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Patterson empowers women through athletics

Patterson empowers women through athletics

Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor November 29, 2018
As Sarah Patterson watched fireworks light up the night sky behind the outfield wall in Rhoads Stadium, the memories rushed back to her like a flood.
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Behind Enemy Lines: The Red and Black’s Michael Herbert’s breaks down SEC Championship

Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor November 28, 2018
No. 1 Alabama travels to Atlanta to play Georgia in the SEC Championship. The last time the two teams matched up was in the same building they will be playing in on Saturday. Georgia's head coach Kirby Smart was  coach Nick Saban's defensive coordinator for nine of Saban's 12 years at Alabama. The two teams are extremely similar and have dominated in all of their wins this season. Ben Stansell caught up with the Red and Black's Michael Hebert, its assistant sports editor, for an in depth look at the Bulldogs.
Clutch free throws help Alabama close out Murray State

Clutch free throws help Alabama close out Murray State

Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor November 26, 2018
It took more than just free throws to overcome Morant’s spectacular showing. It also required a second-half scoring outburst from freshman point guard Kira Lewis Jr. Lewis finished with a team-high 20 points, 17 of which came after the break.
By Grant Nicholls

Stout Alabama defense holds Auburn to 21 points in Iron Bowl win

Cody Estremera, Sports Editor November 24, 2018
Alabama limited Auburn to 283 yards of total offense on 75 plays, for an average of 3.7 yards a play. It was the 17th time since the 2017 season that an Alabama opponent was held under 300 yards. Outside the three drives that resulted in touchdowns, the Tigers finished with 127 yards.
By Hannah Saad

Tua Tagovailoa’s strong second half helps Alabama win Iron Bowl

Cody Estremera and James Ogletree November 24, 2018
In his first Iron Bowl, quarterback Tua Tagovailoa led Alabama to a 52-21 win against Auburn. He threw for five touchdowns, which ties the single-season mark in Alabama history, alongside 324 yards. He also ran for a score.
Behind Enemy Lines: The Plainsman's Nathan King previews 2018 Iron Bowl

Behind Enemy Lines: The Plainsman’s Nathan King previews 2018 Iron Bowl

Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor November 19, 2018
No.1 Alabama ends its regular season with the Iron Bowl. Last year, Auburn upset the Crimson Tide with a 26-14 win. Now, the Crimson Tide will try and avenge its only loss from last season.
By Hannah Saad

Defense allows season-high rush yards in win against The Citadel

Cody Estremera, Sports Editor November 17, 2018
Twelve seconds after Alabama took its second-half lead against The Citadel, the Crimson Tide defense scored for the seventh time this season, contributing to Alabama’s 50-17 win against The Citadel Bulldogs.
CW/ Hannah Saad

Alabama basketball bounces back with win over Ball State

Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor November 16, 2018
The Crimson Tide had a much better offensive showing against Ball State on Friday afternoon, with four Alabama players scoring in the double digits in a 79-61 win.
Coach Avery Johnson

Alabama falls to Northeastern in first round of Charleston Classic

Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor November 15, 2018
John Petty Jr. led Alabama in scoring with 17 points, but the rest of Alabama’s roster had difficulty scoring. As a team, the Crimson Tide shot just 37.3 percent from the field and only 15.8 percent (3-of-19) from beyond the arc.
CW/ Hannah Saad

Dynamic triple option travels to Bryant-Denny

Cody Estremera, Sports Editor November 15, 2018
The last time Alabama faced the triple option was in its 2011 win over Georgia Southern. In that game, the Alabama defense, which had been giving up just 51.9 yards a game, was shredded for 302 rushing yards.
Photo courtesy of Dasher Lawless Racing

NASCAR driver balances classes with racing

Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor November 12, 2018
Speed is addictive, according to Lawless Alan, and his father can remember the exact moment his son got hooked.
CW / Hannah Saad

Lewis ignites Alabama’s offense in win over Appalachian State

Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor November 11, 2018
Lewis asserted himself early and often, scoring 21 points and helping spark Alabama’s offense in an 81-73 win over Appalachian State in Coleman Coliseum.
By Hannah Saad

