Tide headed to Kentucky
The University of Alabama men’s basketball team plays its third game and six days and one of its biggest challenges of the season against No. 3/2 Kentucky on Tuesday evening in Lexington, Ky.
Bama looking at big junior WR
Alabama nabbed some top receivers in the 2010 class, and the Tide staff has already identitfied several wideouts for 2011. One of them is big Jeff Greene of Starr's Mill HS in Fayetteville, Georgia.
Top Virginia WR plans to visit UA this spring
"My coach had Coach Saban on the phone to talk to me. That's when Coach Saban offered me. He said that he really likes my size and the way I catch the ball."
First-half lead evaporates in loss to Mississippi
Sophomore forward JaMychal Green scored 18 points while freshman forward Tony Mitchell added 16 points and eight rebounds,m but it wasn’t enough to counter a furious second-half rally that allowed No. 25 Mississippi to pull away with a 74-67 victory over Alabama on Saturday at C.M. "Tad" Smith Coliseum.
Why did Region "de-commit" from Alabama?
An interesting twist occurred today in Cullman, where offensive lineman Spencer Region announced his college decision. The 6-6, 340-pound Region opened his press conference by saying he was "de-committing" from Alabama. Though he had never publicly committed to Alabama, what Region meant was that he had privately told the Tide staff he was coming.
Tide travels to No. 25 Mississippi
The University of Alabama men’s basketball team hits the road to play its second game in three days when it faces No. 25 Mississippi on Saturday evening. Tipoff at Mississippi’s C.M. Smith Coliseum is scheduled for 5 p.m. with the contest being broadcast regionally on Fox Sports South and streaming online via ESPN360.com.
Florida defender gets Bama offer
Before the 2010 class was even in the books, Alabama head coach Nick Saban and his staff were already working hard on the top prospects for 2011 and beyond. The Tide staff has recently offered many of the South's top juniors, including defensive end/linebacker Aaron Lynch of Island Coast HS in Cape Coral, FL.
Mississippi 2011 WR lands Tide offer
A year ago, Madison-Central, MS head coach Bobby Hall was raving about his star sophomore wide receiver, Tobias Singleton. Hall predicted that Singleton would be one of the nation's top receivers for the class of 2011. It looks like Coach Hall was right. On Wednesday, Singleton picked up an offer from Alabama.
Tide, Vols after two-way lineman
Alabama and Tennessee just finished battling it out for offensive lineman James Stone out of Nashville. Now they're in hot pursuit for another Nashville star, this time junior Antonio Richardson of Ensworth HS. Both have made offers to the 6-6, 300-pound lineman, who should eventually rank among the South's best for 2011.
Lack of execution spoils Tide's night
It was, in basketball lingo, a night of "heat-checks." But in the end, it was an inability to execute an in-bounds play and even get a shot off that cost Alabama a one-point home loss to the Florida Gators. Final: Florida 66, Alabama 65.
Region announcement on again; Dismukes to pick between four
Two of the state's elite junior offensive linemen are ready to make their college decisions. On Wednesday, Cullman guard Spencer Region canceled plans to announce his choice this Saturday. Today, Region says the announcement is back on. Spanish Fort center Reese Dismukes will announce his decision next Thursday.
Georgia junior talks Tide; Bama tops his list
The Peach State will have plenty of talented players in the 2011 class, one of whom is Griffin HS standout Xzavier Dickson. After making the rounds at various summer camps and turning what he learned into a terrific junior season, the 6-3, 238-pounder now holds offers from Alabama, Arkansas, Auburn, Florida, FSU...
Signing Day press conference transcript
The transcript includes remarks by Coach Saban and two new players, quarterback Phillip Sims and defensive Back DeMarcus Milliner.
