SPORTS

Williams brings a thunder from down under

Laura Owens • September 8, 2011

Defensive lineman Jesse Williams’ family was among the 101,000 fans in the stadium last Saturday watching him play in his first football game at Alabama. In order to do this, his family made possibly...

Fishing team casts high hopes

Daniel Byars • September 7, 2011

The University of Alabama fishing team expects to make a big splash this tournament season. In 2006, the fishing team won their ?rst and only national championship; that year was also their ?rst year as...

Trent Richardson raises the bar

O.P. Galt IV • September 7, 2011

Standing at just a shade under six feet tall and tipping the scales at 224 pounds, junior running back Trent Richardson returns as an explosive force in the backfield for the Crimson Tide. With the departure...

Tide quarterback situation: fair or foul?

Marquavius Burnett • September 6, 2011

I’m sure most of the people reading this watched the Tide roll over Kent State this weekend. And I’m sure you all noticed the failed attempt to rotate the quarterbacks every three series. On the surface,...

Tide finds new weapon in Maze

Tony Tsoukalas • September 6, 2011

Much has been made about The University of Alabama’s potent run attack, with Heisman candidate Trent Richardson leading the way. However, Saturday’s game against Kent State showed the Crimson Tide...

Tide Open Season With Dominant Performance

Marquavius Burnett • September 3, 2011

The answer to who will start at quarterback for the 2011 Alabama football team became a little clearer after a 48-7 victory over Kent State University. Head coach Nick Saban rotated his two main quarterbacks,...

Women’s soccer team preps for San Diego State

Chad Troyan • September 1, 2011

Alabama’s women’s soccer team has been preparing for their weekend trip to California. During their time in California, the Crimson Tide will face both the University of San Diego and San Diego State....

Fitterer talks volleyball, life

Marquavius Burnett • September 1, 2011

When you think of Alabama volleyball, you think of Kayla Fitterer. After a solid 2010 season, Fitterer is out to prove she is one of the top players in the Southeastern Conference. Her combination of size,...

Tide looks to rebound after loss

Morgan Upton • September 1, 2011

The University of Alabama’s volleyball team travels to Dallas, Texas this weekend to compete in the SMU Doubletree Invitational. The Tide looks to rebound from a five-set loss to Samford University Tuesday...

Football after the storm brings us together as a team

Jasmine Cannon • September 1, 2011

Nearly 102,000 fans will fill Bryant-Denny Stadium for the first regular game of the 2011 season on Saturday. This will be the first time the Tide touches the field for a regular season game since the...

Women’s soccer prepares for San Diego

Chad Troyan • August 31, 2011

Tide looks to rebound after loss

Morgan Upton • August 31, 2011

The University of Alabama’s volleyball team travels to Dallas, Texas, this weekend to compete in the SMU Doubletree Invitational. The Tide looks to rebound from a five-set loss to Samford University...