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James Ogletree | @jameslogletree, Sports Editor

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Junior running back Najee Harris reaches back for the football while Auburn linebacker Zakoby McClain hauls in the interception in the second quarter of the Iron Bowl. (CW / Hannah Saad)

RECAP: Alabama falls to Auburn in Iron Bowl shootout

James Ogletree and James Benedetto • November 30, 2019
Alabama gave up the most points of the Nick Saban era in a shootout loss to Auburn on Saturday, falling 48-45 to drop to 10-2 for the season.
CW / Madelyn Verbrugge

INSTANT: Alabama closes home schedule with 66-3 win over Western Carolina

James Ogletree, James Benedetto, and Jack Kennedy • November 23, 2019
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.
CW / Hannah Saad

PRACTICE REPORT: Updates on several injured players

James Ogletree, Sports Editor • November 19, 2019
After a day off on Monday, Alabama returned to the practice fields on Tuesday afternoon to prepare for Western Carolina. Here are our observations from practice.
Breaking News

BREAKING: Tagovailoa reportedly out for season

James Ogletree, Sports Editor • November 16, 2019

Alabama junior quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will miss the remainder of the 2019 season with a hip injury he sustained in Saturday's win over Mississippi State, per Aaron Suttles of The Athletic. Tagovailoa...

CW / Joe Will Field

Motivated Alabama defense stifles Mississippi State

James Ogletree, Sports Editor • November 16, 2019
One week after one of its worst games of the Nick Saban era, Alabama’s defense played a complete game at Mississippi State, allowing just one scoring drive in a 38-7 win.
CW / Hannah Saad

Every Alabama commitment on National Signing Day

James Ogletree, Sports Editor • November 14, 2019
Twelve of the Crimson Tide's teams announced at least one signing on Wednesday. Here's a complete breakdown.
CW / Hannah Saad

PRACTICE REPORT: Tagovailoa present, cornerback limited

James Ogletree, Sports Editor • November 12, 2019
Alabama was inside the Hank Crisp Indoor Facility on a chilly Tuesday afternoon to continue preparing for Mississippi State. Here are our observations from practice.
LSU running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire dives over the goal line for his first of four touchdowns. He is the first player with four touchdowns against Alabama in the Nick Saban era. (CW / Joe Will Field)

LSU offense overwhelms Alabama in historic fashion

James Ogletree, Sports Editor • November 9, 2019
In the game some had christened the “Game of the Century 2.0,” LSU’s offense did something that hadn’t been done since last century.
CW / Hannah Saad

New Age offenses clash with playoff hopes on the line

James Ogletree, Sports Editor • November 9, 2019
The days of Alabama running the ball 40 times per game, steamrolling defenses into submission, are over. LSU has finally followed suit.
CW / Hannah Saad

PRACTICE REPORT: Linebacker and running back limited

James Ogletree, Sports Editor • November 6, 2019
Alabama continued to prepare for its Saturday showdown with SEC West rival LSU on Wednesday afternoon. Here are our observations from practice.
CW / Hannah Saad

PRACTICE REPORT: Tagovailoa present as team returns from bye week

James Ogletree, Sports Editor • November 4, 2019
No. 2 Alabama began its game-week preparations for No. 1 LSU on a chilly Monday afternoon. Here are our observations from the media viewing period.
Texas Longhorn logo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons Photo Illustration CW / Hannah Saad

Alabama’s worst nightmare of all: What if Nick Saban never came?

James Ogletree, Sports Editor • October 31, 2019
Celebrate Halloween by reading about the domino effect if Alabama fans' worst nightmare - Nick Saban never coming to Tuscaloosa - had come true.
CW / Hannah Saad

PRACTICE REPORT: Junior receiver appears full-go

James Ogletree, Sports Editor • October 30, 2019
Mid-morning and afternoon rains forced Alabama football inside the Hank Crisp Indoor Facility for practice on Wednesday afternoon. Here are our observations from a brief media viewing period.
CW / Hannah Saad

Jones pioneers efficient attack against Razorbacks

James Ogletree, Sports Editor • October 26, 2019
Alabama backup quarterback Mac Jones worked in tandem with an improving running game to defeat the Arkansas Razorbacks, 48-7.
CW / Hannah Saad

