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Stopping Fournette: Alabama’s key to victory

Stopping Fournette: Alabama’s key to victory

Elliott Propes November 3, 2016

The then-undefeated No. 2 LSU Tigers trotted in to Bryant-Denny Stadium with the utmost confidence in 2015. Their running back, Leonard Fournette, was the Heisman Trophy frontrunner and came into the game...

Injuries plague Alabama football before LSU game

Injuries plague Alabama football before LSU game

Elliott Propes November 2, 2016

When you get halfway though an SEC schedule, your team will more than likely have injuries. This week, Alabama will be going to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with several players in question or out of the game....

PRACTICE REPORT: Running back missing before LSU

PRACTICE REPORT: Running back missing before LSU

Elliott Propes November 2, 2016

Alabama football had its last practice open to the media before its trip to LSU on Saturday. The Crimson Tide was missing one of its running backs on Wednesday when Bo Scarbrough was nowhere to be found...

Saban: LSU is different with Orgeron

Saban: LSU is different with Orgeron

Elliott Propes October 31, 2016

Alabama is facing what coach Nick Saban calls a different LSU team under coach Ed Orgeron this weekend in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Orgeron took over the head coaching position after LSU fired Les Miles...

GAMEDAY: Containing Texas A&M QB Trevor Knight

GAMEDAY: Containing Texas A&M QB Trevor Knight

Elliott Propes October 20, 2016

The name Trevor Knight triggers an emotional response for most Alabama fans. The 2014 Sugar Bowl is a game many in the state want to forget, but can't. The then-No. 3 Crimson Tide couldn't stop the then-No....

Saban discusses preparations for Texas A&M

Elliott Propes October 19, 2016

When College Gameday comes to town, you know that it is a big game. Alabama will be playing its second top 10 matchup in two weeks, when the No. 6 Texas A&M Aggies come to Tuscaloosa on Saturday.Coach...

Forget Tennessee, remember The Process

Elliott Propes October 17, 2016

After taking down an AP top 10 opponent on Saturday, No. 1 Alabama will face another top 10 team exactly one week later. The Crimson Tide dismantled the No. 9 Tennessee Volunteers 49-10, and now faces...

The art of finishing: Saban talks about the importance of momentum for upcoming Tennessee game

The art of finishing: Saban talks about the importance of momentum for upcoming Tennessee game

Elliott Propes October 13, 2016

Most Alabama fans do not remember what may be Nick Saban’s best comeback victory. That is because he was a coach at LSU and the opponent was Kentucky. Nov. 9, 2002, went down as the “Bluegrass Miracle”...

Foster, Taylor questionable for Tennessee game with concussions

Foster, Taylor questionable for Tennessee game with concussions

Elliott Propes October 12, 2016

Injuries have been on the forefront of Alabama coach Nick Saban’s mind this week when he would rather focus on Saturday's matchup. No. 9 Tennessee is looking to upset No. 1 Alabama to end a nine-game...

PRACTICE REPORT: Injury concerns remain days before showdown with Tennessee

Elliott Propes October 12, 2016

The Crimson Tide prepared for the Third Saturday of October one last time in front of the media on Wednesday. No. 1 Alabama will face off against its rival, No. 9 Tennessee, in Knoxville, Tennessee on...

Third Saturday in October: Is Tennessee the biggest rivalry?

Third Saturday in October: Is Tennessee the biggest rivalry?

Elliott Propes October 10, 2016

Everyone was a little surprised after Nick Saban’s “Hey Coach” radio show last week. The University of Alabama football coach was asked about the Tennessee rivalry, and he put it above the Iron...

PRACTICE REPORT: Taylor, Foster not fully participating in drills

Elliott Propes October 10, 2016

Before practice on Monday, Alabama coach Nick Nick Saban said starting offensive guard Alphonse "Shank" Taylor and linebacker Reuben Foster sustained concussions during the game against Arkansas last...

