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Alabama's pitching is battle tested before Tennessee

Alabama’s pitching is battle tested before Tennessee

Cody Estremera March 23, 2018

Alabama’s pitching was considered its weak link to start the season. Through 22 games, it has been consistent, allowing just 3.5 runs per game, including four shutouts.  The bullpen has come up big,...

Keith Holcombe remains with baseball during spring practice

Keith Holcombe remains with baseball during spring practice

Cody Estremera March 20, 2018

Alabama started its spring football practice on Tuesday, and coach Nick Saban announced that red-shirt senior Keith Holcombe will sit out the spring to focus on baseball. “Keith wanted to give baseball...

Baseball's rally falls short against Georgia

Baseball’s rally falls short against Georgia

Cody Estremera March 18, 2018

Alabama had chances, but it failed to capitalize. It had a chance in the seventh and in the ninth, but failed to do the damage it needed, falling to Georgia 6-5 in the Sunday finale. “We’re two swings...

Baseball splits Friday double header

Baseball splits Friday double header

Cody Estremera March 10, 2018

Alabama split its double header on Friday. The Crimson Tide lost its first game 3-0 against New Mexico State, while it bounced back in game two, winning 3-1.  It was a pitcher duel in the first game of...

Cody Henry leads Alabama's high powered offense

Cody Henry leads Alabama’s high powered offense

Cody Estremera March 9, 2018

Senior Cody Henry has been one of Alabama’s most dangerous hitters 13 games into the season. The first baseman is hitting .333, which is fourth among starters, and leads the team in RBIs with 17, four...

Baseball takes down its first ranked opponent of the year

Baseball takes down its first ranked opponent of the year

Cody Estremera March 7, 2018

 Alabama and Southern Miss were two of the most dangerous offenses coming into Wednesday’s game. Both teams ranked in the top-20 in batting average and in the top-15 in runs scored. But pitching was...

High powered offenses meet in Tuscaloosa for baseball's midweek game against No. 16 Southern Miss

High powered offenses meet in Tuscaloosa for baseball’s midweek game against No. 16 Southern Miss

Cody Estremera March 7, 2018

Alabama has an experienced lineup, and its shown through the first 12 games of the season. Outfielder Walker McCleney, first baseman John Trousdale and catcher Sam Praytor are the only players who have...

Alabama baseball avoids sweep against Oklahoma

Alabama baseball avoids sweep against Oklahoma

Cody Estremera March 4, 2018

Alabama avoided a sweep against Oklahoma on Sunday with a 13-1 over the Sooners. The Crimson Tide recorded a season-high 18 hits in the win. “I’m very pleased with today’s effort; it was a good team...

Baseball loses first series of the year

Baseball loses first series of the year

Cody Estremera March 3, 2018

Coming into the series against Oklahoma, Alabama was undefeated and was extremely hot. The flight to Oklahoma cooled off the Crimson Tide, as it lost game two of the series 16-4.  The Sooners dominated...

Alabama baseball to face first road test of the season

Alabama baseball to face first road test of the season

Cody Estremera March 2, 2018

Since he took over, coach Brad Bohannon has talked about new challenges. It started with the pitching staff, and now Alabama baseball heads on the road for its first series away from Sewell-Thomas Stadium...

Alabama's pitching leads it past Alabama State

Alabama’s pitching leads it past Alabama State

Cody Estremera February 28, 2018

Through nine games last year, Alabama was just 4-5, and had been swept by Oral Roberts. It was the first of eight series the Crimson Tide would get swept in that year. After defeating Alabama State 11-1,...

Alabama secures best start since 2002

Alabama secures best start since 2002

Cody Estremera February 28, 2018

Alabama scored two runs in the third inning, and never looked back, defeating Samford 13-3. The win is the eighth of the year for Alabama, tying its best start since 2002.   "It's always great to get...

Baseball sweeps Washington State in 29 hours

Baseball sweeps Washington State in 29 hours

Cody Estremera February 26, 2018

Alabama’s offense has been on full display since opening day against Valparaiso. The Crimson Tide outscored the Crusaders 34-13 in that series. Against Washington State, the Crimson Tide nearly matched...

