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Baseball loses third straight game to Jacksonville State

Baseball loses third straight game to Jacksonville State

Cody Estremera April 3, 2018

 Timely hitting was Alabama’s Achilles heel once again. The Crimson Tide failed to record a hit with a runner on base and finished just 1-for-9 with two outs, losing to Jacksonville State 4-0. It was...

Lack of experience in secondary forces Dionte Thompson into leadership role

Matthew Speakman April 2, 2018

Safety Deionte Thompson waited the entire 2017 season to get his chance. The former four-star recruit sat in a reserve role before senior Hootie Jones went down with a season-ending injury right before...

Softball takes weekend series at Kentucky

Softball takes weekend series at Kentucky

Cody Estremera April 1, 2018

Alabama scored early and often in Sunday's series finale at Kentucky, defeating the Wildcats 9-3. The Crimson Tide jumped on Kentucky starter Autumn Humes from the start of the game. Kaylee Tow started...

Softball splits Saturday double header at Kentucky

Softball splits Saturday double header at Kentucky

Cody Estremera April 1, 2018

Alabama split its Saturday double header against Kentucky. It won the first game 9-0 and lost the second 11-6. Alabama cruised to an easy win in game one of Saturday's double header at Kentucky. The Crimson...

Brad Bohannon squares off against former teams

Brad Bohannon squares off against former teams

Cody Estremera March 29, 2018

Alabama coach Brad Bohannon has been in the SEC since 2004. In that 14-year stretch, he helped turn around Kentucky and Auburn, before starting at Alabama. Bohannon faced his most recent team on Tuesday...

Alabama drops ninth MAX Capital City Classic

Alabama drops ninth MAX Capital City Classic

Cody Estremera March 27, 2018

 MONTGOMERY, Ala— Alabama has struggled in the MAX Capital City Classic. Alabama has dropped nine of the 10 MAX Capital City Classics including Tuesday’s 5-2 loss.  “I thought Auburn outplayed...

Chandler Taylor leads Alabama to MAX Capital City Classic

Chandler Taylor leads Alabama to MAX Capital City Classic

Cody Estremera March 26, 2018

Chandler Taylor has never had a problem with power. The junior has led Alabama in home runs both years since joining the roster, and through the team’s first 25 games, Taylor leads the team with nine...

Alabama football adjusts to six coaching staff additions

Alabama football adjusts to six coaching staff additions

Matthew Speakman March 26, 2018

Looking around the practice fields for Alabama’s spring football sessions, very few coaches were on staff last season. In fact, Alabama brought in six new assistants and saw one transition to a new off-field...

Keith Holcombe stays with baseball

Keith Holcombe stays with baseball

Cody Estremera March 26, 2018

For the last three years, Keith Holcombe has jumped straight from the national championship into baseball mode. The first two years, he played the first weeks of the season before returning to football...

Baseball swept by Tennessee

Baseball swept by Tennessee

Cody Estremera March 25, 2018

Alabama baseball was swept by Tennessee in Knoxville, Tennessee after losing both games of the Sunday double header. Alabama lost the first game 2-1 and was shut out 3-0 in the final game of the series....

Alabama's pitching is battle tested before Tennessee

Alabama’s pitching is battle tested before Tennessee

Cody Estremera March 23, 2018

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

Keith Holcombe remains with baseball during spring practice

Keith Holcombe remains with baseball during spring practice

Cody Estremera March 20, 2018

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

Baseball's rally falls short against Georgia

Baseball’s rally falls short against Georgia

Cody Estremera March 18, 2018

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

Alabama basketball exits NCAA Tournament at hands of No. 1 seed Villanova

Alabama basketball exits NCAA Tournament at hands of No. 1 seed Villanova

Matthew Speakman March 17, 2018

Alabama basketball exited the NCAA Tournament at the hands of No. 1 seed Villanova, 81-58. The Crimson Tide, who were only down five at the half, could not stop the Wildcats from knocking down three-pointers...

