Tide Tidbits – June 23, 2009
Comments OffSEC Media Days just a month away One month from today, SEC Media Days will kick off in the Wynfrey Hotel in Hoover — the talk-fest that brings together league coaches, players and more than 500 media members. It figures to be a lot of fun as the league seeks a fourth straight national championship. [...]
Tide Tidbits – June 22, 2009
It’s time Tide resurrects past rivalries Alabama is doing its part to at least play decent opposition. UA has played three straight years of neutral-site games, culminating in 11 weeks with the Alabama-Virginia Tech game in Atlanta. He [Saban] talked about future games with the elite teams in college football, perhaps even making it a [...]
Tide Tidbits – June 21, 2009
Alabama coach Nick Saban asks recruiting sites for integrity in reporting Saban says some reporters for recruiting fan sites have been unfair in what they are telling prospects about Alabama’s situation. He said that the writers have been passing on to 2010 prospects incorrect and potentially damaging information about what the sanctions mean for UA. [...]
Tide Tidbits – June 20, 2009
Comments OffNick Saban lays out his ideal blueprint for nonconference scheduling Saban said he’s happy with the upcoming games against San Jose State and Georgia State. But if he really had his druthers, he would change the way Alabama schedules. “I think it would be good if you picked like… let’s say you had four or [...]
Tide Tidbits – June 19, 2009
Comments OffScarbinsky: Nick Saban supports Witt’s call to appeal NCAA sanctions Look on the bright side. There are some good reasons for Alabama to appeal its NCAA sanctions from Bookgate, as the school has announced it will. Here’s perhaps the best reason of all: Nick Saban believes the school should appeal. It’s hard to imagine Alabama [...]
Tide Tidbits – June 18, 2009
Comments OffUA announces 2010 football game against former Tide coach Bill Curry’s new program at Georgia State A day after after confirmation was reached on a 2010 season opener against San Jose State, Alabama has now announced all four non-conference games for the 2010 season: 9/4 San Jose State, 9/11 Penn State, 9/18 Duke, 11/20 Georgia [...]
Tide Tidbits – June 17, 2009
Comments OffAlabama could debut newly renovated Bryant-Denny Stadium vs. San Jose State in 2010 The obvious plan is for the newly renovated Bryant-Denny Stadium to debut for the opener in 2010. But we weren’t sure which of Alabama’s opponents would be the first to play a game in front of 101,000 fans. Now, thanks to this [...]
