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Allen grows as defensive lineman, remains humble (and more)

Allen grows as defensive lineman, remains humble (and more)

Terrin Waack November 1, 2016

Despite his superman move during Alabama’s Week 9 beating of Texas A&M, defensive lineman Jonathan Allen doesn’t have a cape.The 6-foot-3, 291-pound beast flew – so much so that he was literally...

Behind the Process: Alabama defeats Texas A&M, loses star player

Behind the Process: Alabama defeats Texas A&M, loses star player

Terrin Waack October 24, 2016

During the 2016 Alabama football season, The Crimson White’s Terrin Waack will provide select stellar stats, obscure facts and notable quotes from the most recent game to take readers Behind the Process.No....

Switch in defense propels Alabama to victory over Texas A&M

Switch in defense propels Alabama to victory over Texas A&M

Terrin Waack October 22, 2016

He’s a 6-foot-3, 291-pound University of Alabama defensive lineman who can run for his life when needed. He proved so Saturday during No. 1 Alabama’s 33-14 creaming of No. 6 Texas A&M.Jonathan Allen...

Anderson says Crimson Tide members 'all love each other'

Anderson says Crimson Tide members 'all love each other'

Terrin Waack October 18, 2016

Ryan Anderson has a soft side.The 6-foot-2, 252-pound linebacker is in the midst of his fifth and final season at Alabama and the one thing he wants to do before closing out this chapter of his life is...

Going Up In Smoke: Alabama lights up after Third Saturday in October

Going Up In Smoke: Alabama lights up after Third Saturday in October

Terrin Waack October 16, 2016

During the 2016 Alabama football season, The Crimson White’s Terrin Waack will provide select stellar stats, obscure facts and notable quotes from the most recent game to take readers Behind the Process.No....

Alabama's non-offensive scoring streak lives on against Tennessee

Alabama's non-offensive scoring streak lives on against Tennessee

Terrin Waack October 16, 2016

By Terrin Waack | Assisstant Sports EditorKNOXVILLE, Tenn. — It was a perfect pass to Ronnie Harrison, but the Alabama defensive back was by no means Tennessee quarterback Joshua Dobbs’ intended target.As...

No smoke without fire: Players discuss the cigar tradition

No smoke without fire: Players discuss the cigar tradition

Terrin Waack October 13, 2016

Don’t let Jonathan Allen fool you.The University of Alabama defensive lineman isn’t a fan of cigars. He doesn’t even smoke one on the third Saturday in October after a good ole football game against...

Alabama linebacker dreams of riding live elephant mascot

Alabama linebacker dreams of riding live elephant mascot

Terrin Waack October 11, 2016

Linebacker Rashaan Evans would love for The University of Alabama to have its own elephant as a live mascot.The real-life Big Al could even lead the team onto the field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. It could...

HIGHLIGHTS: Saban addresses media after defeating Arkansas, before Tennessee

HIGHLIGHTS: Saban addresses media after defeating Arkansas, before Tennessee

Terrin Waack October 10, 2016

University of Alabama football coach Nick Saban addressed the media Monday prior to his team’s Week 7 matchup against Tennessee.Here are some highlights from Monday’s press conference: Alabama is...

Behind the Process: Alabama roasts Hogs

Behind the Process: Alabama roasts Hogs

Terrin Waack October 9, 2016

During the 2016 Alabama football season, The Crimson White’s Terrin Waack will provide select stellar stats, obscure facts and notable quotes from the most recent game to take readers Behind the Process.No....

Alabama offense shows balance against Arkansas

Alabama offense shows balance against Arkansas

Terrin Waack October 9, 2016

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Jalen Hurts proved he can do just about anything Saturday during No. 1 Alabama’s 49-30 defeat of No. 16 Arkansas at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium.Although he threw two touchdown...

Hentges ready to step up when needed

Hentges ready to step up when needed

Terrin Waack October 4, 2016

Tight end Hale Hentges was shocked when Alabama started recruiting him for football in high school.The Jefferson City, Missouri, native was sitting in class at Helias High School when all of a sudden he...

