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Rematch of the Century

Rematch of the Century

Laura Owens December 9, 2011

While Nov. 5 was labeled the “Game of the Century,” Jan. 9 has become the "Rematch of the Century." In an unprecedented move, Alabama and LSU, both from the same conference, were selected Sunday to...

Coach Patterson seeks another gymnastics title as Tide tries to repeat

Coach Patterson seeks another gymnastics title as Tide tries to repeat

Laura Owens December 7, 2011

Paul “Bear” Bryant won six national championships in his quarter of a century coaching in Tuscaloosa. This season, gymnastics coach Sarah Patterson will look to equal that feat. As the 2011 Southeastern...

Tide finds solution for zone defense

Tide finds solution for zone defense

Laura Owens December 6, 2011

After the team’s first loss of the season last Thursday, the Alabama men’s basketball team will try to bounce back Wednesday night when they travel to Dayton, Ohio, to face the Dayton Flyers. Though...

The Opposition: Chizik talks Iron Bowl

The Opposition: Chizik talks Iron Bowl

Laura Owens November 21, 2011

As Thanksgiving week approaches, so too does the Iron Bowl. With the game back to its usual Saturday kickoff, ESPN’s College Gameday is also making its way to Auburn, Ala., to see the No. 2 and No. 24...

Crimson Tide prepares for 2011 senior night

Crimson Tide prepares for 2011 senior night

Laura Owens November 16, 2011

As the fourth quarter was winding down Saturday in Starkville, Miss., Alabama led by 10 points, but Mississippi State had enough time to come back. What stood in their way were the Alabama running backs....

Linebacker makes quick return from injury

Linebacker makes quick return from injury

Laura Owens November 9, 2011

Senior linebacker Alex Watkins returned to action against LSU last Saturday, despite having broken his arm in the Tennessee game two weeks ago. Watkins said he knew immediately when his arm was broken....

Tide wins exhibition game against UAH

Tide wins exhibition game against UAH

Laura Owens November 8, 2011

The Alabama men’s basketball team started off its season by unofficially keeping its home winning streak alive with a 67-60 win against the Alabama-Huntsville Chargers in Coleman Coliseum. “I think...

Team practicing same way, avoids hype

Laura Owens November 2, 2011

While the game Saturday between Alabama and LSU has been labeled “The Game of the Century,” the Crimson Tide players are focused on tuning out the hype and facing this week’s opponent like they have...

Tide chemistry relies on old names, fresh faces

Tide chemistry relies on old names, fresh faces

Laura Owens November 2, 2011

HOOVER, Ala. – With the 2011-2012 basketball season only a couple of weeks away, it seems Alabama’s team identity this year will be a mix between polishing the old and breaking in the new. While last...

Team keeps up energy before bye week

Team keeps up energy before bye week

Laura Owens October 19, 2011

The Tennessee game is Alabama’s last before its bye week, and it’s typically around this time in the season that the team can start to look sluggish. However, senior center William Vlachos said the...

Lacy returns to practice, Tide prepares for Ole Miss

Lacy returns to practice, Tide prepares for Ole Miss

Laura Owens October 12, 2011

Running back Eddie Lacy, who hurt his foot during the Arkansas game, practiced Tuesday along with the other running backs. Head coach Nick Saban hasn’t said whether he’s playing for sure on Saturday,...

Offense also among top in SEC

Offense also among top in SEC

Laura Owens October 5, 2011

Over the past couple of weeks, the talk about Alabama’s football team has been focused primarily on the defense. While the Crimson Tide’s defense has been performing at a level to match the 2009 defense,...

Gators' new head coach not new to Tide

Gators’ new head coach not new to Tide

Laura Owens September 28, 2011

Little did Alabama know when they played Texas two years ago in the national championship that they would be facing the then-Longhorns defensive coordinator in 2011 as the new Florida head coach. “I...

Carter ineligible for the season

Laura Owens September 22, 2011

Head coach Nick Saban gave what he believes to be the final word on the situation with transfer wide receiver Duron Carter for this season. “As of right now, he has to be here a year in residence before...

