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Alabama ready to earn bragging rights at SEC Championship

Alabama ready to earn bragging rights at SEC Championship

Matthew Speakman March 18, 2017

Alabama gymnastics has stressed the importance of one thing all season: peaking at the right time. Meet after meet, the team has tried to improve to prepare for postseason.On Saturday, Alabama will compete...

Garret Rukes dominates Eastern Illinois in 5-0 win

Garret Rukes dominates Eastern Illinois in 5-0 win

Cody Estremera March 15, 2017

After winning its second series of the season, Alabama continued its winning by defeating the Eastern Illinois Panthers, 5-0.Garret Rukes lead the way for the Crimson Tide in the win. The freshman notched...

Alabama uses big performances on vault and floor to earn victory on senior night

Alabama uses big performances on vault and floor to earn victory on senior night

Matthew Speakman March 10, 2017

On senior night, No. 6 Alabama gymnastics had its fair share of ups and downs. The Crimson Tide, hoping to send its senior class out on a positive note, suffered multiple falls on the uneven bars and the...

Three run seventh inning provides Alabama with 6-5 win

Three run seventh inning provides Alabama with 6-5 win

Cody Estremera March 9, 2017

Alabama’s bats had been quiet heading into the seventh inning. It had three runs on four hits, but since the third inning it had only managed three base runners. Starting the seventh, Alabama got its...

Brock Love becoming important part of Alabama bullpen

Brock Love becoming important part of Alabama bullpen

Cody Estremera March 9, 2017

Right-hander Brock Love has been a Jack-of-all trades so far this season. Love’s record is currently 1-1 with a save and a 4.05 ERA in his four appearances. “It’s fun getting to compete, regardless...

Alabama gymnastics to honor senior class

Alabama gymnastics to honor senior class

Matthew Speakman March 9, 2017

Heading into the 2017 season, senior Katie Bailey had no idea how her final year would go. She was battling a hip injury and a surgery sidelined her from preparations for the upcoming season.Bailey had...

Alabama players perform drills in front of scouts at Pro Day

Alabama players perform drills in front of scouts at Pro Day

Cody Estremera March 8, 2017

Seventeen players suited up in the Alabama crimson and white once again for their Pro Day. Players like O.J. Howard, Jonathan Allen and Dalvin Tomlinson ran only position drills, since they were at the...

Alabama sweeps weekend series against ULM

Alabama sweeps weekend series against ULM

Cody Estremera March 5, 2017

Alabama’s offense seemed to be on hold coming into the Louisiana Monroe series. The team had just its last four games and scoring a total of just 10 runs, including just one in the extra inning loss...

Alabama wins series after 6-3 win over ULM

Alabama wins series after 6-3 win over ULM

Cody Estremera March 4, 2017

In the last 19 innings Alabama had only scored five runs total leading up to the Saturday game against ULM. Saturday’s 6-3 win was a different story. Alabama started the game off fast, scoring three...

Alabama to take on Georgia in final road meet of the season

Alabama to take on Georgia in final road meet of the season

Matthew Speakman March 4, 2017

Alabama head coach Dana Duckworth has traveled to Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Ga. many times. In her years as both the head coach and an assistant coach, she has memories facing the Bulldogs.Her most...

Alabama wins off walk-off single by Hunter Alexander

Alabama wins off walk-off single by Hunter Alexander

Cody Estremera March 3, 2017

Everything seemed to be going wrong offensively for Alabama. Heading into the seventh inning the team had been held to just two hits and only three base runners overall. The seventh and ninth inning provided...

Vance and Duarte shine despite overall team struggles

Vance and Duarte shine despite overall team struggles

Cody Estremera March 2, 2017

Alabama has started out rocky in the Goff era with a 3-5 record and losing its last four games. However, two players – second baseman Cobie Vance and left-handed pitcher Dylan Duarte – have found...