Three Alabama players earn weekly honors from the SEC after victory over Arkansas

Three Alabama players earn weekly honors from the SEC after victory over Arkansas

Elliott Propes October 10, 2016

On Monday the SEC recognized an Alabama player from all three phases of the game as SEC Players of the Week after the Crimson Tide defeated Arkansas 49-30. Minkah Fitzpatrick, Jalen Hurts and JK Scott...

GAMEDAY: Touchdowns spark competition within Alabama defense

GAMEDAY: Touchdowns spark competition within Alabama defense

Elliott Propes October 6, 2016

A competition has brewed among the Crimson Tide defense. Alabama has scored a nation-leading five defensive touchdowns in its first five games. Now each player is dreaming of being the next one to cross...

Nick Saban is not concerned about future injuries but is concerned about a possible early signing date

Nick Saban is not concerned about future injuries but is concerned about a possible early signing date

Elliott Propes October 5, 2016

Last Wednesday the story broke that Alabama’s backup quarterback, Blake Barnett, would transfer. Coach Nick Saban said he has confidence in Cooper Bateman as a backup, but he doesn’t plan on starter...

Pair of Alabama coaches to be inducted in GCAA hall of fame

Elliott Propes October 5, 2016

Alabama had two of its golf legends honored Wednesday by the Golf Coaches Association of America. Current men’s coach Jay Seawell and former men’s and women’s coach Dick Spybey were elected to the...

PRACTICE REPORT: Freshman tight end spotted among wide receivers before Arkansas

Elliott Propes October 5, 2016

The No. 1 Alabama football team had its last practice in front of the media Wednesday before it heads to Arkansas. Players were imitating the No. 16 Razorbacks all over the field, as the first team players...

Jacobs named SEC freshman of the week

Jacobs named SEC freshman of the week

Elliott Propes October 3, 2016

The Southeastern Conference announced that Alabama running back Joshua Jacobs was named the freshman of the week after his performance against Kentucky.“Really happy that Josh Jacobs got named SEC freshman...

Alabama football prepares to face well-balance Arkansas team

Alabama football prepares to face well-balance Arkansas team

Elliott Propes October 3, 2016

The Crimson Tide will have its third-ranked football matchup this week, as Alabama travels up to Fayetteville, Arkansas, to play the Razorbacks, a team that's ranked No. 16 in the AP poll and have just one...

Taking the torch: Sophomore Davis Riley steps into leadership role on men's golf team

Taking the torch: Sophomore Davis Riley steps into leadership role on men's golf team

Elliott Propes October 3, 2016

Davis Riley was 5-years old when he first started using his backyard for its purpose. He lived on hole nine at Canebrake Country Club. His father, David Riley, would throw a few balls on the fairway...

Saban confirms Barnett's departure from the program

Saban confirms Barnett's departure from the program

Elliott Propes September 29, 2016

Wednesday No. 8 was missing during media availability at Alabama football practice. On Thursday head coach Nick Saban confirmed that redshirt freshman quarterback Blake Barnett is transferring."We received...

The SEC East is...

The SEC East is…

Elliott Propes September 29, 2016

Alabama will be playing its yearly SEC East crossover game Saturday against Kentucky. The Crimson Tide is a 35-point favorite, according to Las Vegas against a SEC team. This may be astonishing, but the...

PRACTICE REPORT: Barnett missing among Alabama quarterbacks

Elliott Propes September 28, 2016

The man who started as Alabama’s quarterback opening day was not seen at practice. Redshirt freshman Blake Barnett could not be found as the quarterbacks ran through drills Wednesday during media availability....

Alabama football names nine players of the week after Kent State

Alabama football names nine players of the week after Kent State

Elliott Propes September 26, 2016

After No. 1 Alabama took down Kent State, 48-0, on Saturday, the coaches decided on nine players of the week. Three players were named each among offense, defense and special teams.Tight end O.J. Howard,...

Joshua Jacobs takes on more responsibility while Damien Harris remains questionable

Joshua Jacobs takes on more responsibility while Damien Harris remains questionable

Elliott Propes September 26, 2016

Alabama running back Damien Harris got the ball on the opening drive with the words of his coach on his mind. Alabama coach Nick Saban had preached to his players to start the game well. On 3rd-and-2...

