Wes Hart stood out on the pitch, eyeing practice. At midfield, Hart could watch his players square off against each other without any issues.In less than a month, Hart has watched his newfound team change...
Team USA is making a bid to win the Women’s World Cup since its last title in 1999. Sixteen years later, Team USA is on the hunt once more to make itself a household name again. The U.S. came close...
The Alabama soccer team takes pride in the fact that it can attract national and international players. In the past four years, the Crimson Tide has had three Dutch players and one Spanish player.It comes...
Since its founding in 1973, the Alabama men’s club rugby team has been competitive. In recent years, the team has grown into a cohesive unit, challenging everyone who said they wouldn’t make it in...
Last summer, I wrote a column titled “Why we should care about the World Cup.” The column addressed how soccer is a growing sport in America with a booming fan-base and how it is important to pay attention...
For the past year, junior Emma Talley faced each new day with optimism and hope. If she wasn’t on the greens playing golf, she was analyzing video footage or thinking about golf. Her motto is to keep...
It takes a special type of doubles team to walk into the women’s tennis national championships ready for action. For many teams, it’s difficult to build a bond with your teammate, to be able to read...
For months, men’s golf coach Jay Seawell preached to his team to find its own identity – to step out of the shadow of the two previous NCAA championship teams and come into its own.It took five tournaments...
On Tuesday, Jerry the cat passed away. It was a hard decision for the two golf teams, but after consulting a veterinarian, men's golf coach Jay Seawell made the call to put Jerry down. She had been sick...
As coach Mic Potter would say, he and the team like to play their way through tournaments.The University of Alabama women’s golf team returned home late Monday from its stint at the PING/ASU Invitational....
The University of Alabama’s soccer program has seen its fair share of ups and downs. Former head coach Todd Bramble announced over a month ago that he would be stepping away from the program, and Bramble’s...
Growing up, Emma Talley did it all. If there was any sport that she could play, she made sure to play it. It didn’t matter what the rules were, Talley was going to compete. Her story started one day...
It’s been a long, arduous season for the Alabama women’s golf team. After a rocky start to the season, the Crimson Tide hasn’t experienced much luck on the greens.Although some might be discouraged...
It may not be the most flashy tournament, but the Mason Rudolph Championship is special to coach Jay Seawell. Seawell said he knew Mason Rudolph before the famed golfer died four years ago.“Mr. Rudolph,...
Already halfway through the spring season, the Alabama women’s golf team knows a thing or two about the game and what it needs to work on. The team has pinpointed its flaws and taken the past two weeks...
Alongside many other Alabama sports competing in this spring’s national championships, 11 track and field athletes will represent the University this weekend at the Indoor National Championships.Nine...
Soccer coach Todd Bramble was my first formal interview for The Crimson White. I was a freshman in college, eager to make my mark and put my name out there. I’m pretty sure he knew it was my first college...
Returning to action after competing in back-to-back tournaments may seem tiring, but the No. 16 Crimson Tide knows better than to let exhaustion faze it.It’s been just over a week since the team competed...
Alabama Athletics released a statement Friday morning announcing the resignation of soccer coach Todd Bramble. Bramble will take over as the head coach of George Mason's women's soccer team.Bramble was...
Despite the wintery weather forcing practice indoors, the Alabama women’s golf team has been making strides since its first tournament two weeks ago. The Crimson Tide came in eighth place at the Northrop...
The Jerry Pate Golf Complex doesn’t just house the Alabama men’s and women’s golf teams, three national championship trophies and dozens of awards. Among the accolades and memorabilia is a special...
The Alabama men’s golf team several personnel changes this year. From sophomore Gavin Moynihan leaving the program after the fall season, to freshman Jonathan Hardee injuring his shoulder, it’s a completely...
Dean Smith is a legend. Despite coaching before most of us were born, Smith left a legacy that few could surpass. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame while still coaching. It’s a feat not many are...
After a successful season opener, the Alabama women’s tennis team (3-0) will compete in the ITA National Indoor Championship this weekend in Charlottesville, Virginia. This will be the third consecutive...
It’s been almost four months since Alabama women’s golf team teed off. Although every golfer has been hard at work trying to improve, they’ve been waiting four months to get back onto the links.Some...
Erin Routliffe was the final Alabama player on the courts, in the third set of a 1-1 match.Her team was by her side during the final set. The fans grew silent as she served against her Texas Christian...
