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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...

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...

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...

Women's tennis falls to LSU

Matthew Speakman March 5, 2016

Alabama women’s tennis fell in its first conference match up, losing to the No. 9 LSU Tigers in a 4-3 decision. The Crimson Tide, ranked 38, was able to capture a doubles point, but still came up short...

A Farewell to Foster

A Farewell to Foster

Matthew Speakman February 25, 2016

This Thursday will be the last time Alabama gets to play in front of the its home fans at Foster Auditorium. With this game comes senior night, the time of the year where the veterans of the program say...

Working for what she wants

Working for what she wants

Matthew Speakman February 22, 2016

When freshman Shaquera Wade stepped on campus at The University of Alabama, she knew she had to prove herself to earn a spot in Alabama’s starting lineup. Having to prove herself to others is nothing...

Practice squad sharpens Curry's team

Practice squad sharpens Curry's team

Matthew Speakman February 18, 2016

When coach Kristy Curry arrived at Alabama she knew changes had to be made for the program to be successful. One critical change she made was the creation of an 
all-male practice squad.“They are kind...

GAMEDAY: Another one

GAMEDAY: Another one

Matthew Speakman January 22, 2016

Alabama football, which is always loaded with NFL prospects, got even more good news over the weekend when many of its stars (who were on the fence about entering the NFL draft or not) decided to return...

Women's basketball faces Valley State

Matthew Speakman November 22, 2015

Alabama women’s basketball will face off against the Mississippi Valley State Devils today in Foster Auditorium. Alabama enters the game 2-0 with their average margin of victory being 43 points in their...

Women's basketball tops App State 93-59

Matthew Speakman November 17, 2015

Sophomore Meoshonti Knight recorded Alabama’s first 20-point game of the season as the women’s basketball team took down Appalachian State 93-59, improving to 2-0 on the year. Knight recorded a career-high...

Farnham-Rose makes home in Tuscaloosa

Farnham-Rose makes home in Tuscaloosa

Matthew Speakman November 12, 2015

Tuscaloosa is a town in the central part of Alabama, as most of the people who live here would know. It is a completely familiar environment to the students of The University of Alabama.This environment...

Kosgei captures SEC championship

Matthew Speakman November 1, 2015

University of Alabama junior Antibahs Kosgei captured the SEC Championship in College Station, Texas, after finishing the race with a time of 23:24.20. Kosgei lead the entire race and is the first Alabama...

Rugby holds perfect conference record

Matthew Speakman October 16, 2015

The Alabama men’s rugby team has improved its record to 4-0 after a victory over Vanderbilt on Oct. 9.The team is off to a hot start this season, winning their first four games all by double digits....

Alex Gray aims for ultimate stage

Alex Gray aims for ultimate stage

Matthew Speakman October 8, 2015

Alex Gray is a towering figure. I found the back of my head touching my spine when making eye contact with the 6-foot-5-inch junior swimmer from Birmingham, Alabama. Size can be intimidating, especially...