Baseball is unable to overcome Jacksonville State in extras

Baseball is unable to overcome Jacksonville State in extras

Cody Estremera March 1, 2017

The game was a pitcher’s duel from start to finish. A total of three runs were scored in the extra inning affair between Alabama and the visiting Jacksonville State Gamecocks. Extra innings started...

Alabama swept by Oral Roberts

Alabama swept by Oral Roberts

Cody Estremera February 26, 2017

A big sixth inning solidified the weekend sweep for Oral Roberts, where the Golden Eagles scored three of their five runs. “I told our guys ‘we can’t let one weekend define our season,’” Alabama...

Alabama drops game two of Oral Roberts series

Cody Estremera February 26, 2017

The ability to respond has been a strength of the Alabama baseball team through the first five games of the season. However, game number six was a different story. Alabama dropped the first game of the...

Found his moment: Wilder successfully defends title against Washington

Matthew Speakman February 26, 2017

BIRMINGHAM– Deontay Wilder was barely in control. His opponent, Gerald Washington, came out with an anxious excitement while fighting the WBC heavyweight champion. Washington took control of the first...

Alabama drops first game against Oral Roberts

Alabama drops first game against Oral Roberts

Cody Estremera February 25, 2017

Nick Roark’s offense stole the show. The Oral Roberts second baseman punished Crimson Tide pitching, finishing 4-for-5 with four RBIs and one run scored. Roark continually came up with timely hits as...

Young gymnasts step up in Alabama's win over Boise State

Young gymnasts step up in Alabama's win over Boise State

Matthew Speakman February 24, 2017

Abby Armbrecht is a stranger to the balance beam. She has only competed in the event once this season- on the road against Arkansas.Moments before she started her first beam routine in front of the home...

Lighting up the room: Kiana Winston leads by example

Lighting up the room: Kiana Winston leads by example

Matthew Speakman February 23, 2017

She’s quiet, but her smile will light up a room. Junior Kiana Winston has never had a problem remaining positive throughout her career.In fact, it’s what makes her a unique gymnast. She remains calm...

Strong seventh inning gives Alabama victory over Southern Miss

Strong seventh inning gives Alabama victory over Southern Miss

Cody Estremera February 22, 2017

Leading up to the sixth inning, Cobie Vance had a pretty solid game. He was 2-for-3 with a run scored and a couple of good defensive plays. The number three batter in the Alabama lineup strolled confidently...

Alabama picks up two wins in weekend series against Presbyterian

Cody Estremera February 20, 2017

By Logan Doctson | Contributing WriterCountry musical artist Jon Langston has always had a passion for music. As a teenager, he played the guitar in a band. However, as a high school student he decided...

Alabama fails to sweep first series of season

Alabama fails to sweep first series of season

Cody Estremera February 19, 2017

Alabama was cruising heading into the top of the fifth inning. Starter Dylan Duarte had a perfect game and a two run lead. Offensively, the bats were rolling, having seven hits through the first 12 outs....

Home runs power Alabama to second win over Presbyterian

Home runs power Alabama to second win over Presbyterian

Cody Estremera February 18, 2017

Going into the bottom of the fourth inning it seemed like a pitcher’s duel. Alabama had only one hit compared to Presbyterian’s three. This all changed when Chandler Taylor strolled up to the plate....

Wynter Childers goes all-around in Alabama's victory over Auburn

Wynter Childers goes all-around in Alabama's victory over Auburn

Matthew Speakman February 17, 2017

When freshman Wynter Childers arrived at Coleman Coliseum on Friday night, she was not expecting to to have any firsts. She was still getting used to competing after recovering from an ACL tear she suffered...

Alabama baseball opens Greg Goff era with win

Cody Estremera February 17, 2017

The 2017 season started out the same way the last two seasons have for the Alabama baseball team, with a win, but for head coach Greg Goff, it was the first win of his Alabama career. “I’m just so...

