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Alabama focuses on getting young players experience in first scrimmage

Alabama focuses on getting young players experience in first scrimmage

James Ogletree April 7, 2018

Alabama football’s first of three spring scrimmages offered every player, regardless of age or experience, the chance to identify areas in which they can improve, said coach Nick Saban. “The ultimate...

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama prepares for first scrimmage of spring

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama prepares for first scrimmage of spring

James Ogletree April 7, 2018

Alabama football prepared for its first scrimmage of the spring on Saturday inside Bryant-Denny Stadium. The players weren’t bothered by the unseasonably chilly weather. Here are our observations from...

Davis Shore and Wilson Furr bring lasting friendship to men's golf team

Davis Shore and Wilson Furr bring lasting friendship to men’s golf team

James Ogletree April 5, 2018

In the 2016 Wyndham Cup, one of the most prestigious events on the junior golf circuit, rising high school seniors Davis Shore and Wilson Furr were two down in their alternate-shot match with just five...

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama focuses on goal-line situations

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama focuses on goal-line situations

James Ogletree April 3, 2018

After a weekend off from practice due to Easter, Alabama football players were greeted by one of the hottest days of the year when they returned to practice on Tuesday. Here are our observations from the...

Alabama continues to shuffle its offensive line

James Ogletree April 2, 2018

Alex Leatherwood, the then-freshman left tackle for the Alabama Crimson Tide, crouched down into his stance, lined up opposite Georgia linebacker Davin Bellamy, who had just beaten him for a 16-yard sack...

PRACTICE REPORT: Rain forces Crimson Tide to practice indoors

PRACTICE REPORT: Rain forces Crimson Tide to practice indoors

James Ogletree March 29, 2018

Rain forced Alabama football’s final practice before the Easter weekend to take place inside the Hank Crisp Indoor Facility. The players will have the weekend off and return to practice on Tuesday. Here...

Terrell Lewis, Christian Miller entering spring football with something to prove

Terrell Lewis, Christian Miller entering spring football with something to prove

James Ogletree March 29, 2018

After each missed 10 games last year, Alabama linebackers Terrell Lewis and Christian Miller are fully  healthy and ready to make an impact over a full season for the Crimson Tide in 2018.  Lewis, a...

Nick Saban says Tua Tagovailoa making 'good recovery' from hand injury

Nick Saban says Tua Tagovailoa making ‘good recovery’ from hand injury

James Ogletree March 28, 2018

As the man in the black No. 13 jersey was spotted slinging footballs around the Alabama practice facility on Tuesday, the entire city of Tuscaloosa breathed a collective sigh of relief.  Sophomore quarterback...

PRACTICE REPORT: Tua Tagovailoa continues to participate in drills

PRACTICE REPORT: Tua Tagovailoa continues to participate in drills

James Ogletree March 27, 2018

Alabama football was back in business for practice on Tuesday after a weekend off. Here are our observations from day four of spring practice: Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa participated in most throwing...

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama ends first week of spring football

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama ends first week of spring football

James Ogletree March 24, 2018

While people across Tuscaloosa basked in the perfect, sunny, 70-degree weather on Saturday afternoon, Alabama football went to work instead, holding its third practice of the spring. Here are our observations:...

Meo Knight's game winning shot propels women's basketball over Georgia Tech

Meo Knight’s game winning shot propels women’s basketball over Georgia Tech

James Ogletree March 22, 2018

With five seconds remaining in Thursday night’s third-round WNIT matchup against Georgia Tech, Alabama guard Meo Knight somehow tossed the basketball up through a sea of Yellow Jacket hands. It banked...

PRACTICE REPORT: Tua Tagovailoa returns two days after injuring thumb

PRACTICE REPORT: Tua Tagovailoa returns two days after injuring thumb

James Ogletree March 22, 2018

Unlike Alabama football’s first practice of the spring on Tuesday, the sun cracked through the clouds for the team’s second practice. Players participated in individual drills outdoors during the media...