PRACTICE REPORT: Stewart returns to practice with wide receivers

PRACTICE REPORT: Stewart returns to practice with wide receivers

Terrin Waack October 3, 2016

The Alabama football team returned to practice Monday for the first time since its weekend defeat of Kentucky, 34-6.The Crimson Tide has now scored seven non-offensive touchdowns this season, and five...

Behind the Process: Crimson Tide drowns Wildcats

Behind the Process: Crimson Tide drowns Wildcats

Terrin Waack October 2, 2016

During the 2016 Alabama football season, The Crimson White’s Terrin Waack will provide select stellar stats, obscure facts and notable quotes from the most recent game to take readers Behind the Process.No....

Alabama defense continues to dominate against Kentucky

Alabama defense continues to dominate against Kentucky

Terrin Waack October 2, 2016

Kentucky had just crossed over into Alabama territory, and the Wildcats were trailing by a single touchdown almost midway through the second quarter.Facing a third-and-five situation, Kentucky quarterback...

HIGHLIGHTS: Saban updates injuries, suspensions and more

HIGHLIGHTS: Saban updates injuries, suspensions and more

Terrin Waack September 26, 2016

University of Alabama football coach Nick Saban addressed the media before Monday for the first time since the Crimson Tide’s 48-0 pummeling of Kent State. No. 1 Alabama hosts Kentucky for its homecoming...

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama football looks to build of shut out

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama football looks to build of shut out

Terrin Waack September 26, 2016

The University of Alabama football team completed its first shutout Saturday, 48-0, against Kent State, and the Crimson Tide returned to practice Monday as it prepares to host Kentucky this weekend for...

Behind the Process: Alabama shuts out Kent State

Behind the Process: Alabama shuts out Kent State

Terrin Waack September 25, 2016

During the 2016 Alabama football season, The Crimson White’s Terrin Waack will provide select stellar stats, obscure facts and notable quotes from the most recent game to take readers Behind the Process.No....

Shut out complete: Alabama defense allows Kent State only one big play

Shut out complete: Alabama defense allows Kent State only one big play

Terrin Waack September 24, 2016

The University of Alabama football team finally did it. Its defense came close already this season, but was unable to follow through with it until now.Alabama completed its first shut out of the season,...

Under Construction: Alabama seeks better performance against Kent State

Under Construction: Alabama seeks better performance against Kent State

Terrin Waack September 22, 2016

The University of Alabama football team is undefeated three games into its season, but coach Nick Saban still isn’t exactly happy with where his team is at execution wise.Saban was proud of how the Crimson...

Sims ready to step up in receiving corps with Stewart questionable

Terrin Waack September 20, 2016

Quarterbacks can overthrow Cam Sims, but the University of Alabama wide receiver says he’ll go get it regardless.Standing at 6-foot-5, Sims believes he brings a serious deep threat to the Alabama receiving...

Saban flashes back to Kent State shootings

Saban flashes back to Kent State shootings

Terrin Waack September 20, 2016

In preparation for this weekend’s matchup, University of Alabama coach Nick Saban is watching film of a team he is all too familiar: Kent State University. It’s the 64-year-old coach’s alma mater,...

HIGHLIGHTS: Saban addresses media one last time before Ole Miss

HIGHLIGHTS: Saban addresses media one last time before Ole Miss

Terrin Waack September 14, 2016

Alabama coach Nick Saban addressed the media Wednesday one last time before the team heads to Oxford, Mississippi, to take on the Ole Miss Rebels. The game is Saturday at 2:30 p.m. in Vaught–Hemingway...

The dream to start on Alabama offensive line

The dream to start on Alabama offensive line

Terrin Waack September 13, 2016

Bradley Bozeman has playing a game of Ping-Pong on the Alabama offensive line for quite some time now.The redshirt junior really doesn’t seem to mind, though.“It’s just another day at the office...

GAMEDAY: A look back at the Crimson Tide and USC

Terrin Waack September 1, 2016

When it comes down to NFL running backs, defensive lineman Jonathan Allen would pick Derrick Henry over Reggie Bush and Kenyan Drake over Lendale White.But that’s because the Alabama senior is loyal...

