Tide Tidbits – January 29, 2009

A Look Back at Signing Day 2005
In about 10 days several of us will post stories about our 2009 signing class and where they may fit in with the tide program. But in the gut wrenching days leading up to “S” day I find it useful to look back for some perspective. Four years ago this week Mike Shula was in the middle of putting together what most felt was a solid class, especially considering the limitations of probation.

Alabama places 45 on SEC academic honor roll
Alabama football players — Smart!
A total of 45 University of Alabama student-athletes, representing football, soccer and volleyball, were named to the 2008-09 Southeastern Conference Fall Academic Honor Roll, the SEC Office announced today. “We are very proud of these student-athletes and their hard work each semester, both on and off the field,” said Jon Dever, UA assistant athletics director for student services. “It is a tribute to their hard work.”

Senior Bowl Q & A with Alabama’s Rashad Johnson
Q: How has Coach Saban prepared you for a career in the NFL?
A: He’s prepared me in a lot of different ways—mentally, physically, and emotionally. When we are out on the field with him—the way he teaches us and coaches us—he’s so strict and so firm, he’s at you all the time.

SEC history favors UT turnaround
Two losing records in four seasons is usually as bad as it gets for the top half of the SEC (Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Georgia, LSU and Tennessee). That’s where UT is now, having gone 5-6 in 2005 and 5-7 in 2008, Phillip Fulmer’s last season as coach. That’s also where Alabama was two years ago. But two years after a second losing season in four years, the Tide went 12-2, won the SEC West and finished sixth nationally in Nick Saban’s second season as head coach.

Recruiting: Alabama recruiting frenzy
Crimson Tide football looks for another top recruiting class
Nick Saban is working hard to lure five-star defensive back Greg Reid. Saban conducted an in-home visit Wednesday night. Once again, Saban is drawing praise for frankness. Honesty is Nick Saban’s secret weapon against the negative recruiting tactics so prevalent this time of year.

Roll Tide!

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