January 04, 2009
Alabama’s Smith to enter draft
Alabama junior left tackle Andre Smith, the Outland Trophy winner as the nation’s best lineman, officially announced Saturday night that he would enter the NFL Draft.
January 03, 2009
Saban: Bama needs better players
NEW ORLEANS — A new season is here for the Alabama football program.
Sugar Bowl notes
Alabama offensive lineman Mike Johnson, who moved over from his normal starting position of left guard into the left tackle slot in place of the suspended Andre Smith, limped off the field favoring his right ankle with 8:09 to play in the opening quarter. Drew Davis then moved over from his right tackle spot to left tackle, and John Michael Boswell went in at right tackle. Johnson did not return in the game.
January 02, 2009
Alabama’s season ends in Sugar Bowl thud
NEW ORLEANS — A football game can’t be won in the first quarter, but it can be lost in the opening minutes.
December 18, 2008
ALABAMA FOOTBALL: Smith has big decision to make
Of course Andre Smith has thought about the NFL Draft. The first team All-America and Outland Trophy winner could be one of the first players chosen in 2009.
December 01, 2008
ALABAMA FOOTBALL: Despite being No. 1, Tide still underdog
TUSCALOOSA — Top-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide remained unbeaten after a 36-point win over Auburn on Saturday.
November 27, 2008
ALABAMA FOOTBALL: Caldwell leads tight-knit senior class
TUSCALOOSA – He is Alabama’s alpha dog. Out front, leading the way, screaming at his teammates.
November 26, 2008
ALABAMA FOOTBALL: Linebackers lead Tide defense
TUSCALOOSA — Strength up the middle.
November 19, 2008
ALABAMA FOOTBALL: Fitzgerald just kicking it for Tide
TUSCALOOSA — P.J. Fitzgerald played quarterback and wingback in high school, but the slightly built punter knew that wasn’t going to get him on a college football field.
November 18, 2008
ALABAMA FOOTBALL: TIde players welcome open date
TUSCALOOSA — Alabama senior defensive end Bobby Greenwood has spent the past 13 weeks flinging his body at large offensive linemen.
November 17, 2008
ALABAMA FOOTBALL: Tide looks to ‘rest up’ during bye week
Alabama coach Nick Saban said Monday things are looking “up” for his top-ranked Crimson Tide. During this open week before the Iron Bowl, the emphasis will be on players getting “caught up, rested up and healed up.”
November 11, 2008
ALABAMA FOOTBALL: Tide’s offense answers questions
TUSCALOOSA — Tiger Stadium was loud. It was ear-splitting, headache-pounding, eye-blurringly loud.
November 10, 2008
ALABAMA FOOTBALL: Stopping run key for Tide in win over LSU
TUSCALOOSA — Alabama went into halftime of Saturday’s game against LSU feeling fortunate the game was tied 14-all.
November 04, 2008
ALABAMA FOOTBALL: Experience Wilson’s biggest asset
TUSCALOOSA — John Parker Wilson already owns every major passing record at the University of Alabama.
November 03, 2008
ALABAMA FOOTBALL: ‘External factors’ surround Crimson Tide
TUSCALOOSA — If Nick Saban could bottle all the “external factors” — or “distractions” — surrounding Alabama’s visit to LSU this Saturday, he’d label it with a skull and crossbones.