You don't know Dalvin

You don't know Dalvin

Elliott Propes September 22, 2016

What strikes many fans about Dalvin Tomlinson is his quickness off the football, but for the people that really know him, there’s a side of him that doesn’t show on the field. There is more to Tomlinson...

Saban addresses Kent State, injuries and suspensions

Saban addresses Kent State, injuries and suspensions

Elliott Propes September 21, 2016

No. 1 Alabama is looking to go 4-0 this weekend as it hosts Kent State on Saturday. Coach Nick Saban held his final press conference of the week Wednesday night before the game and talked about the...

PRACTICE REPORT: Stewart absent from wide receiver drills

Elliott Propes September 21, 2016

After taking Monday off, the Alabama football team was back in front of media Wednesday for one last time before it takes on Kent State on Saturday. All drills looked normal, except ArDarius Stewart was...

Baseball schedule reveals the Crimson Tide will remain home for most of the season

Elliott Propes September 20, 2016

First year coach Greg Goff now knows who he will play in his first season as the Alabama baseball coach. On Tuesday, Alabama announced its schedule. The Crimson Tide will open against Presbyterian College Feb....

GAMEDAY: Wide receiver duo fills offensive void

GAMEDAY: Wide receiver duo fills offensive void

Elliott Propes September 15, 2016

By Elliot Propes | Senior Staff ReporterAlabama may have a true freshman or redshirt freshman starting at 
quarterback, but it doesn’t matter to redshirt junior ArDarius Stewart or 
sophomore Calvin...

Alabama football practices focus leading up to Ole Miss

Alabama football practices focus leading up to Ole Miss

Elliott Propes September 14, 2016

Alabama coach Nick Saban was not happy when he walked off the sideline last Saturday in Bryant-Denny Stadium.No. 1 Alabama won, 38-10, against an unranked Western Kentucky, but Alabama did not play...

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama football works to clean up offense before Ole Miss

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama football works to clean up offense before Ole Miss

Elliott Propes September 14, 2016

After some meshing problems with read-option plays the first two weeks, Alabama offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin had the quarterbacks working through the play during Wednesday's practice. Alabama...

It's just business: Alabama eager to take on USC in Texas

It's just business: Alabama eager to take on USC in Texas

Elliott Propes September 1, 2016

There isn't much time left until No. 1 Alabama takes the field against No. 20 Southern Cal in Arlington, Texas. The players are excited and anticipate a great matchup against a ranked opponent.“We’ve...

PRACTICE REPORT: Football adds final touches in practice before season opener

PRACTICE REPORT: Football adds final touches in practice before season opener

Elliott Propes August 31, 2016

Wednesday marked the last Alabama football practice open to the media before the regular season begins in Arlington, Texas, against Southern Cal on Saturday.  Coach Nick Saban told the media Monday...

Cooper Bateman, Blake Barnett make strides in quarterback battle

Cooper Bateman, Blake Barnett make strides in quarterback battle

Elliott Propes August 29, 2016

Nick Saban walked into the pressroom Monday and answered the question many people within Alabama's borders have had since former Crimson Tide quarterback Jake Coker graduated.It wasn't a concrete answer,...

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama prepares for USC

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama prepares for USC

Elliott Propes August 29, 2016

This is the last week of practice before Alabama travels to Arlington, Texas for the first game of the season. Today during media availability most of the team was working against scout teams. One big...

Analyzing Alabama's 2016 depth chart

Elliott Propes August 29, 2016

Alabama football released a depth chart on Monday following coach Nick Saban’s first regular season press conference of the year. There were not many surprises. The one thing most fans were concerned...

​PRACTICE REPORT: Running backs get involved in the passing game

​PRACTICE REPORT: Running backs get involved in the passing game

Elliott Propes August 24, 2016

On Wednesday the Alabama football team returned to the indoor facility as Sept. 3, becomes closer and closer. Coach Nick Saban had his team run through various drills in the facility to prepare for the...