It has seen greatness. It’s been through struggles and hardships. It’s grown into a championship program.Now, the women’s tennis team kicks off its official spring season this weekend hosting Syracuse,...
In its lone preseason event, the women’s tennis team closed out the Mal Moore Invitational tournament with 23 wins after a weekend of competition against Florida State, No. 17 Georgia Tech and No....
After a two-month break, the Alabama track and field team begins its spring season Saturday, competing in the Auburn Invitational in Birmingham. The meet will host conference and non-conference teams.Excitement...
Love him or hate him, Tom Brady is the man to beat.Brady threw his 46th postseason touchdown pass Saturday night, trumping the record previously held by 49ers quarterback Joe Montana. Montana threw 45...
The Alabama swimming and diving team went into the winter holidays preparing for hardcore training. Unlike practice during the fall semester, the Crimson Tide took a trip to Boca Raton, Florida, for a...
The Alabama soccer team’s season came to a close shortly after November began, with a 3-2 loss to Tennessee in the first round of the SEC tournament. Alabama ended its season 10-7-3 (5-4-2). Coach Todd...
In every sport, there have been great athletes and even greater teams. We can name a few teams in a variety in sports that have dominated all others in their field. But over the past few years, we can’t...
In case you missed it, the United States Women’s National Soccer Team is going to the Women’s World Cup in June 2015. In June of this year, I wrote a column on why we needed to pay attention to the...
For the first time in recent weeks, Alabama soccer took charge of a game early on. Shortly after it started, senior Laura Lee Smith found the back of the net, putting the Crimson Tide on top. Smith’s...
Pia Rijsdijk made a bold decision in 2011. She chose to leave her homeland, Numansdorp, Netherlands, in search of new experiences. She left her old life behind to join the Crimson Tide soccer team....
At the end of last season, the Alabama soccer team knew it was time for a change. Alabama was unable to make it to the postseason, and it was also preparing to lose assistant coach Tatum Clowney. Clowney’s...
Friday night meant more to the Alabama soccer team than any other of the season. Dressed entirely in pink, in honor of playerMolly Moroney and her mom, Erin, who is battling breast cancer, the Crimson...
It all started with Sarah Patterson. Back in 2004, the then-gymnastics coach had a vision to support and bring awareness to those fighting breast cancer. Ten years later, Patterson’s dream has become...
The Alabama soccer team’s match against Ole Miss was tough from the start, with multiple collisions and injuries. Despite its attempts Sunday to contain Ole Miss, the team lost 1-0. The Rebels’ fast...
The Alabama soccer team has seen many ups and downs over the last two seasons, when it missed the SEC Tournament for two consecutive years, partially due to consistently poor conference results on the...
The Alabama women’s tennis team split up this week with half of its team competing in the Furman Fall Classic and the other half competing in the ITA All-American Championships. Those who competed in...
Friday night’s soccer match against then-No. 7 Florida proved the Crimson Tide is a much different team. Despite the 2-1 loss, Alabama’s defense played a vital role in keeping the Gators to two goals....
Deby Shelton can fondly remember the time her son, Robby Shelton, picked up his first set of golf clubs. She knew that it was one of the biggest moments of his life, even though he was only 4 years old...
The Crimson Tide came out firing Sunday afternoon, pouncing on Alabama State’s disorganized defense to win 8-0 in the Tide’s highest-scoring game of the season. “I thought we did a good job with...
When most athletes sign with The University of Alabama, they have a good idea of how their first year will go and how they can contribute to their team. Theresa Diederich, however, had an unconventional...
Soccer is in her blood; it’s in every breath she takes, and it is the first and last thought she has every day. Since the first time she kicked the ball, Auburn Mercer knew this was her passion. Mercer,...
When Lacey Clarida was in high school, she graduated early – not because she didn’t enjoy high school, but because she wanted to get started on her collegiate career. “There were no doubts at all....
Alabama put up a fight. After giving up a goal late in first half, the Crimson Tide kept the pressure on No. 3 Virginia but it wasn’t enough. Alabama lost 3-0 to the Cavaliers. “We were able to establish...
The University of Alabama's soccer team is set to host two matches this weekend against No. 2 Virginia and Jacksonville State. Friday night’s match against Virginia will be the highest ranked opponent...
