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Experienced Braud to be important to success of Tide softball season

Experienced Braud to be important to success of Tide softball season

Morgan Upton February 16, 2012

For junior outfielder Kayla Braud, softball isn’t just a sport; it’s a way of life. Growing up in a family filled with softball and baseball players, it didn’t take long for Braud to become involved...

Tide looks to get second win of season this weekend

Chris Moran February 16, 2012

The No. 23 Crimson Tide started off the season with a 4-3 loss to No. 15 University of Texas on Jan. 28. However, they bounced back a day later with an impressive 4-1 win against the University of Arizona....

Baseball Coach Gaspard aims for Omaha bid

Baseball Coach Gaspard aims for Omaha bid

Marquavius Burnett February 16, 2012

Alabama baseball head coach Mitch Gaspard is entering his third season with the Crimson Tide. In his first two seasons, the Tide made trips to the NCAA tournament. During our talk, Gaspard said having...

Former Yankee player gives Tide hitting confidence

Former Yankee player gives Tide hitting confidence

Brett Hudson February 16, 2012

Alabama hitting coach Andy Phillips could not hide his excitement entering his second season as the hitting coach at his alma mater. “I love this place,” Phillips said. “I deeply care about this...

Traina leads softball with deadly arm, strong swing

Traina leads softball with deadly arm, strong swing

Miranda Murphy February 16, 2012

kie Traina brings a rare two-way dynamic to the Crimson Tide softball team. “She’s so valuable,” head coach Patrick Murphy said. “Even when she doesn’t pitch, she’ll be hitting, and even when...

Tide lined up for success in 2012

Tide lined up for success in 2012

Tony Tsoukalas February 16, 2012

The spring season brings with it new styles. This season, the Crimson Tide’s baseball team will fashion a lineup based more on power than last season’s small-ball approach. The Tide only hit 23 home...

Baseball brings hope

Tony Tsoukalas February 15, 2012

Basketball was supposed to hold Tide fans over during the spring. This team was supposed to be special. While selfishness and wasted opportunity have seemingly sacked the Alabama basketball season, hope...

NASCAR deserves more credit in world of sports

NASCAR deserves more credit in world of sports

Tyler Rigdon February 15, 2012

If I were to poll the University of Alabama on the most boring televised sport, most would respond with women's basketball, with NASCAR in second place. However, on the other hand, there is a strong contingent...

Gators, suspensions overwhelm Tide

Gators, suspensions overwhelm Tide

Brett Hudson February 15, 2012

With the No. 14 team in the nation coming into Tuscaloosa, it was all the Crimson Tide could do to hang on for twenty minutes. After a hotly-contested first half, Alabama fell victim to the scary Florida...

Tide heads to Knoxville for SEC Championships

Tide heads to Knoxville for SEC Championships

Chad Troyan February 15, 2012

The Alabama swimming and diving team packed up and headed to Knoxville, Tenn., for the Southeastern Conference Championships. The meet will start Wednesday and run through Saturday. Both the men and women...

Hampered by injuries, Russell hangs up laces

Hampered by injuries, Russell hangs up laces

Jasmine Cannon February 14, 2012

After three knee surgeries and consistently playing through pain, Tuscaloosa native and senior shooting guard Ericka Russell’s college basketball career has been cut short. “It was a tough decision,...

Tide may find difficulty reaching NCAA tournament

Tide may find difficulty reaching NCAA tournament

Brett Hudson February 14, 2012

In the midst of the recent suspensions in the men’s basketball program, fans have had varied reactions. Some have applauded head coach Anthony Grant for running a tight ship and some have taken their...