TUSCALOOSA — Long a proponent of a 10th assistant coach, Nick Saban sought to shore up some inconsistencies within his coaching staff when the NCAA finally added an additional assistant this offseason. Read the full story
TUSCALOOSA — Nick Saban has been in Jimbo Fisher’s shoes before, coming to Alabama a dozen years ago looking to transform a sleeping giant into the proverbial Goliath. Read the full story
Not much beats a college football Saturday, but if there’s one rising tradition that should disappear it’s the bed-sheet signs that decorate student housing on gameday. Read the full story
TUSCALOOSA — Making his third career start last Saturday, Tua Tagovailoa played just 32 offensive snaps over seven series before going to Alabama’s sidelines midway through the second quarter of the 62-7 rout of Ole Miss. Read the full story
TUSCALOOSA — Nick Saban has been in Jimbo Fisher’s shoes before, coming to Alabama a dozen years ago looking to transform a sleeping giant into the proverbial Goliath.
Not much beats a college football Saturday, but if there’s one rising tradition that should disappear it’s the bed-sheet signs that decorate student housing on gameday.
TUSCALOOSA — Making his third career start last Saturday, Tua Tagovailoa played just 32 offensive snaps over seven series before going to Alabama’s sidelines midway through the second quarter of the 62-7 rout of Ole Miss.
TUSCALOOSA — What transpired on the first offensive play Saturday was so apparent, even Nick Saban scoffed at a question about it later.
Postgame analysis of No. 1-ranked Alabama's 62-7 win over Ole Miss:
OXFORD, Miss. — After climbing the depth chart as Alabama’s new starting kicker this week, Joseph Bulovas didn’t do himself many favors Saturday.
OXFORD, Miss. — Ole Miss had one heck of an opening salvo.
TUSCALOOSA — As the youngest of five and just 14 months apart in age, Henry Ruggs III and Kevontae’ Ruggs were always close together growing up, often in direct competition.
In a rivalry created pretty much by the Southeastern Conference's split into divisions in 1992, Auburn and LSU has turned into one of the league's best.
Pregame analysis of Alabama's game at Ole Miss:
TUSCALOOSA — Nick Saban is notoriously opposed to evaluating his offensive line immediately after a game.
So, did Alabama mistreat Jalen Hurts by not naming him its starting quarterback?
TUSCALOOSA — To hear Nick Saban tell it, every opponent presents an even greater challenge than the previous one.
TUSCALOOSA — It didn’t matter who was behind center, Alabama’s locomotive-like offense chugged right along unabated for a 57-7 rout of Arkansas State in Saturday’s home opener.
TUSCALOOSA — Satellites can spot Raekwon Davis from space. So imagine how the Arkansas State offensive line felt Saturday.
TUSCALOOSA — If there was any single position that caused Alabama fans more headaches and heartaches than quarterback, it’s kicker.
Postgame analysis of Alabama's 57-7 win over Arkansas State:
TUSCALOOSA — Before flashing his “elite” speed on offense, Jaylen Waddle showed the maturity that has Alabama coaches and players eager to see what’s next from the dynamic true freshman.
Alabama, Auburn and Jacksonville State play home openers Saturday, and all three should win comfortably.
Pregame analysis of Alabama's home opener against Arkansas State:
TUSCALOOSA — Mack Wilson’s Twitter hiatus only lasted five weeks, but for the social-media savvy Alabama junior, his preseason abstention from posting was vital to his continued development as the Crimson Tide’s next great middle linebacker.
Do we really need preseason college football polls? Are they useful at all?
I won’t pile on Nick Saban’s well-earned criticism for unleashing unnecessary hostility toward sideline reporter Maria Taylor on Saturday. That was widely addressed before my turn at this space.
Nick Saban got testy with an on-field reporter after Alabama's win Saturday, and so many of us just want to dismiss it as, "That's just Nick."