Offense limited in win over Mississippi State

Cody Estremera, Sports Editor November 10, 2018
After being stopped from scoring a touchdown on the first drive of the game last week against LSU, No. 1 Alabama marched down the field, running the ball seven times, before running back Damien Harris scooted into the end zone from one yard out. Harris’s touchdown was one of Alabama’s three total touchdowns in its 24-0 win over Mississippi State.
By Hannah Saad

Alabama shuts out Mississippi State

Cody Estremera and James Ogletree November 10, 2018
No. 1 Alabama continued it dominance against its schedule as it defeated No. 16 Mississippi State 24-0. Its offense was held in check finishing with 304 yards, which is its lowest of the season by 212.
CW/ Hannah Saad

Offensive line meshing ahead of challenging mashup

Cody Estremera, Sports Editor November 8, 2018
After undergoing several position changes in the offseason, Alabama’s offensive line has formed a sense of chemistry, which is helping open up the Crimson Tide's running game.
CW/ Hannah Saad

A slimmer Alex Reese ready for expanded role

Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor November 8, 2018
After last season ended, Alabama forward Alex Reese made a goal to transform his body and game. He’s accomplished both and is poised for a strong sophomore campaign.
Behind Enemy Lines: The Reflector's Hunter Cloud talks Alabama vs Mississippi State

Behind Enemy Lines: The Reflector’s Hunter Cloud talks Alabama vs Mississippi State

Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor November 8, 2018
Ben Stansell caught up with Hunter Cloud, The Reflector’s sports editor, to gain insight into the matchup.
Alabama basketball handles Southern in season opener

Alabama basketball handles Southern in season opener

Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor November 6, 2018
The familiarity didn’t stop Alabama from dominating Southern 82-62 behind strong outings from Donta Hall and John Petty Jr, who chipped in 20 and 17 points, respectively.
Coach Avery Johnson

Alabama’s Riley Norris out after undergoing heart procedure

Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor November 5, 2018
The heart problem revealed itself at practice last Sunday, according to coach Avery Johnson, who noted that Norris felt poorly and immediately went to the training staff.
By Hannah Saad

Alabama defense handles No. 3 LSU

Cody Estremera, Sports Editor November 3, 2018
With 3:41 left in the game and on the Alabama 13, LSU quarterback Joe Burrow dropped back and threw a pass over the middle of the field towards the back of the end zone. Instead of hitting receiver Jonathan Giles, he found linebacker Mack Wilson, completing the 29-0 shutout against No, 3 LSU.
By Hannah Saad

No. 1 Alabama wins top-3 matchup

Cody Estremera and James Ogletree November 3, 2018
No. 1 Alabama steamrolled No. 3 LSU 29-0 for its ninth win of the season. It was the highest margin of victory on either side since the Crimson Tide defeated the Tigers 31-0 in 2002.
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Behind Enemy Lines: The Daily Reveille’s Kennedi Landry previews top-three matchup

Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor November 1, 2018
Do you think LSU's secondary will have success defending Tua Tagovailoa and Alabama's talented receivers? Do you think they could even force Tagovailoa to, dare I say, throw his first interception of the season?
By Hannah Saad

Avery Johnson pleased with Alabama’s exhibition performance

Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor October 30, 2018
The way Alabama’s players performed as a unit, and the growth the team has made since last season, was what Johnson was interested in seeing. Especially after a box score was leaked showing a “secret-scrimmage” loss to Jacksonville State last week.
By Hannah Saad

Offense gains over 500 yards in win over Tennessee

Cody Estremera, Sports Editor October 20, 2018
On the second play after the defense forced a fumble and recovered the ball inside the Tennessee five-yard line, running back Josh Jacobs took the handoff from quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, made a small cut and split a pair of Tennessee defenders for a three-yard touchdown.
By Hannah Saad

Alabama continues its winning streak against Tennessee

Cody Estremera and James Ogletree October 20, 2018
No. 1 Alabama continued its winning streak to 12 games over Tennessee with its 58-21 win. The Crimson Tide put up 547 yards of total offense, while holding the Volunteers to just 258.
CW/ Hannah Saad