Survive and advance: Women's basketball looks to continue NIT run

Survive and advance: Women’s basketball looks to continue NIT run

James Ogletree March 22, 2018

Alabama's women's basketball team's season is extremely similar to last year's. The team lost its last two regular season games, and lost to Kentucky in the SEC tournament. It made the women's NIT tournament...

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama begins spring season indoors

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama begins spring season indoors

James Ogletree March 20, 2018

Alabama football held its first practice of the spring season on Tuesday. It was held indoors due to the threat of rain. Here are our observations from the first of 15 practices from now until A-Day: ...

Alabama track and field building off SEC Championships performance

Alabama track and field building off SEC Championships performance

James Ogletree March 8, 2018

By James Ogletree | Staff Reporter Entering the final race of the 2018 SEC Indoor Track and Field Championships, Alabama had the lead. The Crimson Tide needed Arkansas to finish outside the top two to...

SEC Tournament presents a big opportunity for Alabama women's basketball

SEC Tournament presents a big opportunity for Alabama women’s basketball

James Ogletree March 1, 2018

Having endured a full season of elation and heartbreak in just the final four games, Alabama women's basketball will begin a completely new season on Thursday when the team plays Kentucky in the second...

From Ozark to Alabama: Sharp-shooting Hannah Cook leaves lasting impact on women's basketball

From Ozark to Alabama: Sharp-shooting Hannah Cook leaves lasting impact on women’s basketball

James Ogletree February 26, 2018

As Alabama padded its late lead over the Tennessee Lady Volunteers on Feb. 15, seeking its first win ever in Knoxville, the team’s leading scorer sat on the bench. For just the fourth time in her four...

Alabama loses final game of the year

Alabama loses final game of the year

James Ogletree February 25, 2018

Alabama women's basketball fell to a ranked opponent in overtime for the second time in four days, this time at the No. 24 LSU Lady Tigers, 79-78.  The Crimson Tide was seeking a bounce-back win to enter...

Women's basketball drops final regular season game at home

Women’s basketball drops final regular season game at home

James Ogletree February 23, 2018

On several occasions Thursday night, Alabama women’s basketball had chances to close out the visiting No. 19 Georgia Lady Bulldogs and record a big, bold “W” to catch the eyes of the NCAA Tournament...

Alabama women's basketball unable to close out No. 19 Georgia

Alabama women’s basketball unable to close out No. 19 Georgia

James Ogletree February 22, 2018

On several occasions, Alabama women’s basketball had chances to close out the visiting No. 19 Georgia Lady Bulldogs and record a ranked win to catch the eyes of the NCAA Tournament committee. The Crimson...

Emotions of final home game won't get in way of ultimate goal for NeNe Bolton

Emotions of final home game won’t get in way of ultimate goal for NeNe Bolton

James Ogletree February 22, 2018

Alabama's Quanetria "NeNe" Bolton has played in 120 basketball games over her four-year career. Thursday's contest against No. 19 Georgia will be her last in Coleman Coliseum, but don't expect too much...

Ashley Williams earns SEC Player of the Week honors

Ashley Williams earns SEC Player of the Week honors

James Ogletree February 20, 2018

The SEC league office announced Tuesday that Alabama senior forward Ashley Williams has been named Player of the Week for women's basketball.  Williams earned the award courtesy of her back-to-back doubles-doubles...

Women's basketball honors Kay Yow in the Play4Kay game

Women’s basketball honors Kay Yow in the Play4Kay game

James Ogletree February 19, 2018

Pink shoes squeaked up and down the court as fans, decked out in pink T-shirts, passionately waved pink shakers with every Alabama free throw, rebound and three-pointer.  Alabama women’s basketball...

Alabama women's basketball earns historic win on the road against Tennessee

Alabama women’s basketball earns historic win on the road against Tennessee

James Ogletree February 16, 2018

Alabama women’s basketball recorded a historic game in Knoxville, Tennessee on Thursday night, defeating the No. 11 Tennessee Lady Volunteers on the road for the first time ever, 72-63.  It was the...

Women's basketball shifts focus to one game at a time

Women’s basketball shifts focus to one game at a time

James Ogletree February 15, 2018

Beginning with Sunday's game at Ole Miss, Alabama women's basketball head coach Kristy Curry declared the team's remaining four games as a "two-week season" that will define how the players and coaches...

