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Another Warmack commits to Tide, 2015 class

Charlie Potter July 23, 2013

The Alabama Crimson Tide claimed its fourth commitment of its 2015 recruiting class in ESPN Junior 300 offensive lineman Dallas Warmack. Warmack, whose older brother is former Alabama standout Chance Warmack,...

Johnny Manziel tackles questions concerning offseason, Alabama

Johnny Manziel tackles questions concerning offseason, Alabama

Charlie Potter July 23, 2013

The circus surrounding the 2013 SEC Media Days was at an all-time high the second day with the presence of Texas A&M and its sophomore quarterback Johnny Manziel. Head coach Kevin Sumlin was the first...

Crimson Tide defense, Mosley to remain humble in 2013

Charlie Potter July 18, 2013

HOOVER, Ala. – The 2013 Southeastern Conference Media Days wrapped up on Thursday July 18 at the Wynfrey Hotel in Hoover, and The University of Alabama stole the show on Day 3 of the event. Nine Alabama...

Alabama’s rivals usher in new head coaches

Charlie Potter July 17, 2013

HOOVER, Ala. – The Southeastern Conference’s four newest head coaches were introduced to the chaos that is SEC Media Days on Day 2 of the event. Arkansas’ Brett Bielema, Auburn’s Gus Malzahn, Kentucky’s...

Johnny Manziel makes SEC Media Days debut

Johnny Manziel makes SEC Media Days debut

Charlie Potter July 17, 2013

HOOVER, Ala. – The circus surrounding the 2013 Southeastern Conference Media Days was at an all-time high on Day 2 with the presence of Texas A&M and its sophomore quarterback Johnny Manziel. Head coach...

SEC Media Days showcases players, coaches

Charlie Potter July 16, 2013

The 2013 Southeastern Conference Media Days kicked off Tuesday at the Wynfrey Hotel in Hoover, Ala. Hundreds of members of the media gathered to usher in the upcoming college football season by talking...

Mark Ingram hosts Tuscaloosa football camp

Mark Ingram hosts Tuscaloosa football camp

Charlie Potter July 16, 2013

Former Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram returned to Tuscaloosa Saturday to host the Mark Ingram Football ProCamp at Tuscaloosa County High School. More than 350 kids ages 7-14 participated in various...

Crimson Tide, Manziel headline SEC Media Days

Crimson Tide, Manziel headline SEC Media Days

Charlie Potter July 9, 2013

SEC Media Days will be held July 16-18 in Hoover, Ala., at the Wynfrey Hotel. All 14 coaches in the Southeastern Conference, along with three players from each team, a change from last year’s alotted...

NBA’s free agency period begins, Dwight Howard narrows search to 5 teams

Charlie Potter July 2, 2013

The NBA kicked off its annual free agency period July 1, allowing players to find a new home and a new, juicy paycheck. Although players can’t physically sign contracts until July 10, they can negotiate...

‘Under the radar’ Crimson Tide players to watch for in 2013-14 season

Charlie Potter July 2, 2013

The college football season is less than two months away, and the excitement surrounding the upcoming season for Alabama is growing with each passing day. The Crimson Tide is returning with a ton of talent...

Devonta Pollard withdraws from UA, basketball program

Charlie Potter June 26, 2013

Freshman basketball player Devonta Pollard has decided to withdraw from The University of Alabama, head coach Anthony Grant said in a statement released by the University Monday. Pollard was charged with...

Men’s basketball team plans trip to Europe, will face several professional teams

Charlie Potter June 25, 2013

The Alabama men’s basketball team has planned a 10-day trip to Europe before the start of the 2013-14 season, head coach Anthony Grant announced during the SEC men’s basketball summer teleconference....

ESPN 150 quarterback David Cornwell commits to Alabama

Charlie Potter June 19, 2013

The Crimson Tide football team snagged its 11th commitment June 14 in ESPN 150 quarterback David Cornwell. Cornwell is the No. 2 pocket-passing quarterback in the 2014 recruiting class and the No. 34 overall...

Alabama guard Trevor Lacey to go to N.C. State

Charlie Potter June 18, 2013

Former Alabama guard Trevor Lacey has committed to continue his basketball career at North Carolina State, according to Pack Pride, which announced the commitment Monday via Twitter. Lacey will have...