From within: Nickie Guerrero uses personal energy to become consistent gymnast

From within: Nickie Guerrero uses personal energy to become consistent gymnast

Matthew Speakman February 16, 2017

When her feet hit the floor, it is 
pure excitement.Junior Nickie Guerrero cannot contain herself when she pulls off a big routine. As one of the team’s loudest members, she embraces the rush of emotion.She...

Gregg Goff, Alabama embrace underdog role ahead of season opener

Gregg Goff, Alabama embrace underdog role ahead of season opener

Cody Estremera February 16, 2017

It has been over 260 days since the Alabama baseball team played a game. In that time the team lost the head coach, Mitch Gaspard, who had been with the team for nine seasons, along with most of its 2016...

Breaking through: Women's swimming seeks to surprise opponents with strong performance at SEC Championship

Breaking through: Women's swimming seeks to surprise opponents with strong performance at SEC Championship

Cody Estremera February 13, 2017

An appearance at a conference championship always gives athletes nerves, especially the first time they experience it. The crowd, the expectations and the length of the pool make the SEC championship meet...

Underdog no more: Men's swimming prepares for SEC Championship meet

Underdog no more: Men's swimming prepares for SEC Championship meet

Cody Estremera February 13, 2017

In last year’s SEC championship meet, the Alabama men’s swim team finished fourth behind Georgia, Auburn and Florida. In the current swimming rankings, all three of those teams are ranked ahead of...

The Legacy Continues: Former Alabama standouts working toward NFL playoffs

Cody Estremera November 1, 2016

NFL teams are starting their push to reach the postseason as the season is now halfway over. Former Alabama standouts are priming themselves for the final stretch, too. Starting on Thursday, the Tennessee...

Playoff Committee places Crimson Tide as top team in initial rankings

Cody Estremera November 1, 2016

The first rankings of the season from the College Football Playoff Committee came out on Tuesday night and two SEC teams made it in the top four. Alabama is ranked No. 1, just like the team has been...

Alabama soccer eliminated after first round of SEC tournament

Alabama soccer eliminated after first round of SEC tournament

Matthew Speakman November 1, 2016

Alabama soccer fell in the first round of the Southeastern Conference tournament to Texas A&M, 1-0, in double overtime on Monday. With the loss, the Crimson Tide is eliminated from the tournament and finishes...

Volleyball team's offensive struggles continue in loss to Wildcats

Cody Estremera October 31, 2016

 After having the season’s worst hitting percentage against Tennessee on Friday, the Crimson Tide continued its cold streak against No. 22 Kentucky. Alabama’s season worst hitting percentage was...

Tide Tipoff brings excitement to Coleman Coliseum

Tide Tipoff brings excitement to Coleman Coliseum

Cody Estremera October 24, 2016

The Alabama fan base wanted something different than just a normal tip off to the season, and coaches Avery Johnson and Kristy Curry complied. The Tide Tipoff, which has just been a scrimmage in the past,...

Alabama soccer brings LSU into double overtime, still ties

Alabama soccer brings LSU into double overtime, still ties

Matthew Speakman October 24, 2016

Alabama soccer tied LSU on the road Sunday, 0-0, in a game that went to double overtime. With Alabama’s draw and Georgia suffering a loss, the Crimson Tide earns a berth to the Southeastern Conference...

Alabama soccer crushed by Florida

Alabama soccer crushed by Florida

Matthew Speakman October 21, 2016

Alabama soccer fell big on the road to No. 20 Florida on Thursday. The Gators took down the Crimson Tide, 6-0, making Alabama’s record fall to 8-7-1 overall and 3-5-1 in SEC play. The Gators improve...

GAMEDAY: The building of a rivalry

GAMEDAY: The building of a rivalry

Cody Estremera October 20, 2016

For Alabama fans, Texas A&M became a rival on Nov. 10, 2012. It marked the infamous day that Johnny Manziel led the Aggies into Bryant-Denny Stadium and defeated the Crimson Tide, 29-24. Now the rivalry...