Alabama takes both games in Friday double header

Alabama takes both games in Friday double header

Cody Estremera February 23, 2018

Alabama’s offense continued standout six games into the season. The Crimson Tide totaled 20 runs in 18 innings Friday night in a double header against Washington State, winning 12-4 and 8-2. "Honestly,...

Pitching continues to be a focus for Alabama

Pitching continues to be a focus for Alabama

Cody Estremera February 23, 2018

Alabama’s pitching has been the focus since coach Brad Bohannon took over in June. So far, the staff has made tremendous strides from last year.  At this point in the season last year, Alabama walked...

Alabama uses seven pitchers to shutout Middle Tennessee

Alabama uses seven pitchers to shutout Middle Tennessee

Cody Estremera February 20, 2018

After an offensive explosion over the weekend, Alabama’s pitching staff was the story on Tuesday in its 4-0 win against Middle Tennessee.  Alabama sent out seven total pitchers, four of which didn’t...

Alabama sweeps weekend series against Valparaiso

Alabama sweeps weekend series against Valparaiso

Cody Estremera February 19, 2018

The beginning of Brad Bohannon’s head coaching career went about as well as it could have. In a series against Valparaiso, Bohannon led the Crimson Tide to its first sweep since May 5-7, 2017, when it...

Joe Breaux's single walks off Alabama over Valparaiso

Joe Breaux’s single walks off Alabama over Valparaiso

Cody Estremera February 17, 2018

It seemed like Alabama was going to squander another opportunity with runners on base. It had runners on first and second. No outs.  Third baseman Cobie Vance popped up a bunt attempt, followed by a strikeout...

The Brad Bohannon era starts with a win over Valparaiso

The Brad Bohannon era starts with a win over Valparaiso

Cody Estremera February 16, 2018

Heading into the fourth, Alabama was struggling with runners on base. It was 1-for-9 with runners on and 0-for-7 with runners in scoring position. The first time through the order, Valparaiso starter Jon...

Alabama baseball ready to put 2017 season in the past

Alabama baseball ready to put 2017 season in the past

Cody Estremera February 15, 2018

It’s been 261 days since the last game of Alabama baseball's dismal 2017 season. The team has done almost everything to move on from the 19-34-1 record it posted that year. The only thing left to do...

Swimming takes on the SEC Championships

Swimming takes on the SEC Championships

Cody Estremera February 12, 2018

The SEC has always been a dominant conference. It was represented in four different national championships last year, with three of the events having two SEC teams playing each other for the title, proving...

Cobie Vance listed as preseason First Team All-SEC

Cobie Vance listed as preseason First Team All-SEC

Cody Estremera February 8, 2018

Alabama infielder Cobie Vance was named to the First Team All-SEC on Thursday. It is the first time since 2015 that a member of the Crimson Tide was named to the list. Vance has played every game since...

Baseball starts preparation for 2018 season

Baseball starts preparation for 2018 season

Cody Estremera January 29, 2018

A lot has happened since Alabama played its last game on May 20 last year, when it tied Vanderbilt 3-3. It fired its coaching staff, and brought in an Auburn assistant to be the 32nd head coach at Alabama. ...

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama holds first practice of the spring

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama holds first practice of the spring

Cody Estremera January 26, 2018

Alabama held its first open practice of the spring on Friday. The team practiced for an hour and a half then held an inter-squad scrimmage. Notes: Catchers worked on throw downs to all three bases....

Alabama celebrates its fifth championship in nine years

Alabama celebrates its fifth championship in nine years

Cody Estremera January 22, 2018

Winning national championships has become a tradition in Tuscaloosa, especially since 2009, when Nick Saban led the Crimson Tide to victory for the first time since 1992. After the team's  fifth win in...

Alabama holds off Mississippi State's late comeback

Alabama holds off Mississippi State’s late comeback

Cody Estremera January 21, 2018

With 1:17 left in the game Alabama was tied with Mississippi State. Freshman John Petty threw up a three-point shot that clanged off the rim. Forward Braxton Key caught it and went up with both hands,...