Jeudy leads in statsheet, on field as sophomore

Cody Estremera, Sports Editor October 18, 2018
Ever since he committed to Alabama on July 28, 2016, wide receiver Jerry Jeudy has been compared to former Alabama wide receiver Calvin Ridley. The comparison makes sense.
Fans get glimpse of men's basketball team at Tide Tipoff

Fans get glimpse of men’s basketball team at Tide Tipoff

Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor October 15, 2018
The members of Alabama's 2018 basketball team were announced to a warm welcome in Coleman Coliseum on Monday night as Crimson Tide fans received their first peak of coach Avery Johnson's squad.
By Hannah Saad

Alabama’s defense slows Missouri passing game in win

Cody Estremera, Sports Editor October 13, 2018
Early in the second quarter, defensive end Isaiah Buggs stormed his way through the offensive line and got to Missouri quarterback Drew Lock for an 18-yard sack. As Lock went down, Buggs stripped him of the ball, which Anfernee Jennings recovered, setting up Alabama inside Missouri’s red zone.
By Hannah Saad

No. 1 Alabama wins convincingly in homecoming game

Cody Estremera and James Ogletree October 13, 2018
No. 1 Alabama defeated Missouri 39-10, but it came with a toll. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who left early in the third quarter because of a knee injury, and DeVonta Smith, who left with about six minutes left in the first half, were held out the rest of the  game because of injuries.
Photo courtesy of Anderson Kimball

Behind Enemy Lines: The Maneater’s Anderson Kimball previews Alabama vs. Missouri

Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor October 11, 2018
Ben Stansell caught up with Anderson Kimball, a sports writer for the Missouri student newspaper The Maneater, for an in-depth look at the game
This image accompanied the video announcing the return of Dixieland Delight featured on Athletic Director Greg Byrne's Twitter account.

‘Dixieland Delight’ will return to Bryant-Denny Stadium for homecoming game

Cody Estremera, Sports Editor October 11, 2018
After three years of fans, students and players asking for its return in the fourth quarter of every home game, “Dixieland Delight” will be played at Bryant-Denny Stadium this Saturday during the homecoming game against Missouri.
CW/ Hannah Saad

Alabama’s offense continues to score quickly

Cody Estremera, Sports Editor October 11, 2018
To say Alabama’s offense scores quickly might be an understatement. Of the 40 touchdowns it has scored this season, 14 were scored in under a minute.
By Hannah Saad

Alabama’s offense scores season high in win over Arkansas

Cody Estremera, Sports Editor October 6, 2018

FAYETTEVILLE— Even when it messes up Alabama's offense finds a way to score. Leading by seven points, quarterback Tua Tagovailoa found Irv Smith Jr. over the middle of the field. Smith went 47 yards...

by Hannah Saad

No. 1 Alabama stays undefeated with win against Arkansas

Cody Estremera and James Ogletree October 6, 2018
On Alabama’s second drive of the game, Tua Tagovailoa completed a pass to Irv Smith Jr. near midfield. Smith broke tackles and ran down to the Arkansas 12-yard line, where he was stripped by an Arkansas defender.
CW/ Hannah Saad

Tua becomes fan favorite in starting season

Cody Estremera, Sports Editor October 4, 2018
When quarterback Tua Tagovailoa trotted out onto Camping World Stadium’s field, the Alabama fan base went crazy. It answered the question Alabama fans had been asking since midway through last season: Tagovailoa was the starting quarterback.

Behind Enemy Lines: The Traveler’s Antonio Tinajero previews Arkansas matchup

Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Desk Editor October 4, 2018
The Chad Morris era has gotten off to a bumpy start (Arkansas is 1-4), but Nick Saban said that he's seen the Razorbacks improve each week.
By Hannah Saad

Defensive starters nearly stops Louisiana-Lafayette offense

Cody Estremera, Sports Editor September 29, 2018

For the first three quarters of its 56-14 win, Alabama’s defense smothered the Louisiana-Lafayette offense, holding it to just 102 yards of total offense. The Ragin Cajuns finished with 288 yards...

