Speedy junior WR impressed with Tide
"I know Alabama has made a big impression on me. Nick Saban does a good job of recruiting. The good thing is that he gives freshmen a chance to play."
What it'll come down to for Stinson
Ed Stinson, a highly-regarded linebacker/defensive end from South Dade HS in Homestead FL, made an official visit to Tuscaloosa last weekend. Stinson talks about the visit and how he'll pick between Alabama and LSU.
Wednesday practice notes
"We have some guys getting a chance to get healthy and work on some fundamentals," Nick Saban said following Wednesday's practice. "We've had a chance to work on some things we have not seen this year from any other teams that we will see."
2010 star talks Tide and Gators
"Alabama's play has been great. I hope they stay undefeated," he says. "I love watching Rolando [McClain] and Dont'a [Hightower] play. They are both good and will hit you."
Linebacker to take another look at Bama
"I re-connected with Coach [Bobby] Williams and told him I'd like to visit. I contacted him. But Alabama really never stopped recruiting me."
TI TV for November 18
See it on WVUA7.com, the home of Tider Insider TV.
Bayou speedster still open to Bama
Several weeks ago TI reported that Alabama had some top receivers in its sights who were not being publicly mentioned as possibilities for the Tide. One of those was...
Aggie commit still interested in Bama
"I'll be at Alabama for the Auburn game. I've been impressed with how physical they are and how they control the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball."
Transcript of Nick Saban's press conference
"I thought our players did a really good job of competing their way through the game and pushing through the game. The fans and atmosphere were great. I really appreciate the fans responding the way they did and they had a significant impact on our team's emotional ability to compete in the game like they did."
Saban's press conference
Watch it on WVUA7.com, the home of Tider Insider TV.
Saban says off-week comes at good time
With his team nursing several minor injuries and coming off a pair of physical wins, Nick Saban says the bye week before his No.1 Alabama team meets Auburn comes at a very good time.
Young Humphrey emerging as a prospect to watch
Looking ahead to 2010, it appears that the state of Alabama will have several playmakers at wide receiver. One of the better ones has a name familiar to Tide fans. Maudrecus Humphrey is the son of former Alabama great Bobby Humphrey.
2010 lineman likes Tide, Tigers
While it looks like Alabama may sign as many as seven offensive linemen in the 2009 class, there will still be room for several more in the 2010 group. A junior prospect to keep an eye on is Terrence Swift of Fairfield.
Elite lineman gives UA visit high marks
"Being there was an experience you never see. The highlight of the trip for me was the Walk of Champions before the game, where the coaching staff and the players walk into the stadium. The fans were yelling and screaming. They were going crazy."
JUCO OL favors UA; will announce in two weeks
Standout junior college offensive lineman James Carpenter of Coffeyville CC in Kansas made his official visit to Alabama over the weekend. The 6-5, 310-pound Carpenter, who is being heavily recruited by the likes of Oklahoma and Texas Tech, says that he picked up an offer from the Crimson Tide staff during his visit.
Branden Smith discusses official visit
Atlanta-Washington star Branden Smith, one of the best cover corners in the country, was among four prospects known to have official visits to Tuscaloosa this weekend.
Alabama-MSU notes
With 153 yards on six punt return yards against Mississippi State, junior Javier Arenas set a new Alabama single-game record for punt return yardage. That total bettered the previous mark of 147 set by Arenas on September 6 against Tulane.
More scenes from Bama's win
Here are some more shots from Saturday night in Tuscaloosa.
Scenes from Alabama's win over MSU
Here are some scenes from the Crimson Tide's 32-7 win over Mississippi State in Tuscaloosa.
Tide special teams doom 'Dogs, snap streak
Javier Arenas did his best to help keep his team unbeaten and snap a two-year losing streak to Mississippi State. The junior cornerback/kick returner did both, returning one punt 80 yards for a touchdown and another to the 2 to put his team in prime real estate and set up a score. Alabama beat the Bulldogs, 32-7, before a sold-out Bryant-Denny Stadium crowd of 92,138.
Alabama vs. MSU stats
See the stats on RollTide.com, the official website of the University of Alabama.
Moses expected to visit Alabama
There was talk the past week that blue-chip offensive lineman Morgan Moses of Meadowbrook HS in Richmond, Virginia was considering setting an official visit to Alabama.
JUCO OT making official visit to UA
In his first season as the head coach at Coffeyville CC in Kansas, Darian Dulin didn't have many things go right. But had it not been for offensive tackle James Carpenter, things would've been worse.
Three in a row to MSU not likely
Up next for the Tide is Mississippi State (3-6, 1-4 SEC), who has turned ugly games into victories against Alabama over the past two seasons. Kickoff is set for 6:45 p.m. inside a sold out Bryant-Denny Stadium. The Bulldogs are coming off a bye week, which followed a one-point loss to Kentucky. After a gritty, overtime win against LSU last Saturday, the biggest question for Alabama will be whether or not it experiences an emotional letdown and allows the Bulldogs to hang around long enough to make things interesting.
Gottfried signs five to letters of intent
The Crimson Tide will add two guards and three forwards. The recruiting class consists of two Alabama natives, two players from the state of Georgia and one prep standout from Illinois.
Mississippi star still considering Alabama
"I'm interested in Alabama. I like everything about Alabama. I've been over there. They have a good program. They have great coaches and great facilities."
Pass rusher discusses upcoming visit to UA
"When you look at Alabama, Coach Saban is doing a great job already. They're the number one team. Alabama is Alabama."
Dominant senior season for Fluker
It's been just over a year since monster lineman D.J. Fluker of Foley became the Tide's first commitment for 2009. Since then, the 6-7, 340-pounder has watched as Alabama continues to build a class that will rank among the nation's best. He's also watched the Crimson Tide rise to the top of the polls.
Bama is up first for Michigan standout
Last year, the Tide made a late run at one of Michigan's top prospects, running back Mark Ingram, now a Bama freshman. This year, Alabama is trying to make a run at another Michigan prep star, defensive tackle William Campbell of Cass Tech in Detroit.
Star junior might make decision soon
A top junior from North Carolina tells TI that he might be close to making his decision. "Alabama is my leader," he says. "I'm impressed with everything I've seen at Alabama."
Elite WR expected to visit UA on Saturday
It's no secret that one of the Tide's top priorities in this recruiting class is the wide receiver position, and Alabama expects to host a great one in Tuscaloosa this weekend.
Tide planning to get physical with MSU
"Mississippi State is probably the only team that has really beaten us up," Antoine Caldwell said of the Tide's last two games against MSU. "They've won the line of scrimmage. We're taking the approach that we can't let that happen."