Angelica Moresco adjusts to life in the United States during freshman season

Angelica Moresco adjusts to life in the United States during freshman season

James Ogletree February 12, 2018

Three winters ago, Alabama head women’s golf coach Mic Potter and his assistant, Susan Rosenstiel, attended the ANNIKA Invitational, a top-flight junior event in Reunion, Florida, to watch and meet potential...

Alabama hoping to end four-game losing streak against Ole Miss

Alabama hoping to end four-game losing streak against Ole Miss

James Ogletree February 11, 2018

As head coach Kristy Curry lamented her team's struggles with the "little things" against South Carolina on Thursday night, senior guard Hannah Cook nodded in defeated agreement next to her.  Curry...

An early run propels South Carolina over Alabama

An early run propels South Carolina over Alabama

James Ogletree February 8, 2018

When South Carolina, the reigning national champions of women’s basketball, crashed Coleman Coliseum on Thursday night, Alabama was seeking to snap a 13-game losing streak to the Gamecocks that stretched...

Arkansas hands Alabama women's basketball its third-straight loss

Arkansas hands Alabama women’s basketball its third-straight loss

James Ogletree February 4, 2018

The Arkansas Razorbacks had lost seven of their last eight games, including their last four, and were 2-7 in the SEC. They also lost to Alabama by seven points at home on Jan. 7. The outcome of Sunday’s...

Alabama women's basketball sets its sights on final month of season

Alabama women’s basketball sets its sights on final month of season

James Ogletree February 4, 2018

As Alabama women’s basketball tears the page for January off the calendar and presses on into February, the team realizes it’s now or never if it wants to have any hope of qualifying for the NCAA Tournament....

Alabama women's basketball draws from past experiences against Kentucky

Alabama women’s basketball draws from past experiences against Kentucky

James Ogletree January 25, 2018

Playing on the road is never easy, especially in the SEC, which has six of the 14 teams ranked in the top 25. So far this season, the Alabama women’s basketball teamis 4-4 on the road, including two...

Women's basketball survives Vanderbilt

Women’s basketball survives Vanderbilt

James Ogletree January 21, 2018

Hannah Cook bent her knees, extended her arm, and shot her free throw. The ball hit the back of the rim, bounced straight up, and fell through the hoop, hitting nothing but net. Cook shook her head and...

Alabama looks for leadership without Ashley Williams

Alabama looks for leadership without Ashley Williams

James Ogletree January 21, 2018

Women’s basketball coach Kristy Curry has delivered several lengthy and detailed opening statements at press conferences this season. After a 19-point loss to Texas A&M on Thursday night, she needed...

Women's basketball falls to Texas A&M

Women’s basketball falls to Texas A&M

James Ogletree January 19, 2018

Alabama forward Ashley Knight had a step on the Texas A&M player defending her, and Knight’s teammate, guard Shaquera Wade, noticed. She dished the ball to Knight, who converted the layup. They were...

Alabama Women's Basketball looks to bounce back against No. 16 Texas A&M

Alabama Women’s Basketball looks to bounce back against No. 16 Texas A&M

James Ogletree January 18, 2018

Alabama left Starkville, Mississippi with its first loss of 2018. The loss snapped the Crimson Tide's three-game winning streak. Now, the team has its sights set on the No. 14 team in the country, Texas...

Alabama extends conference win streak to three after defeating LSU

Alabama extends conference win streak to three after defeating LSU

James Ogletree January 11, 2018

For the third straight game, Alabama women’s basketball defeated a conference opponent with a late scoring barrage, riding hot shooting by senior guard Hannah Cook to a 65-51 win over the LSU Lady Tigers...

Alabama looks to continue its hot streak against LSU

Alabama looks to continue its hot streak against LSU

James Ogletree January 11, 2018

Alabama women’s basketball will host the LSU Lady Tigers on Thursday night, hoping to continue the momentum from eight wins in its last nine games and back-to-back road conference wins. On Jan. 4, the...