Sabans host annual Nick's Kids luncheon

Sabans host annual Nick's Kids luncheon

Elliott Propes August 3, 2016

Bryant-Denny Stadium was full of kids Wednesday, but they were not there for a ballgame. Alabama coach Nick and his wife Terry Saban hosted their annual Nick’s Kids Foundation Giveaway Luncheon, where...

Alabama softball falls in regular-season finale

Alabama softball falls in regular-season finale

Kelly Ward May 8, 2016

Someone has to lose on senior day. Someone’s seniors have to go home with a loss on the last regular-season game of the season. Despite putting together a rally in the bottom of the seventh, No. 4 Alabama...

Softball hosts No. 15 Georgia for final season series

Softball hosts No. 15 Georgia for final season series

Kelly Ward May 6, 2016

While thousands of students walk across a stage in Coleman Coliseum during graduation on Friday and Saturday, No. 4 Alabama softball will take on No. 15 Georgia in a three-game series. Four players on...

Softball takes series behind early home runs in 3-0 win over Kentucky

Softball takes series behind early home runs in 3-0 win over Kentucky

Kelly Ward April 24, 2016

No. 4 Alabama softball’s three- and four-hole hitters won’t say they’re competing with each other. Both senior first baseman Leona Lafaele and freshman catcher Reagan Dykes hit a home run in Alabama’s...

Dare drives in 4 as softball evens Kentucky series with 7-1 win

Dare drives in 4 as softball evens Kentucky series with 7-1 win

Kelly Ward April 23, 2016

Chandler Dare went 2 for 4 with four RBIs as No. 4 Alabama softball beat No. 11 Kentucky 7-1 to even the series. The junior utility player singled in two runs in the bottom of the fourth and another two...

No. 4 Alabama softball's rally falls short in 3-2 loss to No. 11 Kentucky

Kelly Ward April 22, 2016

One more hit. That’s all Alabama needed: one more hit.With two outs in the bottom of the seventh, Alabama drew a walk followed by a single and error. Senior centerfielder Haylie McCleney came up a walk...

Softball preps for No. 11 Kentucky

Softball preps for No. 11 Kentucky

Kelly Ward April 21, 2016

Senior infielder Leona Lafaele isn’t have much trouble seeing the ball. In her first at-bat Wednesday night, she crushed a two-run home run just fair in No. 4 Alabama softball’s 4-2 win over South...

Senior golfers seek to finish careers as national champions

Senior golfers seek to finish careers as national champions

Elliott Propes April 21, 2016

Emma Talley and Janie Jackson walked off the 18th hole at Greystone Golf & Country Club as SEC women’s golf champions on Sunday. The two have known each other since they were both playing junior golf...

Alabama baseball falls to South Alabama

Alabama baseball falls to South Alabama

Elliott Propes April 20, 2016

A hot South Alabama baseball team came to Sewell-Thomas Stadium Wednesday night to play the Crimson Tide. The Jaguars’ offense was able to score eight runs in an 8-2 victory for their 13th win in the...

Trending hashtag draws attention to Alabama baseball's student section

Elliott Propes April 19, 2016

Recently, a new hashtag has surfaced on Twitter. #MakeRightfieldGreatAgain is becoming popular on the social media outlet in response to the lack of attendance at the Sewell-Thomas Stadium right-field...

Taylor Poe delivers: Alabama baseball defeats Troy

Taylor Poe delivers: Alabama baseball defeats Troy

Elliott Propes April 19, 2016

Tuesday night featured an unlikely hero for the Alabama baseball team. Making just his second start of the season, catcher Taylor Poe delivered the game-winning blow in the bottom of the eighth inning....

A freshman sparks Alabama baseball's lineup

A freshman sparks Alabama baseball's lineup

Elliott Propes April 18, 2016

With a lineup that has been struggling, Alabama baseball coach Mitch Gaspard has had to rely on one of his freshman. He has moved Cobie Vance up and down the lineup to just about every spot.“He kind...

