Alabama defeated Western Carolina 66-3 in its final home game of the season on Saturday. The defense forced five turnovers, including four interceptions, and the offense scored eight touchdowns -- four passing and four rushing.
The words "We have to be more crisp and more sound," spoken by junior right tackle Jedrick Wills Jr., accurately explain Alabama's offensive output in the 46-41 loss to LSU on Saturday.
As preparations continue for Alabama's much-anticipated matchup with No. 1 LSU, the Crimson Tide practiced outside for the second time this week. Here are our observations from practice.
On a cold and overcast Thursday afternoon, Alabama once again held practice inside the Hank Crisp Indoor Facility. Here are our observations from practice.
The Crimson White caught up with Drew Watzke, the sports editor of Arkansas’ student newspaper, The Arkansas Traveler, to get some intel on the Razorbacks.
It was another cloudless and 70-degree afternoon on Wednesday which meant Alabama spent its second practice of the week outside. Here are our observations from practice.
Few names are etched into Alabama sporting lore as deeply as Haylie McCleney’s.
Despite her long list of records and honors, one aspect of her career had been missing - until now.
Alabama went back outside for its third practice of the week after spending back-to-back days in the indoor facility. Here are our observations from Wednesday's practice.
If head coach Nick Saban was asked how he would want his defense to start coming off the bye week, a 15-play, 75-yard touchdown drive would not be included in his answer.
The Crimson White caught up with Hannah Underwood, the sports editor of Texas A&M's student newspaper, The Battalion, to get some intel on the N0. 24-ranked Aggies.
Alabama was outside for the third time this week as the Crimson Tide prepares for its matchup on Saturday against Texas A&M. Here are our observations from practice.
James Benedetto, Assistant Sports Editor
• September 28, 2019
When junior wide receiver DeVonta Smith walked off the team bus and into Bryant-Denny Stadium, he had no idea that he would have a record breaking game.
James Benedetto, Assistant Sports Editor
• September 26, 2019
Coming into the 2019 season, Alabama's offensive line had to replace three experienced linemen, but offensive tackles Jedrick Wills Jr. and Alex Leatherwood return as reliable bookends.
James Benedetto, Assistant Sports Editor
• September 25, 2019
The Crimson White caught up with Joshua Clayton, the sports editor of Ole Miss’ student newspaper, The Daily Mississippian, to get some insight into the Rebels.
James Benedetto, Assistant Sports Editor
• September 21, 2019
It will not be the first time nor the last time Alabama's defense will have to slow down a dynamic offense.
In its first trip to Bryant-Denny Stadium since 2005, Southern Mississippi held the second-highest...
James Benedetto, Assistant Sports Editor
• September 20, 2019
DeVonta Smith often receives the least attention of Alabama's superstar receivers, but the junior had his moment in the spotlight with a career game against South Carolina last Saturday.
James Benedetto, Assistant Sports Editor
• September 18, 2019
After the team took a day off from practice, Alabama was back outside as it prepares to host Southern Mississippi. Here are our observations from Tuesday afternoons practice.
James Benedetto, Assistant Sports Editor
• September 14, 2019
After a week of a consistent barrage of questions about Alabama's loss to South Carolina nine years ago, it seemed like the play calling for the offense looked to leave no doubt about the team's intentions against South Carolina.
James Benedetto, Assistant Sports Editor
• September 9, 2019
Alabama held its first practice of the week outside as it prepares for its first SEC road game of the season. Here are our observations from Monday afternoon's practice.
James Benedetto, Assistant Sports Editor
• September 7, 2019
This Saturday’s home football game against New Mexico State will be the first opportunity for students to participate in Tide Loyalty Points, a new program that offers an opportunity to earn incentives for future football privileges.
James Benedetto, Assistant Sports Editor
• September 3, 2019
Alabama continued its preparation for its home opener against New Mexico State with another outdoor practice on Tuesday afternoon. Here are our observations from the media viewing period.
The countdown is on for the matinee match between Alabama and Duke at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. With four days left until kickoff, here are our observations of Alabama's first practice of the fall.
Alabama held its 20th and final fall camp practice indoors on an overcast Saturday afternoon. Here are our observations during the media viewing period.
Despite all of the criticism of Alabama's performance in the national championship game, senior cornerback Trevon Diggs still has faith in the "Alabama way" and how it translates to the team's secondary.
With 11 days remaining before Alabama's match up with the Duke Blue Devils, the team practiced outside for the second time in the final week of fall camp. Here are our observations of practice.
