THE BIRMINGHAM NEWS- After practicing for the first nine days of preseason camp - twice on two days, not counting split-practices on the first day - the Alabama football team enjoyed its first day off on Sunday.
Alabama coach Nick Saban called it "Squad Sunday."
It's "a great tradition we have here at Alabama where our entire team goes to church together," Saban said Saturday after the Crimson Tide's first preseason scrimmage.
It's "a great tradition we have here at Alabama where our entire team goes to church together," Saban said Saturday after the Crimson Tide's first preseason scrimmage.
THE BIRMINGHAM NEWS- Alabama cornerback Travell Dixon, a promising junior-college transfer who was in the mix to see significant playing time this season, has left the program, according to multiple reports.
Attempts by the al.com Tuscaloosa bureau to reach Dixon were unsuccessful. Alabama has yet to confirm Dixon's departure.
TideSports.com's Andrew Bone was first to report the news. According toBone's report, Dixon left because of "family and personal reasons."
Through the end of July, here are the verbal commits for 2012:
1) LSU Tigers 18
2) Alabama Crimson Tide 14
3) Miss State Bulldogs 14
4) Auburn Tigers 13
5) Arkansas Razorbacks 12
6) Ole Miss Rebels 8
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ALABAMA
Ha’Sean Clinton-Dix, S: Alabama boasts one of the best safety tandems in the league in Mark Barron and Robert Lester, but the 6-foot-1, 203-pound Clinton-Dix has the size and skill set to come in and make the Crimson Tide even stronger on the back end of their defense.
Cyrus Kouandjio, OT: One of the top offensive tackle prospects in the country last year, Kouandjio could provide some immediate depth. The Tide were already looking at moving All-SEC guard Barrett Jones to left tackle.
LSU
Jarvis Landry, WR: If the Tigers are going to make a run at a national championship in 2011, they’re going to need a lot more production from their passing game than they got a year ago. Landry is dynamic in the open field and should complement Rueben Randle and Russell Shepard nicely.
247SPORTS- Robby Green, from John Curtis Christian High School in New Orleans, was suspended for the 2010 season by the NCAA and did not participate in spring drills as Saban continued to describe his status as “suspended indefinitely.”
247 Sports- Robby Green played in 26 games during the 2008-09 seasons, with six starts, and made 33 tackles. He broke up six passes and made an interception against LSU.
Green led the Crimson Tide in 16 special-teams tackles during the 2009 season and had a career-high six tackles against Texas in the BCS National Championship Game against Texas.
TIDESPORTS.COM- University of Alabama defensive lineman Darrington Sentimore is exploring transfer options that include The University of Miami, a source told Tidesports.com Thursday morning.
Miami was among the other schools that recruited Sentimore out of Destrehan High in Louisiana. He also made official visits to Arkansas and LSU before signing with the Crimson Tide in February of 2009.
ESPN- The top 5 include:
1) Alabama
2) Florida
3) Arkansas
4) Georgia
5) LSU
ESPN- Alabama's Trent Richardson lead the pack followed by South Carolina's Marcus Lattimore. Knile Davis from Arkansas, Mike Dyer from Auburn and Brandon Bolden finish out the top 5....
Read full top 10 list...
THE BIRMINGHAM NEWS- Richardson has run for 751 and 700 yards during the past two seasons as Ingram's backup.
Respected prognosticator Phil Steele picks Richardson to win the Heisman this season.
Lindy's puts a value on the entire SEC and here's how they see it:
2) Alabama
4) LSU
10) Arkansas
11) South Carolina
16) Georgia
20) Florida
21) Miss State
24) Auburn
52) Tennessee
62) Ole Miss
63) Kentucky
84) Vanderbilt
RIVALS- Alabama got its first recruit for the 2013 class. Bradley Bozeman from Roanoke, Alabama weighs in at 315 lbs on a 6'5 frame as a high school sophomore.
Plays offensive tackle and has interest from Auburn and Ole Miss.
HUNTSVILLE TIMES- Redshirt freshman Grant originally committed to Alabama over Auburn and Florida in July 2009 before signing a national letter of intent last year.
He would be the fourth Alabama player to transfer since the end of the 2010 season. Others include B.J. Scott (South Alabama), Demetrius Goode (North Alabama) and Petey Smith (Holmes Community College).
Here's a look at where the SEC offensive lines rank nationally in career starts entering the 2011 season:
PRESS REGISTER- Alabama linebacker Petey Smith will transfer to Holmes Community College in Mississippi, he confirmed Monday afternoon.
THE HUNTSVILLE TIMES- Much was made about Alabama in 2010 facing opponents with open dates. Alabama will face three teams with open dates this season.