Five players leave early for the NFL Draft

Five players leave early for the NFL Draft

Cody Estremera January 11, 2018

Since head coach Nick Saban took over in 2009, he has had 25 players leave the program early for the draft. He had five more make that decision this year. Defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick, defensive lineman...

Alabama locked down Georgia when it mattered most

Alabama locked down Georgia when it mattered most

Cody Estremera January 9, 2018

ATLANTA— With 6:52 left in the third quarter Georgia answered Alabama’s first touchdown drive, going back up 13. Then just as it had done all season, the Crimson Tide defense shut down the Bulldogs,...

Ronnie Harrison continues to grow in his maturity

Ronnie Harrison continues to grow in his maturity

Cody Estremera January 8, 2018

ATLANTA—Ever since he stepped onto the field wearing an Alabama jersey, Ronnie Harrison has been an impact player. Whether it is one of his bone crunching hits, interception or just his overall presence...

Terrell Lewis and Christian Miller step up without Anfernee Jennings

Terrell Lewis and Christian Miller step up without Anfernee Jennings

Cody Estremera January 7, 2018

ATLANTA— Alabama’s opening game against Florida State was called the greatest opener ever by some. The game wasn’t as close as some fans thought, but it started a trend for Alabama that it didn’t...

Alabama looks to slow down Georgia's SEC leading rushing attack

Alabama looks to slow down Georgia’s SEC leading rushing attack

Cody Estremera January 6, 2018

ATLANTA— The duo of Nick Chubb and Sony Michel ran for 199 yards and a touchdown against Alabama in the only time either player has faced the Crimson Tide. The stat is a little misleading, since 83 of...

Opening kickoff sets the tone for Alabama's defensive showcase

Opening kickoff sets the tone for Alabama’s defensive showcase

Cody Estremera January 2, 2018

NEW ORLEANS— Just like Robert Bailey did for Miami in the 1991 Cotton Bowl, Trevon Diggs set the tone from the very first play.  Travis Etienne took the kick off from the goal line and returned it 16...

Mack Wilson is finally healthy

Mack Wilson is finally healthy

Cody Estremera January 1, 2018

NEW ORLEANS— Linebacker injuries have been well documented for Alabama. Christian Miller, Terrell Lewis, Anfernee Jennings and Rashaan Evans all went down against Florida State. Then eight weeks later...

Third downs are a key for Alabama against Clemson

Third downs are a key for Alabama against Clemson

Cody Estremera January 1, 2018

NEW ORLEANS— In its five games away from Bryant-Denny Stadium, Alabama has struggled on third downs. The Crimson Tide is just 22 of 66 on third downs (33 percent) compared to converting about 48 percent...

Trust continues to build between Brian Daboll and the Alabama offense

Trust continues to build between Brian Daboll and the Alabama offense

Cody Estremera December 30, 2017

NEW ORLEANS—Under Lane Kiffin and Steve Sarkisian, Alabama led the SEC in total yards, rushing yards and finished fifth in the conference in passing yards. Both left for other coaching ventures, opening...

Jarrett Stidham dominates Alabama in Iron Bowl

Jarrett Stidham dominates Alabama in Iron Bowl

Cody Estremera November 25, 2017

   Alabama had flirted with a loss just two weeks ago at Mississippi State. The Crimson Tide was able to rally in the fourth quarter to seal the win. It fell short in its 26-14 loss to Auburn on Saturday....

Rolling with the Tide: Alabama versus Mercer

Rolling with the Tide: Alabama versus Mercer

Cody Estremera November 20, 2017

Alabama's senior class ended its Bryant-Denny career with a 56-0 beatdown of Mercer. The senior class tied the NCAA football record for wins by a class, set by the 2016 Alabama seniors, with 51 wins. ...

