Tide Tidbits – May 17, 2009
Comments OffAthletic building boom at Alabama campuses The business of building and improving athletic facilities is booming despite an economy in recession. All three [Alabama, Auburn and Troy] are spending millions on new basketball arenas or expanding football stadiums at a time when many companies are pinching pennies and tuition is increasing by double digits. Administrators [...]
Tide Tidbits – May 16, 2009
Comments OffAlabama linebacker Prince Hall to transfer to NCAA Division II Central Washington Oft-troubled Alabama linebacker Prince Hall is going from Nick Saban’s doghouse to a college nearly 2,500 miles away. Hall will spend his senior season as a part of the football team at Central Washington, an NCAA Division II school in Ellensburg, Wash. “I [...]
Tide Tidbits – May 15, 2009
Comments OffSaban enjoys a round of golf at Regions Classic University of Alabama football coach Nick Saban is nearing the end of a marathon tour of the Southeast, often making three public appearances per day. Saban was on hand at Ross Bridge for a round of golf in the Regions Charity Classic. Saban did have fun [...]
Tide Tidbits – May 14, 2009
Comments OffAlabama sophomore linebacker Jennings Hester ends playing career Alabama sophomore linebacker Jennings Hester plans to go on medical scholarship, ending his playing career with the Crimson Tide’s football team. Alan Chadwick, Hester’s high school coach, confirmed the news Wednesday morning to the Press-Register. Having spoken with Hester’s family, Chadwick said the departure is tied to [...]
Tide Tidbits – May 13, 2009
Comments OffTerry Saban, Chizik to speak at Montgomery Quarterback Club Two newcomers highlight the Montgomery Quarterback Club’s fall speaker schedule, and both likely will generate huge crowds at the club’s new home, the Montgomery Country Club. Terry Saban, wife of Alabama coach Nick Saban, and new Auburn head coach Gene Chizik will be making their first [...]
Tide Tidbits – May 12, 2009
Comments OffTide coaches still on the road for evaluations University of Alabama football coaches have been hitting the road for spring evaluations, visiting high schools across the country. Recruiting territories are assigned to the Crimson Tide staff, giving them responsibility for certain geographic areas throughout the recruiting process of student-athletes. Head coach Nick Saban is not [...]
Tide Tidbits – May 11, 2009
Comments OffFormer Tide QB looking for opportunity with Falcons After Falcons coach Mike Smith dismissed the team on the last day of Wilson’s first NFL mini-camp, the former Alabama starting quarterback worked one-on-one with Gonzalez, the NFL’s career-leading tight end. As an undrafted rookie free agent, he’s just trying to get noticed. “I feel really good,” [...]