A lighter Reuben Foster is ready for season opener

A lighter Reuben Foster is ready for season opener

Terrin Waack August 30, 2016

Reuben Foster has dropped 15 pounds since last season.Comparing the old and new versions of himself to cars, Foster believes he was a Tahoe, but not anymore. “Yeah, [it’s] like testing a new automobile,”...

Alabama football keeps health top priority, thanks to nutritionist

Alabama football keeps health top priority, thanks to nutritionist

Terrin Waack August 25, 2016

Wide receiver Gehrig Dieter wears a black Fitbit on his left wrist, the type that’s able to track his heartbeat.The Bowling Green senior transfer doesn’t care so much about the number of steps he accumulates...

Alabama football keeps health top priority, thanks to nutritionist

Alabama football keeps health top priority, thanks to nutritionist

Terrin Waack August 24, 2016

Wide receiver Gehrig Dieter wears a black Fitbit on his left wrist, the type that’s able to track his heartbeat. The Bowling Green senior transfer doesn’t care so much about the number of steps he...

Ryan Anderson, Gehrig Dieter adjust to new roles within Crimson Tide

Ryan Anderson, Gehrig Dieter adjust to new roles within Crimson Tide

Terrin Waack August 24, 2016

Ryan Anderson spent four years flying under the radar among his Alabama football teammates. He wasn’t yelling in their faces. He wasn’t telling them what to do.The outside linebacker led by example.“I’ve...

PRACTICE REPORT: Football practices inside Friday before second scrimmage

PRACTICE REPORT: Football practices inside Friday before second scrimmage

Terrin Waack August 19, 2016

Alabama wrapped up its last football practice Friday afternoon indoors before running its second scrimmage on Saturday.Bo Scarbrough led the running backs in each drill, followed by Damien Harris and...

PRACTICE REPORT: Cornerback Kendall Sheffield's number spotted at practice, but not him

PRACTICE REPORT: Cornerback Kendall Sheffield's number spotted at practice, but not him

Terrin Waack August 17, 2016

Classes started Wednesday at the University of Alabama. Therefore, more walk-on football players were allowed to practice with the rest of the Crimson Tide during its first practice after fall camp. Taking...

Nick Saban unsure why cornerback Kendall Sheffield missed practices

Nick Saban unsure why cornerback Kendall Sheffield missed practices

Terrin Waack August 16, 2016

People aren't exactly sure where Kendall Sheffield is. The freshman cornerback has missed three practices — two on Monday and one on Tuesday — and has not given any form of an explanation. "I don't...

Walk-on linebacker Jamey Mosley earns scholarship, receives praise

Walk-on linebacker Jamey Mosley earns scholarship, receives praise

Terrin Waack August 16, 2016

After Alabama football coach Nick Saban made the announcement Monday night, there was a collective roar released in the room — in a good way. His team was happy. Jamey Mosley has received a scholarship."It's...

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama stays busy with football practice before classes start

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama stays busy with football practice before classes start

Terrin Waack August 16, 2016

Tuesday officially marked the last day of summer vacation, but there was no relaxing for the Alabama football team. The tight ends did a little bit of everything during the practice's viewing period....

Sports legend continues to give back to state with Bo Bikes Bama five years after the April 27 tornado

Sports legend continues to give back to state with Bo Bikes Bama five years after the April 27 tornado

Terrin Waack April 27, 2016

At home with his wife in Chicago, Bo Jackson couldn’t take his eyes off the television in front of him as the news showed what was unraveling in the South on April 27, 2011. The former Auburn Tiger once...

Gymnastics finishes third at NCAA Championships

Gymnastics finishes third at NCAA Championships

Terrin Waack April 17, 2016

The University of Alabama gymnastics team finished third in the 2016 NCAA Championships on Saturday night. The Crimson Tide posted a final score of 197.4375 for the Super Six finals in Fort Worth, Texas....