Alabama takes series against No. 8 Ole Miss

Alabama takes series against No. 8 Ole Miss

Elliott Propes April 17, 2016

The last time Alabama baseball scored above four runs in a SEC game was March 31 against UGA. Alabama’s offense had been struggling, but on Sunday the bats produced seven runs in a 7-2 win to take the...

Pitchers duel goes to Alabama in game two of Ole Miss series

Elliott Propes April 16, 2016

Alabama baseball looked to even the series against No. 8 Ole Miss Saturday afternoon in front a sellout crowd. Again Alabama had an excellent performance from its starter, as Jake Walters pitched seven...

Despite Bramblett’s outing, Alabama baseball loses

Elliott Propes April 16, 2016

By Elliott Propes | Staff ReporterAlabama hosted No. 8 Ole Miss on Friday. The two teams began the day tied in the SEC West. Alabama starter Geoffrey Bramblett threw seven innings with just one unearned...

GAMEDAY: A-Day results reveal eventual starting quarterback

GAMEDAY: A-Day results reveal eventual starting quarterback

Elliott Propes April 14, 2016

When a quarterback leaves Alabama, the biggest topic of the off-season is who will fill the shoes for the next Greg McElroy or the next AJ McCarron?The first time the public gets to see the quarterbacks...

Eicholtz not worth being forgotten

Eicholtz not worth being forgotten

Elliott Propes April 14, 2016

Alabama baseball’s weekend starters are some of the best in the SEC. Geoffrey Bramblett, Jake Walters and Nick Eicholtz combine for a 2.43 earned run average. The three players rank seventh, ninth and...

Softball heads to College Station for top-20 matchup

Softball heads to College Station for top-20 matchup

Kelly Ward April 14, 2016

Chandler Dare has never played softball in College Station, Texas. The last time Alabama played Texas A&M in Texas, it was 2013, and Dare was still in high school at American Christian Academy in Tuscaloosa.“We’re...

Alabama baseball gets revenge against UAB

Alabama baseball gets revenge against UAB

Elliott Propes April 12, 2016

After being shutout by UAB 8-0 earlier in the season, Alabama baseball had revenge at home Tuesday night with a late 7-6 victory.In the bottom of the eighth inning the game was tied 6-6. UAB had come all...

Alabama baseball seeks to even things up against UAB

Elliott Propes April 11, 2016

Alabama baseball has lost six of the last 10 games it has played, including an 8-0 loss to UAB on March 22. Alabama has a 4-3 record on midweek games, and will play UAB once again on Tuesday night with...

​Two outs, so what: Softball comes in clutch at the plate

​Two outs, so what: Softball comes in clutch at the plate

Kelly Ward April 11, 2016

Marisa Runyon jogged out after hitting the ball and watched it sail past the foul pole in right field. She was hoping it was fair. It was, just crossing left of No. 4 Alabama softball’s sign with “two...

Baseball avoids sweep at Kentucky

Baseball avoids sweep at Kentucky

Elliott Propes April 10, 2016

After losing the first two games at Kentucky, the Alabama baseball team was looking to avoid a sweep on Sunday, and it did. Starter Nick Eicholtz pitched 7.2 innings of one-run ball to set up a 2-1 Alabama...

No. 4 Alabama sweeps Mississippi State behind timely hitting

No. 4 Alabama sweeps Mississippi State behind timely hitting

Kelly Ward April 10, 2016

Marisa Runyon was in a slump. She hadn’t hit the ball against an SEC opponent since the first game of the Florida series. With the bases loaded and two outs in the fourth inning Sunday, Runyon hit a...

Kentucky's walk-off grand slam downs Alabama baseball

Kentucky's walk-off grand slam downs Alabama baseball

Elliott Propes April 10, 2016

After losing a close one on Friday, the Alabama baseball team lost another game to Kentucky on Saturday. Tied 2-2 in the ninth inning, Kentucky hit a walk-off grand slam to take the series. “You’re...