Alabama basketball earns No. 9 seed, set to play Virginia Tech in Pittsburgh in NCAA Tournament

Alabama basketball earns No. 9 seed, set to play Virginia Tech in Pittsburgh in NCAA Tournament

Matthew Speakman March 11, 2018

Alabama basketball will be a No. 9 seed in the east region of the NCAA Tournament and will play Virginia Tech in the first round in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  It will be Alabama's first NCAA Tournament...

Baseball splits Friday double header

Baseball splits Friday double header

Cody Estremera March 10, 2018

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

Cody Henry leads Alabama's high powered offense

Cody Henry leads Alabama’s high powered offense

Cody Estremera March 9, 2018

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

Collin Sexton carries Alabama to win over Texas A&M in SEC Tournament

Collin Sexton carries Alabama to win over Texas A&M in SEC Tournament

Matthew Speakman March 8, 2018

Alabama freshman point guard Collin Sexton hit a floater with no time left to give Alabama a 71-70 win over Texas A&M in the second round of the SEC tournament. The shot snapped a five-game losing streak...

Alabama begins new season with SEC Tournament game against Texas A&M

Alabama begins new season with SEC Tournament game against Texas A&M

Matthew Speakman March 8, 2018

By Matthew Speakman | Sports Editor It is a new season for Alabama basketball, and it comes at a good time. The Crimson Tide ended the season with a five-game losing streak to thrust them to the edge of...

Calvin Ridley out to prove he is best receiver in 2018 NFL Draft

Calvin Ridley out to prove he is best receiver in 2018 NFL Draft

Matthew Speakman March 8, 2018

By Matthew Speakman | Sports Editor Alabama wide receiver Calvin Ridley left the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine disappointed. He felt that he didn’t perform up to his standard. The 22-year-old wide out ran...

Baseball takes down its first ranked opponent of the year

Baseball takes down its first ranked opponent of the year

Cody Estremera March 7, 2018

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

Nick Saban confirms Alabama is 'interested' in hiring Butch Jones as analyst

Nick Saban confirms Alabama is ‘interested’ in hiring Butch Jones as analyst

Matthew Speakman March 7, 2018

During Alabama’s annual Pro Day, former Tennessee coach Butch Jones was spotted observing the work outs in a crimson jacket with an Alabama logo on it. Jones was reportedly in Tuscaloosa recently discussing...

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

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

Cody Estremera March 7, 2018

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

Donta Hall selected to SEC All-Defensive team

Donta Hall selected to SEC All-Defensive team

Matthew Speakman March 6, 2018

Alabama forward Donta Hall made the SEC All-Defensive team, the league office announced on Tuesday. Hall lead Alabama with 2.3 blocks per game and is third in the SEC in that category.  He leads Alabama...

Collin Sexton named SEC Co-Freshman of the Year

Collin Sexton named SEC Co-Freshman of the Year

Matthew Speakman March 6, 2018

Alabama basketball freshman Collin Sexton earned SEC Co-Freshman Player of the Year, the league office announced on Tuesday. Sexton is just the second player in Alabama history to earn the award with Mo...

Alabama football spends Saturday building house for Habitat for Humanity

Alabama football spends Saturday building house for Habitat for Humanity

Matthew Speakman March 4, 2018

Seventeen houses for 17 national championships. Nick Saban and the Alabama football team spent its Saturday not in the weight room or lounging around, but building its 17th house for Habitat for Humanity...

Alabama baseball avoids sweep against Oklahoma

Alabama baseball avoids sweep against Oklahoma

Cody Estremera March 4, 2018

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

Baseball loses first series of the year

Baseball loses first series of the year

Cody Estremera March 3, 2018

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

Alabama basketball ends regular season with five-game losing streak

Alabama basketball ends regular season with five-game losing streak

Matthew Speakman March 3, 2018

Alabama basketball fell on the road to Texas A&M, 68-66, to end the regular season on a five-game losing streak. It is the first losing streak of five games since the 2005 season. Alabama finished the...

