Tide Tidbits – April 16, 2009
Comments OffVirginia Tech’s Frank Beamer, on the Alabama game: “We’re aware of the challenge we’ve got.” So, before the Hokies finish up their spring practice, it was a good opportunity to jump on an ACC teleconference and check in with Tech coach Frank Beamer. Mainly, what I wanted to know was… How much focus has been [...]
Tide Tidbits – April 15, 2009
Comments OffSaban focuses on righting some wrongs from 2008 As far as Alabama coach Nick Saban is concerned, the best way to avoid mistakes is to work on weaknesses. Over and over and over in practice. “I talked to the players about the fact that we’ve got to play to our strengths,” Saban said, “but we [...]
Tide Tidbits – April 14, 2009
Comments OffFinebaum: Crimson Tide may roll again in 2009 After a perfect regular season in 2008, what can Nick Saban do for an encore in 2009? Can Alabama win it all? Or will 2009 be more a setup year for a title run in 2010? Even losing some key players on both sides of the ball [...]
Tide Tidbits – April 13, 2009
Comments OffTide offense faces steep learning curve Let’s review: Alabama rushed 43 times for fewer than 70 yards in Friday’s scrimmage. The Crimson Tide defense ran up nine sacks, 13 tackles for loss and three interceptions, including Tyrone King’s 24-yard return for a touchdown. Somebody hide the sharp objects around offensive coordinator Jim McElwain. “Going against [...]
Tide Tidbits – April 12, 2009
Comments OffUK, Calipari follow in ‘Bama’s footsteps As much as John Calipari understands the huge expectations that come with being Kentucky’s new basketball coach, it’s probably not possible to completely imagine all that awaits him. If anyone could tell him how to navigate the challenge that’s in store, it would be Alabama football coach Nick Saban. [...]
Tide Tidbits – April 11, 2009
Comments OffTide shows mixed signals in scrimmage Alabama’s second scrimmage Friday enabled coach Nick Saban to divide his team into two categories. “We’ve got guys that are being relentless competitors, that probably embrace the struggle, every day, of spring practice,” Saban said after a 130-play session before the Crimson Tide broke for Easter weekend. “Then we [...]
Tide Tidbits – April 10, 2009
Comments OffTide holds 2nd scrimmage today Alabama will hold its second scrimmage of the spring this morning at Bryant-Denny Stadium and head coach Nick Saban will use it as a test of sorts to see how his team reacts under pressure. “In this particular scrimmage, we’ll do even more different situations to see how the players [...]