Dylan Moses shines in Alabama's shutout win over Mercer

Dylan Moses shines in Alabama’s shutout win over Mercer

Cody Estremera November 18, 2017

Alabama’s linebacker core was beat up to say the least coming into its game against Mercer. With four linebackers out, the Crimson Tide shifted true freshman linebacker Dylan Moses from the outside to...

Career night for John Petty propels Alabama over Alabama A&M

Career night for John Petty propels Alabama over Alabama A&M

Cody Estremera November 18, 2017

After Alabama’s win over Lipscomb, freshman John Petty said he needed to be more aggressive with his shot. He delivered in Alabama’s 104-67 win over Alabama A&M. Petty hit 10 shots, all of which were...

Keith Holcombe fills in at linebacker

Keith Holcombe fills in at linebacker

Cody Estremera November 16, 2017

In Alabama’s opener against Florida State, will linebacker Rashaan Evans went down with a groin injury. Alabama turned to Keith Holcombe, and he delivered.  After Evans’ injury Holcombe came up with...

Alabama's offense made the plays when it mattered most

Alabama’s offense made the plays when it mattered most

Cody Estremera November 12, 2017

After trailing for most of the game Alabama had a chance to take the lead late in the fourth quarter. Alabama started with the ball on its own 33-yard line with 1:09 left, tied at 24.  After scrambling...

Alabama looks for leadership on defense after Shaun Dion Hamilton injury

Alabama looks for leadership on defense after Shaun Dion Hamilton injury

Cody Estremera November 9, 2017

For what felt like the 10th time of the night, Bryant Denny Stadium was silent as another Alabama player was on the turf in pain. This time it was Shaun Dion Hamilton.  Hamilton knew the problem immediately,...

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama continues Mississippi State preparation

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama continues Mississippi State preparation

Cody Estremera November 7, 2017

Alabama continued its prep work for Mississippi State on Tuesday. Notes: Cornerback Minkah Fitzpatrick continued to be a full participant at practice after injuring his hamstring on Saturday. He wasn't...

Rolling with the Tide: Alabama versus LSU

Rolling with the Tide: Alabama versus LSU

Cody Estremera November 6, 2017

Since the "Game of the Century" back in 2011, Alabama has dominated the season series against LSU. Alabama continued its winning streak against the Tigers on Saturday with its 24-10 win. Player of the...

Alabama's defense overcomes injuries to defeat LSU

Alabama’s defense overcomes injuries to defeat LSU

Cody Estremera November 5, 2017

Ever since playing Florida State, Alabama has been beat up, especially on defense. It lost linebackers Christian Miller and Terrell Hall for the season, while Rashaan Evans and Anfernee Jennings missed...

Alabama looking for answers for problematic punt returns

Alabama looking for answers for problematic punt returns

Cody Estremera November 2, 2017

Punt returns became a problem for Alabama starting in its 41-9 win over Arkansas. Alabama built up a 21-0 lead over the Razorbacks in the first quarter before punt problems started.  After a 22-yard drive,...

Alabama falls one spot in the first CFB Rankings

Alabama falls one spot in the first CFB Rankings

Cody Estremera November 2, 2017

For the first time this season, Alabama isn’t the No. 1 team in the country. The College Football rankings came out on Tuesday, for the first time this season, when the 13-person committee ranked Georgia...

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama continues to prepare for LSU

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama continues to prepare for LSU

Cody Estremera October 31, 2017

Alabama football continued its LSU preparation on Tuesday. The Crimson Tide, coming off a bye week, brought back a couple of key members. Notes: Da'Shawn Hand was back at practice after a knee injury kept...

PRACTICE REPORT: Da'Shawn Hand returns to practice

PRACTICE REPORT: Da’Shawn Hand returns to practice

Cody Estremera October 24, 2017

With its bye week coming up, Alabama held its first media viewing session on Tuesday. The biggest news was Da'Shawn Hand was at practice for the first time since the Ole Miss game. Notes: Hand was at practice...

Light them up: Alabama’s offense terrorizes the Volunteers in the second half

Cody Estremera October 21, 2017

Light them up. Not just the cigars, but the Tennessee defense.  Alabama was a terror in the second half of its 45-7 win over Tennessee, accounting for 352 yards outgaining its first half total by over...

