Tide Tidbits – August 31, 2009
Comments OffWill the Tide be tough enough? A year ago in Atlanta, the University of Alabama began to forge an identity of physicality and toughness that carried through an undefeated regular season. With rugged Glen Coffee running behind a bullying line anchored by Outland Trophy winner Andre Smith and brutish Antoine Caldwell, the Crimson Tide’s offense [...]
Tide Tidbits – August 30, 2009
Comments OffCECIL HURT: Alabama got a big win on Saturday Did the University of Alabama football program have its best Saturday of the season a week before the season officially began? That’s one way to look at the news that UA head coach Nick Saban has signed a three-year contract extension, stretching his on-paper relationship with [...]
Tide Tidbits – August 29, 2009
Comments OffInjuries won’t keep Tide off the practice field It may be common on Alabama’s team, but that doesn’t mean junior cornerback Kareem Jackson is any less proud. No, he has never missed one practice during his collegiate career. Yes, he hurt his left wrist so badly last season it required surgery. “I don’t plan on [...]
Tide Tidbits – August 28, 2009
Comments OffFlu outbreak quarantines a few UA football players Up to 10 University of Alabama football players have come down with flu-like symptoms and a few have been quarantined to contain the outbreak and protect their teammates. Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban said Thursday that four or five players have developed the flu and a [...]
Tide Tidbits – August 27, 2009
Comments OffAlabama’s Bowman make good impression His last name isn’t Richardson, Fluker or Kirkpatrick. No, Michael Bowman didn’t have the full spotlight that his freshmen teammates had when arriving at Alabama. And, no, he has yet to line up for a college game, but he is showing signs of his potential in the first month with [...]
Tide Tidbits – August 26, 2009
Comments OffFive SEC freshmen who’ll make an impact in 2009 There won’t likely be another Julio, but here are five freshmen who should become household names in 2009: Trent Richardson, RB, Alabama: A compact 5-11, 220 pounds, Richardson is just the type of back Nick Saban likes — a physical downhill runner. Saban likes to play [...]
Tide Tidbits – August 25, 2009
Comments OffTide players take break from practice Alabama players took a much-needed day off from practice Monday as the Crimson Tide now turns its attention to seventh-ranked Virginia Tech. Since fall practice opened on Aug. 6, the Crimson Tide has had just three days off: the two Sundays following fall scrimmages on Aug. 16 and Aug. [...]