UA Athletics attempts to keep its athletes under control on social media

UA Athletics attempts to keep its athletes under control on social media

Laura Owens September 21, 2011

With the explosion of social media over the past couple of years, it’s almost guaranteed that not everyone is going to use it appropriately. But when it’s a big-name athlete who tweets something inappropriate,...

Tide prepares for Mean Green offense

Tide prepares for Mean Green offense

Laura Owens September 13, 2011

After a 27-11 win over Penn State this past weekend, Alabama began its work for this Saturday’s matchup against North Texas. Head coach Nick Saban said North Texas has an explosive offense that the defense...

Tide prepares for Penn State

Laura Owens September 8, 2011

Traveling from afar Defensive lineman Jesse Williams’ family was among the 101,000 fans in the stadium this past Saturday, watching him play in his first game at Alabama. In order to do this, his family...

Williams brings a thunder from down under

Laura Owens September 8, 2011

Defensive lineman Jesse Williams’ family was among the 101,000 fans in the stadium last Saturday watching him play in his first football game at Alabama. In order to do this, his family made possibly...

Tide looks no further than Kent State

Laura Owens August 31, 2011

As the Alabama Crimson Tide practiced inside Tuesday afternoon to take a break from the sun, the team is solely focused on Saturday’s opponent Kent State, refusing to look ahead to bigger games in the...

Two Tide coaches named in alleged Miami scandal

Two Tide coaches named in alleged Miami scandal

Laura Owens August 24, 2011

Recent allegations against The University of Miami football program are so severe that the phrase “death penalty” has been thrown around. Nevin Shapiro, a former Miami booster, allegedly provided...

Bama defense returning talent this season

Bama defense returning talent this season

Laura Owens July 27, 2011

HOOVER, Ala. | Unlike last season, Alabama’s defense in 2011 can boast a year’s worth of experience. Most of last year’s starters are returning, making the Crimson Tide’s defense a force to be...

Braud makes immediate impact

Laura Owens April 19, 2011

Though she’s only a sophomore for the Alabama softball team, Kayla Braud made a huge impact in her two seasons. Currently leading the team this season with a .460 batting average, 63 hits, 52 runs,...

Quarterback battle continues at A-Day showing

Quarterback battle continues at A-Day showing

Laura Owens April 18, 2011

As spring practice officially came to a close with Saturday’s A-Day game, quarterbacks AJ McCarron and Phillip Sims continue to battle for the starting position. Both quarterbacks were featured on both...

A-Day to showcase QB talent

Laura Owens April 14, 2011

The Alabama Crimson Tide held its last practice Thursday afternoon before the A-Day game. With the roster divided into Crimson and White, the teams took time to split up in practice to run their own plays....

Bryant left lasting impact on students, friends alike

Bryant left lasting impact on students, friends alike

Laura Owens April 14, 2011

To some, he was Coach. To others he was a co-worker. But for everyone who knew or met Alabama’s legendary football coach, Paul “Bear” Bryant, he made a lasting impression. “He was a living legend,”...

Tide reflects on season

Tide reflects on season

Laura Owens April 5, 2011

With the 2010-11 men’s basketball season at an end, it’s a good time for the team and fans to reflect on how far the program has come in the past year. The 2009-10 season was head coach Anthony Grant’s...

NIT Finals: Shock and 'Aww'

NIT Finals: Shock and ‘Aww’

Laura Owens April 1, 2011

NEW YORK | In its second appearance in the NIT championship game, the Alabama Crimson Tide lost to the Wichita State Shockers 66-57 Thursday night in Madison Square Garden. The loss gives Alabama a final...

NIT Championship Extras

Laura Owens March 31, 2011

By the Numbers: 0 | Number of NIT championships Alabama has won. The team has only played in the championship game two times. 50 | Percent Wichita State shot from the field, going 23-for-46. 38 | Percent...