Josh Jacobs is back and making an impact

Josh Jacobs is back and making an impact

Cody Estremera October 19, 2017

Alabama’s running game has been one of the best in the SEC for the last couple of years. Nothing has changed this year as the Crimson Tide is the No. 1 rushing team in the SEC and the No. 3 rushing attack...

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama continues Tennessee preparation

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama continues Tennessee preparation

Cody Estremera October 17, 2017

Alabama has never lost to Tennessee since head coach Nick Saban took over the program. The Crimson Tide looks to tie its longest winning streak over the Volunteers on Saturday. Here is what happened on...

Alabama defense maintains pressure throughout against Arkansas

Alabama defense maintains pressure throughout against Arkansas

Cody Estremera October 14, 2017

After the Crimson Tide defeated Texas A&M, the defense felt like it needed to prove itself.   “We were very disappointed,” linebacker Rahsaan Evans said last week after the win. “To be honest,...

Matt Womack shines in first starting season

Matt Womack shines in first starting season

Cody Estremera October 12, 2017

Alabama opened its season against No. 3 Florida State, and for Matt Womack it was his first career start. If that wasn't enough pressure, Alabama’s first play of the season was a run to the right, right...

Alabama's offense sputters against Texas A&M

Alabama’s offense sputters against Texas A&M

Cody Estremera October 7, 2017

Damien Harris looked like he set the tone early on for Alabama in its 27-19. One play after allowing a field goal, Harris took a hand off from Jalen Hurts, cut back to the middle of the offensive line...

Minkah Fitzpatrick leading by example

Minkah Fitzpatrick leading by example

Cody Estremera October 5, 2017

After being named to eight preseason watch lists, all eyes were on Minkah Fitzpatrick coming into the season. Just five games in, Fitzpatrick continues to draw more attention. According to Ben Baby of...

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama finalizes plan before Texas A&M

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama finalizes plan before Texas A&M

Cody Estremera October 4, 2017

Alabama finalized its plan against Texas A&M on Wednesday. The big key was hard counts. Texas A&M's atmosphere is extremely loud and is able to draw pass rushers offsides.  Practice Notes: The defensive...

Rolling with the Tide: Alabama dominates Ole Miss

Rolling with the Tide: Alabama dominates Ole Miss

Cody Estremera October 2, 2017

Alabama dominated Ole Miss 66-3 on Saturday. Here are the keys and the best performances of Alabama's victory. Player of the game: Jalen Hurts Jalen Hurts continued his dominance over SEC opponents. This...

Alabama defense shuts down Ole Miss

Alabama defense shuts down Ole Miss

Cody Estremera October 1, 2017

After starting inside its own 15-yard line on its first two drives Ole Miss finally decent field position, starting on its own 24. Ole Miss quarterback Shea Patterson, on a quick slant route, threw the...

Baseball starts fall practice

Baseball starts fall practice

Cody Estremera September 28, 2017

Alabama ended its 2017 season with a 3-3 tie with Vanderbilt. Shortly after it decided to make a head coaching change, signaling the end of Greg Goff's tenure. Goff had been with the team for one season...

Building the Ole rivalry

Building the Ole rivalry

Cody Estremera September 28, 2017

On Sept. 29, 2013, Alabama hosted Ole Miss and put on a defensive showcase, shutting out the then No.21 Rebels. That day the Crimson Tide defense held Bo Wallace and company to just 205 yards total and...

Alabama defense smothers Vanderbilt in shutout

Alabama defense smothers Vanderbilt in shutout

Cody Estremera September 23, 2017

NASHVILLE— Dominant. That is the first word that comes to mind when thinking about Alabama’s defense in its 59-0 win over Vanderbilt. The defense was so dominant that the Commodores failed to cross...

PRACTICE REPORT: Baseball hosts first practice of the year

PRACTICE REPORT: Baseball hosts first practice of the year

Cody Estremera September 18, 2017

Alabama opened its season with a two hour practice on Monday. The practice was the first of Brad Bohanan's career as head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide. Practice Notes: Multiple players were sporting...