Indictment unveils Devonta Pollard’s role in kidnapping

Charlie Potter June 11, 2013

Alabama men’s basketball player Devonta Pollard was arrested Tuesday, June 4, in Kemper County, Miss., and charged with conspiracy to commit an offense in relation to an earlier kidnapping that occurred...

Tebow’s move to Patriots creates perfect situation

Charlie Potter June 11, 2013

“Tebowmania” has moved on to another city: Foxboro, Mass. The New England Patriots signed Tim Tebow to a two-year deal Monday. Unlike the debacle that occurred in New York where Tebow was signed to...

Devonta Pollard charged in April 30 kidnapping

Charlie Potter June 5, 2013

?Alabama men’s basketball player Devonta Pollard was arrested Tuesday, June 4 in Kemper County, Miss., and charged with conspiracy to commit an offense in relation to an earlier kidnapping that occurred...

Golf team claims 1st NCAA championship

Golf team claims 1st NCAA championship

Charlie Potter June 4, 2013

The Alabama men’s golf team claimed the program’s first national championship Sunday, defeating Illinois 4-1. The Crimson Tide defeated the Fighting Illini in the final round of the 2013 NCAA Golf...

NBA Finals: a battle of new vs. old

Charlie Potter June 4, 2013

The NBA Finals matchup is set, and fans of the game are in for a wild series. The San Antonio Spurs swept the Memphis Grizzlies in four games in the Western Conference Finals, while the Miami Heat had...

Alabama quarterback transferring to Toledo

Charlie Potter May 29, 2013

Rising sophomore Phillip Ely is leaving The University of Alabama and plans to transfer to Toledo, the backup quarterback announced via Twitter Wednesday May 29. “Ready to make a change in my life for...

Alabama Sports Hall of Fame welcomes Saban

Charlie Potter May 28, 2013

University of Alabama head football coach Nick Saban was inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame Saturday, May 18. Honored at a banquet at the Sheraton Birmingham Hotel, Saban became the latest in...

UA welcomes new women’s basketball coach Kristy Curry

Charlie Potter May 16, 2013

The University of Alabama introduced newly appointed women’s basketball head coach Kristy Curry on Thursday, May 16. Curry comes to UA after spending seven seasons as the head coach of the Texas Tech...

Trevor Lacey gains release to transfer from Alabama

Charlie Potter April 23, 2013

With the transfer of rising junior guard Trevor Lacey, The University of Alabama has lost another experienced men’s basketball player. Lacey announced his intent to leave the University Tuesday afternoon....

T.J. Yeldon, overlooked due to Derrick Henry’s injury, shines in A-Day game

Charlie Potter April 21, 2013

Rising sophomore running back T.J. Yeldon repeated his performance from last year in Saturday’s A-Day game. In 2012, Yeldon compiled 178 yards and a touchdown. On Saturday, he racked up 130 all-purpose...

Sloppy play on both sides of ball dampens A-Day game, reveals need for improvement

Charlie Potter April 21, 2013

Turnovers and penalties plagued each squad in Alabama’s 2013 Golden Flake A-Day game. The White team defeated the Crimson team 17-14 in front of 78,315 fans on Saturday. Head coach Nick Saban said the...

Sloppy play dampens A-Day game

Charlie Potter April 20, 2013

Turnovers and penalties plagued each squad in Alabama’s 2013 Golden Flake A-Day game. The White team defeated the Crimson team 17-14 in front of 78,315 fans on Saturday April 20. Head coach Nick Saban...

Defensive linemen step up, fill key spots

Charlie Potter April 18, 2013

Alabama is faced with replacing several key contributors from last year’s national championship winning team. But the defensive line seems to be adjusting just fine, said defensive lineman Jeoffrey Pagan....

‘Touchdown Twos’ make first-team debuts on offensive line

Charlie Potter April 18, 2013

Replacing three players that made up what was referred to as the best offensive line in the nation last year will be a daunting challenge for Alabama as it enters the season. Alabama’s offensive line...