The Alabama soccer team opened the season with one objective in mind: improve on last year's results. Though it split last weekend’s games to Kennesaw State and Memphis, the Crimson Tide is confident...
The Alabama soccer team’s 1-0 loss to Auburn to end last year’s season has kept a hold on the Crimson Tide. However, coach Todd Bramble is confident there is a hunger for more within his team. “When...
Waking up at 6 a.m. is an eye opener. Not because it’s too early to be alive, but because it’s the only time you can see an entire group of people eager to get the first tickets to an ?away football...
The Alabama soccer team split its opening weekend against Kennesaw State and Memphis. Alabama (1-1) had a breakout opening game against Kennesaw State Friday night, winning 5-1. However, the Crimson...
From the time a student-athlete steps on campus, they face expectations.However, there are other expectations that sometimes go unnoticed by fans, like the expectation to succeed beyond the world of athletics....
By Caroline Gazzara Just last week, I decided it would be fun to visit Miami, Florida. At the time, I figured I would just sit back, relax and enjoy the colorful atmosphere that is Miami. Of course,...
For more than 15 years, Alabama softball coach Patrick Murphy has been hosting summer camps for young athletes. In that span of time, he has seen a number of future athletes and stars. He’s seen kids...
By Carolina Gazzara | Staff Reporter^^When Alabama rowing coach Larry Davis drives past the construction on Jack Warner Parkway, he sees the continuous progress of the newest addition to the athletics...
With the 2014 FIFA World Cup starting in Brazil tomorrow, it’s only natural to want to join in on the intrigue and support for the United States men’s national soccer team.All over the country, sports...
Despite rain delays and humidity indexes spiking higher than normal, the weather in Jacksonville, Florida couldn’t keep Alabama down. It may not have been the most optimal conditions to compete in, but...
Add men’s golf to the list of Alabama teams that hold back-to-back national championships. For the first time in program history, the No. 1 Crimson Tide came out on top for the second consecutive year,...
Falling short of what could have been a repeat of the 2012 NCAA Championship, the women’s golf team placed ninth in the NCAA Championship last week at the Tulsa Country Club, Oklahoma. Although the...
For the first time in program history, the University of Alabama women’s tennis team will bring home a national championship after sophomore Maya Jansen and freshman Erin Routliffe won the NCAA Doubles...
egional Championship, the No. 1 Alabama men’s golf team will become the latest athletic program to set its eyes on back-to-back national titles. However, coach Jay Seawell said his team hasn’t...
If you asked senior Stephanie Meadows where Alabama would be a few months ago, she wouldn’t be expecting her team to be heading into the NCAA Championship Tournament. “Honestly,...
Dubbed the best season in program history, the Alabama women's tennis team won the SEC Championship in April and finished out the season 12-1 in conference. That’s not all. The Crimson Tide will also...
Almost a week ago, America saw the one-year anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombings. Yesterday, Boston held its annual marathon, and for the first time since 1983, an American won the men’s race....
It might not have been the easiest season for the Crimson Tide, but the women’s golf team has had two weeks to get ready for the Southeastern Conference Championship, and looks to enter strongly into...
After losing 1-0 to Auburn to end the fall season, the Alabama women’s soccer team went into the winter off-season with a plan. Although the team didn’t expect to undergo as many staff and roster changes...
On Monday, Yahoo Sports reported that The University of Alabama Athletics earned more money than every NHL team and 25 NBA teams. “Shocking” may be the first term that comes to mind, but what is really...
For the first time in program history, the No. 1 Alabama men’s golf team will travel to Franklin, Tenn., for the Mason Rudolph Championship. This will be the last tournament for Alabama before the SEC...
After taking a few days off from practice and tournaments, the Alabama men’s golf team will head to the Linger Longer Invitational this weekend feeling refreshed and ready to compete at a familiar event....
For the last home game of the spring season, the Alabama soccer team beat The University of Alabama at Huntsville 7-1 on Saturday. Of the seven goals scored by the Crimson Tide, junior Laura Lee Smith...
Unknown to most of the University, the women’s rugby team has been chipping away at stereotypes. (See also "Club rugby team strives for chemistry") Senior Caitlin Reilly, president of the women’s...
After its season opener against Michigan State, the University of Alabama rowing team will be heading to Tennessee to compete in the Oak Ridge Cardinal Invitational. (See also "Rowing team to face Michigan...