Grading Alabama after three weeks

Grading Alabama after three weeks

Cody Estremera September 18, 2017

Alabama defeated Colorado State 41-23 on Saturday. Some positions were more consistent than others. This is how I see Alabama three weeks into the season. Quarterback: A Jalen Hurts has been on a mission...

Offense surges Alabama past Colorado State

Offense surges Alabama past Colorado State

Cody Estremera September 16, 2017

For the second straight game Alabama started off fast. The Crimson Tide won the toss and just over two minutes later scored on a 27-yard touchdown run from Jalen Hurts to cap off a six play 75-yard drive....

Kyle Richards named Alabama hockey coach

Kyle Richards named Alabama hockey coach

Cody Estremera September 14, 2017

Kyle Richards was named the fifth head coach in Alabama hockey history on Thursday. He worked as the team's associate head coach last year.  Richards was the forwards and power play coach last year. The...

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama holds final practice before Colorado State

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama holds final practice before Colorado State

Cody Estremera September 13, 2017

Alabama was able to practice outside for the first time this week after weather caused it to be indoors. Practice Notes:  Anfernee Jennings returned to practice. He was in a black no-contact jersey...

Behind the Process: Week Two

Behind the Process: Week Two

Cody Estremera September 11, 2017

Fast Facts Since coach Nick Saban took over in 2007, Alabama has won 66 consecutive games against unranked teams. Overall, the Crimson Tide is 66-3 (after four vacated wins) in unranked games in the Saban...

Next man up: defense slows Fresno State

Next man up: defense slows Fresno State

Cody Estremera September 9, 2017

After Alabama’s season opener win over Florida State, the defense's health was a question mark. Four linebackers went down with injuries, including two, Christian Miller and Terrell Lewis for the rest...

From walk-on to starter: Levi Wallace plays for his dad

From walk-on to starter: Levi Wallace plays for his dad

Cody Estremera September 7, 2017

Cody Estremera | Assistant Sports Editor Coming out of high school Levi Wallace’s plan was simple: go to his dream school of Alabama, get a business degree and become a pharmaceutical salesman.  “I...

PRACTICE REPORT: Rashaan Evans still out

PRACTICE REPORT: Rashaan Evans still out

Cody Estremera September 6, 2017

Alabama practiced one more time outside before its game against Fresno State. Alabama still tops the AP Poll after week one. Practice Notes: Linebacker Rashaan Evans was still working on the stationary...

Alabama defense suffocates Florida State in first game

Alabama defense suffocates Florida State in first game

Cody Estremera September 3, 2017

ATLANTA — After Florida State running back Jacques Patrick gained 13-yards on the ground, the Alabama defense put its foot in the ground. The Crimson Tide allowed five-yards the next play followed by...

What you don't know about Mercedes-Benz Stadium

What you don’t know about Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Cody Estremera August 31, 2017

The last college game played in the Georgia Dome came on Dec. 31, 2016 when Alabama defeated Washington 24-7 in the Peach Bowl. Alabama played 13 games in the Dome, and posted an 11-2 record.  Now the...

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama hosts last practice before Florida State

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama hosts last practice before Florida State

Cody Estremera August 30, 2017

Alabama finished off its week of practice inside on Wednesday before traveling to Atlanta to take on No. 3 Florida State.  Practice Notes: Quarterbacks, led by Jalen Hurts, and receivers, led by Calvin...

PRACTICE REPORT: Raekwon Davis missing from practice

PRACTICE REPORT: Raekwon Davis missing from practice

Cody Estremera August 28, 2017

With just five days before the top ranked Alabama Crimson Tide plays No. 3 Florida State Seminoles, the Crimson Tide was forced to move indoors with threat of rain. Practice Notes: Raekwon Davis was...