Mac ‘Joker’ Jones to make first career start

James Ogletree, Sports Editor • October 24, 2019
With Tua Tagovailoa recovering from ankle surgery, Alabama will start a dancing, laughing, handshaking Joker at quarterback this Saturday.
CW / Hannah Saad

PRACTICE REPORT: Day Two of Arkansas prep

James Ogletree, Sports Editor • October 22, 2019
Alabama continued its preparations for Arkansas on a cloudless, 70-degree Tuesday afternoon. Here are our observations from the viewing period.
CW / Joe Will Field

Defense carries offense to 13th straight win over Vols

James Ogletree, Sports Editor • October 20, 2019
For all the times Alabama’s transcendent offense has carried the defense, it was about time the defense returned the favor.
CW / Hannah Saad

Competition remains open at inside linebacker

James Ogletree, Sports Editor • October 17, 2019
At the midway point of the regular season, Alabama’s two inside linebacker positions are still not completely settled.
CW / Hannah Saad

PRACTICE REPORT: Team moves indoors for second day of practice

James Ogletree, Sports Editor • October 15, 2019
Rain throughout the afternoon forced Alabama football inside the Hank Crisp Indoor Facility for practice on Tuesday. Here are our observations from the viewing period.
CW / Hannah Saad

PRACTICE REPORT: Two linebackers limited at start of Tennessee week

James Ogletree, Sports Editor • October 14, 2019
Alabama football began preparing for Saturday's annual rivalry game against Tennessee on a cloudy afternoon. Here are our observations from the media viewing period.
CW / Hannah Saad

More of the same for Tagovailoa and Co. against Texas A&M

James Ogletree, Sports Editor • October 12, 2019
Alabama’s offense looked the same on Saturday at Texas A&M as it has all season, with one slight difference.
CW / Hannah Saad

Alabama looks to kick special teams struggles

James Ogletree, Sports Editor • October 10, 2019
There aren’t many things Alabama football is terrible at. Losing games, disappointing fans and organizational disarray are on the list -- as are, in some cases, the Crimson Tide’s special teams.
CW / Hannah Saad

PRACTICE REPORT: Football begins Texas A&M prep

James Ogletree, Sports Editor • October 7, 2019
Some midday showers didn't stop Alabama football from practicing outdoors on Monday afternoon. Here are our observations from a brief media viewing period:
CW / Joe Will Field

Speed kills: How Alabama’s tempo compares to other top offenses

James Ogletree, Sports Editor • October 4, 2019
“Speed” is one of the buzzwords for Alabama football these days, if not for all of college football. But speed isn’t always a good thing.
CW / Hannah Saad

PRACTICE REPORT: Two offensive starters limited during viewing period

James Ogletree, Sports Editor • October 2, 2019
Alabama headed indoors on Wednesday for its second of three bye-week practices. Here are our observations from the media viewing period.
CW / Joe Will Field

Defense inconsistent against pesky Rebels

James Ogletree, Sports Editor • September 28, 2019
The previous two versions of Alabama-Ole Miss left Alabama’s defense without much to lament or correct. That was not the case on Saturday.
CW / Hannah Saad

Freshman redshirt tracker: Updates through five games

James Ogletree, Sports Editor • September 28, 2019
The NCAA approved a rule in 2018 that allows football players to play in up to four games without using a year of eligibility. Where do this year’s 27 freshmen stand through four games? 
CW / Joe Will Field

Offensive playmakers have freedom to go off script

James Ogletree, Sports Editor • September 27, 2019
Rock, paper, scissors used to decide playground disputes, dares or other petty arguments. Now it can decide which wide receiver for the Alabama Crimson Tide gets to score a touchdown.
CW / Hannah Saad

PRACTICE REPORT: Tight end absent; linebacker returns

James Ogletree, Sports Editor • September 24, 2019
Alabama continued its preparations for Saturday's SEC home opener against Ole Miss on Tuesday. Here are our observations from the media viewing period.
CW / Hannah Saad

No. 2 dual-threat QB in 2020 class commits to Alabama

James Ogletree, Sports Editor • September 22, 2019
Alabama strengthened its 2020 recruiting class and its future quarterback room by landing a commitment from Bryce Young, the No. 2-ranked dual-threat QB in the 2020 class by the 247Sports Composite, on Sunday.
CW / Hannah Saad