Alabama's bench important in win over Lipscomb

Alabama’s bench important in win over Lipscomb

James Ogletree December 8, 2017

Alabama women's basketball ended its losing streak Thursday by defeating the Lipscomb Lady Bisons on the road 73-51, improving to 5-3.  Needing a change to spark a sense of urgency after a three-game...

Women's basketball hoping to get back on track after Thanksgiving losses

Women’s basketball hoping to get back on track after Thanksgiving losses

James Ogletree November 30, 2017

After two losses in last week's Puerto Rico Clasico in Fort Lauderdale, the Alabama women's basketball team will look to get back on track as it travels to Fort Worth to play the TCU Horned Frogs on...

Continuing the Legacy: Julio Jones dominates in win

Continuing the Legacy: Julio Jones dominates in win

James Ogletree November 28, 2017

As many teams around the NFL prepare to make a push for the playoffs, former Alabama players are setting new personal bests almost every week. Week 12 was no different, as two defenders tied career highs...

Continuing the Legacy: Mark Ingram continues hot streak

Continuing the Legacy: Mark Ingram continues hot streak

James Ogletree November 21, 2017

Several Alabama alumni in the NFL reached career milestones or personal bests – or even set league records – in Week 11. Here are the top six performances from former Crimson Tide players:  -Former...

Women's basketball takes down Jacksonville in annual fifth grade fast break event

Women’s basketball takes down Jacksonville in annual fifth grade fast break event

James Ogletree November 16, 2017

Hannah Cook pulled up from just behind the three-point line. The ball landed just inside the rim and dipped down, appearing to be on its way through the net. But it kept circling, once, twice, three...

Women's basketball holds annual fifth grade fastbreak event

Women’s basketball holds annual fifth grade fastbreak event

James Ogletree November 16, 2017

Over 2,000 local fifth grade students will get the chance to watch the Alabama women's basketball team up-close on Thursday when it hosts the Jacksonville Dolphins in its annual Fifth Grade Fastbreak...

Alabama can use Mercer game as a measuring stick before Iron Bowl

Alabama can use Mercer game as a measuring stick before Iron Bowl

Joe Klingbeil November 16, 2017

On paper, looking at the daunting conference schedule is tough enough for SEC teams. The 12-game season may consist of a road game in Death Valley at night, or a trip to College Station to hear 100,000...

Continuing the Legacy: Mark Ingram gains 100 yards, scores three touchdowns

Continuing the Legacy: Mark Ingram gains 100 yards, scores three touchdowns

James Ogletree November 14, 2017

Two former Alabama running backs set new career bests in Week 10 of the NFL season, several veterans maintained their strong recent play, and a certain tackling machine, now healthy, is showing glimpses...

Women's basketball wins close battle with Utah

Women’s basketball wins close battle with Utah

James Ogletree November 13, 2017

Late in the possession, with the shot clock winding down and Alabama clinging to a three-point lead over Utah, guard Shaquera Wade’s feet left the ground and the ball left her fingertips, arcing through...

Alabama women's basketball team gears up for Utah's size, strength

Alabama women’s basketball team gears up for Utah’s size, strength

James Ogletree November 13, 2017

The Alabama women’s basketball team will host the Utah Utes (1-0, 0-0 Pac-12) Monday at 7 p.m. in Coleman Coliseum. Head coach Kristy Curry believes Alabama’s biggest challenge will be handling the...

Alabama Women's Basketball opens season with victory over Alabama A&M

Alabama Women’s Basketball opens season with victory over Alabama A&M

James Ogletree November 11, 2017

With two Alabama defenders in her face, Alabama A&M guard Tierra Dark had nowhere to go with the ball. Needing to do something, anything, to keep the ball moving, she launched a desperation pass across...

Women's basketball using game-by-game captains to improve leadership

Women’s basketball using game-by-game captains to improve leadership

James Ogletree November 9, 2017

As the Alabama women’s basketball team prepares to open its regular season, head coach Kristy Curry has made a key change from last season. The team is searching for its first NCAA Tournament berth in...