Brian Daboll progressing the Alabama offense

Brian Daboll progressing the Alabama offense

Cody Estremera August 28, 2017

Just 13 days after winning his fifth super bowl for the New England Patriots, Brian Daboll made the jump to Alabama. He took over only six days after Steve Sarkisian, now coordinator for the Atlanta Falcons,...

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama continues to work before Florida State

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama continues to work before Florida State

Cody Estremera August 24, 2017

Alabama continued to practice in the heat on Thursday. Temperature reached 87 degrees during the viewing session of practice. Practice Notes: Calvin Ridley led the wide receivers in a stop and go drill....

PRACTICE REPORT: Bo Scarbough returns to practice

PRACTICE REPORT: Bo Scarbough returns to practice

Cody Estremera August 24, 2017

Alabama only has three days left in fall camp after today's practice in the late afternoon heat. Practice Notes: Bo Scarbough returned to practice after missing time because of an illness.  Ronnie...

Mazen Osama reaches Egypt Futures finals

Mazen Osama reaches Egypt Futures finals

Cody Estremera July 31, 2017

Mazen Osama, a UA student and native of Cairo, Egypt, reached the finals in the Egypt F22 Futures tennis Tournament on Saturday. Osama lost to fellow Egyptian Youssef Hossam,  7-5 (5), 6-1 on Sunday in...

Alabama volleyball wins AVCA team academic award

Alabama volleyball wins AVCA team academic award

Cody Estremera July 25, 2017

Alabama's volleyball team won the American Volleyball Coaches Association award on Tuesday. The award is given to a team that has at least a cumulative 3.30 GPA. The Crimson Tide was one of 145 Division...

Haylie McCleney returns to Rhoads Stadium in Team USA win

Haylie McCleney returns to Rhoads Stadium in Team USA win

Cody Estremera July 21, 2017

 Haylie McCleney’s last game at Rhoads stadium was a 5-2 win over Washington to send Alabama to the Women’s College World Series. She returned, once again on the home team, and helped Team USA defeat...

Minkah Fitzpatrick providing leadership for defense

Minkah Fitzpatrick providing leadership for defense

Cody Estremera July 20, 2017

HOOVER-- Alabama lost seven of its starting defensive players last year to the NFL draft, leaving a hole in the team. However, defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick isn’t too worried. “We just had the...

Alabama prepares for SEC Media Day

Alabama prepares for SEC Media Day

Cody Estremera July 12, 2017

Alabama is the eighth team to talk on SEC Media Days. Head coach Nick Saban will speak with junior wide receiver Calvin Ridley, senior offensive lineman Bradley Bozeman and junior defensive back Minkah...

SEC Media Days begin Monday

SEC Media Days begin Monday

Cody Estremera July 10, 2017

At last year's SEC Media Days, Alabama was picked to win the SEC for the third time in four years. The annual four-day event will be held at the Hyatt Regency Birmingham - The Wynfrey Hotel beginning on...

Krystal Rivers named NCAA Woman of the Year candidate

Krystal Rivers named NCAA Woman of the Year candidate

Cody Estremera July 6, 2017

Krystal Rivers wrapped up her Alabama career as one of the best volleyball players to ever wear an Alabama jersey, on her way to being nominated as a NCAA Woman of the Year candidate. In her senior season,...

Chandler Taylor finishes second at College Home Run Derby

Chandler Taylor finishes second at College Home Run Derby

Cody Estremera July 3, 2017

Power. That is the first word that comes to mind when fans think about Chandler Taylor, and he showed it on Saturday at the College Home Run Derby.  Taylor finished second on Saturday night, ending the...

Alex Gholston named to CoSIDA Academic All-America team

Alex Gholston named to CoSIDA Academic All-America team

Cody Estremera June 28, 2017

Alex Gholston was named to the CoSIDA Academic All-America track and field team. The senior was one of the 15 athletes named to the team.   "Alex is living proof that at The University of Alabama, you...

Alabama women's golf announces 2017-2018 schedule

Alabama women’s golf announces 2017-2018 schedule

Cody Estremera June 23, 2017

The Alabama women’s golf team announced its 2017-2018 schedule on Tuesday.  The Crimson Tide starts it season with the Mason Rudolph Championship in Franklin, Tennessee which is the first of four fall...

