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GALLERY: Alabama claims its 18th national title in win over Ohio State

January 12, 2021

MIAMI - The Crimson Tide dominated the Ohio State Buckeyes in the CFP National Championship 52-24. Alabama finished the 2020 season 13-0 and claimed its 18th national title.

From stiff-arms to onside kicks, here are our top 5 playoff moments

From stiff-arms to onside kicks, here are our top 5 playoff moments

Ashlee Woods | @ashleemwoods, Assistant Sports Editor January 12, 2021

Alabama has been in the College Football Playoffs almost every year since its inception, and, needless to say, the Tide has had some exciting plays. Here are our top-five faves. #5: Run Bo, Run: Bo...

Nick Saban gets carried off the field after Alabama clinched its 18th National Championship title.

Mamba Mentality: How a banged-up Alabama offense still beat down the Buckeyes 

Alexander Plant | @aplant63, Sports Editor January 12, 2021

Even with a postponed season and several COVID-19 restrictions, 2020 didn’t stop the Crimson Tide from a championship drive. Alabama soundly defeated the Ohio State Buckeyes 52-24 on Monday night and...

Total Domination: How Alabama's historic offensive trio made top tier competition look subpar

Total Domination: How Alabama’s historic offensive trio made top tier competition look subpar

Alexander Plant | @aplant63, Sports Editor January 12, 2021

“You already know who I want to go up against,” Ohio State defensive back Shaun Wade said before the College Football Playoff National Championship game.  Before the game, Desmond Howard said...

Bama bids a fond farewell to Steve Sarkisian 

Bama bids a fond farewell to Steve Sarkisian 

Alexander Plant | @aplant63, Sports Editor January 12, 2021

Alabama football used to be known for running the football relentlessly. Under the leadership of head coach Nick Saban, the Crimson Tide already has a strong history of dominating games with running backs...

Most Valuable Player: How DeVonta Smith stumbled into the Heisman

Most Valuable Player: How DeVonta Smith stumbled into the Heisman

Alexander Plant | @aplant63, Sports Editor January 11, 2021

DeVonta Smith woke up at 6 a.m. on a brisk January Tuesday, hit the Mal Moore Athletic Facility, worked with trainers, ate breakfast, practiced with his teammates and watched film.  It was just a normal...

It's been two years since the Tide made it to a national championship, where they suffered a gut-wrenching loss to Clemson 44-16. Will Alabama restore its winning standard in 2021?

One More Step: What it will take to clinch a title win against Ohio State

Ashlee Woods | @ashleemwoods, Assistant Sports Editor January 10, 2021

The Crimson Tide has one more hurdle to clear before returning to their title-winning ways: the National Championship game against the Ohio State Buckeyes.  Restoring the Alabama Standard  Most schools...

Makarri Doggette, Winter 2020.

Gymnastics soars to new heights in first meet of season

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter January 10, 2021

Alabama gymnastics etched new and veteran names into each event lineup during Friday night’s season opener. This paid dividends for head coach Dana Duckworth’s squad, and the Tide left Coleman Coliseum...

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Momentary Success: Alabama has one box left to check after Rose Bowl win

Alexander Plant | @aplant63, Sports Editor January 1, 2021

The Crimson Tide looked like they were at a practice today. The team beat the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 31-14 and punched their ticket to the College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Alabama...

For these Heisman finalists, a championship is all that matters

For these Heisman finalists, a championship is all that matters

Alexander Plant | @aplant63, Sports Editor January 1, 2021

The Alabama Crimson Tide did what no team has done in the modern college football era: have three players finish in the top five for the Heisman vote.  But the team could care less about the trophy....

See ya later Florida Gators: Tide rolls on in SEC title thriller

See ya later Florida Gators: Tide rolls on in SEC title thriller

Ashlee Woods | @ashleemwoods, Staff Reporter December 20, 2020

Saturday night, Alabama escaped the chomping jaws of the Florida Gators to win their ninth SEC conference title under head coach Nick Saban. Fighting until the very last second, the Crimson Tide set...

Undefeated and Undeterred: Women’s basketball off to a fast start 

Undefeated and Undeterred: Women’s basketball off to a fast start 

Ashlee Woods | @ashleemwoods, Staff Reporter December 16, 2020

The Crimson Tide is currently 5-0 on the season, with its latest win against Mercer scoring 78-61. This is the team’s first undefeated start to the season since 2016.  So, what’s Alabama doing...