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Games of the week: Clemson, Auburn meet in top-15 clash

Games of the week: Clemson, Auburn meet in top-15 clash

Matthew Speakman September 7, 2017

Alabama vs. Fresno State The Crimson Tide is coming off of a win that turned the Greatest Opener of All time moniker into a bad joke. Alabama did what they always do: make games insanely ugly to the point...

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

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

Cody Estremera September 7, 2017

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

PRACTICE REPORT: Rashaan Evans still out

PRACTICE REPORT: Rashaan Evans still out

Cody Estremera September 6, 2017

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

Alabama, Miami to play in 2021 Chick-Fil-A Kickoff Game

Alabama, Miami to play in 2021 Chick-Fil-A Kickoff Game

Matthew Speakman September 5, 2017

Alabama and Miami will face off for the first time in 28 years. The game will take place in Atlanta to open the 2021 season at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and serve as the Chick-Fil-A kickoff game.  “It’s...

Shaun Dion Hamilton named SEC Defensive Player of the Week

Shaun Dion Hamilton named SEC Defensive Player of the Week

Matthew Speakman September 5, 2017

Alabama linebacker Shaun Dion Hamilton was named SEC Defensive Player of the week, the league office announced on Tuesday. Hamilton led the way for Alabama in its 24-7 win over No. 3 Florida State, finishing...

Alabama offense struggles in victory over Florida State

Alabama offense struggles in victory over Florida State

Matthew Speakman September 3, 2017

ATLANTA- No. 1 Alabama's offense ran into roadblocks early and often in its opening game of the season. The Crimson Tide were unable to move the ball efficiently in its 24-7 win over No. 3 Florida State,...

Alabama defense suffocates Florida State in first game

Alabama defense suffocates Florida State in first game

Cody Estremera September 3, 2017

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

Behind enemy lines: Florida State

Behind enemy lines: Florida State

Matthew Speakman August 31, 2017

No. 1 Alabama's matchup with No. 3 Florida State has been seen as the premier game heading into the 2017 season. With both teams having storied histories and loads of recent success, this game has everything...

Shaun Dion Hamilton is back and feels better than ever

Shaun Dion Hamilton is back and feels better than ever

Matthew Speakman August 31, 2017

Shaun Dion Hamilton entered fall camp ready to get back to work. The senior star linebacker had not been 100 percent since he tore his ACL on Dec. 3 against Florida. So, when he lined up for a tackling...

What you don't know about Mercedes-Benz Stadium

What you don’t know about Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Cody Estremera August 31, 2017

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

Jalen Hurts is primed for a strong second season

Jalen Hurts is primed for a strong second season

Matthew Speakman August 31, 2017

All offseason, one question has surrounded Jalen Hurts and his ability to lead the offense in his sophomore year. The SEC offensive player of the year showed defenders that he could hurt them with his...

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama hosts last practice before Florida State

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama hosts last practice before Florida State

Cody Estremera August 30, 2017

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

PRACTICE REPORT: Raekwon Davis missing from practice

PRACTICE REPORT: Raekwon Davis missing from practice

Cody Estremera August 28, 2017

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

Jalen Hurts gives updates on family's status during Hurricane Harvey

Jalen Hurts gives updates on family’s status during Hurricane Harvey

Matthew Speakman August 28, 2017

As images of Hurricane Harvey continue to surface, the safety of those living in Houston and its surround continues to be in question. The second-largest city in America in terms of area size has been...

Nick Saban gives update on status of DL Raekwon Davis

Nick Saban gives update on status of DL Raekwon Davis

Matthew Speakman August 28, 2017

Alabama defensive lineman Raekwon Davis suffered a minor gunshot wound outside of a Tuscaloosa-area bar on Sunday Morning. Davis, who was projected to be a starter against Florida State, was admitted to...

Brian Daboll progressing the Alabama offense

Brian Daboll progressing the Alabama offense

Cody Estremera August 28, 2017

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

Rashaan Evans brings leadership, versatility to Alabama defense

Rashaan Evans brings leadership, versatility to Alabama defense

Matthew Speakman August 28, 2017

Ever since he flipped his commitment from Auburn to Alabama in the spring of 2014, senior linebacker Rashaan Evans has been on every Alabama fan's radar. Since then, he’s done his best to fill a role....

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama holds final practice session of preseason

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama holds final practice session of preseason

Matthew Speakman August 26, 2017

Alabama football held its final practice of preseason on Saturday in helmets and shorts. The Crimson Tide will use this week to prepare for its first opponent, Florida State. Here are the sights and sounds...