Dylan Moses answers the call in wake of injuries to Alabama linebackers

Dylan Moses answers the call in wake of injuries to Alabama linebackers

Joe Klingbeil November 9, 2017

He burst off the line of scrimmage like a bullet out of a gun. He ran straight through the LSU offensive line. As he threw down Tiger quarterback Danny Etling for a sack, he turned to the crimson-colored...

Continuing the Legacy: Kenyan Drake makes the most of increased playing time

Continuing the Legacy: Kenyan Drake makes the most of increased playing time

James Ogletree November 7, 2017

As of Sunday, the halfway point of the NFL season has passed. While that may induce dread in the hearts of most fans, at least Alabama fans can find solace in the continued performance of Alabama...

PRACTICE REPORT: Linebacker rotation changes after injuries

PRACTICE REPORT: Linebacker rotation changes after injuries

Joe Klingbeil November 6, 2017

After a full day of rest following the slugfest against LSU Saturday night, the Crimson Tide was back on the practice field preparing for this week's matchup against the Mississippi State Bulldogs. Here...

Alabama hopes to slow down dangerous Derrius Guice

Alabama hopes to slow down dangerous Derrius Guice

Joe Klingbeil November 2, 2017

It's not like Alabama has yet to face an elite LSU running back before. For the last three seasons, its defense has been tasked with stopping former All-American Leonard Fournette. The Crimson Tide answered...

Alabama dominates exhibition game with Antelope Valley

Alabama dominates exhibition game with Antelope Valley

James Ogletree November 1, 2017

Alabama women’s basketball defeated the Antelope Valley Pioneers, 108-53, in an exhibition Wednesday night, in what was the first full basketball game played at Coleman Coliseum since February. Though...

PRACTICE REPORT: Da'Shawn Hand full participant ahead of LSU

PRACTICE REPORT: Da’Shawn Hand full participant ahead of LSU

Joe Klingbeil October 30, 2017

After a much needed break and bye week, the Alabama Crimson Tide was back on the practice field this afternoon. The Crimson Tide is preparing for its always anticipated annual matchup with the LSU Tigers...

Women's golf embraces No. 1 ranking

Women’s golf embraces No. 1 ranking

James Ogletree October 28, 2017

Since being hired as the Alabama women’s golf coach in 2005, Mic Potter, along with his assistant Susan Rosenstiel, has crafted a program that is built to last. Currently riding a streak of 12 consecutive...

Alabama basketball teams show out for fans at Tide Tipoff

Alabama basketball teams show out for fans at Tide Tipoff

James Ogletree October 24, 2017

Over 7,000 fans flocked to Coleman Coliseum on Tuesday night for Tide Tipoff. It was their first chance to see the men’s and women’s basketball teams in action this year. The Tide Tipoff expanded to...

Continuing the Legacy: Eddie Jackson scores two touchdowns for the Bears

Continuing the Legacy: Eddie Jackson scores two touchdowns for the Bears

James Ogletree October 24, 2017

Six different Alabama alumni scored nine total touchdowns this week in the NFL, the most by former Crimson Tide players in a single week. Here are the highlights from Week 7.  -Exactly one year after...

Calvin Ridley teaching and learning from trio of freshman receivers

Calvin Ridley teaching and learning from trio of freshman receivers

Joe Klingbeil October 19, 2017

It seems like yesterday Crimson Tide fans and coaches alike were gawking at the skillset young receiver Calvin Ridley brought to the table as a freshman, as he collected 1045 receiving yards and endless...

Alabama's cornerbacks quietly taking care of business

Alabama’s cornerbacks quietly taking care of business

James Ogletree October 19, 2017

With Alabama senior cornerbacks Anthony Averett and Levi Wallace in the midst of breakout seasons for the Crimson Tide so far, they could be forgiven if they chose to engage in some harmless trash-talking...

Continuing the Legacy: Derrick Henry shines in Tennessee's win over Indianapolis

Continuing the Legacy: Derrick Henry shines in Tennessee’s win over Indianapolis

James Ogletree October 17, 2017

After a down week in Week 5, the Crimson Tide alumni came roaring back in Week 6. Two former Heisman Trophy winners had some of the best games of their careers, and two All-Pros resumed their strong play....