Alexander, a natural leader on and off the field

Alexander, a natural leader on and off the field

Matthew Speakman October 20, 2016

Senior Caroline Alexander fills a cooking sheet with about two cups of pumpkin seeds. She measures them carefully and bakes them until they are perfect. She then carefully combines these with a multitude...

The Legacy Continues: Former Alabama players lead NFL teams in Week 6

Cody Estremera October 18, 2016

As the NFL season starts to heat up, so do former Alabama standouts. The Seattle vs. Atlanta game saw a couple of former Crimson Tide members fight it out on the gridiron — Seahwarks defensive tackle Jarran...

Freshmen lead women’s cross country to Crimson Classic victory

Freshmen lead women’s cross country to Crimson Classic victory

Cody Estremera October 16, 2016

After coming in second last season in front of the home crowd, the Alabama’s women’s cross country team knew it had what it takes to finish first given a second chance. This time around, the Crimson...

Alabama soccer ends losing streak, continues to defeat Georgia

Matthew Speakman October 16, 2016

In the middle of a three-game losing streak, the Alabama soccer team knew it needed to win in order to get its confidence back. Facing Georgia, a team Alabama has defeated in four out of the last five...

Alabama swimming confronts SEC schedule, starts with Missouri

Alabama swimming confronts SEC schedule, starts with Missouri

Cody Estremera October 16, 2016

The SEC has always been one of the top conferences in all of college sports. Currently in football, there are seven of the Top 25 teams in the country, with Georgia the first team outside of the rankings....

Soccer extends winning streak over Georgia during Power of Pink, Senior Nights

Soccer extends winning streak over Georgia during Power of Pink, Senior Nights

Matthew Speakman October 13, 2016

In the middle of a three-game losing streak, Alabama knew it needed to win to get its confidence back. Facing Georgia, which Alabama has won four out of the last five games against, the team knew that...

Soccer has Power of Pink, senior night all in one game

Soccer has Power of Pink, senior night all in one game

Matthew Speakman October 13, 2016

Sophomore Emma Welch knows some games just mean more than 
others. Soccer is important in life, but she understands the sport needs to take a back seat to bigger issues when they arise. Her Alabama teammates...

Alabama soccers fall on the road to Missouri

Alabama soccers fall on the road to Missouri

Matthew Speakman October 10, 2016

Alabama soccer fell to Missouri, 2-0, on the road Sunday, extending its losing streak to three games. With the loss, Alabama falls to 7-6-1 on the season, with a 2-4-1 record in conference play.The first...

​Alabama softball sweeps first fall weekend

​Alabama softball sweeps first fall weekend

Cody Estremera October 10, 2016

Saturday marked the start of fall games for the Alabama softball team. In the first set of double headers the Crimson Tide defeated Middle Tennessee State by scores of 6-0 and 13-0. In the weekend finale...

Slow start dooms Alabama soccer against Ole Miss

Slow start dooms Alabama soccer against Ole Miss

Matthew Speakman October 6, 2016

When Alabama kicked off against Ole Miss, coach Wes Hart could see that his team was not in the right mindset. He could tell something was off about the team as the Crimson Tide was not playing with its...

GAMEDAY: Eddie Jackson steps up as punt returner for the season

GAMEDAY: Eddie Jackson steps up as punt returner for the season

Cody Estremera October 6, 2016

“Eddie Jackson. Eddie JACKSON! One man to beat and he beat him… It’s an 85-yard return!” That was the call Verne Lundquist made during the CBS broadcast of Alabama defensive back Eddie Jackson’s...

Chatham DeProspo makes the most of her latest opportunity with Alabama

Chatham DeProspo makes the most of her latest opportunity with Alabama

Matthew Speakman October 6, 2016

Some people can slip into a career, hobby or sport by accident. For junior Chatham DeProspo, even at age three, it was by chance that she began playing soccer.“My mom was coaching my 
brother’s rec...