Osorio picks up 1st SEC win in Alabama's 8-0 rout of Mississippi State

Osorio picks up 1st SEC win in Alabama's 8-0 rout of Mississippi State

Kelly Ward April 9, 2016

Sydney Booker drove in five runs in No. 4 Alabama softball’s 8-0 mercy-rule win over Mississippi State. The sophomore transfer went 2-4 with an RBI single and a three-run home run in the win. It was...

Littlejohn remains undefeated in SEC play as Alabama beats Mississippi State 7-1

Littlejohn remains undefeated in SEC play as Alabama beats Mississippi State 7-1

Kelly Ward April 8, 2016

Sydney Littlejohn has her role down. She didn’t need her best performance--she allowed seven hits and a run--but it was enough in No. 4 Alabama softball’s 7-1 win over Mississippi State on Friday...

Sky's the limit: Osorio brings calm, steady presence to the circle

Sky's the limit: Osorio brings calm, steady presence to the circle

Kelly Ward April 7, 2016

With the bases loaded and one out, down 1-0 at South Alabama last spring, Alabama coach Patrick Murphy called on an unknown, freshman pitcher to work out of the jam.It was the first game of the season....

Alabama baseball sweeps doubleheader against Alcorn State

Alabama baseball sweeps doubleheader against Alcorn State

Elliott Propes April 5, 2016

After a comeback win in game one, the Alabama baseball team was able to sweep a doubleheader against Alcorn State Tuesday night. Alabama won 8-0 after collecting 12 hits in the seven-inning game. “You...

Alabama softball wins 1,000th in program history

Alabama softball wins 1,000th in program history

Kelly Ward April 5, 2016

Twenty years after the program started, Alabama softball notched its 1,000th win. It only needed five innings to do it in the 14-0 win over Mississippi Valley State on Tuesday. Alabama averages more than...

Baseball rallies to beat Alcorn State in game one of midweek doubleheader

Elliott Propes April 5, 2016

Alabama had to come back to win game one of a doubleheader against Alcorn State. Down 5-4, Alabama scored four runs in the eighth inning to take back the lead and win 8-5. In the eighth, Chandler Avant...

How former Alabama baseball players opened MLB season

Elliott Propes April 5, 2016

Major League Baseball is back. Opening week started Sunday and four former Alabama players are on rosters. Alex Avila, David Robertson, Jimmy Nelson and Tommy Hunter all returned to the big leagues. Here...

Former Alabama golfer to compete in the Masters

Elliott Propes April 5, 2016

In 2012, Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth were two freshman paired against each other in the NCAA golf national championship. Spieth went on to win against Thomas and Texas clinched the national title against...

Alabama baseball to play doubleheader on Tuesday against Alcorn State

Alabama baseball to play doubleheader on Tuesday against Alcorn State

Elliott Propes April 4, 2016

With a threat of bad weather on Wednesday, the Alabama baseball team decided to crunch the two-game series against Alcorn State into a Tuesday doubleheader. This will be the second doubleheader in as many...

Alabama baseball drops series to UGA

Elliott Propes April 3, 2016

The Alabama baseball team traveled to Athens, Georgia for an unorthodox Thursday through Saturday SEC weekend series. The series began with an extra-inning affair that lasted over five hours. The Crimson...

Alabama softball blanks Florida 3-0 to take series in Gainesville

Alabama softball blanks Florida 3-0 to take series in Gainesville

Kelly Ward April 3, 2016

On Friday, No. 6 Alabama softball leaned on junior right-hander Sydney Littlejohn to deliver. She did. On Sunday, the team needed her again. She pitched seven shutout innings in the 3-0 win to beat No....

Alabama drops game 2 of series with Florida 3-2

Kelly Ward April 2, 2016

No. 6 Alabama softball fell 3-2 to No. 1 Florida in Gainesville on Saturday.Alabama (30-7, 4-4 SEC) had six hits in the loss. Freshman catcher Reagan Dykes drove in both runs with a two-run home run. Six...

No. 6 Alabama softball hands No. 1 Florida its first home loss

No. 6 Alabama softball hands No. 1 Florida its first home loss

Kelly Ward April 1, 2016

Friday was a good day to be named Sydney. Junior right-hander Sydney Littlejohn (13-2) controlled the game while sophomore transfer Sydney Booker gave her some needed defensive support at shortstop in...