American Cornhole League hosts tournament at Sigma Chi

American Cornhole League hosts tournament at Sigma Chi

James Ogletree October 15, 2017

The American Cornhole League will hold a tournament at the Sigma Chi fraternity house at noon today, beginning a new initiative to grow cornhole at the collegiate level. The tournament will be the first...

Continuing the Legacy: Mark Barron steps up for Los Angeles

Continuing the Legacy: Mark Barron steps up for Los Angeles

James Ogletree October 10, 2017

As Week 5 of the NFL season concludes, Crimson Tide alumni again proved their worth to their respective teams and confirmed that Alabama is one of the preeminent producers of NFL talent in the modern game. ...

Alabama defense prepares for versatile wide receiver Christian Kirk

Alabama defense prepares for versatile wide receiver Christian Kirk

Joe Klingbeil October 5, 2017

When Alabama linebacker Shaun Dion Hamilton met Christian Kirk years ago when the two were in high school at a recruiting camp, he knew he was watching a star in the making. Fortunately for Hamilton, they...

Andy Pappanastos settling in as Alabama's kicker

Andy Pappanastos settling in as Alabama’s kicker

Joe Klingbeil September 28, 2017

If there was a sandwich being named after you, what would you want to have on it? “Probably some kind of chicken,” Alabama kicker Andy Pappanastos said. “Maybe grilled chicken, healthier a little...

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama finalizes practice before Ole Miss

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama finalizes practice before Ole Miss

Joe Klingbeil September 27, 2017

Alabama held its third practice of the week, as the No. 1 ranked Crimson Tide prepares for SEC West foe Ole Miss.  Practice Notes -Quarterbacks and wide receivers worked on short, intermediate routes...

Experiences outweigh costs to play club sports

Experiences outweigh costs to play club sports

James Ogletree September 25, 2017

As the leaves around Tuscaloosa start to turn brown and temperatures finally – mercifully – begin to dip, fall club sports are preparing to kick off their seasons as well. It can be an exciting time...

Alabama defense ready to make strides against Vanderbilt

Alabama defense ready to make strides against Vanderbilt

Joe Klingbeil September 21, 2017

The Alabama defense was not very pleased with the outcome of last Saturday’s game against Colorado State. Yes, the Crimson Tide beat the Rams soundly 41-23 inside Bryant Denny Stadium, but 23 points...

Continuing the Legacy: Derrick Henry shines in Titans victory

Continuing the Legacy: Derrick Henry shines in Titans victory

James Ogletree September 19, 2017

Through two weeks of the NFL regular season, Alabama alumni continue to make plays across the world’s preeminent football league. Here are the top performances by former Crimson Tide players in week...

PRACTICE REPORT: Three injured linebackers return to practice

PRACTICE REPORT: Three injured linebackers return to practice

Joe Klingbeil September 18, 2017

It was a hot day at practice for the Alabama football team Monday as it began preparations for Saturday's game against Vanderbilt.  Notes:  After sporting non-contact jerseys last week, linebackers...

Men's golf finishes second at Olympia Fields Country Club/Fighting Illini Invitational

Men’s golf finishes second at Olympia Fields Country Club/Fighting Illini Invitational

James Ogletree September 18, 2017

Alabama golfer Davis Riley shot a career-low and tournament record 10-under par 200 as he claimed his first college win at the Olympia Fields Country Club/Fighting Illini Invitational on Sunday. As a team,...

Soccer falls on the road to South Carolina

Soccer falls on the road to South Carolina

James Ogletree September 16, 2017

The Alabama women’s soccer team lost its first conference game of the season 1-0 to No. 3 South Carolina on Friday night in Columbia. The Crimson Tide dropped to 7-2 for the season while the Gamecocks...

Learning from defeat: Men's golf takes the next step

Learning from defeat: Men’s golf takes the next step

James Ogletree September 14, 2017

On the penultimate hole of the Carpet Capital Collegiate last Sunday, Lee Hodges saw his assistant coach, Jon Howell, approaching him and knew what it meant: they were close. Just how close he couldn’t...