New Tiders
The following have signed to play football for the Tide:
Deion Belue
Ronald Carswell
Cade Foster
Jalston Fowler
John Fulton
Corey Grant
Alfy Hill
Adrian Hubbard
Brandon Ivory
Harrison Jones
Brandon Lewis
Chad Lindsay
Wilson Love
Keiwone Malone
DeQuan Menzie
DeMarcus Milliner
C.J. Mosley
Nick Perry
Austin Shepherd
Blake Sims
Phillip Sims
Brian Vogler
DeAndrew White
Jarrick Williams
Jay Williams
Arie Kouandjio
Tide returns home to face Florida
The University of Alabama men’s basketball returns to Coleman Coliseum Thursday evening to host Florida in head coach Anthony Grant’s first meeting against his former mentor, Florida head coach Billy Donovan. Tipoff of the game, broadcast by ESPNU, is scheduled for 6 p.m.
The Crystal Ball: Pre-NSD
With signing day upon us, Alabama practically has its class wrapped up. But there are a couple of prospects that Tide eyes will be on tomorrow. Offensive linemen James Stone of Nashville-Maplewood, TN and Shon Coleman of Olive Branch, MS will announce their decisions on Wednesday morning. Where will they end up?
Kouandjio excited about UA commitment
Many thought that offensive tackle Arie Kouandjio was going to wait until signing day to announce his college intentions, but the big lineman out of DeMatha Catholic HS in Hyattsville, Maryland couldn't keep a secret. "I called and committed to Alabama last night," he says.
Kouandjio picks the Tide
Blue-chip offensive lineman Arie Kouandjio (6-6, 320) of Hyattsville-DeMatha, MD has committed to Alabama. More later.
As NSD nears, Tide trying to regain recruiting momentum
Within the past week it appeared that Alabama would close out this recruiting class with a bang. Now it's not so clear how the Tide will finish.
Another Georgia LB lands a Tide offer
On Saturday, Decatur-SW DeKalb junior linebacker Terrance Smith picked up an offer from Alabama. On Sunday, A.J. Johnson of Gainesville, GA was awakened from a nap with news that he had landed an offer from the Crimson Tide.
Menzie happy he's headed to Alabama
There's only one word DeQuan Menize could find to decsribe his feelings after committing to Alabama on Sunday. "Happy," says the 5-11, 200-pound junior college cornerback from Copiah-Lincoln CC in Wesson, MS. "That's about all I can say. I am genuinely happy."
More reaction from UA's Junior Day
Other in-state prospects who attended Alabama's Junior Day on Saturday included the Gadsden City duo of wide receiver Daryl Collins and running back Alonzo Harris and Adamsville-Minor defensive back Christion Jones.
Prospects talk Junior Day
In spite of the cold weather in Tuscaloosa on Saturday, the Crimson Tide had a pretty good turnout at Junior Day. Among the in-state prospects in attendance were Calera quarterback Brandon Wells, Vigor defensive back Eric Dixon and Sweet Water linebacker Chris Landrum.
Junior Day goes well for top OL
"It was good to talk with Coach Saban again," says this top offensive lineman in town for the Tide Junior Day on Saturday. "He just basically talked about the experience of playing for Alabama and all about the university."
Texas DL blown away at Junior Day
Many of the juniors who attended the Tide's Junior Day on Saturday had already been to UA several times. But some had never stepped foot on campus. One of those is defensive lineman Desmond Jackson of Westfield HS in Houston. Jackson was blown away by his first visit.
Columbus-Carver duo visit Tuscaloosa
Several top prospects for 2011 were in Tuscaloosa on Saturday taking in Alabama's Junior Day. In spite of bad weather, the Columbus-Carver duo of defensive lineman Gabe Wright and running back Isaiah Crowell made the trip to Tuscaloosa, and both are glad they did.
Georgia LB gets offer; Bama leads
SW DeKalb HS in Decatur, GA has a long history for producing outstanding college prospects. That tradition will be carried on in the class of 2011 by linebacker Terrance Smith. The 6-4, 215-pounder was in Tuscaloosa on Saturday for the Tide's Junior Day. During the visit, Smith landed the offer he'd been waiting on.