Alabama baseball to face first road test of the season

Alabama baseball to face first road test of the season

Cody Estremera March 2, 2018

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

Alabama football adds graduate transfer quarterback Gardner Minshew

Alabama football adds graduate transfer quarterback Gardner Minshew

Matthew Speakman February 28, 2018

Graduate transfer quarterback Gardner Minshew has reportedly committed to Alabama and will enroll in May. His commitment was first reported by Sports Illustrated and AL.com. Minshew confirmed to The Crimson...

Alabama's pitching leads it past Alabama State

Alabama’s pitching leads it past Alabama State

Cody Estremera February 28, 2018

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

Alabama secures best start since 2002

Alabama secures best start since 2002

Cody Estremera February 28, 2018

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

Poor shooting plagues Alabama as losing streak extends to four

Poor shooting plagues Alabama as losing streak extends to four

Matthew Speakman February 27, 2018

To say it was a poor shooting night would be an understatement. Alabama basketball experienced something much worse. The Crimson Tide simply could not hit anything it threw up against Florida, no matter...

Riley Norris fills leadership role despite being out with season-ending hip injury

Riley Norris fills leadership role despite being out with season-ending hip injury

Matthew Speakman February 27, 2018

Alabama (17-12, 8-8 SEC) will honor seniors Riley Norris and ArMond Davis before Tuesday’s contest against Florida (18-11, 9-7). It will be Alabama’s final home game of the year. Both players could...

Baseball sweeps Washington State in 29 hours

Baseball sweeps Washington State in 29 hours

Cody Estremera February 26, 2018

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

Alabama takes both games in Friday double header

Alabama takes both games in Friday double header

Cody Estremera February 23, 2018

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

Pitching continues to be a focus for Alabama

Pitching continues to be a focus for Alabama

Cody Estremera February 23, 2018

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

Longtime RBs coach Burton Burns to transition to off-field role for Alabama

Longtime RBs coach Burton Burns to transition to off-field role for Alabama

Matthew Speakman February 22, 2018

Alabama announced that long time running backs coach Burton Burns will transition to a new off-field role as assistant athletics director for football. Burns spent 11 years as Alabama's running backs coach...

Alabama officially announces multiple coaching changes

Alabama officially announces multiple coaching changes

Matthew Speakman February 22, 2018

Alabama announced the hirings and promotions of several new and current members of the coaching staff.  Among those is the promotions of Mike Locksley from wide receivers coach to offensive coordinator...

Alabama's annual Pro Day set for March 7, will be televised on SEC Network

Alabama’s annual Pro Day set for March 7, will be televised on SEC Network

Matthew Speakman February 22, 2018

Alabama's annual Pro Day will be held on Wednesday, March 7 at noon CT. The Pro Day will be televised on the SEC Network, the league office announced.  It will serve as a mock combine for all of Alabama's...

Alabama basketball dominated on the road against Auburn

Alabama basketball dominated on the road against Auburn

Matthew Speakman February 21, 2018

Alabama basketball suffered a 19-point loss on the road against No. 12 Auburn. The Crimson Tide's record now stands at 17-11 overall and 8-7 in SEC play. Despite being only being down by five at the half,...

Collin Sexton to face off against former teammate, Auburn for first time

Collin Sexton to face off against former teammate, Auburn for first time

Matthew Speakman February 21, 2018

For the first time this season, Alabama point guard Collin Sexton will face off against his former teammate when Alabama travels to Auburn on Wednesday night. Sexton spent three years playing alongside...