In an exhibition game against the U-17 Ghana team, the Crimson Tide met Ghana with skill and expertise – demonstrating that the fall season was behind it. Although the seniors weren’t on the field...
Ben Hogan’s Watch List is an esteemed list that highlights collegiate golfers for their talents on and off the green throughout the country. For The University of Alabama, Hogan’s Watch List marked...
Coming out as the No. 1 recruit in 2012, Emma Talley was awarded the last spot on the women’s golf team. Since her arrival, Talley has brought more than just experience to the team. Talley has been...
Seventeen years ago, Jenny Mainz became the head coach of the Crimson Tide women’s tennis program. That was in 1997, and since then her coaching style and mentality have changed. “I’ve grown a lot,...
As a transfer student, Janie Jackson knew she had a lot to deal with. Most transfer students worry about making friends and their classes, but Jackson had one more thing to think about – playing golf...
With only four players returning this season, the Alabama men’s golf team has a lot of work ahead if the team wants to win another national championship. Sophomore Tom Lovelady and seniors Cory Whitsett,...
With the team score tied 3-3, it came down to junior Emily Zabor to finish the match. Tied in the third set, Zabor and her opponent volleyed back and forth, unable to get a firm lead. As the crowd got...
With the team score tied 3-3, it came down to junior Emily Zabor to finish the match. Tied in the third set, Zabor and her opponent volleyed back and forth, unable to get a firm lead. As the crowd got...
The Alabama women’s golf team has had three and a half months to prepare since their last tournament. Team members hope that their hard work will finally pay off this weekend. Flying three and a half...
For the last few minutes of practice, Natalia Maynetto stepped up against teammate Maya Jansen, ready to face off against her friend. At 5 feet 6 inches, Maynetto had to look up at her opponent, but...
Even with Daniil Proskura’s fist pumps and Andrew Goodwin’s enthusiastic shouts, it still wasn’t enough to keep the Crimson Tide men alive. Fans in the stands were leaning over glass barriers just...
Whether you have been counting down days or are starting to get annoyed with the endless stream of Olympic commercials, have no fear because it all begins today. The Olympic games will finally begin tonight...
For the first home meet of the spring indoor season, the Alabama women’s tennis team will host William and Mary, Oklahoma and Ole Miss for the ITA Kick-Off Weekend. This will be the first time in recent...
If you haven’t seen the latest joke in the NBA, let me be the first to tell you. It’s New York Knicks’ guard J.R. Smith. Yes, the same J.R. Smith that has had multiple issues in recent years. ...
Two weeks ago, Anibal Perez spoke out against his former employer, Drummond Co., blasting it for its harsh work conditions and environmental violations. Now the company is fighting back, stating that Perez’s...
As we sit down to gorge ourselves with all the foods we look forward to each year, there’s always one thing we should all be thankful for: football. Whether you are a die-hard fan, or just an every-so-often...
In today’s society we are more likely to hear and discuss exercising on a daily basis, and that’s a good thing. Everyone should be active because it’s good for you. But while I was sitting in...
Anibal Perez, a former employee of Drummond Company, was beaten in the streets of Santa Marta, Columbia, for speaking out against the Birmingham-based company in November 2010. Perez said it was the worst...
Even after a fall to Florida two weeks ago, Alabama swimming and diving coach Dennis Pursley said his team is ready to get back up and show the rest of the teams its full potential. “I would be very...
When all else fails, you can always count on the good of the American people to get you where you need to be. And though hitchhiking is outlawed in most states, the USA women’s soccer team didn’t let...
In what seems to be a hot activity in recent years, locally owned CrossFit Candor isn’t just another CrossFit center. Though it has been open for a little over two months now, CrossFit Candor will host...
When most people think about a home football game, the first thing that comes to mind is tailgating and having a good time. But for those who are part of the Gameday Cleanup Crew, it also means hard work...
The overcast beginnings gave way to a downpour, similar to how the minutes ticked by as the score remained unchanged. The gloominess of the rain foretold the outcome of Thursday’s match. “It’s extremely...
With a swift kick, Senior midfielder Molly Atherton scored the game-winning goal against then-No. 20 Georgia, cementing Alabama as a threat to the rest of the SEC this season. When the ball hit the back...
Nearly 5,000 miles from her native country, Pia Rijsdijk can say she’s pretty far from home. Born and raised in the Netherlands, Rijsdijk left it all behind to further her soccer career in the United...
