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Fundamental: Comparing the Cotton Bowl teams

Fundamental: Comparing the Cotton Bowl teams

Kelly Ward December 30, 2015

DALLAS — Michigan State isn’t flashy. It doesn’t do neat little tricks and run a hurry-up like other teams. It’s fundamentally sound in all phases of the game and dares you to beat it.Alabama will...

Coker could be answer to Michigan State front

Coker could be answer to Michigan State front

Sean Landry December 30, 2015

DALLAS–At this stage, Derrick Henry is the furthest thing from a secret weapon. He's more like a siege engine, a war hammer, a battering ram that will inevitably break through the line.The Spartans of...

Saban: Focus, playing with edge key before CFP Semifinal

Saban: Focus, playing with edge key before CFP Semifinal

Kelly Ward December 30, 2015

DALLAS — Michigan State hasn’t won a national title since 1966. It’s two wins away from taking home the hardware.A national title would mean everything to the Spartans.Just ask Alabama coach Nick...

Cotton Bowl Roundup, days three and four: Defense reigns

Cotton Bowl Roundup, days three and four: Defense reigns

CW Staff December 29, 2015

DALLAS–Alabama's defense has been the news for the past two days, following their scheduled press conferences with a media day appearance in which the defensive line stole the show. The Crimson Tide...

Alabama front seven takes on pack mentality

Alabama front seven takes on pack mentality

Kelly Ward December 29, 2015

DALLAS — Anchored by players like A'Shawn Robinson, Alabama’s defensive line is intimidating enough that defensive coordinator Kirby Smart joked that the line was the reason he stayed at Alabama through...

Players weigh in on strength coach Scott Cochran

Players weigh in on strength coach Scott Cochran

Sean Landry December 29, 2015

Well-known Alabama strength coach Scott Cochran announced his intent to stay at the University earlier this month. The move was praised by fans who feared losing the popular and energetic sideline figure...

Cotton Bowl Roundup, day two: Alabama's offense and Lane Kiffin

Cotton Bowl Roundup, day two: Alabama's offense and Lane Kiffin

CW Staff December 29, 2015

The Crimson Tide's first full day in Dallas before the Cotton Bowl saw a full practice for the team and media appearances from offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin and the offense's leaders. CW Coverage:Lane...

Here comes the General: Ragland commands Alabama's defense

Here comes the General: Ragland commands Alabama's defense

Kelly Ward December 29, 2015

DALLAS — On the field, Reggie Ragland surveys with an experienced eye. He commands the defense. Alabama's defense relies on the veteran linebacker to call out what adjustments it needs to make. He...

Nick Saban matches $10,000 donation to Children's Medical Center

CW Staff December 28, 2015

DALLAS -- As part of No. 2 Alabama football's trip to the Cotton Bowl and its upcoming matchup with No. 3 Michigan State in the Cotton Bowl, the team visited Children's Medical Center of Dallas. During...

Michigan State quarterback, co-offensive coordinator break down Alabama defense

Michigan State quarterback, co-offensive coordinator break down Alabama defense

Kelly Ward December 28, 2015

DALLAS — It’s hard to miss A’Shawn Robinson or Jarran Reed walking around. Michigan State quarterback Connor Cook certainly didn’t as he passed by the Alabama defensive linemen on his way into...

Even Alabama's offense changes with the times

Even Alabama's offense changes with the times

Kelly Ward December 27, 2015

DALLAS — Before offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin came to Alabama after the 2013 season, people didn’t use no-huddle to describe the Crimson Tide offense. Hurry-up wasn’t even in the conversation.Now...

Lane Kiffin talks his second season, "The Process," future at Alabama

Lane Kiffin talks his second season, “The Process,” future at Alabama

Sean Landry December 27, 2015

When Alabama hired Lane Kiffin to take over as offensive coordinator, pearls were clutched in a then-unseen volume. Here was a botched head coach who left flaming mattresses in his wake after leaving...