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama continues to work before Florida State

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama continues to work before Florida State

Cody Estremera August 24, 2017

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

PRACTICE REPORT: Bo Scarbough returns to practice

PRACTICE REPORT: Bo Scarbough returns to practice

Cody Estremera August 24, 2017

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

Mazen Osama reaches Egypt Futures finals

Mazen Osama reaches Egypt Futures finals

Cody Estremera July 31, 2017

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

Alabama volleyball wins AVCA team academic award

Alabama volleyball wins AVCA team academic award

Cody Estremera July 25, 2017

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

Freshmen receivers impress veterans

Freshmen receivers impress veterans

Matthew Speakman July 21, 2017

It didn't take freshman wide receiver Jerry Jeudy long to turn heads at Alabama. As an early enrollee, Jeudy put on a monster performance in Alabama's A-Day game with five catches, 134 yards and two touchdowns....

Haylie McCleney returns to Rhoads Stadium in Team USA win

Haylie McCleney returns to Rhoads Stadium in Team USA win

Cody Estremera July 21, 2017

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

Minkah Fitzpatrick providing leadership for defense

Minkah Fitzpatrick providing leadership for defense

Cody Estremera July 20, 2017

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

Alabama hockey head coach John Bierchen accepts assistant coaching position with Indy Fuel

Alabama hockey head coach John Bierchen accepts assistant coaching position with Indy Fuel

Matthew Speakman July 18, 2017

Alabama head coach John Bierchen will accept an assistant coaching position with the professional hockey team, the Indy Fuel of the ECHL. Bierchen coached Alabama for one season and led them to a 19-14-2...

Nick Saban talks Jalen Hurts, youth at SEC Media Days

Nick Saban talks Jalen Hurts, youth at SEC Media Days

Matthew Speakman July 12, 2017

Alabama enters its 2017 season in unfamiliar territory. The Crimson Tide is trying to bounce back from a disappointing end to the season after falling to Clemson in the national championship. For head...

Alabama prepares for SEC Media Day

Alabama prepares for SEC Media Day

Cody Estremera July 12, 2017

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

SEC Media Days begin Monday

SEC Media Days begin Monday

Cody Estremera July 10, 2017

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

Krystal Rivers named NCAA Woman of the Year candidate

Krystal Rivers named NCAA Woman of the Year candidate

Cody Estremera July 6, 2017

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

Chandler Taylor finishes second at College Home Run Derby

Chandler Taylor finishes second at College Home Run Derby

Cody Estremera July 3, 2017

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

Alex Gholston named to CoSIDA Academic All-America team

Alex Gholston named to CoSIDA Academic All-America team

Cody Estremera June 28, 2017

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

Alabama women's golf announces 2017-2018 schedule

Alabama women’s golf announces 2017-2018 schedule

Cody Estremera June 23, 2017

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

Brad Bohannon begins his tenure at the helm of Tide baseball

Brad Bohannon begins his tenure at the helm of Tide baseball

Cody Estremera June 21, 2017

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

Brad Bohannon adds to coaching staff

Brad Bohannon adds to coaching staff

Cody Estremera June 19, 2017

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

Chandler Taylor and Garrett Suchey selected in MLB draft

Chandler Taylor and Garrett Suchey selected in MLB draft

Cody Estremera June 16, 2017

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

Pierre Ouellette named All-American

Cody Estremera June 8, 2017

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

Brad Bohannon introduced as 32nd coach in program history

Brad Bohannon introduced as 32nd coach in program history

Cody Estremera June 6, 2017

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

Alabama hockey releases schedule

Alabama hockey releases schedule

Cody Estremera June 5, 2017

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

Brad Bohannon named Alabama head baseball Coach

Brad Bohannon named Alabama head baseball Coach

Cody Estremera June 2, 2017

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

Alabama women's tennis loses in Doubles Championship Match

Alabama women's tennis loses in Doubles Championship Match

Cody Estremera May 30, 2017

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

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

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

Cody Estremera May 29, 2017

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

Greg Goff relieved of duty

Greg Goff relieved of duty

Cody Estremera May 24, 2017

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

No. 7 Florida takes series against Alabama

No. 7 Florida takes series against Alabama

Cody Estremera May 13, 2017

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

No. 7 Florida outlasts Alabama in pitching duel

No. 7 Florida outlasts Alabama in pitching duel

Cody Estremera May 12, 2017

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

Nick Saban inks three-year contract extension; assistants earn raises

Nick Saban inks three-year contract extension; assistants earn raises

Matthew Speakman May 2, 2017

University of Alabama athletic director Greg Byrne announced on Tuesday that the school has signed Nick Saban to an eight-year extension. The new contract will keep Saban as head coach until the 2025 season....