Alabama uses seven pitchers to shutout Middle Tennessee

Alabama uses seven pitchers to shutout Middle Tennessee

Cody Estremera February 20, 2018

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

Alabama sweeps weekend series against Valparaiso

Alabama sweeps weekend series against Valparaiso

Cody Estremera February 19, 2018

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

Joe Breaux's single walks off Alabama over Valparaiso

Joe Breaux’s single walks off Alabama over Valparaiso

Cody Estremera February 17, 2018

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

The Brad Bohannon era starts with a win over Valparaiso

The Brad Bohannon era starts with a win over Valparaiso

Cody Estremera February 16, 2018

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

Alabama baseball ready to put 2017 season in the past

Alabama baseball ready to put 2017 season in the past

Cody Estremera February 15, 2018

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

Alabama goes on second-half run to take down LSU at home

Alabama goes on second-half run to take down LSU at home

Matthew Speakman February 14, 2018

   Early in the second half, it looked like Alabama basketball was heading for familiar territory. LSU pulled within one point and freshman guard Collin Sexton went to the bench with four fouls. It looked...

Alabama basketball hoping to avoid upset as NCAA Tournament resume builds

Alabama basketball hoping to avoid upset as NCAA Tournament resume builds

Matthew Speakman February 13, 2018

Alabama basketball has had its fair share of let downs this season. Big wins are often followed by head-scratching losses to inferior teams from a talent perspective. This week, Alabama (16-9, 7-5 SEC)...

Swimming takes on the SEC Championships

Swimming takes on the SEC Championships

Cody Estremera February 12, 2018

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

Alabama earns fifth win over a ranked team by dominating Tennessee

Alabama earns fifth win over a ranked team by dominating Tennessee

Matthew Speakman February 10, 2018

Top-25 teams continue to bring out the best in Alabama.  The Crimson Tide (16-9, 7-5 SEC) defeated a red-hot No. 15 Tennessee (18-6. 6-6) team, 78-50, to get its fourth win over a ranked team at home...

Alabama hoping to bring 'A-game' against red-hot Tennessee

Alabama hoping to bring ‘A-game’ against red-hot Tennessee

Matthew Speakman February 10, 2018

In an up-and-down season, the high points have come against the right teams for Alabama. When top-25 teams roll into Tuscaloosa, Alabama shows up. Alabama has victories over four top-25 teams with three...

Cobie Vance listed as preseason First Team All-SEC

Cobie Vance listed as preseason First Team All-SEC

Cody Estremera February 8, 2018

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

Alabama addresses position needs in lowest-rated recruiting class since 2007

Alabama addresses position needs in lowest-rated recruiting class since 2007

Matthew Speakman February 8, 2018

For the first time since 2010, a team besides Alabama found itself at the top of the recruiting rankings. Georgia broke Alabama’s record for five-star recruits in a year and finished with the nation’s...

Alabama loses defensive line recruit Bobby Brown to Texas A&M

Alabama loses defensive line recruit Bobby Brown to Texas A&M

Matthew Speakman February 7, 2018

National Signing Day is underway and Alabama already got a surprise. Four-star defensive lineman Bobby Brown spurned the Crimson Tide in favor of Texas A&M. Arlington Lamar DE Bobby Brown (@tre_brown8700)...

Donta Hall brings leadership, energy to Alabama locker room

Donta Hall brings leadership, energy to Alabama locker room

Matthew Speakman February 6, 2018

On Saturday at halftime against Florida, something in Alabama’s locker room changed. The Crimson Tide were only down six, but it felt like it could have been much more. Alabama lacked energy much like...

John Petty embraces maturation process, continues to be three-point specialist

John Petty embraces maturation process, continues to be three-point specialist

Matthew Speakman February 5, 2018

Alabama freshman guard John Petty’s three-point shooting has won Alabama numerous games this season. At home against No. 11 Auburn on Jan. 17, Petty hit eight threes to propel Alabama to an important...

Alabama fails to find any spark in loss to Missouri

Alabama fails to find any spark in loss to Missouri

Matthew Speakman January 31, 2018

If anyone was wondering if Alabama would experience a hangover against Missouri, they got their answer. Four days removed from one of the biggest wins in recent program history, a sluggish Alabama team...