Rushing attack comes alive in win over Southern Miss

James Ogletree, Sports Editor • September 21, 2019
Last week Alabama insisted it didn’t need to run the ball better; it just needed to run it more. On Saturday in a 49-7 win against Southern Miss, it proved it still has the ability to move the chains in the ground game.
Photo courtesy of Makayla Puckett

Behind Enemy Lines: The Student Printz’s Makayla Puckett previews Southern Miss

James Ogletree, Sports Editor • September 21, 2019
The Crimson White caught up with Makayla Puckett, the sports editor of Southern Miss’ student newspaper, The Student Printz. Here’s all you need to know about Alabama’s fourth opponent of the season.
CW / Hannah Saad

USM’s speed to test Tide defense and special teams

James Ogletree, Sports Editor • September 20, 2019
For one of the only times in his career, sophomore Jaylen Waddle, the team’s explosive punt returner, might have met his match in Southern Miss's Jaylond Adams.
Photo courtesy of Bryant Museum

Inside Alabama and Southern Miss’s surprisingly rich history

James Ogletree, Sports Editor • September 19, 2019
Alabama is one of the most storied programs in college football, and few teams have more history with the Crimson Tide than the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles.
UA golfer Tyler Libscomp hits out of the sand and lands his ball on the green. CW / Hannah Saad

Men’s golf defeats Army in fifth annual Bush Cup

James Ogletree, Sports Editor • September 18, 2019
Alabama men’s golf defeated Army, 8-5, in the fifth annual Bush Cup on Tuesday, courtesy of a new hip and a few plebes.
Photos courtesy of UA Athletics Graphic by CW / Hannah Saad

Freshman trio helps re-establish standard for men’s golf

James Ogletree, Sports Editor • September 16, 2019
Three freshmen for Alabama men’s golf accomplished a rare feat to open this season: Thomas Ponder, Simms Abney and Tyler Lipscomb became the first freshman trio to start a tournament for Alabama in nearly a decade. 
CW / Hannah Saad

Defense shows cracks in win over South Carolina

James Ogletree, Sports Editor • September 14, 2019
It wasn’t 2010, but just like its shocking loss to South Carolina nine years ago, the Alabama Crimson Tide won’t leave Columbia feeling great about its defense after a 47-23 win on Saturday.
Photo courtesy of Cam Adams

Behind Enemy Lines with the Daily Gamecock’s Cam Adams

James Ogletree, Sports Editor • September 14, 2019
The Crimson White caught up with Cam Adams, assistant sports editor of South Carolina’s student newspaper, The Daily Gamecock, to discuss Alabama’s opponent for its first road game and first SEC game of the season.
CW / Hannah Saad

Tide’s most recent trip to Columbia a reminder to stay humble

James Ogletree, Sports Editor • September 14, 2019
Alabama’s 2010 loss at South Carolina remains one of the most surprising of head coach Nick Saban’s tenure.
CW / Hannah Saad

PRACTICE REPORT: Observations, notes from Tuesday’s practice

James Ogletree, Sports Editor • September 10, 2019
Alabama continued its preparations for Saturday's SEC opener against South Carolina with an outdoor practice on Tuesday afternoon. Here are our observations from the media viewing period.
CW / Hannah Saad

Alabama flattens New Mexico State behind strong ground game

James Ogletree, Sports Editor • September 7, 2019
Alabama found the end zone before the members of the Million Dollar Band found their seats.
CW / Joe Will Field

Offense debuts new, more methodical approach

James Ogletree, Sports Editor • September 5, 2019
Last season Alabama ushered in a revamped style of offense, moving the chains through the air instead of on the ground and implementing more modern elements like the run-pass option.
CW / Joe Will Field

Alabama defense stifles Blue Devils in season-opening win

James Ogletree, Sports Editor • August 31, 2019
Alabama’s defense didn’t look like it was starting two true freshmen at inside linebacker. It didn’t look like it had six new starters. And it didn’t look like it was missing its most athletic pass rusher. As it bottled up the Duke Blue Devils en route to a 42-3 win, it looked like a normal Alabama defense. 
Courtesy of Derek Saul