Looking back on senior seasons

Looking back on senior seasons

Cody Estremera April 28, 2017

Senior year is always a special year for a player. After four years of hard work, their time has finally paid off. They can now look back on their four years as a member of the Crimson Tide and remember...

Highlighting Alabama's seniors in the NFL Draft

Highlighting Alabama's seniors in the NFL Draft

Matthew Speakman April 27, 2017

Every year, Alabama sees multiple players selected in the first few rounds of the NFL Draft. Usually, it is talented recruits leaving early to fulfill their overall potential as a pro athlete. This year,...

Grading  Alabama's positions after A Day

Grading Alabama's positions after A Day

Matthew Speakman April 23, 2017

Quarterbacks: A-Both Jalen Hurts and Tua Tagovailoa managed to connect on several deep passes throughout the game. Hurts showed that he can hit receivers in stride and seems to have improved in that area....

Alabama secondary struggles at A Day

Alabama secondary struggles at A Day

Cody Estremera April 22, 2017

Coming into the season, Alabama believed its secondary was one of the strongest parts of the team. However, in the first half of the Crimson Tide’s spring game the secondary allowed 499-yards through...

Alabama's passing game shines in explosive A-Day game

Alabama's passing game shines in explosive A-Day game

Matthew Speakman April 22, 2017

In the first quarter of Alabama’s A-Day game, quarterback Jalen Hurts connected with Robert Foster on a 65-yard touchdown pass. It was the one thing everyone wanted to see. Could Alabama stretch the...

Jerry Jeudy earns MVP honors; full list of spring football awards

Jerry Jeudy earns MVP honors; full list of spring football awards

Matthew Speakman April 22, 2017

In front of 74,326 fans, the Alabama Crimson Tide held its annual A-Day game. Alabama's offense shined early on, with the quarterbacks passing for a combined 495 yards in the first half of the spring...

Key returners to watch in the upcoming season

Key returners to watch in the upcoming season

Cody Estremera April 20, 2017

Since 2014 Alabama starters have earned 12 individual national awards and nine SEC individual awards. Alabama head coach Nick Saban brings back a roster full of All-Americans including the first returning...

Schedule of events for A-Day 2017

Schedule of events for A-Day 2017

Matthew Speakman April 20, 2017

Mercedes-Benz Fan FestWhat: This is a fan event featuring free giveaways, live music, kids activities and car displays. The event will also feature an ode to Nick Saban's 10th season at Alabama and will...

Christian Miller is Alabama's next great pass rusher

Christian Miller is Alabama's next great pass rusher

Matthew Speakman April 20, 2017

Alabama linebacker Christian Miller has waited his turn. Like most Alabama players, he’s learned under former greats. Now, with the spotlight coming his way, he’s preparing to be Alabama’s next great...

Alabama dominates Alcorn State 18-1 in seven innings

Alabama dominates Alcorn State 18-1 in seven innings

Cody Estremera April 18, 2017

Heading into the bottom of the third Alabama and Alcorn State were tied at zero. Freshman Walker McCleney led off with a single. He moved over to third coming off a Kyle Kaufman single and an error by...

Alabama freshman declares for the 2017 NBA Draft

Alabama freshman declares for the 2017 NBA Draft

Matthew Speakman April 17, 2017

Alabama announced on Monday that freshman forward Braxton Key plans to enter the 2017 NBA Draft. Key will not hire an agent, meaning he could still return to play for Alabama for the 2017-2018 season....

Injuries continue to hurt the Crimson Tide

Injuries continue to hurt the Crimson Tide

Cody Estremera April 17, 2017

Coming into the season, depth was a problem for the Crimson Tide. Now halfway through the season, the problem has gotten worse.Pitching depth was supposed to be a strong point to start the season. The...

Alabama newcomers starting to turn heads during spring season

Alabama newcomers starting to turn heads during spring season

Matthew Speakman April 17, 2017

He's been recruited since he was in eighth grade, and now, he has everyone’s attention.Alabama freshman Dylan Moses is already turning heads now that he’s in a Crimson Tide uniform. After all, it's...