Women’s basketball begins preparation for upcoming season

Women’s basketball begins preparation for upcoming season

Cody Estremera October 4, 2016

The Alabama women’s basketball team returned to Foster Auditorium on Monday to kick off its practice schedule, which signaled the return of Ashley Williams. Williams, who missed the previous season...

The Legacy Continues: Former Alabama football stars prosper in Week 4

Cody Estremera October 3, 2016

A quarter of the NFL season has now come and gone, with the end of Week 4. Former Alabama standouts had big games for their teams this week. Julio Jones destroyed the Panthers’ defense this week on...

Soccer unable to score against Mississippi State

Matthew Speakman October 1, 2016

Alabama soccer fell to Mississippi State on the road Friday night by a score of 1-0. With the loss, The Crimson Tide falls to 7-4-1 (2-2-1, SEC), while the Bulldogs gain a win, making its record 6-6 (1-4,...

Swimming cruises to win Power of Pink meet

Cody Estremera October 1, 2016

The last day in September marked the start of the Power of Pink events. This year the women’s swimming team started everything off with a huge win over both Vanderbilt and West Florida. “I was really...

Newcomers mixing well with men's basketball team

Newcomers mixing well with men's basketball team

Matthew Speakman September 30, 2016

When Retin Obasohan departed from the Alabama men’s basketball team, coach Avery Johnson knew he needed someone to step up and fill the big shoes Obasohan left behind. Early into the Crimson Tide's fall...

Music to her ears: Boswell perfects her shooting

Music to her ears: Boswell perfects her shooting

Matthew Speakman September 29, 2016

Growing up, Alabama sophomore Abbie Boswell was not just a soccer player. She was a musician, someone who loved to practice and work on her singing voice from an early age. Music has always been a big...

Brown is back, hungry to get back out there

Brown is back, hungry to get back out there

Cody Estremera September 29, 2016

As if it wasn’t already hard enough to play the No. 1 team in the country on its own stomping grounds, Kentucky now has to worry about Tony Brown. The Alabama defensive back is coming off a four-game...

Soccer defeats No. 15 Texas A&M in overtime

Soccer defeats No. 15 Texas A&M in overtime

Matthew Speakman September 25, 2016

It took a little longer than he would've liked, but on Sunday, Alabama coach Wes Hart picked up his first win over a ranked opponent when Alabama defeated No. 14 Texas A&M 2-1 in its third straight...

Men's tennis wraps up first tournament of new season

Men's tennis wraps up first tournament of new season

Cody Estremera September 25, 2016

The Four-in-the-Fall tournament, made up of Tulane, Columbia, Memphis and Alabama officially kicked off the fall season for the Alabama men’s tennis team. DAY 1:The Crimson Tide finished 6-7 in its...

Alabama soccer's physical battle with No. 15 Arkansas ends in overtime loss

Alabama soccer's physical battle with No. 15 Arkansas ends in overtime loss

Matthew Speakman September 22, 2016

Emotions ran high in Alabama’s 2-1 overtime loss to the No. 15 Arkansas Razorbacks on Thursday night. A total of 25 fouls were committed in the game, and three yellow cards were issued to coaches from...

Bamalytics: Examining the secret to Alabama soccer's success on offense this season

Matthew Speakman September 22, 2016

Alabama soccer has experienced solid offensive production to start the season. In its first nine games, the team has scored 21 goals, averaging 2.33 goals a game. So, what is the reason behind The Crimson...

Alabama women's basketball: Breaking down the upcoming schedule

Alabama women's basketball: Breaking down the upcoming schedule

Cody Estremera September 22, 2016

The Alabama women’s basketball team takes over the Coleman Coliseum for its upcoming 2016-17 season, which officially starts on Nov. 4 with a home matchup against West Alabama. This time around,...