By Hannah Saad

Alabama scores often in first half to defeat Louisiana-Lafayette

James Ogletree and Cody Estremera September 29, 2018

No. 1 Alabama cruised through Louisiana for its fifth win of the season. The Crimson Tide scored a touchdown on every drive of the first half en route to a 56-14 win over the Ragin’ Cajuns. Moment...

CW/ Hannah Saad

Isaiah Buggs stands out on star-studded defensive line

Cody Estremera, Sports Editor September 27, 2018
After having his second-straight standout game against Texas A&M, Isaiah Buggs earned his first SEC honors. The former Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College player has made a name for himself in just his second year at Alabama.

Behind Enemy Lines: The Vermilion’s Louis Prejean previews Louisiana-Alabama matchup

Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor September 27, 2018
Since we at The Crimson White focus primarily on Alabama, we caught up with sports editor Louis Prejean from The Vermilion, Louisiana-Lafayette’s student newspaper, for a different perspective on the game.
Tua Tagovailoa throws for over 300 yards in win over No. 22 Texas A&M

Tua Tagovailoa throws for over 300 yards in win over No. 22 Texas A&M

Cody Estremera, Sports Editor September 22, 2018

Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa took the snap and lofted a pass to the south end zone. DeVonta Smith dove and brought in the 30-yard catch for a seven-point lead, which Alabama would never relinquish. Alabama...

Photo by Hannah Saad

No. 1 Alabama throws for more than 400 yards in blowout win

Cody Estremera and James Ogletree September 22, 2018
Tua Tagovailoa threw a 23-yard pass to a wide-open Hale Hentges, who ran the rest of the way to the end zone for his second catch and first touchdown of the year. The score put Alabama up 21-10.
Photo courtesy of Angel Franco

Behind Enemy Lines: The Battalion’s Angel Franco previews Alabama’s game against Texas A&M

Ben Stansell, Sports Editor September 20, 2018
No. 1 Alabama will go up against another high-powered offense on Saturday when No. 22 Texas A&M comes to Tuscaloosa.
CW/ Hannah Saad

Thompson and McKinney lock down safety spots

Cody Estremera, Sports Editor September 20, 2018
Before the season started, Alabama’s safety spots were held by two players whose main roles were on special teams and on second-string defense. Now Deionte Thompson and Xavier McKinney have shown they are proven SEC-caliber safeties.
Photo by Hannah Saad

Defense shuts down Ole Miss passing game

Cody Estremera, Sports Editor September 15, 2018

OXFORD— Alabama’s defense started as poorly as it could have against Ole Miss. It allowed a touchdown on the first play of the game for the first time since 2011. From that point onward, the Crimson...

No. 1 Alabama routs Ole Miss for first SEC win of season

No. 1 Alabama routs Ole Miss for first SEC win of season

Cody Estremera and James Ogletree September 15, 2018
The Crimson Tide limited Ole Miss to just two completed passes and 13-passing yards since the end of the first quarter.
CW/ Hannah Saad

Sophomores play big role in second year for Alabama football

Ben Stansell, Sports Writer September 13, 2018
The foundation for success in college football is recruiting, and nobody has been more successful on the recruiting trail in the past decade than Head Coach Nick Saban. During his tenure at Alabama, Saban has only finished without a top-five recruiting class in one season – his first. For seven straight years (2011-17), the Crimson Tide landed the No. 1 class.
Photo courtesy of Justin Dial

Behind enemy lines: Daily Mississippian’s Justin Dial previews matchup

Ben Stansell, Sports Editor September 13, 2018
No. 1 Alabama is set to travel to Oxford, Mississippi for a high-powered offensive matchup against Ole Miss. The Rebels’ offense torched the opposing defenses in its first two matchups, averaging almost 600 yards a game. We at the Crimson White caught up with Justin Dial, the sports editor at the The Daily Mississippian, for an Ole Miss view of the game.
Photo by Hannah Saad

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama continues preparation before Ole Miss

Cody Estremera, Sports Editor September 11, 2018

Alabama practiced outside for the second time this week before facing Ole Miss. Here is what I saw during the media viewing secession of practice: The outside linebackers were working on getting over...