The Tide also will have relief in terms of timing and travel. Alabama's road tests are Sept. 10 at Penn State, Oct. 1 at Florida, Nov. 12 at Mississippi State and Nov. 26 at Auburn. The Tide gets Arkansas, Tennessee and LSU at Bryant-Denny Stadium, and Vanderbilt replaces South Carolina on the schedule.
ORLANDO SENTINEL- Oversigning isn't an SEC issue. It's a media issue, according to Alabama coach Nick Saban.
As the conference considers changes at the SEC Spring Meetings here, Saban lashed out at reporters after the football coaches presented their suggestions to the athletic directors.
PRESS-REGISTER- Both Alabama coach Nick Saban and Auburn asst. coach Trooper Taylor agree that when a storm ravages your state it puts life in perspective.
Both coaches are involved in the clean-up and are proud of the way people in the state have worked together.
Sources indicate the Alabama has offered a scholarship to Will Gardner of Douglas, Georgia. 6'5, 215 lbs with a big arm.
Gardner has also had offers from Miss State and Louisville.
ESPN- There are four SEC schools that still haven't locked down a starting QB for the 2011 season. This articles looks at the battles going on for Alabama, Auburn, Ole Miss and Florida....
Click on web link for full espn story
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As we approach Memorial Day weekend, the Tide lead in commitments for the SEC West:
Alabama 12
LSU 9
Arkansas 6
Ole Miss 5
Auburn 4
Miss State 2
RIVALS-- Demetrius Goode, from Troup County High School in LaGrange, Ga., initially entered Hargrave Military Academy in Virginia before enrolling at Alabama in 2007. On the first day of fall camp he suffered a serious knee injury, missed all of that season, and struggled to break into the playing rotation for three seasons thereafter.
Goode will be transferring to North Alabama...
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SPORTS RADIO INTERVIEWS- Nick Saban had planned on enjoying May but with the tornadoes he's found picking the pieces.
The damage from the storm will take years to forget.
BIRMINGHAM NEWS- Nine days in Orlando isn't cheap.
Alabama picked up the tab for 815 people, paid out $1.1 million in coaching bonuses and bought another 2,062 in complimentary tickets to end up losing approximately $400,000 from the bowl game.
FOX SPORTS SOUTH- Coach Saban tries to stay focused on football but the single pressing issue in Alabama is helping the victims of the recent tornado.
The damage is catastrophic. The need is great. Talking football gives hope.
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ESPN- Alabama returns a very strong linebacker corp and defensive backs. The big question is will AJ McCarron or Phillip Sims be the starting quarterback.....More...
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NEWS SENTINEL- A recent transfer to Alabama, the Maryville Tennessee favorite was buried on Sunday back in Knoxville, Tennessee. Nearly 2000 people attended including Nick Saban, Derek Dooley, Phillip Fulmer, Johnny Majors.
Douglas played his freshman year with the Vols and then transferred to junior college. He was expected to play in 2011 for the Crimson Tide.
The cause of death has not been determined.
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AL.COM- Juco transfer Aaron Douglas was found dead by police in Fernandina Beach on a 2nd floor balcony. Investigation will continue but police would not rule out alcohol or drugs for the cause of death....
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ESPN- Sports Analyst Chris Low seems to think LSU, Georgia and Alabama have the toughest start....here's why....
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PRESS REGISTER- Coaches Nick Saban and Gene Chizik have events planned on the Gulf Coast this week and they continue their caravans to fire up the fan base....
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LINDY SPORTS-- Alabama, Auburn and Ole Miss still are trying to figure out who the starting QB will be...
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SEC SPORTS REPORT- Alabama leads the pack for the 2012 commits.
Bama 11
LSU 9
Arkansas 6
Auburn 4
Ole Miss 3
Miss State 2
AP- Raw footage of the tornado that leveled Tuscaloosa. Residents said it looks like a bomb went off...
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CHRISTIAN SCIENCE- Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi and Virginia suffered the worst tornado in decades...
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CLARION-LEDGER- Isaac Gross, Defensive Lineman, 6'4" 240 lbs had offers from Tenn, ALA, Miss State.
Temerio Strong, Linebacker, 6'1" 217 lbs had offers from LSU, Tenn, Miss State
Our story on Clowney is done.....What's his best choice??....What are the final choices for the #1 recruit in the country in the final days for signing his letter of intent....click on blue link to read full story
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Cyrus Kouandjio verbally committed to Auburn on signing day on ESPNU. But he never faxed in his commitment.
After a couple of days of family discussions, it appears his parents convinced Cyrus to go to Alabama and join his brother on the offensive line.
Big pick up for the Tide, disappointing loss for the Tigers. 6'6 and 322 LBS
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Breaking.....Missing person alert......Yesterday Cyrus Kouandjio was on ESPNU and committed to the Auburn Tigers.
Unfortunately for Auburn, he never signed the letter of commitment. The 6'6 322 pound offensive lineman from the Washington DC area felt miserable shortly after his public announcement.