Players look to battle back from injuries

Charlie Potter April 18, 2013

A group of four offensive players is working its way back to full health this spring, as injuries forced them to miss playing time and the BCS National Championship game. Wide receivers Kenny Bell and...

Tide reflects on championship, tragedy while in D.C.

Charlie Potter April 17, 2013

The Crimson Tide football team visited the White House and President Barack Obama Monday to commemorate Alabama’s 15th national championship. Junior wide receiver/defensive back Christion Jones said...

Fans will see big performance from Drake on A-Day

Charlie Potter April 17, 2013

With highly anticipated freshman running back Derrick Henry set to miss the rest of the spring because of a broken leg, the second-team touches in Alabama’s spring A-Day game will likely fall heavily...

Henry to miss anticipated A-Day debut with broken leg

Charlie Potter April 16, 2013

The awaited debut of freshman running back Derrick Henry will be put on hold for Alabama fans expecting to see the early enrollee in Saturday’s A-Day game. Henry will be out for the remainder of the...

Overstreet brings offensive power, defensive finesse

Charlie Potter April 14, 2013

The University of Alabama baseball team’s roster is full of talented freshmen. But the play of one first-year player has given the Crimson Tide a boost on offense and defense. Second baseman Kyle...

Tuesday’s win encourages Tide

Charlie Potter April 9, 2013

The No. 22 Alabama Crimson Tide defeated the Alcorn State Braves 3-2 on Tuesday at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the first contest of its two-game series. Alabama (21-13, 8-4 SEC) matched its win total from...

Alabama needs to land Jaren Sina one more time

Charlie Potter April 8, 2013

The 2012-13 college basketball season is officially finished, but the offseason is already in full swing for every program in the country, including The University of Alabama. Head coach Anthony Grant...

Offensive line takes shape as practice continues

Charlie Potter April 8, 2013

Alabama’s offensive line lost three starters to graduation and the NFL draft this offseason, while right guard Anthony Steen and left tackle Cyrus Kouandjio returned to the Capstone to continue their...

Saban not impressed with first scrimmage

Saban not impressed with first scrimmage

Charlie Potter April 7, 2013

Alabama head coach Nick Saban was less than pleased with his team’s overall performance in its first scrimmage of the spring on Saturday. While not specifically pointing fingers at any individual, Saban...

Defensive line steps up to fill voids left by key players

Charlie Potter April 3, 2013

Alabama is faced with replacing several key contributors from last year’s national-championship-winning team. But the defensive line seems to be adjusting just fine, junior defensive lineman Jeoffrey...

Grant reflects on 2012-13 season

Charlie Potter April 1, 2013

The 2012-13 men’s basketball season ended for the Crimson Tide in the National Invitation Tournament, but head coach Anthony Grant said he will waste no time preparing himself and his team for next...

Alabama falls to Maryland in NIT quarterfinals

Charlie Potter March 26, 2013

The Alabama men’s basketball team lost to Maryland 58-57 in the quarterfinals of the NIT on Tuesday March 26. Sophomore guard Trevor Lacey missed a shot at the buzzer that would have sent Alabama to...

Grant sees similarities in Tide and Terrapins

Charlie Potter March 25, 2013

The top-seeded Alabama men’s basketball team will host No. 2 Maryland in the quarterfinal round of the National Invitational Tournament on Tuesday March 26 at Coleman Coliseum. The Terrapins (24-12)...

Alabama downs Stanford to advance to quarterfinals of NIT

Charlie Potter March 23, 2013

The Alabama men’s basketball team defeated Stanford 66-54 in the second round of the National Invitation Tournament on Saturday, March 23. The top-seeded Crimson Tide (23-12) will advance to the quarterfinal...

New AD Battle watches football practice for first time

Charlie Potter March 22, 2013

Alabama retreated indoors for its fourth practice of the spring on Friday. The Crimson Tide practiced in full pads for the second time, after strapping up for the first time on Wednesday. Newly elected...

Tide prepares for Stanford, loses Steele for tournament

Charlie Potter March 22, 2013

The top-seeded Alabama men’s basketball team will play host to No. 4 Stanford in the second round of the National Invitational Tournament on Saturday March 23 at Coleman Coliseum. Stanford is the defending...