Alabama drops fifth straight SEC series after 8-2 loss to Texas A&M

Alabama drops fifth straight SEC series after 8-2 loss to Texas A&M

Cody Estremera April 14, 2017

Coming off of its nine-run outing on Thursday, Texas A&M wasn’t about to let up. It once again showed off its offense by scoring eight runs to win the weekend series against Alabama.The Aggies started...

Errors cost Alabama in 9-5 loss to Texas A&M

Errors cost Alabama in 9-5 loss to Texas A&M

Cody Estremera April 13, 2017

Coming into the game against Texas A&M, Alabama had committed 29 errors, compared to A&M’s 34. After the Aggies' 9-5 victory, the two teams were tied at 34.Alabama made five errors leading to five unearned...

Gymnastics to compete in NCAA Championships

Gymnastics to compete in NCAA Championships

Matthew Speakman April 13, 2017

Dana Duckworth remembers the night her career as an athlete came to a close. The last meet of her career was the 1993 National Championship.Duckworth won an individual championship on the beam – the...

Pitching leads Alabama to 6-4 win over UAB

Pitching leads Alabama to 6-4 win over UAB

Cody Estremera April 11, 2017

Pitching ruled the first eight innings for Alabama, and it started with Zac Rogers.Rogers earned his first career start on Tuesday, and he didn’t disappoint, throwing four innings without allowing a...

Three Alabama gymnasts earn regular season All-America honors

Three Alabama gymnasts earn regular season All-America honors

Matthew Speakman April 11, 2017

The National Associate of Collegiate Gymnastics Coaches/Women announced on Tuesday that three Alabama gymnasts have earned regular season All-American honors. Senior Aja Sims as well as juniors Nickie...

PRACTICE REPORT: Injured DB returns to drills

PRACTICE REPORT: Injured DB returns to drills

Matthew Speakman April 10, 2017

Alabama football got back to work on the practice field after its first scrimmage. The team spent its tenth spring practice outside under clear skies. Here are the sites and sounds from the media viewing...

Alabama DB: Quarterbacks 'tore up' secondary in first scrimmage

Alabama DB: Quarterbacks 'tore up' secondary in first scrimmage

Matthew Speakman April 10, 2017

After Alabama’s scrimmage on Saturday, head coach Nick Saban praised Alabama’s quarterback play. He was not the only one.Alabama defensive back Hootie Jones did not pull any punches when it came...

Different perspectives: Alabama hockey draws in players from all over the country

Different perspectives: Alabama hockey draws in players from all over the country

Matthew Speakman April 10, 2017

A town that is more than 1,000 miles from the birthplace of the sport has 
dedicated itself to bringing in the best 
hockey players from all over the country.The Alabama hockey team has 
developed...

Alabama loses Ole Miss series on a walk-off

Alabama loses Ole Miss series on a walk-off

Cody Estremera April 8, 2017

Alabama lost its third straight series and its fourth straight loss overall, after the 5-4 loss to Ole Miss.The game was tied heading to the bottom of the ninth inning. After a lead-off ground out, Ole...

Nick Saban pleased with quarterback play after first scrimmage

Nick Saban pleased with quarterback play after first scrimmage

Matthew Speakman April 8, 2017

Alabama held its first scrimmage of the spring season, and one thing impressed head coach Nick Saban: the quarterback play.The Crimson Tide returns starter Jalen Hurts, but also added two talented recruits...

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama prepares for first scrimmage inside Bryant-Denny Stadium

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama prepares for first scrimmage inside Bryant-Denny Stadium

Matthew Speakman April 8, 2017

Alabama held its first practice inside Bryant-Denny Stadium of the Spring Season. The Crimson Tide was preparing for the team’s first scrimmage, which will take place today. Here are the sites and sounds...

Alabama continues to grow after passing halfway point

Alabama continues to grow after passing halfway point

Cody Estremera April 6, 2017

Now through the first 29 games of the season, Alabama sits at the bottom of the SEC with a record of 13-16, with 12 of the 16 losses coming by less than three runs, including Tuesday’s 12-11 loss to...

Slowing the game down: Jalen Hurts making strides as Alabama's signal caller

Slowing the game down: Jalen Hurts making strides as Alabama's signal caller

Matthew Speakman April 6, 2017

All eyes are on the quarterback.After his successful, award-winning 2016 season came to a disappointing end, quarterback Jalen Hurts is ready to take the next step. He wants to improve as Alabama’s first...

