting out about the 5-10, 163-pounder, who recently turned in a 4.37 40-yard dash. Star receiver working to narrow list By Lee Richards Standout receiver prospect Markeith Ambles of Henry County HS in McDonough, Georgia is one of the most-wanted prospects in the country. The 6-2, 187-pound playmaker has over a dozen schools on his list of favorites, but he's trying to trim it. Waiting over for Bowman It's been a long two weeks for Michael Bowman. The Tide's star wide receiver signee from Ridgeland HS in Rossville, GA knew that he had passed the online course he took this summer. But he wasn't sure it would be enough for him to be approved by the NCAA Clearinghouse to enroll at UA for the second summer term that begins next week. Junior defender set to emerge By Lee Richards It looks to be another strong crop of prospects in the Mobile area for the class of 2011. One of the region's best rising juniors is Antonio Marsh of Blount HS in Prichard. The 6-1½, 195-pound linebacker prospect is drawing early looks from Alabama, Auburn, South Carolina and Southern Miss. TE deciding between Tide, Sooners, Tar Heels It's down to the nitty-gritty for Memphis-Evangelical Christian tight end Harrison Jones. The versatile 6-4, 230-pounder plans to make a decision before the end of the summer -- possibly within the next week or two. TI TV for June 30 See it on WVUATV.com, the home of Tider Insider TV. Junior WR likes the SEC By Lee Richards Even though he's played only one year of high school football, wide receiver Darien Thomas is already being tabbed as one of the state's top prospects for 2011. Dallas OL has three favorites Offensive guard Dalvin Glass of Dallas-Carter, Texas continues to pick up offers. The 6-3½, 312-pound Glass recently landed offers from Kansas State and Tennessee. He also has offers from Alabama, Arkansas, Kansas, Nebraska and Texas A&M. Miami OL still looking at five By Lee Richards One of the South's top offensive line prospects is Torrian Wilson of powerhouse Northwestern HS in Miami. The 6-4, 290-pounder has close to 15 offers, including ones from Alabama, Florida, Georgia Tech, Louisville, Miami, Michigan, Tennessee and UCLA. Other schools expressing interest include Florida State, Ohio State and USC. Wilson is fixed on five schools. Tide came a long way to land Blount star A year ago this time, it didn't look good for Alabama with Jarrick Williams. In fact, the Blount safety, who committed to Alabama late Friday night, was so infatuated with LSU that he fully expected he'd end up in Baton Rouge. LA playmaker talks favorites By Lee Richards The Tide is seeking talented playmakers at the wide receiver position, and one of the best in Louisiana is Jarrett Fobbs of Huntington HS in Shreveport. The 5-11, 180-pounder is sitting with 14 offers, with ones from Alabama, LSU, Missouri, Nebraska, Ole Miss, Tennessee, Texas A&M and Texas Tech. Big DT might be closing in on UA offer "I couldn't be stopped," this big defensive tackle says of his performance at UA's lineman camp last Saturday. "I went against just about everybody they had and nobody could slow me down." Recruiting notes The bulk of the 2009 class is already in Tuscaloosa working out, but questions still surround the academic standing of Rossville-Ridgeland, GA wide receiver Michael Bowman, Dutchtown-Geismar, LA running back Eddie Lacy and Destrehan, LA defensive lineman Darrington Sentimore. Mississippi pass rusher discusses Bama's camp "I thought I did really well, especially in the one-on-ones. I got a lot of pressure. I beat my man a lot of times. Coach [Bo] Davis was telling me that I did well. He said that he likes my feet and my quickness." JUCO safety talks Bama, Georgia Jakar Hamilton has said all along that Alabama and Georgia are his favorites. Two weeks ago, Hamilton made an unofficial visit to Georgia. This past weekend, the highly-regarded JUCO safety visited Alabama. Commitment to UA a dream come true for Thomasville punter Jay Williams didn't plan on being a punter. He became one by chance. In the spring of his freshman year at Thomasville HS in Thomasville, AL, before practice one day Williams was fooling around punting some balls. He didn't know who was watching. Mississippi star shows something at UA camp Standout wide receiver/safety Vincent Sanders and some teammates from Macon-Noxubee County, MS were in Tuscaloosa on Saturday participating in the Tide's 7-on-7 camp. The 6-2½, 185-pound Sanders thought the camp went well. SC star shines at OL camp Several big guys were in Tuscaloosa on Saturday taking part in Alabama's lineman camp. One of the biggest was Chester, SC offensive lineman Kalon Davis, a 6-5, 350-pounder. Top junior saw no reason to wait Russellville rising junior Brent Calloway knew that he might get a verbal offer from Alabama head coach Nick Saban this weekend, so the 6-3, 215-pound Calloway came prepared. Deshler star talks about commitment Earlier this week TI reported that Tuscumbia-Deshler cornerback Deion Belue would be making a return trip to Tuscaloosa with his parents. Belue, who participated in Alabama's camp last week, didn't know today's visit to UA would end up like it did. Vigor RB turns in good camp at UA "Coach Saban told me that I did real well," says Vigor running back Jalston Fowler, who is committed to Alabama. "He said that I catch the ball really well. He likes my hands." NC star names Bama his top school "I would say Alabama is probably my top school right now," says this 6-3, 261-pound tight end/defensive from the state of North Carolina. "I'm going to visit Alabama later this summer." Deshler DB slated to visit again on Saturday Fans in the Tuscumbia area have been raving for a long while about Deshler standout defensive back Deion Belue. Belue's performance at Alabama's camp last week has everybody talking now. Statement from Dr. Robert E. Witt, President Courtesy UA Media Relations "The University of Alabama will appeal the sanctions announced on June 11 by the NCAA Committee on Infractions regarding violations of the NCAA's policies on textbooks for student-athletes." Bama in the race for Oklahoma blue-chipper "Alabama is very much in the picture. I haven't narrowed my list down yet, but I am going to do it on July 4th. Alabama is going to be in my top five."