Tide Tidbits – March 17, 2009
Comments OffA football rumor that’s actually true Former Auburn defensive coordinator Will Muschamp (2002-4) was in town working with some of the Alabama coaches and defensive players. oaches consulting with one another during the offseason is nothing new, especially since it really is a fraternity in which everyone knows one another, but this visit in particular [...]
Tide Tidbits – March 16, 2009
Comments OffSaban Sends Subtle Message to Players, Straighten Up Or Pack Up Right now there are more scholarship players coming to play football at Alabama than there are scholarships to use. The message is subtle yet simple. Mess up and you’re gone. Prince Hall was a starter two years ago who was benched for a “violation [...]
Tide Tidbits – March 15, 2009
Comments OffAJC: Coaches’ salaries subject of debate The legend of Bear Bryant includes a reported stipulation in his contract that seems quaint today. To protect the appearance of proportion and propriety, Alabama always would keep his salary at least a dollar less than that of the university’s president. Even in an economic era when it seems [...]
Tide Tidbits – March 14, 2009
Tide begins spring practice Alabama coach Nick Saban is preaching patience as he opens his third spring practice as the Crimson Tide football coach. Patience in developing underclassmen who can provide valuable depth to the team. Patience in finding replacements for three departed stars on the offensive line. Patience in settling the quarterback position as [...]
Tide Tidbits – March 13, 2009
Comments OffAlabama opens spring practice Questions will outnumber answers in several areas for Alabama throughout spring practice, which begins today at 3:30 p.m. The Crimson Tide faces some rebuilding, particularly on the offensive side of the ball. Job 1 will be finding a replacement for three-year starter John Parker Wilson at quarterback, who departed with nearly [...]
Tide Tidbits – March 12, 2009
Comments OffUA players perform well at Pro Day Rashad Johnson, did not run the 40 because he was pleased with his 4.49 time at the NFL Combine. Instead, he concentrated on positional drills, and appeared to do well. Even though Antoine Caldwell had a good NFL Combine, with the best broad jump of all offensive linemen, [...]
Tide Tidbits – March 11, 2009
Comments OffWhy Nick Saban’s Mindset Is the Real Concern with Alabama’s Textbook Scandal I wonder what Nick Saban is thinking right about now. With Alabama embroiled in yet another NCAA scandal, is he starting to look around for the emergency exit signs? Where do you go from Alabama? That’s like leaving North Carolina in basketball. If [...]
