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Tide volleyball dominates home opener against Alabama A&M

Tide volleyball dominates home opener against Alabama A&M

Mary Grace Showfety August 28, 2012

Alabama women’s volleyball celebrated its first win in Foster Auditorium Tuesday night against Alabama A&M in just three sets. Up to this point, the Crimson Tide, now 3-1, has been plagued by inconsistencies...

Understanding Alabama’s ‘new’ offense

Marc Torrence August 28, 2012

New Alabama offensive coordinator Doug Nussmeier won’t change much from Alabama’s methodical, wear-you-down attack, but that doesn’t mean things will be exactly the same as they were under Jim McElwain....

Tide focused on blocking out distractions of Cowboy Stadium

Alexis Paine August 28, 2012

The Alabama Crimson Tide football team does not see playing in Cowboy Stadium as a hindrance to its performance. Center Barrett Jones, said he is excited to see the field and believes it will be a fun...

Alabama volleyball faces Alabama A&M in home opener

Alabama volleyball faces Alabama A&M in home opener

Mary Grace Showfety August 27, 2012

The Alabama Crimson Tide women’s volleyball team plays host to Alabama A&M in the Tide’s home opener at Tuesday, Aug. 28 at 7 p.m. in Foster Auditorium. With a team of six returning and nine new players,...

Tide focused on “staying on their feet” against Michigan

Tide focused on “staying on their feet” against Michigan

Marquavius Burnett August 27, 2012

During the team’s first day of game week preparation, the Alabama players and head coach Nick Saban raved about the play of Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson. Saban went as far as to compare him to...

Jesse Williams ready for breakout year

Jesse Williams ready for breakout year

Marc Torrence August 27, 2012

Jesse Williams did something this summer that a lot of college students take for granted — he went home. It doesn’t sound like much, but for the native of Brisbane, Australia, the return to his stomping...

Individual sports should police performance-enhancing drug use

Alexis Paine August 27, 2012

Last week’s headlines blasted the demise of once American hero and seven-time Tour de France winner, Lance Armstrong. The cyclist refused to enter the United States of America Doping Agency’s arbitration...

When fandom becomes obsession

Aldo Amato August 27, 2012

My freshman year of college, I was not spiritually connected and did not make much of an effort to go to church on Sundays. Saturdays, however, were a different story. You see, I was not attending The...

Alabama turns attention to Michigan preparations

Alabama turns attention to Michigan preparations

Marc Torrence August 26, 2012

Finally, Alabama will face someone other than itself – sort of. All summer and fall, the Crimson Tide players have been preparing for the season by focusing on themselves – how they can get better,...

Former Tide standout Eryk Anders falls in Tuscaloosa MMA debut

Former Tide standout Eryk Anders falls in Tuscaloosa MMA debut

Aldo Amato August 26, 2012

Once considered one of the premier pass rushers on the 2009 BCS National Championship team, Eryk Anders is still delivering the big hits, only this time, it’s in the cage. It had been years since he...

Crimson Tide dominates in 4-0 win over UAB

Crimson Tide dominates in 4-0 win over UAB

Billy Whyte August 26, 2012

After scoring only three goals on 45 shots in their first two games, the Alabama women’s soccer team offense finally caught fire in a 4-0 win over UAB to improve to 3-0 on the season. “It was an important...

Former Tide linebacker takes a swing at mixed martial arts

Former Tide linebacker takes a swing at mixed martial arts

Billy Whyte August 23, 2012

To most Alabama fans, former Crimson Tide linebacker Eryk Anders is best remembered for his explosive pass rushing ability and his game-clinching forced fumble in the 2009 BCS Championship game. Anders...