NIT Championship Pregame Notes

Laura Owens March 31, 2011

NEW YORK CITY | The Alabama men's basketball team will take on the Wichita State Shockers in Madison Square Garden for the NIT Championship Thursday night. This is the Crimson Tide's second appearance...

NIT extra information

Laura Owens March 30, 2011

By the Numbers:   22 | Points junior JaMychal Green had before fouling out late in the second half. Green’s 22 points were the most of any one player on both teams.   2 | Thursday’s game will...

NIT Final Four Pregame Notes

Laura Owens March 29, 2011

NEW YORK CITY | The Alabama Crimson Tide will face the Colorado Buffaloes in the NIT Final Four from Madison Square Garden with tipoff at 8 p.m. on ESPN2. The Tide comes into the competition 24-11 on the...

Bama reaches final in thriller

Bama reaches final in thriller

Laura Owens March 29, 2011

NEW YORK CITY | The Alabama Crimson Tide (25-11, 12-4) defeated the Colorado Buffaloes (24-14) 62-61 on Tuesday night in Madison Square Garden in Alabama’s only 2011 NIT thriller so far. After winning...

Tide lands in New York, begins big preparations

Tide lands in New York, begins big preparations

Laura Owens March 27, 2011

The Alabama men’s basketball team touched down in New York City on Sunday in anticipation of its sixth National Invitation Tournament Final Four appearance Tuesday in Madison Square Garden. Getting...

Alabama versus Miami Pregame Notes

Laura Owens March 23, 2011

The Alabama men's basketball team comes into Wednesday night's game against Miami in the quarterfinals of the National Invitation Tournament with a 23-11 overall record. The Hurricanes have an overall...

Tide advances to NIT Final Four in New York

Tide advances to NIT Final Four in New York

Laura Owens March 23, 2011

The Alabama Crimson Tide defeated the Miami Hurricanes in the National Invitation Tournament quarterfinals 79-64 in Coleman Coliseum Wednesday night. With the win, Alabama will advance to the semifinals...

Players see newcomers, familiar faces at spring practice

Players see newcomers, familiar faces at spring practice

Laura Owens March 23, 2011

As the Alabama Crimson Tide football team had its second spring practice of 2011 Wednesday afternoon at Thomas-Drew Practice Facility, the returning defensive players were happy to see familiar faces around...

Saban comments on Barron’s arrest

Laura Owens March 21, 2011

On Sunday morning, Alabama defensive back Mark Barron was arrested on a misdemeanor charge of hindering prosecution in Mobile. However, Barron was in uniform Monday for Alabama’s first spring practice...

Alabama defeats Coastal Carolina, advances in NIT

Laura Owens March 15, 2011

In the first round of the National Invitation Tournament [NIT], Alabama defeated the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers 68-44 in front of a home crowd in Coleman Coliseum Tuesday night. Alabama came into the...

Alabama vs Coastal Carolina: NIT 1st Round

Laura Owens March 15, 2011

Alabama makes its first appearance in the 2011 NIT  [National Invitation Tournament] on Tuesday against Coastal Carolina in the first round. Alabama enters at the No. 1 seed in its bracket, while Coastal...

Law student a foreign soccer star

Law student a foreign soccer star

Laura Owens March 8, 2011

With his second year of law school coming to a close, Jason Sabio has decided to take a leave of absence from the University of Alabama. His reason? To dedicate himself to the Philippine National Soccer...

Has the Tide's bubble burst?

Has the Tide’s bubble burst?

Laura Owens March 1, 2011

The Alabama Crimson Tide’s inability to score has become more costly with each passing game. After falling to the Florida Gators 78-51 on Tuesday night in Gainesville, Fla., the Tide has one more regular-season...

Men’s Basketball vs. Auburn: Pre-game notes

Laura Owens February 23, 2011

Alabama comes into this competition, still perfect at home, with a 14-0 record. The Crimson Tide is currently 18-8 overall, 10-2 Southeastern Conference. Auburn comes in at 9-17, 2-10 in the SEC. Alabama...

