Tide Tidbits – October 31, 2009
Comments OffTalking Title in Tuscaloosa Things look pretty familiar for Nick Saban. Alabama is undefeated, ranked second in the nation and is competing with Florida, its Southeastern Conference rival, for a shot at the national title. Recruiting and preparing an elite team with championship ambitions is why Alabama gave Mr. Saban an eight-year, $32 million contract [...]
Tide Tidbits – October 30, 2009
Comments OffSaban defends Crimson Tide’s play Alabama coach Nick Saban said Thursday night that he’s proud of the way the Crimson Tide has dealt with high expectations and adversity this season but knows his team must play at a higher level down the stretch. Saban also said it was “disconcerting” that people are questioning the play [...]
Tide Tidbits – October 29, 2009
Comments OffTide offense looks to recapture explosiveness Alabama has scored only two offensive touchdowns in the last three games, and head coach Nick Saban said the Crimson Tide needs to become more aggressive in the passing game. “I just think [taking shots downfield] is a point of emphasis for us,” he said. “We need to try [...]
Tide Tidbits – October 28, 2009
Comments OffSaban defends referees Alabama coach Nick Saban defended Southeastern Conference referees Tuesday against mounting criticism, saying coaches’ problems with officiating should not be aired publicly. “I’ve been in other leagues and in bowl games,” Saban said, “and our officials do a marvelous job here. Are they perfect? No. Do they make everything perfect? Probably not. [...]
Tide Tidbits – October 27, 2009
Comments OffBiggest & Smallest Tide Players Honored Alabama seniors Terrence Cody and Leigh Tiffin were named Southeastern Conference Players of the Week following their performance in the Crimson Tide’s 12-10 win over SEC rival Tennessee last Saturday in Tuscaloosa, the league office announced Monday. Cody was named the SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week after his [...]
Tide Tidbits – October 26, 2009
Comments OffPoll drops Alabama; team eager for week off to rest Alabama’s close call with Tennessee caused the Crimson Tide to slip from first to second in this week’s Associated Press poll, falling to the same position the Crimson Tide was at in the Harris Interactive Poll, the USA Today coaches’ poll and the Bowl Championship [...]
Tide Tidbits – October 25, 2009
Comments OffCody’s second blocked field goal saves No. 1 Tide from upset The roar in Bryant-Denny Stadium shook the goal posts Saturday that Daniel Lincoln’s 44-yard field goal attempt never reached. For a team used to emphatic victories, exhausted relief never felt so good. “Just keep the dream alive,” Alabama quarterback Greg McElroy said. The left [...]