CW/ Grant Nicholls

No. 1 Alabama offense gains over 500 yards of offense in win over Arkansas State

Cody Estremera, Sports Editor September 8, 2018
Alabama’s offense has had little to complain about two games into the season. The Crimson Tide has dominated, putting up 108 points in those first two games, 57 of which came in its 57-7 win over Arkansas State.
CW/ Hannah Saad

No. 1 Alabama takes control early against Arkansas State

Cody Estremera and James Ogletree September 8, 2018
No. 1 Alabama put up 40 points in the first half against Arkansas State, finishing with a dominant 57-7 win. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa threw for 228 yards in the win.
CW/ Hannah Saad

Jacobs returns from injury-plagued 2017 season

Cody Estremera, Sports Desk Editor September 6, 2018
Louisville started to gain momentum midway through the third quarter after Jawon Pass found tight end Kemari Averett in the back of the Alabama end zone. After an unsportsmanlike conduct call, Louisville was forced to kick off from its own 25-yard line.
CW/ Hannah Saad

Defense working on communication problems

Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor September 6, 2018
The quarterback question wasn’t the only thing coach Nick Saban was fired up about on Saturday night.
Alabama's defense stalls Louisville running game in opening route

Alabama’s defense stalls Louisville running game in opening route

Cody Estremera, Sports Editor September 1, 2018

ORLANDO- Much was said of Alabama’s defense before it even had a chance to take the field against Louisville. It lost nine starters off its national championship team, including all five of its defensive...

No. 1 Alabama defeats Louisville to start season

No. 1 Alabama defeats Louisville to start season

Cody Estremera and James Ogletree September 1, 2018

ORLANDO- No. 1 Alabama took care of business early on against Louisville. The Crimson Tide, led by quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, put 28 points on the Cardinals in the first half before finishing 51-14....

Photo by Hannah Saad

A preview of Alabama football’s season opener

Cody Estremera, Sports Desk Editor August 30, 2018
No. 1 Alabama looks to defend last year’s national championship starting in Orlando against an experienced Louisville team. The Cardinals lost four players to the NFL draft, including Heisman winner Lamar Jackson and first-round pick Jaire Alexander. I talked with Matt Bradshaw, the sports editor of the Louisville student paper, The Louisville Cardinal, to get a different look at the matchup.
Moses to lead defense in second year

Moses to lead defense in second year

Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor August 30, 2018
The deafening sound of thousands of cowbells can be utterly nerve-racking – especially to a freshman linebacker getting his first meaningful road-game snaps.
Tosh Lupoi (right) has been a member of the Crimson Tide's defensive coaching staff since 2015. CW/ Hannah Saad

Familiar faces tackle bigger coaching roles for Alabama football

Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor August 20, 2018
With the departures of Brian Daboll and Jeremy Pruitt this offseason, Nick Saban was faced with the task of replacing both his offensive and defensive coordinator for the first time since 2008.
CW/ Hannah Saad

New football coaching staff focuses on recruitment

Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor August 20, 2018
Losing assistants is simply the price Saban pays for doing championship-level business.
CW/ Hannah Saad

Metal detectors to increase security at Bryant-Denny Stadium

Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor August 20, 2018
In an attempt to further improve game day security, University of Alabama students and fans will walk through metal detectors at all gates upon entry of Bryant-Denny Stadium this football season.
Coach Nick Saban interviewed on field

Saban comments on Hurts’ statement

Ben Stansell August 8, 2018

Jalen Hurts sent shockwaves through the college football world on Saturday when he voiced frustration with how the Alabama coaching staff, and particularly Nick Saban, has handled his ongoing quarterback...

Defensive players at National Championship Game vs Clemson

All eyes will be on the QB battle, but Alabama’s secondary deserves its share of attention

Ben Stansell August 2, 2018

When preseason camp opens tomorrow, the microscope of media and fan attention will be acutely focused on the same thing it has been focused on since red and white confetti fell in Mercedes-Benz stadium...

Despite an uncertain recycling industry, Tuscaloosa recycling remains robust

Ben Stansell July 16, 2018

On April 27, 2011, an EF4 tornado rampaged through Tuscaloosa, destroying roughly 12.5 percent of the city and claiming the lives of over 50 citizens. Although the devastating storm earned notoriety for...