Behind Enemy Lines: The Chronicle’s Derek Saul previews season opener

James Ogletree, Sports Editor • August 31, 2019
We caught up with Derek Saul, the sports editor of Duke’s student newspaper, The Chronicle, to get an insider’s perspective on the Blue Devils. Here’s all you need to know about the Crimson Tide’s first opponent of the 2019 season.
Courtesy of Duke Athletics

Duke’s Cutcliffe has magic touch to revive offenses

James Ogletree, Sports Editor • August 31, 2019
Duke head coach David Cutcliffe has a knack for putting quarterbacks in the NFL.
CW / Hannah Saad

Persistence pays off: Senior walk-on earns scholarship

James Ogletree, Sports Editor • August 28, 2019
Only one freshman ever started for Ronnie Jones during his 40 years as a head football coach: a gregarious wide receiver at a tiny school in Georgia named Giles Amos.
CW / Joe Will Field

REPORT: Dylan Moses tears ACL, out for year

James Ogletree, Sports Editor • August 28, 2019
After a fall camp riddled with injuries, Alabama suffered an even more significant setback on Tuesday night.
CW / Joe Will Field

Football releases only depth chart of season

James Ogletree, Sports Editor • August 26, 2019
Alabama has concluded fall camp as of Saturday afternoon, and game-week preparations for the season opener against Duke will begin on Monday. Here is a position-by-position breakdown of where the team stands after it released its only depth chart of the season on Monday afternoon.
CW / Hannah Saad

Jaylen Waddle eager to build on explosive freshman season

James Ogletree, Sports Editor • August 25, 2019
Jaylen Waddle lived up to the tremendous hype that began all the way back in the summer before his freshman year. Now, with most of Alabama's record-setting offense returning, it's fair to wonder what he can do for an encore.
CW / Hannah Saad

PRACTICE REPORT: Team close to full health

James Ogletree, Sports Editor • August 23, 2019
Alabama practiced inside the Hank Crisp Indoor Facility during the media viewing period on Friday afternoon. Here are our observations from the team's 19th of 20 fall camp practices.
CW / Joe Will Field

PRACTICE REPORT: Freshman linebacker participates in drills

James Ogletree, Sports Editor • August 22, 2019
Alabama continued its final week of camp on a pleasant, 89-degree Thursday afternoon. Here are our observations from the team's 18th of 20 fall camp practices.
CW / Hannah Saad

PRACTICE REPORT: Jennings back to full-go

James Ogletree, Sports Editor • August 21, 2019
Alabama practiced inside the Hank Crisp Indoor Facility on Wednesday afternoon due to looming storms. Here are our observations from the team's 17th of 20 fall camp practices.
CW / Hannah Saad

PRACTICE REPORT: Freshman linebacker limited entering final week of camp

James Ogletree, Sports Editor • August 19, 2019
Alabama began its last week of fall camp with a Monday evening practice under a nice sunset before storms rolled in. Here are our observations from the team's 15th of 20 practices in fall camp.
UA Athletics

Oats forges own path, with many detours along way

James Ogletree, Sports Editor • August 19, 2019
Alabama men’s basketball coach Nate Oats, then an unknown 20-something assistant coach at Division III Wisconsin-Whitewater, was about to meet a coaching legend.
CW / Hannah Saad

Pass rush dealing with injuries, new faces

James Ogletree, Sports Editor • August 18, 2019
With less than two weeks remaining before Alabama football kicks off its season against Duke in Atlanta, the team is looking to craft a consistent pass rush to pressure opposing quarterbacks. 
CW / Hannah Saad

PRACTICE REPORT: Final practice before second scrimmage

James Ogletree, Sports Editor • August 16, 2019
Alabama held its only morning practice of fall camp on Friday, making its final tune-ups before its second fall scrimmage in Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday. Here are our observations from the 13th of 20 fall camp practices.
CW / Hannah Saad

PRACTICE REPORT: Both lines still not at full health

James Ogletree, Sports Editor • August 15, 2019
Alabama continued fall camp with an outdoor practice on a sunny, 95-degree Thursday afternoon. Here are our observations from the team's 12th of 20 fall camp practices.
CW / Joe Will Field

