Tide Tidbits – August 17, 2009
Comments OffMr. College Football: The Alabama offensive line is going to be fine Coach Nick Saban, as he likes to do from time to time, shook things up after Saturday’s scrimmage by saying: “We don’t have any starters on the offensive line-not one.” The fact is that Alabama’s offensive line is going through a transition. Three [...]
Tide Tidbits – August 16, 2009
Comments OffCECIL HURT: Saban likes where Tide is It should come as no surprise, given Nick Saban’s track record, the priorities for the 2009 Crimson Tide seem to be different than the ones that had to be set when Saban took over in 2007. Saban seemed relatively pleased with the work of both the first units, [...]
Tide Tidbits – August 15, 2009
Comments OffTide’s untried talent to be tested at first scrimmage Alabama will hold its first scrimmage of the preseason today at Bryant-Denny Stadium as the fifth-ranked Crimson Tide searches for continuity on the offensive line and looks to solidify a defense looking for replacements at defensive end, linebacker and safety. “We want the players to play [...]
Tide Tidbits – August 14, 2009
Comments OffAlabama WR Brandon Gibson ready to recapture dazzle It wouldn’t be that far-fetched if Mobile’s Brandon Gibson wore one of those “Hi! I’m …” nametags on his Alabama jersey, at least for the first couple of games this season. He played in three Alabama games last season as a redshirt freshman wide receiver but didn’t [...]
Tide Tidbits – August 13, 2009
Comments OffAlabama’s offense may have different look this year Seemingly all good Crimson Tide teams have had what carried the 2008 offense: the ability to run the football and mash opponents into submission. As coach Nick Saban demanded in a locker room in Baton Rouge, his guys were known for lining up against someone to “make [...]
Tide Tidbits – August 12, 2009
Comments OffAlabama Crimson Tide stressing fundamentals on the practice field The Alabama Crimson Tide took a step backward on the practice field Tuesday morning. On purpose. On the first day of dealing with the distraction and pressure of going all-out in full gear in a two-practice day, head coach Nick Saban wanted to see how much [...]
Tide Tidbits – August 11, 20091
Comments OffAlabama’s Harris ready to make impact Not that it makes it any easier, but his really is a common story. College football is filled with high school stars who didn’t shine right away on the next level. Alabama sophomore linebacker Jerrell Harris now knows that feeling. “When you’re growing up and you’re playing the whole [...]