Close call at Coleman

Close call at Coleman

Laura Owens February 23, 2011

Keeping its home record perfect was not easy for the Alabama Crimson Tide (19-8, 11-2) Wednesday night. Despite being behind almost the entire game, Alabama managed to come from behind and beat Auburn...

Mitchell puts up big numbers

Mitchell puts up big numbers

Laura Owens February 16, 2011

One of the defining moments in Tony Mitchell’s basketball career came before college, before high school, even before he was six feet tall. From PE to the SEC, Mitchell has been dunking a long time....

Tide downs Rebels at home, 74-64

Tide downs Rebels at home, 74-64

Laura Owens February 13, 2011

View Photo GalleryView VideoAfter a tough loss to Vanderbilt Thursday, the Alabama Crimson Tide was welcomed back home in Coleman Coliseum with a 74-64 win over the Ole Miss Rebels Saturday. With the...

Alabama vs. Ole Miss: Pregame Notes

Laura Owens February 12, 2011

Despite a loss Thursday night against Vanderbilt, the Alabama Crimson Tide still holds the No. 1 spot in the Southeastern Conference Western Division. Ole Miss, at the No. 3 spot in the West, is 2-2 on...

Time has come for Alabama to be ranked in Top 25

Laura Owens February 10, 2011

When was the last time the Alabama men’s basketball team was ranked? I honestly have no idea. It may have been as long ago as the 2002-2003 season, which was the last time that Alabama won the Southeastern...

Alabama notches third SEC road win

Alabama notches third SEC road win

Laura Owens February 6, 2011

KNOXVILLE, TENN. | In front of a crowd of 21,948, the Alabama Crimson Tide (15-7, 7-1) defeated the Tennessee Volunteers (15-8, 5-3) 65-60 in an overtime thriller in Thompson-Boling Arena. In the five...

Men’s Basketball Alabama at Tennessee: Preview

Laura Owens February 5, 2011

Alabama comes into this game still ranked No. 1 in the Southeastern Conference at 6-1. Tennessee is a game behind  the Crimson Tide at 5-2. On the road this season, Alabama is 2-7 overall and 2-1 in...

Men’s basketball: MSU pregame notes

Laura Owens February 2, 2011

The Crimson Tide (13-7, 5-1) comes into this game against Mississippi State (11-9, 3-3) still perfect at home, looking for win No. 12 at home. With a win, the Tide will also improve to 6-1 in the conference...

Tide remains undefeated at home

Tide remains undefeated at home

Laura Owens February 2, 2011

The Alabama Crimson Tide continued its perfect record at home with a 75-61 win over the Mississippi State Bulldogs. With the win Wednesday night, the Tide improves to 14-7 overall and 6-1 in the Southeastern...

Kentucky Pre-game Notes

Laura Owens January 18, 2011

On this Tuesday night, Alabama faces No. 12 Kentucky in Tuscaloosa. In the 2010-2011 season, the Crimson Tide is a perfect 9-0 at home, and in the Southeastern Conference, the Tide is 2-1. While Kentucky...

Home Court Heroics

Home Court Heroics

Laura Owens January 18, 2011

Despite a game plagued with turnovers, the Alabama Crimson Tide (11-7, 3-1 SEC) managed to pull a 68-66 victory over the No. 12 Kentucky Wildcats (14-4, 2-2 SEC) Tuesday night in Coleman Coliseum, making...

Green leads Tide to 2-0 start in conference play

Green leads Tide to 2-0 start in conference play

Laura Owens January 13, 2011

In Alabama’s conference home opener, the Crimson Tide defeated the South Carolina Gamecocks 57-47, holding a Gamecocks offense that normally averages 74 points per game to just 47. With the win, Alabama...

Odds never looked good for Ducks

Odds never looked good for Ducks

Laura Owens January 12, 2011

The stats never favored the Oregon Ducks Monday night in the 2010 national championship game. One of the most prominent stats built a barrier in front of the Ducks a month before the game was even played....

