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Saban pleased with preparation going into CFP Semifinal matchup with Michigan State

Saban pleased with preparation going into CFP Semifinal matchup with Michigan State

Kelly Ward December 30, 2015

DALLAS — The two teams meeting in the Cotton Bowl on Thursday haven’t played in three weeks. Both Alabama and Michigan State won their respective conference championship games and endured more than...

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...

Saban, Dantonio discuss working together at Michigan State

Saban, Dantonio discuss working together at Michigan State

Kelly Ward December 30, 2015

DALLAS — Mark Dantonio joked and Nick Saban smiled.Dantonio thinks Saban is funny too, although he can’t remember any specific instances of hilarity.“We're talking about 15 years in the past,”...

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...

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...

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...

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...

One year later: Alabama football has a different mentality for 2nd CFP appearance

One year later: Alabama football has a different mentality for 2nd CFP appearance

Sean Landry December 26, 2015

One year ago, the Alabama football team was favored to win the inaugural College Football Playoff. Stacked with future NFL draft picks, the No. 1 overall seed was expected to handle Ohio State in the semifinal...

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....

Scott Cochran to remain at University of Alabama

Scott Cochran to remain at University of Alabama

Sean Landry December 14, 2015

After weeks of speculations surrounding Kirby Smart's departure to become UGA's head coach, UA Athletics announced today that fan-favorite Scott Cochran will remain at the University of Alabama as head...

Three Alabama players receive Player of the Year recognition from the SEC

Three Alabama players receive Player of the Year recognition from the SEC

CW Staff December 9, 2015

On Wednesday, the SEC announced three Alabama players won player of the year awards. The honors are given based on votes from the head coaches, but they cannot vote for their own players. Running back...

Georgia announces Kirby Smart as new head coach

Georgia announces Kirby Smart as new head coach

CW Staff December 6, 2015

On Sunday, Georgia announced Alabama defensive coordinator Kirby Smart would become the new head coach replacing Mark Richt. Smart will be officially introduced in a press conference on Monday afternoon. "It...