PRACTICE REPORT: Fall camp reaches halfway point

James Ogletree, Sports Editor • August 13, 2019
Alabama reached the halfway point of fall camp on Tuesday afternoon with its 10th of 20 practices. Here are our observations from the viewing period inside the Hank Crisp Indoor Facility.
CW / Joe Will Field

PRACTICE REPORT: Defensive starters return to practice

James Ogletree, Sports Editor • August 12, 2019
Alabama kicked off its second full week of fall camp with a Monday evening practice as the sun set over Hackberry Lane. Here are our observations from the team's ninth of 20 fall camp practices.
CW / Joe Will Field

Notes and intel from Alabama’s first fall scrimmage

James Ogletree, Sports Editor • August 10, 2019
Alabama football held its first scrimmage of fall camp inside Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Here are some notes from a source who was in attendance.
CW / James Benedetto

PRACTICE REPORT: Team holds first fall scrimmage

James Ogletree, Sports Editor • August 10, 2019
Alabama held its first of two fall scrimmages inside Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Here are our observations from the media viewing period before the scrimmage.
CW / Joe Will Field

PRACTICE REPORT: Three starters not practicing

James Ogletree, Sports Editor • August 9, 2019
The first week of Alabama's fall camp is in the books after an afternoon practice under the sun on Friday afternoon. Here are our observations from the media viewing period.
CW / James Ogletree

Running backs contribute to offense in multiple ways

James Ogletree, Sports Editor • August 9, 2019
On Saturdays this fall when the timing of the passing game is just a little bit off, Tua Tagovailoa takes one too many hits or the Crimson Tide needs to salt away a victory, the running game will take center stage.
CW / Hannah Saad

PRACTICE REPORT: Starting tight end returns from injury

James Ogletree, Sports Editor • August 7, 2019
Alabama continued its first week of fall camp inside the Hank Crisp Indoor Facility on Wednesday afternoon. Here are our observations from the media viewing period.
CW / Joe Will Field

Football notebook: Observations from Media Day

James Ogletree, Sports Editor • August 3, 2019
Alabama held its annual Media Day on Saturday, featuring press conferences with head coach Nick Saban, offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian and defensive coordinator Pete Golding, 15 minutes of player availability and a two-hour open practice.
PRACTICE REPORT: First day of fall camp

PRACTICE REPORT: First day of fall camp

James Ogletree, Sports Editor • August 2, 2019
The wait is over for the Alabama football fandom, as the team opened fall camp on an overcast Friday afternoon. Here are our observations from the opening practice of the season.
CW / Hannah Saad

“The New Age Mike linebacker”: Dylan Moses poised to deliver on immense potential

James Ogletree, Sports Editor • August 1, 2019
Dylan Moses wasn’t used to being wrong.
Courtesy of Alabama Athletics

Tight end Kedrick James transferring to SMU

James Ogletree, Sports Editor • July 29, 2019
Alabama junior tight end Kedrick James is transferring to SMU, according to a report from AL.com.
CW / Hannah Saad

UPDATE: Eyabi Anoma enters his name into transfer portal again

James Ogletree, Sports Editor • July 26, 2019
Sophomore outside linebacker Eyabi Anoma, one of Alabama's potential breakout players for the 2019 season, is "currently not attending classes" at the university, according to a report from The Tuscaloosa News.
CW / Hannah Saad

Former Saban assistants feel his pain with replacing coaches

James Ogletree, Sports Editor • July 16, 2019
As more former Nick Saban assistants are accepting head coaching jobs in the SEC, they are inheriting an issue Saban has dealt with for years.
CW / David Jones

Current and former softball players medal at International Cup

James Ogletree, Sports Editor • July 8, 2019
Four-time All-American Haylie McCleney led Team USA (9-1) to the gold medal, driving in the go-ahead run in the bottom of the sixth inning en route to a 2-1 win over Japan. She finished the week with a .481 batting average (13-of-27), six runs and six RBIs. 
Courtesy of Alabama Athletics

Rowing earns first-ever All-American

James Ogletree, Sports Editor • June 28, 2019
Sophomore Jorja MacRae became the first rower in the 13-year history of Alabama rowing to earn All-America honors.
CW / Hannah Saad