No. 6 Alabama softball takes series with 16-2 win over No. 16 Missouri

No. 6 Alabama softball takes series with 16-2 win over No. 16 Missouri

Kelly Ward March 28, 2016

No. 6 Alabama softball found a weakness in No. 16 Missouri’s game and had a day with it. The first three Alabama batters reached on first-pitch bunt singles. Then came the walks in the 16-2 mercy-rule...

Alabama baseball splits doubleheader, but takes series against Tennessee

Alabama baseball splits doubleheader, but takes series against Tennessee

Elliott Propes March 27, 2016

Alabama was going for the sweep Saturday night after winning earlier in the day 11-3. This game unlike the first two as it came down to the final inning. Tied 3-3 in the top of the ninth a bang-bang play...

No. 6 Alabama softball splits doubleheader with No. 16 Missouri

No. 6 Alabama softball splits doubleheader with No. 16 Missouri

Kelly Ward March 26, 2016

After dropping the first game of its doubleheader against No. 16 Missouri on Saturday 7-3, No. 6 Alabama softball bounced back to a 9-1 mercy-rule win to even the series. Junior Marisa “Home” Runyon...

Alabama baseball takes SEC home opener against Tennessee

Elliott Propes March 25, 2016

It looked as if it was a pitching duel in the making.  The SEC’s No. 1 and No. 7 starting pitchers for earned run average were set to face off in game one of the Alabama vs. Tennessee series on Friday...

Haynie tries to awaken quiet Alabama offense

Elliott Propes March 24, 2016

Alabama baseball will host its first SEC series this weekend against Tennessee, and after a 10-2 start, Alabama has gone 3-5 in its last eight games. The pitching has been great all season for Alabama....

Out of left field: Dare leads on and off diamond

Out of left field: Dare leads on and off diamond

Kelly Ward March 24, 2016

It’s not unusual to find Chandler Dare at Rhoads Stadium taking ground balls in the infield when the team’s not there or spending time in the batting cages attached to the clubhouse before practice...

Alabama baseball blanked by UAB

Alabama baseball blanked by UAB

Elliott Propes March 22, 2016

The home of the Birmingham Barons hosted an in-state, baseball matchup between UAB and Alabama Tuesday night. Alabama had just come off of a big series win against No. 7 LSU last weekend, but it could...

Softball wins 8-0 in 5 innings over Alcorn State

Kelly Ward March 22, 2016

Three freshmen led the way for No. 6 Alabama softball in its 8-0 mercy-rule win over Alcorn State on Tuesday.Merris Schroder went 1-3 with a two-run single in the first inning. Reagan Dykes went 2-3 with...

Alabama Baseball: Spring Break Recap

Elliott Propes March 21, 2016

While the rest of the university dispersed from Tuscaloosa for spring break, the Alabama baseball team played seven games, six being against top-25 teams. The Crimson Tide went 3-4 over the stretch and...

Softball drops series finale 8-1 to LSU

Kelly Ward March 13, 2016

BATON ROUGE, La. — Alabama needed its ace, and for a while it had her. It needed some hits and solid defense. Those were harder to come by. In the series’ rubber match with No. 4 LSU, the No. 6 Crimson...

Softball beats LSU 10-3 after Turner exits game with arm injury

Softball beats LSU 10-3 after Turner exits game with arm injury

Kelly Ward March 12, 2016

BATON ROUGE, La. — For the first time in two years, No. 6 Alabama doesn’t have its starting second baseman.Demi Turner, who went 1-3 on the night, was caught stealing second for the third out of a...

Houston's 2-run ninth inning downs Alabama baseball

Houston's 2-run ninth inning downs Alabama baseball

Elliott Propes March 12, 2016

After a rainout on Thursday night, No. 23 Alabama baseball came out to play Friday night in a light drizzle against No. 21 Houston. The teams played through it, and the Crimson Tide was edged out in the...