Alabama fans believe they may end up with the five star recruit. Apparantly the family will vote later today on where their son will play football.
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Ten SEC teams will play in postseason bowl games.
Dec. 30
Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl: North Carolina 30 Tennessee 27– FINAL
Dec. 31
AutoZone Liberty Bowl – Georgia 6 Central Florida 10 FINAL
Chick-fil-A Bowl – South Carolina 17 Florida State 26 FINAL– ESPN
Jan. 1
Outback Bowl - Florida 37 Penn State 24 FINAL
Gator Bowl– Michigan 14 Mississippi State 52 FINAL--
Capital One Bowl - Alabama 49 Michigan State 7 FINAL--
Jan. 4
Allstate Sugar Bowl - Arkansas 26. Ohio State 31 final
Jan. 7
AT&T Cotton Bowl – Texas A&M 24 LSU 41 final
Jan. 8
BBVA Compass Bowl – Pittsburgh vs. Kentucky – Noon ET, ESPN (Pitt favored by 3 points)
Jan. 10
Tostitos BCS National Championship Game – Oregon vs. Auburn -8:30 pm ET, ESPN (Auburn Tigers favored by 3 points)
Auburn fans got the news they wanted to hear but the investigation may not be over yet.
Very interesting ruling and timing by the NCAA....This clearance by the NCAA almost guarantees Cam Newton will win the Heisman trophy.
| BCS Standings | ||
| RK | TEAM | RECORD |
| 1 | Auburn | 8-0 |
| 2 | Oregon | 7-0 |
| 3 | Boise State | 6-0 |
| 4 | TCU | 8-0 |
| 5 | Michigan State | 8-0 |
| 6 | Missouri | 7-0 |
| 7 | Alabama | 7-1 |
| 8 | Utah | 7-0 |
| 9 | Oklahoma | 6-1 |
| 10 | Wisconsin | 7-1 |
| 11 | Ohio State | 7-1 |
| 12 | LSU | 7-1 |
| 13 | Stanford | 6-1 |
| 14 | Nebraska | 6-1 |
| 15 | Arizona | 6-1 |
| 16 | Florida State | 6-1 |
| 17 | Oklahoma State | 6-1 |
| 18 | Iowa | 5-2 |
| 19 | Arkansas | 5-2 |
| 20 | South Carolina | 5-2 |
| 21 | Mississippi State | 6-2 |
| 22 | Miami (FL) | 5-2 |
| 23 | Virginia Tech | 6-2 |
| 24 | Nevada | 6-1 |
| 25 | Baylor | 6-2 |
#7 Auburn Tigers
#8 Alabama Crimson Tide
#9 LSU
#10 South Carolina
#12 Arkansas
#22 Florida
To see full AP Top 25, click link.
ESPN- There hasn't been this much excitement in Arkansas in a while. The undefeated Razorbacks will try to knock the #1 Alabama Crimson Tide in a game many believe will be the battle for SEC West crown...
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ASSOCIATED PRESS-
1) Alabama
10) Florida
12) Arkansas
13) South Carolina
15) LSU
16) Auburn
See Full Rankings
SEC SPORTS REPORT- We just can't help ourselves. We have to give our opinion on the SEC conference top to bottom....Take these picks to the bank, we're never wrong...
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ESPN- Mark Ingram injured his knee in practice Monday and now will have arthroscopic surgery to begin the healing process. Ingram will be out for the opener against San Jose State and after that will be week to week....
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Current Temperatures 5:58 pm Eastern Time
Tuscaloosa, AL 102*, Starkville, MS 100*,Columbia, SC 96*,
Fayetteville, AR 95*, Athens, GA 94*,Auburn, AL 93*
Oxford, MS 91*, Lexington, KY 91*,Baton Rouge, LA 86*
Gainesville, FL 85*, Knoxville, TN 84*,Nashville, TN 75*
USA TODAY- It looks like Alabama Coach Nick Saban has impressed upon his coaching colleagues that he is the best coach in America. The USA Today Coaches Poll picked the Tide #1 going into 2010....
Developing...
SEC EAST SEC WEST
1) Florida 1) Alabama
2) Georgia 2) Arkansas
3) South Carolina 3) Auburn
4) Tennessee 4) LSU
5) Kentucky 5) Ole Miss
6) Vanderbilt 6) Mississippi State
SPORTING NEWS- Based on the attendance numbers, it appears that SEC West fans are more jacked about their teams than their counterparts in the East.
Who's Up--Alabama, Auburn, Miss State, Ole Miss
Who's Down--Florida, Georgia, LSU, Tennessee, South Carolina, Kentucky
SEC SPORTS REPORT--Between the two teams, they sent 12 players to the NFL in the first 3 rounds!
I acknowlege that Nick Saban and Urban Meyer are the top 2 coaches in the country. But it is easier to win with highly talented players...