Saban: ‘He sets the table, has served us well’

Charlie Potter March 20, 2013

University of Alabama football coach Nick Saban has deep ties to Mal Moore, who stepped down from his position as athletics director Wednesday. Moore hired Saban and has overseen numerous football facilities...

Grant looking for consistency in NIT matchup against Stanford

Charlie Potter March 20, 2013

The top-seeded Alabama men’s basketball team will play host to Stanford in the second round of the National Invitation Tournament on Saturday at Coleman Coliseum. The No. 4 seed Cardinal defeated No....

Wheelchair basketball team wins national title

Charlie Potter March 20, 2013

At Alabama, championships are as traditional as Denny Chimes and ‘Yea Alabama,’ and one team recently joined in on the winning tradition with its first championship. The men’s wheelchair basketball...

Tide to face Stanford in upcoming NIT game, would also pair well on gridiron

Charlie Potter March 20, 2013

The Alabama men’s basketball team took care of Northeastern in the first round of the National Invitational Tournament on Tuesday. The Crimson Tide defeated the Huskies 62-43. No. 1 seed Alabama (21-12,...

Alabama beats Northeastern in 1st round of tournament

Charlie Potter March 19, 2013

The Alabama men’s basketball team defeated Northeastern 62-43 Tuesday in the first round of the National Invitational Tournament. The No. 1 seed Crimson Tide (21-12, 12-6 SEC) controlled the game for...

Men’s basketball team misses NCAA Tournament bid for third time in four years

Charlie Potter March 17, 2013

For the third time in four years under head coach Anthony Grant, Alabama was left on the outside looking in to the NCAA Tournament. Instead, the Crimson Tide (21-12) will compete in the National Invitation...

Tide falls to No. 1 seed Florida in semifinal round of SEC Tournament

Tide falls to No. 1 seed Florida in semifinal round of SEC Tournament

Charlie Potter March 16, 2013

  An impressive first half and the hopes of playing in the Southeastern Conference final vanished with a lackluster second half performance from the Alabama men’s basketball team. The Crimson Tide...

Alabama advances to semifinals with win over Tennessee

Alabama advances to semifinals with win over Tennessee

Charlie Potter March 15, 2013

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Alabama men’s basketball team traded punches with Tennessee all afternoon long and finally pulled away late in the second half to claim a 58-48 victory over the Volunteers in...

Crimson Tide prepares for SEC tournament

Charlie Potter March 13, 2013

The Alabama men’s basketball team will have a couple of days to prepare for the Southeastern Conference tournament after the Crimson Tide (20-11, 12-6 SEC) earned the No. 4 seed and received a double-bye....

Alabama could reach NCAA tournament with win over Florida

Charlie Potter March 11, 2013

The Alabama men’s basketball team’s chances of making an appearance in the NCAA tournament are slim heading into the Southeastern Conference tournament this week, but they haven’t completely faded...

Alabama beats the buzzer

Charlie Potter March 10, 2013

On the day Alabama’s men’s basketball team celebrated its 100-year anniversary, the Crimson Tide did something that may not have been done in its history. Junior guard Trevor Releford launched a...

Alabama caps off regular season with buzzer beater

Charlie Potter March 9, 2013

It was only fitting that on the day Alabama men’s basketball celebrated its 100-year anniversary that the Crimson Tide did something that may not have been done in its history. Junior guard Trevor Releford...

Alabama closes out regular season with crucial game against Georgia

Charlie Potter March 8, 2013

The Alabama men’s basketball team will host the Georgia Bulldogs Saturday March 9 at Coleman Coliseum in its final game of the regular season. The Crimson Tide (19-11, 11-6 SEC) is in a four-way tie...

Loss at Ole Miss damages Alabama’s chances for high SEC tournament seed

Charlie Potter March 7, 2013

The Alabama men’s basketball team’s loss at Ole Miss on Tuesday was not what the team needed. The Crimson Tide was playing for a top-four seed in the Southeastern Conference tournament and a spot...