Gymnastics advances to NCAA Championship Super Six Team Final

Terrin Waack April 16, 2016

The University of Alabama gymnastics team advanced itself to the NCAA Championship Super Six Team Final after posting an overall score of 197.3875 Friday night at semifinals in Fort Worth, Texas. Also...

GAMEDAY: Just for kicks

GAMEDAY: Just for kicks

Terrin Waack April 14, 2016

When he was a freshman in 2014, people used to joke, “JK Scott for Heisman.” Scott totaled 55 punts for 2,640 yards, and he averaged 48 yards per punt, featuring a season-high 73-yard punt.Scott never...

Breaking Through: Bresette earns key spot in lineup

Breaking Through: Bresette earns key spot in lineup

Terrin Waack April 14, 2016

University of Alabama gymnast Jenna Bresette doesn’t always throw the cleanest warm ups on the vault, and she knows it. Coach Dana Duckworth knows it too, and she’ll give Bresette a look, signifying...

Next man up? Alabama has to replace top two running backs this spring

Next man up? Alabama has to replace top two running backs this spring

Terrin Waack April 11, 2016

It has been a long time since The University of Alabama football team has had to replace two key running backs. After winning the 2015 National Championship – the Crimson Tide lost Kenyan Drake and Derrick...

How the numbers look after football's second scrimmage

Terrin Waack April 9, 2016

Here are the statistics Alabama's athletic communications office provided after football's second  scrimmage:RushingBo Scarbrough: 12 rushes, 11 yards, 1 touchdownDamien Harris: 8 rushes, 56 yards Ronnie...

Football completes second scrimmage, one week left of spring practices

Football completes second scrimmage, one week left of spring practices

Terrin Waack April 9, 2016

After notching its 11th spring practice the previous day, the Alabama football team returned to Bryant-Denny Stadium for its second scrimmage in which coach Nick Saban saw his first teams play well on...

PRACTICE REPORT: Football practices in front of large crowd

PRACTICE REPORT: Football practices in front of large crowd

Terrin Waack April 8, 2016

The University of Alabama football team had a large audience for its 11th spring practice Friday afternoon. Coach Nick Saban, along with the rest of the Alabama football coaching stuff, is currently hosting...

Sticking the landing: Seniors close out Coleman Coliseum, now seek championship

Sticking the landing: Seniors close out Coleman Coliseum, now seek championship

Terrin Waack April 4, 2016

The University of Alabama gymnastics team held its senior night on Feb. 26, but Saturday officially marked the last time seniors Lauren Beers and Carley Sims will ever compete in Coleman Coliseum.Competing...

Alabama gymnastics takes first at regionals, advances to championships

Alabama gymnastics takes first at regionals, advances to championships

Terrin Waack April 2, 2016

Despite facing a fall on the balance beam and on the floor exercise, the University of Alabama gymnastics team claimed first place with a score of 197.125 at the NCAA Tuscaloosa Gymnastics Regionals on...

PRACTICE REPORT: Football holds seventh spring practice, halfway mark for A-Day

Terrin Waack April 1, 2016

The University of Alabama football team practiced Monday and Wednesday in full pads, but the players spent Friday afternoon's practice in mesh shorts, for a lack of complete padding. Friday marked Alabama's...

Student tickets available for Tuscaloosa NCAA Regional Gymnastics meet

Terrin Waack March 31, 2016

The No. 4 University of Alabama gymnastics team will host the Tuscaloosa NCAA Regional meet on Saturday, April 2 at 4 p.m. CT in Coleman Coliseum. Alabama is the No. 1 seed and will be competing against...

Floor it: Gymnastics seeks to improve in regional appearance

Floor it: Gymnastics seeks to improve in regional appearance

Terrin Waack March 31, 2016

It started against Auburn on Feb. 12 when the Alabama gymnastics team lost by 0.025, snapping its 117-winning streak over the Tigers. From that point on, the Crimson Tide focused on where that 0.025 could...

Read Bama Read: Alabama gymnastics coach gives back to community

Read Bama Read: Alabama gymnastics coach gives back to community

Terrin Waack March 28, 2016

On a Sunday evening almost five years ago, Donna Benjamin walked out into her backyard and sat down on a step. She was on the phone with Dana Duckworth, the current University of Alabama gymnastics coach,...