On a day where the University of Alabama campus was filled for move-in day, Alabama was inside Bryant-Denny Stadium for its second and final scrimmage of fall camp. Here are our observations from the media...
Alabama continued its fall camp with the third practice under the lights. Here are our observations of the viewing period during practice No. 11.
The Crimson Tide's nickel defense began to solidify...
The long injury list became longer for Alabama on Sunday.
First reported by Matt Zenitz of AL.com, redshirt senior Joshua McMillon is likely out for the season after he suffered a knee injury during...
The battle of the trenches is often overlooked. It is not as sexy as 75-yard touchdown pass or a running back making an elusive cut on an impending defender. It is nasty and not for the faint of heart.
For Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn, the return of key players will look to carry the Tigers to a successful 2019 season.
The message from Alabama head coach Nick Saban was clear at Day 3 of SEC Media Days: after seven national championship appearances and five national titles over his 12 seasons, the Crimson Tide deviated from its core identity at the end of last season.
Alabama men's tennis added a new assistant coach to its staff on Tuesday.
Dimitar Kutrovsky will join head coach George Husack after spending four years as an assistant coach for the University of Texas...
The offseason may be in full swing but Alabama Softball remains active in recruiting as it landed a commitment from rising senior Alexis Mack.
Mack spent two seasons with the Oregon Ducks where she earned All-PAC 12 and NFCA First Team Pacific All-Region honors in both seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY — There are no words to describe the finality of defeat. This is especially when that defeat lays as heavy as a season-ending, or rather a career-ending loss.
However, senior Caroline...
OKLAHOMA CITY — Survive and advance.
The statement closely tied with far-fetched sports moments once again rang true as Alabama defeated Arizona by a score of 2-0 to stay alive in the Women’s College...
OKLAHOMA CITY — Revenge is sweet, especially in the Women’s College World Series.
Today Alabama exacted some revenge while staying alive in the world series with a 15-3, run-rule victory over Florida.
The...
The game between the Sooners and the Crimson Tide was close throughout as both teams wrestled for momentum. Alabama battled back in the third inning and again in the fifth to tie the game after Oklahoma took a lead in the game but could not get the hit to put them over the hump.
Before the season started, Alabama was projected to finish eighth in the SEC in the 2019 Preseason Coaches’ Poll. “Team 23,” the nickname given to the 23rd softball team in Alabama history, responded with the best start in program history, going 33-0.
In game one, freshman Montana Fouts (13-1, 1.00 ERA) dominated in her second start since coming back from injury. The Grayson, Kentucky native, pitched a complete game allowing one run on two hits and struck out five.
The No. 4 hitter in any lineup is known as the offensive juggernaut of the team. The clean-up hitter holds an immense amount of pressure on their shoulders every time they come up to bat.
This faith has also extended to starting pitcher Krystal Goodman who had another consistent outing for Alabama. Goodman pitched a complete game, allowing one run on two hits and striking out four in her seventh win of the season.
Alabama (38-4, 8-4 SEC) struggled offensively for the second-straight game, going scoreless for the first time this season while leaving 11 runners on base.
Jenkins and junior Bailey Hemphill had their power swings going in the game against the Blazers. Jenkins went 2-for-2 with a double, a home run and three RBIs. The Cullman, Ala. native is having a career year at the plate and has fit in nicely behind Hemphill in the lineup.
Alabama softball lost its first game of the season to Texas A&M by a score of 4-3. The Aggies rallied to tie the game in the bottom of the sixth and would win the game on a walk-off RBI single in the seventh.
Alabama continued its winning ways as it defeated Texas A&M, 13-3. The Crimson Tide got offensive production from every player in the starting lineup, as they reached base safely.
It’s the top of the fifth between Alabama and South Alabama. The Crimson Tide just gave up a solo home run to tie the game at two, on a night where Alabama could not muster a ton of offense.
Hemphill had a strong game at the plate. She went 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBIs. Her three-run home run in the bottom of the second helped wake up the offense after the Crimson Tide stranded the bases loaded in the first inning.
No. 5 Alabama improved to 21-0 after a victory over South Alabama, 5-2. The Crimson Tide struggled offensively managing only seven hits.“I just think we need to compete a little harder, especially with two strikes” coach Patrick Murphy said. “Just don’t give in as easy. Compete your butt off and most of the time in softball and baseball, it is the competitor that gets the job done. It doesn’t have to be a pretty swing, I’d rather it be gritty than pretty.”