Kira Lewis Jr. to represent United States in Under-19 World Cup

James Ogletree, Sports Editor • June 20, 2019
Alabama sophomore point guard Kira Lewis Jr. has been selected to the U.S. team for the 2019 FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup, USA Basketball announced on Thursday morning.
Courtesy of UA Athletics

Golf hopes to satisfy sweet tooth at SECs

James Ogletree, Staff Reporter • April 25, 2019
Winning a trophy is sweet, but celebrating with a milkshake might be even sweeter.
CW/ Hannah Saad

Abby Armbrecht’s dream career comes to a close

James Ogletree, Sports Writer • April 22, 2019
On a night when she should have been devastated that her gymnastics career was over, Abby Armbrecht’s despair turned to excitement when she learned she would get to compete one final time.
Abby Armbrecht's dream career comes to a close

Abby Armbrecht’s dream career comes to a close

James Ogletree, Staff Reporter • April 20, 2019
Though the team's season ended on April 6 at the Ann Arbor Regional, Armbrecht advanced as an individual event specialist on the floor exercise.The senior scored a 9.9125 on the final routine of her career, the fifth straight meet her floor routine earned a 9.9 or above.
CW / Hannah Saad

White team’s big plays fuel spring game victory

James Ogletree, Staff Writer • April 13, 2019
Both offenses had some big plays and some big mistakes in Alabama's annual spring game on Saturday. True freshman receiver John Metchie was the game's MVP.
CW / Hannah Saad

PRACTICE REPORT: Final tune-ups before A-Day

James Ogletree, Staff Writer • April 11, 2019
Alabama practiced at the Mal Moore Athletic Facility for the final time this spring on Thursday afternoon. The spring season will conclude on Saturday with the annual spring game. Here are our observations from the final practice period of the spring.
CW/ Hannah Saad

Fast and furious, Ruggs more than just speedy

James Ogletree, Sports Writer • April 11, 2019
Ruggs reportedly ran the 40-yard dash in 4.25 seconds at Alabama’s junior pro day earlier this year.
CW / Hannah Saad

PRACTICE REPORT: More offensive line shuffling

James Ogletree, Staff Writer • April 9, 2019
Alabama kicked off its final week of spring practice with a fully padded outdoor practice on Tuesday afternoon. Just one practice period remains before A-Day on Saturday. Here are our observations from the team's 13th practice period of the spring.
Notes, intel from Alabama's second spring scrimmage

Notes, intel from Alabama’s second spring scrimmage

James Ogletree, Staff Writer • April 8, 2019
Alabama completed its second spring scrimmage on Saturday as it continues to work toward its annual spring game on April 13. Here are some notes and observations from a source who was in attendance.
Courtesy of Alabama Athletics

Gymnastics season ends in regional final

James Ogletree, Staff Writer • April 6, 2019
For the first time since Bear Bryant was Alabama's head football coach, its gymnastics team did not qualify for the national championship.
Courtesy of Alabama Athletics

Gymnastics advances to final of Ann Arbor Regional

James Ogletree, Staff Writer • April 5, 2019
Alabama gymnastics’ season lives on for at least another day after the No. 10 Crimson Tide won the afternoon session of the second round of the Ann Arbor Regional on Friday.
CW / Hannah Saad

PRACTICE REPORT: Final tune-ups before second scrimmage

James Ogletree, Staff Writer • April 5, 2019
Most students had the day off on Friday, but Alabama players were at the facility like usual to for their final practice before the team's second scrimmage of the spring. Here are our observations from the team's 11th of 15 spring practices.
CW/ Hannah Saad

Gymnastics season on the line at Ann Arbor Regional

James Ogletree, Sports Writer • April 4, 2019
For the first time since calendars advanced another year and a six-ton crystal ball illuminated by 32,000 LEDs descended in Times Square, Alabama gymnastics did not have a meet last week.
CW / Hannah Saad

PRACTICE REPORT: Ruggs returns to practice

James Ogletree, Staff Writer • April 3, 2019
Some cloud cover made for a much cooler practice than Alabama has had over the last few weeks. Here are our observations from the team's 10th of 15 spring practices.
CW / Hannah Saad

