Undra Billingsley: Privileged to be going to Alabama
I'm very excited about going to Alabama. I think the program is going to better me as a person and teach me how to excel in all aspects of life. I'm privileged to be going to a place like Alabama, because it's a great school and football program…"
Top Texas RB has Tide offer
"Alabama has offered," says his high school coach. "LSU, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas A&M and some others have also offered. Florida came by the school earlier this week and they're talking about offering…"
Chris Jordan is 'Roll Tide' all the way
"In 2006, I remember going to the Alabama game in Knoxville and cheering for the Vols. But Tennessee fell off and now I'm all about Alabama and saying 'Roll Tide'…"
Jerrell Harris felt he belonged at Bama
"Walking around the field at Bryant-Denny and hearing the fans and students yelling my name and saying they want me is what I remember most about recruiting. A chill goes through you when you hear it -- it's just hard to explain…"
Mammoth Ohio OL expecting Bama's offer to arrive
"It really caught me by surprise when Coach Douglass told me that Alabama is offering me. Alabama is a great program with a lot of tradition, so I'll be excited about getting that offer…"
Brandon Lewis might make an early impact
One of the first prospects to commit to Alabama last year was Pleasant Grove defensive end Brandon Lewis. The 6-3, 270-pound Lewis finished his senior season with 66 tackles, seven sacks and five forced fumbles. Lewis might contend for early playing time as a true freshman next season. "The coaches have said my chances of playing are probably better than I think," Lewis says…
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Tyler Love is getting bigger
One of the most highly-touted of the Tide's signees in this year's class was Mountain Brook offensive tackle Tyler Love. Many think the 6-7½, 300-pound Love might make an impact this coming season. In an interview with TI on Tuesday night, Love discussed his recruitment, his weight gain, the future of Alabama football and other topics.
Tide expected to visit Texas tackle
"I've grown up watching Alabama. They're a tradition school -- a big tradition school…"
Interest picking up for Georgia WR
"I like everything about Alabama. I camped there last summer, visited for three games -- and it's a whole other world there…"
Dial not focused on recruiting
According to several prospects who participated in the NIKE Camp earlier this month in Tuscaloosa, one of the most impressive performers was Clay-Chalkville defensive lineman Quinton Dial….
Game-changing LB on Tide's radar
"I have everything you can't coach -- size, speed and instincts of a linebacker. I know I'm blessed with the ability to change the game at any time…"
What's the latest on the Tana Patrick?
The Georgia Bulldogs were considered the early leader for blue-chip linebacker Tana Patrick. But over the past couple of months, things have changed. The 6-3, 230-pound Patrick now lists…
Late-inning rally lifts Tide past No. 22 Florida
Alabama scored six runs in the final two innings, capped by senior Matt Bentley's sacrifice fly that scored junior Jeff Texada from second base to give the Crimson Tide an improbable 8-7, come-from-behind win over No. 22 Florida at Sewell-Thomas Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
Alabama falls to No. 22 Florida
Florida junior left-hander Stephen Locke fired a complete-game, seven-hitter in leading the No. 22 Gators to a 6-2 win over Alabama at Sewell-Thomas Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Howell's 2-run double pushes Tide past No. 22 Florida
Alabama sophomore Del Howell delivered a pinch-hit, two-run double in the bottom of the ninth inning to lift the Crimson Tide to an improbable 7-6 comeback win over No. 22 Florida in the SEC series opener Friday night at Sewell-Thomas Stadium.
Statement from Saban on McClain
Alabama head football coach Nick Saban released the following statement Friday afternoon regarding the health of freshman linebacker Rolando McClain, who was involved in an accident Thursday: "Rolando has been released from the hospital following a motorcycle accident on Thursday. Our medical staff has checked on him and he should be OK other than some cuts and abrasions. He'll continue to be monitored by our staff and our thoughts are with him and his family during what we hope is a quick and full recovery."
Record-setting RB expecting Bama offer soon
"Coach Steele told me that he should have the Alabama offer here for Gabriel in the next day or two…"
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..."