Oczypok bounces back from UCL surgery

Oczypok bounces back from UCL surgery

Elliott Propes March 10, 2016

After high school, he decided to take a chance. He was going to walk on to the University of Alabama baseball team. He went 14-0 and had a 1.09 ERA his senior season. He led his team to the 4A Pennsylvania...

Hawks fly together: Softball family supports each other on and off field

Hawks fly together: Softball family supports each other on and off field

Kelly Ward March 10, 2016

Andrea Hawkins has two families. They don’t often intersect, and when they do, it’s in the spring during softball season.In October, when Hawkins was with her family in Bay City, Texas, after her father...

Softball blanks Samford in midweek matchup

Kelly Ward March 8, 2016

Six batters were enough.  After No. 6 Alabama softball’s first six batters didn’t get on, coach Patrick Murphy had enough. The next four batters reached base and scored. The next inning the team...

No. 6 Alabama softball hosts Samford on SEC Network

Kelly Ward March 8, 2016

Before Alabama softball starts SEC play, it will get a small taste of what’s to come with Samford coming into town. Samford’s head coach Mandy Burford played for Alabama from 2004-07. Assistant coaches...

Crimson Tide baseball finishes 3-1 in tournament

Crimson Tide baseball finishes 3-1 in tournament

Elliott Propes March 6, 2016

Alabama baseball had to come up with two big runs in the ninth inning Sunday to beat Brown University, 2-0. The Crimson Tide finished the Baseball-Irish Classic with a 3-1 record for a 10-2 overall record.“We...

Osorio strikes out 16 in 5-0 win over ULM

Kelly Ward March 6, 2016

Alexis Osorio wasn’t perfect, but she didn’t need to be. She pitched 5 1/3 innings hitless before allowing a single. She walked one, hit one and struck out 16 in No. 4 Alabama softball’s 5-0 win...

Softball splits day 2 of Easton Crimson Classic

Kelly Ward March 5, 2016

With the bases loaded and a two-run deficit, Alabama softball coach Patrick Murphy called on Marisa Runyon to get a hit. She didn’t, but she did everything she could to score, eventually working a walk...

Alabama baseball rides Bramblett's pitching performance to win over Notre Dame

Elliott Propes March 5, 2016

Alabama played its first game of the USA Baseball-Irish Classic today against Notre Dame. The Crimson Tide shutout Notre Dame 4-0 after starter Geoffrey Bramblett finished with an eight-inning pitching...

No. 4 Alabama softball extends winning streak to 17

No. 4 Alabama softball extends winning streak to 17

Kelly Ward March 4, 2016

Last weekend, No. 4 Alabama softball needed a walk-off to win its first game of the tournament. On Friday night, the Crimson Tide avoided the drama and took two games by way of the mercy rule, first an...

No. 4 Alabama softball hosts Easton Crimson Classic

Kelly Ward March 4, 2016

After Sunday’s 6-5 comeback win over No. 16 Tennessee, Alabama coach Patrick Murphy wasn’t happy with the team’s adjustment to the new pitcher.“That was the thing we didn’t do very good against...

Burrows claims an Alabama baseball record

Burrows claims an Alabama baseball record

Elliott Propes March 4, 2016

Hells Bells by AC/DC starts playing over Sewell-Thomas Stadium and the man wearing the number 40 struts out in the ninth inning towards the pitching mound. Thomas Burrows has a stride of confidence, as...

Alabama baseball secures victory over Troy thanks to late-inning runs

Elliott Propes March 2, 2016

Alabama traveled to Troy for a midweek game Tuesday night. The Crimson Tide was able to grab two eight inning runs to just overmatch the Trojans 2-1. After Chandler Avant doubled to put him and Georgie...

Alabama softball takes on Jacksonville State in midweek matchup

Alabama softball takes on Jacksonville State in midweek matchup

Kelly Ward March 2, 2016

Sunday wasn’t right-hander Alexis Osorio’s best game. The sophomore pitched seven innings, gave up nine hits and allowed five runs. She also struck out nine en route to her fifth win of the season...