Women's tennis prepares for fall season with clean slate

Women's tennis prepares for fall season with clean slate

Cody Estremera September 22, 2016

Thursday marks the start of the fall season for the Alabama women’s tennis team. The Crimson Tide travels to Houston to take part in the Rice Invitational, which begins Friday and concludes Sunday. There...

Alabama soccer returns home for SEC matchup with Arkansas

Alabama soccer returns home for SEC matchup with Arkansas

Matthew Speakman September 21, 2016

The Alabama soccer team will get the chance to do something it has not done in almost a month: play in front of its home fans.The team has been away from Tuscaloosa for the last six games, and on Thursday...

The Legacy Continued: Battle between former Alabama wide receivers highlights week two of the NFL

Cody Estremera September 20, 2016

Week two of the NFL season has come and gone. Now it's time to see how former Alabama standouts did on the gridiron. Let’s start in Oakland where a couple of Alabama great wide receivers played. Amari...

Alabama soccer finishes with tie against Kentucky

Alabama soccer finishes with tie against Kentucky

Matthew Speakman September 19, 2016

Alabama soccer tied Kentucky in its second Southeastern Conference game of the season. Alabama's record is now 6-2-1 and 1-0-1 in SEC play, while Kentucky's record becomes 4-3-2 overall and 0-1-1 in conference...

​Practice Report: Alabama baseball has first fall practice of the year

​Practice Report: Alabama baseball has first fall practice of the year

Cody Estremera September 12, 2016

Energetic, strict and high energy are just a few of the adjectives that describe first year coach Greg Goff. His first official practice as the 31st head coach for the Crimson Tide baseball program was...

GAMEDAY: Alabama's history in AT&T Stadium

Cody Estremera September 1, 2016

AT&T Stadium was built in 2009 for the Dallas Cowboys and was supposed to grow into a major home field advantage. The stadium has been anything but, though. The Cowboys have a record of just 27-28 at home.The...

Stratton, Alexander lead UA soccer's defense

Stratton, Alexander lead UA soccer's defense

Matthew Speakman September 1, 2016

The anchor of a good soccer defense has to be a strong goalkeeper.Alabama junior Kat Stratton prides herself in being the last line of defense for the Crimson Tide and knows it is her job to stop shots...

GAMEDAY: Games of the Week

Matthew Speakman September 1, 2016

1. Florida State vs. Ole MissLocation: Camping World Stadium, Orlando, FloridaThe Seminoles and Rebels both enter this season with a lot of hype. This is not only the best game of the weekend in terms...

Lacey Clarida scores Alabama soccer its fourth victory

Lacey Clarida scores Alabama soccer its fourth victory

Matthew Speakman August 28, 2016

Alabama soccer improved to 4-0 Sunday, when junior Lacey Clarida scored in the opening moments of the second half to give the team a 1-0 win over Chattanooga Mocs (1-3) in Chattanooga, Tennessee. This...

Lacey Clarida and Abbie Boswell lead Alabama to victory over Campbell

Matthew Speakman August 26, 2016

When sophomore Abbie Boswell transferred to Alabama from Ball State, she wanted to work as hard as she could for her new team and make an impact. In Alabama’s 4-0 victory against Campbell, Boswell had...

Newcomers provide depth, spark to Alabama

Matthew Speakman August 25, 2016

In collegiate athletics, recruiting can be 
everything. When Alabama coach Wes Hart came to Tuscaloosa in 2015, he knew he was going to have to bring in young players to build for 
the future.Alabama...

Seniors prepare to lead men's cross-country to new heights

Seniors prepare to lead men's cross-country to new heights

Cody Estremera August 22, 2016

Senior Connor Thompson has seen the cross-country team struggle with inexperience over the years, but he doesn’t expect that to happen this season.“Ever since I’ve been here we’ve been pretty young...

Soccer overcomes deficit with four second half goals

Soccer overcomes deficit with four second half goals

Matthew Speakman August 21, 2016

Many teams are tested before they can prove to be successful. They have to face a challenge to show that the team will prevail in tough situations. On Sunday, Alabama soccer faced a tough test in Murray...

