Linebacker shift may be on at Bama
Alabama may be considering splitting up its inside linebacker tandem of Rolando McClain and Dont’a Hightower. Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban certainly didn’t make that announcement on National Signing Day, but he did note Alabama’s need for a more effective rush from the edge while reviewing his just-signed crop of linebackers. “I think I fit outside or inside,” [Nico] Johnson said. “He talked to me about playing inside, because they’re moving Hightower to an outside rusher. So they talked to me about playing inside. I’m going to have to beat somebody out for a spot.”
Updating Alabama’s most wanted: Where the state’s top 50 signed
No. 1, Dre Kirkpatrick, Gadsden City High School, Gadsden, Cornerback, 6-2.5, 185 pounds, Where he signed: Alabama, Other schools considered: Florida, LSU, Texas, Andrew Bone says: Kirkpatrick had a sensational senior season and became much more physical.
SEC reprimands Tennessee coach Kiffin
University of Tennessee football coach Lane Kiffin was issued a public reprimand by Southeastern Conference Commissioner Mike Slive for accusing Florida’s Urban Meyer of a recruiting violation during his pursuit of Pahokee, Fla. wide receiver Nu’Keese Richardson. “Coach Kiffin has violated the Southeastern Conference Code of Ethics,” Slive said in a release. “SEC Bylaw 10.5.1 clearly states that coaches and administrators shall refrain from directed public criticism of other member institutions, their staffs or players. Other similar articles:
Trustees’ committee unanimously approves Bryant-Denny expansion
The Physical Properties Committee of the UA System Board of Trustees unanimously approved UA’s $80.6 million project to expand the south end zone at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Trustees are expected offer final approval to green-light the start of construction, which plans to bring the stadium’s capacity to more than 101,000 seats in time for the 2010 football season.
Dave Hart takes over day-to-day control of UA athletic department
Mal Moore announced Thursday details of a reorganization of the University of Alabama athletic department, officially handing day-to-day control over to Dave Hart. Moore, Alabama’s director of athletics, announced that Hart, UA’s executive director of athletics, is now the department’s chief operating office. He is charge of daily operations of the athletic department, while Moore will maintain oversight of the department while focusing on fundraising and facilities enhancements.
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I believe Trent Richardson will be better than advertised. There is no question that this recruiting class is LOADED with instant impact players but I would like to hear an educated opinion about how well this young and talented group can fill the void of loss of senior leadership with this influx of quality depth that has yet to be SEC battle tested. We have the best coaches in the business and guys like Upchurch , Ro-mac, Hightower, and Cody that have made their presence felt in the meat-grinder known as the SEC, but there is no substitution for experience , so how quick can our studs transition to the Big-Show? I absolutely can’t wait to find out!!! Yeah ALABAMA, Drown ‘em TIDE!!!!!!
I would also like for the record to show that I would take Trent Richardson over Rueben Randle for recruting. This is not just ‘sour-grapes’ either. We alresdy have the best receiver in college football [ he has some dynamite help in this years recruiting class too] now we have a stable of horses that put the one at the Kentucky derby to shame. Granted they are young but everyone saw what kind of ‘Punch’ that Ingram brings last year and with Upchurch you can’t afford not to play him on at least 3 units, he is just that good. I BELIEVE Richardson will bring home the Bacon, the Ham, the FARM!!!!!!!! Eeyi-Eeyi-ROLLLLLLLLL TIDEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!
Bama is well on its way to becoming a machine where there is not much difference between the 1s, 2s and 3s. We will soon be reloading instead of rebuilding.
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BF4L