Tide struggles through 2010

Tide struggles through 2010

Laura Owens November 30, 2010

Coming into the 2010 season off a national championship with an offense almost identical and a defense that still showed potential, this Alabama football team was expected to do more beyond a 9-3 season....

Missed opportunities take Tide’s victory

Laura Owens November 26, 2010

It was the missed opportunities that took Alabama’s victory away. At the time, neither the team nor the fans knew it, but in those two turnovers and two field goals, Alabama lost precious points that...

Tide wins big in first-time matchup

Laura Owens November 19, 2010

The Alabama Crimson Tide defeated Georgia State 63-7 in Bryant-Denny Stadium on Alabama’s first Thursday night game since 2001, improving its record to 9-2. This was the first time these two teams had...

Newcomer big offensive weapon

Laura Owens November 17, 2010

It didn’t take long for freshman guard Trevor Releford to impress his teammates at Alabama. Before the season officially started, Releford was already the team’s leading scorer. Releford was the leading...

Tide puts together most complete game

Tide puts together most complete game

Laura Owens November 14, 2010

For the first time this season against a Southeastern Conference opponent, it looked like the Alabama Crimson Tide finally put together a full 60-minute game. After a disappointing loss last weekend to...

Tide puts together most complete game

Laura Owens November 14, 2010

For the first time this season against a Southeastern Conference opponent, it looked like the Alabama Crimson Tide finally put together a full 60-minute game. After a disappointing loss last weekend to...

Tide wins in double overtime

Tide wins in double overtime

Laura Owens November 9, 2010

In its second exhibition game of 2010, the Alabama Crimson Tide defeated the Alabama-Huntsville Chargers 73-68 in a double overtime thriller Monday night. “I knew that this would be a very good game...

Where is that 60 minute game?

Where is that 60 minute game?

Laura Owens November 7, 2010

Yet again, Alabama played only one good half. After the first half, when Alabama was winning 7-3, I looked to the other Crimson White sports editor and asked, “But what if this was our good half?”...

Tide loses second game of 2010

Laura Owens November 6, 2010

BATON ROUGE, La. | In its last road game of the 2010 season, the No. 6 Alabama Crimson Tide fell to the No. 10 LSU Tigers in Death Valley 24-21. “We certainly had our opportunities,” said head coach...

Jones grabs record night

Jones grabs record night

Laura Owens October 24, 2010

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. | As the Tennessee crowd filed out of Neyland Stadium in the fourth quarter, Alabama wide receiver Julio Jones made another catch, his 12th of the night, good for 47 yards down the field....

Jones grabs record against Tennessee

Laura Owens October 23, 2010

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. | As the Tennessee crowd filed out of Neyland Stadium in the fourth quarter, Alabama wide receiver Julio Jones made another catch, his 12th of the night, good for 47 yards down the field....

Vols not an automatic win

Laura Owens October 17, 2010

Perhaps I’m the only one, but I’m not already counting the Tennessee game this weekend as a win. This year, the Volunteers are 2-4 overall, 0-3 in the Southeastern Conference. Compare that to Alabama’s...

Tide welcomes back alumni with win

Tide welcomes back alumni with win

Laura Owens October 17, 2010

The Alabama Crimson Tide (6-1, 3-1) kept its home winning streak alive by tacking on win number 18 against the Ole Miss Rebels (3-3, 1-2) with a final of 23-10. After last week’s loss to South Carolina,...

Comeback too much to ask for

Comeback too much to ask for

Laura Owens October 11, 2010

It finally caught up. A team can put together only so many come-from-behind victories. And then one game, it won’t be enough. For the Alabama Crimson Tide, this was that game. For the third straight...

So, you still think Alabama doesn’t deserve to be No. 1?

Laura Owens October 7, 2010

They’ve doubted us since the beginning of the year. How could a team go undefeated for three regular seasons in a row, especially in the Southeastern Conference? In the eight months since the national...

What's luck got to do with it?

What’s luck got to do with it?