Gymnastics places second at SEC Championships, a fraction of a point short

Gymnastics places second at SEC Championships, a fraction of a point short

Terrin Waack March 19, 2016

The No. 4 University of Alabama gymnastics team, along with its opponents at the 2016 SEC Championships, waited – and then waited some more – for the judges to announce Florida’s Bridgette Caquotta’s...

Gymnastics starts postseason with SEC Championships on Saturday

Gymnastics starts postseason with SEC Championships on Saturday

Terrin Waack March 18, 2016

The No. 4 University of Alabama gymnastics team heads to Little Rock, Arkansas for the 2016 SEC Championships. As the two-time defending conference champion, Alabama looks to defend its title on Saturday,...

Gymnastics finishes regular season with loss to LSU

Gymnastics finishes regular season with loss to LSU

Terrin Waack March 5, 2016

The Alabama gymnastics team faced two breaks on the uneven bars during its first rotation Friday night. The gymnasts looked to each other and tried to shake it off, but ultimately, the No. 3 Crimson Tide...

Silencing doubts: Guerra's journey back into gymnastics

Silencing doubts: Guerra's journey back into gymnastics

Terrin Waack March 4, 2016

There were many people who doubted her, not believing she could actually make a comeback, and at times, she was one of those people, but nothing was going to stop Ari Guerra from competing gymnastics...

Simple at the plate: Softball completes sweep of Easton Bama Bash

Simple at the plate: Softball completes sweep of Easton Bama Bash

Terrin Waack February 28, 2016

The No. 4 Alabama softball team defeated No. 14 Tennessee, 6-5, Sunday afternoon, to complete its sweep of the Easton Bama Bash, but going into the bottom of the seventh inning, Alabama wasn’t so sure...

Alabama defeats Arizona, Marshall during Easton Bama Bash

Alabama defeats Arizona, Marshall during Easton Bama Bash

Terrin Waack February 27, 2016

The No. 4 University of Alabama softball team swept its double-header on Saturday’s portion of the Easton Bama Bash. First, it defeated No. 15 Arizona, 9-1. Then, it followed up with a 4-2 win over...

Beers rocks senior night as Alabama defeats Georgia

Beers rocks senior night as Alabama defeats Georgia

Terrin Waack February 27, 2016

It started out like any other performance on the vault, but it finished perfect. Senior Lauren Beers took a deep breath, ran down the runway and executed her routine. Soon after she stuck her landing,...

Gymnastics wins first quad meet of the season at Penn State

Terrin Waack February 20, 2016

The No. 4 Alabama gymnastics team won its first quad meet of the season on Saturday at Penn State’s Rec Hall. It scored a 197.300, marking its third consecutive 197+ score, while No. 13 Denver scored...

Raising the bar: Gymnastics rehearses for championships

Raising the bar: Gymnastics rehearses for championships

Terrin Waack February 18, 2016

The Alabama gymnastics team has not cracked into the top three since its first meet against UCLA. It started its season at No. 3, but after that first loss, it quickly fell to No. 6. Since then, it’s...

Gymnastics comes back after Friday loss, downs West Virginia

Gymnastics comes back after Friday loss, downs West Virginia

Terrin Waack February 14, 2016

Alabama gymnastics coach Dana Duckworth didn’t hide her emotions during Sunday’s meet. She was all over the place, hugging the gymnasts and waving at the fans to get louder. She was excited, and rightfully...

It's over:  Alabama gymnastics falls to Auburn, Streak ends at 117

It's over: Alabama gymnastics falls to Auburn, Streak ends at 117

Terrin Waack February 13, 2016

AUBURN - It took more than 36 years, but it finally happened. The No. 4 Alabama gymnastic team’s 117-meet streak over No. 8 Auburn came to an end Friday night as the Tigers celebrated a 197.275 to 197.250...