Tori Gann makes Alabama soccer victorious  in first home game

Tori Gann makes Alabama soccer victorious in first home game

Matthew Speakman August 19, 2016

A storm almost stopped Tori Gann from having the best game of her young career, as the sophomore led Alabama to a 5-0 victory over Sam Houston State in the first home game of the season. After only scoring...

Soccer plans to use last season's results as motivation in Hart's second season

Cody Estremera August 19, 2016

This offseason the Alabama women’s soccer team, coming off a rough 2015 season, put in the work needed to be successful this year. Now is the time for the team to prove all that hard work accomplished...

Soccer places two on SEC preseason watchlist

Matthew Speakman August 19, 2016

By Matthew Speakman | StaffTwo Alabama soccer players, junior Celia Jimenez Delgado and sophomore Emma Welch, were selected to the Southeastern Conference coaches' preseason watch list for the 2016 season...

Alabama cross country seeks to make it to nationals in upcoming season

Alabama cross country seeks to make it to nationals in upcoming season

Cody Estremera August 18, 2016

For Hannah Waggoner, 2016 is her last chance to compete in a NCAA regional. The past three years has seen Waggoner change from the fresh-faced new recruit into the role of the sage veteran on the women’s...

Soccer team gains confidence during first spring under Hart

Soccer team gains confidence during first spring under Hart

Cody Estremera April 20, 2016

The Crimson Tide soccer team has had a busy offseason. The team has been putting in a lot of work as they wrap up coach Wes Hart's first spring season with the team.“Finally getting a full spring with...

Women's golf wins third SEC Championship

Matthew Speakman April 17, 2016

The Alabama women’s golf team won the 2016 SEC Women’s Golf Championship on Sunday after shooting a 7-under par 281 in the final round. This title is Alabama’s third in program history, with the...

Harris explodes, Scarbrough struggles in A-Day scrimmage

Harris explodes, Scarbrough struggles in A-Day scrimmage

Matthew Speakman April 16, 2016

Heading into spring football, Alabama running back Bo Scarbrough received a lot of hype after coaches and players alike raved about his talent. However, in Alabama’s A-Day game, another running back...

Receivers and defensive backs discuss what its like to face each other in spring practice

Receivers and defensive backs discuss what its like to face each other in spring practice

Matthew Speakman April 15, 2016

The old cliché practice makes perfect, can be tossed around very loosely every so often, but for Alabama’s wide receivers and corners it is something they take to heart. Going up against each other...

Saban reflects on a decade of A-Days

Saban reflects on a decade of A-Days

Matthew Speakman April 14, 2016

Alabama football’s A-Day game can be spectacle in the spring, as the team gives fans a sneak peek at what is to come for the season. The crowds are large, the weather is hot (sometimes) and the excitement...

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama wraps up final practice ahead of A-Day

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama wraps up final practice ahead of A-Day

Matthew Speakman April 14, 2016

The Alabama football team had its final practice of the spring season on Thursday, preparing for the team’s A-Day game on Saturday. The team went away from full pads, and only practiced in jerseys,...

Anderson prepares for expanded role

Anderson prepares for expanded role

Matthew Speakman April 14, 2016

Ryan Anderson is ready to elevate his game. In his time with the Crimson Tide, he has been known for his ability to disrupt passing plays.For his senior season, Anderson is ready to show that he is more...

PRACTICE REPORT: A-Day preparation continues in front of former Alabama football players

Matthew Speakman April 12, 2016

Alabama returned to practice after saturday’s second scrimmage to prepare for this week’s A-Day game. Practice went as schedule, as the players ran through many different drills.Coach Nick Saban was...

Novice team secures second place finish in Knecht Cup

Cody Estremera April 11, 2016

All seven boats that participated in the Knecht Cup for Alabama reached the finals of their races.The Crimson Tide improved on its performance from last year, when the team had six boats go to the finals,...

