Published on: 29th June, 2010
The University of Alabama couldn't look more inviting to a football recruit. A national championship, Heisman trophy, and great coaches and players have come to the program. Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban and company are looking to take advantage of this, going after many of the nation's top recruits. These are ...Published on: 12th June, 2010
USC frosh freshman Dillon Baxter performed incredibly well during the Trojans' spring practice. Now he's making some noise off the field. ESPN's Joe Schad has tweeted that Baxter informed the school's 'compliance department' that five schools illegally contacted him over the phone, asking him if he wished to transfer from USC ...Published on: 23rd May, 2010
Alabama certainly does not lack its share of star power. Heisman winner Mark Ingram and his more than capable partner Trent Richardson, along with star receiver Julio Jones, power the offense. On the Tide's talented defensive unit, the "beast" Marcel Dareus will make life miserable for offensive lines, and Mark ...Published on: 8th May, 2010
(Author's Note: This article was co-written by Alabama writers Trent Calvert and Justin Davis.) As Alabama heads into the 2010 season, it faces nine lost starters on defense and three on offense. That definitely leaves gaping holes to fill, but with Nick Saban at the helm for the Tide, Bama fans ...Published on: 6th May, 2010
Alabama's Mark Ingram is comes off a Heisman-winning season where he rushed for 1,658 yards and 17 touchdowns. Behind him is blue-chip sophomore Trent Richardson, who carries boatloads of talent. Last year, Ingram and Richardson were a dynamic duo. If defenses keyed in one of them, the other would run wild. This ...Published on: 29th April, 2010
So, Alabama haters, when is the last time a 'Bama player was arrested? On February 23, 2008, safety Rashad Johnson was arrested outside a Tuscaloosa bar. That's right, TWO years ago. Take that, Tennessee. Johnson's arrest was the end of an ongoing string of players that got into trouble. Before Johnson, potential ...Published on: 20th April, 2010
How often does a redshirt freshman quarterback challenge an undefeated senior for playing time? It's basically unheard of. Believe it or not, it is happening at Alabama, where hotshot A.J. McCarron is pushing the accomplished Greg McElroy for meaningful snaps. Bama fans got their first look at McCarron at Alabama's annual spring game, ...Published on: 8th April, 2010
All indications point to Alabama having a vastly improved passing attack in 2010. Senior quarterback Greg McElroy is returning, Julio Jones is finally healthy, Marquis Maze has developed into a dangerous weapon, Darius Hanks is back again, and several talented young receivers like Kevin Norwood and Kenny Bell are competing ...Published on: 3rd April, 2010
In Alabama's first scrimmage of spring practice, an experienced Tide offense burned the rookie defense through the air, with QB's A.J. McCarron and Greg McElroy combining for 664 passing yards. McElroy threw one touchdown pass while McCarron had three. On the flip side of the ball, this means the Tide defense ...Published on: 1st April, 2010
For the Alabama Football program, 2010 is a crucial year. The Tide has lost many players that were the backbone of the team during last year's championship season. Replacing these gritty veterans is a handful of inexperienced youngsters, most of which came to Tuscaloosa with a lot of recruiting ...