Gymnastics training smart for two-meet weekend

Gymnastics training smart for two-meet weekend

Terrin Waack February 11, 2016

The No. 4 Alabama (3-3) gymnastics team is over halfway through its regular season. With only five meets on its journey to the SEC Championships, the Crimson Tide will get two out of the way this weekend...

Duckworth's history helps her team

Duckworth's history helps her team

Terrin Waack February 11, 2016

By Terrin Waack | Assistant Sports EditorThe day after Alabama claimed the 1991 NCAA Gymnastics Championship title as a team, then-sophomore Dana Dobransky was to compete individually for the NCAA balance...

Life as a student-athlete is a balancing act

Life as a student-athlete is a balancing act

Terrin Waack February 8, 2016

Each semester at The University of Alabama, junior Erin Routliffe’s days are planned out for her.In the midst of spring athletics last year, Routliffe, a member of the women’s tennis team, woke up...

Gymnastics fights to win 12th annual Power of Pink meet

Gymnastics fights to win 12th annual Power of Pink meet

Terrin Waack February 6, 2016

Senior Lauren Beers is the leader of the Alabama gymnastics team, and on Friday night during No. 4 Alabama’s 196.775 to 195.525 win over No. 25 Kentucky, she was the only gymnast to take a fall on the...

Gymnastics hosts 12th annual Power of Pink

Gymnastics hosts 12th annual Power of Pink

Terrin Waack February 4, 2016

The University of Alabama campus slowly but surely started to glow pink this past week. The lights are a reminder that the 12th annual Power of Pink gymnastics meet on Friday against No. 25 Kentucky. More...

Gymnasts compete for more than personal glory

Gymnasts compete for more than personal glory

Terrin Waack February 1, 2016

Do it for her. The women on the Alabama gymnastics team don’t go through all the preparing, the practicing and the competing they do for themselves, instead they do it for each other, for their teammates,...

Alabama posts best road score in country in loss to No. 1 Florida Gators

Alabama posts best road score in country in loss to No. 1 Florida Gators

Terrin Waack January 30, 2016

Although its overall score marked a new season-high and the best road score in the country this season, the No. 5 Alabama gymnastics team lost to the No. 1 Florida Gators on Friday night, 198.175 to 197.525....

Gymnastics prepares to take on defending-champion Florida

Gymnastics prepares to take on defending-champion Florida

Terrin Waack January 28, 2016

It’s been over two years since the Alabama gymnastics team last traveled to Gainesville, Florida, for a meet, but on Friday, the No. 5 Alabama Crimson Tide will once again return to Gator territory to...

Alabama is unable to overcome poor outing on balance beam and falls to Arkansas

Terrin Waack January 23, 2016

The No. 4 Alabama gymnastics team fell to No. 10 Arkansas for the first time ever in Coleman Coliseum and the fourth time overall, 196.700 to 196.400.The Crimson Tide had a rough night on the balance beam,...

GAMEDAY: How a team meeting got Alabama back on track after loss to Ole Miss

GAMEDAY: How a team meeting got Alabama back on track after loss to Ole Miss

Terrin Waack January 22, 2016

Back on Sept. 19, the No. 2 Alabama Crimson Tide football team lost, 43-37, to the No. 15 Ole Miss Rebels.“We play for Alabama; expectations are high,” senior defensive back Cyrus Jones said. “We...

Gymnastics practices true mental toughness

Gymnastics practices true mental toughness

Terrin Waack January 21, 2016

The legacy has been protected. Now, it needs to be lived.After being coached by Sarah Patterson for 36 seasons, The University of Alabama gymnastics team welcomed Dana Duckworth as its new head coach starting...

Gymnastics prepares to take on Auburn in the Crimson Tide's second meet of the weekend

Gymnastics prepares to take on Auburn in the Crimson Tide's second meet of the weekend

Terrin Waack January 16, 2016

After defeating the No. 14 Missouri, 197.175 to 196.050 on Friday, the No. 6 Alabama gymnastics team heads to Birmingham for the Elevate the Stage meet against No. 7 Auburn on Sunday. “We’ve been...

