Tide Tidbits – September 23, 2009
Comments OffClassic matchup’ pits Tide’s Javier Arenas against Razorbacks’ Ryan who? The marquee material is marvelous: If Alabama vs. Arkansas doesn’t say enough about Saturday’s game, how about Nick Saban’s defense vs. Bobby Petrino’s offense? “It’s a classic matchup,” Alabama senior cornerback Javier Arenas said. “Two awesome coaches.” And two standout players. Arenas vs. Ryan Mallett. [...]
Tide Tidbits – September 22, 2009
Comments OffArkansas’ high-powered offense set to test Tide’s dominating defense All Alabama linebacker Rolando McClain saw of Georgia’s 52-41 shootout victory over Arkansas was a few Saturday night highlights. But it doesn’t mean he can’t read a scoreboard. “They’re a good offense, and they score a lot of points,” McClain said of Arkansas. “But they haven’t [...]
Tide Tidbits – September 21, 2009
Comments OffTide gets Hogs’ aerial attack next Hours after Alabama enjoyed a final joyous romp before entering the Southeastern Conference gauntlet, a somber expression on the face of Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino indicated his team already was there. Petrino’s offense amassed 485 yards and did enough Saturday night to beat visiting Georgia. But his defense allowed [...]
Tide Tidbits – September 20, 2009
Comments OffBama looks polished and powerful Class will go into session Monday and then Alabama will find out just how ugly a 53-7 win actually is. You thought Alabama’s smashing of North Texas looked good Saturday? Think again. “Every game, you’re going to learn and make mistakes and you’re going to get better,” tailback Mark Ingram [...]
Tide Tidbits – September 19, 2009
Comments OffBama nose tackle more than just a big man Terrence Cody has always made a lasting first impression. The University of Alabama’s 6-foot-5, 354-pound man-mountain of a senior nose guard remembers the first time he set foot on the football field for a game at Riverdale High School in Fort Myers, Fla. “It was pretty [...]
Tide Tidbits – September 18, 2009
Comments OffSaban, Cody have unique relationship There was a time when no one would sit next to Nick Saban on the bus. It didn’t matter if the team was going to see a movie or heading to the stadium. The seat next the Alabama football coach would always be empty. That’s changed this season. Someone was [...]
Tide Tidbits – September 17, 2009
Comments OffAlabama football notes for Saturday’s game against North Texas Alabama quarterback Greg McElroy goes up against his old high school coach Todd Dodge, who is now the head coach at North Texas. Dodge and McElroy went unbeaten and won a state title together with essentially the same offense the coach has installed with the Mean [...]
