Top prospects expected for Junior Day
This time of year most of the talk in the recruiting world is about the upcoming signing day for seniors. But on Saturday Alabama will host numerous juniors. UA's first Junior Day of the year will give prospects a chance to talk with coaches, tour the campus and learn more about what the University has to offer on and off the field. Here's a look at some of top juniors expected in town for the event.
Jackson-Olin corner set for UA junior day
Birmingham-Jackson Olin standout cornerback Erik Holliday will be one of many 2013 prospects visiting Tuscaloosa this Saturday for the Tide junior day. The 6-1, 177-pound Holliday has been drawing steady interest from Alabama.
Saban visits Korren Kirven
Nick Saban, along with Tide defensive line coach Chris Rumph and receivers coach Mike Groh, traveled to Lynchburg, VA on Wednesday to meet with Brookville HS star defensive lineman Korren Kirven and his parents.
In-state junior has top three
Class of 2013 defensive end Ulric Jones of Oxford has only played football for two years. That hasn't prevented the 6-7, 256-pound from popping up on the radars of college coaching staffs.
Bama looking at 2013 defensive end
In recent years, the UA staff has made a concerted effort to recruit the Jacksonville, Florida area. One of the city's top seniors, wide receiver Chris Black, is already enrolled in Tuscaloosa. Looking ahead, the Tide is involved with one of Jacksonville's top junior prospects, 6-4, 260-pound defensive end DeMarcus Walker of Sandalwood HS.
TI Radio for January 25
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Alabama falls at South Carolina
The University of Alabama men’s basketball team fell to South Carolina, 56-54, in the final seconds of Wednesday’s game at the Colonial Life Arena.
A couple of recruiting notes
With national signing day just a week from today, Alabama is wrapping up the final details of its 2012 class. Join the discussion on the forum.
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Junior OL waiting for first offer
Despite being one of the top 2013 prospects in Georgia, offensive lineman Josh Cardiello of Buford is still waiting for his first scholarship offer. The 6-4, 295-pound standout is receiving interest from a host of schools, including Alabama, Auburn, Clemson, FSU, Georgia, Georgia Tech and LSU.
Bayou junior loves Bama
With commitments from Louisiana's top two prospects, safety Landon Collins of Geismar-Dutchtown and linebacker Denzel Devall of Bastrop, Alabama might be in line for more recruiting success in the Bayou State in 2013. One junior prospect from that state to watch is Zachary safety/linebacker Larry Cage.
Tide travels to South Carolina
The University of Alabama takes to the road for the second straight game and the fourth time in Southeastern Conference play when it visits South Carolina Wednesday evening. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. CST at Colonial Life Arena with the contest being broadcast on SEC Network outlets and on radio via the affiliates of the Crimson Tide Sports Network.
The latest on Korren Kirven
Lynchburg-Brookville, VA standout defensive lineman Korren Kirven (6-5, 285) is down to three schools -- Alabama, Tennessee and Virginia Tech. Join the discussion on the forum.
Saban checks up on junior RB
Milton HS in Alpharetta, Georgia is home to two of the better juniors in the state. One of them is Peyton Barber, a 5-11, 210-pound running back.
Kentucky junior eyeing UA visit
Trinity HS in Louisville, Kentucky is one of the premier high school football programs in the country. It's also home to two of the South's top juniors, one of whom is linebacker/defensive end Jason Hatcher, a 6-2½, 234-pound standout who already has 17 verbal scholarship offers.
Virginia DL recaps T-town trip
The only prospect visiting Alabama this weekend not already committed to the Tide was Korren Kirven, a 6-5, 285-pound defensive lineman from Brookville HS in Lynchburg, Virginia. How did the visit go?
Georgia standout talks UA official
UA commitment Brandon Greene of Cedar Grove HS in Ellenwood is one of the top prospects in the Peach State. The 6-6, 295-pound offensive tackle was one of a handful players who officially visited the Capstone this weekend.
QB commit has great visit
One of the official visitors at UA this weekend was Tide commitment Alec Morris. The 6-3½, 240-pound quarterback from Allen, Texas had an outstanding time in Tuscaloosa.
The national championship celebration
Watch the entire celebration of Alabama's 14th national championship held on Saturday in Tuscaloosa on rolltide.com
Tide falls at Kentucky
The Alabama men's basketball team dropped a hard-fought 77-71 decision to the No. 2 Kentucky Wildcats Saturday in Rupp Arena. With the loss, the Crimson Tide falls to 13-6 overall and 2-3 in SEC play while Kentucky improves to 19-1 and 5-0 in the SEC.
Alabama faces No. 2 Kentucky on CBS
The University of Alabama men’s basketball takes to the road for the third straight Saturday as it visits No. 2/2 Kentucky. Tipoff is scheduled for 11 a.m. CST on CBS and on radio via the affiliates of the Crimson Tide Sports Network.
Small group set to visit
Alabama has already hosted the majority of its top targets in the 2012 class. However, there are still a few players who've yet to officially visit the Capstone. Some of those prospects will be on campus this weekend.
Veteran Vandy drowns Tide at home
The dozen or so NBA scouts at Alabama's basketball game Thursday night probably liked what they saw from the visitor's pro prospects The home team? Not so much. Led by three upper-classmen, the veteran Commodores pummeled a younger Bama squad, 69-59, in a contest that was not that close.
Crimson Tide welcomes eight players for spring semester
Alabama announced that eight student-athletes have begun classes and will be eligible to participate in spring practice with the Crimson Tide in 2012.
Bama expected to offer 2013 blue-chip OT soon
There's no question that one of the Tide's main priorities in the class of 2013 will be signing several top offensive linemen. Alabama is trying to get an early jump on some of the nation's best juniors. One of those is mammoth tackle Logan Tuley-Tillman of Peoria-Manual, Illinois.
Casey Gladney update
Will he qualify?
2013 Georgia star says Tide is rising
One 2013 prospect in Georgia who's beginning to blossom is Alpharetta-Milton linebacker/defensive end Carl Lawson. The 6-3, 245-pound Lawson was a standout at the recent Rising Seniors All-Star Game, which featured some of that state's top juniors.