Cullman junior OL lands Tide offer
One of the state's top offensive linemen for the class of 2011 will be Cullman standout Spencer Region. The 6-6, 340-pounder was in Tuscaloosa on Saturday for the Tide's Junior Day. It was a special day for the mammoth Region.
Alabama falls to Auburn by one
The University of Alabama men's basketball team was unable to convert a go-ahead basket as time expired against Auburn Saturday afternoon and fell, 58-57, in the final game between the two at Beard-Eaves Memorial Coliseum.
Alabama and Auburn to renew rivalry
The University of Alabama men’s basketball team hits the road for the first time in two weeks on Saturday when it ventures to in-state rival Auburn for the 141st installment in the series. Tipoff for the final game between the two programs in Beard-Eaves Coliseum is scheduled for 3 p.m. with the game being broadcast via the SEC Network.
SEC attention for Athens junior
For the 2011 class, the state of Alabama has several quarterbacks who should develop into D-I signees. One of them is Stephen Rivers of Athens.
UA set to host top juniors
On Saturday afternoon, the UA staff will entertain several big-time prospects at the first of two Junior Days for the class of 2011. The purpose of the event is to help prospects and their families understand how recruiting works and what the University offers from academic and athletic standpoints.
Brandon Ivory wanted a challenge
Earlier this month, Brandon Ivory committed to Memphis. But that was before Alabama came calling. Ivory visited UA last weekend and switched his commitment to the Tide today. "He's looking for a challenge," says East head coach Marcus Wimberly. "He wants to play against the best, and Alabama will give him that opportunity."
Ivory looking for challenge; Picks Tide
Back in December TI said to keep an eye on Memphis-East fast-rising defensive lineman Brandon Ivory. Following his visit to UA over the weekend, the 6-3, 330-pound Ivory committed to Alabama. "He's looking for a challenge," says East head coach Marcus Wimberly. "He wants to play against the best, and Alabama will give him that opportunity." Complete report coming later.
Recruiting heating up: Tide waging serious battles as NSD nears
Less than a week before national signing day, Alabama is one of several school's waging serious battles for top prospects. To say it's getting hot would be an understatement. But one thing to remember is that according to numerous former prospects and their parents, when it gets to this point in the recruiting process, the Alabama staff is second to none in laying out a specific plan for success academically, athletically and socially. So as Alabama heads into battle, the Tide is well-prepared for the fight.
Charvez 'En Fuego' as Tide dumps LSU
Alabama outscored the visiting Bayou Bengals of LSU 34-13 in the final 20 minutes to turn what was shaping up to be an ugly loss into what, in SEC play, was a beat-down. Final: Tide 57, Tigers 38. was due, largely in part, to the torrid 3-point shooting of Charvez Davis.
Tide coaches have productive meeting with Arie K
A long day for Tide assistants Joe Pendry and Sal Sunseri started this morning with a trip to DeMatha HS in Hyattsville, MD to visit Arie Kouandjio. The UA coaches had a productive meeting with the 6-5, 320-pound, blue-chip offensive lineman.
The second coming of Danny Woodson
Back in the late 80s, Chris Raymond was a teammate at LeFlore HS with star quarterback Danny Woodson, who went on to play for Alabama. Now, as the head coach at LeFlore, Raymond's star player is Woodson's son, junior wide receiver Danny Woodson, Jr.
Sorting out Bama's OL recruiting
Alabama wanted two more offensive linemen in this year's class. By the end of this week, the Tide coaching staff might know which two Bama will get. It all gets started on Wednesday, when one top offensive lineman will arrive in Tuscaloosa on an official visit and two other offensive line targets will receive visits from UA assistants.
Signing day might be exciting after all
For Alabama, it seemed as though signing day would come and go without many last-minute decisions. But with the Tide's top commitment, Keenan Allen, now undecided, with James Stone vacillating between Alabama and Tennessee, and with the Tide back in the picture for Ahmad Dixon and now in the mix for DeQuan Menzie and Calvin Smith, signing day might be pretty exciting after all.