Over the right center field wall, a flagpole stands. On a normal gameday, an American flag and the 2012 National Championship flag wave above Alexis Osorio’s picture and number.On Courtney Gettins’ senior day, a different flag appeared as both teams were lined up along the first and third base lines. The New Zealand flag replaced the American flag and the New Zealand national anthem began to play.
No. 5 Alabama remained a perfect 18-0 after defeating Michigan State, 2-1 and Southern Miss, 3-2. Kaylee Tow was the catalyst for the offense. In the two games combined, she hit 3-for-5 with four RBI’s. In game one, her two RBI double was all Alabama needed to beat the Spartans.
Caroline Hardy had a senior day to remember. Her home run propelled Alabama softball to another 5-0 weekend. In that weekend, the Crimson Tide scored 30 runs over the five-game stretch.
It’s the top of the sixth, with Alabama holding a three-run lead after a long rain delay. Junior Krystall Goodman returned to the circle after allowing three runs in the top of the fifth. With Missouri State stealing all of the momentum, the game was in danger of slipping out of Alabama’s hands.With a 2-1 count, Missouri State’s, Kelly Metter, lifted a high fly ball to dead center field. Elissa Brown sprints back and to her right, she tracks the ball, times her jump and snags the ball right above the fence.
Alabama softball continues to roll as the team went 5-0 in the Hillenbrand Invitational. Alabama faced tough opponents, such as No. 9 Arizona and South Florida, but rose to the occasion and completed another consistent weekend of softball.
After finishing the Trojan Classic, a perfect 5-0, the No. 7 Alabama Crimson Tide travel to Tucson, Arizona to compete in the Hillenbrand Invitational.
Alabama started the 2019 season sharp, as it scored a total of 53 runs during the opening weekend, the highest run total scored on opening weekend in program history. Defensively, the Crimson Tide was solid as the team yielded 11 runs in the five-game stretch.
Alabama finished off the 2019 Trojan Classic by defeating the host, Troy, 8-0. Over the five games, the Crimson Tide scored 53 runs while only yielding 11.
As the 2019 season begins for Alabama softball, the team is rallying around the idea of being “homemade, not store bought.” For Elissa Brown, being homemade cannot be fabricated. It is who she is.
Alabama softball players Skylar Wallace and Montana Fouts started the 2019 season off with some great news. The two freshmen were invited to play with the 2019 Junior Women’s National Training Team for USA Softball.
Less than two weeks after being named head coach, Lindsey Devine announced the completion of her coaching staff hiring assistant coaches Ladislav Lelkes and Megan Ailshie and director of operations Emily Orrick.
The middle-blocker from Dothan, Alabama led the Crimson Tide from the beginning of the season to the end with her infectious personality on and off the court. But the path to Cidavia Hall’s success has not been smooth.
Alabama volleyball’s Ed Allen has resigned from his head coaching position on Friday. Assistant coach Ryan Freeburg will serve as the interim head coach for the remainder of the season.
Alabama dropped another SEC matchup after a tough loss to the LSU Tigers. The match went to five sets with Alabama serving to win the match before a 4-0 scoring run by the Tigers.
Alabama got back on track after it beat the Mississippi State Bulldogs in straight sets.
The Crimson Tide had one of its better hitting performances of the season, finishing the match with .256 hitting percentage and committed only 17 attacking errors. Coach Ed Allen commented that the teams balance offensively is what led Alabama to a good win over a tough Mississippi State.
Alabama volleyball dropped its third straight SEC match in a four-set decision at Tennessee Wednesday night. The Crimson Tide lost the match with set scores of 21-25, 14-25, 25-21 and 20-25.
Junior Ginger...
Alabama lost in straight sets to SEC foe South Carolina. The loss gives the Crimson Tide a 1-2 record in SEC play and 13-3 overall.
The Crimson Tide struggled in every aspect of the game. Alabama finished...
Alabama got back on track against Auburn, improving its overall record to 13-2 and 1-1 in SEC play. It defeated the Tigers 3-1.
One of the keys to the Crimson Tide’s victory over Auburn started with...
Alabama’s undefeated streak ends at the hands of No. 15 Purdue.
The Boilermakers defeated the Crimson Tide in straight sets, limiting Alabama to under 30 percent in hitting. Prudue was able to frustrate...
Alabama volleyball squeaked out a tough win Tuesday night against Samford. Alabama won the game in five sets and had to come form behind after losing the first set. This is the second time this year where...
The Crimson Tide Volleyball team has started the 2018 season undefeated. This new look team is led by a strong group of juniors, one of which is Ginger Perinar.
“We’ve been strong for the past five...