Laura Owens October 3, 2010

Being lucky has nothing to do with it. The defense is just…good. The past two games, Alabama’s defense has managed to force turnovers in the most critical times. In Arkansas, two timely picks off...

Tide beats another top-10 SEC opponent

Laura Owens October 2, 2010

The No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide answered the nation’s questions Saturday with its convincing 31-6 victory over the No. 7 Florida Gators in Bryant-Denny Stadium. Both teams came into the game unbeaten,...

Victory was Tide's first true test

Victory was Tide’s first true test

Laura Owens September 26, 2010

Alabama’s 24-20 victory over No. 10 Arkansas wasn’t pretty. As Alabama trailed by its largest deficit since the 2008 Sugar Bowl against Utah, there was a lot for this young team to learn. But in the...

Tide wins first road game big

Laura Owens September 18, 2010

In its first away game of the season, Alabama (3-0) capped off a 62-13 victory over the Duke Blue Devils (1-2) in Wallace Wade Stadium Saturday afternoon. And after much anticipation, running back Mark...

Duke out of place on the gridiron

Duke out of place on the gridiron

Laura Owens September 18, 2010

Believe it or not, Duke used to get national recognition for its football program. But as the reigning national champions in basketball, clearly the school’s focus has shifted. This much was reflected...

Bowden visits Tuscaloosa for college GameDay

Bowden visits Tuscaloosa for college GameDay

Laura Owens September 12, 2010

Coaching legend Bobby Bowden returned to his home state Saturday to participate in the gameday activities surrounding the renewed Alabama-Penn State rivalry. Starting in the morning, Bowden made an appearance...

Tide takes advantage of turnovers, beats Lions

Tide takes advantage of turnovers, beats Lions

Laura Owens September 12, 2010

Though Alabama’s defense held No. 18 Penn State to only a field goal, the Nittany Lions still gave the Tuscaloosa crowd a scare at times. The first defensive save came in the first quarter when Penn...

Alabama dominant in first game of season

Alabama dominant in first game of season

Laura Owens September 4, 2010

After much anticipation, the Alabama Crimson Tide started off its 2010 season with a 48-3 win over San Jose State, improving to 1-0 on the season. Head coach Nick Saban said after the game that he was...

Hightower steps up as defensive leader

Laura Owens August 25, 2010

With the new football season fast approaching, Alabama needs to develop leaders on both sides of the ball. For the offense, returning senior quarterback Greg McElroy seemed like the obvious choice. On...

Alabama holds AP poll’s top spot

Laura Owens August 22, 2010

The Alabama football team is the top-ranked in the Preseason AP Poll with 54 first place votes. After winning the 2009 National Championship game, the Crimson Tide ended the season as the No. 1 team and...

Tide focuses on real-game scenarios

Tide focuses on real-game scenarios

Laura Owens August 22, 2010

The Alabama football team held its second scrimmage in Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday as the first game of the season looms near. In the team’s first scrimmage, the offense dominated through the...

Square attempts to overcome ACL injury

Square attempts to overcome ACL injury

Laura Owens August 19, 2010

Alabama sophomore defensive lineman Damion Square is still working his way back to form as the 2010 season approaches. In 2009, Square’s freshman season was cut short when he tore his ACL in the second...

Coffee retires from NFL, returns to Capstone

Laura Owens August 19, 2010

Former Alabama running back Glen Coffee announced Friday he’s retiring from the NFL after only one year and is planning on coming back to Alabama to finish his degree. After leaving the University following...

Tide looking toward the future not the past

Tide looking toward the future not the past

Laura Owens July 22, 2010

The new 2010 Alabama football team made its first debut since the spring A-Day game at the 2010 SEC Media Days held in Hoover at the Wynfrey Hotel. Alabama kicked off the event, opening with an interview...

Football game rescheduled

Laura Owens July 8, 2010

The University of Alabama and Georgia State University have agreed to move their game up two days from the original Nov. 20 to Nov. 18, making it a rare Thursday night game for the Crimson Tide. It will...

