Tide defeats Vanderbilt
Alabama sophomore left-hander Adam Morgan held the SEC’s No. 1 rated offensive team to one run on six hits in six-plus innings, leading the No. 21 Crimson Tide to a 4-1 series opening win over No. 18 Vanderbilt at Sewell-Thomas Stadium on Friday night.
Menzie ready to suit up for UA
With all of the losses in the secondary, the Tide coaches turned to the junior college ranks for help. Their search led them to Copiah-Lincoln CC in Wesson, Mississippi, home of standout cornerback DeQuan Menzie. But that wasn't the beginning of the relationship between Alabama and Menzie.
Alabama makes a move on top Florida LB
"Obviously Alabama is a premier program in the country," says the high school coach of this elite linebacker from Florida. "They got film on him a little late, but when they called, he was extremely excited, extremely happy."
Tide leads for big TE
The Alabama staff appears to be involved with several talented tight ends in the class of 2011. One 6-6, 262-pound standout from the state of Mississippi lists the Crimson Tide is his favorite.
Arizona lineman has real interest in Bama
John Sanders has coached football for 25 years in high school, college and the NFL. So when he says that his star player at Saguaro HS in Scottsdale, Arizona is a good one, he knows what he's talking about. Sanders calls Cyrus Hobbi, a 6-4, 285-pound offensive tackle, one of the best he's ever been around.
Tide uses five-run seventh to beat Minnesota
The No. 21 University of Alabama baseball team scored five runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to overcome a one-run deficit en route to a 9-4 win over the University of Minnesota at Sewell-Thomas Stadium on Wednesday night.
Vigor TE a player to watch in 2012
When Kerry Stevenson says a guy can play, the Vigor head coach is usually right. Almost a year ago, Stevenson told TI that he had a young tight end named Paul Kyles who would be among the state's top prospects for the class of 2012.
TI TV for March 16
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Alabama rallies past Minnesota
The No. 21 University of Alabama baseball team scored two runs in the bottom of the ninth inning for a 5-4 come-from-behind win over the University of Minnesota Tuesday night at Sewell-Thomas Stadium.
2012 Mississippi star is high on the Tide
It's not often that a school can pluck top prospects from the hometown of an SEC school. But in recent years, Alabama has had unusual success at Lafayette HS in Oxford, MS. In 2003, the Tide signed JUCO safety Jeffrey Dukes, a graduate of Lafayette. Three years later, Alabama landed Justin Woodall from the school. Now the Tide is showing interest in Lafayette rising junior quarterback/athlete Jeremy Liggins.
Kansas star lands Tide offer
When it comes to offering quarterbacks, the Tide coaches have been picky of late. But today they officially entered the race for Bubba Starling, one of the nation's top dual-threat signal-callers out of Gardner Edgerton HS in Gardner, Kansas.
Baldwin County OL emerging
Possibly the best prospect in south Alabama you've heard the least about is Bay Minette-Baldwin County offensive lineman David 'Boo' Simon. The 6-5, 275-pound Simon is slowly but surely gaining momentum as a prospect. Simon recently mailed out his highlight tape to several schools around the country. The response has been overwhelming.
Alfy Hill looking to play early
The Tide dipped into North Carolina and signed one of the Tar Heel State's best prospects in Alfy Hill of West Brunswick HS in Shallotte, NC. Since that time, the 6-4½, 256-pound star has been eagerly awaiting his arrival at the Capstone.
Tide completes four-game sweep of Stony Brook
The University of Alabama baseball team escaped an eighth inning jam to hold off the Stony Brook Seawolves 4-3 in the series finale Sunday afternoon at Sewell-Thomas Stadium.
Woodson: Alabama is family
When he arrived in Tuscaloosa for an unofficial visit on Friday, LeFlore receiver Danny Woodson, Jr. was a slight lean to Auburn. By Friday night, Woodson was a solid commitment to Alabama.
Nelson tosses second straight shutout
Alabama junior right-hander Jimmy Nelson and senior left-hander David Head combined on a six-hit shutout as the No. 25 Crimson Tide blanked Stony Brook 5-0 in the first game of a doubleheader Saturday afternoon at Sewell-Thomas Stadium.
Day 1: Saban pleased with starting point of team
Nick Saban could've waited until after spring break to start practice, but the Tide coach felt that with so many young players, especially on the defensive side, it was important to get the first practice in today. The Tide worked in shorts and helmets. The team will return to the practice field on Monday, March 22.
Spring Day 1 photos
Here are scenes from the first practice of spring.
Tide offense beats Stony Brook
The University of Alabama baseball team scored multiple runs in five of its eight innings en route to a 15-8 win over Stony Brook in the series opener for both teams Friday night at Sewell-Thomas Stadium.
No. 2 Kentucky rallies to beat Alabama
The University of Alabama men’s basketball team led No. 2 Kentucky for nearly 25 minutes, but a second-half rally allowed UK to pull away for a 73-67 win in the Southeastern Conference Tournament quarterfinals Friday afternoon. Senior guard Mikhail Torrance scored 20 points and sophomore forward JaMychal Green added 14 more and 11 rebounds for the Crimson Tide.
Bama set to open spring drills
With spring drills opening on Friday, a point Nick Saban will likely make in his post-practice comments tomorrow will be that there is not a depth chart. Saban always says that at the start of spring and fall practice, but the Tide will truly have several young faces, especially on defense, competing to replace key members from last year's national championship team. Here's a preview.
Tide erases an 18-point deficit to advance in the SEC tournament
The University of Alabama men’s basketball team overcame an 18-point second-half deficit to defeat South Carolina, 68-63, in the opening round of the Southeastern Conference Tournament Thursday afternoon at the Bridgestone Arena.
Mosley counting down the days
Theodore linebacker C.J. Mosley was one of the Tide's top signees last month. The 6-2, 225-pound tackling machine had his share of college choices, but at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in early January, he announced for Alabama.
Mississippi safety, 2012 OL get offers
Rising senior safety Darion "Dee" Arrington of Wiggins-Stone, MS picked up an offer from Alabama today. On Saturday, during a visit to Tuscaloosa, rising sophomore offensive lineman Caleb Peterson of Auburn was offered by Alabama head coach Nick Saban.
Florida defender lands Bama offer
On Monday, linebacker/defensive lineman Lonnie Gosha of Union County HS in Lake Butler, FL picked up an offer from the Crimson Tide. The 6-2, 275-pound Gosha was informed of the offer by UA assistant Jeremy Pruitt. He also has offers from...
NFL turns out for Alabama Pro Day
The University of Alabama held its Pro Day on Wednesday, featuring 18 draft-eligible Crimson Tide players. Representatives of all 32 NFL teams were in attendance. Head Coach Nick Saban was there to both welcome representatives and support his former players, of whom he spoke very highly.
Tide prepares to face South Carolina in SEC tournament opener
The University of Alabama men’s basketball team continued its preparations for the first round of the Southeastern Conference Tournament with a practice and press conference session at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday afternoon.