Alabama continues to grow after passing halfway point

Alabama continues to grow after passing halfway point

Cody Estremera April 6, 2017

Now through the first 29 games of the season, Alabama sits at the bottom of the SEC with a record of 13-16, with 12 of the 16 losses coming by less than three runs, including Tuesday’s 12-11 loss to...

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama practices indoors for second time this week

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama practices indoors for second time this week

Matthew Speakman April 5, 2017

Due to the threat of inclement weather, Alabama spent its second-straight practice indoors. The Crimson Tide is currently preparing for its first scrimmage, which will take place on Saturday. Here are...

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama practices indoors for second time this week

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama practices indoors for second time this week

Matthew Speakman April 5, 2017

Due to the threat of inclement weather, Alabama spent its second-straight practice indoors. The Crimson Tide is currently preparing for its first scrimmage, which will take place on Saturday. Here are...

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama practices indoors for second time this week

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama practices indoors for second time this week

Matthew Speakman April 5, 2017

Due to the threat of inclement weather, Alabama spent its second-straight practice indoors. The Crimson Tide is currently preparing for its first scrimmage, which will take place on Saturday. Here are...

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama practices indoors for second time this week

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama practices indoors for second time this week

Matthew Speakman April 5, 2017

Due to the threat of inclement weather, Alabama spent its second-straight practice indoors. The Crimson Tide is currently preparing for its first scrimmage, which will take place on Saturday. Here are...

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama practices indoors for second time this week

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama practices indoors for second time this week

Matthew Speakman April 5, 2017

Due to the threat of inclement weather, Alabama spent its second-straight practice indoors. The Crimson Tide is currently preparing for its first scrimmage, which will take place on Saturday. Here are...

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama practices indoors for second time this week

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama practices indoors for second time this week

Matthew Speakman April 5, 2017

Due to the threat of inclement weather, Alabama spent its second-straight practice indoors. The Crimson Tide is currently preparing for its first scrimmage, which will take place on Saturday. Here are...

Alabama loses weekend series to No. 20 Arkansas

Alabama loses weekend series to No. 20 Arkansas

Cody Estremera April 3, 2017

Alabama baseball is 13-15 through the first 28 games of the Greg Goff era, including a 2-7 record against other 
SEC teams.“I didn’t come here to lose,” Goff said. “We just have to continue to...

Alabama players responding positively to newly hired OC Brian Daboll

Alabama players responding positively to newly hired OC Brian Daboll

Matthew Speakman April 3, 2017

It’s no secret that Alabama football is going through some changes this offseason. Position switches and replacing former stars is at the top of the list for the Crimson Tide, but uncertainty in another...

Dylan Duarte sets career highs in 7-1 win

Dylan Duarte sets career highs in 7-1 win

Cody Estremera April 1, 2017

Just one game after giving up seven runs and 17 hits, Alabama sent out sophomore pitcher Dylan Duarte. Duarte delivered with the best start of his Alabama career. Duarte dominated the No. 20 Arkansas...

Alabama loses to Arkansas 7-1

Alabama loses to Arkansas 7-1

Cody Estremera March 31, 2017

Dominate. That was Arkansas' starting pitcher Blaine Knight. He kept the Alabama hitters off balance all night. Coming off the South Carolina series, it seemed that the Alabama offense had figured it...

Alabama's loaded backfield is a 'good problem to have'

Alabama's loaded backfield is a 'good problem to have'

Matthew Speakman March 30, 2017

Heading into spring football last season, there was uncertainty surrounding Alabama’s backfield. The team had two competitors, Damien Harris and Bo Scarbrough.. When the season started, a third emerged:...

Hard nosed: Hunter Alexander's toughness leads to strong offense

Hard nosed: Hunter Alexander's toughness leads to strong offense

Cody Estremera March 30, 2017

Coming into the season there were a lot of new faces on the Alabama baseball team. There was a new coaching staff, nine freshman and four transfers. When the team took the field against Presbyterian for...

Dana Duckworth adopts more intense style as Alabama prepares for NCAA Regionals

Dana Duckworth adopts more intense style as Alabama prepares for NCAA Regionals

Matthew Speakman March 30, 2017

Head coach Dana Duckworth is all about positivity. Her coaching style is usually marked by encouragement and learning from mistakes.This doesn’t mean she doesn't know when to turn up the heat when it...

