Tider Insider TV for October 15
Barmore pushing for playing time
As a redshirting freshman last year, Alabama’s Christian Barmore was named Scout Team Defensive Player of the Week nine times. Yet, he still redshirted. Now a redshirt freshman, Barmore is beginning to come into his own and make an impact on Alabama’s defense, especially in pass rush situations.
Tua responds to criticism
Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa leads in Vegas odds on winning the 2019 Heisman Trophy after finishing second last year. Oh, and he’s tired of hearing how he racks up stats on slant routes his talented receivers take to the house. Tua said so Monday during a media availability.
Quick Monday practice notes
The Tide was working outside in helmets and shorts today. Here are some notes from the media viewing period.
Nick Saban's press conference
Coach Saban addressed the media at his weekly press conference today. Here are some of his comments.
Eight players of the week named for the Texas A&M game
The Alabama coaching staff selected eight players of the week following the Crimson Tide’s 47-28 win in College Station over the then-No. 24/21 Texas A&M Aggies last Saturday. Landon Dickerson, Najee Harris and Tua Tagovailoa on offense; Terrell Lewis and Xavier McKinney on defense; and Ale Kaho, Patrick Surtain II and Jaylen Waddle on special teams all were recognized for their standout efforts inside Kyle Field.
Waddle named SEC Special Teams Player of the Week
Alabama football’s Jaylen Waddle was selected as the Southeastern Conference’s Special Teams Player of the Week, the league office announced on Monday morning. The league honor is the first of Waddle’s career.
Monday football review with Gary Harris
Rodney joined host Gary Harris on Tide 100.9 in Tuscaloosa to discuss Alabama sports. Here is that interview.Tide takes down Aggies for SEC road win
Jaylen Waddle may have been the best Jaylen to play in Texas Saturday, with all due apologies to Mr. Hurts who won the Red River Rivalry. That’s because Jaylen Waddle exploded in Aggieland to help lead his Alabama Crimson Tide to a 47-28 conference road victory. Najee Harris helped the cause with 114 rushing yards on 20 totes. Still, Tide Coach Nick Saban would like to have seen his defense finish better
Texas A&M post-game notes
On the Crimson Tide's second touchdown of the first quarter, junior signal-caller Tua Tagovailoa set the UA career touchdown record, moving ahead of AJ McCarron (2010-13) with 77 for the No. 1 spot.
Texas A&M box score
On RollTide.com
Friday recruiting notes
Here's a quick rundown on some of Alabama's top remaining targets in the 2020 class.
Texas A&M predictions
Make your predictions before 2:30 PM Saturday, the start of the UA/TAMU game.
Inside the 5: Alabama vs. Texas A&M
No. 1 Alabama (5-0, 2-0 SEC) is headed to College Station to take on No. 24 Texas A&M (3-2, 1-1 SEC). Kickoff at Kyle Field is set for shortly after 2:30 p.m. tomorrow. Here are five storylines for the game.
What Nick Saban said on his pre-TAMU radio show
Guest media host Brett Hudson of the Tuscaloosa News joined Eli Gold and Nick Saban for an hour on the Baumhower’s podium this week for the Nick Saban Show.
TI breaks down recruiting, Texas A&M and more on The Game
Rodney joined host Ryan Fowler on The Game 100.9 in Tuscaloosa to discuss the latest on Alabama football recruiting, the upcoming game at Texas A&M and more. Here is that interview.Nick Saban's post-practice comments
Coach Saban addressed the media following Wednesday's practice. Here are some of his comments.
Quick Wednesday practice notes
The Tide was working outside in full pads this afternoon. Here are some notes from the media viewing period
Tua, ‘X’ and Diggs meet the press
The man they call “X”, Bama junior safety Xavier McKinney came away impressed with Ole Miss true freshman quarterback John Rhys Plumlee, just like his teammate Raekwon Davis, who spoke Monday about Plumlee’s constant breaking of containment against Alabama in the Tide’s 59-31 conference win at home over the Rebels 10 days ago.