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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...

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...

Michigan State defensive end talks Saban, stopping Derrick Henry

Michigan State defensive end talks Saban, stopping Derrick Henry

Kelly Ward December 27, 2015

DALLAS — Shilique Calhoun is happier about the way 2015 is ending than how it started. Don’t get the Michigan State defensive end wrong–he enjoyed beating Baylor in the Cotton Bowl on Jan. 1, but...

Alabama football arrives in Dallas ahead of College Football Playoff semifinal

Alabama football arrives in Dallas ahead of College Football Playoff semifinal

Kelly Ward December 26, 2015

DALLAS — With the storms that made their way through Alabama on Friday, some people had trouble getting out of the state as roads were flooded from the rain.Alabama football didn’t have any issues...

Back-to-back: Alabama claims 2nd straight SEC title, Playoff berth

Back-to-back: Alabama claims 2nd straight SEC title, Playoff berth

Kelly Ward December 5, 2015

ATLANTA — Derrick Henry got any last minute resume fillers for his Heisman campaign he needed with 189 yards rushing in No. 2 Alabama’s 29-15 win over No. 18 Florida in the SEC Championship Game.He...

Quick Hits: Saban addresses Auburn prep, Thanksgiving before Iron Bowl

Kelly Ward November 25, 2015

In his last availability before the Iron Bowl, Alabama coach Nick Saban spent some time talking about Thanksgiving, one of his favorite holidays.“We spend a lot of time thinking about what we don’t...

Cyrus Jones has career day in 56-6 win over Charleston Southern

Cyrus Jones has career day in 56-6 win over Charleston Southern

Tyler Waldrep November 21, 2015

Before the season even began, cornerback Cyrus Jones felt confident about his ability to return some punts for touchdowns this season.Jones felt so confident he made a deal with linebacker Reggie Ragland...

Seniors say farewell to Bryant-Denny

Seniors say farewell to Bryant-Denny

Kelly Ward November 16, 2015

Senior Michael Nysewander remembers a time where football coach Nick Saban didn’t know his name.When he got to campus his freshman year, he was a walk-on. He set some goals for himself. The first was...

Alabama pounds its way to 31-6 win over Mississippi State

Alabama pounds its way to 31-6 win over Mississippi State

Kelly Ward November 14, 2015

STARKVILLE, Miss. — For nearly 20 minutes, No. 2 Alabama couldn’t find the end zone. On offense, it couldn’t find much of anything after a 34-yard first quarter.Then cornerback Cyrus Jones broke...

Saban and players react to A'Shawn Robinson's blocked PAT

Saban and players react to A'Shawn Robinson's blocked PAT

CW Staff November 9, 2015

Defensive lineman A’Shawn Robinson leaping over the LSU line to block an extra point attempt was not something Alabama practiced.Alabama coach Nick Saban said the LSU line kept getting lower and lower.“I...

Quick Hits: Saban's pre-LSU press conference

Kelly Ward November 2, 2015

For the first time since August, Alabama football didn't play Saturday. Instead, it enjoyed its only bye week of the season.Alabama coach Nick Saban said it was a productive bye week but now it's time...

Lord of the swings: Robby Shelton finds his rhythm

Lord of the swings: Robby Shelton finds his rhythm

Elliott Propes November 2, 2015

Robby Shelton felt the wind and knew he needed some power to reach the target green 190 yards away. He stepped over to his bag and selected his 5-iron. Alabama’s assistant golf coach Jon Howell was new...