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Cotton Bowl Roundup, day five: One day more

Cotton Bowl Roundup, day five: One day more

CW Staff December 30, 2015

It's almost time. With just over 24 hours to go before kickoff in the 80th Cotton Bowl Classic and the 2015 College Football Playoff semifinal, the Crimson Tide put the final touches on its gameplan–including...

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...

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...

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....

CB Tony Brown sent home for violation of team rules

CW Staff December 30, 2015

DALLAS -- Defensive back Tony Brown has been sent home from Dallas the day before the 2015 Cotton Bowl for a violation of team rules, Alabama coach Nick Saban said in a release.Brown, a sophomore, played...

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...

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,”...

Alabama defeats Jacksonville State 67-59 in the Crimson Tide's first overtime game of the season

Alabama defeats Jacksonville State 67-59 in the Crimson Tide's first overtime game of the season

Tyler Waldrep December 30, 2015

Arthur Edwards was on the court for just over five minutes before he had to be helped to the locker room with an ankle injury.With Edwards out of the lineup, Jacksonville State went on a 13-6 run to take...

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...