Alabama adds Brooks Donald Williams to women's basketball coaching staff

Matthew Speakman April 7, 2016

The Alabama women's basketball team made an addition to its coaching staff on Thursday. Former McNeese State head coach Brooks Donald Williams will join the Crimson Tide after spending the last nine years...

Alabama football draws in large audiences at home and in the stands, statistics show

Matthew Speakman April 7, 2016

Alabama fans have been known for their relentless efforts to make it into Bryant-Denny Stadium for football games, or to travel to neutral locations the Crimson Tide is playing at for select games. If...

Saban and players discuss ongoing quarterback competition following first spring scrimmage

Matthew Speakman April 7, 2016

The Alabama football team has seen multiple quarterback changes in the past three years. After the departure of AJ McCarron, the team started two senior quarterbacks in two years. This spring, the Crimson...

Alabama prepares for Battle of the Bayou

Alabama prepares for Battle of the Bayou

Cody Estremera April 7, 2016

The group of seniors on the Alabama track-and-field team is one of the best classes the University has ever seen. Both the men's and women's teams have put in work both on the track and in the classroom....

Rashaan Evans finds new role at inside linebacker

Rashaan Evans finds new role at inside linebacker

Matthew Speakman April 7, 2016

Rarely do players get to have their biggest performances on the biggest of stages. For Rashaan Evans, he did just that. As a sophomore in the national championship game, Evans set career highs in tackles,...

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama football works on fundamentals

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama football works on fundamentals

Matthew Speakman April 6, 2016

The Alabama football team returned to practice on Wednesday, going through many of the team’s usual drills. The team focused on many different aspects of the game as it prepares for the A-Day game...

Racing is rewarding for University freshman

Racing is rewarding for University freshman

Matthew Speakman April 4, 2016

Tyler Audie has always had a calculated perspective on life. So much so, that at the age of nine he earned the nickname, “The Professor,” among his Pop Warner football teammates.When an NFL trainer...

Making a splash: Relay win paces men's swimming to best finish since 1983

Making a splash: Relay win paces men's swimming to best finish since 1983

Matthew Speakman April 4, 2016

As one swimmer dives into the pool, he is racing for more than just individual glory. He is trying to bring his school its first 200-meter medley relay championship in the program’s history.When his...

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama football back in action after first scrimmage

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama football back in action after first scrimmage

Matthew Speakman April 4, 2016

After its first spring scrimmage, the Alabama football team returned to the field for practice on Monday. The team went through a pretty routine practice in its ninth session overall.Former Alabama and...

Golfers, not success, remain priority for Seawell

Golfers, not success, remain priority for Seawell

Cody Estremera April 2, 2016

The Crimson Tide men’s golf team rejuvenation started back in 2002 with the hire of Coach Jay Seawell. Now after two NCAA championships and 28 All-Americans, the team is continuing to play strong.Seawell’s...

Baseball club looks to lock down regionals spot with strong finish

Baseball club looks to lock down regionals spot with strong finish

Cody Estremera March 31, 2016

The Alabama club baseball team has been working hard all year, and it's paying off. The club is currently first in the standings while maintaining a 7-2 record overall. “We show up every day expecting...

Scarbrough, running backs work in backfield

Scarbrough, running backs work in backfield

Matthew Speakman March 31, 2016

The Alabama football team features players with the same number on both sides of the ball, which can make it confusing when attaching names to numbers. The key distinguisher between two players is size.Defensive...

Saban discusses what players are stepping up along the offensive line

Saban discusses what players are stepping up along the offensive line

Matthew Speakman March 28, 2016

Alabama football has seen multiple great offensive lineman pass through Tuscaloosa during head coach Nick Saban’s tenure. Players like Barrett Jones and Ryan Kelly established Alabama as a dominant team...