Collin Sexton selected No. 8 by Cavaliers in NBA Draft

Collin Sexton selected No. 8 by Cavaliers in NBA Draft

Ben Stansell June 21, 2018

Collin Sexton's NBA dreams were realized on Thursday night when he was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers with the eighth pick in the 2018 NBA Draft. Sexton became the first Alabama player to be selected...

In a draft filled with uncertainty, Collin Sexton's ability leaves little doubt

In a draft filled with uncertainty, Collin Sexton’s ability leaves little doubt

Ben Stansell June 21, 2018

With his team trailing by 15 points over halfway through the second period, Auburn’s Chuma Okeke made a hustle play, soaring through the air to secure an offensive rebound over two Alabama players. Fearing...

Alabama announces new head rowing coach

Alabama announces new head rowing coach

Ben Stansell June 16, 2018

Glenn Putyrae will serve as the new head coach of the Alabama Rowing team, Director of Athletics Greg Byrne announced on Friday.  Putyrae comes to Tuscaloosa with 19 years of coaching experience, spending...

Alabama women's golfer named Golfweek Player of the Year

Alabama women’s golfer named Golfweek Player of the Year

Ben Stansell June 14, 2018

Coming on the heels of a season in which she helped lead Alabama to a runner-up finish at the NCAA Women's Golf National Championships, Lauren Stephenson is continuing to compile individual awards. This...

Alabama women's relay team posts All-American finish at NCAA Championships

Alabama women’s relay team posts All-American finish at NCAA Championships

Ben Stansell June 10, 2018

The Alabama women’s 4x100-meter relay team posted an All-American finish at the 2018 NCAA Track and Field Championships on Saturday. On a rain-soaked day in Eugene, Oregon, a Crimson Tide relay team...

Alabama Men's Track and Field finishes fifth at NCAA Championships

Alabama Men’s Track and Field finishes fifth at NCAA Championships

Ben Stansell June 9, 2018

The Alabama men’s track and field team finished tied for fifth at the 2018 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships on Friday evening in Eugene, Oregon.  “We had some spectacular performances this...

Alabama women's golf coach named 2018 coach of the year

Alabama women’s golf coach named 2018 coach of the year

Ben Stansell June 6, 2018

Alabama women’s golf head coach Mic Potter was named the 2018 Golf Pride Grips Women’s Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) National Coach of the Year, the WGCA announced this morning. “I want to thank...

College of Human Environmental Sciences names new Dean

College of Human Environmental Sciences names new Dean

Ben Stansell June 6, 2018

Professor Stuart Usdan has been named the new Dean of the College of Human Environmental Sciences at The University of Alabama, according to an email sent by Executive Vice President and Provost Kevin...

Alabama Gymnastics hires new assistant coach

Alabama Gymnastics hires new assistant coach

Ben Stansell June 5, 2018

Although Alabama Gymnastics earned a 36th consecutive NCAA Championship appearance this past season, the Crimson Tide finished the year in an unfamiliar position: Watching as the final six teams competed...

Alabama Men's Golf finishes runner-up at NCAA Championships

Alabama Men’s Golf finishes runner-up at NCAA Championships

Ben Stansell May 31, 2018

The Alabama men’s golf team finished runner-up at the 2018 NCAA Men’s Golf Championships on Wednesday afternoon, getting swept 5-0 by No. 1 ranked Oklahoma State.  The Crimson Tide was able to advance...

NTSB identifies cause of 2016 plane crash in Tuscaloosa County

NTSB identifies cause of 2016 plane crash in Tuscaloosa County

Ben Stansell May 14, 2018

The probable cause of a 2016 private plane crash that killed all six people on board near Tuscaloosa Regional Airport has been determined to be the pilot’s fuel mismanagement and failure to follow the...

Baseball holds on to defeat Troy

Baseball holds on to defeat Troy

Cody Estremera April 24, 2018

An early spark was all Alabama needed to take care of Troy on Tuesday. The Crimson Tide plated four in the first inning, before defeating the Trojans 4-3. The win moves Alabama’s record to 23-20 on the...