Jalen Hurts and Nick Saban respond to quarterback criticism

Joe Klingbeil September 14, 2017

Ever since Jalen Hurts assumed the starting job as the University of Alabama quarterback, he has received tons of praise for leading his team under center. But the sophomore signal caller has also received...

Continuing the Legacy: Reuben Foster suffers injury in week one

Continuing the Legacy: Reuben Foster suffers injury in week one

James Ogletree September 12, 2017

As the first week of the 2017 NFL season comes to a close, some Alabama alumni have embarked on a new quest to lead their teams to a championship, while others are hungry to make the leap to the game’s...

Freshmen already making impact on men's golf

Freshmen already making impact on men’s golf

James Ogletree September 8, 2017

As the Alabama men’s golf team begins its first week of practice, the team’s returning players are finding that, compared to last year, spots in tournaments will be significantly harder to come by. ...

Changing the game: stars play special teams

Changing the game: stars play special teams

Joe Klingbeil September 7, 2017

It may have caught the Florida State blockers off guard when they saw Alabama starting running back Damien Harris line up on a punt formation in the third quarter of Saturday’s game. Maybe that’s why...

PRACTICE REPORT: Assistant coach back at practice after tragedy

PRACTICE REPORT: Assistant coach back at practice after tragedy

Joe Klingbeil September 5, 2017

Alabama completed its second practice of the week Tuesday in preparation for Saturday’s matchup against Fresno State. Practice Notes: ·  Rashaan Evans was in a black, no contact jersey and worked on...

PRACTICE REPORT: Five-star freshman practices with outside linebackers

PRACTICE REPORT: Five-star freshman practices with outside linebackers

Joe Klingbeil September 4, 2017

After an impressive win against Florida State on Saturday night, the Crimson Tide shifts its focus to this weekend’s home opener versus Fresno State. Notes: Presumably to due to the season ending...

Derwin James presents unique problems for Alabama offense

Derwin James presents unique problems for Alabama offense

Joe Klingbeil September 1, 2017

In the coming days before a game, it’s common for Alabama players to point out certain playmakers on the opposing team and express the challenges each player presents to them and their teammates.  ...

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama prepares for Florida State

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama prepares for Florida State

Joe Klingbeil August 29, 2017

Due to the threat of rain, the Alabama football team practiced inside its indoor facility for the second day in a row. The Crimson Tide is putting in its final days of work as it prepares for a showdown...

The Legacy Continues: Former Alabama standouts make presence felt in preseason

James Ogletree August 28, 2017

The third week of the NFL preseason has come to a close. From established veterans continuing to make plays to rookies hoping to prove they belong, here are the highlights from former Alabama players...

Men's golf falls to Texas A&M in semifinals at SEC Championship

Men's golf falls to Texas A&M in semifinals at SEC Championship

James Ogletree April 25, 2017

The Alabama men’s golf team won its quarterfinal match of the SEC Championship vs. LSU on Sunday before falling to Texas A&M in the semifinals.This year’s SEC Championship featured a new format in...

Women's golf finishes tied for second at SEC Championship

Women's golf finishes tied for second at SEC Championship

James Ogletree April 25, 2017

The Alabama women’s golf team fired a historic final round at the SEC Championship on Sunday, but it wasn’t enough for a second straight SEC title. The team finished tied for second place, 13 shots...

Davis Riley peaking at right time as postseason looms

Davis Riley peaking at right time as postseason looms

James Ogletree April 20, 2017

After making Second Team All-SEC and recording five top-10 finishes as a freshman, Alabama golfer Davis Riley had high expectations for his sophomore season. When those expectations weren’t met, he began...

Men's golf finishes third at Mason Rudolph Championship

Men's golf finishes third at Mason Rudolph Championship

James Ogletree April 2, 2017

The Alabama men’s golf team finished the Mason Rudolph Championship in Franklin, Tennessee in second place, one stroke behind Florida. Tournament host Vanderbilt, ranked No. 3 nationally, finished third.The...

Women's golf captures third victory of the season

Women's golf captures third victory of the season

James Ogletree April 2, 2017

Alabama women’s golf won the Bryan National Collegiate in Browns Summit, North Carolina on Sunday by 14 shots over Georgia with a total score of 851 (-13). It was the team’s third victory in seven...

