Tide Tidbits – January 31, 2010
Comments OffThe expensive pursuit of elite athletes As football recruiting classes go, Mike Shula’s final one at Alabama in 2006 was productive. It was ranked 11th in the country by Rivals.com — although only fifth in the SEC — and produced standout players such as Andre Smith, Javier Arenas and Greg McElroy. Alabama reported to the [...]
Tide Tidbits – January 30, 2010
Comments OffPeek fits mold of NFL tight ends Colin Peek has been through his share of injuries in the last 12 months, but the University of Alabama tight end has rebounded to full health at a critical juncture: the Senior Bowl, and the National Football League combine that will follow. While the Senior Bowl includes a [...]
Tide Tidbits – January 29, 2010
Comments OffNew Saban statue could debut at A-Day game Work for a statue of University of Alabama coach Nick Saban commemorating the Crimson Tide’s fifth national championship coach has already begun, and the manufacturer is working toward a completion goal of April 17, the date of the annual A-Day spring game, The Tuscaloosa News has learned. [...]
Tide Tidbits – January 28, 2010
Comments OffCrimson Tide Quarterback Conundrum Might Surprise Some The saying, “What have you done for me lately” perhaps fits the sport of college football unlike anything else in the sporting world. That college fans are fickle is no surprise. To them, players and coaches are only as good as their last game. Alabama quarterback Greg McElroy [...]
Tide Tidbits – January 27, 2010
Comments OffNot much suspense left for the Tide What’s left on Alabama’s wish list to fill out the 2010 recruiting class? Unlike previous years, when a Jerrell Harris or a Julio Jones planned to announce on signing day, there are no obvious candidates remaining. The Crimson Tide’s class will be finalized on Feb. 3, the national [...]
Tide Tidbits – January 26, 2010
Comments OffCody’s size seems to be big burden Alabama coach Nick Saban rode into Fairhope Municipal Stadium in a black SUV, stepping briskly to the edge of the field to watch six of his former players work for the Miami Dolphins coaching staff in the first practice of Senior Bowl week. When it was over, he [...]
Tide Tidbits – January 25, 2010
Comments OffKentucky basketball copycats Alabama football Everyone knows that two sports dominate the Southeastern Conference. Football and men’s basketball. Since the beginning of SEC time, two schools have dominated those sports. Alabama and Kentucky. In football, Alabama has won 22 SEC championships and 13 national titles. In basketball, Kentucky has won 43 SEC titles and seven [...]