Baseball starts preparation for 2018 season

Baseball starts preparation for 2018 season

Cody Estremera January 29, 2018

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

Alabama defense rises to the occasion against Trae Young, Oklahoma

Alabama defense rises to the occasion against Trae Young, Oklahoma

Matthew Speakman January 27, 2018

More than 50 NBA scouts were in attendance to see a duel between two potential top-10 NBA Draft picks in Alabama guard Collin Sexton and Oklahoma guard Trae Young. While both players went at each other...

Collin Sexton, Trae Young stand at the center of Alabama-Oklahoma matchup

Collin Sexton, Trae Young stand at the center of Alabama-Oklahoma matchup

Matthew Speakman January 27, 2018

NBA scouts have been waiting all season for this one. Alabama freshman point guard Collin Sexton will go head-to-head with Oklahoma point guard Trae Young when the Sooners roll into Coleman Coliseum today....

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama holds first practice of the spring

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama holds first practice of the spring

Cody Estremera January 26, 2018

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

Former Alabama cornerback Marlon Humphrey arrested on robbery charge

Former Alabama cornerback Marlon Humphrey arrested on robbery charge

Matthew Speakman January 25, 2018

Former Alabama standout cornerback Marlon Humphrey was arrested for third-degree robbery, according to the Sheriff of Tuscaloosa County's office. Third-degree robbery is a class C felony in Alabama. Here...

Alabama basketball's winning streak comes to an end against Ole Miss

Alabama basketball’s winning streak comes to an end against Ole Miss

Matthew Speakman January 24, 2018

Alabama basketball lost to Ole Miss on the road, 78-66, to end its four-game winning streak in the SEC. The Crimson Tide fell to 13-7 overall and 5-3 in SEC play on the season. Alabama fell behind early,...

Alabama celebrates its fifth championship in nine years

Alabama celebrates its fifth championship in nine years

Cody Estremera January 22, 2018

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

Alabama holds off Mississippi State's late comeback

Alabama holds off Mississippi State’s late comeback

Cody Estremera January 21, 2018

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

John Petty's big scoring night pushes Alabama past Auburn

John Petty’s big scoring night pushes Alabama past Auburn

Matthew Speakman January 17, 2018

A five-star talent produced a five-star game for Alabama. Time after time, freshman guard John Petty, a five-star recruit in high school, ran off a screen, caught the ball, and threw up a three-pointer...

Full details for Alabama's national championship parade on Saturday

Full details for Alabama’s national championship parade on Saturday

Matthew Speakman January 17, 2018

Alabama's national championship parade will be held on Jan. 20 to honor the Crimson Tide's historic season. It will begin at Denny Chimes and end at the Walk of Champions in front of Bryant-Denny Stadium. ...

Alabama using video of Auburn buzzer beater to fuel them against the Tigers

Alabama using video of Auburn buzzer beater to fuel them against the Tigers

Matthew Speakman January 17, 2018

They have had the play in their minds since it happened.  Last season, in a road game against arch-rival Auburn, Alabama was ready to accept a 17-point loss. Auburn had different plans. With barely any...

Alabama OC Brian Daboll will leave Alabama for Buffalo Bills after one season

Alabama OC Brian Daboll will leave Alabama for Buffalo Bills after one season

Matthew Speakman January 14, 2018

Alabama offensive coordinator Brian Daboll will leave Alabama after just one season to become the offensive coordinator of the Buffalo Bills.  Alabama head coach Nick Saban released a statement after...

Players adapt to new roles as Alabama continues to find the right lineup

Players adapt to new roles as Alabama continues to find the right lineup

Matthew Speakman January 13, 2018

It’s early January, and Alabama is still trying to find a lineup that best suites the team. The Crimson Tide have experienced numerous line up shakeups with players going down with injury, sickness or...

Report: Former Alabama linebacker Reuben Foster arrested in Tuscaloosa on marijuana charge

Matthew Speakman January 13, 2018

Former Alabama standout linebacker Reuben Foster was arrested in Tuscaloosa on Friday night, according to a report by the Anniston Star. Foster was booked on a second-degree possession of marijuana. His...