Tide wraps up homestand against LSU
The University of Alabama wraps up a three-game homestand Wednesday evening when it welcomes LSU to Coleman Coliseum for the second meeting between the two teams this season. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. on the SEC Network and ESPN360.com.
Blue-chip junior set to see UA
Trey DePriest of Springfield, Ohio is already being tabbed as one of the nation's top prospects for 2011. The 6-1, 218-pound linebacker is rapidly approaching 20 offers, with some of the major ones coming from Alabama, Michigan, Notre Dame, Ohio State and Oklahoma.
Turning Stone; Vols forge ahead for OL
Nashville-Maplewood offensive lineman James Stone had his choices narrowed to Alabama and Auburn. But new Tennessee head coach Derek Dooley made a major impression on Stone during Stone's official visit to Knoxville this weekend. The result is that the 6-4½, 300-pound Stone has dropped Auburn and will now choose either Alabama and Tennessee.
Tide trying to close on top DL
With signing day just eight days away, one of the Tide's top priorities is to land a top defensive lineman or two. One of the top targets is Hialeah, FL standout Calvin Smith (6-3, 265), a former Tennessee commit who was in Tuscaloosa this past weekend on an official visit.
Anthony Grant previews LSU and Auburn during SEC Teleconference
Alabama men's basketball coach Anthony Grant previewed the upcoming LSU and Auburn games during the weekly SEC Teleconference. Alabama and LSU (9-10 and 0-5 SEC) will tipoff Wednesday, January 27 at 7:00 pm. (CT) at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa with the game televised by the SEC Network. Then the Tide will travel to Auburn to play the Tigers Saturday, January 30 with tipoff at 3:00 pm (CT) on the SEC Network.
Junior QB interested in the Tide
When a prep quarterback throws more than 90 touchdown passes over two seasons, like Justin Worley did during his sophomore and junior years, college coaches are sure to take notice. Worley, a 6-4½, 200-pounder from Northwestern HS in Rock Hill, SC, has received early offers from...
UA looking at big junior OT
South Carolina has several excellent prospects in the class of 2011. One of the biggest and best is offensive tackle Brandon Shell of Goose Creek. The 6-7, 285-pounder, who's the great nephew of NFL Hall of Famer Art Shell, has picked up numerous offers.
Ivory picks up Tide offer
True noseguard-types are difficult to find, which is why the Alabama staff has taken a recent liking to Brandon Ivory. This weekend, the big defensive tackle from East HS in Memphis checked out Tuscaloosa for the first time ever. Suffice to say, he was impressed.
Is Corey Grant solid to Alabama?
For months, Auburn fans have claimed that Opelika running back/kick returner Corey Grant would eventually switch his commitment from Alabama to the Tigers. The rumors were further fueled today when Grant posed a question on Facebook asking if he should roll with the Tide or say 'War Eagle' on signing day. So, is he solidly committed to Alabama or not?
Tight end recaps official visit
As the younger brother of Tide freshman offensive guard Barrett Jones and the son of former UA basketball player Rex Jones, Harrison Jones knows Tuscaloosa well. Nevertheless, this weekend's official visit was still special for the 6-4, 235-pound tight end from Evangelical Christian School in Memphis.
Toby Jackson enjoys time in Tuscaloosa
Navarro College standout Toby Jackson has been on the UA campus several times in the past, but the 6-5, 250-pound defensive end, who played high school ball in Griffin, Georgia, was glad to see Tuscaloosa again.
Menzie: "I couldn't ask for anything more from a visit"
Heading into the official visits this weekend, one unknown was the status of Copiah-Linclon CC-Wesson, MS cornerback DeQuan Menzie. The 6-0, 198-pounder is a top-notch prospect, but rarely does Alabama head coach Nick Saban take a junior college player who can't enroll by January. As TI stated in Friday's visitors update, Menzie could be an exception. According to Menzie, he might just be.