Brad Bohannon's 15-year journey to reaching his dream

Brad Bohannon’s 15-year journey to reaching his dream

Cody Estremera April 23, 2018

Dressed in a black suit and an Alabama tie, Alabama’s 32nd head baseball coach faced the media for the first time. His opening statement on June 5, 2017 was simple. “I have been waiting all week to...

Constant defensive pressure leads to Crimson's win on A-Day

Constant defensive pressure leads to Crimson’s win on A-Day

Cody Estremera April 21, 2018

Coming into its annual A-Day game, Alabama’s defense had a lot to prove. It lost eight starters off its 2017 national championship winning team, and with injuries and some freshman not being on campus...

White's offense struggles in A-Day loss

White’s offense struggles in A-Day loss

Ben Stansell April 21, 2018

Even with Tua Tagovailoa being held out of A-Day as he recovers from an injured hand, much of the conversation leading up to Alabama’s spring game swirled around the battle between Tagovailoa and Jalen...

Baseball blown out by No. 25 Auburn in game one

Baseball blown out by No. 25 Auburn in game one

Cody Estremera April 20, 2018

Alabama was riding high after taking the lead on a double by Hunter Alexander in the bottom of the fourth inning. It then proceeded to allow 16 straight runs over the next three innings, losing to No....

Gymnastics fails to qualify for Super SIx

Gymnastics fails to qualify for Super SIx

Ben Stansell April 20, 2018

After finishing fifth in the first semifinal of the 2018 National Gymnastics Championships, Alabama will not advance to the Super Six Team Finals for just the third time in the past 27 seasons. The semifinals...

Mack Wilson, Dylan Moses primed to take over middle of Alabama defense

Mack Wilson, Dylan Moses primed to take over middle of Alabama defense

Ben Stansell April 19, 2018

After showing more than just flashes of their potential last season, Mack Wilson and Dylan Moses are in position to become the leaders of Alabama’s linebacker corps next season. In order to do so, Wilson,...

Nick Saban 'confident' in Trevon Diggs' improvement at cornerback

Nick Saban ‘confident’ in Trevon Diggs’ improvement at cornerback

Cody Estremera April 19, 2018

In 2016, Alabama had a stacked secondary, but it lost two key members in the offseason, when Marlon Humphrey was picked in the first round of the NFL draft the Baltimore Ravens and Eddie Jackson graduated...

Baseball uses four pitchers to shutout Alcorn State

Baseball uses four pitchers to shutout Alcorn State

Cody Estremera April 18, 2018

Alabama coach Brad Bohannon said Tuesday’s loss was the lowest amount of effort the team had showed through the season. The team responded with a 3-0 win over Alcorn State. One hit proved to be the difference...

Baseball shutout by Samford

Baseball shutout by Samford

Cody Estremera April 17, 2018

After being swept by Texas A&M over the weekend, Alabama needed a win to start its six game homestand on the right tract. It failed to do anything for most of the night, losing 6-0 to Samford.  The Bulldogs...

Cobie Vance continues to quietly lead baseball

Cobie Vance continues to quietly lead baseball

Cody Estremera April 16, 2018

When coach Brad Bohannon arrived at the Capstone, he knew he would have an experienced infield, but he had to make some changes to make room for starting shortstop Jett Manning’s glove. He moved Chandler...

Baseball swept by No. 19 Texas A&M

Baseball swept by No. 19 Texas A&M

Cody Estremera April 14, 2018

Alabama fell to No. 19 Texas A&M on Saturday 2-1 in 11 innings. With the loss, Alabama is 21-16 on the season and 5-10 in the SEC. After a lead off error, Michael Helman grounded back to the pitcher, but...

Baseball loses game one at No. 19 Texas A&M

Baseball loses game one at No. 19 Texas A&M

Cody Estremera April 13, 2018

Alabama fell 12-6 to No. 19 Texas A&M on Thursday.  The loss drops Alabama to 21-14 and 5-8 in the SEC. “I thought our guys competed about as well as we can for the first six innings of tonight’s...