Lee Hodges thriving in first year with Alabama

Lee Hodges thriving in first year with Alabama

James Ogletree March 30, 2017

When Lee Hodges’ golf coach at UAB accepted a head coaching position elsewhere, Hodges knew immediately what his next move would be: to transfer and play for the Alabama Crimson Tide.Hodges, who spent...

School records fall on day three of NCAA Swimming Championships

School records fall on day three of NCAA Swimming Championships

James Ogletree March 25, 2017

Alabama finished the third day of the NCAA championship in 12th place with 98 points, just five points out of 10th place. On the third day, the Crimson Tide broke three different school records, adding...

Alabama men's swimming starts NCAA championships

Alabama men's swimming starts NCAA championships

James Ogletree March 22, 2017

The Alabama men’s swimming team raced its first race of the NCAA Championships on Wednesday.Junior Christopher Reid, senior Alex Gray, junior Matthew Adams and sophomore Robert Howard recorded a time...

Connor Oslin ready to add to legacy at NCAA Championships

Connor Oslin ready to add to legacy at NCAA Championships

James Ogletree March 22, 2017

Alabama swimmer Connor Oslin was not recruited heavily by top-flight swimming programs during his senior year of high school. Now an NCAA contender and three-time SEC champion, Oslin has aimed to make...

Adapted Athletics gets new facility

Adapted Athletics gets new facility

Joe Klingbeil March 9, 2017

The idea was concieved of in the fall semester of 2015: a brand new, 27,000 square foot facility assembled specifically for Adapted Athletics.The proposed state-of-the-art, $10 million facility would be...

Club clay shooting brings students together

Club clay shooting brings students together

Joe Klingbeil March 6, 2017

It didn't take Reid Duval very long to find out where he belonged at The University of Alabama. The Birmingham native wasn't going far from home when he packed his bags for Tuscaloosa in 2013, but he quickly...

Jonathan Hardee ready to get back to competing

Jonathan Hardee ready to get back to competing

James Ogletree February 20, 2017

Alabama golfer Jonathan Hardee recorded a career best runner-up finish just under a year ago. Now he’s preparing for his first competitive golf tournament in over nine months. Hardee, a junior who played...

Alabama Swimming and Diving breaks three school records on day two of 2017 SEC Championships

James Ogletree February 17, 2017

Three Alabama swimming and diving records fell on the second day of the 2017 SEC Championships, and the Crimson Tide also recorded three top-three finishes."We have some momentum building after today,"...

Swimming and Diving kicks off SEC Championships with runner-up finish and new school record

Swimming and Diving kicks off SEC Championships with runner-up finish and new school record

James Ogletree February 15, 2017

The Alabama women’s swimming and diving team began the 2017 SEC Championships in Knoxville, Tennessee with a school record on Tuesday, and the men’s team tacked on a runner-up finish in a relay.The...

Ultimate frisbee club finding strength through student leadership

Ultimate frisbee club finding strength through student leadership

James Ogletree February 14, 2017

The ultimate frisbee club team has never suffered from a shortage of talent. It places a premium on developing its talent through teamwork. This semester, that task has become significantly more difficult,...

Women's golf places sixth in Landfall Tradition Tournament

James Ogletree October 31, 2016

The Alabama women’s golf team earned a sixth-place finish out of 18 teams in the Landfall Tradition in Wilmington, North Carolina on Sunday, in its last of four tournaments during the fall semester.No....

Volleyball falls to Tennessee

James Ogletree October 29, 2016

The Alabama volleyball team lost its match against Tennessee 3-0 on Friday night, despite repeatedly narrowing deficits faced and regaining momentum. The loss dropped the Crimson Tide to 15-8 overall...

Alabama women's tennis concludes play at Riviera/ITA All-American Championships

James Ogletree October 8, 2016

Alabama’s top doubles team of Erin Routliffe and Andie Daniell, ranked No. 34 nationally by the ITA, recorded a win and a loss in back-draw matches at the Riviera/ITA All-American Championships on Friday.Routliffe...