Tide Tidbits – January 17, 2009
Comments OffMost puzzling coaching hire That would have to be the selection of Gene Chizik at Auburn. Chizik only won five games in two seasons at Iowa State, and Auburn feels he’s the guy to contend with Nick Saban for supremacy in Alabama? No question winning at Iowa State is difficult, but the Big 12 North [...]
Tide Tidbits – January 16, 2009
Comments OffA.J. McCarron explains why recruiting is totally awesome… Anyway, A.J. was telling me about a time when Thompson accidentally interrupted a meeting between him, Tennessee coach Lane Kiffin, and DT coach Ed Orgeron. “After they left, (Thompson) started talking about them, saying, ‘You better not go to Tennessee of all places,’ ” McCarron recalled. “Not [...]
Tide Tidbits – January 15, 2009
Comments OffWhen It Comes to Alabama Football, You Ain’t Seen Nuthin’ Yet! For those of you that that Alabama had their 15 minutes of fame again this year and now with their Sr. QB leaving and most of that All-American and All-SEC offensive line moving on after graduation, take a deep breath and get ready to [...]
Tide Tidbits – January 14, 2009
Comments OffESPN releases new team rankings ESPN Scouts Inc. released its latest team recruiting rankings on Tuesday, and Alabama has dropped two spots. The Crimson Tide is now No. 8 nationally, down from No. 6 in the previous rankings. LSU is the new national No. 1. Alabama’s drop is not necessarily based on anything the Crimson [...]
Tide Tidbits – January 13, 2009
Comments OffSteele jumped to Clemson when Chavis declined offer Departed Alabama defensive head coach Kevin Steele returned to the Crimson Tide’s football complex Monday to collect items and hold a sit-down with head coach Nick Saban. There were no hard feelings, at least on Steele’s end. “Football-wise, we have conversed and been in contact for 25 [...]
Tide Tidbits – January 12, 2009
Comments OffWhat Is Next For The Alabama Crimson Tide? No longer is Alabama pleading with recruits to give the Tide a chance, with Coach Saban and the new enthusiasm at the Capstone great recruits are flocking to Tuscaloosa, Al to become part of a program on the rise. The Tide is rolling and great players want [...]
Tide Tidbits – January 11, 2009
Comments OffChampion Gators claim top spot in early look at 2009 Top 25 It’s never too early to take a look at 2009, so here’s the way-too-early Top 25 for the upcoming season. Once again, some very familiar names are at the top. 1. Florida Gators, 2. Texas Longhorns, 3. Oklahoma Sooners, 4. USC Trojans, 5. [...]