No. 1 NFL Draft pick uncertain, 2 Alabama hopefuls in the running

Charlie Potter March 6, 2013

The NFL Draft is quickly approaching, and no clear favorite for the No.1 overall pick has been identified, which is odd. Usually the team with the first selection decides whom it will invest millions of...

Alabama prepares for battle with Florida

Charlie Potter March 1, 2013

The Alabama men’s basketball team will travel to Gainesville, Fla., to battle the No. 8 Florida Gators on Saturday March 2. The Crimson Tide (19-9, 11-4 SEC) trail the Gators (22-5, 12-3) by one game...

Grant getting ready to face Gators in Gainesville

Charlie Potter February 28, 2013

Alabama men’s basketball head coach Anthony Grant lives by telling his team to approach its schedule one game at a time. But a monumental matchup with the No. 8 Florida Gators is anything but just another...

Alabama trounces Auburn in Coleman Colesium

Charlie Potter February 27, 2013

The Alabama men’s basketball team redeemed its last meeting with its in-state rival as the Crimson Tide defeated the Auburn Tigers 61-43 on Tuesday at Coleman Coliseum. The Crimson Tide (19-9, 11-4...

Hyped NFL Combine leaves fans disappointed

Charlie Potter February 27, 2013

The NFL Combine gives fans a chance to see college athletes display some of the freakish athletic abilities that have allowed them to reach the doorstep of professional football. Held in Indianapolis,...

Loss to LSU lessens Alabama’s tournament hopes

Charlie Potter February 25, 2013

The Alabama men’s basketball team’s triple-overtime loss to LSU on Feb. 23 did not help the Crimson Tide’s meager chances of appearing in the NCAA tournament. ESPN’s Joe Lunardi listed the Tide...

Men’s basketball team deserves same strong attendance as other sports

Charlie Potter February 21, 2013

There are only two home games remaining on the Alabama men’s basketball team’s schedule as March Madness quickly approaches. The Crimson Tide (17-8, 9-3 SEC) will face Auburn on Feb. 26 and Georgia...

Rodney Cooper scores big in win against Miss State

Rodney Cooper scores big in win against Miss State

Charlie Potter February 21, 2013

Sophomore guard Rodney Cooper stepped up and posted a double-double in the Alabama men’s basketball team’s win over Mississippi State Wednesday in Coleman Coliseum. Cooper filled the stat sheet with...

Obasohan showing glimpses of his potential

Charlie Potter February 20, 2013

Junior guard Trevor Releford lobbed a well-placed pass into the hands of freshman guard Retin Obasohan, who slammed it home to complete the alley-oop. But the basket did not count. The game clock ran out,...

Grant says Tide can’t afford to overlook Bulldogs

Charlie Potter February 20, 2013

The Alabama men’s basketball team will face Mississippi State Wednesday in Coleman Coliseum. The Crimson Tide (17-8, 9-3 SEC) has won three consecutive games and five of its last six coming into the...

Alabama downs South Carolina with strong shooting effort

Charlie Potter February 16, 2013

The Alabama men’s basketball team woke from its recent shooting slumber on Saturday, Feb. 16 to defeat South Carolina 68-58 in Coleman Coliseum. The Crimson Tide (17-8, 9-3 SEC) shot 46.8 percent (22-47)...

Grant faces life-long friend when Gamecocks visit Tuscaloosa

Charlie Potter February 15, 2013

Head coach Anthony Grant will face his close friend and former colleague when the Alabama men’s basketball team battles the South Carolina Gamecocks on Saturday, Feb. 16 in Coleman Coliseum. Grant and...

Team tries to ‘step up to the line’ on offensive plays after low scoring streak

Charlie Potter February 14, 2013

The Alabama men’s basketball team is known for its stifling defense, but its recent decline in shooting efficiency has turned the attention toward the offense, or lack thereof. The Crimson Tide (16-8,...

Sophomore Nick Jacobs propels Tide with interior play

Charlie Potter February 13, 2013

When sophomore forward Nick Jacobs is filling up the stat sheet, the Alabama men’s basketball team reaps the benefit. In 19 minutes versus LSU, Jacobs was able to lead Alabama with 15 points off the...

