SEC schools watching Nashville athlete
"Right now, a lot of SEC schools are interested," Jefferson says. "Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Auburn, South Carolina… all of those schools are recruiting me…"
UA in top three for two-way lineman
"The three schools that stick out the most right now are Alabama, Auburn and Florida State…"
Bama interested in Whitehaven linebacker
"Coach Steele from Alabama is talking about an offer," Memphis-Whitehaven head coach Rodney Saulsberry says of star linebacker Derrick Webb, a 6-0, 215-pounder with a mean streak.
Tide on top for Tennessee OL
"Alabama speaks for itself. Growing up, you hear about their tradition and all the national championships. I think Coach Saban is on the right track…"
Tennessee defender picks up an Alabama offer
"Coach Steele came to practice today and watched me run through drills and cover, and I guess that put the icing on the cake. After practice, I was informed that he was giving me an offer and that I could expect a call from Coach Saban soon…"
Florida DB claims Tide offer
"The Alabama coach came by our school earlier this week and told my coach that they were offering me. He said I should get the written offer in the mail soon…"
Bama moves in on Georgia DL
"Kirby Smart was here yesterday and he likes him a lot. Kirby is supposed to be back next week to watch him [practice]."
Blue-chip Ohio DL considering Alabama
"Coach Saban told me that he wants me to come down to Alabama so I can learn more about the program. I'm going to try to make it down there..."
TI TV for May 6
See video of the latest show on WVUA.
North Carolina standout still high on Tide
"I have four teams -- South Carolina, Clemson, Alabama and Florida -- that are definitely in my top five. Tennessee and NC State are two that I am deciding between for my fifth spot…"
Two-way Mississippi star lists Tide among favorites
Last week, I talked to Coach Saban and he told me about the offer. He said he liked my highlight film and the way I play…"
Texas QB talks about Tuscaloosa visit
"The stadium really stood out to me. It was crazy. Even though nobody was in it, it was unbelievable. I kept picturing in my mind what it would be like with 100,000 screaming fans in there…"
St. Louis star excited about Tide offer
"What really got me was that Alabama doesn't recruit many kids from the St. Louis area. For them to come up here and offer me a scholarship makes me feel very blessed…"
Bama among favorites for Mississippi defender
"Alabama's coaches have said they have a spot for me. They like how aggressive I am and that I can hit…"
In-state OL impresses in Tuscaloosa
Offensive lineman Jeremy Simmons had one goal for the NIKE Camp held in Tuscaloosa this past weekend. "I wanted to be the best one there," says the 6-4, 343-pounder from Ashland-Clay County…
McCarron's many reasons for picking the Tide
"Ever since recruiting started, I've always dreamed about playing for the University of Alabama. I love the tradition and feel like you can't find a better place than Alabama…"
Alabama wins series opener; moves into first-place tie in SEC West
Alabama junior right fielder Kent Matthes drove in a career-high five runs to lead the Crimson Tide to an 11-7 series-opening win over the Arkansas Razorbacks in front of 8,041 fans at Baum Stadium Friday night.
Alabama is on the right track under Saban
Alabama didn't have a single player drafted this year by the NFL. How rare an occurrence is this? It happened only once before, and that was in 1970….
Stud Miami defender talks recruiting
Miami-Gulliver safety/linebacker Frankie Telfort has racked up an impressive 25 offers. Telfort has offers from Alabama, Boston College, Florida, FSU, Georgia Tech, LSU, Notre Dame, Ole Miss, Southern Cal, Tennessee and Wisconsin, among others…
Georgia standout plans to visit Bama on Saturday
"When I talked to Coach Saban this week, he said that they really want me to come over for a visit this weekend. I plan to go over there with my parents…"
Rocket says Bama offer is huge
On Wednesday, TI reported that Woodbridge-Senior, Virginia star running back De'Antwan 'Rocket' Williams had picked up an offer this week from Alabama head coach Nick Saban. The 5-8, 205-pound Williams says that getting the Alabama offer is "huge."
Tide keeping tabs on Georgia OL
Earlier this spring, TI profiled the 6-5, 290-pound Taylor Johnstone as an offensive lineman the Tide staff would probably recruit. On Tuesday, Alabama assistant Kirby Smart was in Douglasville checking out the Chapel Hill HS standout…
Bama assistant visits Mississippi school
On Wednesday, Alabama assistant Bo Davis stopped by Lee Academy in Clarksdale, Mississippi, where two-way lineman Anthony Steen has the Tide's attention.
Virginia star lands offer from Saban
"His ability is second to none. I say this in all honesty, he is the best player in the state of Virginia hands down…"
Monster lineman talks Tide offer
Last week, Alabama officially entered the mix for this 6-7, 345-pound blocking machine. Other schools in hot pursuit include Clemson, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Tennessee, Virginia, Virginia Tech and West Virginia -- all of whom have offered.