Five players leave early for the NFL Draft

Five players leave early for the NFL Draft

Cody Estremera January 11, 2018

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

Reports: Derrick Ansley will join Oakland Raiders coaching staff as defensive backs coach

Reports: Derrick Ansley will join Oakland Raiders coaching staff as defensive backs coach

Matthew Speakman January 11, 2018

Alabama defensive backs coach Derrick Ansley will leave Alabama to become the defensive backs coach for the Oakland Raiders, according to reports. Originally, it was reported that Ansley would join Colorado...

OPINION: Bold moves in national championships prove that Nick Saban is college football's greatest coach

OPINION: Bold moves in national championships prove that Nick Saban is college football’s greatest coach

Matthew Speakman January 11, 2018

Alabama head coach Nick Saban had a choice. Play it safe, or make a potentially risky change. Thankfully for Alabama, he chose the bold decision. Heading into the locker room at halftime, Alabama was down...

Calvin Ridley will forgo his senior year, enter 2018 NFL Draft

Calvin Ridley will forgo his senior year, enter 2018 NFL Draft

Matthew Speakman January 10, 2018

Alabama wide receiver Calvin Ridley will enter the NFL Draft, he announced on Wednesday. In his three-year career, he caught a pass in all 44 games he appeared in. He finished third on Alabama’s all-time...

Tua Tagovailoa comes off the bench, unexpectedly ignites Alabama's offense to an overtime victory in national championship game

Tua Tagovailoa comes off the bench, unexpectedly ignites Alabama’s offense to an overtime victory in national championship game

Matthew Speakman January 9, 2018

ATLANTA- A true freshman quarterback replaced a seasoned starter with a 26-2 career record at halftime in a national championship, and won the game for Alabama. Yes, that really happened.  Quarterback...

Alabama locked down Georgia when it mattered most

Alabama locked down Georgia when it mattered most

Cody Estremera January 9, 2018

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

Ronnie Harrison continues to grow in his maturity

Ronnie Harrison continues to grow in his maturity

Cody Estremera January 8, 2018

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

Players to watch: Breaking down the players who need to have a big game against Georgia

Players to watch: Breaking down the players who need to have a big game against Georgia

Matthew Speakman January 8, 2018

Story lines have been running wild leading up to tonight’s College Football Playoff national championship. Alabama’s injuries, Georgia’s running backs and the relationship between Alabama head coach...

Reports: Derrick Ansley to take defensive coordinator position at Colorado State

Reports: Derrick Ansley to take defensive coordinator position at Colorado State

Matthew Speakman January 8, 2018

Colorado State will hire Alabama defensive backs coach Derrick Ansley as its next defensive coordinator, according to a report by Football Scoop. Ansley spent the last two seasons coaching Alabama’s...

Mel Tucker developed Alabama starting DBs early in their careers

Mel Tucker developed Alabama starting DBs early in their careers

Matthew Speakman January 8, 2018

ATLANTA- He was there during a crucial stage in their development. Georgia defensive coordinator Mel Tucker coached Alabama’s defensive backs for one season, but it shaped the way the team performs now....

Terrell Lewis and Christian Miller step up without Anfernee Jennings

Terrell Lewis and Christian Miller step up without Anfernee Jennings

Cody Estremera January 7, 2018

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

Rashaan Evans' big-game mentality goes a long way for Alabama in national championships

Rashaan Evans’ big-game mentality goes a long way for Alabama in national championships

Matthew Speakman January 7, 2018

ATLANTA- When the lights are the brightest, he shows up. Linebacker Rashaan Evans has a big-game mentality. During the 2015 national championship, he made a name for himself. The former five-star recruit...

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

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

Cody Estremera January 6, 2018

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

Minkah Fitzpatrick responds to rumors about possible injury

Minkah Fitzpatrick responds to rumors about possible injury

Matthew Speakman January 6, 2018

Alabama safety Minkah Fitzpatrick’s status was in question ahead of the national championship. Reports surfaced that Fitzpatrick had a bruised kidney after Alabama’s 24-6 win over Clemson. During Saturday’s...