PRACTICE REPORT: Starting receiver not at practice

James Ogletree, Staff Writer • April 1, 2019
Despite a sunny-but-not-hot, 63-degree day that would have been perfect for football, wet fields forced Alabama football to practice inside the Hank Crisp Indoor Facility on Monday afternoon. Here are our observations from the team's ninth of 15 spring practices.
By Hannah Saad

Softball falls to Mississippi State in 10 innings

James Ogletree, Sports Editor • March 31, 2019
For the second time in three days, seven innings was not enough for fourth-ranked Alabama softball to dispatch Mississippi State. And for the first time in 344 days, the Crimson Tide (36-2 overall, 7-2 SEC) lost a game at home in Rhoads Stadium, falling 12-9 to the Bulldogs in the 10th.
CW / Hannah Saad

Eyabi Anoma flashes, other notes from Alabama’s first scrimmage

James Ogletree, Staff Writer • March 30, 2019
Alabama football built on its seven spring practice sessions with a scrimmage inside Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Only the team's warmups were open to the media, but here's what we've heard from a source who was in attendance.
CW / Hannah Saad

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama holds first scrimmage

James Ogletree, Staff Writer • March 30, 2019
Alabama passed the midway point of spring practice as it held its first scrimmage in Bryant-Denny Stadium on a gorgeous afternoon that later turned rainy. Here are our observations from the brief viewing period.
CW / Hannah Saad

Softball hangs on to defeat Mississippi State in eighth inning

James Ogletree, Staff Writer • March 29, 2019
It took more than seven innings for the first time this season, but Alabama softball (35-1, 6-1 SEC) opened its home series against Mississippi State with a 3-2 win on Friday night.
CW / Hannah Saad

PRACTICE REPORT: First look at team drills

James Ogletree, Staff Writer • March 28, 2019
Alabama practiced under flawless weather – 74 degrees with a slight breeze – on Thursday afternoon as it approached the midway point of spring practice. Here are our observations from the seventh of 15 spring practices.
CW / Hannah Saad

PRACTICE REPORT: Terrell Lewis present, but does not participate

James Ogletree, Staff Writer • March 26, 2019
Alabama returned to the practice fields on Tuesday afternoon to begin its second full week of spring football with a fully padded practice. Here are our observations from the sixth of 15 spring practice sessions.
CW / Hannah Saad

Gymnastics advances to Ann Arbor Regional

James Ogletree, Staff Writer • March 25, 2019
Alabama gymnastics will begin its postseason in Michigan at the Ann Arbor Regional on April 5, the NCAA announced Monday.
CW / Hannah Saad

Gymnastics projected to compete in Ann Arbor Regional

James Ogletree, Staff Writer • March 24, 2019
Alabama gymnastics has made the final additions to its resume for regional competition. Alabama is seeded 10th, so it is slated to compete in Ann Arbor.
CW/ Hannah Saad

Gymnastics extends SEC record, finishes third at SEC Championship

James Ogletree, Staff Writer • March 24, 2019
It was the seventh straight year that LSU, Florida and Alabama were the top three finishers. Georgia and Kentucky, both ranked higher than Alabama nationally, finished fourth and fifth respectively.
CW/ Hannah Saad

Gymnastics trending upward headed into SEC championship

James Ogletree, Staff Writer • March 21, 2019
It took 10 meets, but Alabama gymnastics finally broke the “197 barrier” at its last two outings of the regular season – and not a moment too soon.
CW / Hannah Saad

PRACTICE REPORT: Linebacker returns to practice

James Ogletree, Staff Writer • March 20, 2019
After a chilly start to the day, the weather could not have been better for Alabama's third football practice of the spring. Here are our observations from the media viewing period.
CW/ Hannah Saad

Elevate the Stage helps gymnastics prep for postseason

James Ogletree and Sports Writer • March 7, 2019
Alabama recently beat Auburn at home 196.7 - 196.4, but the Tigers will have a shot to even the record this season at Elevate the Stage.
CW / Hannah Saad

Guerra’s career night propels Alabama to win over Auburn

James Ogletree, Staff Writer • March 1, 2019
Three tenths of a point (196.7 to 196.4) was the final victory margin for the Crimson Tide. If Guerra had merely matched her career high in the three events she competed in, Alabama would have lost. Instead, she scored a career-high 9.95 in all three.
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