Crimson Tide men’s basketball downs LSU despite poor shooting

Charlie Potter February 9, 2013

Head coach Anthony Grant and company did not want to duplicate its poor performance against Auburn when it faced rival LSU. The Alabama men’s basketball team responded and defeated the Tigers 60-57 on...

Tide’s focus on LSU Tigers, not Auburn loss

Charlie Potter February 8, 2013

The Alabama men’s basketball team will look to recover from a 49-37 loss to the Auburn Tigers when it faces LSU on Saturday Feb. 9 in Coleman Coliseum. The Tide (14-8, 6-3 SEC) had outscored Auburn...

‘Bracketology’ lists Alabama with first 4 teams out of NCAA tournament

Charlie Potter February 7, 2013

ESPN’s Joe Lunardi, a college basketball analyst who is known for creating “Bracketology,” released an updated bracket on Tuesday, Feb. 5, of the teams he believes will make it to the NCAA tournament....

Tide looks to continue SEC success in Auburn

Charlie Potter February 6, 2013

The Alabama men’s basketball team will play its third road game in its last four contests when it travels to Auburn on Wednesday, Feb. 6, to battle the Auburn Tigers. This will be the first of two...

Alabama basketball team still faces tough road toward NCAA tournament

Charlie Potter February 5, 2013

The postseason is quickly approaching, and the Alabama men’s basketball team might be on the outside looking in if it can’t take care of its remaining conference games. The Tide is 14-7 (6-2 SEC)...

Alabama finds a way to win versus Hogs

Charlie Potter January 31, 2013

The Alabama men’s basketball team downed the Arkansas Razorbacks 59-56 on Thursday Jan. 31 in Coleman Coliseum. The Tide improved to 13-7 (5-2 SEC) on the season despite a second half resurgence by the...

Tide looks to continue streak against struggling Vols

Charlie Potter January 25, 2013

The Alabama men’s basketball team looks to continue rolling when it travels to Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday Jan. 26 to face the Tennessee Volunteers. The Crimson Tide (12-6, 4-1 SEC) has won four-consecutive...

Tide beats reigning champs

Tide beats reigning champs

Charlie Potter January 23, 2013

The Alabama men’s basketball team overcame a slumping first half to defeat the Kentucky Wildcats 59-55 on Tuesday Jan. 22 in Coleman Coliseum. The Crimson Tide (12-6, 4-1 SEC) outscored the Wildcats...

Coach Calipari praises Tide’s guards

Charlie Potter January 22, 2013

The Alabama men’s basketball team welcomes the Kentucky Wildcats to Coleman Coliseum on Tuesday, Jan. 22. The Crimson Tide (11-6, 3-1 SEC) will look to claim its fourth straight Southeastern Conference...

Crimson Tide stuns Aggies with last second victory

Charlie Potter January 19, 2013

Tide welcomes Aggies to SEC with last second victorAlabama’s men’s basketball team came back from a 26-15 first half hole to defeat Texas A&M on Saturday Jan. 19. The Crimson Tide (11-6, 3-1 SEC)...

Releford’s status doubtful ahead of game in Starkville

Charlie Potter January 16, 2013

Alabama’s men’s basketball team will travel to Starkville, Miss., on Wednesday, Jan. 16 to battle the Mississippi State Bulldogs. Mississippi State (7-7, 2-0 SEC) has won four of its last five contests,...

Steele gives a young team experience, energy boost

Steele gives a young team experience, energy boost

Charlie Potter January 15, 2013

Alabama men’s basketball head coach Anthony Grant has a young roster, with six of 10 scholarship players being freshmen and sophomores. Grant said experience and leadership are keys to his team’s success,...

Releford, Steele shine in second half to lift Tide over Tennessee

Releford, Steele shine in second half to lift Tide over Tennessee

Charlie Potter January 12, 2013

The men of Alabama’s basketball team defeated the Tennessee Volunteers 68-65 Saturday in Coleman Coliseum. The Crimson Tide (9-6, 1-1 SEC) claimed its first Southeastern Conference win in its home conference...

Tide to host the Tennessee Vols for home SEC opener

Charlie Potter January 11, 2013

The Alabama’s men’s basketball team will begin its home section of the Southeastern Conference schedule Saturday Jan. 12, when it hosts the Tennessee Volunteers. The Tide lost its official conference...