Gymnastics begins preparation for 36th consecutive national championship appearance

Gymnastics begins preparation for 36th consecutive national championship appearance

Ben Stansell April 12, 2018

Behind a season-high 49.35 on vault and a team score of 197.225, Alabama gymnastics claimed an NCAA-best 32nd Regional Title last Friday night in Coleman Coliseum. With the victory, the Crimson Tide also...

Baseball drops UAB in offensive explosion

Baseball drops UAB in offensive explosion

Cody Estremera April 10, 2018

Coming into Tuesday’s game against UAB, Matt Malkin had knocked in six runs through the 18 games he had played this year. He didn’t have a problem knocking in his teammates as he accounted for six...

Walker McCleney continues family tradition in his own way

Walker McCleney continues family tradition in his own way

Cody Estremera April 9, 2018

The McCleney name is easily recognizable in the state of Alabama, especially in Tuscaloosa and Birmingham.  John McCleney played center field for Samford’s baseball team in the late 1980’s and early...

Baseball wins second SEC series

Baseball wins second SEC series

Cody Estremera April 8, 2018

Alabama picked up its second SEC series win on Saturday after splitting its double header against Missouri. The Crimson Tide lost in game one's pitcher's duel 1-0, but came back to win 5-1 in the second...

Alabama gymnastics earns NCAA-best 32nd regional title

Alabama gymnastics earns NCAA-best 32nd regional title

Ben Stansell April 7, 2018

Before junior Ari Guerra performed her vault, no gymnast on any team had posted a score of 9.9 or higher. Although it was only the second rotation, it had already become apparent that scoring would be...

Baseball takes game one against Missouri

Baseball takes game one against Missouri

Cody Estremera April 6, 2018

Alabama took game one at Missouri on Friday. The Crimson Tide held on to win 2-1 for its 19th win of the season, tying last year's win total.  Alabama's pitching led the way. Starter Sam Finnerty was...

Ari Guerra not done after winning SEC Championship in floor exercise

Ari Guerra not done after winning SEC Championship in floor exercise

Ben Stansell April 5, 2018

After her name was called over the Chaifetz Arena loudspeaker, junior Ari Guerra strode forward to the main stage, where she received a bouquet of white flowers tied together with blue and gold ribbon....

Baseball loses third straight game to Jacksonville State

Baseball loses third straight game to Jacksonville State

Cody Estremera April 3, 2018

 Timely hitting was Alabama’s Achilles heel once again. The Crimson Tide failed to record a hit with a runner on base and finished just 1-for-9 with two outs, losing to Jacksonville State 4-0. It was...

Softball takes weekend series at Kentucky

Softball takes weekend series at Kentucky

Cody Estremera April 1, 2018

Alabama scored early and often in Sunday's series finale at Kentucky, defeating the Wildcats 9-3. The Crimson Tide jumped on Kentucky starter Autumn Humes from the start of the game. Kaylee Tow started...

Softball splits Saturday double header at Kentucky

Softball splits Saturday double header at Kentucky

Cody Estremera April 1, 2018

Alabama split its Saturday double header against Kentucky. It won the first game 9-0 and lost the second 11-6. Alabama cruised to an easy win in game one of Saturday's double header at Kentucky. The Crimson...

Brad Bohannon squares off against former teams

Brad Bohannon squares off against former teams

Cody Estremera March 29, 2018

Alabama coach Brad Bohannon has been in the SEC since 2004. In that 14-year stretch, he helped turn around Kentucky and Auburn, before starting at Alabama. Bohannon faced his most recent team on Tuesday...

Alabama drops ninth MAX Capital City Classic

Alabama drops ninth MAX Capital City Classic

Cody Estremera March 27, 2018

 MONTGOMERY, Ala— Alabama has struggled in the MAX Capital City Classic. Alabama has dropped nine of the 10 MAX Capital City Classics including Tuesday’s 5-2 loss.  “I thought Auburn outplayed...

Chandler Taylor leads Alabama to MAX Capital City Classic

Chandler Taylor leads Alabama to MAX Capital City Classic

Cody Estremera March 26, 2018

Chandler Taylor has never had a problem with power. The junior has led Alabama in home runs both years since joining the roster, and through the team’s first 25 games, Taylor leads the team with nine...