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Saban confirms Barnett's departure from the program

Saban confirms Barnett's departure from the program

Elliott Propes September 29, 2016

Wednesday No. 8 was missing during media availability at Alabama football practice. On Thursday head coach Nick Saban confirmed that redshirt freshman quarterback Blake Barnett is transferring."We received...

PRACTICE REPORT: Barnett missing among Alabama quarterbacks

Elliott Propes September 28, 2016

The man who started as Alabama’s quarterback opening day was not seen at practice. Redshirt freshman Blake Barnett could not be found as the quarterbacks ran through drills Wednesday during media availability....

PRACTICE REPORT: Football adds final touches in practice before season opener

PRACTICE REPORT: Football adds final touches in practice before season opener

Elliott Propes August 31, 2016

Wednesday marked the last Alabama football practice open to the media before the regular season begins in Arlington, Texas, against Southern Cal on Saturday.  Coach Nick Saban told the media Monday...

Cooper Bateman, Blake Barnett make strides in quarterback battle

Cooper Bateman, Blake Barnett make strides in quarterback battle

Elliott Propes August 29, 2016

Nick Saban walked into the pressroom Monday and answered the question many people within Alabama's borders have had since former Crimson Tide quarterback Jake Coker graduated.It wasn't a concrete answer,...

Saban reveals when the quarterback competition might end and Lane Kiffin provides updates on Blake Barnett, Jalen Hurts

Saban reveals when the quarterback competition might end and Lane Kiffin provides updates on Blake Barnett, Jalen Hurts

Tyler Waldrep August 7, 2016

Regardless of talent, few (if any) players seem entirely ready for the demands that come with playing football at the University of Alabama, but the players aren’t the only ones that go through an adjustment...

Saban talks quarterbacks following spring scrimmage

Saban talks quarterbacks following spring scrimmage

Tyler Waldrep April 2, 2016

The annual A-Day scrimmage is still two weeks away, but the battle to become Alabama’s next starting quarterback is already well underway. On Saturday, the competition took place inside the confines...

Who follows Coker? 2016 quarterback battle taking shape

Who follows Coker? 2016 quarterback battle taking shape

Sean Landry December 30, 2015

When offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin said he would 'love to be back' in Tuscaloosa next season, he pointed to the impending third consecutive quarterback battle as one of many elements piquing his interest....

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama works on packages for Kenyan Drake

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama works on packages for Kenyan Drake

Tyler Waldrep August 29, 2015

Alabama practices figure to be especially busy for running back Kenyan Drake this season, and Saturday’s practice was no exception. Drake started the viewing period working with the other running backs....

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama powers through injury bug

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama powers through injury bug

Tyler Waldrep August 20, 2015

Alabama's not letting the injury bug slow down practices.Quarterback Jake Coker fully participated in drills today, including scrambling drills, and his leg did not appear to slow him down. Coker led...

Next in Line: Senior Coker leads White team to A-Day game win

Next in Line: Senior Coker leads White team to A-Day game win

Nolan Imsande April 19, 2015

If there is one major takeaway from Alabama’s quarterback battle from this Saturday’s A-Day game, it’s that Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban is still a long way from deciding on a starter.All five of...

White team pulls away in final minutes for 27-14 win on A-Day

Kelly Ward April 18, 2015

Take it for what it is – a practice – but in Saturday’s A-Day scrimmage, the White team’s defense won the day in the 27-14 win over Crimson.Quarterbacks David Cornwell, Cooper Bateman and Blake...

Quarterback pick still up in the air going into A-Day

Quarterback pick still up in the air going into A-Day

Elliott Propes April 12, 2015

Saturday brought Alabama football coach Nick Saban another look 
at the position battles across 
the field.One of the largest battles on the team is for the quarterback position. Saban said it is still...