Alabama loses 4-3 to Auburn in Max Capital Classic Game

Alabama loses 4-3 to Auburn in Max Capital Classic Game

Cody Estremera March 29, 2017

Red Sox-Yankees, Cardinals-Reds and Cardinals-Cubs are some of the biggest baseball rivalries in baseball. Alabama-Auburn, one of the biggest rivalries in all of college athletics, revived the rivalry...

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama holds fourth spring practice of the year

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama holds fourth spring practice of the year

Matthew Speakman March 28, 2017

Alabama football held its fourth spring practice of 2017 on Tuesday. Excluding the quarterbacks, the Crimson Tide worked through drills in full pads for the first time this spring.Notes: Former Heisman...

Alabama experiences change in leadership as spring practice continues

Alabama experiences change in leadership as spring practice continues

Matthew Speakman March 27, 2017

Just as it does every season, Alabama has to reload. The team lost important contributors. As spring football rolls on, Alabama is looking for one thing more than the others: leadership.“Every great...

Alabama loses series against No. 7 South Carolina

Alabama loses series against No. 7 South Carolina

Cody Estremera March 26, 2017

The entire series was close, and Sunday’s finale was no different. The finale came down to the bottom of the seventh where No. 7 South Carolina claimed the victory, winning 4-2. Coming into the seventh...

Alabama drops game two against South Carolina

Alabama drops game two against South Carolina

Cody Estremera March 26, 2017

Alabama trailed the whole game leading into the ninth. It had plated two in the seventh and one in the eighth, to cut South Carolina’s lead to just one run. Chandler Taylor lead off the ninth for...

Alabama takes game one against No. 7 South Carolina

Alabama takes game one against No. 7 South Carolina

Cody Estremera March 25, 2017

Coming into Columbia, Alabama was swept in its only SEC play this season. Friday the Crimson Tide made sure to change that, defeating No. 7 South Carolina 4-2.The first innings have been a problem for...

Minkah Fitzpatrick ready to make move back to cornerback

Minkah Fitzpatrick ready to make move back to cornerback

Matthew Speakman March 24, 2017

Alabama junior Minkah Fitzpatrick did not know what position he would be playing heading into spring football. Cornerback or safety? The question was still up in the air until Fitzpatrick entered the film...

Baseball ready to travel for first stretch of road games

Baseball ready to travel for first stretch of road games

Cody Estremera March 23, 2017

For the first 20 games of the season, Alabama has played in front of The Crimson Tide faithful. The team went 10-10 and 0-3 in SEC play over that stretch. Over the home stand, the Crimson Tide swept Louisiana...

Alabama ends skid, defeats UAB 4-1

Alabama ends skid, defeats UAB 4-1

Cody Estremera March 22, 2017

For the first time this season, the Alabama baseball team hit the road. Its first road game was a short distance away when it paired up against UAB. Alabama, after losing four straight, faced a Blazers...

Nick Saban discusses offense, quarterbacks in first press conference of the spring

Nick Saban discusses offense, quarterbacks in first press conference of the spring

Matthew Speakman March 21, 2017

This offseason, Alabama had an unexpected change when newly-hired offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian elected to move on to the Atlanta Falcons after less than a month on the job. WIth the change, many...

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama football practices for first time this spring

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama football practices for first time this spring

Matthew Speakman March 21, 2017

Alabama held the first practice of the spring period on Tuesday. The team will once again have to replace former all-americans and national awards winners. Players wore jerseys, pants and helmets, but...

Christopher Reid riding momentum into NCAA Championships

Christopher Reid riding momentum into NCAA Championships

Cody Estremera March 21, 2017

Christopher Reid made a jump that few high school students would think about. At the age of 18, he decided to go half way around the world and attend the University of Alabama. He has made his mark on...

Alabama swept by Missouri in first SEC weekend

Alabama swept by Missouri in first SEC weekend

Cody Estremera March 19, 2017

Leading up to the fifth inning Alabama had scored every inning, unfortunately for the Crimson Tide, it was playing catch up the whole time. After the fourth inning, the Crimson Tide couldn’t muster a...

Alabama drops weekend series to Missouri

Alabama drops weekend series to Missouri

Cody Estremera March 18, 2017

Coming into the sixth inning Alabama trailed Missouri 4-3, by the end Missouri would increase its lead to 7-3. Alabama would score one more to lose 7-4. For the Crimson Tide, the loss was the third in...