Floor exercise leads Alabama gymnastics over Mizzou

Floor exercise leads Alabama gymnastics over Mizzou

Terrin Waack January 15, 2016

Much like the fireworks lit before the meet, the Alabama gymnastics team finished its home and SEC opener on the floor with a bang.As the last performer, senior Lauren Beers wrapped up the night with a...

Gymnastics rebounds against Missouri

Gymnastics rebounds against Missouri

Terrin Waack January 15, 2016

Alabama gymnastics coach Dana Duckworth said Friday’s meet against Missouri was going to be for the team’s fans, and after the meet’s final scores were announced, the cheers in Coleman Coliseum showed...

Despite youth, Alabama seeks to live up to tradition when facing Missouri

Terrin Waack January 14, 2016

With nine SEC titles and six NCAA Championship titles, there’s a standard that follows the Alabama gymnastics team. The Crimson Tide finished as No. 1 first in 1988 and most recently in 2012, but after...

Gymnastics looks to build on less than ideal start

Terrin Waack January 14, 2016

The Alabama gymnastics team started its 2016 season off with a loss, but so what? Senior Carley Sims isn’t worried. “That first meet was good to get the jitters out so I think there is nowhere but...

Alabama prepares to defend SEC title from Florida

Alabama prepares to defend SEC title from Florida

Terrin Waack December 3, 2015

Alabama is going to have to be aware of all that is happening on the other side of the line of scrimmage on Saturday when it plays against the Gators in the SEC Championship. Defensive lineman D.J. Pettway...

Sierra Wilson has a school record, big dreams and a chance to get one more victory at Alabama

Sierra Wilson has a school record, big dreams and a chance to get one more victory at Alabama

Terrin Waack November 27, 2015

The setter is the quarterback of a volleyball team and as a senior, Sierra Wilson has filled that position ever since she started her first match in a crimson and white uniform bearing that Alabama “A”...

Practice Report: Alabama finishes preparing for Iron Bowl

Practice Report: Alabama finishes preparing for Iron Bowl

Terrin Waack November 26, 2015

Classes were dismissed, the campus was dead, but none of that mattered to the Alabama football team. Instead of it being a week of relaxation, it’s a week of preparation. The Iron Bowl is Saturday and...

Only room for one team in Alabama

Terrin Waack November 20, 2015

When it comes to college football, it all comes down to bragging rights within the borders of Alabama. Any athletic event between the Auburn Tigers and the Alabama Crimson Tide is considered an Iron Bowl....

GAMEDAY: CokerDeepBall: The important things in life

GAMEDAY: CokerDeepBall: The important things in life

Terrin Waack November 19, 2015

Huntsville is home to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center, but when a lifelong Alabama football fan sees those decommissioned rockets, he thinks of something even more important.“Once upon a time, those...

The beginning of the end

The beginning of the end

Terrin Waack November 19, 2015

For 25 men, Saturday will mark the last time they play football in Bryant-Denny Stadium for The University of Alabama. They’ll continue to sport their respective jersey numbers for the last two regular...

Kat Hutson takes competitive nature to outside hitter

Kat Hutson takes competitive nature to outside hitter

Terrin Waack November 19, 2015

Whether her old sister Madelyn liked it or not, sophomore Kat Hutson strayed from her basketball path and started playing volleyball around the same time her sister did.“I always wanted to do what she...

Practice Report: Alabama seniors practice before final home game as NFL scout observes

Practice Report: Alabama seniors practice before final home game as NFL scout observes

Terrin Waack November 18, 2015

 Alabama’s last home football game of the season is right around the corner, which means it’s also senior day. Coach Nick Saban recognized this during his normal Monday press conference. “Senior...

Volleyball sweeps Auburn

Terrin Waack November 15, 2015

Foster Auditorium was packed Sunday afternoon for Alabama’s volleyball match against rival Auburn. There were many people in crimson and white, and there many were people in navy blue and...

GAMEDAY: Henry steals the spotlight

GAMEDAY: Henry steals the spotlight

Terrin Waack November 12, 2015

Leading up to Alabama’s showdown between the hedges against the Bulldogs in Athens, there was ample discussion about running back Nick Chubb. Then, during the two weeks before LSU came to town, there...