Brad Bohannon begins his tenure at the helm of Tide baseball

Brad Bohannon begins his tenure at the helm of Tide baseball

Cody Estremera June 21, 2017

On June 1, Greg Byrne made his first hire as the University of Alabama’s athletic director. Who did he choose? An assistant coach from the school’s biggest rival: Auburn.   Brad Bohannon is the 32nd...

Brad Bohannon adds to coaching staff

Brad Bohannon adds to coaching staff

Cody Estremera June 19, 2017

One of the biggest question marks for coach Brad Bohannon's first year at Alabama was who was going to be on his coaching staff. In the past two weeks, Bohannon has hired two new assistant coaches, Jerry...

Chandler Taylor and Garrett Suchey selected in MLB draft

Chandler Taylor and Garrett Suchey selected in MLB draft

Cody Estremera June 16, 2017

Two current Alabama baseball players were selected on the last day of the MLB draft on Wednesday.Chandler Taylor was drafted in the 27th round, No. 796 overall, while Garrett Suchey was drafted in the...

Pierre Ouellette named All-American

Cody Estremera June 8, 2017

For the first time since Alabama hockey became a Division I club sport, one of its athletes has been named to an All-American team. Defenseman Pierre Ouellette was selected to receive the honor.The Dieppe,...

Brad Bohannon introduced as 32nd coach in program history

Brad Bohannon introduced as 32nd coach in program history

Cody Estremera June 6, 2017

With the hire of Brad Bohannon, Alabama will start its season with a different coach for the third time in as many years. However, Bohannon is determined that the team will be run differently than a year...

Alabama hockey releases schedule

Alabama hockey releases schedule

Cody Estremera June 5, 2017

The Alabama hockey team will start its 2016-2017 season on Sept. 1 against St. Bonaventure.The Crimson Tide begins with a four-game home stand against St. Bonaventure and Oklahoma. Both matchups are the...

Brad Bohannon named Alabama head baseball Coach

Brad Bohannon named Alabama head baseball Coach

Cody Estremera June 2, 2017

It took just over a week for athletic director Greg Byrne to find the newest Alabama baseball coach. Byrne announced on Thursday that Brad Bohannon would be the 32nd baseball coach of the Crimson Tide.“I...

Alabama women's tennis loses in Doubles Championship Match

Alabama women's tennis loses in Doubles Championship Match

Cody Estremera May 30, 2017

The Alabama women’s tennis team finished its 2017 tennis campaign with a loss in the NCAA Doubles National Championship on Monday. The team of Erin Routliffe and Maddie Pothoff faced Francesca Di Lorenzo...

Alabama loses in three games to No. 1 Florida in Super Regional

Alabama loses in three games to No. 1 Florida in Super Regional

Cody Estremera May 29, 2017

Alabama lost to Florida in two of the three games of the Gainesville Super Regional on Saturday, May 27.The Crimson Tide won the first game against the Gators, by the score of 3-0. Alexis Osorio pitched...

Greg Goff relieved of duty

Greg Goff relieved of duty

Cody Estremera May 24, 2017

Alabama head coach Greg Goff was relieved of duty on Wednesday afternoon, according to a report by Ben Jones and Aaron Suttles. Goff  informed 10 players that their scholarships would be reduced or revoked,...

No. 7 Florida takes series against Alabama

No. 7 Florida takes series against Alabama

Cody Estremera May 13, 2017

Heading into the bottom of the sixth inning Alabama trailed the No. 7 Florida Gators by three runs. Cobie Vance started the inning by drawing a walk. Chandler Taylor followed him with a RBI double to left...

No. 7 Florida outlasts Alabama in pitching duel

No. 7 Florida outlasts Alabama in pitching duel

Cody Estremera May 12, 2017

Game one of Alabama's final home stand set the tone for the rest of the series. Alabama, who had just won its first SEC series against rival Auburn, sent its ace Jake Walters to the mound to face Florida’s...