TI TV for April 29
See video of the latest show on WVUA.
South Carolina star keeping options open
"Alabama is still high on my list. But I'm going to keep all of my options open. I am not going to make a decision until…"
Virginia RB gets the official word from Saban
Reports had been circulating since late last week that Alabama had extended an offer to exciting running back David Wilson of Danville-George Washington, Virginia. The 5-11, 190-pound Wilson has picked up an offer from the Crimson Tide, but the offer did not become official until late Monday afternoon when Wilson spoke with Tide head coach Nick Saban.
Tide targeting Florida LB
"I had been getting a lot of mail from Alabama and wasn't expecting them to offer right away. Last week, Coach [Bobby] Williams talked to my dad and then to me. That's when he told me about Alabama offering me…"
Wetumpka star ranks among state's top sleepers
"I'm sending some tape to Coach [Kirby] Smart at Alabama now," says Wetumpka head coach Chad Anderson. "They like what they've seen of him physically…"
Miami defensive back picks up Bama offer
"Coach [Bobby] Williams from Alabama called over the weekend and said that they were offering. He's very excited that Alabama offered him. He's really considering them…"
McCarron discusses upcoming decision
"I've narrowed it down to four schools -- Bama, Oklahoma, Georgia and Miami," Mobile-St. Paul's highly-touted quarterback AJ McCarron told TI this afternoon. "I've made up my mind. I want to go ahead and get it over with, so we'll all meet at Wings on Airport Boulevard at about 4:30 on Saturday and eat and after that I'll announce my decision around 6:30."
Florida defender wants to check out Tide
"I talked to Coach Saban a few months back when I got the offer, and he said he'd like to use me in his 3-4 defense like he did Jason Taylor."
Magnolia State RB is one to watch
Kendrick Hardy of Lawrence County HS in Monticello, Mississippi is one of the South's top running back prospects. The 6-0, 210-pounder has picked up offers from…
Bama eyeing Georgia QB
"Coach Bobby Williams from Alabama is supposed to come by the school [this week]. Auburn, Maryland and Central Florida are supposed to come by this week, too."
Athletic Louisiana DL claims Tide offer
"The coach from Alabama, Coach [Bo] Davis, came by our school on Friday. I talked to him later and he said they were offering me a scholarship…"
Alabama cruises to series win over Auburn
Alabama batted around three times and scored multiple runs in four innings en route to a 17-7 win over arch-rival Auburn to clinch its seventh straight SEC home series win in front of 5,082 fans at Sewell-Thomas Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
Three-run seventh inning propels Alabama past Auburn
Alabama scored three runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to erase a one-run deficit en route to a 5-4 win over arch-rival Auburn in front of 6,459 fans, the fourth-largest crowd in stadium history, Saturday afternoon at Sewell-Thomas Stadium.
Tide signs All-American JUCO point guard
Anthony Brock, a 5-9 point guard who has played the past two seasons at Itawamba (Miss.) Community College, has signed a National Letter of Intent to attend school and play basketball at Alabama.
Tuscaloosa star garnering attention
"Coach Saban told me that he's seen my tape and that he liked it. He said that he really liked the way I go to the ball…"
Top DL talks with Tide's Saban today
"We were supposed to talk on a video conference call, but there were a few technical problems, so we're going to do it later. But I still got a chance to talk with Coach Saban for a few minutes. He was very interested in my grades…."
Brentwood OL reeling in offers
With offers in recent weeks from Florida, Michigan and Notre Dame, offensive lineman Alex Bullard of Brentwood Academy is now up to 17 offers, with more on the way. The 6-4, 275-pound Bullard thinks that Oklahoma and Oregon might offer soon.
Saban talks with Athens standout
"Coach Cignetti came by the school on Tuesday, and that afternoon we set up a video conference where I was able to talk to Coach Saban…"
Tide coach to watch Texas DL
"Alabama is supposed to be at my school to watch me practice in two weeks…."
McKeller is excited about commitment to Bama
"My mom's excited about it and so am I," says offensive lineman Darius McKeller, who committed to Alabama this morning. "I don't know if she's told anyone else about it yet, but when I get home I'm going to call everyone in my family and let them know. I have three relatives who are Auburn grads and they might be the first ones I call."
Yazoo City defender has a leader
A few weeks ago reports were that Yazoo City, MS star defensive end/linebacker Fletcher Cox was on the verge of committing to LSU. The 6-4, 240-pound Cox says that he has a leader, but it's not LSU…
Mississippi WR picking up offers
When the Alabama assistants in charge of recruiting the state of Mississippi make their spring stops next week, one school on their list will be Noxubee County in Macon, home to one of the South's top receivers.