J.C. Hassenauer will once again fill in on Alabama's offensive line in wake of injury to Lester Cotton

J.C. Hassenauer will once again fill in on Alabama’s offensive line in wake of injury to Lester Cotton

Matthew Speakman January 6, 2018

ATLANTA- Alabama head coach Nick Saban officially ruled out right guard Lester Cotton from playing in the national championship against Georgia. Cotton suffered a left leg injury and left the game in the...

Opening kickoff sets the tone for Alabama's defensive showcase

Opening kickoff sets the tone for Alabama’s defensive showcase

Cody Estremera January 2, 2018

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

Goal line touchdown on trick play rewards physical Alabama offense in win over Clemson

Goal line touchdown on trick play rewards physical Alabama offense in win over Clemson

Matthew Speakman January 2, 2018

NEW ORLEANS- In the third quarter, quarterback Jalen Hurts find the widest of his wide receivers.  Lined up in a jumbo package, 6-foot-2, 308-pound Da’Ron Payne released in the flat. Hurts rolled right...

Mack Wilson is finally healthy

Mack Wilson is finally healthy

Cody Estremera January 1, 2018

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

Third downs are a key for Alabama against Clemson

Third downs are a key for Alabama against Clemson

Cody Estremera January 1, 2018

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

Dabo Swinney discusses high-stakes rivalry with Alabama

Dabo Swinney discusses high-stakes rivalry with Alabama

Matthew Speakman December 31, 2017

 NEW ORLEANS- It’s a new rivalry forged in parallel success.  Alabama and Clemson have faced each other in the national championship two years in a row, with each team claiming a victory. This season,...

LaBryan Ray embraces role as next man up during freshman season

LaBryan Ray embraces role as next man up during freshman season

Matthew Speakman December 31, 2017

NEW ORLEANS- Alabama defensive end LaBryan Ray did not expect to play this season. Rarely does a defensive lineman break into the rotation in their first year at Alabama. Ray did just that, because his...

Alabama dominates No. 5 Texas A&M, gets first win over an AP Top 5 team since 2004

Alabama dominates No. 5 Texas A&M, gets first win over an AP Top 5 team since 2004

Matthew Speakman December 30, 2017

Alabama basketball dominated No.5 Texas A&M, 79-57, in Coleman Coliseum on Saturday night. The win was Alabama's first over an AP top-5 team since the team beat Stanford in the NCAA tournament in 2004. ...

Riley Norris out for the season with hip injury

Riley Norris out for the season with hip injury

Matthew Speakman December 30, 2017

Alabama senior forward Riley Norris will miss the rest of the season with a hip injury. It is the same injury that sidelined Norris for the first three games of the season. Norris has only played in nine...

Alabama offense prepares for Clemson's dominant defensive line

Alabama offense prepares for Clemson’s dominant defensive line

Matthew Speakman December 30, 2017

NEW ORLEANS- Alabama’s offensive line knows the challenge it is facing in Clemson. The Tigers’ front four, which has 44 sacks this season, has a rotation with multiple pro-level players. That unit...

Trust continues to build between Brian Daboll and the Alabama offense

Trust continues to build between Brian Daboll and the Alabama offense

Cody Estremera December 30, 2017

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

Deionte Thompson leans on family and football while dealing with legal situation

Deionte Thompson leans on family and football while dealing with legal situation

Matthew Speakman December 30, 2017

NEW ORLEANS- Alabama safety Deionte Thompson’s legal situation has lingered over his head throughout his redshirt sophomore season. Before the 2017 campaign, Thompson was accused and indicted on felony...

Stop telling athletes to "stick to sports"

Stop telling athletes to “stick to sports”

Matthew Speakman December 7, 2017

Politics and sports are no longer separate entities. Now more than ever, athletes are using their platforms to address issues that they feel passionately about. Football players, specifically, have used...