Grant to face his former team in VCU

Charlie Potter December 13, 2012

After falling to the hands of his alma mater more than a week ago, Alabama’s men’s basketball head coach Anthony Grant will now face the team that he left to coach the Crimson Tide. Alabama (6-2) will...

Alabama falls to 6-2 after loss to Dayton Flyers

Charlie Potter December 6, 2012

Alabama’s men’s basketball team suffered its second consecutive loss of the season at the hands of the Dayton Flyers on Wednesday night in Coleman Coliseum. The Tide (6-2) fell 81-76 to Dayton (6-2),...

Tide, Grant look to rebound against his alma mater

Charlie Potter December 5, 2012

After suffering its first loss of the season, the Alabama men’s basketball team (6-1) will look to bounce back when it faces the Dayton Flyers (5-2) on Wednesday, Dec. 1 in Coleman Coliseum. The game...

Tide faces first major road test in SEC/Big East Challenge

Charlie Potter November 29, 2012

Alabama’s men’s basketball team will face its first true road test when it travels to Cincinnati on Saturday, Dec. 1 to take on the Bearcats in the second annual SEC/Big East Challenge. The Crimson...

Team uses experience, consistency to stay undefeated

Charlie Potter November 27, 2012

The Alabama men’s basketball team will look to stay perfect on the season as it hosts the Lamar Cardinals Tuesday, Nov. 27, at 7 p.m. in Coleman Coliseum. The Crimson Tide has jumped out to a 5-0 record,...

Tide travels to NYC for 2k Sports Classic Championship

Charlie Potter November 15, 2012

The Alabama men’s basketball team will travel to Madison Square Garden in New York City to compete in the championship rounds of the 2k Sports Classic. The Tide will be joined in the Big Apple by the...

Tide defeats West Alabama 80-49, remains undefeated

Charlie Potter November 12, 2012

After a thrilling buzzer-beating victory over South Dakota State on Friday night, the Alabama men’s basketball team continued its winning streak by defeating the West Alabama Tigers 80-49 Sunday in Coleman...

Men’s basketball begins regular season Friday

Charlie Potter November 8, 2012

The Alabama men’s basketball team will play in a game that actually counts toward its record Friday, Nov. 9, as it hosts the South Dakota State Jackrabbits at Coleman Coliseum. The game will tip off...

Crimson Tide defeats Miss. State

Charlie Potter November 5, 2012

Alabama started off sluggish but finished strong to upend the Mississippi State Bulldogs Sunday, Nov. 4 at the Newell-Grissom Building. The Crimson Tide dropped the first set 22-25, but it claimed the...

Tide’s runners to compete in SEC Championships

Charlie Potter October 24, 2012

The Alabama men’s and women’s cross-country teams will begin their postseason with the SEC Championships Friday. The SEC and Vanderbilt University will host the event in Nashville, Tenn., at Percy...

Georgia Bulldogs narrowly sweep Bama Volleyball

Charlie Potter October 21, 2012

The Alabama volleyball team met the Georgia Bulldogs for the second time this season, this time at the Crimson Tide’s Foster Auditorium. In their first meeting, Georgia outlasted the Tide 3-2. On Sunday,...

Rowing team travels to Mass. for Head of Charles Regatta

Charlie Potter October 17, 2012

The Alabama rowing team will look to build off its hot start when it travels to Cambridge, Mass., this weekend to compete in the 48th annual Head of the Charles Regatta. The Crimson Tide crew team will...

Coach returns with Olympic experience to to lead alma mater

Coach returns with Olympic experience to to lead alma mater

Charlie Potter October 15, 2012

Dennis Pursley walks along the Alabama swimming deck and gazes up at three words that are plastered on the walls surrounding the swimming pools of the Aquatic Center: attitude, character and commitment....

Tide’s Hall of Fame coach ready to bring new era of Bama swimming

Charlie Potter October 2, 2012

The Alabama swimming and diving team will begin the 2012 season Saturday, Oct. 6, when they host Delta State at 1:30 p.m. at the Alabama Aquatic Center. The Crimson Tide will usher in a new but familiar...