Tide improves to 27-15 with win

Tide improves to 27-15 with win

Laura Owens April 29, 2010

On Wednesday night, the Alabama baseball team defeated the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils 5-1 in Sewell-Thomas Stadium in Tuscaloosa. With the win, the Crimson Tide improves to 27-15 on the season...

Tide takes third at nationals

Tide takes third at nationals

Laura Owens April 26, 2010

On Friday night, the Alabama gymnastics team took third place in the NCAA National Championships with a score of 197.225 in the Stephen C. O’Connell Center in Gainesville, Fla. “Our goal from the...

Coaches get pay raises

Laura Owens April 22, 2010

On Thursday, a board of trustees committee approved contract extensions and pay increases for some football coaches. For this upcoming season and the season after that, head coach Nick Saban will receive...

National Championship tournament starts tonight

National Championship tournament starts tonight

Laura Owens April 21, 2010

After winning regionals two weekends ago, the Alabama gymnastics team begins preliminaries tonight in Gainesville, Fla., for the national championship tournament, where the Crimson Tide will compete for...

White team takes the victory

Laura Owens April 18, 2010

On Saturday, the Alabama Crimson Tide made its first public spring appearance in the 2010 A-Day game, with the White team winning over the Crimson team 23-17 in front of a crowd of 91,312. The Crimson...

Tide comes home with bid to nationals

Tide comes home with bid to nationals

Laura Owens April 13, 2010

The Alabama gymnastics team placed first in regional competition over the weelemd, earning a bid to the NCAA National Championship tournament, which starts April 22 in Gainesville, Fla., at the University...

Practice continues as A-Day gets near

Laura Owens April 13, 2010

In one of its last spring practices before the A-Day game, the Alabama football team continues to improve on each side of the ball. For the offense, they work to fill only a few holes, while watching...

Team heads off to compete in regionals

Team heads off to compete in regionals

Laura Owens April 8, 2010

This weekend, the Alabama gymnastics team heads to Lexington, Ky., for its regional competition. They go in as the No. 1 seed, while competing against No. 2 seed Nebraska, No. 3 seed Illinois, host school...

Tide preps for second scrimmage

Laura Owens April 8, 2010

In full pads yet again, the Alabama Crimson Tide football team practiced in Thomas-Drew Practice Facility with pollen falling all around the perimeter. Sophomore running back Mark Ingram said the pollen...

Tide holds first spring scrimmage

Tide holds first spring scrimmage

Laura Owens April 4, 2010

On Friday, the Crimson Tide held its first spring scrimmage during practice, allowing players to show the coaches their progress and helping the coaches to evaluate players at individual positions. Head...

Players continue developing, looking to Friday’s scrimmage

Laura Owens March 31, 2010

As the Alabama Crimson Tide gets closer to its first spring scrimmage on Friday, the coaches continue to develop each player individually to create an overall better picture for the team as a whole. Head...

Tide snaps five-game losing streak

Laura Owens March 30, 2010

The Alabama baseball team defeated Jacksonville State 7-3 Tuesday night in Tuscaloosa at Sewell-Thomas Stadium. The win snapped a five-game losing streak for the Crimson Tide, and with this win, they improve...

Tide to compete against top competition

Laura Owens March 25, 2010

The No. 7 Alabama women’s golf team finished up its latest tournament, the Tiger/Wave Golf Classic in New Orleans March 12-14, with a third-place finish. They lost to Auburn and TCU. The team’s best...

Tide to race top-20 schools this weekend

Laura Owens March 24, 2010

The Alabama women’s rowing team heads to Knoxville, Tenn., Friday to face the University of Tennessee, Dartmouth College and Louisville University in a regatta. Captain and senior Jessica Autrey said...

Tide beats Michiagan to win final home meet

Laura Owens March 21, 2010

The No. 1 Alabama gymnastics team (9-2, 5-1 SEC) finished its regular season with a win over No. 10 Michigan (13-3, 4-1 Big 10) 197.575-196.876 on Friday night in Coleman Coliseum. The last time these...