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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...

Shannon Hale returns to practice, but remains questionable for upcoming games

Shannon Hale returns to practice, but remains questionable for upcoming games

Tyler Waldrep December 28, 2015

In a conference call on Monday, coach Avery Johnson said Shannon Hale will return to practice Monday afternoon. Hale missed the last two games with what Johnson referred to as a private medical situation,...

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...

Kenyan Drake talks injuries, mistaken identity

Kenyan Drake talks injuries, mistaken identity

Kelly Ward December 27, 2015

DALLAS — Before Kenyan Drake broke his arm on a kickoff return at Mississippi State, he was hurt. Cracked rib against Ole Miss, sprained ankle, concussion after LSU and contusions among some of the pains.“It’s...

Cotton Bowl Roundup, Day 1: Alabama arrives

Cotton Bowl Roundup, Day 1: Alabama arrives

CW Staff December 26, 2015

The Alabama football team arrived in Dallas today ahead of its semifinal Cotton Bowl matchup against Michigan State on New Year's Eve. The team practiced for 90 minutes in shells at a local 6A high school's...

Saban updates on Kenyan Drake's status, early bowl preparation

Saban updates on Kenyan Drake's status, early bowl preparation

Sean Landry December 26, 2015

Much has been made of the sheer volume of Heisman trophy-winner Derrick Henry's carries in his last two performances. Against Auburn and Florida, Henry ran the ball a combined 90 times for 460 total yards....

Quick hits from Alabama's 72-68 loss to Oregon

Tyler Waldrep December 21, 2015

In the first half Avery Johnson’s players couldn’t help, but smile when they huddled for timeouts.When the half ended the team walked into the locker room with a 38-26 lead, but the lead wasn’t big...

Nikki Hegstetter records double-double in Alabama's latest victory

Matt Speakman December 20, 2015

Alabama women’s basketball improved to 10-2 on Nov. 20, defeating Grambling State 72-57 in Tuscaloosa. Senior Nikki Hegsttetter led the way for the Crimson Tide, scoring 17 points and grabbing 10 rebounds...

Alabama overcomes injuries to defeat Winthrop 72-60

Alabama overcomes injuries to defeat Winthrop 72-60

Tyler Waldrep December 17, 2015

When Alabama returned home for the first time in almost a month the team looked quite different from the one that scored over 100 points the last time it competed in Tuscaloosa.There were two new faces...