Volleyball's Evangelista digs her new home

Volleyball's Evangelista digs her new home

Terrin Waack November 12, 2015

Just over three years ago, Bruna Evangelista was living in Caete, Brazil, with her family.She was presented with the opportunity to play volleyball in the U.S., but at the time, Evangelista was unsure...

Volleyball wins three in a row

Terrin Waack November 9, 2015

For the first time this season, the Alabama volleyball team won three matches in a row. It started with a 3-2 win over Arkanasas back on November 1, then this weekend, Alabama defeated both Tennessee on...

Volleyball tops Arkansas in five sets

Terrin Waack November 2, 2015

The Crimson Tide and the Razorbacks were back-and-forth Sunday night during their volleyball game in Arkansas. Alabama started with the lead during set one, but soon lost it to Arkansas. The teams were...

Volleyball falls to Missouri in five sets

Terrin Waack October 29, 2015

Unlike earlier this season, Alabama volleyball fell to Missouri in five sets Wednesday night, 3-2, in a back-and-forth match until the final fifth set. Alabama won the first set, making it all the way...

Receivers step up after loss of Robert Foster

Terrin Waack October 29, 2015

Robert Foster was Alabama’s starting receiver.He had his first career start with the Crimson Tide in the 2015 season opener against Wisconsin, where he totaled four receptions for 50 yards, leading...

Alabama football goes back to basics during bye week

Alabama football goes back to basics during bye week

Terrin Waack October 29, 2015

It's fall break at the University of Alabama, but when it comes to football, it’s also a bye week, which means it’s back to the basics for the Crimson Tide. Alabama (7-1) has played eight games...

Volleyball travels to Missouri, Arkansas

Terrin Waack October 27, 2015

Alabama (10-12, 4-4 SEC) will travel to Columbia, Missouri, to face the Tigers for the second time this season. The first time the two teams played each other, the Crimson Tide came out with...

Practice Report: Alabama continues to work on getting turnovers

Practice Report: Alabama continues to work on getting turnovers

Terrin Waack October 27, 2015

The Alabama football team practiced indoors Tuesday afternoon. It is not preparing to face anyone specific this Halloween weekend since the Crimson Tide has its bye week before it hosts LSU the following...

Players remember their former teammate

Terrin Waack October 26, 2015

Players and coaches of The University of Alabama football team lost a brother during the week leading up to its home game against Tennessee. Former running back Altee Tenpenny died in a one-car wreck...

Alabama sweeps Georgia

Alabama sweeps Georgia

Terrin Waack October 26, 2015

The Alabama volleyball team faced both ends of the spectrum this weekend. It got swept by Kentucky on Friday, 3-0, but on Sunday against Georgia, the match finished 3-0 – this time in favor of the Crimson...

Kryssi Daniels brings passion to the volleyball court

Kryssi Daniels brings passion to the volleyball court

Terrin Waack October 23, 2015

Kryssi Daniels has been a die-hard Alabama fan as far back as she can remember.She was originally committed to Middle Tennessee State for volleyball, but two months before she was supposed to arrive...

Crimson Tide seeks victory over SEC rival

Crimson Tide seeks victory over SEC rival

Terrin Waack October 22, 2015

Coach Nick Saban said he always knew that Alabama-Tennessee was a big rivalry. It’s just something a kid grows up knowing. He compared it to other rivalries that are commonly known: USC-UCLA, Ohio State-Michigan,...

GAMEDAY: In-tents ingenuity for intense injuries

GAMEDAY: In-tents ingenuity for intense injuries

Terrin Waack October 22, 2015

The Alabama football has a new toy on its sideline – a pop-up medical tent.The tent does not have an official name yet, but it has seen the sideline of every home and away game, minus the season opener...

GAMEDAY: Sweet Home Alabama

GAMEDAY: Sweet Home Alabama

Terrin Waack October 22, 2015

Richard Mullaney has found his home. The day after his graduation party, he shoved as much as he could into two duffel bags, hopped on a plane and found himself in Alabama with no idea what to do.The...